Dollar, yen firmer; high-yielders lose shine - CNNMoney.com - Fri 12:00 pm ET
The dollar rose for a second straight session Friday as investors cut exposure to risky assets and high-yield currencies ahead of a holiday-shortened week in the United States.

Oil moves down near $77 amid economic uncertainty - AP - Fri 6:35 am ET
Oil prices edged down toward $77 a barrel on Friday after a drop in many stock markets and amid concern about the strength of the global economic recovery.

Euro higher to $1.4913 in European morning trade - AP - Fri 3:24 am ET
The euro rose against the dollar Friday after reports out of the U.S. on employment and housing raised further fears that the economy would continue to be weak into 2010.

Dollar gains as homeowners, job-seekers struggle - AP - Thu 7:18 pm ET
The dollar's appeal as a safe haven sent it higher in trading Thursday after reports on housing and unemployment raised fears that the economy will be weak next year.

KKR & Co. (Guernsey) L.P. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results - Business Wire - Thu Nov 19
GUERNSEY, Channel Islands----KKR & Co. L.P. , formerly known as KKR Private Equity Investors, L.P. and referred to as KKR Guernsey, today reported their respective financial information for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 for KKR Guernsey and KKR & Co. L.P. .

Currencies trader sentenced to 24 years for fraud - AP - Thu Nov 19
A foreign currencies trader who cheated investors in more than 20 states to support a lavish lifestyle and buy presents for a girlfriend has been sentenced to 24 years in prison.

Dole Reports Significantly Improved Third Quarter 2009 - Business Wire - Thu Nov 19
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.----Dole Food Company, Inc. announced today significant improvement in financial and operating results for the third quarter ended October 10, 2009.