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European Stocks Gain for Sixth Day; U.S. Index Futures AdvanceTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 6:12AMJan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rallied for a sixth straight day and U.S. index futures climbed on speculation that government stimulus packages and interest-rate cuts will revive the global economy.

European Stocks Gain for Sixth Day; U.S. Index Futures AdvanceTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 6:10AMJan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose for a sixth day as forecasts from U.K. retailers reassured investors and speculation grew that government measures will revive the global economy. Most Asian shares and U.S. index futures advanced.

China confirms woman died of bird fluTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 6:08AMAt a glance... A 19-year-old woman has died of the H5N1 bird flu virus in Beijing health authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong confirmed. China has the worlds biggest poultry population and is seen as vital in the fight against bird flu.

Shopping for bargains of a different kindTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 5:51AMBlame it on the frightened consumer: As Cushman & Wakefield LePage national retail manager John Crombie sees it, retail real estate is all based on consumer confidence – “and, frankly, who feels confident these days?”

China confirms woman died of bird flu in BeijingTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 5:48AMBEIJING/HONGKONG (Reuters) - A 19-year-old woman has died of the H5N1 bird flu virus in Beijing after coming into contact with poultry, health authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong said on Tuesday.

New York, Northeast U.S. States to Cut CO2 From Vehicle FuelsTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 5:48AMJan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- New York and 10 other northeastern U.S. states agreed to develop new standards for low-carbon fuels burned in car and truck engines to help reduce their emissions of carbon dioxide, the main gas blamed for global warming.

Crystal maker crashes -- Waterford files for bankruptcyTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 5:46AMLONDON -- Waterford Wedgwood PLC, the maker of classic china and crystal, filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday after attempts to restructure the struggling business or find a buyer failed.

Thai Stocks May Add To Gains On TuesdayTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:16AM(RTTNews) - The winning streak has reached five sessions for the Thai stock market, which has gathered nearly 40 points or 9 percent along the way. Off since December 30 on holiday, the Stock Exchang...

Unprecedented budget shortfall looms as Democrats assume control of both housesTuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:04AMKenosha’s newest delegate to the Wisconsin Legislature took the oath of office Monday, as Democrats officially took control of both houses in the Capitol.