Bank shares fall in London after failure of U.S. package
Bank shares tumbled on the London stock exchange Tuesday following the rejection by the US House of Representatives of the massive US bail-out plan.
Sarkozy set to meet bankers as French shares plunge
French President Nicolas Sarkozy was to meet with the heads of French banks and insurance companies later Tuesday, as French shares tumbled for a second consecutive day i...
Nikkei hits three-year low on Wall Street's heavy selloff
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average tumbled to a three-year low Tuesday after a massive selloff overnight on Wall Street.
No short sales ban, existing rules adequate, says regulator
C.B. Bhave, chairman of market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), Tuesday said there was no need for imposing a ban on short sales as existing regul...
Japan concerned over rejection of U.S. bail-out plan
Japan Tuesday expressed concern over the rejection of the U.S. government's $700-billion bail-out plan by the US House of Representatives.
Green buildings to top agenda of ISO meet in Dubai
The effects on the environment caused by the booming construction industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will top the agenda of the annual meeting of the Internationa...
India's fuel cell project fuels controversy
A fuel cell is a device that in principle operates like a battery, combining hydrogen with oxygen to generate electricity without causing pollution.
Bloodiest day for Toronto exchange in 8 years
In its biggest single-day loss in eight years, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) sank more than 840 points after the US House of Representatives rejected the $700-billion ...
Paris rolls out red carpet for Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday began a two-day visit to Paris during which India will seal a civil nuclear pact with France
Zibika.com to enter insurance broking
Zibika.com, an internet start-up and personal finance portal has planned to enter the insurance broking space. It is looking for a strategic investor who is willing to pu...