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USA Today China orders chemical plant shut after protests Fox News | AP DALIAN, China – Authorities in a northeastern Chinese port city ordered a petrochemical plant be shut down after more than 12000 people demonstrated over pollution concerns, state media said. Officials also pledged Sunday to relocate the Fujia … China orders chemical plant [...]

Asian Stocks Rise on US Retail, Japan GDP Bloomberg Toyota Motor Corp., the largest carmaker by market value, climbed 2.1 percent in Tokyo. Photographer: Haruyoshi Yamaguchi/Bloomberg Aug. 15 (Bloomberg) — Catherine Yeung, … Nikkei rises on global market rally, GDP data Reuters Deflation Mutes Yen Effect Wall Street Journal Japanese shares up 1.48% at open [...]

Reuters UK Yen Declines After Noda Signals ‘Bold’ Action; Swiss Franc Falls BusinessWeek Aug. 15 (Bloomberg) — The yen and Swiss franc weakened against most of their major counterparts amid speculation policy makers in Japan and Switzerland will take further action to stem gains in their currencies. … Japan at cusp of recovery in Q2; [...]

BBC News China orders chemical plant shut after protests Seattle Post Intelligencer Chinese residents displaying banners against the Fuija Chemical Plant gather at a square in protest after a toxic pollution scare in Dalian in northeast China’s Liaoning province, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. Scuffles broke out Sunday … China Moves Swiftly to Close Chemical Plant [...]

New York Times ConAgra disappointed with Ralcorp’s bid rejection BusinessWeek ConAgra Foods Inc. said Sunday it is disappointed that the board of Ralcorp Holdings Inc. rejected its latest proposal of $5.17 billion to acquire the company. ConAgra said Ralcorp’s board acted against the shareholders’ best interests in turning down … Ralcorp Rejects ConAgra’s Sweetened $5.2 [...]

New York Times ConAgra disappointed with Ralcorp’s bid rejection Albany Times Union OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — ConAgra Foods Inc. said Sunday it is disappointed that the board of Ralcorp Holdings Inc. rejected its latest proposal of $5.17 billion to acquire the company. ConAgra said Ralcorp’s board acted against the shareholders’ best … Ralcorp Rejects ConAgra’s [...]

AsiaOne Yen, Franc Weaken on Speculation Japan, Switzerland to Intervene Further Bloomberg A Japanese 10000 yen note is arranged for a photograph in Tokyo, Japan. Photographer: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) — Michael Woolfolk, senior currency strategist at Bank of New York Mellon Corp., talks about investment trends in … Australia, NZ Dollars Gain as [...]

Reuters Japan at cusp of recovery in Q2; yen clouds outlook Reuters TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Japan’s economy shrank much less than expected in the second quarter as companies made strides in restoring output after the devastating earthquake in March, but a soaring yen and slowing … Japan’s Noda Warns of Further Action as [...]

New York Times ConAgra disappointed with Ralcorp’s bid rejection The Seattle Times ConAgra Foods Inc. said Sunday it is disappointed that the board of Ralcorp Holdings Inc. rejected its latest proposal of $5.17 billion to acquire the company. The Associated Press No comments have been posted to this article. … Ralcorp Rejects ConAgra’s Sweetened $5.2 [...]

New York Times ConAgra disappointed with Ralcorp’s bid rejection Westport-News OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — ConAgra Foods Inc. said Sunday it is disappointed that the board of Ralcorp Holdings Inc. rejected its latest proposal of $5.17 billion to acquire the company. ConAgra said Ralcorp’s board acted against the shareholders’ best … Ralcorp Rejects ConAgra’s Sweetened $5.2 [...]

New York Times ConAgra disappointed with Ralcorp’s bid rejection Ct Post OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — ConAgra Foods Inc. said Sunday it is disappointed that the board of Ralcorp Holdings Inc. rejected its latest proposal of $5.17 billion to acquire the company. ConAgra said Ralcorp’s board acted against the shareholders’ best … Ralcorp Rejects ConAgra’s Sweetened [...]

Reuters Time Warner Cable Nears Insight Deal Wall Street Journal Time Warner Cable Inc. is nearing a deal to buy Insight Communications Inc., the cable operator controlled by private-equity firm Carlyle Group, for about $3 billion including debt, people familiar with the matter … Time Warner Is Said to Acquire Midwest Cable Operator New York [...]

Reuters Instant view: Japan Q2 GDP shrinks less than forecast Reuters TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s economy contracted at a slower pace than expected in the second quarter as output and exports recovered from the devastating earthquake in March, but a soaring yen and slowing global growth clouds the outlook. … Japan GDP Shrinks 1.3 Pc [...]

New York Times ConAgra disappointed with Ralcorp’s bid rejection Beaumont Enterprise OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — ConAgra Foods Inc. said Sunday it is disappointed that the board of Ralcorp Holdings Inc. rejected its latest proposal of $5.17 billion to acquire the company. ConAgra said Ralcorp’s board acted against the shareholders’ best … Ralcorp Rejects ConAgra’s Sweetened [...]

New York Times ConAgra disappointed with Ralcorp’s bid rejection BlueRidgeNow.com AP ConAgra Foods Inc. said Sunday it is disappointed that the board of Ralcorp Holdings Inc. rejected its latest proposal of $5.17 billion to acquire the company. ConAgra said Ralcorp’s board acted against the shareholders’ best interests in turning … Ralcorp Rejects ConAgra’s Sweetened $5.2 [...]

Reuters Japan Economy Contracted Less Than Estimated Bloomberg The government downgraded its growth forecast for Japan last week, saying GDP will increase 0.5 percent in the year started April, compared with its January forecast for a 1.5 percent … HIGHLIGHTS-Japan economy shrinks less than forecast Reuters Japan Stocks Gain on GDP, U.S. Rally Wall Street [...]