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Indonesia may allow more tin smelters to reopen 11:56 PM EST

FBI may investigate Salvadoran congressmen murder 11:36 PM EST

FBI may investigate Salvadoran congressmen murder 11:31 PM EST

WITNESS: Losing the battle against Zimbabwe's soaring inflation 11:25 PM EST

Fire out on Indonesian ferry -navy 11:18 PM EST

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 11:15 PM EST

India's Infosys eyeing UK's SmartStream Tech-paper 11:14 PM EST

Analysis of International Phase 3 study of Avastin plus chemotherapy shows improved progression-fres survival in patients with advanced lung cancer 11:10 PM EST

U.S. urged to reassess claim against North Korea 11:07 PM EST

Technip: FY2006 Results 11:07 PM EST

Cheney, Democrats trade barbs over British troop move 11:05 PM EST

Hutchison Telcom expects to declare a special dividend of HK $6.75 per share following the completion of the Hutchison Essar transaction 10:59 PM EST

Passengers overcome fear on India train after bomb 10:56 PM EST

Chavez sends Brazil sulfur for "devil" Bush visit 10:42 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Apple, Cisco reach agreement on iPhone name 10:38 PM EST

PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Feb 22 10:38 PM EST

Dwindling fan numbers worry skaters 10:34 PM EST

Wal-Mart team in Mumbai to see retail formats 10:34 PM EST

Mombasa negotiates cross country hurdles 10:32 PM EST

Pepsi to introduce higher-caffeine diet cola 10:30 PM EST

McDonald's CEO gets $8.8 million in bonuses 10:29 PM EST

Task force to hold XM-Sirius merger hearing 10:29 PM EST

Whole Foods to buy Wild Oats for $565 million 10:26 PM EST

U.S. Air Force chief foresees mixed tanker fleet 10:26 PM EST

Container shipping lines to raise prices for Pacific route 10:21 PM EST

Google sees video anti-piracy tools as priority 10:20 PM EST

Time to buy your favorite DVDs yet again 10:16 PM EST

Guardian Media in talks to sell Trade Media arm: FT 10:15 PM EST

Green limo line at Oscars gets longer and sexier 10:12 PM EST

TREASURIES-Futures slip in Asia after CPI 10:09 PM EST

Nikkei tops 18,000, first time in nearly 7 years 10:09 PM EST

FOREX-Yen slides to record low vs euro on BOJ outlook 10:06 PM EST

Australia's Flight Center H1 profit up 10 percent 10:03 PM EST

Longer JGBs rise on relief buying after BOJ hike 09:59 PM EST

Wellman posts wider fourth-quarter loss 09:58 PM EST

PRESS DIGEST - British business - Feb 22 09:51 PM EST

UPDATE 1-BOJ to lift rates slowly, economy to benefit-Fukui 09:47 PM EST

Sara Lee CEO says company to remain public 09:36 PM EST

Passengers overcome fear on India train after bomb 09:35 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Tax provision hurts Televisa net, weak sales ahead 09:18 PM EST

Nikkei tops 18,000, first time in nearly 7 years 09:07 PM EST

Global bond defaults hit 25-year low - Moody's 09:01 PM EST

PG&E appoints King president, Darbee stays CEO 09:00 PM EST

Google sees video anti-piracy tools as priority 08:59 PM EST

JPMorgan unit raises bid to buy Columbia Equity 08:59 PM EST

Australia looks to increase forces in Afghanistan 08:48 PM EST

Northrop Grumman ups dividend, buys back shares 08:46 PM EST

"Departed" shoots to top of video charts 08:40 PM EST

Local anesthesia ineffective for amniocentesis 08:35 PM EST

REFILE-Cheney meets N.Korea abductee's parents in Japan 08:30 PM EST

UPDATE 1-US group says factory Wal-Mart uses abuses workerS 08:18 PM EST

BOJ's Fukui says prices may fall into minus 08:14 PM EST

JGBs inch up on relief buying after BOJ rate rise 08:11 PM EST

Sudan and Chad agree to bolster peace deal 08:10 PM EST

Obama finds friends, money in Hollywood 08:04 PM EST

U.S. to discuss easing tech trade curbs with India 08:02 PM EST

Five Colombian troops killed in rebel mine blast 08:01 PM EST

FOREX-Yen slides to record low vs euro on BOJ outlook 07:58 PM EST

Nikkei tops 18,000, first time in nearly 7 years 07:58 PM EST

N.Jersey jury to hear tape of murder victim's pleas 07:56 PM EST

Nintendo's Wii top console in January 07:49 PM EST

Computerized babies cry, burp at Mexican teens 07:43 PM EST

Wade supporters attack rivals ahead of Senegal poll 07:41 PM EST

TABLE-RAIT Financial Q4 earnings fall 07:36 PM EST

TABLE-Presstek Q4 earnings rise 07:32 PM EST

UPDATE 1-General Maritime sets special cash dividend of $15/shr 07:29 PM EST

Sudan and Chad agree to bolster peace deal 07:29 PM EST

Sudan and Chad agree to bolster peace deal 07:29 PM EST

Britain wants sanctions if UN's Darfur plans fail 07:27 PM EST

BOJ's Fukui to appear in parliament from 0100 GMT 07:26 PM EST

YEAR'S BOX OFFICE TOP 10 07:26 PM EST

PRIMETIME TOP 10 07:26 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Oceaneering Q4 profit up, but Q1 forecast misses view 07:25 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Emerson Radio profit rises; delays filing 07:24 PM EST

Britain wants sanctions if UN's Darfur plans fail 07:19 PM EST

Britain wants sanctions if UN's Darfur plans fail 07:19 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Valero combining overhaul with Tx refinery repair 07:18 PM EST

U.S. urged to reassess claim against North Korea 07:17 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Valero combining overhaul with Tx refinery repair 07:15 PM EST

Nikkei tops 18,000 for first time since May 2000 07:15 PM EST

Judge dismisses Cuban militant Posada's claims 07:14 PM EST

Wade supporters attack rivals ahead of Senegal poll 07:12 PM EST

Eagle relief for Harrington in tight match against Westwood 07:11 PM EST

UPDATE 1-FelCor fourth-quarter FFO rises 57 percent 07:11 PM EST

Dow drops as CPI gains 07:07 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Panacos sets 2007 outlook 07:06 PM EST

Guitar hero Cropper still mourning Otis Redding 07:05 PM EST

Japan overnight call rate trades at 0.55 pct 07:05 PM EST

Guitar hero Cropper still mourning Otis Redding 07:05 PM EST

UPDATE 3-'Disruptive' CN strike goes on amid union warring 07:02 PM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-DPL Q4 earnings fall 07:01 PM EST

TABLE-ABX Air Q4 earnings rise 07:00 PM EST

PCTEL sees Q1 revenue below Wall Street views 06:59 PM EST

Wade supporters attack rivals ahead of Senegal poll 06:57 PM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-InnerWorkings Q4 earnings rise 06:57 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Imperial Oil rations gasoline after refinery fire 06:56 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Mexico's Bimbo 4th-qtr net up 4.8 pct 06:55 PM EST

Japan Jan trade surplus 4.4bln yen 06:54 PM EST

UPDATE 1-LandAmerica posts lower net but beats estimates 06:54 PM EST

SonoSite sues Zonare for patent infringement 06:50 PM EST

Valero combining overhaul with Tx refinery repair 06:44 PM EST

Jury adjourns in Libby perjury case 06:44 PM EST

TABLE-DPL Q4 earnings fall 06:41 PM EST

Mexico's Televisa 4th-qtr net falls on tax provision 06:41 PM EST

Foreign brokers place net Japan stock buy orders 06:40 PM EST

FelCor fourth-quarter FFO rises 57 percent 06:39 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Skechers profit rises, beats estimates 06:39 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Fed's Yellen still sees upside inflation risks 06:38 PM EST

Britain to cut Iraq troop levels 06:37 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Best Buy to open about 130 stores in next year 06:36 PM EST

TABLE-InnerWorkings Q4 earnings rise 06:35 PM EST

Computerized babies cry, burp at Mexican teens 06:33 PM EST

TABLE-Glimcher Realty reports Q4 net loss 06:31 PM EST

Britain to cut Iraq troop levels 06:31 PM EST

Breast cancer theory supports African folklore 06:30 PM EST

UPDATE-1-TABLE-Circor International Q4 earnings rise 06:30 PM EST

UPDATE 1-US board says no decision on scope of Valero probe 06:26 PM EST

TABLE-Knology Q4 loss narrows 06:24 PM EST

UN atomic report may expose Iran to wider sanctions 06:24 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Agnico-Eagle profit soars on higher metal prices 06:22 PM EST

International Game Technology CFO to retire 06:21 PM EST

Britain's Prince Harry could be heading to Iraq 06:21 PM EST

OSI Pharmaceuticals sees 2007 EPS above Street view 06:20 PM EST

Mexico's Televisa 4th-qtr net falls on tax provision 06:20 PM EST

GlobalSantaFe upside calls pump up on merger talk 06:20 PM EST

Breast cancer theory supports African folklore 06:19 PM EST

Scientists surprised by data about distant planets 06:18 PM EST

DIARY - Today in Washington - Feb 22 06:18 PM EST

In Nevada, Democratic 2008 hopefuls spar on Iraq war 06:16 PM EST

Feuding Anna Nicole entourage views her corpse 06:16 PM EST

Britain's Prince Harry could be heading to Iraq 06:16 PM EST

Nikkei seen gaining, soft yen to lift exporters 06:15 PM EST

In Nevada, Democratic 2008 hopefuls spar on Iraq war 06:13 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Amid record profit, Kinross set to absorb Bema 06:12 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Hilb Rogal Q4 earnings rise; to restate 2003 results 06:11 PM EST

JetBlue seen able to recover image, shares rise 06:10 PM EST

Radio One news release 06:10 PM EST

Sudan, Chad agree to bolster peace deal-adviser 06:08 PM EST

LandAmerica posts lower fourth-quarter earnings 06:07 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Graphic Packaging's quarterly loss narrows 06:03 PM EST

Graphic Packaging's quarterly loss narrows 06:02 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Radio One may need to restate due to stock options 06:02 PM EST

CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Skechers profit rises, beats estimates 06:02 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Italy ratings unaffected by Prodi's resignation -S&P 06:01 PM EST

TABLE-Universal Truckload Services Q4 earnings rise 06:01 PM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-I-Trax Q4 earnings rise 06:00 PM EST

TABLE-Quicksilver Resources Q4 earnings fall 06:00 PM EST

Astoria Fin'l says margins may narrow in 2007 05:57 PM EST

US jury adjourns in Libby perjury case 05:57 PM EST

Mexico's Bimbo posts 4th-qtr net profit 05:56 PM EST

WRAPUP 3-US January consumer prices up more than expected 05:56 PM EST

Panacos sets 2007 outlook 05:56 PM EST

Dow drops as CPI gains 05:55 PM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-HealthSpring Q4 earnings rise, sets 2007 view 05:54 PM EST

UPDATE 1-ValueClick Q4 profit soars, shares jump after-hours 05:54 PM EST

UPDATE 2-US FDA tells ADHD drugmakers to warn of risks 05:53 PM EST

US FDA tells ADHD drugmakers to warn of risks 05:53 PM EST

Uribe says Betancourt may be out of Colombia 05:52 PM EST

Coca-Cola to add caffeine content to U.S. labels 05:51 PM EST

Coca-Cola to add caffeine content to U.S. labels 05:51 PM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-Ruth's Chris Q4 earnings rise 05:51 PM EST

Moody's may cut NovaStar Mortgage servicer ratings 05:51 PM EST

FDA tells ADHD drugmakers to warn of risks 05:51 PM EST

Mexico's TV Azteca posts sevenfold net profit leap 05:46 PM EST

Australia's PaperlinX H1 profit falls 7 percent 05:45 PM EST

Australia's Paperlinx H1 profit falls 7 percent 05:45 PM EST

Australia's Seven says H1 profit up 72 pct 05:44 PM EST

Australia's Seven says H1 profit up 72 pct 05:44 PM EST

UPDATE 2-'Disruptive' CN strike goes on amid union warring 05:42 PM EST

Passengers overcome fear on India train after bomb 05:40 PM EST

TABLE-ProCentury Q4 earnings rise 05:39 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Cleveland-Cliffs' fourth-quarter profit surges 05:39 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Canada's JRI rides in as Agricore's white knight 05:37 PM EST

US STOCKS-Dow drops as CPI gains; Nasdaq ends at 6-yr high 05:37 PM EST

U.S. judge tosses conviction of ex-NYSE specialist 05:37 PM EST

U.S. judge tosses conviction of ex-NYSE specialist 05:37 PM EST

TABLE-Cavalier Homes posts Q4 loss 05:37 PM EST

UPDATE1-TABLE-Oceaneering Q4 earnings up, gives Q1 view 05:36 PM EST

TEXT-Australia's Transfield to buy Timec for $100 mln 05:34 PM EST

Graphic Packaging's fourth-quarter loss narrows 05:34 PM EST

Graphic Packaging's fourth-quarter loss narrows 05:34 PM EST

Moody's Commodities Index 05:32 PM EST

TABLE-Ramco-Gershenson Q4 FFO rises 05:31 PM EST

WJ Communications sees Q1 revenue below analysts' forecast 05:30 PM EST

Radio One may need to restate due to stock options 05:30 PM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-NCI 4th-qtr profit down, sees '07 above Street 05:29 PM EST

Australia's Tattersalls says H1 profit up 54 pct 05:29 PM EST

Australia's Tattersalls says H1 profit up 54 pct 05:29 PM EST

Norah Jones leads Grammy-fueled album chart 05:29 PM EST

Norah Jones leads Grammy-fueled album chart 05:29 PM EST

Norah Jones leads Grammy-fueled album chart 05:29 PM EST

Norah Jones leads Grammy-fueled album chart 05:29 PM EST

Agnico-Eagle Mines profit pushed up by metal prices 05:28 PM EST

Stewart Enterprises names new CEO 05:28 PM EST

TABLE-Harleysville Q4 earnings rise 05:27 PM EST

Hilb Rogal Q4 earnings rise; to restate 2003 results 05:26 PM EST

TABLE-Circor International Q4 earnings rise 05:26 PM EST

UPDATE1-Wilbur Acquisition Holding to buy Winston Hotels 05:24 PM EST

Australia's IAG H1 profit falls; shares fall 05:23 PM EST

Insurance Australia H1 profit drops 25 pct 05:23 PM EST

Emerson Radio 3rd-qtr profit rises; delays filing 05:22 PM EST

Compass ups dividend 10 pct ahead of BBVA merger 05:20 PM EST

Sudan, Chad agree to bolster peace deal-adviser 05:19 PM EST

US SWAPS-Spreads widen as Treasury yields rise 05:19 PM EST

Toronto stocks edge higher on gold strength 05:18 PM EST

TABLE-Interface Q4 earnings rise 05:17 PM EST

Some bank debt ratings may see upgrades - Moody's 05:17 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Salesforce posts lower net profit, shares off 4 pct 05:16 PM EST

Cleveland-Cliffs' fourth-quarter profit surges 05:16 PM EST

Fed's Yellen says yen carry trades are risky gamble 05:15 PM EST

Hearing to probe climate change and Inuit rights 05:14 PM EST

Hearing to probe climate change and Inuit rights 05:14 PM EST

Hearing to probe climate change and Inuit rights 05:14 PM EST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Bonds, Dow dip on CPI, while dollar gains vs yen 05:13 PM EST

TABLE-Oceaneering International Q4 earnings rise 05:12 PM EST

TABLE-Trinity Industries Q4 earnings rise 05:11 PM EST

Judge dismisses Cuban militant Posada's claims 05:10 PM EST

G-III Apparel cuts 2007 net sales outlook, maintains EPS view 05:09 PM EST

Counting to begin on Oscar vote 05:09 PM EST

Bell Aliant to sell C$1 bln of debt in 3 tranches 05:09 PM EST

TABLE-Alliance Imaging Q4 earnings double 05:08 PM EST

Quartet skirts decision on Palestinians amid split 05:08 PM EST

Coca-Cola acquires full ownership of Philippines bottler from San Miguel Corporation 05:07 PM EST

Skechers profit rises, beats estimates 05:07 PM EST

CORRECTED - CORRECTED - N.Y. Money Closing - Feb 21 2007 05:07 PM EST

Seven Network says H1 profit up 72 pct on ad gains 05:07 PM EST

U.S. group says factory Wal-Mart uses abuses workers 05:07 PM EST

Holly Energy, Plains sign pact on pipeline venture 05:06 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Spreads watch-Major European and U.S. M&A deals 05:04 PM EST

NY Gov. nominates TD Bank CEO as bank superintendent 05:03 PM EST

Goldman CEO reaped record $54.3 mln in pay in 2006 05:03 PM EST

TABLE-Rogers Q4 earnings rise 05:02 PM EST

NZ's Telecom refunds to cost up to NZ$8.5 mln 05:02 PM EST

NZ's Telecom refunds to cost up to NZ$8.5 mln 05:02 PM EST

Herpes treatment may help HIV patients: study 05:02 PM EST

Renova buys remaining Moscow CableCom shares for $12.90/shr 05:01 PM EST

Drug does little to cut lung disease death rate 05:00 PM EST

Photon Dynamics cuts work force by 21 pct, to record Q2 charge 05:00 PM EST

Herpes treatment may help HIV patients - study 05:00 PM EST

Glaxo drug does little to cut lung disease deaths 05:00 PM EST

Black Hawk shot down north of Baghdad: U.S. military 04:59 PM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Merrill Lynch cuts Rowan Cos. to neutral 04:58 PM EST

Calpers plans cleantech, emerging market ventures 04:58 PM EST

TEPPCO says could restart fuel pipeline Saturday 04:58 PM EST

Ex-Nike exec gives HSN a makeover 04:57 PM EST

HSN makeover 04:57 PM EST

TABLE-Diana Shipping Q4 earnings rise 04:56 PM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-EResearchTechnology Q4 earnings fall 04:55 PM EST

Early fund-raising pits Clinton, Obama camps 04:54 PM EST

Abercrombie fourth quarter net income meets view 04:54 PM EST

Abercrombie fourth quarter net income meets view 04:54 PM EST

Britney reported out of rehab after 24 hours 04:54 PM EST

Winston Hotels to be bought by Wilbur Acquisition Holding 04:54 PM EST

Fed worried core inflation trend not set: minutes 04:53 PM EST

UPDATE 1-PDL Biopharma fourth-quarter net loss widens 04:52 PM EST

Fed worried core inflation trend not set: minutes 04:52 PM EST

FACTBOX- Fed policymakers' recent comments 04:52 PM EST

UPDATE 2-MOVES-Bear Stearns, Dresdner Kleinwort, Marsh 04:51 PM EST

US judge dismisses Cuban militant Posada's claims 04:51 PM EST

Westar Energy Inc. news release 04:51 PM EST

Wachovia CEO stock award doubles to $12.35 mln 04:50 PM EST

Wachovia CEO stock award doubles to $12.35 mln 04:50 PM EST

Quartet skirts decision on Palestinians amid split 04:49 PM EST

Quartet skirts decision on Palestinians amid split 04:49 PM EST

US seeks tough warning on Genentech asthma drug 04:49 PM EST

Canadian dollar storms higher on retail data 04:48 PM EST

REFILE-TABLE-PCTEL Q4 results 04:48 PM EST

Whole Foods to buy Wild Oats for $565 mln 04:47 PM EST

Synopsys posts higher quarterly profit 04:47 PM EST

Synopsys posts higher quarterly profit 04:47 PM EST

NovaStar sinks 42 percent 04:47 PM EST

Analog Devices profit rises, stock climbs 04:47 PM EST

Analog Devices profit rises, stock climbs 04:47 PM EST

Black Hawk shot down north of Baghdad - U.S. military 04:47 PM EST

Australia's Paperlinx H1 profit falls 7 percent 04:47 PM EST

Employers foresee health costs up 8 pct: poll 04:46 PM EST

FOREX-Yen falls vs dollar as BOJ hints at slow rate rises 04:46 PM EST

Mayweather mocks De La Hoya before title clash 04:46 PM EST

Employers foresee health costs up 8 pct: poll 04:45 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Dow Jones to name McPherson as chairman 04:45 PM EST

UPDATE 1-U.S. money fund assets hit record highs 04:44 PM EST

WisdomTree to launch earnings-weighted ETFs 04:44 PM EST

Milk thirst threatens Mexico's rare desert oasis 04:43 PM EST

US board says no decision on scope of Valero probe 04:42 PM EST

Central European Dist Corporation agrees to sell 1,553,571 shares of common stock 04:41 PM EST

NovaStar sinks 42 pct, drags subprime lenders down 04:41 PM EST

NovaStar sinks 42 pct, drags subprime lenders down 04:41 PM EST

Spain's Logista 2006 profit beats estimates 04:41 PM EST

Insurance Australia says H1 profit drops 25 pct 04:40 PM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-Arena Pharmaceuticals Q4 loss widens 04:40 PM EST

Is U.S. near a tipping point on global warming? 04:39 PM EST

US high yield borrowers risk higher defaults-Fitch 04:39 PM EST

General Maritime sets special cash dividend of $15/shr 04:38 PM EST

CBOT estimated futures/options volume - Feb 21 04:38 PM EST

CORRECTED - Spain's Air Comet gets approval to fly to Chile 04:37 PM EST

Iberia denies report of Lufthansa merger talks 04:37 PM EST

Iberia denies report of Lufthansa merger talks 04:37 PM EST

Skechers posts higher quarterly profit 04:37 PM EST

U.S. high court wary of Microsoft patent ruling 04:37 PM EST

U.S. high court wary of Microsoft patent ruling 04:37 PM EST

TABLE-OSI Pharmaceuticals Q4 net loss widens 04:35 PM EST

Italy's Prodi quits after foreign policy defeat 04:34 PM EST

FACTBOX: Italy's Prodi resigns -- what's next? 04:34 PM EST

CORRECTED - Iberia denies report of Lufthansa merger talks 04:34 PM EST

Bear Stearns sets up $305 mln executive bonus pool 04:33 PM EST

Suncor Colorado refinery back at full output 04:33 PM EST

TABLE-HealthSpring Q4 earnings rise 04:32 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 04:31 PM EST

Loblaw vows to slash prices, boost profit by 10 pct 04:31 PM EST

Loblaw vows to slash prices, boost profit by 10 pct 04:31 PM EST

TABLE-I-Trax Q4 earnings rise 04:31 PM EST

Fed's Yellen: Housing has potential to cause recession 04:31 PM EST

US STOCKS-Dow drops as CPI gains, HP falls, but Nasdaq rises 04:31 PM EST

Black Hawk shot down north of Baghdad: U.S. military 04:30 PM EST

TABLE-General Maritime Q4 earnings fall 04:30 PM EST

Mexican stocks close at record high on Cemex gains 04:29 PM EST

U.S. employers foresee health costs up 8 pct -poll 04:27 PM EST

TABLE-PGT Q4 net loss widens 04:27 PM EST

Cousins Properties revises up Q4 FFO on adjustment 04:27 PM EST

Motorola says first half of 2007 will be "rocky" 04:26 PM EST

VCA Antech raises 2007 outlook 04:26 PM EST

TABLE-Eagle Hospitality Q4 FFO rise 04:26 PM EST

No job for Mexico's Fox at Univision - wife 04:26 PM EST

No job for Mexico's Fox at Univision - wife 04:26 PM EST

TABLE-ECB Bancorp Q4 net income rises 04:25 PM EST

David Grainger to leave WW Grainger board 04:25 PM EST

Dow Jones says to name McPherson as chairman 04:25 PM EST

Bid for UK's Countrywide faces 2nd investor hurdle-sources 04:25 PM EST

Obama finds friends in Hollywood, and money too! 04:24 PM EST

Inergy offers about 2.9 mln common units to public 04:24 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Saskpool says hostile bid for Agricore still alive 04:24 PM EST

Exxon opposes deposition of BP's Browne -attorney 04:24 PM EST

TABLE-Guidance Software posts Q4 loss 04:24 PM EST

PDL Biopharma fourth-quarter net loss widens 04:23 PM EST

TREASURIES-CPI surprise and Fed minutes see bonds slip 04:23 PM EST

Schwarzenegger, McCain back low carbon fuel 04:23 PM EST

TABLE-Panacos Pharmaceuticals Q4 results 04:23 PM EST

Analog Devices quarterly profit rises yr/yr 04:23 PM EST

TABLE-Staktek Q4 net loss widens 04:22 PM EST

TABLE-American Dental Q4 net income rises marginally 04:22 PM EST

Magma, Synopsys agree to narrow scope of case 04:21 PM EST

Cisco and Apple reach agreement on iPhone trademark 04:21 PM EST

TABLE-American Equity Q4 earnings rise 04:21 PM EST

Moody's changes Sirius, XM Satellite rating outlook 04:21 PM EST

U.S. fund investors prefer stocks in January 04:20 PM EST

Parlux says receives notice from Nasdaq 04:20 PM EST

American Express Credit sells $1 bln floaters-lead 04:19 PM EST

TABLE-Hansen Medical posts Q4 loss 04:18 PM EST

United Western sets quarterly cash dividend of $0.06/shr 04:18 PM EST

Whole Foods to buy Wild Oats for $565 million 04:18 PM EST

REFILE-Yellen: Concern on growing US current account gap 04:18 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Spanish '06 GDP growth jumps, little let-up seen 04:17 PM EST

Salesforce posts lower net profit on higher costs 04:16 PM EST

Skechers posts higher quarterly profit 04:16 PM EST

Whole Foods to buy Wild Oats as qtly profit falls 04:16 PM EST

TABLE-Pharmion Q4 loss widens 04:16 PM EST

TABLE-NCI Q4 results 04:16 PM EST

TABLE-WJ Communications Q4 loss widens 04:16 PM EST

America Movil focus moves 04:14 PM EST

America Movil focus moves from growth to profits 04:14 PM EST

TABLE-ValueClick Q4 earnings rise 04:14 PM EST

TABLE-Ruth's Chris Q4 earnings rise 04:13 PM EST

"Baby" Oscar winners advise "Sunshine" child star 04:13 PM EST

Dow, S&P fall on inflation worries, HP results 04:13 PM EST

TABLE-EResearchTechnology Q4 earnings fall 04:11 PM EST

Kinross swings to fourth-qtr profit on gold price 04:10 PM EST

TABLE-Arena Pharmaceuticals Q4 loss widens 04:10 PM EST

TABLE-Pharmacopeia Q4 loss widens 04:10 PM EST

TABLE-United Western Bancorp posts Q4 profit 04:10 PM EST

British robbery suspect jailed in Morocco 04:08 PM EST

Dow ends down 47.19 (0.37%) at 12,739.45; Nasdaq ends up 5.38 04:08 PM EST

Saskpool says hostile bid for Agricore still alive 04:07 PM EST

TABLE-WebMD Health Q4 earnings rise 04:07 PM EST

US STOCKS-Dow, S&P fall on inflation worries, HP results 04:07 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Goldman CEO reaped record $54.3 mln in pay in 2006 04:05 PM EST

TABLE-VCA Antech Q4 earnings rise 04:05 PM EST

Toronto stock index ends higher on gold rise 04:05 PM EST

Heather Mills joins TV's "Dancing with the Stars" 04:05 PM EST

U.S. Treasury balances at Fed rose on Feb 20 04:05 PM EST

Synopsys posts higher quarterly profit 04:05 PM EST

Heather Mills joins TV's "Dancing with the Stars" 04:05 PM EST

US CREDIT-Alltel option review will leave debt volatile 04:03 PM EST

Abercrombie 4th-quarter net income up 20 percent 04:03 PM EST

Mexican stocks hit record close; driven by Cemex 04:02 PM EST

Bush upbeat as he heads on the road 04:02 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Ottawa sets stage for CN back-to-work legislation 04:01 PM EST

FACTBOX: Ups and downs of Prodi's 9-month government 04:01 PM EST

UPDATE 1-SenoRx sees IPO raising $60.5 mln 03:58 PM EST

Armani hitches hems, Gucci floors them in Milan 03:55 PM EST

U.S. money fund assets set record high -report 03:53 PM EST

Kellogg looking for ways into China, Russia 03:53 PM EST

Kellogg looking for ways into China, Russia 03:53 PM EST

US HIGH YIELD-Political ads lift broadcaster bonds 03:53 PM EST

Texas delays TXU coal-plant program 03:50 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Texas delays TXU coal-plant program 03:50 PM EST

Heather Mills joins TV's "Dancing with the Stars" 03:49 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Huntsman sees growth from polyurethanes business 03:48 PM EST

Rio back to violence routine as Carnival winds up 03:48 PM EST

SenoRx sees IPO raising $60.5 mln 03:47 PM EST

WPP Group hires new head of Young & Rubicam Brands 03:45 PM EST

Warner may play sour note for Sony BMG review 03:43 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Hecla posts Q4 profit, shares rise to 3-year high 03:43 PM EST

Schwarzenegger, McCain back low carbon fuel 03:41 PM EST

Brazil stocks set record, real gains after Carnival 03:40 PM EST

Ottawa prepares to legislate end to CN Rail strike 03:38 PM EST

US gold surges 3 pct on technical, fund buying, oil 03:33 PM EST

ADR Report-ADRs slip on inflation and interest-rate worries 03:32 PM EST

Hedge fund again says CSK Auto should be sold 03:31 PM EST

Judge backs case against American "jihadist" 03:30 PM EST

Oil vaults above $60 on U.S. energy snags 03:29 PM EST

CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Best Buy to open 130 stores in next year 03:26 PM EST

High court skeptical of Microsoft patent ruling 03:25 PM EST

UPDATE 7-Oil vaults above $60 on U.S. energy snags 03:25 PM EST

Northrop Grumman increases quarterly dividend 23% to $0.37 per Share; will buy approx 8 mln shares in accelerated share repurchase 03:25 PM EST

Nintendo's Wii top U.S. seller in January: NPD 03:24 PM EST

UPDATE 2-BP finds pipe corrosion at its newest Alaska field 03:21 PM EST

Deutsche Boerse profit up, sees record in 2007 03:21 PM EST

Deutsche Boerse profit up, sees record in 2007 03:21 PM EST

Global rate hikes not seen rattling Canada dollar 03:20 PM EST

Yen falls as BOJ fails to scare off carry traders 03:18 PM EST

Medco profit beats Street view, raises 2007 view 03:15 PM EST

U.S. weekly hotel revenue measure up 2.8 pct 03:12 PM EST

Motorola says first half of 2007 will be "rocky" 03:11 PM EST

Vanda CFO exercises options to sell company shares 03:09 PM EST

Canada set to act if no CN Rail labor settlement 03:07 PM EST

Motorola says first half of 2007 will be "rocky" 03:05 PM EST

Motorola says first half of 2007 will be "rocky" 03:05 PM EST

UK says must be no favour in casino decisions 03:04 PM EST

Italy PM Prodi resigns 03:00 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Foreign investment in Mexico rises, misses target 02:58 PM EST

Poole says U.S. interest rates well positioned 02:56 PM EST

Swiss firm Schindler to appeal EU fine 02:54 PM EST

Swiss firm Schindler to appeal EU fine 02:54 PM EST

Bolivia says Braskem wants to build $1.4 bln plant 02:49 PM EST

Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues 02:47 PM EST

Commerce secretary sees no change in U.S. Cuba policy 02:47 PM EST

New Issue - Ryder System sells $250 mln in notes 02:47 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Argentina Jan trade surplus halved to $418 mln yr/yr 02:46 PM EST

Iraq war again evokes ghosts of Vietnam 02:45 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Host Hotels results higher, but forecast is weak 02:43 PM EST

Kohn says Fed's role in bank supervision vital 02:43 PM EST

Black Hawk down north of Baghdad - U.S. military 02:43 PM EST

ANALYSIS-Iraq war again evokes ghosts of Vietnam 02:43 PM EST

CHRONOLOGY: Italy's recent governments 02:42 PM EST

Professional content to boost new media sales: IBM 02:40 PM EST

Deutsche Boerse 2006 profit, dividend in line 02:38 PM EST

US STOCKS-Indexes add to losses after Fed minutes 02:36 PM EST

AT&T lands GM network contract worth near $1 bln 02:35 PM EST

NZ film biz churns out hits despite challenges 02:31 PM EST

Yemen says dozens killed in clashes with rebels 02:31 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Quebec separatists seek rule, then independence 02:27 PM EST

Immelman wins first match out at Dove Mountain 02:24 PM EST

Stenson expects tight match against Ryder Cup rival Johnson 02:24 PM EST

Biodiesel company receives $113 mln investment 02:19 PM EST

Biodiesel company receives $113 mln investment 02:19 PM EST

Ikea to charge U.S. customers for plastic bags 02:17 PM EST

ANALYSIS-Iraq war again evokes ghosts of Vietnam 02:17 PM EST

Telus bows to pressure, ends phone porn downloads 02:16 PM EST

U.S. favorite accepts key Palestinian ministry post 02:14 PM EST

Blair and Abbas discuss Palestinian unity govt 02:14 PM EST

REFILE-Kohn-would be cautious about new hedge fund rules 02:14 PM EST

REFILE-Kohn-would be cautious about new hedge fund rules 02:13 PM EST

TREASURIES-Bonds hold lower after Fed minutes 02:13 PM EST

Two clowns shot dead at Colombian circus 02:12 PM EST

US STOCKS-Indexes add to declines after Fed minutes 02:11 PM EST

Tearful soldier tells court of Iraq rape-murder 02:07 PM EST

Blair and Abbas discuss Palestinian unity govt 02:06 PM EST

Tearful US soldier tells court of Iraq rape-murder 02:05 PM EST

Caffeine may be good for some aging hearts 02:04 PM EST

Fed worried core inflation trend not set-minutes 02:04 PM EST

Now, where do I hide this? Birds plan, study shows 02:03 PM EST

UK's Asda to create 8,000 jobs with new stores 02:02 PM EST

Milk thirst threatens Mexico's rare desert oasis 01:57 PM EST

Vaccine may ward off defects 01:53 PM EST

FEATURE-Milk thirst threatens Mexico's rare desert oasis 01:53 PM EST

Vaccine might protect against birth-defect virus 01:51 PM EST

Key Ford dealer Group 1 struggles to cut inventory 01:50 PM EST

Key Ford dealer Group 1 struggles to cut inventory 01:50 PM EST

FHLB-Seattle CEO to leave April 30, COO to succeed 01:49 PM EST

Serbs oppose U.N. Kosovo plan as last talks start 01:49 PM EST

ThyssenKrupp says fine won't hurt Elevator margins 01:48 PM EST

ThyssenKrupp says fine won't hurt Elevator margins 01:48 PM EST

Fed's Kohn- markets seem priced for stable outlook 01:48 PM EST

Canadian actors and producers reach new labor deal 01:48 PM EST

Canadian actors and producers reach new labor deal 01:48 PM EST

British Marine killed by mine in Afghanistan 01:47 PM EST

Vaccine might protect against birth-defect virus 01:45 PM EST

Central Parking accepts $733 million private bid 01:42 PM EST

Central Parking accepts $733 million private bid 01:42 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Nice Systems profit up before items, shares jump 01:42 PM EST

Professional content to boost new media sales: IBM 01:40 PM EST

Professional content to boost new media sales: IBM 01:40 PM EST

LandAmerica Fin announces additional common stock repurchase program of up to 1.5 mln shares 01:37 PM EST

Berlin falls out of love with the Love Parade 01:35 PM EST

Italy's Prodi goes to hand in his resignation to president-inf 01:33 PM EST

UPDATE 3-Venezuela, Argentina to issue bond in latest pact 01:33 PM EST

UPDATE 1-NASD fines Raymond James $2.75 mln, bars a manager 01:33 PM EST

Nucor sets supplemental dividend at $0.50/shr 01:29 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Medco CEO--No plan to enter Caremark bidding fray 01:28 PM EST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Bonds, Dow slip on CPI; dollar up vs. yen 01:26 PM EST

Calendar, drug prices stoke health care costs 01:25 PM EST

Fidelity Brokerage, Lehman link trading systems 01:23 PM EST

Offensive word in children's book sparks controversy 01:22 PM EST

UPDATE 1-Lexicon Genetics forecasts Q1 loss wider than consensus 01:22 PM EST

When filing taxes, go slow 01:21 PM EST

Time Warner dominates 01:20 PM EST

Lebanese hostage released in Nigeria-ENI CEO 01:17 PM EST

Growing AGF Trust seen standing on its own in 2008 01:17 PM EST

White House, Democrats spar over British troop move 01:15 PM EST

Hanover Insurance CFO resigns 01:13 PM EST

Algorithm helps computers beat human Go players 01:13 PM EST

US STOCKS-Dow sags on strong CPI and HP's drop, but Nasdaq up 01:13 PM EST

TREASURIES-CPI drag remains despite solid auction results 01:12 PM EST

American Express Credit launches $1 bln in notes - lead 01:12 PM EST

Ottawa steams, union fights as CN strike goes on 01:09 PM EST

RWE sets dividend policy, forecasts profit growth 01:08 PM EST

Ireland to raise "green" tax on plastic bags 01:07 PM EST

Ireland to raise "green" tax on plastic bags 01:07 PM EST

FEATURE-Saharan salt caravans ply ancient route 01:04 PM EST

FEATURE-China's investment curbs face test of steel 01:03 PM EST

FEATURE-Taiwan rankled by China litter washing up on beaches 01:03 PM EST

Kohn says vital Fed have hand in bank supervision 01:03 PM EST

MARKETS-BRITAIN-STOCKS (UPDATE 2)=2 12:59 PM EST

U.S., Brazil aim to create global ethanol market 12:54 PM EST

U.S., Brazil aim to create global ethanol market 12:54 PM EST

Medical costs push up consumer prices 12:52 PM EST

Medical costs push up consumer prices 12:51 PM EST

U.S. gold rallies more than 2 pct on fund buying 12:48 PM EST

Brazil's stocks, currency gain after Carnival 12:47 PM EST

U.S. FDA tells ADHD drugmakers to warn of risks 12:47 PM EST

British media group says Russia police raid office 12:44 PM EST

UPDATE 1 - Mittal U.S. plant sale seen drawing bidders 12:43 PM EST

CORRECTED - Court dismisses most complaints in Morgan Stanley case 12:42 PM EST

European shares end down on fear of U.S. rate rise 12:41 PM EST

French group Ubisoft says January sales rise 12:41 PM EST

New Issue-Vodafone sells $3.5 bln debt in four parts 12:40 PM EST

Virtual child porn may be a crime in Netherlands 12:40 PM EST

Shell gets US approval for offshore Arctic drilling 12:39 PM EST

UPDATE 1-SEC says ex-Biopure CEO in $120,000 settlement 12:39 PM EST

Italy govt "inclined to" present resignation" source 12:38 PM EST

When filing taxes, go slow 12:36 PM EST

BP cuts NGLs shipments from Sarnia on rail strike 12:35 PM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT - Citigroup raises Orascom, MTS target 12:33 PM EST

Romania finds no evidence of CIA jails: report 12:33 PM EST

FDA seeks tough warning on Genentech asthma drug 12:31 PM EST

U.S. doesn't want post-war reconstruction: Hezbollah 12:31 PM EST

Olmert says U.N., Lebanese army curbing Hezbollah 12:30 PM EST

Venezuela, Argentina to launch bond Monday - Chavez 12:30 PM EST

Brazil's central bank holds auction to buy dollars 12:26 PM EST

U.S. pressing Pakistan on counter-terrorism 12:25 PM EST

YouTube-CBS deal unravels: WSJ 12:24 PM EST

White House, Democrats spar over British troop move 12:24 PM EST

REFILE-U.S. pressing Pakistan on counter-terrorism 12:24 PM EST

YouTube-CBS deal unravels: WSJ 12:23 PM EST

Palm willing to sacrifice margins for market share 12:21 PM EST

Palm willing to sacrifice margins for market share 12:21 PM EST

CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-NYMEX silver volume sets record on Globex 12:21 PM EST

Capitalia CEO fights back over ousting threat-source 12:17 PM EST

Capitalia CEO fights back over ousting threat-source 12:17 PM EST

French group Colas 2006 net profit rises 29 pct 12:17 PM EST

Duke says S.C. Oconee 1 reactor back in few days 12:13 PM EST

Sonic Innovations sells its loss-making unit 12:12 PM EST

Asda to create 8,000 jobs with 28 new stores 12:11 PM EST

Ex-Biopure CEO to pay $120,000 to settle SEC case 12:10 PM EST

Fresh pipe problems extend BP's Northstar shutdown 12:08 PM EST

UPDATE 2-Venezuela, Argentina to issue bond in latest pact 12:08 PM EST

Veritas to pay $30 mln to settle fraud - SEC 12:05 PM EST

Veritas to pay $30 mln to settle fraud - SEC 12:05 PM EST

Nigerian Senate rebukes Obasanjo over elections 12:03 PM EST

Spanish soldier killed, 2 wounded in Afghanistan 12:03 PM EST

Stewart Enterpr names Thomas Crawford as President and Chief Executive Officer 12:01 PM EST

Egypt officer refuses Israel embassy guard duty 11:58 AM EST

UPDATE 4-Hedge fund TCI seeks ABN AMRO breakup 11:58 AM EST

Medco CEO: No plan to enter Caremark bidding fray 11:57 AM EST

Egypt officer refuses Israel embassy guard duty 11:57 AM EST

U.S. judge throws out conviction of ex-NYSE specialist 11:56 AM EST

Market Wrap 11:54 AM EST

Diana Shipping beats by $0.01 11:54 AM EST

Warner may play sour note for Sony BMG review 11:54 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Possis Medical Q2 earnings fall, cuts '07 sales view 11:52 AM EST

Airbus loses composure over composites 11:52 AM EST

Rice deplores Russian comment on missile shield 11:51 AM EST

Swedish saver group rejects AOL TradeDoubler bid 11:50 AM EST

Holly Energy Partners announces agreement with Plains All American Pipeline for joint ownership of new Utah crude oil pipeline 11:48 AM EST

Guinea unions insist on new premier as talks resume 11:48 AM EST

Composites discompose Airbus 11:47 AM EST

Composites discompose Airbus 11:47 AM EST

Gold recovers with oil, technical signals 11:43 AM EST

Cooper Industries sees strong start to 2007 11:42 AM EST

Cooper Industries sees strong start to 2007 11:42 AM EST

Pharmacyclics told Xcytrin NDA incomplete, shares sink 11:42 AM EST

Pixelworks says Samsung to use its chips; shares rise 11:41 AM EST

Brodeur stands tall as Devils beat Rangers 2-1 11:40 AM EST

U.S. seeks tough warning on Genentech asthma drug 11:39 AM EST

Jan CPI setback to keep Fed rate hike bias intact 11:38 AM EST

Eastman Chemical to buy back $300 mln of stock 11:37 AM EST

S&P to start quarterly U.S. home price index 11:37 AM EST

TJX posts lower quarterly profit, shares fall 11:34 AM EST

Winston Hotels agrees to be acquired by Wilbur Acquisition Holding Company for $14.10/share 11:34 AM EST

European shares fall as U.S. rate hike worries grow 11:34 AM EST

Moscow CableCom: Renova Media would acquire the equity interest in Moscow CableCom that it does not currently own at a cash price of $12.90 per share 11:31 AM EST

Goldman CEO's 2006 compensation totaled $54.3 mln 11:31 AM EST

Britons face bank charges 11:30 AM EST

Icelandic banks face test 11:30 AM EST

Icelandic banks face test 11:30 AM EST

Britons face bank charges 11:30 AM EST

US STOCKS-Wall St falls on rate concerns, HP's slide 11:30 AM EST

Pharmion reports Q4 results below consensus; guides Y07 revs in-line 11:28 AM EST

Tearful US soldier recounts rape of Iraqi girl 11:27 AM EST

Jack in the Box earnings up; shares hit new year-high 11:27 AM EST

Russia seeks to boost nuclear sales to South Africa 11:27 AM EST

New York Times shares rise on ad revenue gain 11:25 AM EST

Treasury's Paulson plans Asia trip in March 11:24 AM EST

US jury begins deliberations in Libby perjury case 11:24 AM EST

Wells Fargo cuts 320 subprime mortgage jobs 11:24 AM EST

Wells Fargo cuts 320 subprime mortgage jobs 11:24 AM EST

Scottish Re stock drops on loss, deal worries 11:24 AM EST

Scottish Re stock drops on loss, deal worries 11:24 AM EST

Synopsys beats on top and bottom line; issues in line Q2 and FY07 guidance 11:23 AM EST

UPDATE 1-U.S. Treasury's Paulson plans Asia trip in March 11:23 AM EST

Yen continues to slide despite BOJ rate hike 11:23 AM EST

Masters Cup tennis series moving to Europe in 2009 11:22 AM EST

Arena Pharm reports Q4 results above consensus 11:22 AM EST

Energy projects feel heat 11:21 AM EST

Energy projects feel heat 11:21 AM EST

FOREX-Yen continues to slide despite BOJ rate hike 11:20 AM EST

Ruths Chris Steak House beats by $0.02, issues FY07 GAAP EPS guidance 11:20 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 16:20:01 UTC 2007 11:20 AM EST

WebMD Health reports Q4 results above consensus, guides Y07 in-line 11:19 AM EST

Darfur rebel group says not invited to Libya talks 11:18 AM EST

Internet Gold says court approves merger and restructuring plan 11:17 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Foreign investment in Mexico surges 6 pct in 2006 11:16 AM EST

Iraq war will cloud Blair's place in history 11:15 AM EST

Dow Jones to name M. Peter McPherson Chairman of the Board 11:15 AM EST

Supervalu sets 2008 view, reaffirms 2007 outlook 11:15 AM EST

HP shares fall after quarterly results 11:15 AM EST

HP shares fall after quarterly results 11:13 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Lebanese hostage released in Nigeria-ENI CEO 11:13 AM EST

GrafTech Intl Board elects Craig Shular as Chairman 11:13 AM EST

Fronteer Development announces marketed deal in Canada 11:13 AM EST

Iraq war will cloud Blair's place in history 11:12 AM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-AG Edwards cuts Qualcomm to hold 11:12 AM EST

KCBT Value Line Stock Index volume/open interest 11:07 AM EST

Kellogg backs 2007 earnings-per-share forecast 11:06 AM EST

Kellogg backs 2007 earnings-per-share forecast 11:06 AM EST

U.S. FDA staff questions Corin hip device study 11:03 AM EST

U.S. FDA staff questions Corin hip device study 11:03 AM EST

Wild Oats Mkts: Whole Foods signs a definitive merger agreement with OATS 11:02 AM EST

Photon Dynamics Board has approved a cost reduction plan designed to accelerate the co's objective of consistent profitability; co workforce reduction 11:01 AM EST

Israel kills Islamic Jihad man behind foiled bombing 11:01 AM EST

Britain to cut Iraq troop levels by quarter 11:00 AM EST

Magma Design and Synopsys agreement narrows Delaware case 11:00 AM EST

Market View: Choppy/mixed action 10:59 AM EST

Toronto stocks drop as oils, miners lead retreat 10:59 AM EST

Veritas to pay $30 mln to settle fraud case - SEC 10:59 AM EST

Chad leader arrives in Libya for Darfur talks 10:59 AM EST

Lithuania to follow Danes out of Iraq 10:59 AM EST

CORRECTED: Denmark to pull out Iraq troops by August: PM 10:59 AM EST

Estonia set for world's first Internet election 10:58 AM EST

Cisco to buy maker of computer network equipment 10:55 AM EST

Negroponte plans to visit Asia but not North Korea 10:55 AM EST

Foreign investment in Mexico up 6.36 pct in 2006 10:55 AM EST

Home loan demand drops to lowest this year 10:54 AM EST

EU mergers and takeovers =2 10:53 AM EST

Leading economic index up for second straight month 10:52 AM EST

NASD fines Raymond James $2.75 mln, bars a manager 10:50 AM EST

NASD fines Raymond James $2.75 mln, bars a manager 10:50 AM EST

Lithuania to follow Danes out of Iraq 10:50 AM EST

World's first Internet election 10:50 AM EST

Saudi diplomatic drive runs into U.S. opposition 10:49 AM EST

Kazakh envoy seeks to dispel "Borat" image 10:49 AM EST

UDPATE 1-British activist freed from Angolan jail 10:48 AM EST

Gazprom: no comment on plans to buy Yukos assets 10:48 AM EST

UAE signs deals worth $381 mln at defence show 10:47 AM EST

Mexican stocks, peso off on U.S. inflation report 10:46 AM EST

Radical British planning overhaul set for end March 10:44 AM EST

Radical British planning overhaul set for end March 10:44 AM EST

Rape allegation ignites political row in Iraq 10:44 AM EST

Palm willing to sacrifice margins for market share 10:42 AM EST

Chile stocks dive in steepest fall in 8 months 10:42 AM EST

Corin extends losses as FDA staff question study 10:41 AM EST

Canada dlr storms higher on retail data, bonds off 10:41 AM EST

Gold futures rise early in NY on fund buying 10:41 AM EST

KIPCO says no deal on Wataniya stake sale - bourse 10:41 AM EST

Polish watchdog fines TPSA 339 mln zlotys 10:41 AM EST

UPDATE 2-El Paso sees 4th-qtr loss, plans pipeline MLP 10:41 AM EST

Negroponte plans to visit Asia but not North Korea 10:40 AM EST

Imperial rations gasoline to Ontario Esso stations 10:40 AM EST

Darfur rebel group says not invited to Libya talks 10:39 AM EST

Medco posts higher profit, lifts 2007 view 10:38 AM EST

Saudi diplomatic drive runs into U.S. opposition 10:38 AM EST

Investigation opened into suicides at Renault 10:38 AM EST

Investigation opened into suicides at Renault 10:38 AM EST

TEPPCO shuts fuel pipeline after Indiana leak 10:38 AM EST

Merck ending lobbying for mandatory Gardasil vaccine 10:37 AM EST

Rape allegation ignites political row in Iraq 10:36 AM EST

Cooper Industries says raises quarterly outlook 10:36 AM EST

Bond Watch: Market Trips on Data 10:34 AM EST

No end in sight for yen carry craze 10:34 AM EST

Further gains for Coal Index -DJUSCL- brings the Feb/two month high into play at 259.44-- session high 259.40 10:33 AM EST

Conferences and Shareholder/Analyst Meetings of Interest 10:33 AM EST

Chad prime minister flown to France after heart attack 10:30 AM EST

EU permits Lukoil buy of ConocoPhillips gas stations 10:30 AM EST

Pride, parties and now World Cup babies for Germany 10:30 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 15:30:01 UTC 2007 10:30 AM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Prudential ups price target 10:26 AM EST

UPDATE 2-Canada retail sales spike signals revived economy 10:25 AM EST

Greece hails ancient theater as exceptional find 10:25 AM EST

Greece hails ancient theater as exceptional find 10:25 AM EST

Earnings Calendar 10:24 AM EST

Taiwan rankled by China litter washing up on beaches 10:23 AM EST

EU fines elevator cartel a record 992 mln euros 10:21 AM EST

Greek National Bank 2006 net profit grows 36 pct 10:20 AM EST

Integrys Energy sees $186 mln merger cost over five years 10:19 AM EST

Fury at detentions under Sri Lanka anti-terror rules 10:18 AM EST

Nepal Maoists leave camps for food, U.N. concerned 10:18 AM EST

Car bomb kills three in Baghdad's Sadr City 10:16 AM EST

Car bomb kills three in Baghdad's Sadr City 10:15 AM EST

TREASURIES-Prices fall as January CPI cools rate cut hopes 10:13 AM EST

Best Buy to open 130 stores in U.S., China, Canada 10:13 AM EST

Israel building 3,000 new settler homes: watchdog 10:12 AM EST

Greek National Bank '06 net up 36 pct, meets fcasts 10:11 AM EST

Sberbank supervisory board sets offer price - I'fax 10:11 AM EST

US leading econ index up for 2nd straight month 10:10 AM EST

Novastar Fin corrects media statements: company expects to report GAAP profitability in coming years 10:09 AM EST

FACTBOX: Security developments in Iraq, Feb 21 10:09 AM EST

DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 10:09 AM EST

REFILE-UPDATE 1-UBS starts Gilead, Celgene with buy 10:08 AM EST

Empty boxes and politeness dent generosity 10:08 AM EST

FOREX-Yen continues slide despite BOJ rate hike 10:08 AM EST

Saskpool, Terra sign two-year wheat supply deal 10:08 AM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-Tween Brands Q4 net up; shares rise 10:07 AM EST

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bill sale calendar 10:05 AM EST

Kuznetsova too strong for Shaughnessy in Dubai 10:05 AM EST

US STOCKS-Indexes fall on rate worries, HP sell-off 10:05 AM EST

Israel building 3,000 new settler homes - watchdog 10:05 AM EST

UPDATE 1-PricewaterhouseCoopers' Japanese unit to shut down 10:03 AM EST

Chip maker NXP posts 12.4 pct Q4 sales drop 10:03 AM EST

Internet spoof lampoons "figure-skating" Irish PM 10:02 AM EST

White House, Democrats spar over British troop move 10:02 AM EST

CBOE stats - U.S. equity options daily data for Feb 20 10:02 AM EST

Fannie Mae sells $5 billion in bills 10:01 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 15:00:01 UTC 2007 10:00 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Chinese media company Xinhua files for U.S. IPO 09:59 AM EST

Is Bank shares slide after block trade 09:57 AM EST

Cisco to buy maker of computer network equipment 09:57 AM EST

Vodafone sells $3.5 billion debt in 4 parts 09:57 AM EST

Sri Lanka rebel blast kills 3, injures 16 -Military 09:57 AM EST

Negroponte plans to visit Asia but not North Korea 09:57 AM EST

Canada to act Wednesday if no CN rail settlement 09:56 AM EST

Canadian dollar rises to 7-week high 09:55 AM EST

French looking for l'amour online 09:55 AM EST

CBOE seat sale tops $2 million, an all-time high 09:55 AM EST

Software AG to boost net income 150 pct by 2011 09:54 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Mexico's Asur 4th-quarter net soars 09:54 AM EST

Diseased brains on display at Peru museum 09:52 AM EST

JetBlue says flight problems to hurt earnings 09:51 AM EST

JetBlue says flight problems to hurt earnings 09:51 AM EST

Fighting surgeons leave patient in the lurch 09:50 AM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Deutsche Bank cuts NovaStar Financial 09:50 AM EST

TJX posts lower 4th-quarter profit 09:48 AM EST

CORRECTED - CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-TABLE-Tanger Factory Q4 FFO rises 09:48 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Aeroflot eyes used Airbuses to cover urgent needs 09:46 AM EST

Bond Watch: Fed-Speak 09:44 AM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-UBS cuts CSX, Kansas City to neutral 09:42 AM EST

Nymex Energy Closing Prices 09:41 AM EST

At least 43 people killed in east Congo clashes 09:41 AM EST

At least 43 people killed in east Congo clashes 09:41 AM EST

Toronto stock index opens lower on broad retreat 09:41 AM EST

British out in force on Oscar red carpet 09:41 AM EST

Bookmaker pays out in advance on Mirren Oscar 09:41 AM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Lehman cuts Motorola to equal weight 09:39 AM EST

Greying Japan expects spike in birth rate for 2006 09:39 AM EST

Egypt says catches Palestinian with suicide belt 09:39 AM EST

Exploration Co. to buy private oil explorer for $95.6 mln 09:38 AM EST

Israel's Tower Semi to make image sensors for e2V 09:37 AM EST

US FDA staff questions Corin hip device study 09:37 AM EST

US STOCKS-Indexes fall at open on inflation worry 09:37 AM EST

Spending on video downloads to surge: study 09:37 AM EST

Chinese media company Xinhua files for U.S. IPO 09:36 AM EST

Schwab names Bettinger president and COO 09:36 AM EST

Iraqi PM fires senior Sunni Arab official 09:36 AM EST

Agricore joins with JRI to thwart Saskpool bid 09:34 AM EST

Pakistan's Islamist tide pushed back on Lahore campus 09:34 AM EST

PricewaterhouseCoopers' Japanese affiliate to shut down 09:33 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Dyax shares fall after Q4 loss widens 09:33 AM EST

Egypt says catches Palestinian with suicide belt 09:32 AM EST

Japan retail selling to check gold rise above $650 09:32 AM EST

HBO and Mattel doll up "American Girl" deal 09:32 AM EST

HBO and Mattel doll up "American Girl" deal 09:32 AM EST

U.S. Global Investors announces shareholder approval of amendment to its articles, stock split and cash dividend 09:31 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Chile stocks slump in third straight day of losses 09:31 AM EST

Iraqi PM fires senior Sunni Arab official 09:30 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 14:30:01 UTC 2007 09:30 AM EST

Janus wants to stay independent, grow 09:29 AM EST

FACTBOX: The U.S.-Iraqi Baghdad offensive 09:27 AM EST

Rice says Iraq coalition remains intact 09:27 AM EST

TABLE-Mind CTI Q4 net income falls 09:26 AM EST

Saputo buys Land O'Lakes cheese unit for $216 mln 09:26 AM EST

Zale profit beats estimate; shrs fall on outlook 09:26 AM EST

Zale profit beats estimate; shrs fall on outlook 09:26 AM EST

United Tech says to appeal EU price-fixing fine 09:25 AM EST

Allon files application for schizophrenia trial 09:25 AM EST

Vodafone sells $3.5 billion debt in 4 parts - lead 09:25 AM EST

Nokia expects handset prices to continue to fall 09:25 AM EST

Car bomb kills two in Baghdad's Sadr City 09:25 AM EST

U.S. manufacturers group sees slower growth in '07 09:23 AM EST

U.S.'s Rice says Iraq coalition remains intact 09:22 AM EST

Israel building 3,000 new settler homes: watchdog 09:22 AM EST

FACTBOX-The U.S.-Iraqi Baghdad offensive 09:21 AM EST

Annapolis Bancorp to buy back up to 5 pct of common stock 09:20 AM EST

U.S. says must fix treatment of wounded war veterans 09:18 AM EST

Bond Watch: FOMC Minutes Passed 09:18 AM EST

Medco sees 2008 EPS rising at least 20 pct 09:17 AM EST

Spanish soldier killed, 2 wounded in Afghanistan 09:17 AM EST

Andrew settles patent lawsuit against Beverly Manufacturing 09:17 AM EST

U.S. agency 2007 note sales calendar 09:17 AM EST

Central Parking, Taser, Texas Roadhouse rise 09:16 AM EST

Israeli warplanes fly low over south Lebanon 09:15 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Telestone to raise $6 mln from sale of shares, warrants 09:15 AM EST

FACTBOX-Policies of French presidential candidate Royal 09:12 AM EST

Toronto stocks poised to lose ground with oil, gas 09:11 AM EST

Spending on video downloads to surge: study 09:11 AM EST

Siemens says receives $450 million U.S. order 09:11 AM EST

TJX expands estimate of computer security breach 09:11 AM EST

Genentech says Patent Office rejects drug patent 09:11 AM EST

Canadian Natl Rail "condemns false statements issued by former UTU union official" 09:10 AM EST

UPDATE 4-Arcelor Mittal gives upbeat 2007 guidance 09:09 AM EST

TABLE-Perficient Q4 earnings rise 09:09 AM EST

First Data buys Datawire Communication Networks 09:08 AM EST

Israeli warplanes fly low over south Lebanon 09:08 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Owens Corning posts operating loss 09:06 AM EST

Perficient says acquires E-Tech Solutions for $12.2 mln 09:06 AM EST

Seven Guantanamo prisoners returned to Saudi Arabia 09:06 AM EST

Yen weak on BOJ caution, U.S. CPI hits stocks 09:06 AM EST

UPDATE 1-TransCanada to increase ownership in TC Pipelines 09:05 AM EST

TABLE-US LEC Q4 loss narrows 09:05 AM EST

Schwab names Bettinger president and COO 09:04 AM EST

Sistema sells Rosno stake to Allianz for $750 mln 09:04 AM EST

Sistema sells Rosno stake to Allianz for $750 mln 09:04 AM EST

Citigroup property unit closes $1.29 bln Asia fund 09:04 AM EST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen weak on BOJ caution, US CPI hits stocks 09:02 AM EST

EU approves purchase of Gallaher by Japan Tobacco 09:00 AM EST

St. Jude says FDA clears new design in catheter 09:00 AM EST

Abraxis gets FDA OK for generic Cefotan 09:00 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 14:00:01 UTC 2007 09:00 AM EST

Chile stocks slump over 1 pct,hit by profit-taking 08:59 AM EST

Saputo Inc news release 08:58 AM EST

Brazil mergers in ethanol and meat seen speeding up 08:57 AM EST

Epix delays reporting earnings due to stock-options grant probe 08:57 AM EST

US STOCKS-Wall St. set for lower open after CPI 08:56 AM EST

Saputo buys Land O'Lakes cheese unit for $216 mln 08:56 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Iamgold sees 55 percent production increase in 2007 08:56 AM EST

Apollo makes $1.95 bln bid proposal to Countrywide 08:55 AM EST

U.S. should scrap Cold War trade law: congressman 08:55 AM EST

Family stores in India's new retail 08:55 AM EST

Family stores in India's new retail 08:55 AM EST

TransCanada to increase ownership in TC Pipelines 08:54 AM EST

TREASURIES-Bonds fall on above-forecast CPI report 08:52 AM EST

Seven Guantanamo prisoners returned to Saudi Arabia 08:52 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Taser quarterly earns rise on sales jump 08:51 AM EST

FOREX-Dollar climbs on U.S. January inflation data 08:51 AM EST

Blair sees signs Syria will help on Iraq 08:51 AM EST

Little love for Brits in Basra but some fear future 08:51 AM EST

NY COMEX aluminum delivery notices 08:49 AM EST

Woman smuggles cocaine in chocolate cookies 08:49 AM EST

European shares dip on U.S. inflation concerns 08:49 AM EST

Dead dad earns pension from the freezer 08:49 AM EST

INSTANT VIEW 3-U.S. Jan core CPI higher than expected 08:47 AM EST

Cooper Industries sees strong start to 2007 08:46 AM EST

Telestone to raise $6 mln from sale of shares, warrants 08:46 AM EST

Saputo Inc. to Acquire the Activities of Land O'Lakes West Coast Industrial Cheese Business 08:46 AM EST

U.S.'s Rice says Iraq coalition remains intact 08:45 AM EST

BT upbeat on India, to launch in 6 weeks 08:44 AM EST

Iamgold sees 55 percent production increase in 2007 08:43 AM EST

TC PipeLines to privately place 17.4 mln units for $600 mln 08:43 AM EST

Comex Metals Closing Prices 08:41 AM EST

AT&T lands GM network contract worth near $1 bln 08:40 AM EST

British Airways chooses Boeing 777s over Airbus 08:39 AM EST

Yearning most common after loved one's death: study 08:38 AM EST

India, Pakistan commit to peace, police probe bombs 08:38 AM EST

Consumer prices rise 0.2 pct in Jan, more than expected; core 08:38 AM EST

TREASURIES-Bonds fall on above-forecast U.S. CPI 08:38 AM EST

Lightbridge sees gain from sale of unit; backs Q1 view 08:38 AM EST

US STOCKS-Futures fall further after CPI 08:37 AM EST

British activist likely to leave jail - Angola official 08:37 AM EST

Little love for Brits in Basra but some fear future 08:36 AM EST

Getty Images in talks to buy JupiterMedia-NY Post 08:35 AM EST

Scania buys GM Powertrain plant to boost capacity 08:34 AM EST

EAC profit beats forecasts, outlook weighs 08:33 AM EST

FOREX-Dollar gains after U.S. Jan inflation data 08:33 AM EST

UPDATE 1-IHOP quarterly earnings rise 08:32 AM EST

Black Hawk makes "hard landing" in Iraq-US military 08:31 AM EST

Supervalu sets 2008 view, reaffirms 2007 outlook 08:30 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 13:30:01 UTC 2007 08:30 AM EST

TABLE-Possis Medical Q2 earnings fall 08:29 AM EST

World Bank urges Indonesia to act fast on forests 08:28 AM EST

Health care spending seen doubling in 10 years 08:26 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Kazakhs threaten to suspend Chevron Tengiz licence 08:25 AM EST

Fairtrade urges rich world to transform poor lives 08:24 AM EST

Blair says Iran sending mixed nuclear signals 08:22 AM EST

Central Parking agrees to be acquired for about $726 mln 08:22 AM EST

JetBlue says flight problems to hurt earnings 08:22 AM EST

JetBlue says flight problems to hurt earnings 08:22 AM EST

UAW says "no opinion" on possible GM-Chrysler deal 08:22 AM EST

TABLE-Hecla Mining posts Q4 profit 08:21 AM EST

Coalcorp news release 08:20 AM EST

Cisco to buy Reactivity for $135 mln 08:19 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Providence Equity announces $12 bln fund 08:18 AM EST

Film shows despair under mountain of debt 08:17 AM EST

Canada's Sun Life favors U.S. for acquisitions 08:17 AM EST

Warner Music says EMI offer likely to be in cash 08:17 AM EST

US STOCKS-Futures flat to lower, CPI in focus 08:16 AM EST

TABLE-Brady Q2 earnings fall 08:16 AM EST

Warner Music says EMI offer likely to be in cash 08:16 AM EST

U.S. farm wives out of kitchen and off the farm 08:13 AM EST

King Pharma facility in Michigan wins FDA approval 08:12 AM EST

UAW says "no opinion" on possible GM-Chrysler deal 08:11 AM EST

Egypt catches Palestinian said planning attacks 08:10 AM EST

Pharmacyclics says FDA notifies Xcytrin application incomplete 08:10 AM EST

Juniper appoints Misys Plc CEO to board 08:09 AM EST

TABLE-Tween Brands Q4 earnings rise 08:08 AM EST

Relative Strength Leader --Healthcare Providers Index RXH-- probes target level 08:07 AM EST

Rare zoo-born rhino returns to land of ancestors 08:07 AM EST

DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to July 2007 08:06 AM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Sal Oppenheim cuts Volkswagen to reduce 08:05 AM EST

Argentina's Acindar 2006 net profit rises 10 pct 08:05 AM EST

Britain to cut Iraq force to 5,500 in 2007: Blair 08:04 AM EST

FEATURE-Fury at detentions under Sri Lanka anti-terror rules 08:03 AM EST

Film shows despair under debt 08:03 AM EST

AT&T lands GM global network contract 08:02 AM EST

Schindler to review fine before deciding on appeal 08:01 AM EST

Abbas to lobby Blair on government deal with Hamas 08:00 AM EST

UPDATE 1-UAW says 'no opinion' on possible GM-Chrysler deal 08:00 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 13:00:01 UTC 2007 08:00 AM EST

U.S. pursues insurgents downing copters in Iraq 07:59 AM EST

Nucor announces supplemental dividend of $0.50 07:57 AM EST

Chairmen back EADS, Airbus management - Bischoff 07:57 AM EST

Owens Corning posts operating loss 07:56 AM EST

Britain to cut Iraq force to 5,500 in 2007-Blair 07:56 AM EST

Henry Schein quarterly earnings rise 07:55 AM EST

Medco profit beats Street view, raises 2007 view 07:55 AM EST

Indonesian Adam Air plane damaged in hard landing 07:54 AM EST

Acquisitions boost Rona's fourth-quarter profit 07:54 AM EST

ACE Aviation earnings fall 07:54 AM EST

Zale second-quarter earnings rise 07:54 AM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-Bio-Imaging posts Q4 profit 07:53 AM EST

Cheney says British move sign of progress in Iraq 07:52 AM EST

Kenya's Barclays Bank full-year profits up 19 pct 07:49 AM EST

Taser earnings rise on sales jump 07:49 AM EST

Madagascar appeals for $242 mln to fix storm damage 07:49 AM EST

Madagascar appeals for $242 mln to fix storm damage 07:49 AM EST

Group 1 profit falls amid slowing Ford sales 07:47 AM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-LoJack Q4 earnings fall 07:47 AM EST

Britain to cut Iraq force to 5,500 in 2007-Blair 07:46 AM EST

FTD Group sets first quarterly dividend of $0.1625/shr 07:46 AM EST

Gottschalks signs multi-year agreement with HSBC retail services 07:46 AM EST

FTD Group announces secondary offering of 6 mln shares 07:45 AM EST

TABLE-Dyax Q4 loss widens 07:44 AM EST

Fed Tracker 07:43 AM EST

India child malnourishment rates worse than Africa 07:42 AM EST

INTERVIEW-US pursues insurgents downing copters in Iraq 07:42 AM EST

World Bank urges Indonesia to act fast on forests 07:40 AM EST

FACTBOX-Top EU Commission cartel fines 07:40 AM EST

Cheney says British move sign of progress in Iraq 07:39 AM EST

FOREX-Yen eyes record low vs euro after 'dovish' BOJ hike 07:39 AM EST

US military says copter made "hard landing" in Iraq 07:37 AM EST

Russia finds bird flu in new region, suspects more 07:36 AM EST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen weak as Japan caution eases investor worries 07:34 AM EST

CORRECTED - Nice Systems posts higher profit before items 07:33 AM EST

Sri Lanka says finds rebel grenades, cyanide at church 07:32 AM EST

TXU restarts Martin Lake 3 coal unit after work 07:32 AM EST

Spartan Stores promotes Dennis Eidson to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 07:30 AM EST

Kazakhs threaten to suspend Chevron Tengiz licence 07:30 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 12:30:01 UTC 2007 07:30 AM EST

US military says copter made "hard landing" in Iraq 07:29 AM EST

IHOP forecasts 2007 earnings below analysts' view 07:28 AM EST

Arcelor Mittal hopes can offset raw materials cost 07:26 AM EST

Market View: New rebound high in midday trade for Dow and S&P 500 07:26 AM EST

TABLE-Stereotaxis Q4 loss narrows 07:24 AM EST

Moderate earthquake shakes southeast Turkey 07:24 AM EST

EADS, Airbus bosses have chairmen support-Bischoff 07:24 AM EST

Sand ban not related to Singapore talks - Indonesia 07:22 AM EST

TABLE-Antigenics Q4 loss narrows 07:21 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Air Products plans 300 mln euro, 10-yr bond-banker 07:20 AM EST

TABLE-Immunicon Q4 net loss widens 07:19 AM EST

BioMimetic drug gets orphan status 07:18 AM EST

TABLE-NewStar Q4 loss widens 07:16 AM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-FairPoint Communications Q4 earnings fall 07:16 AM EST

Southern Ga. Vogtle 2 reactor slips to 80 pct power 07:16 AM EST

U.S. wants to leave Iraq "with honor", Cheney says 07:16 AM EST

Arcelor Mittal should have independent chairman-CEO 07:16 AM EST

IHOP 4th-qtr earnings rise 07:15 AM EST

TABLE-LoJack Q4 earnings fall 07:15 AM EST

Major Darfur rebel group not invited to Libya talks 07:15 AM EST

India, Pakistan commit to peace, police probe bombs 07:14 AM EST

Group 1 profit falls amid slowing Ford sales 07:14 AM EST

El Paso sees 82-98 cents/share profit in 2007 07:14 AM EST

Jack in the Box 1st-quarter earnings rise 07:13 AM EST

TABLE-Bio-Imaging posts Q4 profit 07:13 AM EST

MARKETS-BRITAIN-STOCKS (UPDATE 1)=2 07:13 AM EST

Iran condemns Dutch MP's Islam remarks as spiteful 07:12 AM EST

Russia finds bird flu in new region, suspects more 07:02 AM EST

Sberbank rights issue to raise $8.8 bln -minister 07:02 AM EST

UPDATE 4-Provision crimps EDF earnings but div lifts shares 07:01 AM EST

Entergy NY FitzPatrick reactor climbs to 93 pct power 07:01 AM EST

India child malnourishment rates worse than Africa 07:01 AM EST

India child malnourishment rates worse than Africa 07:01 AM EST

US mortgage applications drop in latest week-MBA 07:00 AM EST

Rona's fourth-quarter profit rises 07:00 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 12:00:01 UTC 2007 07:00 AM EST

Bond Watch: Trade Hangs Lower 06:59 AM EST

TEXT-TCI's letter to ABN AMRO seeking a breakup 06:58 AM EST

Israel building 3,000 new settler homes - watchdog 06:57 AM EST

Guinea unions insist on new premier as talks resume 06:57 AM EST

CHRONOLOGY-Iran's nuclear program 06:55 AM EST

Suicide car bomb kills up to 13 in Iraq's Najaf 06:54 AM EST

Greying Japan expects spike in birth rate for 2006 06:54 AM EST

MOVES-Dresdner Kleinwort, Marsh, Deutsch Bank, ANZ appointments 06:53 AM EST

Iraqi PM releases records of alleged rape victim 06:53 AM EST

EU: firms affected by lift cartel can go to court 06:52 AM EST

Ahtisaari sees no agreement on Kosovo status 06:52 AM EST

Denmark to join Britain in cutting Iraq troops-gov't 06:52 AM EST

Air Products plans 300 mln euro,10-yr bond -banker 06:52 AM EST

Army responsible for many Philippine killings: UN 06:51 AM EST

U.S. experts warn on North Korea nuclear warheads 06:50 AM EST

European shares lower; mixed results, ABN feature 06:49 AM EST

UPDATE 1-EU fines lift cartel 992 mln euros for price-fixing 06:46 AM EST

INTERVIEW-Fairtrade urges rich world to transform poor lives 06:44 AM EST

Agreement reached over burial for James Brown 06:44 AM EST

Agreement reached over burial for James Brown 06:43 AM EST

Agreement reached over burial for James Brown 06:43 AM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Wachovia raises Fossil to outperform 06:40 AM EST

South Korea, U.S. may hold farm trade talks in March 06:40 AM EST

TABLE-FairPoint Communications Q4 earnings fall 06:40 AM EST

Egyptian police find stash of mines in Sinai 06:40 AM EST

Moderate earthquake shakes southeast Turkey 06:38 AM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-Orbital Sciences Q4 net income rises marginally 06:36 AM EST

Wall Street seen easing slightly; inflation eyed 06:35 AM EST

Army responsible for many Philippine killings-UN 06:35 AM EST

Henry Schein quarterly earnings rise 06:35 AM EST

EU fines lift cartel 992 mln euros for price-fixing 06:32 AM EST

Suicide car bomber kills 13 in Iraq's Najaf 06:32 AM EST

FOREX-Yen eyes record low vs euro on BOJ outlook 06:32 AM EST

U.S. Q1 private-sector wage growth slows - BNA 06:30 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 11:30:01 UTC 2007 06:30 AM EST

Market View: Dow and S&P 500 stage limited bounce off support 06:29 AM EST

Bank of Japan raises rates to decade-high 0.5 pct 06:28 AM EST

Google - - 50 Day Alert 06:22 AM EST

TABLE-Orbital Sciences Q4 net income rises marginally 06:21 AM EST

Huntsman to restate certain 2006 periods 06:20 AM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Banc of America cuts American Capital 06:16 AM EST

TABLE-Lexicon Genetics posts Q4 loss 06:13 AM EST

Bond Watch: Stuck to Downside 06:11 AM EST

Host Hotels fourth-quarter FFO rises 06:11 AM EST

Wal-Mart's Asda says to create 8,000 jobs in UK 06:09 AM EST

TDK to take stake in Tabuchi, eyes power units 06:06 AM EST

Maybank Q2 net profit up 25 pct, eyes acquisitions 06:04 AM EST

ABM Industries awarded contract with The Port of Galveston, Texas 06:01 AM EST

Cingular Wireless completes Los Angeles expansion 06:00 AM EST

Iraqi PM fires senior Sunni Arab official 06:00 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 11:00:01 UTC 2007 06:00 AM EST

U.S. hip-hop film sparks debate on masculinity 05:59 AM EST

Australia rules out Iraq troop withdrawal 05:59 AM EST

Astra says no plans to cut in Japan as UK jobs go 05:57 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 10:56:27 UTC 2007 05:56 AM EST

Highlights-BOJ Governor Fukui remarks in news conference 05:54 AM EST

Three men run west-east across Sahara in 111 days 05:53 AM EST

BOJ deputy gov's vote against decision is a first 05:52 AM EST

ABC to pilot "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off: WSJ 05:50 AM EST

ABC to pilot "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off: WSJ 05:50 AM EST

Mittal plant sale seen drawing big bidders: WSJ 05:49 AM EST

South Thai bombs used Malaysian explosive -police 05:46 AM EST

Market View: Dow and S&P 500 set new lows, Nasdaq Comp reverses lower after rebound stall near flat line 05:43 AM EST

AstraZeneca says no plans to downsize in Japan 05:43 AM EST

Schneider sees easing raw materials helping H2 05:42 AM EST

HIGHLIGHTS-Japan govt, politicians' reaction to rate hike 05:41 AM EST

UPDATE 1-TABLE-EFunds Q4 earnings rise; sets 2007 outlook 05:41 AM EST

Location, location, isolation: CAR rues geography 05:40 AM EST

Wal-Mart's Asda says to create 8,000 jobs in UK 05:40 AM EST

Design Within Reach becomes current with SEC Filings 05:39 AM EST

Numico core profit in line, outlook disappoints 05:36 AM EST

India's Lever sees modern retailing boosting foods 05:36 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 10:34:48 UTC 2007 05:34 AM EST

Investors Capital reform backed by 6 shareholders in 10 05:34 AM EST

HK bourse woos Asian companies for IPOs 05:31 AM EST

FEATURE-Location, location, isolation: CAR rues geography 05:30 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 10:30:01 UTC 2007 05:30 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Mittal plant sale seen drawing big bidders - WSJ 05:29 AM EST

India probes Kashmir bomb link, militants deny role 05:29 AM EST

REFILE-UPDATE 1-Rentokil unit 2nd-round bids in March -sources 05:27 AM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-JP Morgan raises Progress Energy 05:26 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 10:26:04 UTC 2007 05:26 AM EST

UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-JP Morgan cuts Safeco to underweight 05:25 AM EST

United Tech holding near support zone 05:20 AM EST

Blair to announce start of Iraq troop exit 05:18 AM EST

FACTBOX-TCI proposals for ABN AMRO's shareholder meeting 05:17 AM EST

Market View: New session highs for Nasdaq Comp/100 05:16 AM EST

TF1 sees 2007 ad revenues up 6-8 pct, shares rise 05:14 AM EST

Renault, Nissan not interested in Chrysler: WSJ 05:13 AM EST

Zimbabwe police bans protests, rallies 05:13 AM EST

Zimbabwe police bans protests, rallies 05:13 AM EST

Iverson's return fails to spark Nuggets 05:12 AM EST

UPDATE 3-Anglo American profit up 46 pct, to return $3 bln 05:10 AM EST

European shares edge up, financials lead gains 05:09 AM EST

Three men run west-east across Sahara in 111 days 05:04 AM EST

India, Pakistan reaffirm peace vows after train attack 05:02 AM EST

Israel's ChipX buys assets from Oki Semiconductor 05:01 AM EST

Palomar Medical and Gillette expand their collaboration to develop and commercialize an additional light-based hair removal device for home use 05:01 AM EST

Thick fog shrouds Beijing, delays flights 05:00 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 10:00:01 UTC 2007 05:00 AM EST

Software AG says to more than double its dividend 05:00 AM EST

INTERVIEW-New controls ease Ghana blood diamond fears - gov't 04:59 AM EST

Glaxo warning on Avandia bone risk to help rivals 04:58 AM EST

Glaxo warning on Avandia bone risk to help rivals 04:58 AM EST

Airbus says BA bought 4 A320 aircraft 04:57 AM EST

Aeroflot eyes used Airbuses to cover urgent needs 04:54 AM EST

Home Construction -DJUSHB, XHB- on the defensive but stabilize near supports 04:50 AM EST

Perlhagen family to sell up to 1.5 mln Meda shares 04:46 AM EST

Petrohawk Energy announces proved reserves more than double to 1.076 Tcfe 04:45 AM EST

PRESS DIGEST - New York Times front page - Feb. 21 04:43 AM EST

British Airways chooses Boeing 777s over Airbus 04:41 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:41:12 UTC 2007 04:41 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:40:28 UTC 2007 04:40 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:40:01 UTC 2007 04:40 AM EST

Market View: Nasdaq Comp stabilizes near first level support at 2505/2500-- session low 2500 04:39 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:39:50 UTC 2007 04:39 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:39:28 UTC 2007 04:39 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:38:32 UTC 2007 04:38 AM EST

FACTBOX-Military and civilian deaths in Iraq 04:38 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:38:08 UTC 2007 04:38 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:37:53 UTC 2007 04:37 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:37:32 UTC 2007 04:37 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:36:43 UTC 2007 04:36 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:36:10 UTC 2007 04:36 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:35:43 UTC 2007 04:35 AM EST

Chip plant usage rate drops 04:32 AM EST

TAT Technologies Ltd. reportes that TA-TOP Limited Partnership exercised their warrants 04:32 AM EST

Merit Medical acquires exclusive rights to abdominal retraction system 04:31 AM EST

Israel kills Islamic Jihad man behind foiled bombing 04:30 AM EST

FEATURE-Loss-making CAR cotton industry seeks facelift 04:29 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Sweden to move faster on selloffs 04:28 AM EST

United Tech confirms the European Commission has assessed a 225 mln euro civil fine ($295 mln) against its Otis Elevator subsidiary 04:28 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Japan overnight call rate stable after BOJ rate hike 04:28 AM EST

On The Wires 04:26 AM EST

GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen down on Bank of Japan caution, stocks gain 04:26 AM EST

Providence Equity set to announce $12 bln fund-NYT 04:24 AM EST

FOREX-Yen falls broadly as BOJ seen tightening only slowly 04:23 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:16:49 UTC 2007 04:16 AM EST

Israeli warplanes fly low over south Lebanon 04:16 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:15:12 UTC 2007 04:15 AM EST

Exploration Company of DE to acquire Output Exploration LLC for $95.6 Million; adds additional Maverick Basin lease acreage 04:14 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:12:11 UTC 2007 04:12 AM EST

Genentech announces that the U.S. PTO issued a final Office action in its reexamination of the Cabilly 04:11 AM EST

XTO Energy increases proved reserves to a record 8.55 Tcfe,uUp 927 Bcfe or 12% 04:09 AM EST

TJX Cos now believes its computer system was also intruded upon in July 2005 and on various subsequent dates in 2005 04:07 AM EST

Japanese whaler may move, activists fear oil spill 04:07 AM EST

L-3 Comms MPRI signs driver training contract with United Rentals 04:06 AM EST

Best Buy plans to open approximately 130 new stores in the US, Canada and China during its 2008 fiscal year 04:03 AM EST

Andrew, Beverly reach settlement on patent infringement case 04:02 AM EST

Forgent: Court issues '746 patent claims construction ruling 04:02 AM EST

Japanese whaler may move, activists fear oil spill 04:01 AM EST

Transaction Systems receives additional notice from NASDAQ 04:01 AM EST

FTSE ticks up on banks, Imperial Tobacco bid talk 04:01 AM EST

St. Jude Medical receives FDA clearance for Venture Catheter with new delivery platform 04:01 AM EST

EFJ announces $1.2M contract to develop wireless solution for U.S. Military 04:00 AM EST

Zimbabwe bans protests, rallies to maintain order 04:00 AM EST

JGBs rise after rate move, BOJ pace seen slow 04:00 AM EST

S&P futures vs fair value: -6.0. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -9.2. 04:00 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 09:00:01 UTC 2007 04:00 AM EST

UniCredit's Pekao, BPH post strong Q4 results 03:59 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 03:58 AM EST

Arison to buy another 21.86 pct of Israel's H&C 03:58 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 08:57:30 UTC 2007 03:57 AM EST

Japan Fin Min Omi says respects BOJ rate decision 03:56 AM EST

Corin shares slip ahead of crunch FDA meeting 03:56 AM EST

Suicide car bomber kills 7 in Iraq's Najaf 03:50 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Imperial shares rally on Altria-Altadis bid talk 03:49 AM EST

On The Wires 03:49 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Bankrupt YUKOS asset sales to begin in March 03:46 AM EST

Charles Schwab appoints Walter Bettinger as President and COO 03:46 AM EST

Perficient acquires E-Tech Solutions 03:45 AM EST

Staffing firm Corporate Services seeks acquisitions 03:43 AM EST

EPIX Pharma delays earnings release on ongoing options review 03:40 AM EST

Japan PM says up to BOJ to decide monetary policy 03:40 AM EST

Army responsible for many Philippine killings-UN 03:38 AM EST

New York Times says Jan 2007 advertising revs for the co's business units from continuing operations decreased 2.1% 03:36 AM EST

Shares in Sonaecom fall after PT mounts defence 03:35 AM EST

Suicide car bomber kills 7 in Iraq's Najaf 03:35 AM EST

FACTBOX-Global interest rates in 2007 03:34 AM EST

Japan's Ota says govt respects BOJ rate decision 03:33 AM EST

S&P futures vs fair value: -4.6. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -8.0. 03:33 AM EST

IAMGOLD annaounces it produced 642,000 ounces of gold in 2006 at a weighted average cash cost of $321/ounce 03:33 AM EST

Schneider raises margin target after 2006 jump 03:33 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 08:35:01 UTC 2007 03:33 AM EST

FOREX-Yen slides as BOJ seen moving slow after rate rise 03:32 AM EST

Novavax: Pre-Clinical study of Novavax's seasonal influenza vaccine published in journal 'Vaccine' 03:31 AM EST

Verichip announced today the completion of its first three Hugs infant protection systems in Portugal 03:31 AM EST

Philippine lawmaker fights on from hospital detention 03:31 AM EST

Cash Systems announces a new multi-year contract with Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 03:30 AM EST

DIARY - Germany - to March 22 03:30 AM EST

Iraqi PM releases records of alleged rape victim 03:23 AM EST

Strike by splinter rebel group hits southeast Nepal 03:20 AM EST

Strike by splinter rebel group hits southeast Nepal 03:20 AM EST

Brambles CEO retires, profits disappoint 03:18 AM EST

Bond Watch: Creeping Higher Before Data 03:18 AM EST

European shares higher; results, ABN in focus 03:17 AM EST

PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - Feb 21 03:16 AM EST

On The Wires 03:13 AM EST

Seven Guantanamo prisoners returned to Saudi Arabia 03:10 AM EST

Beau Bridges leads "Families" at Fox 03:09 AM EST

"Idol" producers to run ailing Emmy Awards 03:08 AM EST

"O.C." veteran joins LL Cool J in drama pilot 03:08 AM EST

"O.C." veteran joins LL Cool J in drama pilot 03:08 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Investors yank emergency action request in BP suit 03:08 AM EST

Bush may visit Poland over missile shield: paper 03:07 AM EST

"Dreamgirls" star recruited for Fox cop drama 03:06 AM EST

"Idol" producers to run ailing Emmy Awards 03:06 AM EST

"Dreamgirls" star recruited for Fox cop drama 03:06 AM EST

AT&T wins global networking contract worth nearly $1 bln from General Motors 03:05 AM EST

Cisco Systems announces agreement to acquire Reactivity 03:04 AM EST

Survival expert Bernstein wild for Discovery 03:04 AM EST

Survival expert Bernstein wild for Discovery 03:04 AM EST

Tyler Tech strengthens presence in Ohio with three county contracts 03:03 AM EST

L-1 Identity Solutions receives order from Texas Department of Public Safety for criminal booking solutions 03:03 AM EST

BOJ's Fukui:Yen weakness not all market distortion 03:03 AM EST

Hansen Natural to report Q4 sales and preliminary financial information on Feb 27 03:02 AM EST

Shares in Sonaecom fall after strong PT defence 03:02 AM EST

Synergetics says it and IRIX have recently completed discovery phase of the lawsuit 03:01 AM EST

Central Parking to be acquired by private equity firms for $22.53 per share in cash 03:01 AM EST

Fukui: Rates based on economy,still low for growth 03:01 AM EST

Novo-Nordisk A/S: TransTech Pharma obtains exclusive license to glucokinase activator program for the treatment of diabetes from Novo Nordisk 03:00 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 08:00:47 UTC 2007 03:00 AM EST

S&P futures vs fair value: -2.9. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -4.5. 03:00 AM EST

Hecla Mining announces sale of Hollister Project 03:00 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 07:58:28 UTC 2007 02:58 AM EST

UPDATE 1-Japan's govt asks BOJ to explain policy 02:57 AM EST

ABN says will treat breakup proposal with respect 02:57 AM EST

Nordea has record year, sees revenue growth ahead 02:56 AM EST

Uganda arrests ex-rebels over deadly grenade blast 02:52 AM EST

Antares Pharma announces notice of allowance for newest ATD gel patent 02:51 AM EST

UK's A&L profits up; CEO to exit, stoking bid talk 02:50 AM EST

UK's A&L profits up; CEO to exit, stoking bid talk 02:50 AM EST

Japan LDP sec gen Nakagawa:BOJ must be responsible 02:44 AM EST

Wimpey sees lower profits, targets cost cuts 02:42 AM EST

TOPIX at 15-yr closing high, Nikkei dips after BOJ 02:37 AM EST

Wimpey profit edges up, sets 2007 cost target 02:36 AM EST

Clarient receives new patent covering rare cell detection 02:31 AM EST

FTD Group initiates dividend program, announces 6 mln share secondary offering 02:30 AM EST

Colopast signs deal to sell Brachytherapy business 02:29 AM EST

Bankrupt YUKOS asset sales to begin in March 02:27 AM EST

Israeli forces kill Islamic Jihad man, group says 02:26 AM EST

Japan govt asks BOJ to explain policy-MOF official 02:22 AM EST

DIARY - Americas holidays to December 2007 =2 02:19 AM EST

Mortgage Applications 02:19 AM EST

NBC stations game for new Merv Griffin show 02:19 AM EST

Sapporo considering management buyout-report 02:16 AM EST

Anglo American profit up 46 pct, to return $3 bln 02:13 AM EST

Warner Music says EMI offer would likely be all cash 02:13 AM EST

Lonmin appoints Ferguson as finance director 02:13 AM EST

British Airways orders four Boeing 777 planes 02:12 AM EST

S.Africa's Tiger Brands to sell Dairybelle unit 02:10 AM EST

Group 1 Auto misses by $0.11, reaffirms Y07 guidance 02:10 AM EST

TOPIX at 15-yr closing high, Nikkei dips after BOJ 02:07 AM EST

Stereotaxis reports narrower than expected loss 02:05 AM EST

TREASURIES-Dip in Asia despite JGB rebound post-BOJ 02:03 AM EST

Procter & Gamble to invest $53 million in Poland-paper 02:03 AM EST

Biomimetic Therapeutics receives orphan drug designation for rhPDGF-BB treatment of osteonecrosis of the jaw 02:01 AM EST

European stocks -- Factors to watch on Feb 21 01:59 AM EST

Merck: Vaccine safety group releases Gardasil reaction report 01:58 AM EST

FOREX-Yen slips despite rate rise as BOJ moves seen slow 01:56 AM EST

Japan overnight call rate holds near new BOJ target 01:55 AM EST

Orient-Express Hotels says CEO resigns 01:55 AM EST

XM, Sirius plan seen testing US antitrust limits 01:53 AM EST

NEC Electronics to close old factory lines - Nikkei 01:53 AM EST

Indonesia seeks more jail terms in Poso beheadings 01:53 AM EST

PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Feb 21 01:43 AM EST

JGBs recoup after BOJ rate rise,lift pace seen slow 01:43 AM EST

EDF 2006 profits surge, EBITDA below forecasts 01:38 AM EST

On The Wires 01:38 AM EST

U.S. boosts Heineken profit, but costs seen rising 01:30 AM EST

eFunds reports in line, guides Y07 EPS and revs in line 01:25 AM EST

BJ's Wholesale announces voluntary recall of pre-packaged Wellsley Farms brand fresh mushrooms due to possible health risk 01:22 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 06:21:38 UTC 2007 01:21 AM EST

Ranbaxy says no plans to issue U.S. shares 01:21 AM EST

European Markets 01:20 AM EST

Asian Markets 01:20 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 06:20:30 UTC 2007 01:20 AM EST

Stock Market Update - Wed Feb 21 06:20:00 UTC 2007 01:20 AM EST

Warner Music Group: Further statement regarding potential WMG proposal to acquire EMI Group 01:19 AM EST

Arcelor Mittal '06 EBITDA slightly off expectations 01:16 AM EST

BOJ view unchanged: Economy expanding moderately 01:08 AM EST

On The Wires 01:08 AM EST

TOPIX at 15-year closing high,Nikkei dips after BOJ 01:08 AM EST

Bollywood's Saif must stop smoking - worried mum 01:01 AM EST

Bollywood's Saif must stop smoking - worried mum 01:01 AM EST

Indonesia targeting peaceful Papua protests - group 01:00 AM EST

Indonesia targeting peaceful Papua protests - group 01:00 AM EST

DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to July 2007 01:00 AM EST

DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from February 22 01:00 AM EST

DIARY - Today in Germany - February 21 01:00 AM EST

Death toll hits 18 from Indian school outing 12:57 AM EST

Venus reaches Memphis quarter-finals 12:57 AM EST

TEXT-BOJ statement after rate hike decision 12:54 AM EST

Japan MOF official says BOJ rate hike as expected 12:52 AM EST

Granite on World Championship Sports team 12:43 AM EST

Granite on World Championship Sports team 12:43 AM EST

Yen rises then tumbles after BOJ lifts rates 12:41 AM EST

Japan's Omi says respects BOJ's rate hike decision 12:40 AM EST

JGB futures trim losses after BOJ raises rates 12:33 AM EST

BOJ says it will adjust rates gradually 12:30 AM EST

Nikkei recoups some losses after rate hike 12:28 AM EST

River run-off threatens Great Barrier Reef 12:27 AM EST

River run-off threatens Great Barrier Reef 12:27 AM EST

Death toll hits 18 from Indian school outing 12:26 AM EST

JAPAN-BOJ/DECISION 12:25 AM EST

River run-off threatens Great Barrier Reef 12:24 AM EST

BOJ governor proposes interest rate hike - source 12:01 AM EST

JGB futures drop on BOJ Fukui rate proposal report 12:00 AM EST

DIARY - Belgium to March 31, 2007 12:00 AM EST

Videos

Oz, Singapore, Korea at records 09:37 PM EST

Japan small investors revolt 08:59 PM EST

Oscars: Best actor and actress picks 07:26 PM EST

Banning cluster bombs 06:56 PM EST

Rolling out the red carpet 05:08 PM EST

Talk of the Town: No rehab for Brit 05:02 PM EST

UK troop withdrawl affecting the US? 04:22 PM EST

Global Coverage: UK to pull troops 03:50 PM EST

JetBlue turns to damage control 02:48 PM EST

Iran on collision course with UN 02:23 PM EST

Dow jitters on inflation and rate 01:50 PM EST

Battle over Smith's body continues 01:12 PM EST

Oscars: Leading ladies 11:43 AM EST

Political crisis after PM resigns 11:11 AM EST

Iran remains defiant 10:35 AM EST

Oscars: Leading men 10:35 AM EST

Jury deliberates Libby case 09:35 AM EST

Denmark withdraws from Iraq 09:17 AM EST

Swapping the euro for the Chiemgauer 09:05 AM EST

Going back to his roots 08:58 AM EST

EU issues largest cartel fine ever 08:41 AM EST

Schoolchildren die in boat tragedy 08:33 AM EST

Countdown to World Cup cricket 08:27 AM EST

Iraq bombings claim more victims 08:19 AM EST

Anglo American profit jumps 06:49 AM EST

Wondering about Machu Picchu 06:42 AM EST

Global Coverage: Iran deadline 05:52 AM EST

The Update: UK to cut Iraq troops 05:10 AM EST

Blair reduces troops in Iraq 04:50 AM EST

Berlin: Middle East talks 04:08 AM EST

Global Coverage: Hague 03:58 AM EST

Tony Blair: Iraq troop reduction 03:21 AM EST

Suicide blast near market 03:01 AM EST

UK troop withdrawal: Lord Ashdown 02:18 AM EST

Putin on the slopes 02:02 AM EST

Rare rhino home to breed 01:53 AM EST

The Update: Blair eyes withdrawal 01:41 AM EST

Train survivors return home 01:40 AM EST

Fancy wearing bin liner? 01:27 AM EST

Colombian villagers flee volcano 12:37 AM EST

Blair on Brit troops leaving Iraq 12:28 AM EST

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