Archive For November 2009

Strong RV Sales Drive Thor Earnings – Wall Street Journal

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Strong RV Sales Drive Thor Earnings
Wall Street Journal
Thor Industries Inc.'s profit surged for its fiscal first quarter as sales rose for recreational vehicles and buses and margins were helped by aggressive cost cutting. "We were profitable in all business segments in the quarter,
Thor Industries says 1Q profit surges on cost cutsCNBC
Thor Industries Q1 Profit Surges – Quick FactsRTT News
Thor Reports Much Improved First Quarter 2010 ResultsPR Newswire (press release)
MSN Money
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Canada Economy Grew at Less-Than-Expected 0.4% 3rd-Quarter Pace – Bloomberg

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Canada Economy Grew at Less-Than-Expected 0.4% 3rd-Quarter Pace
Bloomberg
Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) — Canada's economy grew for the first time in four quarters between July and September, signaling the country's first recession since 1992 has ended. Gross domestic product expanded at a 0.4 percent annualized rate in
Canada crawls out of recession in third quarterForbes
Canada edges out of recession in third quarterAFP
Canada September GDP +0.4% vs -0.1% in August; -3.5% yr/yrMarket News International
RTT News -Reuters Canada -Canada.com
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October chip sales slip vs. year-earlier period – MarketWatch

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Fabtech
October chip sales slip vs. year-earlier period
MarketWatch
BOSTON (MarketWatch) — Worldwide sales of semiconductors in October declined 3.5% from a year earlier to $21.7 billion, but rose 5.1% compared to September, according to data released Monday by the Semiconductor Industry Association.
Global semiconductor sales fall 3.5 pct in OctoberThe Associated Press
Global Chip Sales RiseABC News
Chip Sales Rose 5.1% in October, Down 3.5% on YearWall Street Journal
San Jose Business Journal -All Things Digital (blog) -Softpedia
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More Shoppers Hit Stores, but Spend Less Each – Wall Street Journal

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Boston Globe
More Shoppers Hit Stores, but Spend Less Each
Wall Street Journal
Many more shoppers turned out for the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season over Thanksgiving weekend than a year ago, but they spent less each and favored lower-priced items.
Thanksgiving Sales Attract More Shoppers, Less Average SpendingBloomberg
Shoppers Showed Up, but Spent on BargainsNew York Times
UPDATE 4-US shoppers spent less over Black Friday weekendReuters
Washington Post -USA Today -Los Angeles Times
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Dubai World’s Debt Not Guaranteed by Government, Official Says – Bloomberg

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Dubai World's Debt Not Guaranteed by Government, Official Says
Bloomberg
Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) — Dubai World's debt is not guaranteed by the government, Abdulrahman Al Saleh, director general of the emirate's Department of Finance, said in an interview with state-run Dubai TV today.
Dubai govt won't back Dubai World debts – officialReuters
Dubai World Unit Pays Monday Bond Coupon OffWall Street Journal
Peso seen to remain under downward pressure amid Dubai debt crisisBusiness Mirror
guardian.co.uk -National -Moneycontrol.com
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China-EU Talks End With Little Progress – Wall Street Journal

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Boston Globe
China-EU Talks End With Little Progress
Wall Street Journal
NANJING, China — Chinese and European Union leaders appeared to bridge few differences over currency, climate and market access in a round of high-level talks that ended Monday in this eastern Chinese city.
Wen Says Yuan Pressure Unfair; Europe's Lobbying FailsBloomberg
China rejects EU call to let its currency appreciateBBC News
China does not seek big trade surplus with EuropeMarketWatch
Reuters -AFP -Xinhua
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UK Mortgage Loans Rise to Highest Since March 2008 – Bloomberg

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UK Mortgage Loans Rise to Highest Since March 2008
Bloomberg
By Svenja O'Donnell Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) — UK mortgage approvals climbed in October to the highest level in 1 1/2 years, adding to signs the economy is shaking off the recession. Lenders granted 57345 loans to buy homes, compared with 56205 in
U.K. Consumer Credit Posts Record DropWall Street Journal
Net Consumer Credit Hits Record LowNew York Times
UK mortgage approvals rise for 11th straight monthCNBC
BBC News -Market News International -Times Online
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Las Vegas rebound riding on $8.5B CityCenter – The Associated Press

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Boston Globe
Las Vegas rebound riding on $8.5B CityCenter
The Associated Press
LAS VEGAS — Sin City is pinning its biggest bet ever — $8.5 billion — on a 67-acre, six-tower complex of striking hotels, gourmet restaurants, swank shops and a single casino that starts opening Tuesday in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.
DOUG ELFMAN: CityCenter raises fears, optimismLas Vegas Review – Journal
Dubai default fears hit US casino stocksReuters
CityCenter the beginning of a new Las VegasLos Angeles Times
UPI.com -FOXBusiness -Philadelphia Inquirer
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Roaring India GDP Growth May Prompt Early Rate Hike – Wall Street Journal

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Roaring India GDP Growth May Prompt Early Rate Hike
Wall Street Journal
NEW DELHI (Dow Jones)–India's economic growth surged in the third quarter at a much faster pace than expected, increasing the odds that the central bank will hike interest rates in January to head
India economy surges, adds pressure to raise ratesReuters
India's economy continues to growBBC News
India's Economic Growth AcceleratesRTT News
AFP -Economic Times -Monsters and Critics.com
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HK, China stocks rise; banks, consumer shares up – Reuters

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HK, China stocks rise; banks, consumer shares up
Reuters
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Hong Kong and Shanghai shares rebounded on Monday with banks recovering from steep losses as worries about Dubai's debt problems eased and as Chinese authorities reassured investors
China shares rebound as Dubai World fears abateBusinessWeek
HK, China stocks rise; banks, consumer shares upAlibaba News Channel
Hong Kong shares rebound 3.25 per cent as Dubai fears easeMonsters and Critics.com
Bloomberg -China Knowledge Online -Shanghai Daily
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