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(RTTNews) - The yen was little moved against the sterling on Wednesday in New York. The yen fell to as low as 247.91 in the early morning. The Japanese currency later got as high as 246.33 at 11:15 a.m. ET. It fell back in the early afternoon before stabilizing near its overnight levels.

(RTTNews) - The Singapore dollar was up slightly amid choppy trading against the pound on Wednesday in New York. The dollar fell overnight and then rose sharply for several hours in the early morning.

(RTTNews) - The Singapore dollar saw mixed results against the majors on Thursday in New York. The currency was up on the euro and sterling and down against the greenback.

(RTTNews) - The Australian dollar was generally stronger against the other majors on Wednesday in New York. The aussie touched a multi-year high against the euro and multi-month high against the sterling. The Australian currency slipped against the greenback.

SYDNEY today, New York tomorrow; that s the plan for the talented musical students at The Glennie School.

Mason County Middle School football coach Tom Posey is enjoying a very busy spring. Along with his duties at the middle school, Posey is also an assistant coach with the Huntington Heroes of the American Indoor Football Association.

Noel Aponte kept squatting as he announced to the group of girls playing catch on the infield of the varsity softball diamond at Sterling High School that they had four more minutes.

(RTTNews) - The British currency was mixed against the Japanese yen in action on Wednesday in the early afternoon. The sterling held in a range between a high of 247.87 and a low of 246.46. On the whole, the British sterling is at a three week low in trading with its Japanese counterpart.

(RTTNews) - The Japanese currency was choppy against the sterling and dollar in trading on Wednesday afternoon in New York. The currency was strong against the euro. The yen moved with little economic news from the area.

(RTTNews) - In trading against its British counterpart on Wednesday, the European currency saw weakness through action. By the early afternoon, the euro had dropped to a mark of 0.6683 against the sterling. In general, the European currency is at its lowest point since the beginning of February.

British asset manager Henderson Global Investors and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board said on Wednesday that they plan to buy a British shopping mall for 253 million pounds sterling ($520 million).

Forming a rising wedge off the 26-year high candle from 7/24, technical analysts have touted the pound as "top-heavy" and employ RSI readings to confirm bearish sentiment.

Sterling weakened broadly, retreating from its 26-year high against the greenback on heavy selling pressure. Trading as high as $2.0654, cable declined the most against the dollar in more then six weeks as slumping equity markets prompted traders to curtail their risk profiles and unwind carry-trade positions.

Larry McReynolds says Bobby Ginn tried to do too much before merging with DEI. Plus, Sterling Marlin may team with Kenny Wallace.

(RTTNews) - The yen was uncertain with the sterling on Wednesday in New York. The yen fell to as low as 247.91 in the early morning. The Japanese currency later got as high as 246.33 at 11:15 a.m. ET. It is trading near a two-week low.

(RTTNews) - The sterling was uncertain with the yen on Wednesday in New York. The pound climbed to as high as 247.91 in the early morning. The sterling later got as low as 246.33 at 11:15 a.m. ET. It is trading near a two-week low.

(RTTNews) - The British pound was mixed against the other majors in Wednesday morning trading in New York. The sterling gained on the euro, touching a multi-month high. It fell against the dollar and was choppy with the yen.

(RTTNews) - The sterling remained down versus the dollar on Wednesday in late-morning trading.

(RTTNews) - Versus the British sterling, the New Zealand currency moved little overall in midday action on Wednesday.

NEW YORK, July 25 (newratings.com) - Analysts at DA Davidson reiterate their "neutral" rating on Sterling Financial Corporation ( STSA.NAS ), while reducing their estimates for the company. The 12-18 month target price has been reduced from $33.50 to $28.00.

(RTTNews) - The yen edged higher versus the sterling Wednesday morning in New York. At 6:45 am ET, the Japanese currency traded at a mark of 246.96. This is compared to an intraday high of 246.46 just after 5:00 am and an intraday low of 247.91 at 1:20 am.

(RTTNews) - The pound slipped against the dollar in early Asian deals on Wednesday but reversed the losses during the later part of the session.

(RTTNews) - The euro drifted higher against the sterling in late New York trading on Tuesday but it has given back the gains lately. Losing ground at about 9:00 pm ET, the pair moved to 0.6693 from 0.6712 by about 3:30 am ET Wednesday.

Carl T. Delfeld submits: The US dollar has fallen 4.5 % against the euro this year and 4 per cent against sterling, hitting a new 26 year low against the pound last week. The trade weighted dollar index dropped to its lowest since 1992.

Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc. subsidiary, recently announced that n2N Commerce, Inc. has selected order management technology from Sterling Commerce for its industry-first, cross-channel on-demand commerce software solution designed for large multi-channel retailers. As part of the n2N Commerce platform, Sterling Commerce technology efficiently orchestrates complex order and inventory ...

A fire in the middle of a Sterling Heights subdivision gutted a three-bedroom colonial while the owners and their four children vacationed in Albania.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. has agreed to purchase Sterling Financial Corp., the parent company of banks in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, including the Bank of Hanover.

"The move higher in cable (sterling/dollar) has been associated with the push lower in the dollar across the board. There’s been further comment from U.S. homebuilders which indicate the worst is not yet over," said Kamal Sharma, currency strategist of Bank of America.

PETALING JAYA: VADS Bhd is confident of exceeding its headline key performance indicators (KPIs) for this year, following its sterling performance for the first half (H1) and the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30.

(RTTNews) - The yen advanced against the sterling on Tuesday in New York. The Japanese currency edged as low as 249.45 at 8 a.m. ET. It moved higher shortly after that to recoup those losses.

(RTTNews) - The Singapore dollar was up slightly on the sterling on Tuesday in New York. The currencies were range bound for most of the morning.

Many Southwest Florida homeowners who contracted with Sterling Pools now have liens against their homes. Sterling Pools allegedly failed to pay some of the subcontractors – and the homeowners are facing liens of up to $20,000.

(RTTNews) - The aussie slipped amid uncertain trading with the sterling on Tuesday in New York. The Australian dollar edged lower in the later morning and into the afternoon. It dropped sharply at about 3:30 p.m. ET. The pair traded at 2.3376 about two hours later.

(RTTNews) - The kiwi saw weakness on Tuesday in New York against the other major currencies. The New Zealand dollar moved away from recent long-term highs against the dollar, euro and sterling. The kiwi moved ahead of an interest rate decision by the RBNZ due out on Thursday.

A grieving family in Rowan County is trying to turn a senseless tragedy into a life lesson. Less than a week ago 17 year-old Sterling Herring died when he crashed his car on Long Ferry Road.

STERLING - If you ever happened to run into Dr. Lamonte Ballard on the street, chances are he was on his bike when he stopped to say hello. The much-adored country doctor, who died just over two years ago, frequently made house calls on two wheels. He rode religiously every day, rain or shine.

(RTTNews) - In trading against the sterling on Tuesday, the Japanese currency saw uncertain direction into the mid afternoon. The yen bounced between a low of 249.35 and a high of 248.49 as trading progressed. In general, the Japanese yen is near a weekly high versus the British currency.

(RTTNews) - The sterling saw little movement against the dollar in trading on Tuesday. As action moved into the mid afternoon, the cable bounced between a high of 2.0647 and a low of 2.0596. Overall, the British currency is at a multi-year high versus the greenback.

(RTTNews) - In trading against the yen on Tuesday, the British currency saw uncertain direction into the mid afternoon. The sterling bounced between a high of 249.35 and a low of 248.49 as trading progressed. In general, the British pound is near a weekly low versus the Japanese currency.

Norma Jeanne Monroe, 65, Hiawatha, died Sunday, July 22, 2007, at her home. She was born Jan. 26, 1942 to Sterling and Lola (Bagley) Armstrong. She married Milo Molitor. He preceded her in death in 1996. She later married Charles Monroe on Sept. 17, 2006, in Hiawatha.

(RTTNews) - The European currency moved little against its British counterpart in action on Tuesday. By the mid afternoon, the euro had held between a high of 0.6710 and a low of 0.6690. On the whole, the European mark is at its lowest point against the cable since February.

"The move higher in cable (sterling/dollar) has been associated with the push lower in the dollar across the board. There’s been further comment from U.S. homebuilders which indicate the worst is not yet over," said Kamal Sharma, currency strategist of Bank of America.

STERLING - A Sterling man is facing burglary charges for allegedly breaking into a local restaurant. Philip Croy, 42, was arrested Sunday on charges of burglary and possession of burglary tools in connection with a break-in at the Candlelight, Inn, 2907 Locust St., prior to Sunday morning.

(RTTNews) - The yen was down slightly against the sterling on Tuesday in New York. The Japanese currency edged as low as 249.45 at 8 a.m. ET. It moved higher shortly after that to recoup those losses. It slipped back to 248.94 at 12:35 p.m. ET. The currencies have been generally flat for a few days.

Ripping though the psychologically significant 2.0600 level, technical analysts forecast cable to see $2.0670-$2.0685 before any correction as they contend the pair is well supported at $2.0570.

Longs continue to cheer Sterling?s unrelenting strength as the British currency posted another 26-year high on the back of luring UK yields and aggressive rate speculation. The Pound surged as high as $2.0654 as BoE Deputy Governor John Gieve assured market participants that the bank "will do whatever is needed" to tame inflation and bring it back below the two-percent ceiling, which it remained ...

(RTTNews) - Versus the British sterling, the New Zealand currency saw little direction as action headed into the midday. The kiwi moved between a high of 2.54 and a low of 2.55 in trading against the pound. On the whole, the New Zealand dollar is at a multi-year high against the cable.

(RTTNews) - The pound was little changed against the dollar on Tuesday in New York. The sterling slipped in the early morning, reaching as low as 2.0593 at 6:15 a.m. ET. It edged higher for the next several hours to recoup those losses. The pair traded at 2.0623 at 11:50 a.m. ET.

(RTTNews) - The pound was flat with the yen on Tuesday in New York. The British currency edged as high as 249.45 at 8 a.m. ET. It moved lower shortly after that to give back the gains. The pair traded at 248.68 at noon ET. The currencies have been generally flat for a few days.

(RTTNews) - The British pound saw little movement against the other majors on Tuesday in New York. The sterling slipped slightly against the euro and was little changed against the yen and greenback. Investors mulled data showing that U.K. factory orders fell sharply in July.

(RTTNews) - The sterling moved slightly lower against the euro on Tuesday in New York. The British currency rose as high as 0.6688 early in the morning, but moved lower from there.

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(RTTNews) - The euro saw some strength on Tuesday in New York against its major counterparts. The European currency extended its record high against the dollar and also gained slightly against the sterling and yen.

Sterling hit a 26-year high against the dollar and a five month peak versus the euro on Tuesday, buoyed mainly by broad weakness in the greenback.

(RTTNews) - The euro moved slightly higher against the sterling on Tuesday in New York. The European currency fell as low as 0.6688 early in the morning, but moved higher from there. It climbed to resistance at 0.6710 at 8:15 a.m. ET. The pair traded at 0.6704 at 11:10 a.m. ET.

An AIB official has told the Mahon Tribunal that Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's explanation for a lodgment of nearly £25,000 does not add up. Mr Ahern told the inquiry that the money came from friends in Ireland and a sterling payment from Manchester businessmen.

Two completed acquisitions helped boost Sterling Bancshares Inc. to a 16 percent increase in second-quarter net income.

(RTTNews) - The dollar was little-changed against the sterling on Tuesday in New York. The greenback gained in the early morning, reaching as high as 2.0593 at 6:15 a.m. ET. It edged lower for the next several hours to give back those gains. The pair traded at 2.0634 at 10:40 a.m. ET.

Mason County Middle School football coach Tom Posey is enjoying a very busy spring. Along with his duties at the middle school, Posey is also an assistant coach with the Huntington Heroes of the American Indoor Football Association.

Sterling Financial Corp. on Monday announced a quarterly cash dividend of 9 cents per share. The Spokane, Wash.-based company will pay the dividend Oct. 10 to shareholders of record Sept. 28.

(RTTNews) - In trading against the British pound on Tuesday, the Swiss currency saw strength. While the currency moved little in the first few hours of the day, the franc rose sharply to a mark of 2.4819 by the mid morning. Generally, the Swiss franc is at a multi-year low against the sterling.

(RTTNews) - The Swiss currency rose against the yen, sterling and dollar in trading on Tuesday morning in New York. Meanwhile, the currency showed little direction against the euro. The Swiss franc moved with little economic news from the area.

LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - European shares extended earlier losses and the dollar hit a 26-year trough against sterling on Tuesday, weighed down by concerns over the credit market and its impact on corporate activity and the wider economy.

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Sterling Energy PLC said it estimates a 5 pct increase in first half net sales, adding that its US production is currently 10 pct higher than the end-March level.

(RTTNews) - During the European session on Tuesday, the Swiss Franc saw a mixed trading. While the Franc edged lower against the dollar and the Yen, it traded slightly higher versus the Sterling.

(RTTNews) - The Swiss Franc showed strength versus the U.K.'s Sterling in the early Asian deals on Tuesday, but the gains were given back by about 9:20 pm ET Monday. Towards the end of the session, the pair entered a tight range and extended the same trend during the early European deals.

(RTTNews) - The euro weakened in early dealing Tuesday morning in New York, slipping to a 5-month low against its British counterpart before bouncing back. Traders considered data showing that Euro zone manufacturing PMI fell in July.

(RTTNews) - The yen edged lower against the sterling Tuesday morning in New York. The Japanese currency experienced choppy trading before beginning to slide after 6:00 am ET. At 6:40 am, the yen traded at a mark of 248.96 against its British counterpart.

Sterling Bancshares, Inc. today reported net income of $13.1 million, or $0.18 per diluted share for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007, a 16% increase in net income when compared to the $11.3 million, or $0.16 per diluted share earned for the second quarter of 2006.

Ripping though the psychologically significant 2.0600 level, technical analysts forecast cable to see $2.0670-$2.0685 before any correction as they contend the pair is well supported at $2.0570. Technical: GBP/USD Resistance: 2.0610Support: 2.0400 Analysis of emerging candle formations uncovers the "Three advancing white solders" injecting further bullish sentiment. However, RSI readings ...

(RTTNews) - The US currency moved sideways against the sterling in late New York trading on Monday but the greenback staged a fall in the early Asian deals. Losing ground at about 8:00 pm ET, the pair moved to a new multi-year high of 2.0644 from 2.0585 by about 10:30 pm and then moved sideways.

Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc. subsidiary, recently announced that n2N Commerce, Inc. has selected order management technology from Sterling Commerce for its industry-first, cross-channel on-demand commerce software solution designed for large multi-channel retailers.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. has agreed to purchase Sterling Financial Corp., the parent company of banks in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, including the Bank of Hanover.

(RTTNews) - The Japanese currency moved up against the sterling in early Asian deals on Tuesday.

DOHA • Pizza Hut, operational in the State of Qatar under Sterling Group, has launched hotline number to its existing home delivery service.

(RTTNews) - The yen was little moved against the pound on Monday in New York. The Japanese currency edged lower in the mid-morning, stabilizing at around 9 a.m. ET. The yen moved back higher in the afternoon and got back to its overnight levels by the late-afternoon.

(RTTNews) - The Japanese yen was generally flat against its major counterparts on Monday in New York. The currency was up slightly against the euro and even with the dollar and sterling. Traders considered data showing that supermarket sales in Japan fell again in June.

Sterling Financial Corporation announced today that its board of directors unanimously approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 10, 2007, to shareholders of record as of September 28, 2007.

STERLING — The Department of Parks, Library and Recreation is currently accepting team registration for the fall volleyball program.

STERLING — A day after appearing in court to be advised on 30 charges against her, Latisha Pacheco, 23, was charged with a probation violation.

STERLING — A 1-year-old boy was killed Thursday after being run over by a truck at the Fountain Lodge. Sterling police identified the boy as Jaden Trautman of Fort Morgan.

(RTTNews) - The Singapore dollar was up against its major counterparts on Monday in New York. The currency extended a multi-year high against the greenback, and also climbed against the euro and sterling.

COMMERCIALBANK’S Al Waseela Fund has generated a return of 16% over a three-month period up to July 15. The fund, which targets Qatar and GCC markets, is sponsored by the bank and managed by EFG-Hermes Financial Management (Egypt) Limited, a leading investment bank in the region.

The UK economy expanded faster than expected in the second quarter of 2007, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics yesterday, sending sterling back above the $2.05 level.

Sterling Biofuels International announced that it has now taken delivery of its Malaysian based biodiesel production facility on time and notably under budget. The total budgeted capital cost as stated in the Company's IPO prospectus was $21.3m. This compares favourably with the actual capital cost for the plant of $19.4m. This represents a saving of approx 9% or $1.9m. The Company's cash balance ...

(RTTNews) - The New Zealand dollar saw strength on Monday in New York. The kiwi climbed throughout the day against the dollar, euro and sterling and extended long-term highs against all three. The kiwi moved with little economic news from the area.

First things first: 118 218 is a French directory assistance number. It’s provided by Le Numero, which can be traced to INFONXX, but that’s all secondary. What’s interesting is that 118 218 searches are now powered by Exalead. On Search Engine Land , Greg Sterling explains, “In principle, this is comparable to enhanced directory assistance/mobile voice search services being offered in the ...

The falling US dollar is lowering the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' purchasing power by up to a third, making the powerful oil cartel more reluctant to increase production and cut prices.

Toby Sterling July 23, 2007 - 4:41 p.m. AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - Barclays will raise its offer for ABN Amro to US$93.1 billion, with help from two Asian financial partners, in the face of a rival bid led by the Royal Bank of Scotland, the British bank said Monday.

Sterling Financial Corporation today announced earnings of $27.0 million, or $0.52 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, compared to earnings of $16.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2006.

COLUMBUS, Ohio----Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc. subsidiary, today announced that n2N Commerce, Inc. has selected order management technology from Sterling Commerce for its industry-first, cross-channel on-demand commerce software solution designed for large multi-channel retailers.

(RTTNews) - The dollar was little-moved against the sterling on Monday in New York. The dollar fell as low as 2.0603 in the early morning but edged higher and got as high as 2.0557 a few hours later. It remained in that range through the rest of the morning and into the afternoon.

Read about how I use a professional-model rock tumbler to polish handmade sterling silver jewelry and components.

My brother Jehad is a photojournalist who has spent time in Iraq since the war started in 2003. His phone calls and emails from the field are often harrowing and sometimes deeply saddening. A story he told me recently...

Members of the Sterling Stingrays swim team qualified for the junior nationals during a meet this weekend on the campus of the University of Minnesota.

By TOBY STERLING AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- Barclays will raise its offer for ABN Amro to $93.1 billion, with help from two Asian financial partners, in the face of a rival bid led by the Royal Bank of Scotland, the British bank said Monday.

STERLING - The dedication of the park shelter honoring Dr. LaMonte Ballard, which was rained out earlier this week, is now 6 p.m. today at the Westwood Sports and Expo Center Complex, 1900 Westwood Drive, behind Building 3.

STERLING - A Sterling man is facing burglary charges for allegedly breaking into a local restaurant. Philip Croy, 42, was arrested Sunday on charges of burglary and possession of burglary tools in connection with a break-in at the Candlelight, Inn, 2907 Locust St., prior to Sunday morning.

(RTTNews) - The euro slid against its British counterpart on Monday. By the mid afternoon, the European currency had fallen to a mark of 0.6705. On the whole, the European currency is at its lowest point since mid-February against the sterling.

Mt. Sterling, KY -- A Mount Sterling man accused of sexually assaulting his stepdaughter, strangling her and then burning their house has been ordered to provide DNA samples in the case.

The full-coverage swimsuit for Muslim women - nicknamed the Burqini - is taking off with secular swimmers too

(RTTNews) - The Japanese yen saw slight weakness against its major counterparts on Monday in New York. The currency was a little lower against the dollar, sterling and euro in morning activity. Traders considered data showing that supermarket sales in Japan fell again in June.

Ripping past the psychologically significant 2.0600 level, traders struggle to forecast valid resistance levels for the pair. Some technically centered traders implement oscillators such as stochastics in order to prudently gauge prevailing market sentiment.

ØGold and Silver futures post decent gains for the week. ØUS dollar pares further losses against major currencies - dips to an all-time low against the Euro and a 26-year high against the Sterling pound.

Vaulting as high as $2.06, sterling resumes its six month rally versus the greenback, lying atop a perch not seen since May 1981. Trading at $2.0586 in the afternoon Wall Street session, traders shook off disappointing UK housing data and bid up the cable on broad dollar weakness and upbeat GDP readings.

STERLING HEIGHTS -- The preliminary exam in 41-A District Court for parents of a toddler found dead inside their home on July 9 was adjourned Monday as lawyers in the case awaited an autopsy report for the child.

Mason County Middle School football coach Tom Posey is enjoying a very busy spring. Along with his duties at the middle school, Posey is also an assistant coach with the Huntington Heroes of the American Indoor Football Association.

MOUNT STERLING - The West squad, which included local football stalwarts from area high schools Mason County, Fleming County and Lewis County, exacted a measure of revenge in Friday's second annual East-West Senior Bowl by emerging with a 12-7 win over the East team.

Sterling Herring's mother, Bonnie Macintosh, is comforted by her fiance, Doug Thomas, as they walk along Long Ferry Road where Herring was killed in an accident last week.

By TOBY STERLING AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- Barclays will raise its offer for ABN Amro to $93.2 billion, with help from two Asian financial partners, in the face of a rival bid led by the Royal Bank of Scotland, the British bank said Monday.

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks are set to open at higher levels Monday, drawing support from above-forecast results from Schering-Plough Corp. and Merck & Co. and merger news in the financial, oil-drilling and equipment-rental sectors.

July 23 (Bloomberg) -- The pound rose to its strongest against the dollar since May 1981 on speculation the appeal of U.K. assets will increase as the Bank of England keeps raising interest rates while the Federal Reserve stays on hold.

Frederick W. Schafer seems to have been a regular guy in his time. A German immigrant and head of a Loudoun County family in the mid-19th century, he had a business in Leesburg making pots used for cooking and storing. Every now and then, he'd load up his horse-drawn wagon and take it down the...

STERLING - It's picture time at the grassy lot behind the Morse house. Dustin and Stacey Morse's three sons are getting ready to take a photograph. Trey, at 7 the youngest, wants to go first, so he menacingly shakes his baseball bat at 8-year-old Turner.

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Afternoon Interbank Intercurrency (RATES SUPPLIED BY BARCLAYS INTL) CANADA TOM/NEXT 4.46 - 4.50 7 DAY 4.47 - 4.51 1 MTH 4.50 - 4.53 3 MTHS 4.60 - 4.64 6 MTHS 4.70 - 4.74 12 MTHS 4.85 - 4.89 JAPAN TOM/NEXT 0.53 - 0.56 7 DAY 0.53 - 0.56 1 MTH 0.58 - 0.61 3 MTHS 0.75 - 0.78 6 MTHS 0.84 - 0.87 12 MTHS 0.98 - 1.01 STERLING TOM/NEXT 5.79 - 5.82 7 DAY 5.80 - 5.82 1 MTH 5.85 ...

nCoat, Inc. announced that an independent research report has been released by Bridge IR. Recently, the research firm initiated their equity rating on NCOA. nCoat is an emerging nanotechnology company focused on development and marketing of coatings applied to metal, ceramics, fabric, and other materials. Currently, NCOA is working on the release of its latest "Extreme Sterling(TM)" coating, ...

Lonrho, the African conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of investments ranging from infrastructure, transportation, support services and natural resources, announced that its newly established subsidiary LonZim Plc had raised an initial 32.326 million sterling (US$66.234 million).

LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - The dollar hit a record low against the euro on Monday and fresh multi-year lows against the New Zealand dollar and sterling as worries surrounding high-risk U.S. credit continued to sour sentiment on the U.S. currency.

They were teammates with Atlanta for 10 seasons, the last in 2002, and forever will be linked by that sterling decade. As Greg Maddux put it, "We won a lot together and lost a little together."

TOKYO, July 23 - The dollar hit a record low against the euro on Monday and more than 20-year lows versus sterling and the New Zealand dollar on worries that problems in the U.S. subprime mortgage sector may trickle into the broader economy.

Ripping past the psychologically significant 2.0600 level, traders struggle to forecast valid resistance levels for the pair. Some technically centered traders implement oscillators such as stochastics in order to prudently gauge prevailing market sentiment. Technical: GBP/USDResistance: 2.0610Support: 2.0400 Currently reading overbought, technical analysts point to a divergence between ...

Vaulting as high as $2.06, sterling resumes its six month rally versus the greenback, lying atop a perch not seen since May 1981. Trading at $2.0586 in the afternoon Wall Street session, traders shook off disappointing UK housing data and bid up the cable on broad dollar weakness and upbeat GDP readings. UK Headlines: UK House Prices Increase at Slowest Pace This YearU.K. house prices rose in ...

STERLING, Ill. — A Sterling man was being held late Sunday in Whiteside County Jail in connection with a burglary at a Sterling restaurant.

U.S. and European officials are wary of governments with dubious commitments to free markets swallowing up some of the world's major corporations.

The currency trading platform of news and information provider Reuters Group suffered an outage on Monday, prompting some dealers to switch to alternative venues or trade over the phone.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. has agreed to purchase Sterling Financial Corp., the parent company of banks in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, including the Bank of Hanover.

Mason County Middle School football coach Tom Posey is enjoying a very busy spring. Along with his duties at the middle school, Posey is also an assistant coach with the Huntington Heroes of the American Indoor Football Association.

MOUNT STERLING - The West squad, which included local football stalwarts from area high schools Mason County, Fleming County and Lewis County, exacted a measure of revenge in Friday's second annual East-West Senior Bowl by emerging with a 12-7 win over the East team.

Countries like China that have accumulated vast foreign currency reserves are finding they cannot buy whatever they want.

Romance was in the air at the Sterling Renaissance Festival as more than 50 couples lined up outside the fair’s gates over the weekend to renew their vows.

A cruise line saved from extinction by shipping magnate Lord Sterling will return to passenger service next May. Swan Hellenic has joined the All Leisure Group and will be able once more to operate its former 350-berth vessel Minerva which has been chartered by All Leisure.

At the Purcellville farmers market last week, customers strolled by baskets of fresh blueberries, bottles of salsa and soaps made from homegrown lavender. A Good Humor truck played its distinctive jingle in a nearby parking lot, enticing passersby with warm-weather treats.

How long before the dollar hits $1.40 to the euro? That is the question many analysts are asking after a week when the US currency struck a new low of $1.3843 to the euro and fresh multiyear lows against a range of currencies, including sterling.

STERLING - It's picture time at the grassy lot behind the Morse house. Dustin and Stacey Morse's three sons are getting ready to take a photograph. Trey, at 7 the youngest, wants to go first, so he menacingly shakes his baseball bat at 8-year-old Turner.

"Weird Carolinas," by Roger Manley. Sterling Publishers, New York. 2007. 256 pp. $19.95. Ah, summer. It's the season when most of us at least think about hitting the highway in search of adventure.

Sterling Smith of Post, Texas, zeroes in on his target during Saturday’s short-go in the 16-19 calf roping competition in the HPJRA Finals at Curry County Mounted Patrol Arena. Smith finished first in the short-go competition with a time of 8.67 seconds.

ACCOUNTS Sterling Cross Communications Group, Maple Grove, added Bailey Consulting Group, a Golden Valley executive coaching firm; L.

I recently saw a catalog advertising beautiful sterling-silver necklaces with interchangeable and engravable pendants. Their themes were among those we wouldn't see on older women, but they might certainly be worn by young girls or boys. "Colorful necklaces feature Swarovski crystals." But...

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. has agreed to purchase Sterling Financial Corp., the parent company of banks in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, including the Bank of Hanover.

The expected rate rises are a boon for sterling in an environment where investors seek out high-yielding currencies. "Assuming they do (hike) ... sterling is likely to continue to perform pretty strongly over the short term," said Paul Robinson, currency strategist at Barclays Capital.

The town of Ramapo has acquired a saltbox-style house that dates back to the 18th century. The home was originally located in Sterling Forest before being moved near Hillburn in 1798.

For the sixth year in a row, folks who called Griswold, Woodburn, and Dillon avenues home in the 1950s are returning for a reunion. Ellen Howard, of Sterling, who spent her childhood on Woodburn, has organized the event all six years.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. has agreed to purchase Sterling Financial Corp., the parent company of banks in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, including the Bank of Hanover.

Aching backs and sore joints led a group of hourly workers at Chrysler's Sterling Heights Assembly Plant to help design a special seat so they could work inside vehicles with less strain.

Leading a parade of more than 200 motorcycles for a week can put a person out of touch with racing, and that was the case for NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Kyle Petty on Friday. Understandably oblivious to the news emanating from the stock car world, Petty reacted with surprise when told fellow veterans Sterling Marlin and Joe Nemechek had been released from their rides with Ginn Racing.

NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) - Currency speculators pushed net long sterling bets to a record high and boosted their net short dollar position in the latest week, data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission showed on Friday.

(RTTNews) - The greenback added to a 26-year low against the sterling on Friday in New York. The dollar edged lower in the early morning and then plunged sharply at around 10 a.m. ET. It got as low as 2.0584 about 45 minutes later.

(RTTNews) - The British pound dropped against the yen in trading on Friday. The sterling dropped sharply around 10:00AM EST and remained weak into the mid-afternoon at a mark of 249.10. In general, the British currency has come down slightly off its recent multi-year high.

Sterling was the big winner among the major currencies this week as the prospect of further interest rate rises appeared to increase after stronger-than-expected inflation and growth data.

Heading for its most prolonged rally in over a year, sterling strengthened Friday breaching resistance levels not seen since January 1981. Europe?s second-largest economy expanded for its sixth consecutive quarter lifting cable to trade at $2.0561 in the Wall Street afternoon.

Sterling has rallied to its strongest level in more than a quarter of century against the dollar as traders sell the ailing greenback and also expect interest rates to head higher in the UK.

(RTTNews) - The pound fell against the yen on Friday in New York and moved away from a multi-year high. The British currency edged higher in the early morning but then began to slip at around 8 a.m. ET. It dropped sharply at around 10 a.m. The currencies traded at 249.07 at noon ET.

NEW YORK, July 20 (newratings.com) – US regional bank PNC Financial Services Group ( PNC.NYS ) Thursday announced that it was buying smaller rival Sterling Financial Services for $565million in cash and stock. PNC Financial Services also reported disappointing results for the second quarter.

Mason County Middle School football coach Tom Posey is enjoying a very busy spring. Along with his duties at the middle school, Posey is also an assistant coach with the Huntington Heroes of the American Indoor Football Association.

The Pennsylvania bank is being acquired by PNC Bank.

The parent company of the Bank of Hanover will be bought by PNC Financial Service Group, a banking group based in Pittsburgh but with a strong presence in Harrisburg, Baltimore and Philadelphia.

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) – The dollar fell to a new record low against the euro and a 26-year trough against the pound Friday, pressured by falling Treasury yields, as fears rise that the troubled subprime mortgage market will hurt the broader economy.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. has agreed to purchase Sterling Financial Corp., the parent company of banks in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, including the Bank of Hanover.

By Sun Media The future of the giant Sterling Truck assembly plant in St. Thomas was thrown into doubt Wednesday.

(RTTNews) - The sterling was broadly stronger against its major counterparts Friday morning in New York, moving back towards a 26-year peak against the dollar and extending its all-time high against the yen.

(RTTNews) - The sterling raced higher against the dollar Friday morning in New York, fetching 2.054 in early dealing before leveling off. With no major economic data due from the US Friday, traders were looking ahead to next week's release of the Federal Reserve's Beige Book.

(RTTNews) - The euro declined against the dollar and sterling Friday morning while seeing choppy dealing versus the yen. Trading took place amid the release of data showing that Italian industrial orders grew 5.2% on year in May.

(RTTNews) - The euro lost ground to the sterling Friday morning in New York, negating gains from the previous session. The euro slipped to .6714 from an overnight level around .6735 as traders considered data showing that the U.K. economy grew more-than-expected during the second quarter.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc., one of the country's largest regional banks, said Thursday it has agreed to buy Sterling Financial Corp. for $565 million in cash and stock.

(RTTNews) - The yen fell against the sterling Friday morning in New York. The Japanese currency was largely level with the pound before beginning a retreat at 2:30 am ET. By 5:30 am, the yen had slid to an intraday low of 251.09. The yen rebounded from some of its losses over the next hour to trade at a mark of 250.84 at 6:45 am.

PITTSBURGH -- PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said Thursday it will acquire Sterling Financial Corp. in a deal valued at $565 million. PNC has 50 branches and 177 ATMs in Delaware, and employs 1,460 people here.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said Thursday it will acquire Sterling Financial Corp. in a deal valued at $565 million.

LONDON (SHARECAST) - Sterling gave back some its recent gains against its main rivals as UK retail sales came in lower than expected, reinforcing the view of some economists that there is only likely to be one more tightening of UK interest rates.

PITTSBURGH - PNC Financial Services Group Inc., one of the country's largest regional banks, said Thursday it has agreed to buy Sterling Financial Corp. for $565 million in cash and stock.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc., has agreed to buy Sterling Financial Corp. for $565 million in cash and stock.

The path that led to Thursday's sale of Bank of Lancaster County began in mid-April with the discovery of a multimillion-dollar "sophisticated loan scandal" at a bank subsidiary.But, despite allegations that staff at Lititz-based Equipment Finance LLC colluded to "falsify contracts" &mdash...

PNC Bank last month balked when asked about its interest in acquiring Bank of Lancaster County, but it was clearly salivating at the chance.That opportunity materialized Thursday when Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services Group Inc. agreed to purchase troubled Sterling Financial Corp., t...

Minutes after knocking off Sterling 63-59, Crosby returned to the court and pulled off a sweep with a 48-33 win over Lee in Thursday night action of the Lee College Summer Basketball League. In the nightcap, Baytown Christian Academy avenged an early season loss to N.E. Christian.

(RTTNews) - The Australian dollar gained on the sterling on Thursday in New York and is trading near a 19-month high. The aussie gained in the early morning hours before leveling at around 5 a.m. ET. It got to as high as 2.3276 at 10:15 a.m. ET. The pair traded at 2.3278 at 6 p.m. ET.

Niagara Falls has been minted again. For the first time since 2003, the image of the falls has been put on official Canadian currency with a new, $30 holographic coin.

STERLING — Officials have confirmed the presence of the West Nile Virus in mosquitos found in the Sterling area. According to health officials at the Northeast Colorado Health Department, four separate mosquito pools recently trapped in Sterling have tested positive for West Nile virus.

With the European leveraged loan market in the midst of repricing, the cost of swapping sterling exposure into euros and dollars may be key for the 9 billion pounds of debt backing the buyout of Alliance Boots , banking sources told Reuters Loan Pricing Corporation.

Fitch Ratings on Thursday upgraded its debt ratings for Sterling Financial Corp., citing an improving financial picture at the Pacific Northwest bank holding company.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. announced today that it will buy Lancaster-based Sterling Financial Corp., which is fighting its way out of an expensive financing fraud case. Sterling is the parent company of Bank of Lancaster County. The deal is expected to be valued at $565 million ...

(RTTNews) - The sterling fell versus the euro on Thursday in New York and moved away from a three-week low. The currencies were range-bound into the early morning until the sterling spiked down at around 4 a.m. ET. It added further losses in the late morning before bouncing back slightly.

Sterling Financial Corporation of Lancaster, PA, announced today that it has agreed to merge with The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA .

(RTTNews) - The greenback advanced against the sterling on Thursday in New York, climbing away from a multi-year low. The dollar surged at around 4:30 a.m. ET and continued to edge higher for several hours.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. agreed to buy Sterling Financial Corp. for $565 million in stock and cash, the banks said Thursday.

PITTSBURGH (Thomson Financial) - PNC Financial Services Group Inc said it will buy Sterling Financial Corp for 565 mln usd in stock and cash, or 19.0 usd per share.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said Thursday that it reached agreement to acquire Sterling Financial Corp. for $565 million in stock and cash.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. , with $126 billion in assets, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lancaster, Pa.-based Sterling Financial Corporation , with approximately $3.3 billion in assets, for $565 million in stock and cash, or approximately $19.00 per share.

(RTTNews) - The sterling declined against other major currencies Thursday morning in New York as traders mulled data showing that U.K. mortgage lending growth narrowed in June.

(RTTNews) - The June month retail sales data pushed the British pound down across the board on Thursday. Before that, during the Asian and early European deals, the sterling-pairs moved sideways in loose ranges, but it was losing ground amid the British releases at 4:30 am ET.

(RTTNews) - The Swiss Franc drifted down against the U.K.'s Sterling during the early Tokyo deals on Thursday. However, towards the end of the session, the Franc reversed the losses and carried over its uptrend in the early European session. As of 6:59 am Eastern Time, the pair was quoted at 2.4583.

(RTTNews) - Against the euro, the sterling moved sideways during the Asian and early European deals on Thursday. Although the German PPI data at 2:00 am ET caused little price effects on the pair, the British retail sales data at 4:30 am weakened the pair heavily.

(RTTNews) - Against the sterling, the yen advanced Thursday morning in New York. The Japanese currency started to rise around 2:30 am ET. At just after 6:00 am, the yen advanced to an intraday high of 249.71. The Japanese currency gave back some of its gains over the next hour to trade at a mark of 249.96 just before 7:00 am.

Sterling dipped on Thursday, as its advance to a fresh 26-year high against the dollar was held in check by weaker-than-expected UK retail sales in June.

(RTTNews) - Against the sterling, the euro held a loose range in Asian and early European deals on Thursday.

LONDON (SHARECAST) - The dollar fell to multi-year lows against most major currencies Wednesday due to concern over the US sub-prime mortgage market.

Shares in London slipped and sterling rose to fresh 26-year highs on worse-than-expected news on inflation yesterday.

10 P.M. (AMC) MAD MEN Matthew Weiner, a writer and executive producer on ?The Sopranos,? is behind this new dramatic series about a group of Madison Avenue movers and shakers during the golden age of advertising. On the roster of Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency in 1960: Jon Hamm, above, as Don Draper, the creative director; John Slattery as Roger Sterling, a partner; Bryan Batt as Salvatore, ...

(RTTNews) - The US dollar dropped against the pound in late New York trading on Wednesday but the losses were reversed in early Thursday Asian deals.

Hunter Cervenka will have the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream after committing to play baseball for the University of Texas. Cervenka will be a senior next season at Sterling where he plays outfield and pitches.