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USAID Launching Fight Against Latin American Coffee Fungus, Which Has Helped Lift Coffee Futures 60% This Year
IBTimes - 19 May 2014 18:31
The U.S. government is partnering with Texas researchers to drive out a coffee fungus that has caused $1 billion in damage to plants across Latin America and the Caribbean, which has helped to drive up prices for the com...
Deutsche Bank Enlists Qatar In $11 Billion Capital Hike
IBTimes - 19 May 2014 02:31
(Reuters) - Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) launched plans to raise 8 billion euros ($11 billion) in new capital on Sunday with the Qatari royal family a major new investor, in a bid by Germany's largest bank to end questions a...
DoJ Finally Scores A Criminal Charge In Credit Suisse Case, Problem Solved?
Forbes - 19 May 2014 23:21
The case is significant for the DoJ which has been criticized for its lack of criminal prosecutions.
Higher Sales At Free People, Anthropologie, Can't Lift Urban Outfitters Above Street Expectations
Forbes - 19 May 2014 22:52
Urban Outfitters posted a 6% boost in first quarter revenue Monday afternoon and yet still did not surpass Street expectations with its top or bottom line results, but were it not for cash-cow brands Free People and Anth...
Warren Buffett: The Early Years
Forbes - 19 May 2014 22:44
Before he became the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett got married, taught at Omaha University and raised a family.
DirecTV's Deal With AT&T A Big Win For The Berkshire Boys
Forbes - 19 May 2014 22:44
Buffett's hand-picked successors Combs and Weschler get a victory lap thanks to AT&T's big buy.
Costco Outpacing Market, Shares Break Above 200 DMA
Forbes - 19 May 2014 22:41
On May 8, Costco Wholesale reported net sales of $8.56 billion for the month of April, the four weeks ended May 4, 2014, an increase of seven percent from $7.98 billion during the similar four-week period last year. This...
Jeff Koons's Popeye Is The Fifth Column
Forbes - 19 May 2014 22:09
I accept that there are hundreds of art buyers who easily qualify for spending $50 million or more on name brand work. Whether this is driven by connoisseurship, emotionality or trading savvy is another story.
Firms raise fund in stock markets high on Narendra Modi's election victory
livemint.com - 19 May 2014 21:06
Companies are lining up QIPs, IPO and rights issue to sell shares and attract foreign and domestic investors
15 regional stock exchanges to shut operations as Sebi deadline approaches
livemint.com - 19 May 2014 20:55
Trade volumes are zero for RSEs and thus they won't be able to meet the regulator's new net worth and trading norms
Why One Ivy League Economist Thinks The U.S. Dollar Is Invincible And What This Means For Investors
Forbes - 19 May 2014 20:45
Economist Eswar Prasad discusses the U.S. dollar and what it means for investors.
Daily Dividend Report: D, XEC, WLK, GPI, CHE
Forbes - 19 May 2014 20:45
The board of directors of Dominion (D) has declared a quarterly dividend of 60 cents per share of common stock. Dividends are payable on June 20, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of business May 30, 2014.
Monday Sector Laggards: Utilities, Consumer Products
Forbes - 19 May 2014 20:40
In afternoon trading on Monday, Utilities stocks are the worst performing sector, showing a 1.2% loss. Within that group, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE: AEP) and FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) are two large s...
Why The U.S. Dollar Is Invincible
Forbes - 19 May 2014 20:24
Economist Eswar Prasad, author of 'The Dollar Trap', on the strength of the greenback and what it means for investors.
Rupee not volatile, to remain range bound: Mayaram
livemint.com - 19 May 2014 20:14
Says several companies that have taken forward positions will square that off
Five Things To Do In A Stock Market Correction
Forbes - 19 May 2014 20:14
It looks like we are facing a stock market correction. So what should an investor do? Here are five tips.
Are junk bonds gaining ground in India?
livemint.com - 19 May 2014 19:59Monday 5/19 Insider Buying Report: MUR, CPTA
Forbes - 19 May 2014 19:55
Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned dollars to ...
Alcoa's Road Ahead
Forbes - 19 May 2014 19:48
Alcoa (NYSE: AA)is the world leader in the production and management of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina. It is present across the value chain in all major aspects of the industry: technology, mining, re...
Lowe's Earnings Preview: Slow Home Sales Could Impact Q1 Results
Forbes - 19 May 2014 19:44
Home improvement retailer Lowe?s is scheduled to announce Q1 results on May 21. After a strong last couple of years, the unusually cold months of January and February slowed down growth in the housing industry this year....
Caterpillar Is Cutting Costs & Relying On Construction & Energy Businesses To Combat Mining Weakness
Forbes - 19 May 2014 19:40
For over an year now Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) has battled weak demand for machinery and equipment from the global mining sector. With mining companies cutting their costs and capital spending in an attempt to boost their ...
Why Would AT&T Acquire DirecTV?
Forbes - 19 May 2014 19:36
AT&T has entered into a definitive agreement to buy DirecTV in a transaction worth $67.1 billion, including DirecTV?s net debt. The telecom giant will pay $95 for each share of DirecTV comprised of $28.50 per share in ca...