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Oil Rises Nearly $3 After U.S. GDP Growth

Oct 29, 2009, 3:00 pm

Oil rose nearly $3 to top $80 a barrel after news that the U.S. economy returned to growth in the third quarter.

Asian Markets—Shares Down Despite Demand Prospects

Oct 28, 2009, 6:00 pm

Asian shares edged lower Wednesday, despite relatively strong regional earnings news and demand prospects.

Asian Markets—Dollar Firm

Oct 27, 2009, 3:00 pm

The U.S. dollar kept its footing today. It continued to rally after a 14-month low that came on a sharp drop in stocks and commodities.

Asian Markets—Memory Chip Demand

Oct 23, 2009, 8:00 pm

Asian investors bought regional chipmakers today, after giant Hynix Semiconductor said it expected a DRAM chip shortage next year.

Asian Markets—Microsoft Releases Windows 7 in Japan

Oct 22, 2009, 7:00 pm

Shoppers in Tokyo line up in front of a popular electronics store hours before the launch of Windows 7.

Air Travel Market Weakens in September

Oct 21, 2009, 11:00 pm

There is only one way for airlines to keep their flights full—cut ticket prices.

Asian Markets—Profit taking

Oct 21, 2009, 8:00 pm

Asian stocks backed off 15-month highs on Wednesday, as profit-taking weighed on regional shares such as tech firms and car-makers.

Asian Markets—Apple Boosts Asia

Oct 20, 2009, 5:00 pm

Apple's upbeat earnings and quarterly sales records helped to boost Asian technology shares Tuesday.

Asian Markets—Oil Hits New Year High

Oct 19, 2009, 11:00 pm

Oil prices pushed up to a one-year high of over $79 dollars a barrel. It gave a boost to energy-related shares.

Oil Steady Above $78 a Barrel, Eyes Equities

Oct 19, 2009, 2:00 pm

Oil prices steadied above $78 a barrel on Monday as stronger company earnings raised optimism about the economy.

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