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Stock futures edge lower after two-day run; Fed, ECB eyed
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures dipped on Monday, indicating the S&P 500 may give back some gains from the prior two sessions that pushed the benchmark index to its highest close since May 3.
Shamed HSBC takes $2 billion hit for U.S., UK flaws
LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC's boss said on Monday revelations of lax anti-money laundering controls had been "shameful and embarrassing" for Europe's biggest bank, and may force it to pay out well over $2 billion for those flaws and in compensation for UK mis-selling.
Enbridge to replace leaky Wisconsin oil pipeline Monday
GRAND MARSH, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Canada's Enbridge Inc prepared on Sunday to replace part of a pipeline that leaked more than 1,000 barrels of oil in a Wisconsin field, shutting down a key conduit from Canada and provoking fresh ire from Washington.
GM ousts global marketing chief over soccer deal: source
NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Motors Co ousted its global marketing chief Joel Ewanick a little more than two years after he joined the company to lead an overhaul of its marketing strategy.
Euro zone crisis heads for September crunch
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Over the past couple of years, Europe has muddled through a long series of crunch moments in its debt crisis, but this September is shaping up as a "make-or-break" month as policymakers run desperately short of options to save the common currency.
Banks cooperate for lower fines in Euribor probe: sources
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Several banks under investigation for suspected rigging of euro interest rates are cooperating with EU antitrust regulators in the hope of lower fines, two people familiar with the matter said on Monday, putting them at a higher risk of lawsuits.
China to launch key projects, spur private investment
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's government said on Monday it would make investments in key projects in a bid to encourage private sector finance to play a greater role in developing vital industry sectors including railways, utilities, finance and healthcare.
Spanish recession deepens in second quarter
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain slid deeper into recession in the second quarter as a tough new round of austerity to head off the budget crisis that threatens the euro took effect both on overall demand and the price consumers have to pay for goods.
UK sets out terms of urgent Libor review
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's government set out the terms for a revamp of a key interest rate rigged by a number of banks, including Barclays , saying on Monday that urgent reform is required.
KPMG International ex-chairman joins Wal-Mart board
(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc on Monday said that the retired chairman of accounting and consulting firm KPMG International has joined its board of directors, effective immediately.
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