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British banks to get $63B infusion from government

LONDON -- Three of the largest British banks said Monday they plan to take up to $63 billion of government money to boost their balance sheets.


Global stocks, oil jump after bank rescue plans

LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks jumped on Monday from last week's four-year low after policymakers around the world took new and drastic steps to rescue banks and prevent the global economy from sinking into recession.


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UK banks to take $64 billion in government funds (Reuters, October 13, 2008; 3:00 AM)

UK banks to take $64 billion in government funds (Reuters, October 13, 2008; 2:43 AM)

Asia stocks rally on hopes for bank rescues (Reuters, October 13, 2008; 2:32 AM)

Philips core profit down, to slow share buyback (Reuters, October 13, 2008; 1:56 AM)

Ford friction led to Leclair's exit: report (Reuters, October 13, 2008; 1:17 AM)

Most Asian markets rise after last week's rout (AP, October 13, 2008; 1:07 AM)

Ithaca, NY, wants to be America's 1st podcar city (AP, October 13, 2008; 12:56 AM)

McCain vows to whip Obama's 'you know what' (AP, October 13, 2008; 12:31 AM)

Gov't eyes plan to take ownership stakes in banks (AP, October 13, 2008; 12:31 AM)

Boeing, Union held talks with Federal mediator: report (Reuters, October 13, 2008; 12:27 AM)

Oil rebounds in Asia on Europe bank rescue plan (AP, October 13, 2008; 12:19 AM)

Europe Unified On Proposal to Protect Banks:  World Governments Respond to Crisis (Post, October 13, 2008; Page A01)

Investors face more uncertainty as bailout widens (AP, October 12, 2008; 10:43 PM)

Is the era of easy credit over for the long haul? (AP, October 12, 2008; 9:48 PM)

Beyond merger talks, GM eyes federal funds (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 9:45 PM)

Soros slams US, EU leaders for 'slow' response (AP, October 12, 2008; 8:17 PM)

U.S. small businesses squeezed in credit crunch (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 8:10 PM)

Europe bank rescue plan brings hope (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 7:26 PM)

Final hour of trading keeps Wall Street on edge (AP, October 12, 2008; 6:26 PM)

Futures rise on bank rescue plan (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 6:15 PM)

World Bank to protect poor from economic turmoil (AP, October 12, 2008; 5:52 PM)

Key points of euro nations' financial crisis plan (AP, October 12, 2008; 5:43 PM)

For stocks, high anxiety rules (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 4:27 PM)

Exploring the worst-case scenario (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 3:10 PM)

Details about debt at some newspaper companies (AP, October 12, 2008; 3:02 PM)

Liquidation unlikely as papers miss obligations (AP, October 12, 2008; 2:53 PM)

AIG knew of potential problems in valuing swaps: report (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 2:32 PM)

China looking inward as foreign economies slow (AP, October 12, 2008; 11:20 AM)

Financial markets near complete freeze (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 11:06 AM)

Bankruptcy financing gets pricier and more elusive (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 10:04 AM)

China vows stable growth in face of global turmoil (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 7:51 AM)

Emirates officials say nation's banks are strong (AP, October 12, 2008; 7:01 AM)

UK banks set to unveil bailout plans: source (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 6:35 AM)

Iran to study all factors before proposing oil cut (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 6:20 AM)

Analysts: GM would need cash to acquire Chrysler (AP, October 12, 2008; 5:13 AM)

Tax rebate, food stamp money possible in aid plan (AP, October 12, 2008; 5:12 AM)

Tax rebate, food stamp money possible in aid plan (AP, October 12, 2008; 2:58 AM)

Euro-zone chiefs meet to coordinate on meltdown (AP, October 12, 2008; 2:52 AM)

Bush, allies seek to calm jittery investors (AP, October 12, 2008; 2:45 AM)

Britain to launch banking rescue: paper (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 2:35 AM)

Iran to seek OPEC oil output cut: minister (Reuters, October 12, 2008; 2:18 AM)

Battered by Industry Slump, GM and Chrysler Hold Merger Talks (Post, October 12, 2008; Page A15)

Hyundai Motor unlikely to meet 2008 U.S. sales target (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 9:17 PM)

Wealth funds, recipients adopt investing principles (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 7:27 PM)

Chrysler, GM have merger talks: sources (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 7:18 PM)

Chrysler, GM have merger talks: sources (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 7:18 PM)

GM talked merger with Ford before Chrysler: report (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 5:41 PM)

AIG's gallows humor gives bankers a laugh (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 4:52 PM)

Italy to push for broader G7 membership (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 3:57 PM)

Key dates in Chrysler's recent history (AP, October 11, 2008; 3:28 PM)

For Bush, last 100 days to feature 'no letting up' (AP, October 11, 2008; 2:23 PM)

Acquisition talks: About the automakers (AP, October 11, 2008; 2:13 PM)

Ford plans to sell Mazda shares: source (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 1:28 PM)

Paulson warns emerging markets not immune to turmoil (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 1:16 PM)

Sarkozy, Merkel prepare European crisis plan (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 12:44 PM)

All that money you've lost _ where did it go? (AP, October 11, 2008; 12:41 PM)

Iceland, Britain agree in principle on Icesave (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 12:40 PM)

Bush's statement on financial crisis (AP, October 11, 2008; 9:20 AM)

Belgium offers Fortis shareholders profit coupon (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 6:02 AM)

GM, Chrysler in merger talks: source (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 2:48 AM)

GM, Chrysler in merger talks: source (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 2:48 AM)

Ford plans to sell Mazda shares: source (Reuters, October 11, 2008; 1:30 AM)

Bush Seeks to Calm the Nation, Warns That 'Anxiety Can Feed Anxiety' (Post, October 11, 2008; Page A12)

General Motors, Chrysler in merger talks: NY Times (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 10:56 PM)

General Motors, Chrysler in merger talks: NY Times (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 10:56 PM)

Two small banks fail; brings 2008 tally to 15 (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 10:01 PM)

GE mulled bank charter as credit markets chilled (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 8:50 PM)

Policy-makers weighing more steps to bolster banks (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 8:41 PM)

Pepsi to reinvest in soft drink business (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 8:34 PM)

Investor Jim Rogers says still likes commodities (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 8:10 PM)

GM, Ford say not considering bankruptcy (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 7:34 PM)

Trade gap narrows in August on lower oil prices (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 7:32 PM)

Bush ex-aide says economic woes a security risk (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 7:32 PM)

Wachovia to skip vote on stock issuance to Wells (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 7:21 PM)

Japan's MUFG may seek to change M. Stanley deal: report (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 7:19 PM)

G7 pledges united crisis response but rifts emerge (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 4:52 PM)

G7 pledges united crisis response but rifts emerge (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 4:52 PM)

Market ends mostly lower after wild session (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 4:48 PM)

Oil drops 10 percent on demand, risk concerns (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 4:37 PM)

Morgan Stanley, MUFG not renegotiating deal: source (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 4:29 PM)

Bank of America, JPMorgan, lead bank rally (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 4:20 PM)

G7 unlikely to adopt UK backstop plan: official (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 3:42 PM)

Signs of limited credit thaw emerge in money markets (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 3:01 PM)

What rate cut? Interbank lending rates keep rising (AP, October 10, 2008; 2:48 PM)

Markets stampede lower; global finance chiefs meet (AP, October 10, 2008; 2:45 PM)

Bush says financial rescue plan big enough to work (AP, October 10, 2008; 2:45 PM)

Stocks extend huge losses to 8th straight day (AP, October 10, 2008; 2:28 PM)

Morgan Stanley shares sink on worries about future (AP, October 10, 2008; 2:25 PM)

G7 discussing bank support measures: source (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 1:51 PM)

Locked up: Sales of safes grow as economy slides (AP, October 10, 2008; 1:30 PM)

Venezuela tax agency closes McDonald's temporarily (AP, October 10, 2008; 1:11 PM)

GE 3Q profit off 22 pct, but meets lower forecast (AP, October 10, 2008; 12:58 PM)

Ford taps European chief for new CFO (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 12:45 PM)

Federal regulators clear Wells Fargo-Wachovia deal (AP, October 10, 2008; 12:39 PM)

Judge says Wachovia hearing possible Monday (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 12:39 PM)

GE profit drop as expected, finance unit a drag (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 12:25 PM)

Mexico auctions off more foreign reserves for peso (AP, October 10, 2008; 12:23 PM)

Judge says Wachovia hearing possible Monday (Reuters, October 10, 2008; 11:59 AM)

AP source: GM could announce production cuts soon (AP, October 10, 2008; 11:59 AM)

Oil falls near 13-month low on global slowdown (AP, October 10, 2008; 11:50 AM)

Text of Bush's remarks Friday on the economy (AP, October 10, 2008; 11:20 AM)

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