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Web Attacks Test PayPal’s Defenses

Web Attacks Test PayPal’s Defenses

The computer attacks against Visa, PayPal and other companies that cut off ties with WikiLeaks are testing businesses’ digital preparedness for what has become a high-stakes cyber war. View full post on WSJ.com: What’s News US

Bernard Madoff’s elder son dead in suicide

Bernard Madoff’s elder son dead in suicide

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Mark Madoff, the elder son of convicted swindler Bernard Madoff, was found hanged in his New York City apartment in an apparent suicide, police and his lawyer said on Saturday. View full post on Reuters: U.S.

Portugal Under Fire as Fears Rise

Portugal Under Fire as Fears Rise

Portugal is facing increased pressure to seek financial help as the country’s borrowing costs continue to climb. View full post on WSJ.com: What’s News US Related Blogs Related Blogs on Fears Pakistan rejects fears over its nuclear weapons (Reuters) | One … Pakistan rejects fears over its nuclear weapons (Reuters) | A … Related Blogs [...]

Cyclical Plays Rise in China, Sydney

Cyclical Plays Rise in China, Sydney

Asian stocks gain on Wall Street’s surge, with improved risk appetite lifting cyclical plays like coal, metal and mining stocks in Sydney and China, and exporters supporting Japan’s 1.8% gain. View full post on WSJ.com: What’s News US

Single Trader Holds Bulk of LME Copper

Single Trader Holds Bulk of LME Copper

The trader, whom the exchange hasn’t identified, owns between 50% and 80% of the 355,750 metric tons held in LME-listed warehouses. View full post on WSJ.com: What’s News US

Eminem and R&B singer Bruno Mars lead Grammy nominees

Eminem and R&B singer Bruno Mars lead Grammy nominees

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rapper Eminem, riding high on the comeback trail after spending several years battling drug addiction, led the field of Grammy contenders on Wednesday with 10 nominations. View full post on Reuters: U.S.

Merck to Buy Biotech Company SmartCells

Merck to Buy Biotech Company SmartCells

Merck is expected to announce a deal to buy a closely held biotechnology company in the early stages of developing a new diabetes treatment. View full post on WSJ.com: What’s News US

Asia Heads Higher on U.S.

Asia Heads Higher on U.S.

Asian stocks gain on Wall Street’s surge, with miners leading Sydney stocks up and exporters supporting Japan’s 1.7% gain. View full post on WSJ.com: What’s News US

Southwest Airlines pilots approve bigger Boeing jet

Southwest Airlines pilots approve bigger Boeing jet

ATLANTA (Reuters) – Southwest Airlines Co said its pilots approved changes to their labor agreement allowing the addition of a bigger-capacity Boeing Co 737 plane that will enable the carrier to transport more passengers as it expands. View full post on Reuters: U.S.

Tax Cuts Likely to Be Extended Temporarily

Tax Cuts Likely to Be Extended Temporarily

Congressional aides from both parties have begun discussing a temporary extension of tax cuts enacted under former President George W. Bush. View full post on WSJ.com: What’s News US

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