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Monthly Archive November, 2010

Saudi billionaire buys 1 percent stake in GM

November 24, 2010

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal says he has invested $500 million in General Motors, the U.S. auto giant whose shares returned to trading last […]

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Irish PM’s own party rebels, plans to replace him

November 23, 2010

Lawmakers in Prime Minister Brian Cowen’s own party mounted a rebellion Tuesday to try to oust him, an effort that could trigger a snap election […]

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Sri Lanka’s Postwar Boom Misses Investors Wary of Corruption - Bloomberg

November 22, 2010

With a postcard view of white sand and fishermen drawing in nets from the morning catch, the Chaaya Blu Hotel could be mistaken for a […]

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‘See-through’ casinos blight Las Vegas Strip

November 21, 2010

LAS VEGAS—Prepare for a battle of some of America’s richest men over desert ruins.
Billionaire Steve Wynn is so angry about unfinished “see-through” buildings on the […]

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Black Friday is coming earlier — and earlier

November 19, 2010

Black Friday is still a week away, but in some ways, it’s already half over.
Eager to ring up sales amid the sluggish economy, retailers have […]

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Dollar to strengthen as U.S. revives: NY Fed’s Checki

A weaker dollar is a side effect of U.S. monetary policy, not the goal, and the dollar should regain value once the economic recovery […]

Uncategorized, term - Comments closed

Singapore sees 2011 growth slowing to 4-6 percent

November 18, 2010

Singapore’s economic growth will slow sharply next year as U.S. and European demand for the island’s exports weakens, the government said Thursday, after reporting an […]

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Stocks head lower amid Chinese rate worries

November 16, 2010

The Toronto stock market was negative Tuesday as commodity prices backed off amid rising worries about higher interest rates in China and uncertainty over whether […]

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Gold Mocks World Spooked By Fed’s $600 Billion: William Pesek - Bloomberg

November 14, 2010

If Group of 20 officials want evidence they achieved little in Seoul, it’s the price of gold.
Gold mocked hopes for a solution to global […]

UK, legal - Comments closed

Obama Ends Asia Trip Saying U.S. Is `Here to Stay,’ Seeks Export Markets - Bloomberg

November 13, 2010

President Barack Obama returns home today from a ten-day visit to Asia after promising Japanese business leaders that the U.S. is “here to stay” in […]

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