Consumer Prices in U.S. Increased at a Slower Pace in March - Bloomberg

The cost of living in the U.S. increased at a slower pace in March as the run-up in energy prices eased, supporting the view of […]

U.S. likely added over 200,000 jobs in March for 4th month

U.S. payrolls likely rose by more than 200,000 for the fourth straight month in March, suggesting the economy is steadily healing and needs no […]

US orders for long-lasting goods rise 2.2 percent

WASHINGTON • U.S. companies ordered more long-lasting goods last month, showing businesses are willing to buy equipment and machinery even after an investment tax credit was […]

Fed grappling with supervisory role: Bernanke

The Federal Reserve is still working out how best to supervise large financial institutions whose failure could cause domino effects across the financial system, […]

French police use tear gas on steelworkers

French police fired tear gas Thursday at steelworkers worried about job losses, as they tried to force their way toward the headquarters of President Nicolas […]

Draghi Says Lull in Financial Crisis Should Spur Governments, Banks to Act - Bloomberg

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi called on banks and governments to make the most of a lull in the sovereign debt crisis as he […]

Fed Said to Balk at Bank Payouts Amid Higher Loan-Loss Estimates - Bloomberg

The Federal Reserve is pushing back against some banks

World stocks mixed amid US jobs report, high oil

World stocks traded unevenly Friday as investors weighed the impact of high oil prices against new signs of improvement in the U.S. jobs market.
Benchmark oil […]

India PMI Grows at Fastest Pace in 8 Months - Bloomberg

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Analysis: Smaller caps seen doing better this earnings season

Perhaps familiarity does breed contempt. The biggest U.S. companies have often failed to meet forecasts this earnings season, while their smaller counterparts have delivered.
“Big-cap” […]