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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...

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Mickey Goes to China

Walt Disney Co. announced that it would build its first store in Shanghai, China. That store is expected...

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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...

Positive Earnings Data Boosts Stocks

Stocks rose today, thanks in part to forecast-beating earnings reports and the perception that the current slow economic...

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Did Janet Yellen Really Warn Us about the Housing Bubble?

The media recently has lauded Janet Yellen, Obama’s choice to become the next Fed chairman, for her prescient...

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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...

Easy-Money Wave Sweeping the Globe

Canada joined Norway and Sweden in dropping talk about easing their own monetary status and about raising interest...

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...

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Earnings Forecasts Halt Weeklong Stock Rally

Disappointing earnings forecasts from various companies led U.S. stocks to fall today, ending an S&P 500 rally that...

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Currency Safe-Havens Bounce on Chinese Money Market Spike

Chinese money-market rates rose precipitously as the People’s Bank of China acted to tighten liquidity and prevent risky...