European Stocks Decline; Tognum Climbs on Bid, Alcatel Slides

European Stocks Decline; Tognum Climbs on Bid, Alcatel Slides
European stocks declined as concern that continuing unrest in the Middle East and North Africa will harm the economy overshadowed takeover bids for Iberdrola Renovables SA and Tognum AG.
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Stocks Decline on $100 Oil; Franc Gains, U.S. Futures Fluctuate

Stocks Decline on $100 Oil; Franc Gains, U.S. Futures Fluctuate
Stocks fell for a second day, led by Persian Gulf markets, after oil traded above $100 a barrel in New York on concern the Mideast unrest will disrupt supplies. The Swiss franc strengthened, and U.S. index futures fluctuated.
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Dollar Slips on Bernanke Stimulus Speculation; Stocks Decline

Dollar Slips on Bernanke Stimulus Speculation; Stocks Decline
The Dollar Index fell for a fourth day and Treasuries rose on speculation Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will signal the central bank is ready to inject cash into the economy. Stocks and U.S. index futures declined after General Electric Co.’s revenue slipped.
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The Decline of the British Pound Limits Travel for Holidaymakers

Shifting currency exchange rates are responsible for changes in summer travel plans for many British holidaymakers.

The value of the euro is increasing, while the value of Britain’s pound is on the decline. This situation is changing the way people travel. A trip that used to be affordable has holidaymakers rethinking their plans because of [...]

European, Asian Shares Retreat; BBVA, HeidelbergCement Decline

European, Asian Shares Retreat; BBVA, HeidelbergCement Decline
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) — European and Asian stocks declined amid mounting concern governments and central banks will take steps to remove stimulus measures as the global economy recovers from the worst recession since World War II.
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German Stocks Retreat for Fifth Day; K+S, Daimler, BMW Decline

German Stocks Retreat for Fifth Day; K+S, Daimler, BMW Decline
Jan. 26 (Bloomberg) — German stocks declined for a fifth day, as concern that the global economy may be slowed by China’s attempts to restrain lending offset a better-than-expected business confidence report.
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Hong Kong Stocks Decline; Merchants Bank, Oil Producers Retreat

Hong Kong Stocks Decline; Merchants Bank, Oil Producers Retreat
Dec. 14 (Bloomberg) — Hong Kong stocks fell after China Merchants Bank Co. said it will raise as much as 22 billion yuan ($3.2 billion) in a rights offer, while oil producers dropped along with crude prices.
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