IBM may boost tech confidence, services in focus
A strong report from IBM Corp, particularly a pick-up in technology services contracts that have been a weak point in the past year, could lift Wall Street's confidence in the technology sector.
Showtime planning reality TV series on gigolos
Showtime is planning a new series about gigolos in Las Vegas as part of plans by the fast-growing premium cable channel to expand its slate beyond award-winning dramas.
Trichet urges 'enormous' eurozone effort to cut debt
European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet on Saturday urged euro zone governments to make "enormous efforts" to reduce their debt.
Investors crave more strong bank results: Wall St WeekAhead
Wall St Week Ahead: Investors crave more strong bank results
AIG recapitalization deal closes, share sale looms
The recapitalization of bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc closed on Friday, leaving the government with a 92% stake that it plans to sell quickly.
Geithner: real yuan appreciation 'substantial'
US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Friday there has been a 'substantial' inflation-induced appreciation in China's yuan currency that Beijing would do well to recognize and counter.
Reality checks ahead for investors: Global MKTS WEEKAHEAD
An improving global economy, solid corporate earnings and even easing fears about euro zone debt have been more than enough to rationalise the rising hunger for riskier assets now prevalent on financial markets.
Fed officials say not yet time to remove stimulus
Fed officials say not yet time to remove stimulus
Volcker rule tests new US systemic risk council
The new council of US regulators will face a major test on Tuesday when it unveils recommendations on how to enforce one of the most recognizable, if inscrutable, aspects of the six-month-old Wall Street reform law: the Volcker rule.
Many business deals seen during US-China summit
Chinese President Hu Jintao will bring new business deals and possible commitments to buy US beef and software when he visits Washington next week, a US business group said on Friday.
Online dating is not just for kids, seniors say
Jo Ann Montrose-Eichelberger, 55, never thought she would meet her second husband on an online dating site -- especially not one for seniors.
Management tip of the day: How to keep those resolutions
Writing down your new year's resolutions or sharing those goals with others can be ways of not letting them slip, says Harvard Business Review.
Mitsubishi Motors targets Brazil, India markets: Nikkei
Mitsubishi Motors Corp will streamline production in developed nations while increasing output in emerging markets including Brazil and India under a new global strategy, the Nikkei business daily said.
Japan govt signals new fiscal reform push
Japan's new economics minister warned on Friday that the country faced a fiscal dead end, signalling that a revamped cabinet was serious about tax reforms to rein in the country's massive public debt.
Eurozone divided on anti crisis plan before meeting
Germany faced mounting pressure from its euro zone partners on Friday to boost a rescue fund for troubled member states after French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde said governments were considering expanding it.
Ambition, fear means US business tongue-tied on China
US companies want a lot out of Chinese President Hu Jintao when he visits Washington next week. They have a long list of moans and desires.
Adult kids of divorce face extra burdens
Children often have it rough when their parents divorce, but grown up 'kids' may have it even rougher.
Cadila Health Dec qtr PAT seen at Rs 173.3cr: Angel
Angel Broking has come out with its earning estimates on the pharmaceutical sector for the quarter ended December 2010. According to the research firm, Cadila Healthcare December quarter net sales are expected to go up by 18.4% to Rs 1143 crore, Year-on-Year, (Y-o-Y) basis.
Aventis Dec qtr PAT seen up 40.5% at Rs 36.5cr: Angel
Angel Broking has come out with its earning estimates on the pharmaceutical sector for the quarter ended December 2010. According to the research firm, Aventis Pharma December quarter net sales are expected to go up by 10.8% to Rs 263 crore, Year-on-Year, (Y-o-Y) basis.
Dishman Pharma Dec qtr PAT seen up 11% at Rs 36.7cr: Angel
Angel Broking has come out with its earning estimates on the pharmaceutical sector for the quarter ended December 2010. According to the research firm, Dishman Pharma December quarter net sales are expected to go up by 30.9% to Rs 291 crore, Year-on-Year, (Y-o-Y) basis.
Aurobindo Dec qtr PAT seen up 40% at Rs 145cr: Angel
Angel Broking has come out with its earning estimates on the pharmaceutical sector for the quarter ended December 2010. According to the research firm, Aurobindo Pharma December quarter net sales are expected to go up by 11% to Rs 935 crore, Year-on-Year, (Y-o-Y) basis.
Cipla Dec qtr PAT seen down 9.5% at Rs 261.1cr: Angel
Angel Broking has come out with its earning estimates on the pharmaceutical sector for the quarter ended December 2010. According to the research firm, Cipla December quarter net sales are expected to go up by 15.4% to Rs 1552 crore, Year-on-Year, (Y-o-Y) basis.
Alembic Dec qtr PAT seen up 19.9% at Rs 16cr: Angel
Angel Broking has come out with its earning estimates on the pharmaceutical sector for the quarter ended December 2010. According to the research firm, Alembic December quarter net sales are expected to go up by 7% to Rs 321 crore, Year-on-Year, (Y-o-Y) basis.
SEBI Bars Anil Ambani And 4 Directors From Stock Investing
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday said billionaire Anil Ambani cannot invest in publicly-listed securities until the end of this year, and barred two of his companies from such investments until the end of 2012.
Indian ADRs: Sterlite, Infosys, Tata Motors, HDFC Bk down
Indian ADRs ended mostly lower yesterday. In the IT space, Infosys was down 1.55% or $70.73, Patni was 0.7% at $19.96, while Wipro was up 2.53% at $14.97.
