* This year companies whose industry scores are equal when rounded to two places will receive the same rank, i.e., they will tie. In cases of ties, companies are listed in alphabetical order. |
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Japan's Nikkei Index Closes at 26-Year Low
TOKYO Japan's benchmark Nikkei index has closed at a 26-year low, dragged down by relentless fears about the global economy and financial sector. The Nikkei 225 stock average on Monday lost 87.07 points, or 1.2 percent, to 7,086.03 — the lowest closing level since Oct. 6, 1982 when the index finished at 6,974.35. The broader Topix index fell 1.5 percent to 710.53, also setting a quarter-century low.
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Game On! PML-Q sides with PPP on forming govt in Punjab
LAHORE Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has finally given his nod to Governor Salmaan Taseer for installing a PPP-PML-Q government in Punjab. Both the leaders also finalized modalities of the alliance in a meeting at Shujaat’s residence at Gulberg here on Sunday. According to a source in the Governor House, after the successful outcome of the meeting, Federal Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervez Ashraf was given a go-ahead to declare ‘war’ on PML-N. The meeting, which lasted for one-and-a-half-hour, was also attended by Pervaiz Ealhi and Moonis Elahi. The source further informed that the PPP-PML-Q alliance would initially be limited to Punjab. At least 10 ministries would be given to the PML-Q. Moonis Elahi will be the senior minister under the new setup.
N. Korea Threatens War if 'Satellite' Is Shot Down
SEOUL, South Korea North Korea put its armed forces on standby for war Monday and threatened retaliation against anyone seeking to stop the regime from launching a satellite into space in the latest barrage of threats from the communist regime. The warning came as U.S. and South Korean troops kicked off their annual war games across the South, exercises the North has condemned as preparation for an invasion. Pyongyang last week threatened danger to South Korean passenger planes flying near its airspace during the drills. Analysts say the regime is trying to grab President Barack Obama's attention as his administration formulates its North Korea policy. The North also indicated it was pushing ahead with plans to fire a communications satellite into space, a provocative launch neighboring governments believe could be a cover for a missile test. U.S. and Japanese officials have suggested they could shoot down a North Korean missile if necessary, further incensing Pyongyang.