VIDEO: In China, new year bur few new loans


Next week’s China bank lending data will show the country’s recent growth spurt is supported largely by government investment, says Reuters Asia Economics and Markets Editor Wayne Arnold.
VIDEO: Snakes in spotlight for Chinese New Year


The snake has a bad rep in the West, but in China people are celebrating the reptile in everything from sports shoes to chocolates and special soups as the Year of the Snake is rung in.
VIDEO: Berlusconi rallies supporters


With just a few weeks to go before the election, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi exudes confidence to encourage followers at a party rally in Rome. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
VIDEO: Rebels battle for Damascus checkpoint


Amateur video purports to show Syrian rebels engaged in heavy fighting against government forces in the capital Damascus. Sarah Charlton reports.
VIDEO: Madrid students rally against austerity


Around 2,000 public school secondary students, teachers and their union representatives march in Madrid to protest against austerity measures in public education. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
VIDEO: Berlusconi rallies supporters


With just a few weeks to go before the election, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi exudes confidence to encourage followers at a party rally in Rome. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
VIDEO: Iran Unveils High-Tech Fighter Jet Amid Skepticism


Iran’s latest fighter jet is under scrutiny this week as critics argue it may not be as sophisticated as authorities say it is.
VIDEO: Daily Dividends Report: ALL, CSL, SIX, ATO, BCE


Allstate Corporation (ALL) announced its quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, an increase of about 14% over its prior dividend in November of 22 cents. The increased dividend will be paid on Apr 1, 2013, to the shareholders of record as on Feb 28, 2013.
VIDEO: Analyst Moves: PCAR, SYK


PACCAR (PCAR) was downgraded by UBS (UBS) from buy to neutral with a price target of $48, as the stock price has approached the previously set target. Shares are lower by about 1.9 percent.
VIDEO: Daily Market Wrap: February 7, 2013


The markets fell into negative territory today as concerns over the European economy weighed on the minds of investors. The latest data from the Labor Department shows fewer Americans filed for initial unemployment benefits, with weekly jobless claims down 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 366,000.

