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Why to Be Glad America Isn't Making TVs Anymore
4:35PM 2/06/2012
By Rich Smith, The Motley Fool
Technology, Google , Sony, Apple
It's hard to complain too much about how Japan "stole" the high-tech electronics business from the U.S. More accurately, they took a low-margin business off our hands. And you know what we should be saying to that? Good riddance!
What's More Important: Saving or Paying Down Debts?
7:00AM 9/03/2011
For many households, it's a personal fiance dilemma: Should they try to pay down debt first, or build up savings? In the aftermath of the Great Recession, opinions have clearly tipped toward the ditch-your-debt side. But that's not always the right answer.
Is America the Most Indebted of the Developed Nations?
5:00PM 8/09/2011
It's true that the U.S. has racked up the largest debt of any developed country. But when you consider the debt in relation to the country's gross domestic product, it's only No. 7 on the list, according to Fortune. Here's what you need to know to make sense of all the numbers.
World's Millionaires Increased By 8.3% in 2010
12:10PM 6/22/2011
Economy, Investing, Bank of America, Biz Brief, Personal Finance, Saving Money
Millionaires are back. The number of individuals worldwide with $1 million or more in assets aside from their residence grew by 8.3% to 10.9 million in 2010, topping pre-crisis 2007 levels, according to the World Wealth Report released Wednesday.
When it comes to its population of millionaires, the U.S. still leads the world, but other countries have gained recently, The Boston Consulting Group reports. In particular, the report found a stagnation of wealth growth in developed nations, but rapid wealth growth in the developing world.
Expedia's Partnership with AirAsia Is Just the Ticket for Growth
10:00AM 5/23/2011
Company News, Expedia, Stock Picks, Stocks in the News, Market News
Expedia, the world's largest online travel agency, soon will be selling flights, hotel bookings and holiday packages in the world's fastest growing aviation and tourism market, thanks to an exclusive deal with AirAsia. Trefis takes a look at what the deal will mean for both companies.
Is GM's Rebound the Real Deal?
12:00PM 5/03/2011
Company News, Economy, Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos
Detroit's revival is nearly complete: Chrysler recently made its first profit in five years, Ford has posted its best results since 1998, and GM is poised to retake the crown as the world's biggest automaker. But to hold onto that position, GM will have to adjust to a rapidly shifting auto market.
Automakers' Next Big Worry: A Sales Slowdown in China
3:30PM 4/11/2011
Economy, Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Market News, Chrysler
The major players in the auto industry have had it rough in the past few years, first with the massive sales declines caused by the recession, and more recently, with the disaster in Japan. But the next challenge they face is already looming on the horizon: A slowdown in Chinese car sales.
Japan ETFs Show the Dangers of Buying on Disasters
8:00AM 3/26/2011
Days after Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, some investing experts pronounced the country's woes a buying opportunity. A cash stampede into U.S.-based Japan exchange-traded funds followed. But these investments carry greater risks than the average Joe probably realizes.
Japan Disaster Creates Possible Windfall for U.S. Meat Exports
3:30PM 3/24/2011
Japan's domestic food supply faces plenty of threats, including nuclear radiation, a crippled distribution infrastructure and a shaky electric grid. But there's some good news for U.S. suppliers: A shortage of domestic beef and pork could increase the market for imported meat.
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