Facebook IPO
Facebook’s premium “social” advertisements continue to rise in price, according to two recent studies – a positive indicator that could offset concerns ahead of its IPO, according to a Financial Times report.
Barclays bank
Barclays is launching an online savings bank, the British lender’s first foray into the US business, according to a wsj.com report.
Deficit daze
The US trade deficit probably widened in March as imports rebounded from the biggest setback in three years, economists said in a survey before a report Thursday. The gap is estimated to grow to $50 billion from $46 billion in February.
Savers first
Britain will publish detailed proposals on reform of its banking sector next month, the UK Treasury said, and will press ahead with plans to ensure that savers get their money back ahead of other investors if banks fail.
Cheaper gas
The average price for regular gasoline fell 6.75 cents to $3.8452 a gallon, according to a national survey. The price is 15.49 cents lower than last year.
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