The equity infusions that some global banks, including Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce , are receiving are a good thing for the financial system, says the CEO of the Royal Bank of Canada . More: continued here

Economic stimulus proposals favored by Democrats, including tax rebates, extended unemployment benefits and a temporary increase in food stamps are cost-effective ways for Congress to try to boost the economy, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday. More: continued here

EBay Brand Falls Behind Amazon in Dec., But Listings Are UpWired News –15 minutes agoBy Betsy Schiffman January 15, 2008 | 3:04:47 PMCategories: ebay From what we hear, eBay has become a bastion of misery. Fraud is rampant, account security … More: continued here

Socialist Worker spoke to Ben and Edgar, two Burslem strikers in the CWU postal workers’ union who between them have over 30 years’ experience in Royal Mail. More: continued here

eBay Inc. (EBAY) Hits a New Annual Low Ahead of EarningsSchaeffers Research, OH –1 hour agoeBay Inc. (EBAY) is scheduled to report earnings after the close on January 23, 2008. However, investors don't seem to be waiting around to see what is said … More: continued here

A PUBLIC meeting has been called over the proposed closure of Lowden Post Office in Chippenham. More: continued here

Post Office managers confirm a city centre branch will close and move to a nearby store. More: continued here

Page stamps mark on new productionInverness Courier, UK –2 hours agoBy Kenny Mathieson WHEN Claire Robertson took on the role of Aurora in Ashley Page's new and heavily re-imagined production of "Sleeping Beauty" for … More: continued here

CHICAGO—-Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. More: continued here

Items offensive to Jews and Catholics on eBaySpero News –14 minutes agoThe online auction site eBay pulled items offensive to Catholics, but other items offensive to Jews and others may remain. By Spero News E-bay pulled a … More: continued here