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IBD'S TOP 10.(A)
Indexes Extend Tuesday's Gains
1The Nasdaq led with a 0.9% increase, helped by a jump in Google and other Internet stocks. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to a 4 1/2-year closing high. The small-cap S&P 600 rose 0.6%. Steel, transportation, truck parts and metal ore stocks made a good showing. NYSE and Nasdaq volume eased, but ran above average. More on this page, B2
Sharon Suffers A Major Stroke
2Israeli PM Ariel Sharon was rushed into surgery late Wed. after a "significant" stroke led to a brain hemorrhage. It was his 2nd stroke in a month. Sharon, 77, recently left the right-wing Likud to form a centrist party ahead of upcoming elections. If he has to step aside, it will roil Israeli politics. Also, Palestinian militants used bulldozers to crash through a Gaza barrier into Egypt.
Retailers Had So-So Holidays
3Dec. same-store sales likely rose 3.1% vs. a year ago, Retail Metrics estimated, vs. its prior view of 3.2%. They rose 3.9% ex Wal-Mart, which already said comps rose 2.2%. Specialty apparel did well: After Wed.'s close, Citi Trends, Zumiez, Men's Wearhouse and Aeropostale posted strong results. But Hot Topic and Too Inc. fell short. Most retailers report Dec. sales on Thurs.
Russia, Ukraine Settle Gas Feud
- Sharon suffers minor stroke: 18 December.(Ariel Sharon )(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: MEED Middle East Economic Digest December 23, 2005 700+ words
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffers a minor stroke, but is said to have recovered fully "The stroke will not leave behind any damage or any traces and there is an excellent chance it will not repeat itself," hospital neurologist Tamir Ben Hur says.
- Sharon Suffers Parliament Setback on Gaza Pullout Plan.
- Newspaper article from: Israel Faxx October 13, 2004 700+ words
By Larry James (VOA-Jerusalem) The Israeli parliament has rejected Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's speech outlining his plans for a total withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. The vote of 53-44 against Sharon's speech was described by Israeli media as a ringing rejection and a humiliation for the prime
- Sharon suffers stroke.(News)
- Newspaper article from: The Journal (Newcastle, England) January 5, 2006 700+ words
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon yesterday suffered a "significant" stroke with "massive bleeding" in his brain, a hospital official said. The spokesman said Sharon suffered a cerebral haemorrhage, was under general anaesthetic and was receiving breathing assistance.
- Sharon suffers stroke.
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) January 5, 2006 700+ words
Byline: Joel Greenberg Jan. 5--JERUSALEM -- Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered a massive brain hemorrhage Wednesday night and underwent critical surgery, doctors said, plunging Israel into uncertainty before an approaching election. Sharon's powers were transferred to his deputy, Ehud Olmert, who
- SHARON SUFFERS SECONDL STROKE; Israeli PM fights for life.(News)
- Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland) January 5, 2006 700+ words
Byline: By Kevin Turner ISRAELI prime minister Ariel Sharon was last night fighting for his life after suffering a stroke. Surgeons were operating to stop massive bleeding in the 77-year-old's brain. He was rushed to Jerusalem's Hadassah Hospital after collapsing at his ranch in the Negev desert.
- Sharon suffers cerebral hemorrhage.
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) Greenberg, Joel January 4, 2006 700+ words
Byline: Joel Greenberg JERUSALEM _ Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered a massive brain hemorrhage Wednesday night and was undergoing critical surgery, doctors said, plunging Israel into uncertainty before an approaching election. Sharon's powers were transferred to his deputy, Ehud Olmert, who
- Sharon suffers massive bleeding.(News)
- Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales) January 5, 2006 700+ words
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon yesterday suffered a 'significant' stroke with 'massive bleeding' in his brain, a hospital official said. Dr Shlomo Mor-Yosef said Sharon suffered a cerebral haemorrhage, was under general anaesthetic, receiving breathing assistance and was being taken for
- Sharon suffers minor stroke; Improves amid hospital tests.(WORLD)
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times December 19, 2005 700+ words
Byline: Joshua Mitnick, THE WASHINGTON TIMES TEL AVIV - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was rushed to a hospital from his Jerusalem residence yesterday evening after suffering a minor stroke, raising questions about the health of the 77-year-old leader as he runs for re-election in March with a
