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U.K. Economy Grows at Fastest Rate in Three Years
According to England’s office for National Statistics, between July and September of this year, the country’s economy grew by 0.8 percent, the fastest rate since 2010.
Mickey Goes to China
Walt Disney Co. announced that it would build its first store in Shanghai, China. That store is expected to be the company’s largest in the world.
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German Business Confidence Wanes in October
For the first time in the last six months, German business confidence decreased –mainly due to uncertainty over the strength of the country and region’s economy.
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Wal-Mart to Expand Presence in China by 110 Stores
The world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., will expand its business into China by opening up 110 more facilities there during the next two-plus years.
Easy-Money Wave Sweeping the Globe
Canada joined Norway and Sweden in dropping talk about easing their own monetary status and about raising interest rates.
Regus PLC’s Share Price Doubles on Office Space Surge
The world’s largest operator of serviced offices, Regus PLC, has seen its share price more than double since October 2012.