October 2011
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Olympus shares drop in heavy, volatile trading
Olympus may take legal action against ousted Chief Executive
Michael Woodford, accusing him of disclosing confidential
information in media reports following his firing on Friday, a
senior executive told investors on Monday.
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Sonic Youth co-founders Moore, Gordon split up
The couple, “married in 1984, are announcing they have separated,” the statement said.”Plans beyond that (November) tour are uncertain. The couple has requested respect for their personal privacy and does not wish to issue further comment.”Sonic Youth’s tour has five dates, starting with a November 5 show in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and concluding on November 14 in...
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Strong miners, banks hoist Britain's FTSE higher
* Technical analysis suggests FTSE rally has further to run* FOMC meeting minutes eyed, due at 1800 GMTBy Tricia WrightLONDON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Strong miners and banks boosted
Britain’s top shares on Wednesday, keeping the index on an
upward tilt, underpinned by progress in tackling the euro zone
sovereign debt crisis and recent upbeat U.S. data.The mood, already elevated by hopes...
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Strong miners, banks hoist Britain's FTSE higher
* Technical analysis suggests FTSE rally has further to run* FOMC meeting minutes eyed, due at 1800 GMTBy Tricia WrightLONDON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Strong miners and banks boosted
Britain’s top shares on Wednesday, keeping the index on an
upward tilt, underpinned by progress in tackling the euro zone
sovereign debt crisis and recent upbeat U.S. data.The mood, already elevated by hopes...
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DEALTALK-China's US companies mull restructuring...
* Companies preparing reorganisations for worst-case
scenario* Move seen as hint China wants more companies to list at
home* Telecoms and internet firms affected, shares declineBy Rachel Armstrong and Stephen AldredSINGAPORE/HONG KONG Oct 12 (Reuters) - A looming Chinese
government crackdown on a corporate structure used by almost
half of all U.S.-listed Chinese stocks coupled with...
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Wall St gurus reach the limit, scale back on...
* Biggest shift for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009By Jessica ToonkelOct 11 (Reuters) - Clients of some big Wall Street firms
have probably missed out on sharp increases in stocks over the
last few days. Firms that were cautiously optimistic or bullish
through the summer selloff have turned bearish just as the
market seems to be clawing back.Between Sept. 18 and Oct. 6, several Wall Street...
