A Chicago pawn broker was leading the race for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor early today. Scott Lee Cohen, a pawn broker and cleaning supply distributor, appeared to be edging out state Rep. Art Turner for the Democratic nomination. Cohen had 26 percent of the vote to Turner’s 22 percent, with 97 percent counted. With 97 percent of the vote counted, it was less clear who …
Feb 03
LONDON (SHARECAST) – Fourth quarter earnings from integrated oil giant BP were 5% below Nomura’s forecast, but the Japanese broker remains a buyer of the stock.
Feb 03
The euro advances after the European Commission endorses Greece’s deficit reduction programme
