Saturday, November 08, 2008
Breaking News
An accident aboard a nuclear-powered submarine has killed more than 20
people, according to Russian news agencies.
Energy: OPEC says more cuts could be on the way
OPEC president Chakib Khelil reportedly says further cuts in oil
output from the OPEC nations could be on the way if attempts last
month to reduce production fail to halt the current plunge in crude
prices.
Friday, November 07, 2008
Breaking News: Obama Holds First News Conference as President-Elect
Obama Holds First News Conference as President-Elect; Says He Will
Take Financial Crisis 'Head On,' Act Swiftly After Taking Office [2:59
p.m. ET]
President-elect Obama says U.S. is 'facing the greatest economic challenge of our lifetimes' – will confront crisis 'head on.'
President-elect Obama says U.S. is 'facing the greatest economic
challenge of our lifetimes' – will confront crisis 'head on.'
Breaking News Fri., November 7, 2008
GM Reports $2.5B Loss in 3rd Quarter, Burns Through $6.9B Cash
Reserves to Stay Afloat [11:28 a.m. ET]
October's mounting job losses bring year-to-date total to 1.2 million - most since 2001. 6.5% unemployment rate worst since 1994.
October's mounting job losses bring year-to-date total to 1.2 million
- most since 2001. 6.5% unemployment rate worst since 1994.
Breaking News Fri., November 7, 2008
U.S. Companies Cut 240,000 Jobs in October; Unemployment Spikes to 6.5
Percent, Highest Since March 1994 [8:36 a.m.]
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Energy: IEA predicts surge in oil prices to $100 a barrel
The International Energy Agency says that import prices for crude oil
will likely average $100 a barrel in the period between 2008 and 2015,
and will rise to more than $120 in 2030.
Breaking News
Congressman Rahm Emanuel has agreed to be Barack Obama's White House
chief of staff, according to a Democratic aide.
Stocks fall at the open following more bad news on jobs, grim retail sales and a sharp rate cut in Europe.
Stocks fall at the open following more bad news on jobs, grim retail
sales and a sharp rate cut in Europe.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Dow closes down 496 points in accelerated late-day selloff after two dismal jobs reports stoke fears about the economy.
Dow closes down 496 points in accelerated late-day selloff after two dismal jobs reports stoke fears about the economy.
Crude oil lost $5.23 to close at $65.30 as the Dow lost 300 points and grim economic news crimped energy demand outlook.
Crude oil lost $5.23 to close at $65.30 as the Dow lost 300 points
and grim economic news crimped energy demand outlook.
World awaits Obama's response to economic crisis
World awaits Obama's response to economic crisis
Victory may be sweet, but a potentially deep U.S. recession and a
global financial crisis will give Democrat Barack Obama little time to
bask in the after glow of his historic win in the U.S. presidential
election, economists said Wednesday.
DEMOCRATS PAD CONGRESSIONAL MAJORITIES ON ELECTION DAY
Democrats scored victories in five important Senate races Tuesday,
adding to their majority in the chamber on the same night that Sen.
Barack Obama became the first African-American to win the U.S.
presidency.
OBAMA COMPLETES HISTORIC JOURNEY TO PRESIDENCY
Promising change in a climate of unprecedented voter discontent, Sen.
Barack Obama rode massive voter turnout to a sweeping victory in
Tuesday's presidential contest over Sen. John McCain, becoming the
first African-American elected as the nation's chief executive.
Stocks sink at the open as the troubled economy comes into focus the moring after an historic election.
Stocks sink at the open as the troubled economy comes into focus the
moring after an historic election.
Payroll services firm ADP says jobs fell 157,000 in October...
Payroll services firm ADP says jobs fell 157,000 in October - with
more than 75% of drop coming from goods producers.
Breaking News Wed., November 5, 2008
President-Elect Barack Obama Offers White House Chief of Staff Job to
Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Breaking News
John McCain congratulates Barack Obama on his "historic" election as
president of "the greatest nation on Earth."
Breaking News Tue., November 4, 2008
Barack Obama Will Be Next President of the United States.
Breaking News: Obama poised to win presidential election
Democrat Barack Obama is edging ever closer to winning the 2008
presidential election, winning the vital battleground states of Ohio,
Pennsylvania and Virginia while severely damaging the hopes of
Republican John McCain.
Obama wins Virginia: networks
11/4/2008 10:50:01 PM EDT
Breaking News: Obama wins Ohio
Democrat Barack Obama has won the battleground state of Ohio, the
Associated Press is projecting, giving him another key prize of the
presidential election so far and strongly dimming Republican John
McCain's chances of victory.
Breaking News Tue., November 4, 2008
EXIT POLLS: ECONOMY MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR VOTERS [5:53 p.m. ET]
Obama wins Ohio: networks
Obama wins Ohio: networks
11/4/2008 9:24:39 PM EDT
Breaking News: Obama takes Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has won the
battleground state of Pennsylvania.
FINE WORK FOR THE BETTER FUTURE OF AMERICA
Obama's supporters in Chinatown, NYC USA
WHAT A HISTORIC DAY!!!
OBAMA'S Supporters in Chinatown
AMERICANS GO TO POLLS FOR HISTORIC PRESIDENTIAL VOTE
U.S. stocks finish solidly higher after Election Day rally
U.S. stocks rally as millions of Americans cast ballots to determine
whether Republican John McCain or Democrat Barack Obama wins the presidency,
with polls favoring the latter to replace George W. Bush in the White
House.
AMERICANS GO TO POLLS FOR HISTORIC PRESIDENTIAL VOTE
Millions of Americans are casting votes for the next president of the
United States, with Democratic candidate Barack Obama leading Republican rival
John McCain in every poll.
DEMOCRATS ANTICIPATING BIG WINS ON CAPITOL HILL
U.S. voters are choosing lawmakers in elections across the country in
addition to a new president, with Democrats appearing poised to pick up several
new seats in both houses of Congress on this historic Election Day.
OBAMA'S supporters are working hard for Chinatown
OBAMA'S supporters are working hard for Chinatown
OBAMA'S supporters are working hard for Chinatown
OBAMA's Supporters are working hard for Chinatown
U.S. VOTERS LINE UP AT POLLS WITH SURVEYS FAVORING OBAMA
U.S. stocks surge in Election Day rally
U.S. stocks rally as millions of Americans cast ballots for the next
president,with investors cheered by the coming clarity of the election
pitting Republican John McCain against Democrat Barack Obama.
U.S. VOTERS LINE UP AT POLLS WITH SURVEYS FAVORING OBAMA
Millions of Americans are casting votes Tuesday morning for the next
president of the United States, with Democrat Barack Obama leading
rival John McCain in every poll.
Presidential vote begins as polls open in Dixville Notch, N.H.
Presidential vote begins as polls open in Dixville Notch, N.H.
11/4/2008 12:50:21 AM EDT
Monday, November 03, 2008
Breaking News Mon., November 3, 2008
Barack Obama's Grandmother Passes Away [4:35 p.m. ET]
GM sales fall 45% in October; Ford sales off 30%; Toyota sales down 23%
GM sales fall 45% in October; Ford sales off 30%; Chrysler U.S. sales down 35% ; Toyota sales down 23%
U.S. government to borrow $550 billion over 3 months to support economic rescue plans.
Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 12:04 PM
U.S. government to borrow $550 billion over 3 months to support economic rescue plans.
General Motors reports 45% drop in October auto sales.
General Motors reports 45% drop in October auto sales.
U.S. factory gauge hits lowest level in 26 years
U.S. factory gauge hits lowest level in 26 years
11/3/2008 10:05:08 AM EDT
