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US chains beef up meals to lift profits

Published on August 26, 2010 By Greg

International Market Report 26th August 2010
The Nikkei edged up 0.3% or 27.13 points to 8,872.52. The Topix was flat at 807.61. The Dow finished 19 points higher at 10,060. The Nasdaq added 17 points at 2,141. The S&P 500 gained 3 points to reach 1,055.
In the US Fast-food chains are rolling out more expensive premium [...]

European Central Bank seeks bids to sterilise bond buys

Published on August 25, 2010 By Greg

International Market Report 25th August 2010
The Nikkei dropped 1.7% or 149.75 points to close at 8,845.39. The Topix dropped 1.3% to to close at 807.31. The Dow closed dropped 133 points to 10,040 while Nasdaq dropped 35 points to 2,213. The S&P 500 ended 15 points lower at 1,051.
Yesterday, the ECB called for bids to [...]

The EU approves further Debt from Greece

Published on August 20, 2010 By Greg

International Market Report 20th August 2010
The Nikkei dropped 1.7% or 162.69 points to 9,199.99, while the broader Topix dropped 1.6% to 830.65. The Dow dropped 144 points to close at 10,271, however the S&P 500 dropped 18 points to close at 1,075. The NASDAQ fell 36 points to close at 2,178.
Wheat prices rose to $7 [...]