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* Dollar firm after G7 backs Japan's easing efforts * Dollar hits 4-1/2-year highs versus yen * Oil, gold prices fall on dollar's strength * U.S., European stocks pause at recent highs By Richard Leong NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters) - The dollar rose...

* Dollar firm after G7 backs Japan's easing efforts * Dollar hits 4-1/2-year highs versus yen * Oil, gold prices fall on dollar's strength * U.S., European stocks stall at recent highs By Richard Leong NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters) - The dollar...

May 13 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Monday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com. MARSH & MCLENNAN CO Marsh, the insurance broking and risk-management unit of...

* Brent oil loses 1 pct on lighter U.S./China demand * Gold down similarly on stronger dollar, retail sales * Corn and copper rally, helping CRB to a steady close By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters) - Oil prices dropped their most in two...

By John Balassi NEW YORK, May 13 (IFR) - Although stock futures are in the red Monday morning after a big run last week and weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data, the issuance trend in the credit markets should continue -- supported by investors...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average surged to a fresh 5-1/2-year high on Monday as the weakening yen further bolstered exporters, while brokerage shares attracted buyers who see growing volume bringing in much more fee income. The benchmark...

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - Stacey Kalivas should be celebrating her graduation from college later this week. Instead, the 22 year-old is getting ready to move back home with broken dreams and in debt. Kalivas is a member of the...

* FTSEurofirst 300 up 0.5 pct, hits fresh 5-yr highs * ArcelorMittal, BT, Generali results beat expectations * Yen weakness seen hurting some exporters By Toni Vorobyova LONDON, May 10 (Reuters) - European equities scaled fresh five-year highs on...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese shares climbed to a 5-1/2 year high on Friday as the U.S. dollar broke through the elusive 100-yen mark and extended its gains, with exporters and financials leading the charge on prospects of enhanced corporate earnings. The...

May 9 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Thursday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com. BLACKSTONE GROUP LP The world's largest alternative asset manager hired former...

May 9 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S. companies, including Yahoo and News Corp, on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS * Yahoo : Raymond James raises price target to $30 from $27; rating outperform...

* Outsourcing sector defies recession in Portugal * Global leaders in Portugal, Portuguese firms expand abroad * Bailout reforms, incentives to benefit outsourcing firms * Language skills, location, networks are key advantages By Andrei Khalip...