US holiday sales make solid start

The US holiday shopping season gets off to an encouraging start, with sales on the day after Thanksgiving up 3% on last year.

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Economy warning from China leader

China's President Hu Jintao warns of the effects of the global financial crisis on his country, as economic growth slows.

Wal-Mart worker dies in sale rush

US stores open early and offer steep discounts, while a worker dies in the crush as the Christmas shopping season kicks off.

Trading reopens on Indian markets

Indian stock markets reopen for trading, after having closed on Thursday following the attacks in Mumbai, India's business capital.

Indian markets shut after attacks

Financial markets in India have been closed after the attacks in Mumbai, India's business capital.

Spain unveils 11bn euro stimulus

3% in September - an eu record. Construction crisis The Spanish government said it would invest 0. 6% since the beginning of the year. The construction industry has also been severely hit by the financial crisis, with property prices falling and companies slashing thousands of jobs. 1% of the spain\'s gross domestic Product (GDP), is part of the European union\'s 200bn euro stimulus announced on Wednesday. Germany launched a similar 50bn euro package, while next week france is expected to unveil economic measures worth 20bn euros. The money will be mainly invested in infrastructure and public works, Spain\'s prime minister Jorge Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said. . Spain\'s unemployment reached 11. 8bn euros in the ailing car industry, which has been through a severe downturn and seen sales plummet 54. The plan, which represents 1. 2% in the third quarter, putting an end to 15 years of continuous growth. 2bn) plan aimed at boosting the economy and creating 300,000 jobs. The European Commission has demanded that each EU member must spend about 1. The Spanish economy shrank by 0. Spain has launched an 11bn euro (£9. 2% of gdp to fight the economic slowdown.

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Indian markets shut after attacks

Financial markets in India are closed on Thursday following the attacks in Mumbai, India's business capital.

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Europe announces 200bn euro plan

The European Commission unveils an economic recovery plan worth 200bn euros (£170bn) in an attempt to save millions of jobs.

Europe to set out economic plans

EU member states are being urged to sign up to an economic recovery plan proposed by the European Commission.

US Fed announces $800bn stimulus

The US Fed says it will inject another $800bn into the economy as it battles to stimulate lending and boost the economy.

BHP Billiton abandons Rio offer

Mining giant BHP Billiton calls off its bid for Rio Tinto, blaming falling commodity prices and demands that it sell assets.

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Obama names his US Treasury team

President-elect Barack Obama names his top economic advisers to oversee a huge stimulus package.

US rescues ailing Citigroup bank

The US government announces a rescue plan for banking giant Citigroup after its shares plunged by more than 60%.

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Citibank officials announced Monday, 17 November, that they will cut 53,000 jobs in September next year. They also said they would cut expenses by 20 percent.

Citibank is the fourth largest bank in the U.S.

In other economic news, Senate Democrats are expected to introduce a bill Monday that would give Big Three automakers another $ 25 billion by the beginning of $ 25 billion, have already promised to produce more fuel-efficient cars.

CBS reported that Republican opponents have branded the U.S. automotive industry "dinosaur" who do not deserve taxpayer crisis.

President-elect Obama supports the crisis and said the television program CBS "60 Minutes" that his administration would do "what takes" to revive the economy.

Another stimulus to the economy of the Director-General of the investment bank Goldman Sachs and five other top executives said they do not want the prize this year, and the company's compensation committee quickly agreed.

This means that CEO Lloyd Blankfein and others get their base pay 600,000 dollars - but not Advanced. Last year, with bonuses, Blankfein was made more than $ 68 million.

Managers there was a big incentive for non-premium. Goldman Sachs is a $ 10 billion taxpayer crisis, and New York Attorney-General recently warned that the crisis of money for bonuses will be breaking the law.

Solyndra stock

Solyndra, developer covert copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) solar cells, is trying to raise $ 350 million in an attempt to get into serial production, but also to address causes some in Silicon Valley in the tremor.

Fremont company, which raised to $ 79 million in venture funds in 2007, wants the money to build a 420 megawatt solar plant, according to sources and documents viewed Greentech Media. According to the decision, Goldman Sachs, a leading bank in the transaction, attempting to sell $ 120 million of convertible securities to existing investors and $ 230 million for beginners. Convertible securities can be converted into shares in the event Solyndra IPO.

Assuming that the IPO could be pulled off, there holders of securities will receive Solyndra stock at a discount from the price IPO. If Solyndra eventually sell shares at $ 10, for example, investors holding convertible securities will be able to obtain shares at $ 8 dollars. The exact discount is not mentioned in the document, but sources say Goldman tells investors that they will receive a discount of 20 per cent.

But the increase in rebates, if Solyndra can not hit certain period of time. If the company does not make an application for registration to go public or to undergo radical changes (for example, get acquired) in the twelve months from the date of issuance of convertible securities, security holders receive an additional 10 percent discount.

If the SEC does not have filed a registration statement effective in 18 months, the security holders also receive a discount of 10 per cent. Thus, at $ 10 a hypothetical price, the owners of these securities will receive shares at $ 7 or even $ 6. Solyndra, after all, can apply for the registration of 13 months (ten percent penalty) and then receive approval in 20 months (ten percent)..

And it is not yet finished. Holders of convertible securities receive interest of 6 per cent of their shares in the pre-stage IPO. The interest rate will be bumped to 1 percent if Solyndra misses her 12-month period and 1 percent, if he misses the 18-month period.

Interest rate jumps to ten per cent or prevailing interest rates, whichever is greater, if the IPO or reverse the transaction has not happened in 24 months.

Solyndra not return calls for comment.

Other companies are using convertible financing to move into mass production, but the numbers and circumstances surrounding this, as the press is at stake is rather high. First, Solyndra not sell any other products. Secondly, it was very unusual product: cylindrical solar panels. As the cylinder, solar panels can collect direct sunlight, as well as convert light reflected from the roof to power.

In theory, this sounds great. Taming the chemistry of CIGS, however, is not a simple majority of CIGS companies are not in production yet, and some faced delays. The vast majority of solar cells, CIGS and otherwise, have or are planning to build its solar panels on a flat, planar surfaces, no balloons. Some of Solyndra at the beginning of key employees, such as Benny Buller, Ratson Morad, Jonathan and Michael, left the company. Many VCS has already begun to discuss the solar bubble, and fear that many companies are overstated. Combined, leadings CIGS companies list, which includes HelioVolt and Nanosolar-have already raised hundreds of millions of dollars.

A number of analysts (including Goldman), is also expected that the deficit for the convenience of silicon next year, which could dent some call CIGS by reducing the price of silicon solar cells. Many silicon solar cell manufacturers are expected to bring production capacity in the network over the next few years.

Thus, in a nutshell, Goldman Sachs wants to raise one third of a billion dollars for an experimental product, which will enter an increasingly crowded market.

Then again, Solyndra recently landed a contract to supply solar energy to $ 325 million in the amount of solar panels between 2008 and 2012. Germany Phoenix Solar also announced a deal to buy about $ 681 million in the amount of solar panels from Solyndra over the same period. This is more than a billion in sales, based on the mass manufacture may be removed.

Nevertheless, two VCS has contacted us is the transaction risky and declining to join. After the investment, Solyndra may be too expensive, as the acquisition, said one.

People who could hurt most in this, perhaps, are the employees because of the dilution that will occur when the new stock is issued. Additional discounts that later investors can get if Solyndra can not hit him as possible to further reduce the value of existing shares, said some of them.

Apec leaders make free-trade vow

Leaders from Asia-Pacific nations meeting in Peru pledge not to raise trade barriers in the face of the worldwide financial crisis.

Twilight Box Office Sales Movie Rakes in $7 Million in First Few Hours

"Twilight" hit the box office with the office of her first day. The economy may go to hell in handbasket, but he is well known that the underworld has nice cash flow. Reuters reports that the teenager vampire movie raked in more than $ 7 million at midnight on their original proposal, and, according to several tracking agency, established in the box office records in danger. Film fans are predicting at least $ 70 million to carry weekend. "Twilight" premiered during the 3000 theaters across the country at midnight on Thursday.

And all jumping on the "Twilight" winning (including this writer). The articles and blog posts shamelessly vampire jargon heavy, resulting in a terrible names such as "Dusk drew First Blood (Yahoo)", "Dusk: Early Box Office Is Bloody Good! (Entertainment Weekly)," and "Nightfall" simple vampire romance, not bite (Reuters).

Film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer first book in the series of international leaders have been thousands and thousands of avid fans camping out at night, standing in long lines and purchase tickets online, as soon as they become available. Of course, in anticipation of the rumors about the film, they say continued long before the film even opened. Indeed, Reuters reported that two subsequent films have worked. Like "Harry Potter", "Twilight" is expected to become a great franchise. So far There are four books in the series, so ...

A more competitive "Twilight" fans are already predicting that "Twilight" will be better than the first "Harry Potter" installment, in which gross 317.6 million dollars worldwide. Fandango.com reported that "Twilight" in advance ticket sales are available, # 3 of their all time best ticket sales list, behind "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of Sith" and "Dark Knight. He surpassed all "Harry Potter", "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Lord of the Rings" movies.

US shares up on 'Treasury choice'

US shares rise sharply on reports that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen his treasury secretary, reassuring investors.

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Citigroup plunges on uncertainty

Shares in Citigroup, one of the biggest banks in the US, fell on Friday amid uncertainty about the firm's future.

No agreement for US car bail-out

US carmakers are given a deadline to produce a viable recovery plan if they want a $25bn government bail-out.

$100 Million Officiating Mistake

We were $ 100 million officiating a mistake. The star quarterback, who does not know the rules of overtime. The accusation that the doctor heading NFL drug testing program is not to say that players league-approved additions will lead to a positive steroid test.
And now, Adam "Pacman" Jones returned.
What's next - 35 th anniversary celebration of OJ Simpson in the 2000-yard rushing season?
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced that he would return Wednesday delinquent cornerback beginning with the December 7 game at Pittsburgh. Franchise, and some of its fans are certainly thrilled to receive assistance for their shaky secondary.
The rest of us want to take a shower.
While some of his colleagues who have committed crimes worse, Jones is a public face of appalling behavior among active players. Six arrests and 13 of scrapes with the law - combined with a sickening lack of remorse on the road - will do so.
With such a vast police, Jones will struggle to get more than the minimum wage working in the real world. It may even be in prison. But this NFL, where the physical talent would you chance after chance to become a millionaire.
Do we really believe that everything will change after QUICKIE alcohol-rehabilitation program and the six-game suspension? Jones could not get its act together, even after the banned during the 2007 campaign. Jones wasted a better chance than all the interdictions dropped earlier this season when he plays.
Frankly, I am shocked that the Commissioner, who cares more about the NFL's image as Roger Goodell will leave the league, and is open to more ridicule. He should have let Jones sit for the remainder of the season, which would again Goodell in the mantra that plays in the NFL is a privilege, not a right.
On the contrary, it is simply not true.
Jerry Jones also deserves some wine. It is a stimulant, which saw around Adam Jones with bodyguards helped him stay on the straight and narrow. But, as usual, in trouble after that Pacman closer than Blinky, ink, Pinky and Clyde.
Come to think of it, the better nickname for the security groups that officiating with alcohol fuel a fight with Adam Jones, which led to the current suspension.
After the Cowboys were trounced in the New York Giants 17 days ago, Jerry Jones was whether he regretted acquiring Pacman. His answer is that you'd expect from the owner, who turned a blind eye to his team leave the field shenanigans in the 1990's: "Not at all."
"Adam is playing at a very high level, when we lost him, and was missed on the field," Jerry Jones said. "I regret that embarrassment was engaged with him. But, frankly, I had that measured, and knew that was part of the risks."
Perhaps this story will have a happy ending. Perhaps this latest suspension will really put Adam Jones on the right track. Maybe bodyguards, that Jerry Jones said he would no longer provide not want to keep Pacman out of bars and nightclubs.
I just do not see it.
At the same time, Adam Jones will continue to divert attention from some NFL feel-good story. One of them is Tennessee in search of perfection in the season.
But here is thinking: The Titans (10-0) have not lost since trading Pacman in Dallas in April. I am not saying this is the main reason Tennessee is Powers as well. Nevertheless, it certainly helps that the Titans players and coaches no longer have to officiating with all diversionary and negativity, which brought Jones to his room closet.
Now Dallas' problem. And if Adam Jones again screws, Cowboys and the NFL draft only themselves to blame.

No agreement for US car bail-out

Carmakers given deadline to produce a viable recovery plan if they want a $25bn government bail-out.

Recession fears hit stock markets

European and Asian markets fall sharply amid growing concerns that the world economy will enter a protracted slump.

US consumer prices in record fall

US consumer prices dropped by a record 1% in October as fuel costs kept falling for a third month in a row.

US car firms ask for $25bn aid

The bosses of the three biggest US carmakers, Ford, GM and Chrysler, ask Congress for a $25bn bail-out.

Clash over $700bn bank bail-out

US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke defend the $700bn bank bail-out plan.

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Clash over $25bn car firm bailout

Democrats and Republicans clash over a $25bn (£17bn) bailout plan for America's biggest car firms.

Citibank Layoffs - Wall Street Falls on Recession Fears

NEW YORK—U.S. stocks fell on Monday on concerns of an accelerating global slowdown after Japan's surprise news it had fallen into recession and Citigroup Inc, the No. 2 U.S. bank, said it would cut 52,000 jobs, far more than had been expected.
Markets found little to improve confidence from a weekend meeting of leaders of major industrial economies in Washington, which concluded without concrete plans for combating the ailing world economy.
That disappointment was compounded by data showing Japan, the world's second-largest economy and a key U.S. trading partner, unexpectedly slid into recession in the third quarter.
Financials led the way lower after Citigroup Inc said it would cut 15 percent of its workforce by early next year. The move was Chief Executive Vikram Pandit's most dramatic yet to restore profitability and bolster a sagging share price but underscored the scope of the industry's problems. Citigroup's shares fell more than 6 percent.
"The prevailing mentality is that it's the minimum required to begin to steady the ship from an expense stand point," said Matt Kaulfer, portfolio manager and equity analyst at Clover Capital Management in Rochester, New York.
"The industry is going to have to shrink in order to better stabilize itself before it can even have hopes of growing again."
Adding to worries over the depth of the global slowdown, a Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank survey showed private-sector economists believe the U.S. economy fell into recession last spring and that the downturn would last for 14 months.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 223.73 points, or 2.63 percent, at 8,273.58. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index lost 22.54 points, or 2.58 percent, to 850.75. The Nasdaq Composite Index gave up 34.80 points, or 2.29 percent, at 1,482.05.
The S&P 500 finished barely above the key 850-point level, and within reach of the year's closing low of 848.92 hit in late October.
Stocks sold off late in the day after trying to rally throughout the session as investors were tempted to scoop up shares that remain at more than five-year lows.
General Motors Corp was a bright spot, rising 5.7 percent to $3.18, as Congress debated a bailout of the American auto industry. The White House said it will continue to work with Republican lawmakers to determine if help can be extended to the ailing industry this week.
The S&P financial index shed 6 percent, while shares of Citigroup, a Dow component, fell 6.6 percent to $8.89. Also in the sector, Bank of America was down 8.5 percent at $15.03.
Citigroup also said it plans to cut expenses by as much as 20 percent. The latest job cuts are the most by any U.S. company since the credit crisis BEGAN more than a year ago.
Alcoa's shares fell 10.8 percent to $9.67 after UBS downgraded the U.S. aluminum company, citing uncertainty in the aluminum market.
IBM Inc was the biggest drag on the Dow, falling 3.6 percent to $77.48, as investors sold technology stocks seen as sensitive to reduced spending in an economic slowdown. On the Nasdaq, Apple Inc was down 2.3 percent at $88.14, while Microsoft lost 3.7 percent to $19.32.
Discount retailer Target Corp fell 4.1 percent to $31.68 after its quarterly profit fell and the company suspended its share buybacks in an effort to conserve cash.
Shares of Lowe's Cos were up 4.2 percent at $18.99 after the home improvement retailer reported quarterly profit that beat expectations. Although the company cut its full-year forecast, the new earnings view was only modestly reduced.
Trading was low on the New York Stock Exchange, with about 1.31 billion shares changing hands, below last year's estimated daily average of roughly 1.9 billion, while on Nasdaq, about 1.86 billion shares traded, below last year's daily average of 2.17 billion.
Declining stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the NYSE by 2,385 to 767 while decliners beat decliners on the Nasdaq by about 1,918 to 861.

Citigroup job cull to hit 75,000

US bank Citigroup announces plans for about 52,000 new job cuts, on top of 23,000 cuts already made this year.

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Japanese economy now in recession

Japan's economy falls into its first recession since 2001 after shrinking by 0.1% in the July to September quarter.

Leaders welcome G20 action plan

World leaders welcome the outcome of the G20 summit but some observers say the action plan does not go far enough.

Summit pledge to 'restore growth'

Global leaders at the G20 financial summit in Washington pledge to work together to restore global growth.

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Summit pledge to 'restore growth'

Global leaders at the G20 financial summit in Washington pledge to work together to restore global growth.

World leaders grapple with crisis

Leaders hope to agree plans to combat the global financial crisis in Saturday's key sessions of the G20 summit.

Eurozone officially in recession

The eurozone officially slips into recession after new figures show that the economy contracted 0.2% in the third quarter.

New recession fears ahead of G20

New figures are set to show the eurozone is in recession, as world leaders gather in the US for a crucial economic summit.

Chrysler calls for cash lifeline

The boss of struggling US car firm Chrysler warns it would be "very difficult" to survive without government support.

German economy now in recession

Germany falls into recession after figures show the economy has shrunk for two quarters in a row.

Paulson says US bail-out working

The $700bn US bail-out package has already "clearly helped stabilise" the financial system, says Henry Paulson.

EU plans more credit rating rules

Plans for tougher regulation of credit rating agencies are due to be announced later by the European Commission.

Chinese trade surplus hits record

China's trade surplus hits a new record at $35.2bn in October, while separate data showed inflation hit a 17-month low.

Deutsche Post cuts 9,500 DHL jobs

Deutsche Post says it will cut 9,500 jobs at DHL Express in the US and scale down the operations of the US business.

Stocks surge after China stimulus

Stock markets across Asia jump a day after China announced a $586bn economic and infrastructure stimulus plan.

Emerging economies want new role

World finance chiefs look to give a bigger voice to emerging nations as part of reforms to tackle the current crisis.

US car giants report large losses

US carmakers GM and Ford report hefty losses and both look to reduce their payrolls in order to cut expenses.

Asian markets see mixed trading

Some stock markets in Asia recover from earlier falls, but Japan's Nikkei index closes down 3.6%.

Eurozone rates lowered to 3.25%

The European Central Bank lowers interest rates to 3.25% in an attempt to prevent a eurozone-wide recession.

IMF approves $16.4bn Ukraine loan

The IMF approves a $16.4bn loan to Ukraine to bolster its economy, which has been shaken by the global financial turmoil.

Google abandons deal with Yahoo

Google announces it is ending its plan for an advertising partnership with Yahoo to avoid a battle with regulators.

Stocks rise after Obama victory

Shares in Asia make gains following the election of Democrat Barack Obama as the next US president.

US shares rally as Americans vote

Wall Street's Dow Jones index opens up sharply as people in the US go to the polls to choose a new president.

Australia lowers rates to 5.25%

Australia's central bank cuts its key interest rate from 6% to 5.25% in an attempt to boost the economy and avert a recession.

Asian stocks up on recovery hopes

Asian stock markets rise on Monday, sending European markets higher, although the US was barely changed.

South Korea in $11bn economy plan

South Korea sets out plans designed to boost the economy by investing in public projects and cutting taxes.