The Americas Economy
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Tiffany, Heinz, Pandora, Joy Global, Splunk: Earnings Reports To Watch, Aug 27-31August 24 2012 4:30 PM
While the second-quarter earnings season is coming to a close, investors will still see a trickle of companies reporting results next week. They include Heinz, Joy Global, Pandora Media, Splunk, and Tiffany.
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Hail, Late Freezes And Drought Means Fewer Apples This YearAugust 24 2012 12:21 PM
If you notice the price increases in apple cider this fall, blame it on the wacky weather.
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Latin America Wealth Gap Climbing, Despite Progress Against Poverty: UNAugust 22 2012 1:46 PM
At present, the widest wealth gap is found in Guatemala, while Venezuela boasts the most equitable income distribution in the region.
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Argentina 'Probably' In Recession, No Growth Expected This Year - ReportAugust 21 2012 1:10 PM
Argentina, South America's third-largest economy, is "probably" in the midst of a recession and won't register meaningful growth this year amid high inflation and weak industrial output, according to a new report.
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Gold Demand Plunges In Top Global Markets: Will Emerging Markets Take Up Slack?August 20 2012 10:41 AM
Gold prices continued to decline this week, dragging even lower due to unusually weak demand from China and India - the two largest gold consumers - that has extended for several months.
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Brazil Pumps $66B Into Road, Rail To Boost EconomyAugust 16 2012 10:28 AM
President Dilma Rousseff said the investment will include the laying of 6,200 miles of train tracks and building or widening 4,660 miles of federal highways.
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Gold Demand Falls To A Two-Year Low; India, China WeighAugust 16 2012 5:40 AM
The demand for gold fell to its lowest level in two years in the second quarter of 2012, as the price rise along with the economic slowdown has deterred major consumers India and China from buying the yellow metal, the World Gold Council said on Thursday.
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Why Municipal Bond Defaults are Higher Then You ThinkAugust 15 2012 1:14 PM
Despite recent headline defaults, muni bonds have enjoyed a confidence born from historically low default rates, especially when compared to their riskier private sector cousins, corporate bonds.
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iPhone 5, $2.5-Billion Dividend Payout Has Investors, Hedge Funds Buying Apple; Layoff Rumors Have No ImpactAugust 15 2012 5:49 AM
News of the probable launch of iPhone 5 September 12 and the $2.5-billion quarterly dividend payout August 16 have made Apple (AAPL) stocks a top pick among retail investors and hedge funds.
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US Manufacturing Jobs Will Grow As Japan's Carmakers Move Capacity To North AmericaAugust 14 2012 6:20 AM
Amid constant political caterwauling about the demise of American manufacturing, Japanese automakers like Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM), Honda Motor Co. (NYSE: HMC) and Nissan Motor Co. (Tokyo: 7201) are gradually bringing manufacturing jobs to North America by building new factories and adding extra shifts to meet resurgent demand in the U.S. automotive market.
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Billionaire George Soros, 82, To Marry 40-Year-Old Yoga Business WomanAugust 13 2012 8:01 AM
Soros announced the engagement at his 82nd birthday party held at the octogenarian's summer home in Southampton, N.Y., a person familiar with the investor said.
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Detenido! : Mexican Drug Cartel Sinalao Arrested in SpainAugust 10 2012 4:44 PM
Spanish police announced they have arrested four members of Mexican drug cartel Sinalao while it was attempting to set up a European foothold in Madrid.
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