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| Panel OKs key regulatory measure; House vote next WASHINGTON (AP) -- A key House panel voted Wednesday to slap new restraints on big Wall Street institutions and to demand greater openness from the nation's central bank, clearing a significant hurdle in the drive for a sweeping financial regulations overhaul.... hosted.ap.org |
Ireland GDP Turns Positive Ireland emerged from recession, at least in technical terms, as gross domestic product rose 0.3% in the third quarter. But output declined if profits from multinationals were excluded. online.wsj.com |
U.K. Data Hint at Recovery Rising lending and manufacturing activity showed more signs of life at the end of last year, indicating that the U.K. economy could have emerged from recession in the fourth quarter. online.wsj.com |
Home Builder Confidence Falls Confidence among U.S. home builders fell for the second straight month in January, as the weak labor market and foreclosure deals weigh on demand for new homes. online.wsj.com |
PROMISES, PROMISES: Skepticism on Obama tax credit WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's push to create jobs includes a new tax credit for small businesses that add employees, an idea that fell flat in Congress last year and continues to have skeptics this year.... hosted.ap.org |