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Breaking News	Sat, 19 May 2012

US President Barack Obama (R) meets with French President Francois Hollande following their bilateral meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 18, 2012 in advance of the G8 and NATO Summits.

Eurozone G8 Greece Photos Wikipedia: 38th G8 summit

France24
Greece tops G8 agenda as eurozone crisis snares Spain
Sat 19 May 2012
AFP - Fears that debt-stricken Greece may be headed for a chaotic eurozone exit loomed large as President Barack Obama met other G8 leaders for crisis talks in the United States. The Group of Eight... (photo: AP / AFP PHOTO/POOL/ERIC FEFERBERG)

Oil - Gasoline - Fuel

Economy Gasoline Photos Prices Wikipedia: Oil

Houston Chronicle
Oil falls to near $92 after sharp 2-week selloff
Fri 18 May 2012
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 6:30 am by Associated Press in Crude Oil Prices, Oil A gas station attendant pumps gas, in Portland, Ore. The price of oil plunged below $100 per barrel for the first time in... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)

President of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet looks on during a news conference in Frankfurt, on Thursday, June 10, 2010. T

Reuters Thu 17 May 2012
Europe's banks on the brink
LONDON, May 17 (IFR) - The euro zone crisis was in full swing when Jean-Claude Trichet took the podium in Berlin last October 6 for his final press conference as president of the European Central... (photo: AP / Martin Oeser)
Business Economy Finance Photos Wikipedia: Jean-Claude Trichet

Copper -Metal -India(sk1)

Reuters Thu 17 May 2012
Copper rebounds from 4-month lows, Greek worries cap gains
LONDON (Reuters) - Copper steadied on Thursday following hefty losses in the previous session that dragged prices to four-month lows, but gains were fragile as worries about the deepening political... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam)
Business Industry Market Photos Wikipedia: Copper

Egyptian protesters clap and wave flags in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011. Egypt's military is taking down the makeshift tents of protesters who camped out on Tahrir Square in an effort to allow traffic and normal life to return to central Cairo. There were a few verbal altercations between soldiers and protesters Sunday morning as the tents were removed, but the process was generally peaceful.

BBC News Sat 19 May 2012
Huge economic challenge awaits Egypt's next leader
When Egyptians joined a popular revolt last year, many were demanding economic change. They were suffering from high unemployment and prices, low wages, widespread... (photo: AP / Hussein Malla)
Economy Egypt Photos Revolution Wikipedia: Egyptian presidential election, 2012

A man stops to photograph Nasdaq in Times Square as Facebook has its IPO, Friday, May 18, 2012, in New York.

STL Today Sat 19 May 2012
Facebook stock closes nearly flat in debut
It was barely a "like" and definitely not a "love" from Facebook investors as the online social network's stock failed to live up to the hype in its trading debut Friday.... (photo: AP / Richard Drew)
Internet Investors Photos Stock Wikipedia: Facebook

The Nasdaq MarketSite is shown Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in New York. Stocks declined Tuesday as investors reviewed worrisome data that underscored the drag of higher energy prices on the economy

Springfield News-Sun Fri 18 May 2012
Nasdaq glitch confuses investors of Facebook IPO
NEW YORK — Some investors who thought they had bought Facebook shares at the opening of trading were left without knowing for hours whether they had received the... (photo: AP / Mark Lennihan)
Facebook NASDAQ Photos Trading Wikipedia: History of Facebook

This Dec. 13, 2011 file photo, shows workers inside Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif.Facebook, the social network that changed "friend" from a noun to a verb, is expected to file as early as Wednesday to sell stock on the open market.

US News Fri 18 May 2012
Will Being on the Stock Market Change Facebook?
After the IPO, users may see changes to the site Facebook began trading on the Nasdaq today, priced at $38 a share. This puts the total value of the company at $104... (photo: AP / Paul Sakuma)
Facebook Market NASDAQ Photos Stock Wikipedia: History of Facebook

Passers-by walk near a sign for Facebook displayed at Nasdaq, Friday, May 18, 2012, in New York.

Kansas City Star Fri 18 May 2012
FACEBOOK IPO LIVE: The social network goes public
Mark Lennihan Electronic screens inside the Nasdaq stock market announce the listing of Facebook shares before the start of trading, Friday, May 18, 2012 in New York. The... (photo: AP / Richard Drew)
Facebook Photos Shares Stock Wikipedia: NASDAQ

BTT Bank Headquarters POS (acquired by RBC in 2008).Port of Spain became a "city" in 1914; the ordinance was passed on May 29 and was proclaimed by the Governor on June 25, 1914. The first city councilors were elected on November 2.

US News Fri 18 May 2012
Spain stocks fall sharply after Moody's downgrade
MADRID (AP) — Spanish stocks dropped sharply early Friday morning after ratings agency Moody's downgraded its credit score of 16 Spanish banks in the latest blow to... (photo: Creative Commons / Christianwelsh)
Economy Photos Spain Stocks Wikipedia: Economy of Spain

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Dollar

	Rupee falls to record low, spurs RBI to act The Times of India
	Gold drops as Greece batters global markets Independent online (SA)
	NZ dollar may rise as Facebook euphoria stokes risk appetite Scoop

Euro

	Fitch downgrades Greece on euro exit fears Al Jazeera
	Cameron to tell Merkel she is the only person who can save the euro The Independent

Yen

	Euro Drops Versus Dollar, Yen on Greece Crisis Contagion Concern Bloomberg
	Japan looks to central bank to pay for Iran oil: Nikkei Hartford Courant

Yuan

	Yuan, 15, moves on to U.S. Open sectionals Golf Week
	Yuan Completes Worst Week Since January on China Growth Concerns Bloomberg
	Yuan ends down as dollar gathers strength in Asian trade The Times of India

Cigarette Smoking - Nicotine

Smoking ban imposed in public places in Bulgaria

Rio de Janeiro - Hotel Copacabana Palace, onde será realizada a Cúpula de Chefes de Estado do Mercosul, a partir de quinta-feira (18). ula1

Brazil hotels set to cut rates for June's Rio+20 summit

2010 Mazda CX-7 (US)

World stocks mixed amid bargain-hunting vs caution

Greece euro exit threatens all Europe: Greek left leader The Times of India
China to become biggest IT consumer in Asia-Pacific The Times of India
U2 frontman Bono to make $1.5 billion from Facebook investme The Times of India
JPMorgan to be haunted by change in risk model The Times of India
David Cameron urges action on euro, opposes Tobin tax The Times of India
G8 leaders: Iran must disclose more about nuclear program The Times of India
Facebook IPO: Will Morgan Stanley's big bet not pay off? The Times of India
Morgan Stanley made big bet on Facebook The Times of India
Rising Greek Political Star, Foe of Austerity, Puts Europe o The New York Times
Ford to start shipping Focus Electric to dealers The Times of India
FDIC Closes Small Bank in Alabama The New York Times
Quebec government passes emergency law in effort to quell th Star Tribune
US House passes $643 bn defence bill; defies veto threat The Times of India
Overhyped? Facebook shares stumble on debut Canberra Times
A War of Words Over Euro Crisis The New York Times
US stocks: Wall Street ends down after sloppy Facebook debut The Times of India
Unlike FB IPO, collectors don't like Facebook memorabilia The Times of India
FB IPO: Facebook windfall to be shared with Menlo Park city The Times of India
Main News of May 18 Novosti
In Silicon Valley, money is all about power of companies ent The Times of India

Euro Currency

Spain borrowing costs set to rise amid Greece fears

Greek President Karolos Papoulias arrives for a Political party leaders meeting at the Presidential Palace in Athens, on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

Greece to decide on interim government

From left to right, leader of the Democratic Left party Fotis Kouvelis, head of the Socialist PASOK party Evangelos Venizelos, leader of Conservatives New Democracy party Antonis Samaras, Greek President Karolos Papoulias, leader of the Coalition of the Radical Left party Alexis Tsipras and leader of the 'Independent Greeks', Panos Kammenos during a Political party leaders meeting at the Presidential Palace in Athens, on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Greece to go back to the polls after President fails to form Coalition

JPMorgan not so dumb Asia Times
EBRD to invest 6.5bn euros in sustainable energy Independent online (SA)
US lifts veil on business investment in Burma Canberra Times
US relaxes investment ban on Myanmar The Siasat Daily
U.S. suspends sanctions on investment in Myanmar The Star
U.S. Rewards Myanmar, Easing Ban on Investments The New York Times
Senate confirms investment banker Powell to Fed Daily Press
Warren Buffett invests in Media General newspapers BBC News
British auto workers' vote clears way for investment at Gene Star Tribune
JPMorgan cuts London investment bank jobs: Sources The Times of India
EU is investing in toxic waste projects in developing world, The Guardian
Myanmar gets over $270 mn investment Newstrack India
New era of U.S.-Colombia trade and investment begins The Miami Herald
Cuba drags feet on foreign investment Hartford Courant
Need money? Ask the crowd - Asia Times
Bacterial magnets and the bi Asia Times
Students loans fail usury te Asia Times
N. Korea wants to learn about foreign investment management: Jakarta Post
Australia's ANZ to invest another $300 million in China The Times of India
China may raise investment quota for foreigners -paper The Times of India

onservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh talks with guests in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, prior to a Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony for Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Australian Prime Minister John Howard.(AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

Rush Limbaugh Defends Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin Over Tax Allegations

A child eating junk food.

Should junk food be taxed?

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks during a press conference in Canberra, Australia, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010.

Tax break as small businesses allowed to carry back up to $1m in losses

Kraft grocery spin-off to be tax free The News & Observer
Summer jobs introduce kids to Uncle Sam, taxes Kansas City Star
Thanks to those who halted the neighborhood tax Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Compromise tax plan still eludes Kansas lawmakers Kansas City Star
Gaylord, Pueblo projects win Colorado tourism tax incentives Denver Post
The Star's editorial | Costly tax cut bill harms Kansas' fut Kansas City Star
Tax Cuts Are Fine, but Where Are All of the New Jobs? Wall Street Journal
Eduardo Saverin controversy: Slam the door on tax refugees The Los Angeles Times
Lawmakers seek wholesale review of La. tax breaks CNBC
Thousands demand tax on banks during protest ahead of NATO s Detroit news
This Is What Mitt Romney Can Help Us Learn About One Night S Business Insider
Tax records show charities spent millions on direct mail CNN
Senators think co-founder skipping out on U.S. tax bill The Columbus Dispatch
India's Kingfisher airline penalised for tax dues BBC News
Value of historic tax credits extends beyond monetary The Business Review
Small businesses missing out on health insurance tax credits The Business Review
Obama's misuse of tax dollarsColumn Hernando Today
Ramdev gets Rs 58-cr tax notice‎ The Siasat Daily
Medical-Device Tax Is a Total Loser Wall Street Journal
Blairsville-Saltsburg holds the line on 2012-13 taxes Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Exterior of the recently remodeled Wal-Mart in West Hills, Los Angeles, California

Wal-Mart's 1Q Profit Up 10.1 Percent

ASDA Supermarket

Asda's sales growth accelerates

A Sears store at Chinook Centre in Calgary, Alberta

Sears Holdings returns to a profit in 1st quarter

Well-Heeled Renters Find Tight Market Wall Street Journal
Financial Market Fears Overwhelm Facebook IPO Optimism The Street
Wall St Week Ahead: The market is oversold, but major signs Hartford Courant
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks erase year's gain; Brent at 2012 Reuters
Weekly Market Wrap: 5/18/2012 Forbes
Stocks: Market falls on Europe worries; Facebook debuts Tulsa World
iShares MSCI Thailand Investable Market Index Fund (THD) Ent Forbes
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks fall into negative territory for Reuters
Xpress Money may use the UAE as trial market for transaction Gulf News
Two weeks and Dh1m to play the market Gulf News
Comex Gold Ends at Bullish Weekly High Close Friday, to Begi Forbes
Mining companies brave tough US high-yield market Reuters
Market pop fades for Facebook Gulf News
Real estate roundup: A tale of two office markets Business Journal
$648 Trillion Market Drags Feet As Deadline Nears The Street
Friend The Market Trend Forbes
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks erase year's gains on Europe Reuters
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks geared for worst week in 26 Reuters
ICAP buys PLUS stock market for 1 pound Reuters
Corporate social marketing and capitalism - a contradiction Business Journal

Maruti Suzuki's Ritz car at Auto expo-Automaker-India.

Sensex tanks 324 points in noon trade

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Why Ministers must prepare for the worst

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Why Ministers must prepare for the worst

Silver metal idol of Ganesha and also various items for Lord Ganesha-India.

Silver futures down on global cues, fall in demand

Facebook fails to live up to hype on Day 1 of trading The News Tribune
US trade deal alarms Colombian farmers Al Jazeera
Dow falls for 12th time in 13 trading days Tulsa World
South Asia a rising force in global meth trade Jakarta Post
Facebook shares end flat on Day 1 of trading The Hindu
Facebook barely saves face after first trading day Boston Herald
CFTC opens probe into JPMorgan trading loss - source The Guardian
UPDATE 1-CFTC opens probe into JPMorgan trading loss - sourc Reuters
Local fashion site trades you dollars for Facebook shares Chicago Business
Facebook posts record trading volume, but closes nearly flat The State
CME expanding hours of grain-contract trading Chicago Sun-Times
CFTC opens probe into JPMorgan trading loss: NYT Daily Press
CFTC opens probe into JPMorgan trading loss -NYT Reuters
'Like' it or not, Facebook's trading debut hits flat note The Oklahoman
Facebook trading debut disappoints investors The Los Angeles Times
Facebook Shares Barely Budge in Hectic Trading The Hollywood Reporter
Facebook shares up slightly in first day of public trading Detroit Free Press
Journalist learns truths about herself writing story on upsc The Examiner
Nasdaq glitch delays some investors of Facebook IPO from kno Star Tribune
Facebook’s Debut Marred by Trading Glitches The New York Times

Ireland may need a second bail-out to cover bank losses

Indian origin British civil servant chosen as president of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Greek politics, Spain banks test eurozone survival

Indian origin British civil servant chosen as President of E Newstrack India
JPMorgan loss leads to Fed inquiry into bank deposits DNA India
Lenders tip market rally if Greece exits eurozone Canberra Times
Dollar Stumbles But Doesnt Break Trend Into Week End The Street
US firms eye Myanmar as sanctions suspended Gulf News
Moody's cuts credit ratings of 16 Spanish banks Newstrack India
Paul Krugman / Apocalypse fairly soon: If the euro blows up, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Ex-Payzone chief seeks injunctions against bank Irish Times
In European Crisis, Iceland Emerges as an Island of Recovery Wall Street Journal
Euro crisis goes beyond Greece; Germany, Britain worried Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Banks' rising bad loans add to Spanish troubles The Star
Greek politics, Spanish banks test fragile eurozone’s The Miami Herald
Tim Roth Developing Bank Robbery Drama With Alexander Cary A Cinema Blend
Days of 'golden parachutes' in banking clearly over Irish Times
AIB, Bank of Ireland payouts capped at Euro225,000 or two ye Irish Times
FDIC closes Alabama Trust bringing total number of bank fail The Examiner
Wall Street plunges on euro crisis Xinhua
Decisive action needed to save Greece - and the euro Irish Times
British Pound To Face Further Losses On Slowing Inflation, D The Street
When it comes to ideas for saving the economy, our leaders a The Daily Mail

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