Shares affected by fragile US economy
THE share market opened lower today after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said that the US economy had weakened. news.com.au |
Desjardins Group's surplus rises 20.7%
Desjardins Group says its second-quarter surplus before member dividends rose 20.7 per cent to $408 million, compared to $338 million in the same period last year. cbc.ca |
Dollar subdued after US shares dip
THE dollar was weaker at noon after a poor night on US shares carried over into the domestic session. news.com.au |
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US stocks fall amid concern over Fed plan
US stocks are sliding today as concerns grow over whether the Federal Reserve's plans to buy Treasury bonds might be smaller than anticipated. news.com.au |