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Report cites some financial effects of a government shutdown
As the US Capitol registered no activity on the possibility of a government shutdown, a report outlined some possible financial effects if it finally occurred.
US government shutdown just hours away -report
A National Journal report said the US government would be headed for a shutdown if the two houses of Congress still won't come to an agreement on Obamacare.
Royal Dutch Shell exits Eagle Ford unit in South Texas via sale - report
Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday that Royal Dutch Shell would be selling its Eagle Ford unit in South Texas.
USD2.5 billion Apollo takeover awaits Cooper shareholder approval
A Reuters report said that the USD2.5 billion takeover proposal of Cooper Tire and Rubber Co by Apollo Tyres Ltd would be awaiting shareholder approval.
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Mark Cuban of insider trading. Billionaire Mark Cuban is being hauled to court for insider trading.
After the Federal Reserve announced a halt on its proposed bond buying reduction program, the worldwide tension over the US monetary policy had also subsided, said a Reuters report.
Acquisition of previously owned homes had slumped in August while claims for jobless benefits became lesser last week which showed a contradicting signal regarding the health of the US economy.
According to four top US Federal Reserve officials, the central bank had confused financial markets after announcing a reduced monthly bond buying pace.
The US-India ties were seen to lose its shine over economic differences and was even admitted by India's National Security Adviser.
Orders for US manufactured goods declined in August which showed a possible sign of companies holding back their investments due to uncertainties in US government spending.
Nufarm is asking for openness from Aussie farmers as foreign investors would increase competition with the industry.
After more than dismal last quarter financial reports, BlackBerry is contemplating its exit from the smartphone market.
JPMorgan's CEO met with the US Attorney General to finalize a settlement on the mortgage backed securities fraud investigations.
In an Upstart Business Journal report, Atlas Venture partner Jeff Fagnan endorsed startup investing network AngelList to Boston companies to increase venture capital investments in the area.