AFP - The net profits of Russia's largest oil firm, state-owned Rosneft, plummeted 53.2 percent in the first nine months of 2009 compared to the same period last year, the company said on Wednesday. Full Article at France 24

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen MOSCOW--Russia's number-one oil producer OAO Rosneft Wednesday posted a 66% drop in third-quarter net profit, due to lower global oil prices and a one-off foreign exchange loss. London-listed Rosneft said net profit under U.S. Full Article at Wall Street Journal

Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Developing-nation shares fell, after valuations reached the highest level in nine years and a decline in crude sent oil producers lower. Full Article at Bloomberg.com

Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Russian stocks fell, poised for their lowest close since Nov. 13, as a drop in crude prices dragged down OAO Lukoil, the country’s second-largest oil producer, and other energy shares. Full Article at Bloomberg.com

Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Developing-nation shares rose the most in a week and emerging-market currencies rallied on gains for commodity prices and speculation central banks will keep interest rates low to underpin the global economic recovery. Full Article at Bloomberg.com

Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market stocks headed for the lowest in a week and developing-nation currencies declined after oil prices slumped and the European Central Bank president said policy makers will withdraw emergency cash gradually. Full Article at Bloomberg.com