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Nasdaq evacuated, Times Square closed (Reuters)

by Yahoo! News: Stock Markets News on December 30, 2009

Reuters - New York City's Times Square was closed on Wednesday, the day before the traditional New Year's Eve festivities in the famed intersection, and the nearby Nasdaq building was evacuated due to a suspicious vehicle parked on a street, police said.

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Stocks fluctuate as dollar strengthens (AP)

by Yahoo! News: Stock Markets News on December 30, 2009

AP - Stocks fluctuated Wednesday as good news on manufacturing helped offset a decline in commodities prices.

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Wall Street flat as dollar offsets Midwest data (Reuters)

December 30, 2009

Reuters – U.S. stocks were little changed on Wednesday as the dollar hit a three-month high against the yen, tempering a much better-than-expected report on Midwest business activity.

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Dutch court take on Shell oil case

December 30, 2009

Dec 30 – Four Nigerians win the right to sue Shell and Nigeria-based Shell Petroleum Development Co. in a district court in The Hague on charges related to incidents of oil spills in Nigeria.

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Investing Beyond U.S. Bonds (U.S. News & World Report)

December 30, 2009

U.S. News & World Report – Lately, investors have been rushing into global bonds, leaving their global stock counterparts in the dust. From the beginning of the year through November 31, world bond funds have seen money flowing in to the tune of more than $20 billion, according to Morningstar. Meanwhile, world stock funds have seen outflows of almost $10 billion. For investors seeking diversification outside the United States, global funds offer a sampling of stocks from throughout the world (including stateside). As with domestic bond funds, global bond funds offer a safer ride than global stock funds. …

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Leeches therapy industry booms

December 30, 2009

Dec 30 – As leech therapy gains popularity, a laboratory near Moscow is boosting production of this increasingly valuable — and slimy — commodity. Stuart McDill reports.

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TSX flat as end of year nears, energy up (Reuters)

December 30, 2009

Reuters – Toronto’s main stock index was little changed on Wednesday morning as market players began to wind down dealings after a year of strong gains.

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Business Update:Lehman may pay back

December 30, 2009

Dec 30 – As Lehman consider repaying frozen asset, Iceland votes on whether to pay back Britain and the Netherlands following its banking collapse as France reflects on huge public debt.

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FTSE 100 lower in early deals (AFP)

December 30, 2009

AFP – London shares fell on Wednesday in subdued trade before New Year holidays, as investors took profits after striking a 2009 high the previous day.