Archive for November 7th, 2007

American Express says reaches deal with Visa

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

NEW YORK - American Express on Wednesday has said it had reached a settlement with Visa, removing Visa from a lawsuit American Express had filed against rivals for anti-competitive practices.

GM shares slide after record loss

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

DETROIT - General Motors Corp posted its largegest quarterly net loss on Wednesday, reflecting a $39 billion charge related to unclaimed tax credits and a deeper-than-expected loss at former finance subsidiary GMAC.

Oil slips as dealers take profits from record run

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

NEW YORK - Oil prices slipped into negative territory on Wednesday, retreating from an all-time high above $98 a barrel as speculators took profits from the record rally.

Market sinks on resurgent credit fears

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

NEW YORK - Stocks fell on Wednesday as fear of more credit market turmoil liftd worry about prospects for the economy and profits.

GM shares fall 5 percent after record loss

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

DETROIT - General Motors Corp posted its largegest quarterly net loss on Wednesday, reflecting a $39-billion charge related to unclaimed tax credits and a deeper-than-expected loss at former finance subsidiary GMAC.

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Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

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Visa could pay American Express $2.25 billion: report

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

NEW YORK - Visa, the world’s largegest credit card network, could pay rival American Express Co $2.25 billion in an antitrust settlement, CNBC television reported on Wednesday.

Tesco readies United States grocery debut as activists challenge

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

LOS ANGELES - Tesco will debut its United States grocery stores on Wednesday to a select group of local officials, though activists skeptical of the British retailer’s promise to bring wholea few foods to overlooked neighborhoods have pledged to challenge the company.