SEC Examining Use of Derivatives by Funds (U.S. News & World Report)
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Treasurys rise on weak jobs data
Treasurys rose Wednesday after a report showed an unexpected decline in jobs, pushing investors to pull back on riskier assets and turn to the safety of government debt.
SEC eyes new rules for asset-backed securities (Reuters)
Reuters – U.S.
Gulf stocks make modest gains in first quarter (AFP)
AFP – Stock markets in the energy-rich Gulf region on Wednesday ended the first quarter higher on the back of strong oil prices and signs of global economic recovery.
London shares climb (AFP)
AFP – FTSE 100 shares ended the session on a positive note Wednesday despite disappointing US jobs data and concerns over the Greek economy.
Oil pares gains after supply increase, Obama speech
Oil prices were on track to post a new 2010 high Wednesday morning, but then fell after a higher-than-expected inventory report and the news that President Obama wants to open new areas to offshore drilling.
Rite Aid predicts its loss may grow in fiscal 2011 (AP)
AP – Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp. said Wednesday it may post larger losses in its current fiscal year as many shoppers remain out of work and it ramps up spending on new programs.
Rite Aid predicts its loss may grow in fiscal 2011 (AP)
AP – Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp.
Stocks pull back on jobs report
Stocks took a step back Wednesday, the final day of a first quarter bolstered by a strong month of March, as a disappointing jobs report sacked investor confidence.
Stocks pull back on jobs report
Stocks took a step back Wednesday, the final day of a first quarter bolstered by a strong month of March, as a disappointing jobs report sacked investor confidence.