Bernanke speech and US retail sales sent most Asian stocks down. US retail sales, which were weaker than expected, caused most Asian stocks to drop Tuesday.
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Amber alert sparks debate about wireless emergency system
America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response Alert triggered debates on the unnecessary interruptions it caused.
UK residents near EDF nuclear plant to receive GBP128 million
UK towns near Electricite de France SA's new nuclear power station would get up to GBP128 million as benefit from the government.
Bernanke's testimony causes world stock markets to waver
Bernanke's testimony caused world stock markets to waver between gains and losses. The testimony of US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke made investors cautious.
Hollande sets out Eur3 billion in cuts as his popularity nose dives
President Francois Hollande would set out Eur3 billion in expenditure cuts and close tax gaps in face of poll slump.
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Three countries pledged support for Egypt's dying economy. Three countries still believe in the conflicted country of Egypt. These nations - the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, expressed their support towards the Egypt saying that the North African country is "too big to fail.
Cayman Islands and 25 European countries signed MOUs for continued hedge funds marketing in the EU. The Cayman Islands and 25 European countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Share allocation of First Citizens disappointed Permell. Peter Permell, a minority shareholder rights advocate, was disappointed by the government's allocation of shares of First Citizens Bank.
China planned to add 10GW solar power annually over the next 3 years. China will be adding 10GW of solar power annually for the next 3 years, said a statement from the State Council.
Britain would only consider pension funds and insurers for the sale of its Lloyds Banking Group stocks and would rebuff private equity and foreign funds.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority laid out plans to invest US$200 million in Indian real estate. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority revealed plans to make investments of about US$200 million in Indian real estate emphasizing a trend for significant Gulf sovereign wealth funds to diversify from developed markets such as Northern American countries and Europe, two sources with knowledge of the deal said.
China planned to promote technology and boost the progress in energy-saving industries to unleash the economy's potential.
The power reforms implemented by Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy would cost utilities approximately Eur2.7 billion.
India's commerce and industry minister, Anand Sharma, said that India was ready to begin talks regarding bilateral investment treaty.
