Stocks, Commodities Drop on Quakes, Growth Outlook; Yen Gains
April 18, 2011 by
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Stocks, Commodities Drop on Quakes, Growth Outlook; Yen Gains
Stocks declined, with Asia’s benchmark index retreating the most in a month, and crude oil led commodities lower after earthquakes shook Tokyo and the International Monetary Fund cut forecasts for U.S. and Japanese economic growth. The yen and Swiss franc climbed.
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IBM raises outlook but shares retreat
April 22, 2010 by
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IBM raises outlook but shares retreat
IBM raised its full-year outlook and reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results as companies increased spending on software and IT consulting, but the news failed to excite investors who had already begun to price in a strong recovery.
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Latest Wells Fargo Survey: Small Business Owner Optimism Remains Low; Outlook for Capital Spending and Revenue Improves
February 6, 2010 by
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Latest Wells Fargo Survey: Small Business Owner Optimism Remains Low; Outlook for Capital Spending and Revenue Improves
SAN FRANCISCO—-Optimism among small business owners showed no significant change in January, despite improved business owner outlook for revenue, capital spending and cash flow, according to the latest results of the quarterly Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index.
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