CURRENT NEWS ITEM: DOLLAR SLIGHTLY HIGHER AS MARKET FALLS

TOP - 50 RELEVANT BREAKING NEWS

1. Share market closes slightly higher

   THE share market has closed in positive territory, with weakness in the financials offset by gains in the materials and energy sectors.

2. Dollar falls lower, to US66c

   THE Australian dollar was lower at noon as investors abandoned the high-yielding currency after heavy falls on local and overseas equity markets and ahead of a meeting of world leaders in Washington on the weekend.

3. Flat market...The ten areas with the biggest property price falls

   City centre flats dominate a survey indicating the 10 areas in England and Wales with the biggest falls in property prices.

4. Morgan’s Market Value Falls Below Mitsubishi Deal Price

   As of early Friday afternoon, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's long-awaited investment in Morgan Stanley could more than give the Japanese bank a big stake in the embattled firm. Technically, it could buy Morgan Stanley outright.

5. ASML Holding Falls During Pre-Market

   ASML Holding NV (ASML) is showing weakness during pre-market trading on Tuesday. At 8:13 am ET the stock is trading at $15.38 down $0.75 from Monday's close.

6. Pepsico Falls During Pre-Market On Earnings Release And Lowered Guidance

   Pepsico, Inc. (PEP) is falling during pre-market trading on Tuesday following the release of quarterly results which included a lowered full-year guidance.

7. Dollar falls to US69c

   THE dollar was lower at noon after volatile trade this morning, as uncertainty about the impact of government rescue packages around the world dampened investor sentiment.

8. HSBC Holdings Falls In Pre-Market

   HSBC Holdings Plc (HBC) is dropping during Wednesday's pre-market trading. At 9:01 am ET the stock is trading at $72.08 down $3.30 from Tuesday's close.

9. Intel Advances In Pre-Market On Higher Q3 EPS, Issues Q4 Outlook

   Intel (INTC) rose in pre-market trading, after the company reported a rise in third quarter profit and issued its fourth quarter guidance.

10. Marshall & Ilsley Q3 profit falls 62% on higher provision for loan losses - Update

    Financial services company Marshall & Ilsley Corp. on Wednesday reported a profit for the third quarter that plunged 62% from a year ago as the company experienced continued stress on its construction and development portfolio due to the ongoing deterioration in the housing market. The company set aside a provision for loan losses that almost quadrupled from a year ago. The company's stock is currently down more than 5% in the regular trading session.

11. NVIDIA Falls During Pre-Market

    NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) is dropping during Thursday's pre-market trading. At 8:28 am ET the stock is trading at $6.75 down $0.27 from Wednesday's close.

12. Aggreko Q3 Revenue Jumps 39% on Higher Demand; Expects FY08 Profit to Beat Market Estimates - Update

    British temporary power provider Aggreko Plc Thursday said its third-quarter revenues grew better-than-expected at 39%, or 30% in constant currencies, as demand increased following the Beijing Olympics and hurricanes in the U.S. Aggreko now expects 2008 pre-tax profit above market estimates and be at least 50% higher than 2007. Aggreko is also creating a new Europe & Middle East region from the merger of its Middle East local business and European local business, and has hired Bill Caplan to hea

13. Australian market trades higher

    The Australian stock market was trading higher Friday on bargain hunting following Thursday's 7% plunge. Wall Street's triple-digit gains overnight also added to the positive sentiment. However, falling commodities prices and lingering global recession fears limited the gains in the key resources sector.

14. Market ends sharply higher on bargain hunting and oil

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks leaped on Thursday, as investors snapped up beaten-down shares the day after Wall Street's worst day since the 1987 stock market crash while consumer companies gained as the price of oil fell.

15. Share market opens higher

    THE share market has opened higher this morning after Wall St made strong gains overnight.

16. Dollar higher at $US69c

    The dollar closed higher at US69c after a positive finish on Wall Street improved investor's risk appetite, but couldn't break the US70c mark.

17. Gilead Sciences Rallies In Pre-Market On Higher Q3 EPS

    Gilead Sciences (GILD) climbed in pre-market trading, after the company reported a rise in third quarter profit.

18. Dollar up on share market boost

    THE dollar closed firmer today, at just under $US70c, as the spot price of gold recovered and the local share market rallied.

19. Australian market trades higher, led by resources

    The Australian stock market was trading higher Tuesday, extending Monday's more than 4% gains, following a session of solid gains on Wall Street overnight. As commodity prices climbed, investors bought into resource stocks, which led to the advance in the broader markets. At 9:12 p.m. ET, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was up 104 points or 2.51% at 4,246, after closing up 4.32% on Monday. The broader All Ordinaries index was gaining 104 points or 2.53% to 4,202.

20. Canadian Dollar falls to new multi-day lows against greenback and yen ahead of BoC rate announcement

    Tuesday, the Canadian dollar declined to new multi-day lows against the US dollar and the Japanese yen ahead of the monetary policy announcement by the Canadian Central Bank. On the other hand, the loonie showed strength against the European currency and the Australian dollar.

21. Coach Climbs In Pre-Market On Higher Q1 EPS

    Coach (COH) rallied in pre-market trading, after the company reported a rise in first quarter profit.

22. Biogen Rises In Pre-Market On Higher Q3 EPS

    Biogen (BIIB) advanced in pre-market trading, after the company reported a higher third quarter profit.

23. Fifth Third Bancorp Falls During Pre-Market On Quarterly Results

    Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) is dropping during Tuesday's pre-market trading following the release of quarterly results. At 9:15 am ET the stock is trading at $11.00 down $1.23 from Monday's close.

24. AK Steel Rallies In Pre-Market On Higher Q3 EPS, $150 Mln Share Buy Back

    AK Steel (AKS) climbed in pre-market trading, after the company reported a rise in third quarter profit and the board authorizing a $150 million share buy back plan.

25. Schering-Plough Holds Higher In Pre-Market On Quarterly Results

    Schering-Plough Corp. (SGP) is showing strength during pre-market trading on Tuesday following the release of quarterly results. At 8:23 am ET the stock is trading at $15.39 up $0.89 from Monday's close.

26. EXCHANGE RATES: Euro falls to 19-month low against US dollar

    In late London trading, the Euro sank to 1.3092 dollars, a low not seen since March 9, 2007. This comes on the heels of a US Federal Reserve announcement from Ben Bernanke that it would back another US stimulus package

27. Dollar Thrifty Surges In Pre-Market On Liquidity Update

    Dollar Thrifty (DTG) jumped in pre-market trading, after the company provided an update on its liquidity.

28. Apple Rallies In Pre-Market On Higher Q4 EPS, Sets Q1 Outlook

    Apple (AAPL) climbed in pre-market trading, after the reported a rise in fourth quarter profit and issued its first quarter guidance.

29. EMC Advances In Pre-Market On Higher Q3 Non-GAAP EPS, Sets Q4 Outlook

    EMC (EMC) rose in pre-market trading, after the company reported a rise in third quarter non-GAAP earnings and issued its fourth quarter guidance.

30. As Zimbabwe Falls, Its Market Soars

    JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 22 -- While markets around the world swoon, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange is marking record gains as citizens turn to equities in a desperate attempt to protect their money from the country's stratospheric hyperinflation.

31. Alcon Falls In Pre-Market After Lowering FY08 Revenue Forecast

    Alcon (ACL) slumped in pre-market trading, after the company lowered its 2008 fiscal year revenue outlook.

32. Citrix Systems Rises In Pre-Market On Higher Q3 EPS, Boosts FY08 Outlook

    Citrix Systems (CTXS) advanced in pre-market trading, after the company reported a rise in third quarter earnings and raised its 2008 fiscal year guidance.

33. R.H. Donnelley Advances In Pre-Market On Higher Q3 EPS

    R.H. Donnelley (RHD) rose in pre-market trading, after the company reported an unexpected rise in third quarter profit.

34. Hryvnia exchange rate on interbank market falls to UAH 6/$1 on Thursday

35. Market down slightly at noon

    The share market was weaker at noon, turning around from positive territory, as the major banks and miners fell.

36. Las Vegas Sands Falls In Pre-Market On Plans To Raise Capital

    Las Vegas Sands (LVS) slumps in pre-market on plans to raise capital.

37. US dollar falls to 95.32 yen, lowest in 13 years

    The U.S. dollar has fallen to its lowest level against the Japanese yen in 13 years.

38. Biggest falls in Indian stock market history

    The rise and fall of the Sensex has been dizzying.

39. Dow falls 312 amid market panic

    US stocks tumble after routs in Asia and Europe. Financial and energy stocks are the market laggards. Oil falls below $65; retail gas is cheaper than a year ago. An uptick in existing-home sales offers some cheer. The Fed may cut interest rates next week.

40. Dollar falls on recession fears

    THE Australian dollar was weaker at noon, as investors sold commodities-driven currencies on ongoing worries that a global recession will demand for raw materials.

41. Dollar falls below US62c

    THE dollar opened 3.1 per cent weaker today after fears of a global recession pushed the currency to a five-year low at the weekend.

42. Sohu.com Climbs In Pre-Market On Higher Q3 EPS, Buy Back Plan

    Sohu.com (SOHU) rallied in pre-market trading, after reported a surge in third quarter profit and plans to buy back shares.

43. Verizon Rallies In Pre-Market On Higher Q3 EPS

    Verizon (VZ) climbed in pre-market trading, after reporting a rise in third quarter profit.

44. Dow falls 203; energy, GM slam market

    A big run-up fades as an oil rally stalls and sends stocks to 5-and-a-half-year lows. The administration may lend GM the cash it needs to buy Chrysler. Verizon earnings impress Wall Street. Traders expect the Fed to cut interest rates Wednesday.

45. Share market closes slightly weaker

    THE share market has clawed back substantial early losses to close marginally weaker, down 0.4 per cent.

46. Japanese market trades sharply higher; Nikkei up more than 6%

    The Japanese stock market was trading sharply higher on Wednesday following the overnight surge on Wall Street and on hopes that the Bank of Japan will cut interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting later this week. Additionally, a weaker yen boosted export-oriented stocks.

47. Dollar higher as shares rally

    THE dollar was higher at noon after a strong rally on US equity markets overnight fuelled demand for the high-yielding assets and pushed the currency above $US0.64.

48. Korea Electric Power Falls Sharply During Pre-Market

    Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEP) is suffering losses during pre-market trading on Wednesday. at 8:59 am ET the stock is trading at $8.19 down $1.20 from Tuesday's close.

49. Share market opens 2pc higher

    THE share market has opened almost 2 per cent higher after US indices swung in and out of positive territory to close mostly lower.

50. Kuwait market falls amid Gulf Bank concerns

    UPDATE 7: Oman, Qatar, Abu Dhabi all close up but Dubai and Saudi are down.