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Fed opens meeting amid easing chatter
Jan 29, 2013 14:57 EST
The Federal Reserve opened its first meeting of the year Tuesday amid speculation the central bank could move faster than expected to tighten monetary policy this year.
S&P hits 5-year high as markets score weekly gain
Jan 18, 2013 19:34 EST
US markets turned in their third straight week of gains Friday with the S&P 500 and the Dow clawing up to their best closing levels in five years.
FTSE slumps on German business confidence survey
Sep 24, 2012 12:16 EDT
The London stock market slumped on Monday in a poor start to the week as investors reacted to news of sliding business confidence in eurozone economic engine Germany, dealers said.
Fed stimulus, Obama's fate riding on jobs numbers
Sep 06, 2012 15:55 EDT
Fresh figures on the US jobs market come out Friday, with a lot more than usual riding on them: new stimulus from Federal Reserve, and the poll numbers for President Barack Obama as he fights to keep his job.
US stocks extend gains on rising growth hopes
Mar 14, 2012 10:01 EDT
US stocks inched higher in opening trade Wednesday, extending the prior day's massive rally after the Federal Reserve gave a slightly improved outlook on the economy's growth prospects.
Wall St turns lower after Dow crosses 13,000
Feb 21, 2012 04:38 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks dipped on Tuesday as shares pulled back after the Dow breached 13,000 for the first time since May 2008, the latest big move in stocks' recent rally.
Wall St loses steam after Dow hits 13,000
Feb 21, 2012 04:38 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks ended little changed on Tuesday, paring gains after the Dow topped 13,000 for the first time since May 2008, and as higher oil prices damped prospects for the economy.
Wall St loses steam after Dow crosses 13,000
Feb 21, 2012 04:38 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks ended little changed on Tuesday, paring gains after the Dow topped 13,000 for the first time since May 2008, and as higher oil prices damped prospects for the economy.
Philly Fed factory activity ticks up in January
Jan 19, 2012 10:09 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The pace of factory activity in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region ticked up in January, though it was not as strong as expected as new orders slipped, a survey showed on Thursday.
Instant view: Philly Fed factory activity ticks up in January
Jan 19, 2012 08:40 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The pace of factory activity in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region ticked up in January, though it was not as strong as expected, a survey showed on Thursday.
Industrial output rises, producer prices fall
Dec 23, 2011 00:02 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Industrial output rose in December as manufacturing rebounded at its strongest pace in a year, further evidence the economy ended 2011 on a firmer footing.
Wall St edged lower on GE, Google results
Dec 16, 2011 10:42 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged lower on Friday after GE and Google results fell short of expectations, while investors awaited a resolution in the latest round of Greek debt talks.
Wall St set to open lower on GE, Google
Dec 16, 2011 10:42 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks were set for a slightly lower open on Friday after GE and Google results fell short of expectations and as investors looked for a resolution in the latest round of Greek debt talks.
Wall St slips on GE, Google results
Dec 16, 2011 10:42 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged lower on Friday after GE and Google results fell short of expectations, while investors awaited a resolution in the latest round of Greek debt talks.
Wall St up but warning on Europe chills rally
Dec 05, 2011 17:19 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Socks gained on Monday, but the day's rally was dampened by news that Germany and other top-rated European nations could see their credit ratings cut.
Instant view: S&P warns of possible downgrades to 15 euro zone
Dec 05, 2011 17:10 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's on Monday warned it may downgrade the credit ratings of 15 euro zone countries as the region's debt crisis deepens.
Instant view: S&P warns of possible downgrades to 15 euro zone
Dec 05, 2011 17:08 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's on Monday warned it may downgrade the credit ratings of 15 euro zone countries as the region's debt crisis deepens.
Instant view: S&P warns of possible downgrades to 15 euro zone
Dec 05, 2011 17:06 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's on Monday warned it may downgrade the credit ratings of 15 euro zone countries as the region's debt crisis deepens.
Instant view: S&P warns of possible downgrades to 15 euro zone
Dec 05, 2011 17:00 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's on Monday warned it may downgrade the credit ratings of 15 euro zone countries as the region's debt crisis deepens.
Wall Street ends 7-day slide
Nov 28, 2011 17:39 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rebounded from seven days of losses on Monday as investors used the latest effort from European leaders to resolve the region's debt crisis as an opportunity to cover short positions.
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| Fred Dickson | |
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Senator from Nova Scotia
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| Assumed office January 2, 2009 | |
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| Born | July 4, 1937 |
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