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Dutch Reach Budget Deal 27 Aug 2013 | 07:56 pm

The Dutch government reached a deal on an $8 austerity package for 2014 in a bid to meet European Union budget requirements, despite fierce resistance to more belt-tightening.

France Strikes Down Mercedes Ban 27 Aug 2013 | 07:54 pm

France's highest administrative court struck down the country's environmental ban on certain Mercedes-Benz cars, allowing manufacturer Daimler to resume deliveries in France.

Consumer Confidence Edges Higher 27 Aug 2013 | 07:45 pm

U.S. consumer confidence edged higher in August as income expectations rose, according to a report.

Trader in J.P. Morgan 'Whale' Case Arrested 27 Aug 2013 | 07:33 pm

One of two former J.P. Morgan traders charged with hiding losses on bad bets that cost the bank more than $6 billion turned himself in to Spanish police in Madrid.

Gold Nears Three-Month High 27 Aug 2013 | 07:29 pm

Gold futures rallied 1.7% as escalating tensions in Syria and fresh U.S. debt-ceiling worries drove investors to seek safety in gold.

Glitch Hits CBOE Exchange 27 Aug 2013 | 07:15 pm

CBOE Holdings alerted traders to "delayed or no market data" coming from its futures exchange early Tuesday. The company said the system is now operating normally.

On Path for IPO, Japan Post Brings Cash 27 Aug 2013 | 06:54 pm

Japan Post fully disclosed its results for the first time, saying it earned a net $1.64 billion, as it prepares for a gigantic IPO.

Entergy to Close Vermont Nuclear Plant 27 Aug 2013 | 06:51 pm

Entergy plans to close its Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant late next year, the latest U.S. plant to close amid difficult economic times for the nuclear power industry.

Tiffany Raises Outlook as Margins Widen 27 Aug 2013 | 05:37 pm

Tiffany's earnings rose by a stronger-than-expected 16% as the high-end jewelry retailer reported broad revenue growth, while margins strengthened amid price increases.

Garry Jones to Head LME 27 Aug 2013 | 04:29 pm

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, which bought London Metal Exchange last year, has appointed Garry Jones as chief executive of the U.K.-based bourse.

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