Japan shares at 7-week low, dollar steady

Uncertainty on earnings and economic recovery prospects kept Japanese shares hobbled near seven-week lows on Friday, while prices for commodities such as oil and copper looked to build a floor after recent

Hellenic Bank bid for Athena approved

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission approved Hellenic Bank’s Public Offer made to acquire  up to 100% of the share capital of ‘Athena Cyprus Pcl’ (ATH). The acceptance period commences on 16 July

Cyprus H1N1 flu cases at 201

 Thirty four new cases of H1N1 flu have been confirmed in Cyprus during the past 24 hours, increasing the total number of confirmed cases to 201, the Health Ministry announced on Thursday.

Wall Street rises on Alcoa, jobless data

U.S. stocks rose on Thursday after data showed a steep drop in the number of people filing new claims for jobless benefits and Alcoa Inc (AA.N) kicked off earnings season with better-than-expected