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China trading error shakes confidence in world's worst equities
livemint.com - 18 Aug 2013 20:42
China's shares were roiled on Friday by a trading error at Everbright Securities that spurred a 53% surge in volumes
Rupee depreciation and you
livemint.com - 18 Aug 2013 21:17
A look at how the depreciation of the rupee against the dollar may impact your wallet
Baidu Deal May Reduce App Piracy in China
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2013 23:17
The move should also help Baidu regain ground against two other Chinese Internet giants, Alibaba and Tencent, which were quicker to add mobile capabilities.
Banks staring at worse abyss than 2008
livemint.com - 18 Aug 2013 12:54Gold demand may remain strong, but jewellery makers to take a hit
livemint.com - 18 Aug 2013 12:33
Jewellery makers may face tough times as nominated agencies can only provide gold against upfront payment
Petersen Automotive Museum offers details of renovation plan
L.A. Times - 18 Aug 2013 23:29More Is More: Why the the Paradox of Choice Might Be a Myth
The Atlantic - 18 Aug 2013 22:01
It's widely assumed that overwhelming people with options -- whether in TVs or delicious jams -- can make them less likely to make a decision. But maybe that's wrong.
Advertising: Postal Service Applies Old Promise to New Priority
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2013 23:12
Even as the Web has cost the Postal Service billions of dollars in revenue, strong growth in package deliveries from e-commerce sites has helped to offset the loss.
Treasury Auctions Set for the Week of Aug. 19
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2013 23:09
The following tax-exempt fixed-income issues are scheduled for pricing this week.
NSEL investors to wait till Tuesday before seeking legal remedy
livemint.com - 18 Aug 2013 21:42
Investors to plan for a proper strategy to ensure full payment of legitimate dues of members
Growth-at-any price loses appeal for emerging market investors
livemint.com - 18 Aug 2013 21:12
Emerging market investors are learning the hard way the risks of paying higher prices for assets hoping turbo-charged growth will deliver the payoff
A high and persistent level of misery
livemint.com - 18 Aug 2013 21:07
This is the first time since 1991 that the Misery Index has remained persistently high, Nomura says
India's bad loan problem
livemint.com - 18 Aug 2013 21:01
There's been sharp surge in bad loans in recent years brought on by a slowing economy and high interest rates
3 Questions for Larry Summers About the Fed
The Atlantic - 18 Aug 2013 20:36
1) What kind of unconventional polices should it use? 2) What kind of target should it have? 3) What kind of bubble cop should it be?
Valerie Wagoner: Tapping the missed-call trade
livemint.com - 18 Aug 2013 20:30DHL walkout likely to hit JLR factories in Britain
livemint.com - 18 Aug 2013 19:38
DHL workers' union seeks legal assurances that the car maker's plant in China won't affect production in Britain
Creditors face deadline in Detroit bankruptcy case
Boston - 18 Aug 2013 19:28
DETROIT (AP) -- Banks, bond insurers, employee pension systems and others standing to lose big if a federal judge declares Detroit insolvent are expected to legally file their objections to the largest municipal bankrupt...
Asset Classes Wealthy Investors Love In 2013
Forbes - 18 Aug 2013 19:27
Every investors knows to follow the money, and the money likes these top 10 investment ideas in 2013, according to U.K. investment bank Schroders. Of course, their 14,800 respondents from the U.S. to Japan could be alway...
Is the government still lying about Area 51? A reader makes the case.
Washington Post - 18 Aug 2013 19:02
Often Internet comments are terrible, but The Switch is different. We've been happy to see a lot of comments from engaged and thoughtful readers. Here are some of our favorites. Andrea Peterson's Wednesday article arguin...
Indian telcos' 4G plans get unexpected boost
livemint.com - 18 Aug 2013 18:45
China Mobile to buy equipment worth $7 billion for a network based on same technology standard as used by Indian operators
Despite odds, Calif. city becomes 2 newspaper town
Boston - 18 Aug 2013 18:14
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- The latest experiment in American journalism is a throwback: a new daily newspaper to compete against an established one in a big city.
Samsung Said to Be Preparing to Unveil Smart Watch
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2013 18:12
Samsung Electronics reportedly planned to introduce a wristwatch in September that can make phone calls, play video games and send e-mails, potentially beating Apple to market.