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Foreclosures to rise as 'Liar Loans' sour |
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Monday, 18 August 2008 |
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The housing market - already awash in subprime foreclosures - is now getting hit with a second wave as homeowners with "liar loans" default in record numbers. (Aug. 18) |
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Oil Prices Dip As Low As $112 |
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Monday, 18 August 2008 |
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08/18/08 Reports that Tropical Storm Fay is unlikely to interrupt oil production in the Gulf of Mexico sent front month crude oil prices sliding as low as $112 per barrel during floor trade hours. |
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Lowe's Beats Expectations |
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Monday, 18 August 2008 |
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Although Lowe's profit was hurt by the housing-market downturn, results exceeded Wall Street's expectations. UBS analyst Brian Nagel says that may signal the worst is over for home-improvement retailers. (Aug. 18) |
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''Listening'' reveals plant health |
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Monday, 18 August 2008 |
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Israeli scientists develop a way to detect water pollution by "listening" to algae. Researchers measure sound waves in water, created from heat produced from algae during the process of photosynthesis. With a special underwater microphone, scientists can analyse the sound waves and determine the health of the algae and the condition of the surrounding water. |
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Monday, 18 August 2008 |
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08/18/08 A daily review of the movements within the major Asian/Pacific markets. |
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