Reuters - The U.S. dollar fell and Asian stocks
surrendered some gains on Wednesday, after a report that Iran
tested a missile that could reach Israel, raising concerns this
week's $9 dip in oil prices is only fleeting.
Reuters - Oil was little changed above $136 a
barrel on Wednesday after falling more than $5 a day ago when
the Federal Reserve chairman said that emergency cash may be
available past year-end, boosting the dollar and U.S. stocks.
Reuters - Stocks rose in another turbulent
session on Tuesday as a pullback in oil prices eased worries
about consumer and business spending, while financial shares
gained after the Fed chairman said he may keep open a lifeline
for banks.
AFP - Japan's core machinery orders were unexpectedly strong in May but experts warned the official figures released on Wednesday had failed to dispel gloom about prospects for Asia's largest economy.
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AFP - Google has rolled out a challenge to virtual world giant Second Life with free software that lets people create their own online 3D worlds that can be embedded on websites and melded with other online functions.
Reuters - Video game publisher Electronic
Arts Inc said on Tuesday it complied with a
regulator's request for more information on its Take-Two
Interactive Software Inc bid, moving a step closer to
buying its rival.
VMware shares plunge on CEO change, slowing growth
(AP)
AP - VMware Inc. abruptly replaced co-founder Diane Greene as chief executive Tuesday and lowered its sales outlook, triggering alarms that pounded the business software maker's shares to their lowest depths since the company's lucrative public offering 11 months ago.