Highlights From the 2006 NAIASMSN Autos highlights the eight things

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan shares at 5-year high as yen weakens Thursday, February 2, 2006 7:12:22 AM http://www.reuters.com (The Forex Market)
SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei index closed above 16,700 for the first time in more than five years on Thursday, as a rising dollar and new confidence about the outlook for electronics firms lifted Sony Corp and other exporters.

LeaseTrader.com Announces Results From January's Auto Lease Trader Index (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
LeaseTrader.com, the company that helps consumers transfer their car lease to another individual anywhere in the country, announces results generated from its January Auto Lease Trader Index.

TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage announces new trading platform and new commission rate structure for active investors. (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage, a division of TD Waterhouse Canada Inc., and Canada's leading discount broker, today announced the upcoming launch of its new fully featured Active Trader platform and, with it, new commission rates for active investors.

Autotrader Wins Automotive Classifieds Website (Scoop.co.nz)
The new autotrader.co.nz won the AUTOMOTIVE CLASSIFIEDS WEBSITE OF THE YEAR at the Hitwise awards last night. The Hitwise Online Performance Awards celebrates the #1 websites in over 160 industries. This unique awards program recognizes excellence in online performance through public popularity.

Flick picks and pans (The Aspen Times)
Here's what the critics have to say, briefly, about what's playing on the big screen.

News from The Globe and Mail (The Globe and Mail)
Dofasco Inc. , which has agreed to be taken over by a European steel giant, said yesterday that profit plunged 71 per cent in the fourth quarter because of low steel prices and rising costs.

FOREX-Dollar hits 7-week high vs yen on yield advantage (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The dollar hit a seven-week high against the yen on Thursday, building on gains made after the Federal Reserve suggested earlier in the week that it may not be finished raising interest rates.

High-End Luxury Vehicles Without Rival Luxury automobiles priced above $100,000.Editors

High-End Luxury Vehicles Without Rival
Luxury automobiles priced above $100,000.
Editors of MSN Autos

Lincoln's New Luxury CUVLincoln unveils a feature-rich crossover-utility vehicle with

Lincoln's New Luxury CUV
Lincoln unveils a feature-rich crossover-utility vehicle with advanced safety features.
Editors of MSN Autos

US company bankruptcies may surge from 8-year low (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Bankruptcy filings by publicly traded U.S. companies fell in 2005 to an eight-year low, but may surge higher this year because companies took on too much debt, a bankruptcy specialist said on Wednesday.

Autotrader Wins Automotive Classifieds Website (Scoop.co.nz)
The new autotrader.co.nz won the AUTOMOTIVE CLASSIFIEDS WEBSITE OF THE YEAR at the Hitwise awards last night. The Hitwise Online Performance Awards celebrates the #1 websites in over 160 industries. This unique awards program recognizes excellence in online performance through public popularity.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan shares at 5-year high as yen weakens Thursday, February 2, 2006 7:12:22 AM http://www.reuters.com (The Forex Market)
SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei index closed above 16,700 for the first time in more than five years on Thursday, as a rising dollar and new confidence about the outlook for electronics firms lifted Sony Corp and other exporters.

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

FOREX-Dollar hits 7-week high vs yen on yield advantage (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The dollar hit a seven-week high against the yen on Thursday, building on gains made after the Federal Reserve suggested earlier in the week that it may not be finished raising interest rates.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan exporters up as dollar gains against yen Thursday, February 2, 2006 3:09:29 AM (The Forex Market)
SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A stronger dollar and rising confidence about the outlook for electronics companies lifted shares in Japanese exporters such as Sony Corp. on Thursday, while Australian stocks touched a new peak.

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,

LeaseTrader.com Announces Results From January's Auto Lease Trader Index (PR

LeaseTrader.com Announces Results From January's Auto Lease Trader Index (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
LeaseTrader.com, the company that helps consumers transfer their car lease to another individual anywhere in the country, announces results generated from its January Auto Lease Trader Index.

NAA: PRESSTIME Magazine (NAA Presstime)
A New Dawn. Under that three-word tagline, the independently owned community newspaper chain Black Press Group Ltd. in Victoria, British Columbia, last year announced its acquisition of seven free newspapers, bringing its total ownership of free dailies to 17.

FOREX-Dollar hits 7-week high vs yen on yield advantage (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The dollar hit a seven-week high against the yen on Thursday, building on gains made after the Federal Reserve suggested earlier in the week that it may not be finished raising interest rates.

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

2006 Rolex 24 at Daytona
Coverage of the world's toughest sports car endurance race.
Editors of MSN Autos

Opening View: Futures Lower Ahead of the Fed (Schaeffers Research)
Many of our observations are now available as audio presentations that you can hear on your computer or download from Apple's iTunes Music Store to play on a portable device such as an iPod...( Read More )

Preview: 2007 Toyota Camry
With sleeker styling, a more powerful engine and a new hybrid version, America's best-selling car sets a new benchmark.
Ann Job

(AFX UK Focus) 2006-02-01 12:31 GMT: Paris shares higher at midday, supported by buoyant M&A activity, lower oil (Interactive Investor)
PARIS (AFX) - Share prices were broadly higher at midday, helped by a pullback in oil prices overnight, and a buoyant climate for merger and acquisition activity in Europe, which has convinced many investors that corporate executives still see value at current equity prices, dealers said.

US company bankruptcies may surge from 8-year low (Reuters via

US company bankruptcies may surge from 8-year low (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Bankruptcy filings by publicly traded U.S. companies fell in 2005 to an eight-year low, but may surge higher this year because companies took on too much debt, a bankruptcy specialist said on Wednesday.

NAA: PRESSTIME Magazine (NAA Presstime)
A New Dawn. Under that three-word tagline, the independently owned community newspaper chain Black Press Group Ltd. in Victoria, British Columbia, last year announced its acquisition of seven free newspapers, bringing its total ownership of free dailies to 17.

Opening View: Futures Lower Ahead of the Fed (Schaeffers Research)
Many of our observations are now available as audio presentations that you can hear on your computer or download from Apple's iTunes Music Store to play on a portable device such as an iPod...( Read More )

Lexus Claims 'World's Best Car'The luxury carmaker claims to have

Lexus Claims 'World's Best Car'
The luxury carmaker claims to have the world?s best car in an all-new flagship.
Editors of MSN Autos

Auto Trader 'set for sale' (Liverpool Echo)
CAR selling bible Auto Trader could go up for sale as part of a major review by its parent company, Guardian Media Group (GMG), it has been reported.

Opening View: Futures Lower Ahead of the Fed (Schaeffers Research)
Many of our observations are now available as audio presentations that you can hear on your computer or download from Apple's iTunes Music Store to play on a portable device such as an iPod...( Read More )

Disney-Pixar deal stirs animated buzz (Pioneer Press)
The Walt Disney Co.'s purchase of Pixar Animation Studios Inc. allows Disney to inject new creative life into its animation efforts, while Pixar can end its public run at the top of its game.

Singapore bank reports market breaches (BusinessWeek)
FEB. 1 12:20 A.M. ET Singapore's central bank said Wednesday it found 32 breaches of market ethics in 2005, including the violation of insider trading laws by Beijing-backed China Aviation Oil Holding Company in its dealings with its Singapore-based subsidiary.

Vote for Your Favorite!
Vote now for the best concept car of the NAIAS 2006 in Detroit.
Editors of MSN Autos

Daily Mail showing interest in car ads website (AutoWired) DMGT,

Daily Mail showing interest in car ads website (AutoWired)
DMGT, the publishers of The Daily Mail, is understood to be in negotiations to buy the car website, Carsource.co.uk.Sources suggest that the newspaper publisher is also showing interest in buying Eurotaxglass as well as Trader Media which owns Auto Trader.

Singapore bank reports market breaches (BusinessWeek)
FEB. 1 12:20 A.M. ET Singapore's central bank said Wednesday it found 32 breaches of market ethics in 2005, including the violation of insider trading laws by Beijing-backed China Aviation Oil Holding Company in its dealings with its Singapore-based subsidiary.

Opening View: Futures Lower Ahead of the Fed (Schaeffers Research)
Many of our observations are now available as audio presentations that you can hear on your computer or download from Apple's iTunes Music Store to play on a portable device such as an iPod...( Read More )

Lexus Claims 'World's Best Car'
The luxury carmaker claims to have the world?s best car in an all-new flagship.
Editors of MSN Autos

LeaseTrader.com Announces Results From January's Auto Lease Trader Index (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
LeaseTrader.com, the company that helps consumers transfer their car lease to another individual anywhere in the country, announces results generated from its January Auto Lease Trader Index.

2006 Rolex 24 at Daytona
Coverage of the world's toughest sports car endurance race.
Editors of MSN Autos

DTN Goes Mobile (Wall Street and Technology)
DTN (Omaha, Neb.) launched a real-time market information service for cell phones and PDAs.

Guardian poised for 1 billion assets auction (Sunday Herald) JUST

Guardian poised for 1 billion assets auction (Sunday Herald)
JUST what is Guardian Media Group up to? Turning itself upside down, it seems, given that bankers and consultants are lining up to help with the potential sale of all assets except the national newspapers.

Volvo to Offer New Small CarThe Swedish automaker unveils a

Volvo to Offer New Small Car
The Swedish automaker unveils a small car intended for young professionals in urban areas.
Editors of MSN Autos

Buick Enclave Debut
This luxury crossover SUV with high-tech features, which debuted at the auto show in Detroit, should be in production during 2007.
Editors of MSN Autos

Daily Mail showing interest in car ads website (AutoWired)
DMGT, the publishers of The Daily Mail, is understood to be in negotiations to buy the car website, Carsource.co.uk.Sources suggest that the newspaper publisher is also showing interest in buying Eurotaxglass as well as Trader Media which owns Auto Trader.

Volvo to Offer New Small CarThe Swedish automaker unveils a

Volvo to Offer New Small Car
The Swedish automaker unveils a small car intended for young professionals in urban areas.
Editors of MSN Autos

Stocks jump on Caterpillar; Microsoft up late (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday, buoyed by stronger-than-expected earnings from heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. and a government report on durable goods orders that suggested the world's biggest economy is still on a stable growth path.

ThyssenKrupp Agrees to Buy Dofasco for C$5.26 Bln (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- ThyssenKrupp AG, Germany's largest steelmaker, agreed to buy Dofasco Inc. for C$5.26 billion ($4.6 billion) from Mittal Steel Co. if Mittal succeeds in a takeover bid for Arcelor SA.

Motor Trader - Hot News (Motor Trader)
Used car bible Auto Trader could be sold by parent company the Guardian Media Group as part of a company restructure. It is understood that the group has approached investment banks with a view to selling the Trader arm of the business, which analysts believe could fetch up to 1.7bn.

Camry to Get Hybrid Version SoonThe best-selling passenger car in

Camry to Get Hybrid Version Soon
The best-selling passenger car in the U.S. will soon get a hybrid version.
Editors of MSN Autos

Hard-nosed businessmen get in touch with their irrational side (Daily Telegraph: Football)
You can find most things at Reading's Madejski Stadium. But what you won't find in the home of the runaway Championship leaders is much FA Cup magic, says Jim White.

Daily Mail showing interest in car ads website (AutoWired)
DMGT, the publishers of The Daily Mail, is understood to be in negotiations to buy the car website, Carsource.co.uk.Sources suggest that the newspaper publisher is also showing interest in buying Eurotaxglass as well as Trader Media which owns Auto Trader.

Lexus Claims 'World's Best Car'
The luxury carmaker claims to have the world?s best car in an all-new flagship.
Editors of MSN Autos

Buick Enclave Debut
This luxury crossover SUV with high-tech features, which debuted at the auto show in Detroit, should be in production during 2007.
Editors of MSN Autos

Disney-Pixar deal stirs animated buzz (Pioneer Press)
The Walt Disney Co.'s purchase of Pixar Animation Studios Inc. allows Disney to inject new creative life into its animation efforts, while Pixar can end its public run at the top of its game.