Market News
Car Makers Push Factories to Limit
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2013 05:01
Auto makers are now cranking out cars nearly around the clock, using new manufacturing technologies and more flexible work schedules at auto plants that barely sleep.
Overseas Americans: Say 'Bye' to Uncle Sam?
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2013 05:46
Chased by the U.S. government, thousands are severing ties with America. Here's what you need to know.
What would Henry Ford do? He'd back the 'UK survivors'
Telegraph - 17 Aug 2013 21:00
"The automobile is a fad, Mr Ford. The horse is here to stay." That's what a banker said to Henry Ford when he requested a loan to manufacture the first Model T.
FMC questions credibility of people behind NSEL
livemint.com - 17 Aug 2013 15:22
NSEL asked to appoint a forensic auditor firm within seven days to establish the credibility of its books of accounts
Gold seen climbing from 2-month high on Asian physical demand
livemint.com - 17 Aug 2013 11:50
The metal rallied to $1,376.87 an ounce in London on Friday, the highest price at close since 17 June, paring losses to 18% this year
Thailand Offers Rubber Subsidy
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2013 05:12
Thailand has offered nearly $1 billion in aid to rubber farmers to offset falling prices, the latest in a string of costly populist policies the government has aimed at rural communities.
Long Term in Bonds Regains Appeal
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2013 03:31
Investors are starting to buy long-term bonds again, and companies, eager to lock in still-low rates while they can, are happy to oblige.
An SAC Loyalist Weighs the Cost
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2013 03:14
The criminal indictment of SAC Capital Advisors in late July caused even more investors to flee the embattled hedge-fund firm. And then there is Ed Butowsky.
P/E Ratios: Not Always What They Seem
Wall Street Journal - 17 Aug 2013 00:27
Price-to-earnings calculations based on differing views of company results paint competing pictures of the market, writes Mark Hulbert.