Archive for the ‘International’ Category

An Uptick for Swatch on Tiffany Deal

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

The world’s leading watchmaker is no longer mass-market. Its alliance with the No. 1 name in jewelry ensures its place in the luxury lineup

Original post by AnthonyK

Why the Hot Money’s on Cheaper Oil

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

After months of betting on an increase in oil prices, some speculators now see a new downward trend

Original post by AnthonyK

Abu Dhabi’s Citigroup Bargain

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

The emirate’s investment arm grabs a chunk of the financial giant, as U.S. woes offer tempting buys for cash-rich, Gulf state funds

Original post by AnthonyK

The Oil Bubble Loses Some Air

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

After weeks of setting records near $100 per barrel, oil prices retreat. Analysts wonder whether this is the start of a bigger tumble

Original post by AnthonyK

The Upshot of the Dollar’s Fall

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

The dollar’s descent to record lows has many market players fretting, but there are positives, too. Here’s what you need to know

Original post by AnthonyK

$93 Oil: Coming to a Gas Pump Near You

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Sky-high crude oil prices haven’t affected gasoline costs—but analysts say that’s about to change

Original post by AnthonyK

The Trouble with Crude Oil

Friday, October 26th, 2007

The U.S. needs a decisive federal strategy on energy, with greater research, ConocoPhillips CEO James Mulva says

Original post by AnthonyK

EBay: The Place for Microfinance

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

On the online auction giant’s new MicroPlace site, investors can lend as little as $50 to would-be small business owners around the globe

Original post by AnthonyK

China Stocks: Waiting Out the Bubble

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Gene Sit of Sit Investment Associates says once the hot market cools down, a soft landing will make many stocks attractive

Original post by AnthonyK

No Bounds for China’s Stock Frenzy

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

The government’s efforts to dampen demand have done little to slow the momentum of mainland markets, as the CSI 300 index has soared 185% this year

Original post by AnthonyK