World stock markets down on dreary US jobs report

World stock markets took a beating Monday after U.S. companies stopped hiring in August, reviving fears that the world’s largest economy is heading back into […]

Home buyers using new weapon in the bidding wars

At first glance, 221 Lee Ave. is just a simple semi.
Its front lawn could double for a toboggan slope. Its neighbours are a hodgepodge of […]

UK’s Cameron calls for new regulation of press

Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday promised a full investigation into the phone hacking and the police bribery that lead to the collapse of the […]

UK secretary: No criticism of US over Libya

Britain’s foreign secretary said Wednesday that his country won’t criticize U.S. efforts in Libya.
LONDON (AP) _ Foreign Secretary William Hague on Wednesday rejected suggestions that […]

Asian stock markets boosted by US earnings

A rally in U.S. technology shares, spurred by earnings that blasted past expectations, boosted Asian stock markets Thursday and helped drive the Australian dollar to […]

Solutia sells Santoweb and Vocol businesses

Solutia Inc., the Town and Country-based chemical manufacturer, announced Monday it has sold its Santoweb and Vocol businesses to a German company.
Lanxess AG also specializes in […]

Jobless Rate Falls to 8.9%, Payrolls Rise 192,000 - Bloomberg

The U.S. jobless rate unexpectedly fell to 8.9 percent in February, the lowest in almost two years, and employers added 192,000 jobs in a sign […]

Deere’s profit jumps on strong North America sales

Deere & Co., the world’s largest maker of agricultural equipment, said Wednesday its fiscal first-quarter net income more than doubled, driven by growing sales of […]

Dow ends higher for 8th-straight day

U.S. stocks lifted from session lows Wednesday and ended a lackluster trading session mixed. The Dow inched higher for an eighth straigh session, but […]

China leads global markets lower in holiday trade

Chinese stocks led global markets lower Friday after officials announced plans to sharply limit new vehicle registrations in traffic-congested Beijing, while another downgrade of Portugal’s […]