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Company results, data lift Wall St; HP rises late
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stronger-than-expected corporate results and upbeat economic data drove U.S. stocks higher on Wednesday as they fed expectations the recovery will bolster corporate profits.
Activities:U.S. Markets
2010-02-17
Buffett's Berkshire cuts Conoco, J&J, P&G stakes
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N)(BRKb.N) reported lower stakes in ConocoPhillips (COP.N), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) and Procter & Gamble Co (PG.N) in the fourth quarter, reducing several of its biggest investments as it prepared to complete its takeover of railroad company Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.
People:Warren Buffett
2010-02-16
Firms scale back from US climate push
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Three major US companies said they were leaving a coalition pushing for action on climate change, dealing a potential fresh blow to landmark legislation to cut carbon emissions.
People:John Kerry Barack Obama George W. Bush
2010-02-16
Oil hovers above $74 amid light holiday trading
Oil prices hovered above $74 a barrel Monday, supported by strong economic growth in Japan but held in check by a stronger dollar. Trading volume was light, however, due to holidays in Asia and the United States.
Nations:Japan Switzerland South Korea Malaysia Activities:2008 Global Oil Crisis Source:(AP)
2010-02-15
Congress looks at foreign influence in U.S. elections
WASHINGTON - In the wake of the recent Supreme Court ruling that ended most restrictions on corporate funding in elections, a congressional panel was asked Wednesday to enact greater limits on the influence of foreign companies in U.S. elections.
Activities:111th Congress Source:(McClatchy)
2010-02-03
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- Company results, data lift Wall St; HP rises late 2010-02-17
- Buffett's Berkshire cuts Conoco, J&J, P&G stakes 2010-02-16
- Firms scale back from US climate push 2010-02-16
- Oil hovers above $74 amid light holiday trading 2010-02-15
- Congress looks at foreign influence in U.S. elections 2010-02-03
- Nigerian oil rebels threaten 'all-out' attacks 2010-01-30
- Barrage of earnings, economic data to drive market 2009-10-23
- China seeks major stake in Nigerian oil: report 2009-09-29
- Russia pays $1 bln for oil exploration in Venezuela 2009-09-13
- U.S. import prices in August spike as oil rises 2009-09-11
- Oil shoots above $71 a barrel on weak dollar 2009-09-08
- Oil clings near $68 ahead of OPEC meeting 2009-09-07
- Australia signs record $41 bln energy deal with China: officials 2009-08-18
- Oil jumps above $70 on optimism demand to recover 2009-08-03
- Exxon Mobil 2Q profit falls a surprising 66 pct 2009-07-30
- Schlumberger 2Q tumbles 57 pct as drilling slows 2009-07-24
- EU nations, Turkey sign major pipeline deal 2009-07-13
- Slumping crude oil prices drag stock market lower 2009-07-07
- Oil edges above $64 after 4 pct fall on economy 2009-07-07
- Oil plunges below $64 on fears recovery may lag 2009-07-06
- CEOs use Obama visit to press Russia on rule of law 2009-07-03
- Oil rises above $71 as US crude inventories drop 2009-07-01
- Buffett's Berkshire has first loss since 2001 2009-05-08
- Chevron 1Q profit falls 64 pct as oil prices drop 2009-05-01
- Chevron sees sharply lower Q1 profit 2009-04-09
- Hard times mean new opportunities for Big Oil 2009-03-28
- Oil eases but stays strong above $53 in Asia 2009-03-23
- Oil inches above $43 after big drop on inventories 2009-03-11
- Oil steady above $41 as investors eye inventories 2009-03-04
- Dow ends under 7,000, S&P tests 700 on AIG fallout 2009-03-02
- Oil hovers above $40 after big drop overnight 2009-03-02
- Buffett sees economic shambles, still optimistic 2009-02-28
- Iraq: Oil prices may drag budget lower 2009-02-28
- China, taking advantage of global recession, goes on a buying spree 2009-02-21
- American drilling techniques may migrate overseas 2009-02-21
- Tokyo Electric to build solar plant in California: report 2009-02-21
- Oil prices surge on report of falling inventories 2009-02-19
- Berkshire sells J&J, P&G 2009-02-17
- Oil slips below $35 as global markets slump 2009-02-17
- Crude oil is getting cheaper -- so why isn't gas? 2009-02-15
- Oil lingers near $36 as investors mull inventories 2009-02-11
- US Interior Secretary breaks with 'drill-only' energy policy 2009-02-10
- KBR wins contract despite criminal probe of deaths 2009-02-07
- BP's year mixed amid volatile oil prices 2009-02-03
- Tech stocks rise but broader market declines 2009-02-02
- Strike by 24,000 refinery workers averted for now 2009-02-01
- Exxon Mobil sets record with $45.2 billion profit 2009-01-30
- Oil prices fall on housing, industry, job numbers 2009-01-29
- ConocoPhillips reports $31.8B loss on charges 2009-01-28
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