Reuters - (Reuters) - Media and communications group Quebecor Inc reported a quarterly profit on Wednesday, helped by strong performance of its telecommunications segment that continued to see customer growth.
The Canadian Press - LONDON - World stock markets traded in a narrow range Wednesday as investors looked for renewed direction, while the British pound continued to founder following unimpressive industrial output figures.
AFP - ATHENS (AFP) - A sweeping strike is set to cripple Greece on Thursday in the second such protest in a fortnight against debt-driven austerity measures.
AFP - LONDON (AFP) - The British government will unveil a pre-election budget on March 24, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Wednesday, fuelling expectations of a general election in May.
AFP - BEIJING (AFP) - China said Wednesday its exports soared for the third straight month in February and at their fastest pace in three years, which analysts said could leave Beijing more open to a stronger yuan.