| US stocks down on economic reports US stocks are falling slightly in early trading after a batch of economic reports showed economic growth remains tepid even as companies report strong earnings. news.com.au |
Ex-HP CEO settles harassment claim A PERSON familiar with the sexual harassment allegations against ousted Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd tells The Associated Press that Mr Hurd has settled the matter with his accuser. news.com.au |
Canada's economic growth slows in Q2 The Canadian economy grew at an annual rate of two per cent in the second quarter, down from 5.8 per cent in the first quarter. cbc.ca |
Lehman Bros sign to be auctioned in UK CHRISTE'S also auctioning off paintings, furniture and other objects from offices of collapsed investment bank. news.com.au |
Carney's rate call may prompt debate The Bank of Canada's decision Tuesday on interest rates might end up being newsworthy less for the decision itself and more for the debate it might unleash on what the bank should do in the coming months. cbc.ca |