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Schlumberger Is in Talks To Buy Smith International, WSJ Says
Feb 19th, 2010 - Bloomberg
feb. 19 (bloomberg) -- schlumberger ltd., the world's largest oilfield services provider, is in advanced talks to buy smith international inc., the wall street journal reported on its web site, citing people familiar with the negotiations. the deal
Gold Advances a Second Day on Speculation Dollar May Weaken
Feb 15th, 2010 - BusinessWeek
feb. 16 (bloomberg) -- gold gained for a second day on speculation the dollar may weaken as investors await the measures the european union may take to rescue debt-laden greece. the dollar index, which tracks the value of the greenback against six
Kan Says Japan Government Must Ask Voters to Approve Tax Change
Feb 15th, 2010 - Bloomberg
feb. 15 (bloomberg) -- japanese finance minister naoto kan indicated the government would call elections before making any major changes to the nation's tax code, including raising the 5 percent consumption tax.
BlackRock: Buy Greek Bonds, Because There's No Way Europe Lets This Go Lehman
Feb 12th, 2010 - Silicon Alley Insider
, so you might have friends in high places:
the company has a so-called overweight position on greek debt, holding more securities than allocated in its benchmark, even after standard & poor’s, fitch ratings and moody’s investors service cut the country’s creditLA Mayor Tells Council to Cut Budget to Protect Credit Rating
Feb 10th, 2010 - BusinessWeek
-hour appearance today came after analysts from fitch ratings and moody’s investors service both contacted the office of city administrative officer miguel santana on feb. 8, according to a memo santana sent to the mayor and the city council


