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Most Asian stock markets recovered Monday (10/13/08) after last week’s historic sell-off as governments around the world intensified efforts to boost the ailing financial system. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index, which tumbled more than 7% Friday, opened over 2% but shed its gains to trade about 360.50 points higher, or 2.44%, at 15,157.37.

AGRICULTURE Rice market quiet again following mid-year price spike WALAILAK KEERATIPIPATPONG Relative quiet is expected to prevail in the thai rice market over the rest of this year as buyers will opt for only small amounts, in contrast to the big lots acquired during the food crisis in the middle of the year, rice traders say.

Remember “change we can believe in”? How about “the straight talk express”? The first is the mantra of believers in Barack Obama, the second was John McCain’s war wagon during his 2000 primary fight for the Republican nomination. Though Dubya ultimately prevailed, McCain’s image as political brave heart got a righteous polishing.

A diverse group of 20 northern Nevada companies are finalists for the Governor’s Industry Appreciation “Distinguished Business of the Year” Awards. For the first time, companies are being recognized in four categories including: community support, workforce/education, innovation and start-up, with five finalists in each group.

The Dow ended its worst week ever Friday (10/10/08) and capped a staggering eight-session selloff that has seen the blue-chip index fall 2,400 points. Investors could be in for another rough ride as Citigroup and Merrill Lynch are on tap to report results this week, giving another glimpse into just

Something very strange is happening in the financial markets. And I can show you what it is and what it means… If September didn’t give you enough to worry about, consider what will happen to real estate prices as unemployment grows steadily over the next several months.

The World Bank agreed Sunday (10/12/08) to help developing countries strengthen their economies, bolster their financial systems, maintain growth and protect the poor against the financial turmoil roiling international markets.

Morgan Stanley was racing on Friday (10/20/08) to secure its financial lifeline from a big Japanese bank as confidence in the embattled Wall Street bank continued to erode. Investors have begun to question whether the Japanese bank, the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, will go through with its $9

U.S. regulators sent a letter to American International Group Inc in March warning of its lack of transparency and ability to oversee its financial products, a top Democratic lawmaker said on Tuesday (10/7/08). Rep.

Having tried without success to unlock frozen credit markets, the Treasury Department is considering taking ownership stakes in many United States banks to try to restore confidence in the financial system, according to government officials.