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May 13, 2008

Business News

Tuesday May 13

Oil prices drop below $124 a barrel

Oil prices dropped below $124 a barrel on profit-taking Tuesday in Asia after hitting another trading record in the previous session.

Monday May 12

Chinese bourses suspend quake zone firms

Chinese shares fell Tuesday and the country's two stock exchanges suspended trading in 66 companies based in the region hit by a major earthquake in an effort to minimize potential disruptions to financial ...

Monday May 12

Chinese bourses suspend quake zone firms

China's two stock exchanges suspended trading Tuesday in 66 companies based in the region hit by a major earthquake in an effort to minimize potential disruptions to financial markets.

Monday May 12

Australia's St. George Bank agrees to Westpac bid

St. George Bank on Tuesday agreed to an 18.6 billion Australian dollar takeover offer from Westpac Banking Corp.

Monday May 12

1 in 10 boomers borrowing for everyday expenses

The economic downturn is hitting roughly one in 10 middle-aged and older Americans especially hard, compelling them to borrow money for everyday living expenses and to seek help from family, friends or ...

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