LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) - The United States will pump $250 billion into its banks on Tuesday, following similar measures in Europe, but data showed the threat of recession has not been banished even if a financial sector meltdown has.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a sharply higher open for a second day on Tuesday as a plan by Washington to inject $250 billion of capital in major U.S. banks spurred investors to wade back into equities.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson, fueled by strong sales of consumer products and medical devices, on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings that eclipsed Wall Street expectations and lifted shares almost 5 percent.
DUBAI (Reuters) - General Motors said on Tuesday bankruptcy for the firm is not an option and called for coordinated federal action to assist the ailing U.S. automobile industry.