Last week, May 1, was Labor Day here in the Philippines. Labor groups protested, marched in the streets. Laborers around the country called for wage increases. Others just took the day off and had an enjoyable holiday with their families. In general, though,

On May 1, the Dow Jones industrial average soared 189 points, roaring past 13,000 for the first time since Jan. 3. Wide daily stock-price swings are becoming rare, blue chips have regained most of the ground lost earlier this year and there's less ...

Press release from Valencia Group, on the launch of its new bedding line which are all “Made In Spain”. This is part of Valencia’s Monarch Series, Ambient Sleep Systems Mattress: LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire - May 1, 2008) - The Valencia Group, (www.valenciagroupus.com)

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - Banc of America Investment Services Inc, a unit of Bank of America Corp (BAC.N: Quote , Profile , Research ), has settled charges it failed to disclose it favored affiliated mutual funds, the U.S. Securities and Exchange ...

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair addresses a Palestinian Investment event in London, Thursday, May 1, 2008. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his predecessor Tony Blair opened talks Thursday aimed at spurring investment in the occupied ...

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