Daimler Figures Support Auto Sector - Trader (New Ratings) 1010

Daimler Figures Support Auto Sector - Trader (New Ratings)
1010 GMT [Dow Jones] DaimlerChrysler's (DCX) increased guidance boosts the sentiment for car makers Wednesday, traders say. "BMW (BMW.XE), VW (VOW.XE) and Continental (CON.XE) are making a recovery also helped by a positive market," says trader.

By Sam Jessop (Motor Trader)
A portion of a human ear has been found by a garage boss carrying out an MoT, prompting a major police investigation. Michael Edwards, who owns Auto Engineering in Leeds, was carrying out a routine MoT on a VW Golf when he made the grizzly discovery.

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Sizing up Li Ka-shing's inheritor (International Herald Tribune)
Victor Li, the heir to Li Ka-shing's $91 billion real estate and telecommunications empire, has yet to convince investors he can match his father's deal-making prowess when he takes over.

Developers Ask Board to Help Design Project By RICHARD BRENNEMAN (Berkeley Daily Planet)
Agreeing with critics and city staff that their planned five-story, two-building project at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and University Avenue wasn t the best piece of design Berkeley has ever seen, the developers tried to get a city board to come up with an alternative Thursday.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-28 11:20 GMT: German shares lower midday on Wall Street losses and as auto sector dips (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares hit their lowest levels in two months in midday trade, continuing to fall after yesterday's slump, following sharp losses on Wall Street overnight and as a profit warning from Peugeot put pressure on the auto sector, dealers said.

European stocks - Factors to watch on Nov 4 (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - European shares were expected to slip a little on Friday, consolidating after Thursday's 1.5 percent surge on strong company results and soothing U.S. data pointing to less pressure than feared on inflation.

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

Li Ka-shing's Untested Son Victor Will Rule Empire (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Victor Li, the heir to Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's $92 billion real-estate and telecommunications empire, has yet to convince investors he can match his father's deal-making prowess when he takes over.

New Jeep ConceptsTwo concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

Developers Ask Board to Help Design Project By RICHARD BRENNEMAN (Berkeley Daily Planet)
Agreeing with critics and city staff that their planned five-story, two-building project at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and University Avenue wasn t the best piece of design Berkeley has ever seen, the developers tried to get a city board to come up with an alternative Thursday.

Li Ka-shing's Untested Son Victor Will Rule Empire (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Victor Li, the heir to Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's $92 billion real-estate and telecommunications empire, has yet to convince investors he can match his father's deal-making prowess when he takes over.

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

European shares close up after upbeat results, data (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
LONDON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - European shares rose more than 1 percent on Thursday as upbeat U.S. business data and lower jobs claims boosted a market already buoyed by robust earnings from blue chips such as chemical giant ICI .

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-28 11:20 GMT: German shares lower midday

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-28 11:20 GMT: German shares lower midday on Wall Street losses and as auto sector dips (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares hit their lowest levels in two months in midday trade, continuing to fall after yesterday's slump, following sharp losses on Wall Street overnight and as a profit warning from Peugeot put pressure on the auto sector, dealers said.

Developers Ask Board to Help Design Project By RICHARD BRENNEMAN (Berkeley Daily Planet)
Agreeing with critics and city staff that their planned five-story, two-building project at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and University Avenue wasn t the best piece of design Berkeley has ever seen, the developers tried to get a city board to come up with an alternative Thursday.

Daimler Figures Support Auto Sector - Trader (New Ratings)
1010 GMT [Dow Jones] DaimlerChrysler's (DCX) increased guidance boosts the sentiment for car makers Wednesday, traders say. "BMW (BMW.XE), VW (VOW.XE) and Continental (CON.XE) are making a recovery also helped by a positive market," says trader.

Li Ka-shing's Untested Son Victor Will Rule Empire (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Victor Li, the heir to Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's $92 billion real-estate and telecommunications empire, has yet to convince investors he can match his father's deal-making prowess when he takes over.

Navigating the New Medicare Drug Plan (TheStreet.com)
The prescription Plan D for seniors is complex, but here's how to get through it.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-28 14:22 GMT: German shares higher midafternoon as Wall Street is seen posting gains (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares bounced back in midafternoon trade, having touched their lowest levels in two months earlier this session, as US stock futures pointed to a higher opening on Wall Street, though automakers continued to fall as a profit warning from Peugeot put pressure on the auto sector, dealers said.

Sizing up Li Ka-shing's inheritor (International Herald Tribune)
Victor Li, the heir to Li Ka-shing's $91 billion real estate and telecommunications empire, has yet to convince investors he can match his father's deal-making prowess when he takes over.

US Treasuries start week on sour note in Asia (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
TOKYO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices fell in Asia on Monday, pushing benchmark 10-year yields back to near seven-month highs as investors unloaded ahead of the Federal Reserve's expected 12th straight interest rate rise this week.

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Four in a row for FTSE (Sunday Business Post) The

Four in a row for FTSE (Sunday Business Post)
The FTSE 100 Index racked up its fourth straight session of gains today despite dismay at the latest development in the O2 takeover.

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Developers Ask Board to Help Design Project By RICHARD BRENNEMAN (Berkeley Daily Planet)
Agreeing with critics and city staff that their planned five-story, two-building project at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and University Avenue wasn t the best piece of design Berkeley has ever seen, the developers tried to get a city board to come up with an alternative Thursday.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-28 11:20 GMT: German shares lower midday on Wall Street losses and as auto sector dips (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares hit their lowest levels in two months in midday trade, continuing to fall after yesterday's slump, following sharp losses on Wall Street overnight and as a profit warning from Peugeot put pressure on the auto sector, dealers said.

Malaysia Shares End Higher, Tracking Regional Markets (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)
KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--Malaysian shares ended higher Monday, tracking regional markets, with select bank stocks leading gainers, traders said.

US Treasuries start week on sour note in Asia (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
TOKYO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices fell in Asia on Monday, pushing benchmark 10-year yields back to near seven-month highs as investors unloaded ahead of the Federal Reserve's expected 12th straight interest rate rise this week.

Daimler Figures Support Auto Sector - Trader (New Ratings)
1010 GMT [Dow Jones] DaimlerChrysler's (DCX) increased guidance boosts the sentiment for car makers Wednesday, traders say. "BMW (BMW.XE), VW (VOW.XE) and Continental (CON.XE) are making a recovery also helped by a positive market," says trader.

Navigating the New Medicare Drug Plan (TheStreet.com) The prescription Plan

Navigating the New Medicare Drug Plan (TheStreet.com)
The prescription Plan D for seniors is complex, but here's how to get through it.

Malaysia Shares End Higher, Tracking Regional Markets (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)
KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--Malaysian shares ended higher Monday, tracking regional markets, with select bank stocks leading gainers, traders said.

Developers Ask Board to Help Design Project By RICHARD BRENNEMAN (Berkeley Daily Planet)
Agreeing with critics and city staff that their planned five-story, two-building project at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and University Avenue wasn t the best piece of design Berkeley has ever seen, the developers tried to get a city board to come up with an alternative Thursday.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-28 11:20 GMT: German shares lower midday on Wall Street losses and as auto sector dips (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares hit their lowest levels in two months in midday trade, continuing to fall after yesterday's slump, following sharp losses on Wall Street overnight and as a profit warning from Peugeot put pressure on the auto sector, dealers said.

Sizing up Li Ka-shing's inheritor (International Herald Tribune)
Victor Li, the heir to Li Ka-shing's $91 billion real estate and telecommunications empire, has yet to convince investors he can match his father's deal-making prowess when he takes over.

2005 Frankfurt Motor ShowMSN Autos brings you highlights from one

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

Li Ka-shing's Untested Son Victor Will Rule Empire (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Victor Li, the heir to Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's $92 billion real-estate and telecommunications empire, has yet to convince investors he can match his father's deal-making prowess when he takes over.

Navigating the New Medicare Drug Plan (TheStreet.com)
The prescription Plan D for seniors is complex, but here's how to get through it.

Daimler Figures Support Auto Sector - Trader (New Ratings)
1010 GMT [Dow Jones] DaimlerChrysler's (DCX) increased guidance boosts the sentiment for car makers Wednesday, traders say. "BMW (BMW.XE), VW (VOW.XE) and Continental (CON.XE) are making a recovery also helped by a positive market," says trader.

Coming Week: Halloween Helpings (Fox 23) The coming week kicks

Coming Week: Halloween Helpings (Fox 23)
The coming week kicks off on Halloween, but traders say what would really spook the market is a string of big earnings misses or a poor October jobs number.

FTSE losses deepen, led by Reuters (Reuters.co.uk)
"They're heavily tied into the fortunes of the market," one trader said, referring to nervousness about the outlook for equities generally. Shares in Amvescap lost 2.9 percent and Reuters were down 3.9 percent.

Sizing up Li Ka-shing's inheritor (International Herald Tribune)
Victor Li, the heir to Li Ka-shing's $91 billion real estate and telecommunications empire, has yet to convince investors he can match his father's deal-making prowess when he takes over.

Malaysia Shares End Higher, Tracking Regional Markets (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)
KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--Malaysian shares ended higher Monday, tracking regional markets, with select bank stocks leading gainers, traders said.

Li Ka-shing's Untested Son Victor Will Rule Empire (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Victor Li, the heir to Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's $92 billion real-estate and telecommunications empire, has yet to convince investors he can match his father's deal-making prowess when he takes over.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-28 11:20 GMT: German shares lower midday on Wall Street losses and as auto sector dips (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares hit their lowest levels in two months in midday trade, continuing to fall after yesterday's slump, following sharp losses on Wall Street overnight and as a profit warning from Peugeot put pressure on the auto sector, dealers said.

Daimler Figures Support Auto Sector - Trader (New Ratings)
1010 GMT [Dow Jones] DaimlerChrysler's (DCX) increased guidance boosts the sentiment for car makers Wednesday, traders say. "BMW (BMW.XE), VW (VOW.XE) and Continental (CON.XE) are making a recovery also helped by a positive market," says trader.

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
Editors of MSN Autos

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

Frankfurt Motor Show FavoritesPublic days for this huge auto show

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-28 11:20 GMT: German shares lower midday on Wall Street losses and as auto sector dips (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares hit their lowest levels in two months in midday trade, continuing to fall after yesterday's slump, following sharp losses on Wall Street overnight and as a profit warning from Peugeot put pressure on the auto sector, dealers said.

FTSE losses deepen, led by Reuters (Reuters.co.uk)
"They're heavily tied into the fortunes of the market," one trader said, referring to nervousness about the outlook for equities generally. Shares in Amvescap lost 2.9 percent and Reuters were down 3.9 percent.

Coming Week: Halloween Helpings (Fox 23)
The coming week kicks off on Halloween, but traders say what would really spook the market is a string of big earnings misses or a poor October jobs number.

Li Ka-shing's Untested Son Victor Will Rule $91 Billion Empire (Bloomberg.com)
Nov. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Victor Li, the heir to Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's $91 billion real-estate and telecommunications empire, has yet to convince investors he can match his father's deal-making prowess when he takes over.

ECB interest rates worry bonds, stocks lower (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
LONDON, Oct 28 - Yet more hawkish comments from a European Central Bank policymaker drove euro zone interest rate futures to their lowest level in six months on Friday, while worries about corporate earnings deepened stock market gloom.

US Treasuries start week on sour note in Asia (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
TOKYO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices fell in Asia on Monday, pushing benchmark 10-year yields back to near seven-month highs as investors unloaded ahead of the Federal Reserve's expected 12th straight interest rate rise this week.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-28 14:22 GMT: German shares higher midafternoon

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-28 14:22 GMT: German shares higher midafternoon as Wall Street is seen posting gains (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares bounced back in midafternoon trade, having touched their lowest levels in two months earlier this session, as US stock futures pointed to a higher opening on Wall Street, though automakers continued to fall as a profit warning from Peugeot put pressure on the auto sector, dealers said.

Daimler Figures Support Auto Sector - Trader (New Ratings) 1010

Daimler Figures Support Auto Sector - Trader (New Ratings)
1010 GMT [Dow Jones] DaimlerChrysler's (DCX) increased guidance boosts the sentiment for car makers Wednesday, traders say. "BMW (BMW.XE), VW (VOW.XE) and Continental (CON.XE) are making a recovery also helped by a positive market," says trader.

Futures trader killed in taxi crash (ABC 7 Chicago)
October 24, 2005 (CHICAGO) - Chicago police are hunting for the driver of a sports utility vehicle involved in a crash that took the life of a 27-year-old futures trader. Max Martin of Chicago was ejected from the cab and killed.

Navigating the New Medicare Drug Plan (TheStreet.com)
The prescription Plan D for seniors is complex, but here's how to get through it.

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
Discover which new cars and trucks Americans love the most . . .
Editors of MSN Autos

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-28 11:20 GMT: German shares lower midday on Wall Street losses and as auto sector dips (Interactive Investor)
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Shares hit their lowest levels in two months in midday trade, continuing to fall after yesterday's slump, following sharp losses on Wall Street overnight and as a profit warning from Peugeot put pressure on the auto sector, dealers said.

Navigating the New Medicare Drug Plan (TheStreet.com) The prescription Plan

Navigating the New Medicare Drug Plan (TheStreet.com)
The prescription Plan D for seniors is complex, but here's how to get through it.

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
Editors of MSN Autos

South Bay and Peninsula (San Jose Mercury News)
Afghan Afghani House. 1103 El Camino Real (just past Lawrence Expressway), Sunnyvale; (408) 248-5088. Quiet, dignified, attractive -- and yet, a good bet for school-age kids. Have them try aush, a noodle soup, and buranee-e-kadu, sauteed butternut squash, or one of many rice dishes. Wonderful lamb -- kebabs, chops and ribs. Aushak are delicious dumplings in yogurt and meat sauce. Lunch weekdays,

Tops in Vehicle SatisfactionNissan models are big winners in this

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

South Bay and Peninsula (San Jose Mercury News)
Afghan Afghani House. 1103 El Camino Real (just past Lawrence Expressway), Sunnyvale; (408) 248-5088. Quiet, dignified, attractive -- and yet, a good bet for school-age kids. Have them try aush, a noodle soup, and buranee-e-kadu, sauteed butternut squash, or one of many rice dishes. Wonderful lamb -- kebabs, chops and ribs. Aushak are delicious dumplings in yogurt and meat sauce. Lunch weekdays,

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

FTSE losses deepen, led by Reuters (Reuters.co.uk)
"They're heavily tied into the fortunes of the market," one trader said, referring to nervousness about the outlook for equities generally. Shares in Amvescap lost 2.9 percent and Reuters were down 3.9 percent.

Coming Week: Halloween Helpings (Fox 23)
The coming week kicks off on Halloween, but traders say what would really spook the market is a string of big earnings misses or a poor October jobs number.

Futures trader killed in taxi crash (ABC 7 Chicago)
October 24, 2005 (CHICAGO) - Chicago police are hunting for the driver of a sports utility vehicle involved in a crash that took the life of a 27-year-old futures trader. Max Martin of Chicago was ejected from the cab and killed.

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Eurostocks snap back (CNN Money)
Mining sector helps lift indexes, but gains capped by weakness in utilities, earnings doubts.