| Exxon earnings jump 91% Exxon Mobil Corp. says its second-quarter income soared 91 per cent to $7.56 billion US as oil prices increased from last year. cbc.ca |
Over $500m raised for flood-hit Pakistan DONORS have come forward with nearly $560.22 million in aid for flood-hit Pakistan, with the US, Saudi Arabia and Britain leading the way. news.com.au |
Dollar higher after volatile session THE dollar opened slightly higher after a volatile session in which equities gained ground and the oil price fell. news.com.au |
U.S. loses jobs for 4th straight month The American economy lost 95,000 non-farm jobs last month, the U.S. Labour Department reported Friday, surprising analysts who had expected little change. cbc.ca |
Tighter air cargo screening urged The International Civil Aviation Organization is proposing tighter cargo inspections of outbound shipments to fight mail-bomb attempts by al-Qaida. cbc.ca |