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Stocks slide as Europe slashes its growth forecast
November 7, 2012 10:06 AM
Stocks are opening sharply lower on Wall Street following the presidential election and dire warnings from Europe that a broad recession there is now all but certain. Index futures had been higher early Wednesday but reversed course after the European Union slashed its growth forecast for next year, sending European... more » -
Alzheimers drug shows some promise in mild disease
October 8, 2012 4:12 PM
BOSTON (AP) - Combined results from two studies of an experimental Alzheimer's drug suggest it might modestly slow mental decline, especially in patients with mild disease. Taken separately, the studies missed their main goals to significantly slow the mind-robbing disease. But pooled results found 34 percent less decline in mild... more » -
US stocks slide as Greek debt worries grow
September 19, 2011 3:26 PM
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are tumbling as investors worry that Greece won't qualify for a new installment of emergency funds in time to avoid defaulting on its debt. Investors also appear pessimistic about a Federal Reserve policy decision expected Wednesday. The Fed has hinted it might take new... more » -
Bank of America shares dip below $10
July 15, 2011 4:12 PM
NEW YORK (AP) - Bank of America shares have fallen below $10 for the first time since May 2009. The stock price hit a low of $9.88 Friday, making it the only one of the four largest banks with a share price in the single digits. It is a... more »
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