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New fighting breaks out in Libyan capital

A gunbattle erupted between revolutionary forces and Moammar Gadhafi supporters Friday in the heart of the Libyan capital for the first time since the longtime […]

Apple co-founder Wozniak says he’ll miss Jobs

Steve Wozniak, who started Apple in a Silicon Valley garage with Steve Jobs in 1976, said he’ll miss his fellow co-founder “as much as everyone.”
“We’ve […]

Stocks open higher ahead of talks on Greek debt

Stocks are opening higher ahead of a meeting on Greece’s debt troubles.
The leaders of France, Germany and Greece are scheduled to meet later Wednesday to […]

Canadians paying to protect industries that no longer exist

Canadians paid $3.7 billion in duties on imported goods in 2008, double the percentage Americans paid, some to protect industries that no longer exist.
That

Transocean to buy Aker Drilling for $1.43B

Offshore rig contractor Transocean Ltd. says it will buy Aker Drilling for $1.43 billion to strengthen its position in Norway.
Transocean said Monday that it will […]

MEMC agrees to buy solar developer, profit soars

MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. bolstered its SunEdison solar business by agreeing to pay up to $238.5 million for the U.S. assets of Spain’s Fotowatio Renewable […]

Economic woes override debt drama for investors

Growing concern about the economy is overriding any relief investors may be feeling now that Washington appears to have a debt deal that will avert […]

Citigroup posts 6th quarterly profit in 2Q

Citigroup says it has turned a profit for the sixth straight quarter as losses from failed loans declined.
The New York bank says losses from bad […]

Investors withdraw $3B from stock funds in May

Investors last month appeared to follow the adage “Sell in May,” interrupting their recent return to the stock market.
They withdrew $2.7 billion more than they […]