Euro, stocks up ahead of Italian debt sale (Reuters)
Reuters - European shares and the single currency rose on Friday after positive comments on the region's outlook from the European Central Bank and the success of Spain's bond auction, with attention focused on Italy's first debt sale of the year.
US Chamber sees limp economy, high unemployment rate in election year (The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - US Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Donohue offered a grim outlook for cutting the politically sensitive unemployment rate ahead of Election 2012, citing a forecast for relatively weak economic growth.
Global shares gain as strong debt sales ease risk (Reuters)
Reuters - Asian shares rose to a one-month high and the euro clung near its strongest in a week on Friday as strong demand for Spanish and Italian debt sales tempered risk aversion ahead of another auction from Rome later in the day.
Bumpy earnings season ahead for banks (AP)
AP - You can usually tell a lot about the health of the U.S. economy by looking at the financial results of banks. They're the people who finance new factories, plant expansions and fatter payrolls.
EU, Japan prepare for Iran oil embargo (Reuters)
Reuters - Europe and Japan moved ahead on Tuesday in planning for punitive cuts in oil imports from Iran, where a senior official dismissed Western anger at news Tehran is enriching uranium deep underground as cover for ulterior motives.
Wall Street finishes up as earnings, euro zone eyed (Reuters)
Reuters - Stocks ended slightly higher on Monday in a light-volume session as investors stayed cautious ahead of corporate earnings and key auctions for European debt this week.
Malaysian court clears Anwar of sodomy charges (Reuters)
Reuters - A Malaysian court acquitted opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim of sodomy charges on Monday, a surprise ruling that could accelerate the political comeback of one of Asia's most celebrated reformers ahead of an expected election this year.
Go Ahead, Drop This Tablet Into the Toilet (Mashable)
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LAS VEGAS: Admit it, you've used your favorite gadget gear in the bathroom and, at least once, that phone (or even your tablet) has taken the plunge. You fumbled and in it went into the toilet or sink -- or perhaps the tub. If you have one of these new tablets and phones from Fujitsu, though, you don’t have to worry. They can survive a drop into the drink and even full submersion for up to 30 minutes. Fujitsu proved this simple fact in a live demonstration at this year's CES 2012.
Global regulators signal leeway on new bank liquidity rules (Reuters)
Reuters - Global regulators vowed on Sunday to press ahead with tough new liquidity rules for banks from 2015, but in a move to head off opposition from industry, also said lenders can tap into safety buffers in times of stress.
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