
1:03pm: There's a new rumor about Greece every day (or minute) but one thing is clear. The Greek stock surge may be short-lived. More

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is taking bets on Facebook's IPO price and even the opening bell-ringer. Bono, anyone?

There is growing optimism in global financial markets that the eurozone debt crisis is finally improving. But problems in Greece and Portugal remain unresolved.

Chrysler Group's earnings of $182 million completes comeback that includes federal bailout, bankruptcy and purchase by Fiat Group.
Chinese PMI reading from government signals expansion in manufacturing, while HSBC report shows contraction for 3rd straight month.

European Commission blocks proposed merger of exchange operators Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext.

Uptick in violence post-U.S. withdrawal sparks fears that Iraq may not be able to deliver on its lofty oil production targets.

The oil giant says earnings rose 2% in the fourth quarter, despite a drop in oil and gas production. Shares

Unions, trade groups and Democratic lawmakers from industrial Midwest call on Obama administration to take action against rising tide of Chinese auto parts.

Most leaders of the 27-nation EU agree to a fiscal compact and endorse a plan to strengthen a financial firewall against the debt crisis. No new help for Greece.

Carnival projects a hit of up to $395 million from the Costa Concordia tragedy off Italy as well as the rising cost of fuel.
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