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Business Headlines Last release: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:36:42 GMT | | | | | | Trends & Innovations - Wednesday
(Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - The proportion of working-age Americans facing medical debt rose to 72 mil or 41% last year, up from 58 mil or 34% in '05, according to a new survey by the nonprofit Commonwealth Fund. About half of those facing health debt have up to $2,000 in bills, while 12% have more than $4,000 in debt and another 12% have more than $8,000. The survey also found most of those with medical debt said they had exhausted their savings, with some also tapping into credit cards, home equity or... | |
Stock Headlines Last release: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:44:08 GMT Credit jitters, higher oil hits futures
(Reuters)
Reuters - Stock index futures fell on Thursday
as fears of more credit losses in the financial sector rattled
investors and shares of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae
and Freddie Mac slid anew. ... | | European shares head lower
(AFP)
AFP - Europe's main stock markets dropped on Thursday, bringing a swift end to a brief rally, amid investor unease about a global economic slowdown. ... | | | | | | China shares surge 5.89 pct by midday
(AFP)
AFP - Chinese share prices surged 5.89 percent by midday Wednesday amid speculation that the authorities will soon launch new measures to boost the ailing stock market, dealers said. ... | | Cox: SEC to propose short sale rule in weeks
(Reuters)
Reuters - The top U.S. securities regulator
plans to propose a new short selling rule in the next few weeks
which would be broader than an emergency order covering just 19
financial stocks which ended last week. ... | |
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Earnings Headlines Last release: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:03:15 GMT |
