Globe and MailChevron 1Q Net Up 4.2% Despite Production DropWall Street Journal(Adds comments from conference call on capital expenditures, dividend, share repurchases and analysts' comments and background throughout.) By Isabel Ordonez Of DOW JONE…
FortuneWhy the Amazon Naysayers Should Be ScaredBusinessWeekBy Brad Stone on April 27, 2012 Another quarter, another blowout earnings report for Amazon.com (AMZN). The online retailer and technology juggernaut blew away analysts' expectations on Th…
If the conventional econometric model based on metrics like forward price-earnings ratios and a declining unemployment rate is so accurate, then why did it fail so completely, totally and utterly in predicting the 2008 meltdown?
A certain flavor…
Bloomberg
U.S. Growth Decoupling From Bonds Means Lower Yields to JPMorgan
December 11, 2011, 7:26 PM EST
By Daniel Kruger and Liz Capo McCormick
Dec. 12 (Bloomberg) — The strengthening U.S. economy is proving no deterrent to the biggest rally in …
The King of All Vegas Real Estate Scams
A twisted tale of how homeowners were bilked by those they least suspected: their neighbors
By Felix Gillette
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European CEOs Move Cash to Germany In Case of Euro Breakup
December 09, 2011, 10:34 AM EST
By Manuel Baigorri and Richard Weiss
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) — Grupo Gowex, a Spanish provider of Wi-Fi wireless services, is moving funds to Germany because it ex…
The Innovation Engine
November 08, 2011, 2:28 PM EST
Three Types of People to Fire Immediately
Want a more innovative company? Get rid of these folks. Today
By G. Michael Maddock and Raphael Louis Vitón
“I wanted a happy culture. So I fired all…
Portugal’s Credit Rating Is Cut to Junk by Fitch on Debt
November 24, 2011, 8:39 AM EST
Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) — Portugal’s credit rating was cut to below investment grade by Fitch Ratings due to the country’s rising debt level and weakening econo…
The Associated Press October 18, 2011, 7:41AM ET text size: TT
France warns on growth as Moody’s starts probe
By ANGELA CHARLTON
France’s economic growth next year may be lower than estimated, the finance minister warned Tuesday, after a leading agenc…
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Housing a no-lose epic bargain at this time?
Let’s see. Income down. Future prospects? – Not bad unless you’re concerned about the fact that the entire archi…