Archive for October, 2009

TOKYO — Japan central bank said Friday it would stop buying corporate debt in December, ending some of the emergency credit measures implemented earlier this year as it battled recession, plunging markets and a lending freeze.

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Japan central bank to end corporate debt buying

In rough financial waters, debt-elimination schemes come out of the woodwork. And even well-educated, street-smart consumers fall for them.

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Debt diet to fatten your bank account

Can the brochures, mailers, newspaper ads matter so close to the election?

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Big money being spent on Walnut Creek’s Measure I

RALEIGH, N.C. Three North Carolina state agencies will receive a combined $34 million more because Gov.

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Funds freed up for some N.C. state agencies

American HomePatient Inc. said it received a fourth extension on when it must repay $226 million of debt that was initially due on Aug. 1.

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American HomePatient gets fourth extension to repay debt

Three North Carolina state agencies will receive a combined $34 million more because Gov. Beverly Perdue’s administration is freeing up funds it initially held back this year due to budget worries

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Holdbacks Smaller For Some NC State Agencies

The stock market fell 2.8% on Friday as investors lost faith in the strength of an unfolding economic recovery

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Stocks Sink As Poor Sales Add to Investor Worries

Oct. 30 — Cemex SAB , the world’s third-largest cement maker, is considering selling a 5-year to 10-year bond within six months to pay bank debt and push maturities beyond 2014, Chief Executive Officer Lorenzo Zambrano said.

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Cemex Considers Long-Term Bond to Pay Bank Debt

Europe faces a massive bill as grapples with the aftermath of recession and the cost of economic stimulus steps, but the surge in government debt looks manageable for the 16 countries that enjoy the protection of euro zone membership.

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Debt mountain looms but euro zone can climb it

Figures on government spending and debt

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Figures on Government Spending and Debt