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Storing a Bet on Higher Oil Prices
Wall Street Journal LONDON—A global scramble for oil-storage facilities is boosting profitability and the share prices of both storage operators and the … |
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Steel industry report says demand to pick up, warns of China's policies
CanadianBusiness.com … the Canadian Steel Producers Association finds that opportunities for growth in steel-making are returning as the global economy emerges from recession. … |
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Israel to UN: Flotilla participants not peace activists
Ynetnews Many states and organizations, including the UN, are using those mechanisms on a daily basis. "The Flotilla organizers not only rejected this offer, … In Aftermath of Gaza Flotilla Violence, Increase in Media Attention Yields … Attack on Freedom Flotilla was beyond the pale Raid on flotilla puts final nail in coffin of Turkish ties with Israel |
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The importance of regulating commodity futures markets
Hindu Business Line Speculative trading in global commodity futures markets has been closely related to the dramatic volatility in commodity markets in the past three years. … |
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World Cup is, and remains advertiser's dream
msnbc.com Using modern research techniques, various organizations have settled on the viewing figures for the last World Cups. While not of the magnitudes previously … World Cup: How small businesses have lost out The Monday Briefing – World Cup Tickets Selling Fast; Premier League Tackles Debt |
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Not pulling our leg
Manila Times Countries were advised to abandon their national development strategies in favor of globalization, market liberalization, and privatization. … |
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When Online Gripes Are Met With a Lawsuit
New York Times Web sites like Facebook, Twitter and Yelp have given individuals a global platform on which to air their grievances with companies. … |
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Former German president Koehler leaves mostly positive legacy
Deutsche Welle His global vision focused on the challenges of globalization and the growing gap between the rich and the poor. The former president also took a particular … |
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Live coverage: Israel's flotilla raid
Aljazeera.net (blog) 2:48pm: Global Voices Online is doing a good job rounding up blog and Twitter reactions to the flotilla attack. You notice quickly — from GV's summary, … |
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Honda Offers Strikers in China 24% Pay Boost
Wall Street Journal China now accounts for nearly 20% of Honda's global sales, according to JD Power and Associates. The strike has exposed unexpected vulnerabilities in … Honda to Raise Wages for Striking Workers at Chinese Factory China's reputation for cheap labour at stake? |
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