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Yearly Archives: 2007, 2008

Gloom returns to Asia on Wall Street's plunge

19 hours ago

TOKYO (AP) -- Gloom and volatility returned to Asian markets Tuesday as investors dumped stocks following huge overnight losses on Wall Street and dismal U.S. economic reports revived fears of a global recession. Oil …
Dow drops nearly 680 on consumer spending worries

Dec 1, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) -- Confirmation that the nation is in a recession and signs pointing to a prolonged downturn sent Wall Street plunging once again Monday, hurtling the Dow Jones industrials down nearly 700 points and more …
Dow plunges about 679 on consumer spending worries

Dec 1, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) -- A litany of bad economic news has snuffed out Wall Street's five-day rally, sending stocks falling sharply as investors realized anew how troubled the U.S. economy really is. Confirmation that the …
Obama turns to friends and foes for top posts

Nov 30, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama plans on Monday to announce six experienced hands to fill top administration posts, moving at record speed to name the leadership team that will guide his presidency …
Obama to name 4 more Cabinet posts

Nov 30, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama plans to announce longtime advisers and political foes alike as his picks for top administration jobs at a Monday news conference, nominating one-time political nemesis …