U.S. stock index futures inch higher; News Corp eyed

U.S. stock index futures inch higher; News Corp eyed
* U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Wall Street on Thursday, halting a three-session retreat, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.04 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.1 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.1 percent at 0910 GMT.
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Classical Music in the U.S. This Summer

Classical Music in the U.S. This Summer
A listing of classical music performances in the United States this summer.
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Bernanke Holds a Match to the U.S. Dollar

Bernanke Holds a Match to the U.S. Dollar
The Fed’s first-ever press conference triggers renewed concern for the greenback.
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U.S. Stocks Slide on Japan Concern, Yen Reaches Post-WWII High

U.S. Stocks Slide on Japan Concern, Yen Reaches Post-WWII High
U.S. stocks sank, erasing the 2011 gain for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, and Treasuries rallied as Japan’s nuclear crisis worsened. The yen rose to a post-World War II high versus the dollar on speculation investors will buy the currency to fund rebuilding projects.
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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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Warren Buffett remains optimistic about U.S. future

Warren Buffett remains optimistic about U.S. future
OMAHA, Neb. — Billionaire Warren Buffett wants Americans to be optimistic about the country’s future but wary about borrowing money and the games public companies play with profit numbers they report.
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Buffett remains optimistic about U.S. future

Buffett remains optimistic about U.S. future
OMAHA, Neb. — Billionaire Warren Buffett wants Americans to be optimistic about the country’s future but wary about borrowing money and the games public companies play with profit numbers they report.Buffett said in his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Saturday that he still believes America’s best days are ahead.“Commentators [...]

U.S. Economy: Confidence Falls on Concern Over Jobs

U.S. Economy: Confidence Falls on Concern Over Jobs
Confidence among U.S. consumers unexpectedly fell in December, restrained by concern that jobs will remain scarce in 2011.
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Entrepreneurial Days 2010 Draws Large U.S. Crowd to Gothenburg

Entrepreneurial Days 2010 Draws Large U.S. Crowd to Gothenburg
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SACC-USA’s trade show E-Days 2010 takes place in Gothenburg, Sweden, on November 8-10. It is the largest annual event to promote Swedish–American entrepreneurship, trade and investments.
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Did the U.S. snub Canada at the UN vote?

Did the U.S. snub Canada at the UN vote?
Washington is staying tightlipped about the UN Security Council vote earlier this week, following a report that American diplomats were told to refrain from lobbying on Canada’s behalf as it sought a seat on the powerful decision-making body.
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