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German Stocks Jump Most in 7 Months, Led by Banks; BMW Advances (Bloomberg.com) Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- German stocks rallied the most in seven months, led by banks, on speculation the U.S. government's takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will shore up the mortgage market and limit credit-market losses at financial firms.
Canadian Stocks Fall, Led by Suncor, Potash; TD Bank Advances (Bloomberg.com) Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Canada's main stock index fell to the lowest in almost eight months, led by material and energy producers, on concern the U.S. bailout of the biggest mortgage companies won't spur growth enough to boost commodity demand.
U.K. Stocks Surge, Led by HSBC and RBS Before Trading Halted (Bloomberg.com) Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks surged the most in more than seven months, led by financial companies, after the U.S. government's takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fueled speculation the mortgage market may stabilize.
Brazilian Stocks Rise, Led by Banks and Builders; Bolsa Climbs (Bloomberg.com) Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Brazilian stocks rose the most in two weeks, led by homebuilders and banks, as the U.S. government's takeover of the two biggest mortgage finance companies bolstered confidence in the global financial system and commodities gained.
Brazilian Stocks Rise, Led by Banks and Builders; Bolsa Climbs (Bloomberg.com) Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Brazilian stocks rose for a second day, led by homebuilders and banks, as the U.S. government's takeover of the two biggest mortgage finance companies boosted confidence in the global financial system and inflation eased.
Asian Stocks Rise in U.S., Led by Mitsubishi, Mizuho, Westpac (Bloomberg.com) Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose in U.S. trading, led by banks, on speculation the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will stabilize the global financial system battered by more than $500 billion in bank credit losses.
Rage over casino visit led to fatal fire, jury told (Stuff) A Korean man's rage at his partner's visit to the Sky City Casino led to him starting a fire at her workplace in which she died, a jury was told today.
Japan's Stocks Fall, Led by Shippers, on Fees; Acom Set to Jump (Bloomberg.com) Sept. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's stocks fell, led by shipping companies, after marine cargo rates for commodities declined for a 14th day on concern demand from China will weaken.
Canadian Stocks Fall, Led by Suncor, Potash; TD-Bank Advances (Bloomberg.com) Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Canada's main stock index fell to the lowest in almost six months, led by material and energy producers, on concern the U.S. bailout of the biggest mortgage companies won't spur growth enough to boost commodity demand.
Canadian Stocks Gain, Led by Banks, Research In Motion, EnCana (Bloomberg.com) Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian stocks rose the most in eight days, led by banks, as the U.S. takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spurred optimism markets can recover from more than $500 billion in mortgage losses.
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