NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks ended 2009 on Thursday with their best gains since 2003, driven by optimism about the economy’s recovery and a brighter outlook for profits.
NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Anesiva Inc , a
developer of pharmaceutical products for chronic pain, said on
Thursday it will file for bankruptcy after it was unable to
complete a proposed merger with Arcion Therapeutics Inc.
NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) – PepsiCo Inc made
public on Thursday a financial forecast prepared by
PepsiAmericas Inc when considering PepsiCo’s
unsolicited $7.8 billion takeover bid for its two largest
bottlers.
Petraeus’s claim is likely to intensify the bitter diplomatic relationship between London and Tehran
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Archeologists — thanks to clearcutting of rainforest — uncover mysterious designs carved into Amazon jungle
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Dems accuse GOP of exploiting terror threat for political gain, as White House faces pressure for its response
• Freed Gitmo Detainees Bolster Al Qaeda in Yemen
• Body Scanners Ignite Privacy Concern
• Obama to Get Report on Failed Airline Attack
• DHS Subpoenas Journalists Over Security Leaks
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Arleigh Burke-class destroyers such as the USS Ross and USS Cole have proven to be durable workhorses in the U.S. Navy
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Passing a regulatory reform bill through the House was a bruising, months-long fight that appeared ready to spin out of control. That battle may pale in comparison to the legislation’s progress through the Senate.
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Banks stocks closed out 2009 on a slightly sour note but overall were much better off than they were nine months ago.
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Anyone who has seen advertisements from Visa Inc.’s “Currency of Progress” campaign can’t help noticing a stark contrast in its corporate message.
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