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Posts Tagged ‘ economy ’

Donald Trump has a Tantrum over Scotland’s Offshore Wind Farms

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February 17, 2012
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Donald Trump has once again verbally attacked Scotland; this time over its renewable energy plans to build offshore wind farms. He wrote an angry letter to first minister Alex Salmond about the proposed plans to develop an offshore wind farm
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China’s Minmetals Resources Enters Africa

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February 17, 2012
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Minmetals Resources LTD. says it has secured ownership of African-focused base metals mining and exploration group, Anvil Mining Ltd, after acquiring 90 per cent of the company’s shares at eight-dollars each. The Hong Kong-listed Minmetals, which is majority, owned by
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Gold Demand Soared in 2011

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February 16, 2012
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In 2011, we saw countries that were having a hard time managing their debt.  The United States had trouble raising the debt ceiling in August and was on the verge of default.  The crisis in Europe continued to carry on
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What If Al Gore Had Won?

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February 12, 2012
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In what seems like an eternity, but was only a short time ago, we were learning more about “hanging chads” on punched election ballots in Florida than any of us ever wanted to know. The world marveled as the denizens…
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Morgan Stanley’s Stephen Roach On Chinese-American Relations

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February 11, 2012
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Bloomberg TV’s Trish Regan spoke to Stephen Roach, non-executive chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, ahead of soon-to-be Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the U.S. next week. Roach said that he hoped U.S. political leaders would turn the visit “into
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John Taylor “US debt will explode without changes”

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February 6, 2012
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John Taylor, economics professor at Stanford University, spoke to Bloomberg Television’s Trish Regan today and said that the U.S. “could get into a situation like Greece, quite frankly.” Taylor went on to say, “People have to realize it is a
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Goofus and Gallant Take on the Federal Deficit

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February 6, 2012

By Ben Strubel of Strubel Investment Management. This article appeared in our December 2011 newsletter. To subscribe go here…. Many people, particularly politicians, use their household budget as an analogy and a starting point when discussing the U.S.
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The Purchasing Power of Women [INFOGRAPHIC]

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February 2, 2012

When it comes time to buy, women are more often the decision makers and motivators. Recently, women have gained ground in earning, spending, and influence on household spending.   Check out our Premium section. 14 day trial is only $1!…
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Funding the Future

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January 31, 2012
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Not so long ago sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) were viewed with a good deal of mistrust. Today, while not without challenges, they are considered potential saviors for a rattled global economy. What changed?… Better communication between fund managers, the investor
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Pzena Investment Management Q4 2011 – Is Value Investing Dead?

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January 30, 2012
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TO OUR CLIENTS: The market today is faced with the age old conundrum of whether to believe what it sees or what it fears. Corporate pro?tability has remained robust, yet the market is giving these pro?ts a below average valuation.
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