The Guardian

Google, Verizon and net neutrality: reaction from the web The Guardian Google and Verizon have put forward a joint policy framework aimed at allaying fears the two companies could bring an end to the internet principle of net neutrality. In a joint op-ed in the Washington Post today, the Google chief executive, ... Web Plan From Google and Verizon Is Criticized New York Times Verizon, Google and the Future of the Net PC World Is the Google-Verizon Proposal a Setback for Net Neutrality? TIME Computerworld (blog)  -Washington Post  -Los Angeles Times all 738 news articles »

 

Reuters Africa

Growth worries fuel dollar bounce ahead of Fed MarketWatch LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The US dollar was higher versus most major rivals Tuesday after a soft round of data on Chinese imports boosted worries about the pace of global growth, strategists said. ... Dollar Strengthens on Fed Speculation, Global Recovery Concern BusinessWeek Traders cut bets against dollar Financial Times FOREX-Dollar on a knife-edge as Fed meets Reuters Bloomberg  -Washington Post  -ABC News all 1,789 news articles »

 

Reuters (press release)

Saudi Arabia Lets RIM Continue BlackBerry Services BusinessWeek Aug. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia allowed Research In Motion Ltd. to continue BlackBerry services while asking the Canadian company to put in place a system that will let the kingdom monitor user data. ... Saudi holds off on BlackBerry messenger ban AFP Saudi Regulator Won't Ban BlackBerry Wall Street Journal Saudi to continue BlackBerry service The Associated Press Computerworld  -Reuters  -Economic Times all 2,551 news articles »

 

Reuters Africa

HIGHLIGHTS 2-BOJ's Shirakawa: spent much time debating yen rise Reuters TOKYO Aug 10 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa said on Tuesday the central bank's board spent much time debating the recent rise in the yen and how it could affect business sentiment. The central bank kept interest rates steady and ... Japan's Bonds Fall After Central Bank Refrains From Increasing Liquidity Bloomberg BoJ decision to stay put spooks investors Financial Times Bank of Japan keeps interest rate steady at 0.1% AFP New York Times  -Reuters India  -BBC News all 547 news articles »

 

Telegraph.co.uk

BP well could be permanently sealed by end of week CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Adm. Allen says the relief well is nearing the main well for intercept and cementing (CNN) -- The disaster of epic proportions in the Gulf of Mexico still is on track to be resolved at the end of this week, according to the ... BP's "Mission accomplished" moment CNNMoney Gulf relief well down to final, tricky 100 feet The Associated Press For BP, a $3 billion start as end is in sight Washington Post Wall Street Journal  -New York Times  -Christian Science Monitor all 3,798 news articles »

 

MiamiHerald.com

Health woes force out Sara Lee boss Brenda Barnes Chicago Sun-Times Sara Lee, the Downers Grove company known for its meats and bakery goods, must search for a new leader as well as its own direction, analysts said Monday after the firm announced that its six-year CEO, Brenda Barnes, ... Sara Lee Chief is Leaving After a Stroke New York Times (blog) Sara Lee looks beyond Brenda Barnes Chicago Tribune Sara Lee head steps down after stroke Financial Times Wall Street Journal  -ABC News  -MarketWatch all 300 news articles »

 

The Guardian

Five reasons HP's Mark Hurd resigned BusinessWeek The official reason for Mark Hurd's resignation as chairman and CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co. over an allegation of sexual harassment left a lot of questions unanswered. Hurd's resignation was announced after the close of markets ... Hewlett-Packard, investors traumatized by CEO's sudden exit Los Angeles Times Hewlett Took a PR Firm's Advice in the Hurd Case New York Times Ellison Says HP Ouster of Hurd Like Apple Firing Jobs Bloomberg Crain's New York Business  -Reuters  -CNET all 5,069 news articles »

 

CBC.ca

`Buy and Bail' Homeowners Get Past Mortgage Hurdles From Fannie, Freddie Bloomberg Harvey Collier, a mortgage broker in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, says he gets as many as 10 calls a month from people planning to default on their loans. The twist: They first want financing to buy ... Freddie Mac narrows loss, but firm needs more government aid Washington Post Freddie Mac Seeks More Aid Amid Loss Wall Street Journal Gov't likely to keep big mortgage market role The Associated Press Christian Science Monitor  -Telegraph.co.uk  -San Francisco Chronicle all 574 news articles »

 

MiamiHerald.com

Skype files IPO registration with SEC BusinessWeek Skype SA seeks to raise US$100 million through an initial public offering (IPO) in the US, as the Luxembourg-based provider of Internet telephony, video calling and instant messaging communications seeks to diversify and boost its ... Skype IPO Could Help Out Silicon Valley New York Times Skype plans $100-million IPO Los Angeles Times CORRECT: Skype Joins Big-Name IPO List Less Than A Year After Buyout Wall Street Journal Boston Globe  -Digital Spy  -San Francisco Chronicle all 535 news articles »