Dollar drops as US economy grows in 3Q; investors eager for higher returns, not safety

3Q GDP growth diminishes safe dollar’s appeal

US economy grows for the first time in a year

WASHINGTON - For the first time in a year, the US economy grew at a 3.5 percent annual rate in the third quarter, ending a string of declines and raising hopes of a faster rebound from its worst downturn in years.

Stocks rise sharply in early trading after better-than-expected GDP report

Stocks rise in early trading after GDP report

Stock futures point to higher opening after better-than-expected GDP report

Stock futures higher after GDP report

NEW YORK — Stock futures rose sharply, pointing to a higher opening Thursday, after the government said the economy grew at a stronger than expected pace during the third quarter.

Stocks mixed in morning trading as GDP report shows economy still shrinking

NEW YORK — Stocks were trading in a narrow range early Friday as a new report showed the nation’s economy continued to shrink, but at a smaller pace than expected.

Stocks fall modestly despite report GDP fell less than expected in 2nd quarter

NEW YORK — Stocks are falling in the opening moments of trading as investors are brushing off a report showing the nation’s economic decline slowed more than expected in the second quarter.

India, Maldives to enhance marine anti-terror cooperation

NEW DELHI - In the wake of the terrorist attack on Mumbai from the sea route, India and the Maldives have decided to scale up anti-piracy and marine counter-terrorism operations in the Indian Ocean.