Stocks trade flat on concern about China inflation (AP)
AP - Stocks traded in a tight range for a fourth day Thursday after China reported a jump in inflation. Mixed U.S. economic news also held the market back.(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:13:09 GMT)

Markets slip as China inflation raises concerns (Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. stocks edged lower on Thursday as China inflation data raised worries about reduced demand from one of the world's largest economies, but gains in big-cap technology shares limited losses.(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:25:39 GMT)

FTSE shares end in the red (AFP)
AFP - FTSE 100 shares ended in the red on Thursday after the latest batch of mixed economic data and company reports.(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:11:44 GMT)

World stocks subdued after Chinese inflation jump (AP)
AP - European and U.S. stock markets fell modestly Thursday amid growing concerns of an overheating Chinese economy and as investors awaited further insight into the state of the U.S. economic recovery.(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:46:47 GMT)

FTSE 100 opens lower (AFP)
AFP - Leading shares weakened on Thursday after unconvincing gains overnight on Wall Street as investors mulled the latest economic data and company news.(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:09:55 GMT)

European stock markets weaken (AFP)
AFP - Europe's main stock markets weakened Thursday after unconvincing gains overnight on Wall Street as investors mulled the latest economic data and company news.(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:24:58 GMT)

China inflation spike weakens equities (Reuters)
Reuters - A spike in Chinese inflation weakened equity markets on Thursday, as investors pondered the prospects of interest rate hikes in one of the world's main economic drivers.(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:02:53 GMT)

Summary Box: Stocks rise after inventories fall (AP)
AP - GOOD NEWS, MODEST MOVES: The Dow Jones industrial average tacked on only 3 points Wednesday after the government said that inventories at wholesalers fell in January while sales rose. That suggests that demand is strengthening.(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:29:59 GMT)

How the major stock indexes fared on Wednesday (AP)
AP - Scant buying lifted stocks for a second day Wednesday after the government reported a drop in companies' inventories. The Dow Jones industrials rose only 3 points as the market remained in a lull that began on Monday. Many investors stayed on the sidelines amid an absence of news that could influence trading.(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:01:36 GMT)

A look at global economic developments (AP)
AP - A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Wednesday:(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:51:59 GMT)

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NM investment lawsuit: Claim for losses now $228M
A former state pension investment officer, who is suing several national financial firms over failed New Mexico investments, says the state now has lost $228 million, up from $90 million claimed in the initial filing. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:34:42 GMT)

Feds: Wash. investment adviser stole $8 million
A Kirkland, Wash., investment adviser accused of stealing an estimated $8 million from at least 20 clients -- some of whom say she spent their life savings on million-dollar homes, boats, cars and a stockpile of expensive jewelry -- was arrested by federal agents Wednesday. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:25:03 GMT)

Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $.70 or .4 percent, to $172.64. Morgan Stanley fell $.09 or .3 percent, to $29.88. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:49:00 GMT)

Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking Selects SOX-XL Software Suite for End User Computing Controls and ...
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Ex-New York Pension Fund Investment Chief Pleads Guilty
The former chief investment officer for New York State's comptroller Wednesday pleaded guilty to helping favored firms gain access to the state's $129 billion pension fund. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:47:13 GMT)

Airgas debt offer gets investment-grade ratings
Two ratings services have given investment-grade ratings to an Airgas Inc. plan to raise $250 million from a debt offering. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:46:43 GMT)

Ex-N.Y. Investment Officer Pleads Guilty to Corruption
The former chief investment official for New York State's comptroller's office pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a felony for his role in steering investment opportunities in the state's pension fund to firms connected to former state officials. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:45:58 GMT)

Judge rejects woman’s early release from investment scam sentence
A judge has denied a request for early prison release from a Mishawaka woman convicted of helping her husband run an investment scam. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:40:58 GMT)

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