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The Street (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

There is separation in global equity trade, with Asian markets moving lower, U.S. markets holding higher, and European markets caught in the middle.

China Telecom to launch Palm and BlackBerry handsets this year?

Engadget Mobile (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

Although we like to think of the US and European markets as the center of the cellphone universe, there are big (Big!) sales to be had elsewhere behind the unstoppable force of globalization. And when it comes to absolute numbers, markets just don't get any bigger than China with its estimated 700 million subscribers. Rumors of BlackBerry and Palm twist-ups with Chinese carriers are nothing new. In...

A short guide to protectionism

Free Market Mojo (Free subscription) | yesterday

From the Telegraph: 1. Smoot-Hawley The most famous act of protectionism took place in the 1930s when the US government, facing the early forces of depression, legislated to impose tariffs on over 20,000 imported goods – some significantly. The act triggered a spiral of retaliatory protectionism across the world, and in the view of some economists, fuelled both the Great Depression and the geopolitical...

Auto sector momentum may slow as stimulus packages vanish

Daily News Analysis (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

It has been particularly helpful for auto majors like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, which earned a sizeable chunk of revenues from European markets.

European markets push higher ahead of Trichet

Examiner (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

European stock markets rose Friday despite a drop in Asia as investors recouped some of the previous day's hefty losses ahead of a key speech from European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet.

European markets push higher ahead of Trichet

Daily Advance - Business (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

LONDON — European stock markets rose Friday despite a drop in Asia as investors recouped some ...

• Asia markets fall as weak recovery signs pile up - Rocky Mount Telegram - Business

Oil Weakness Could Intensify

SeekingAlpha.com (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

Ashraf Laidi submits: Earlier this week, Asian & European markets showed another failure to respond to Monday's 1.4% gains in US equity indices (Dow & S&P), further highlighting the unsustainability of the gains in indices, which had become increasingly dollar-driven (caused by prolonged USD weakness resulting from Fed officials failed attempts to support it) instead of improved economic...

Financials: Investec looks to UK for 10% growth, Blackstone set ...

Arts Reader (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

If this email is not displayed correctly, please click on the following link or open your browser and paste the link into the address field: http://view.ed4.net/v/0QSDPP/SJIXZ/7U1ATQ/L9EJY/ Financials Friday November 20 2009 FT.com - Financials Investec looks to UK for 10% growth The South African financial services group plans to increase its lending to UK customers, http://link.ft.com/r/0QSDPP/D7KIY/2O8CB/WLH9KP/2HPBD/XL/h...

PayPoint plans further overseas expansion

Financial Times (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

The move comes after the UK corner-shop payments processor said its Romanian operation, the group's first foray into European markets, would break even next year

How to Play It: Philips

Business Week (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

How to Play It: PhilipsPosted on November 19Dutch conglomerate Philips is weathering the recession far better than it has previous downturns. Credit the improved resilience to Philips' new streamlined focus. Over the last decade the company has morphed from a high-volume electronic-components maker into a consumer-focused, brand-driven company, says London-based Sanford C. Bernstein senior analyst...

A Chill in Britain

Business Week (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Signs of a rebound are mounting. But with more layoffs looming, the U.K. may struggle in 2010, too

Innovation Goes Downtown

Business Week (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

From Barcelona to Seoul, urban science parks are being built to lure the best minds and the industries of tomorrow

IPOs Shine Across Asia; European Markets Slide

Law Blog - WSJ.com (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Malaysia's Maxis gains 8.4% and Hong Kong's Longfor Properties jumps 13% in their debuts. Manulife tumbles 6.1% in Toronto.

Oil Weakness May Intensify

iStockAnalyst.com (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Earlier this week, Asian & European markets showed another failure to respond to Mondays 1.4% gains in US equity indices (Dow & S&P), further highlighting the unsustainability of the gains in indices, which had become increasingly dollar-driven (caused by prolonged USD weakness resulting from Fed officials failed attempts to support it) instead of improved economic figures. [More...]

Turkcell Gains in Turkish Mobile Turmoil

Business Week (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Amid Turkey's sagging economy, a price war among its three mobile operators has hurt them all. But No. 1 Turkcell has fared the best, while Vodafone stumbled

IntegrityFX Daily Intermarket Outlook

integrityfx | 18/06/2009

The USD saw a strong and sustained sell off in the US trading session today, despite equities ending the day overall flat. Oil made a break to $69 but came back to close at just under $71. Media headlines pointed to easing concerns on inflation but looking at gold at $940, the market does not agree. Tomorrow brings the interest rate statement out of Switzerland. Earlier this year they intervened in...