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Mortgage debt forces thousands to sell up

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of housing

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Stocks Slump As Signs Point To Harder Times

Businesses cut prices at a record rate and builders started fewer new homes last month than anytime on record, according to new government data, as ... read on

Global stocks hit 5-1/2 year lows (Reuters)

HONG KONG (Reuters) – A rout in Asia pushed world stocks to their lowest in 5- years on Thursday, while oil fell to below $53 ... read on

The Past and Present of BPO Companies

Business Process outsourcing means delegation of work to another company. As of today, almost everyone knows the meaning of outsourcing. But, do they really understand ... read on

Trader shoots himself on trading floor

A TRADER shot himself in the open outcry pit of Brazil's main financial exchange yesterday in an apparent suicide attempt, ... read on

Mark Cuban Charged With Insider Trading

Mark Cuban Charged With Insider Trading The SEC says the Dallas Mavericks owner dodged $750,000 in losses by selling off shares in Mamma.com ahead of a ... read on

Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang to step down

Yang will return to his former role as 'Chief Yahoo,' once a replacement is found.Apple beyond Steve JobsMore VideosSAN FRANCISCO ... read on

US Bank Cuts Spark UK Job Fears

5:31pm UK, Monday November 17, 2008 There are fears for British banking jobs after Citigroup said it would cut 52,000 more posts worldwide, with losses "particularly ... read on

Treasury may sell shares to City to cut taxpayers’ bank bailout bill

The Treasury is considering dangling the lure of lucrative shares in the banks to pension funds and other City investors to reduce the cost to ... read on

Facing Shortfalls, States Seek Financial Help From Washington

NEW YORK -- First came the banks looking for a federal rescue plan to stay afloat. Next it was the automakers seeking a bailout. And ... read on
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