Apple updates MacBook Pro

Apple Inc has updated its line of high-end laptops with faster processors, better graphics and longer battery life, as the company continues to take share in the personal computer market. Apple said

Moody’s upgrades Lebanon sovereign ratings

Moody's Investors Service has upgraded Lebanon's government bond ratings to B1 from B2, continuing on the trends that led it to place Lebanon's sovereign ratings on positive outlook in December 2009. These

Mixed performance for UK buy-to-let RMBS

The performance of the UK buy-to-let (BTL) residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) market was mixed during the three months to February, according to the latest quarterly indices published by Moody's Investors Service. Moody's

US Stock futures lower after Alcoa results

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday, a day after Alcoa reported in-line quarterly profit but lower-than-expected revenues as the Dow closed above 11,000 for the first time in almost 19 months.