The stability of local, national, and global finances affects every aspect of the economy at large, including stocks, commodities, and foreign exchange markets.  In this age of financial uncertainty and fluctuations, keeping current with the latest finance news and spotting patterns is critical for making informed financial decisions both now and for the future.  Up to date financial news stories help provide insight for investors, business owners, people with stock and retirement portfolios, and everyday consumers.  Technology has made accessing current, relevant information easier than ever.

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• Swinney defends referendum voters
  
  Finance Secretary John Swinney defends plans to let EU nationals living in Scotland vote in the independence referendum.
  BBC News.  Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:30:24 GMT.
• Half our big firms fail report test
  
  MORE than half the corporates in the ASX 50 have failed to adequately report non-financial risks, according to research. ...
  The Australian.  Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT.
• Greek Talks at a Delicate Point, Official Says
  
  The Greek finance minister said that debt talks on a second rescue deal were “on a razor’s edge,” with major issues unresolved ahead of a crucial deadline on Sunday.
  By Niki Kitsantonis.  International Herald Tribune.  Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:14:51 GMT.
• Greek Official Says Barriers Remain in Talks With Creditors
  
  The Greek finance minister said that talks with foreign creditors on a second rescue deal were “on a razor’s edge,” with major issues unresolved ahead of a crucial deadline on Sunday.
  By Niki Kitsantonis.  International Herald Tribune.  Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:46:43 GMT.
• Kodak to quit lengthy link with academy
  
  Eastman Kodak wants to end its contract for naming rights to the Los Angeles theatre that hosts the Academy Awards as it tries to improve its financial position enough to move out of bankruptcy.Its financial advisers say the ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200.
• Clinton: US, Europe must do more against tyrants
  
  The Obama administration on Saturday called for stepped up U.S.-European cooperation to isolate tyrannies like the Assad regime in Syria, promote democracy in the Arab World and beyond and repair damage from the global financial crisis.
  Miami Herald.  Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:16 EST.
• Tories' concern at charity links
  
  The Conservatives demand answers about links between the Labour Party and the chief executive of a charity facing allegations of financial mismanagement.
  BBC News.  Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:27:50 GMT.
• Zoltek Soars On Strong FY Q1; Shorts Running For Cover?
  
  Shares of Zoltek, a producer of carbon fibers used to produce wind mills, are skyrocketing following a strong financial report for the companys fiscal first quarter ended December 31.
  By Eric Savitz.  Forbes.  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:10:13 GMT.
• Africa: China's Gift a Tribute to Relations With Africa
  
  [Fahamu] Which other friend of Africa would be willing to fund, design, build and maintain a new $200 million AU headquarters in the middle of a global financial crisis?
  All Africa.  Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:09:20 GMT.
• MediSwipe plans to acquire social media network
  
  MediSwipe, a Los Angeles-based provider of merchant payment services and financial products for the healthcare industry, signed a letter of intent to acquire the assets of ReachMeDaily.com, a social media network used by residents in nursing ...
  Modern Healthcare.  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST.

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