MONEY MARKETS-Lending rates ease but euro, stg spreads widen

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LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Interbank lending rates eased
gradually again in Europe on Thursday but spreads measuring
broader financial market stress widened after the U.S.
Treasury's proposed shift in the use of its bailout funds
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Sports Memorabilia Pioneer To Provide E-Commerce Syndication

Statements contained in this press release, which are not
historical facts, are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements in this press release are made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements made herein contain a number of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.
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Wal-Mart Lowers Full-Year Profit Forecast on Dollar's Gains

Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) --
, the world's
largest retailer, said it's ``optimistic'' about the holiday
shopping season even as declining consumer spending may send
the U.S. to the worst recession in at least three decades.
The retailer's outlook came as it reported today a 9.8
percent gain in third-quarter profit, beating analysts'
estimates, and lowered its earnings
for the year
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China INSOnline Corp. Reports Strong First Quarter Growth in

China INSOnline Corp. (NASDAQ: CHIO), a rapidly
growing integrated licensed insurance services provider, which operates
, one of China's leading insurance services web portals,
reported today that revenues in its first fiscal quarter ended September
30, 2008 more than doubled compared to the same period last year, while net
income in the period grew approximately 45% compared to last year's first
quarter.
According to the Company, net revenues Read the rest of this entry »

ON INVESTING - Top ten tips for year-end tax strategies…

The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-343) was signed into law on October 3, 2008.
The new law primarily provides a bailout package for the current financial crisis and also includes a temporary increase in the FDIC limits.
However, it also creates about $150 billion in tax incentives for individuals and businesses.
To get us started on our top-ten list, the first two are just a couple highlights of these changes:
1. Required Read the rest of this entry »

Small Towns Have Big Plans For Stimulus Money

Small towns all across the state are building their wish lists if loads of federal money comes their way. President-Elect Barack Obama wants to spend 5 billion dollars in New York alone, and mayors are waiting with hands out and projects ready.
Small towns all across the state are building their wish lists if loads of federal money comes their way. President-Elect Barack Obama wants to spend 5 billion dollars in New York alone, and mayors are waiting Read the rest of this entry »