Merkel girds for right-wing revolt in Greece bailout vote

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 11:17

Approval of the latest 86 billion euro ($95 billion) emergency rescue plan for Athens is seen as assured given the 504 seats Merkel`s left-right "grand coalition" holds in the 631-seat Bundestag lower house.

Bank of America investors to vote on CEO/Chair split

Last Updated: Friday, August 14, 2015, 09:10

Bank of America announced Thursday that it will hold a special meeting in September for shareholders to vote on splitting the chief executive and chairman roles.

Greece to vote on second bailout bill in test for Tsipras

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 11:26

Greek lawmakers are on Wednesday set to vote on a second batch of reforms that must pass if Athens is to receive its third huge international bailout, in a key test of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras` authority.

Germany to vote on Greek bailout in crucial test for deal

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 11:36

Germany`s parliament prepared to vote on a fresh Greek bailout Friday, a crucial test of support for the deal after ECB boosted emergency aid to the crisis-hit country and eurozone nations agreed to crucial short-term funding.

Greece to vote on bailout after explosive IMF report

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 19:53

Greece on Wednesday geared up for a parliamentary vote on tough reforms demanded by eurozone creditors in exchange for a huge new bailout, just hours after a bombshell IMF report criticised the deal.

Germany, France demand `serious` proposals from Greece after `No` vote

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 04:45

Germany and France on Monday called on Greece to make detailed proposals to revive bailout talks, a day after Greek voters defiantly rejected creditors` demands for further austerity, plunging Europe into crisis.

Greek banks to stay closed until Wednesday: Official

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 01:03

Greek banks will remain closed until Wednesday with limits on daily withdrawals unchanged, the state news agency reported today, citing officials.

Hope dies last in Greece after defiant ''No''

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 01:01

Athens was still standing on Monday. The Parthenon had not crumbled before the coming Apocalypse. And as their left-wing government made tentative overtures to its European partners, Greeks expressed hope catastrophe might yet be averted.

IMF 'ready to assist Greece if requested': Lagarde

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 00:04

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said Monday that the global crisis lender would assist Greece if asked, a day after Greek voters rejected a prior bailout plan.

Germany dismisses Greece bid for new bailout after `No` vote

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 23:51

Germany on Monday dismissed Greece`s bid to clinch a quick new debt deal after the country delivered a resounding `No` to more austerity, appearing little moved by the surprise resignation of the Greek finance minister.

All eyes on ECB after Greek `No` vote

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 20:30

All eyes turned to the European Central Bank Monday following the resounding `No` in Greece`s referendum, as it is seen as the only institution capable of stemming market panic and preventing the Greek economy from collapsing.

Stock markets head for biggest daily decline in nearly a month

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 13:34

IT firms` earnings are expected to be soft amid profit warnings by companies such as Tech Mahindra , Persistent Systems , due to client-specific and cross-currency issues.