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Monthly Archive February, 2011

U.S.’s Best Mideast Policy Is Through Israel: Daniel Kurtzer - Bloomberg

February 28, 2011

Does the U.S. have the assets, influence and will to affect the course of Middle East politics?
At first glance, the answer appears self-evident given […]

finance, technology - Comments closed

Smurfit had another suitor before Rock-Tenn deal

February 26, 2011

A merger proposal outlining the terms of Rock-Tenn’s pending acquisition of Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. shows that prior to Rock-Tenn’s $3.5 billion bid on Jan. 23, […]

money, technology - Comments closed

Fed May Need to Reduce $600 Billion Asset-Purchase Program, Bullard Says - Bloomberg

February 25, 2011

The Federal Reserve’s planned $600 billion in Treasury purchases helped improve the U.S. economic outlook and the policy debate may turn to whether to reduce […]

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Tucker Says BOE Faces Dilemma as Posen Downplays Price Risk - Bloomberg

February 23, 2011

Bank of England Deputy Governor Paul Tucker said there is a “real dilemma” on whether to raise interest rates as Adam Posen downplayed the […]

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ECB Officials Signal They May Back Higher Interest Rates in Coming Months - Bloomberg

February 21, 2011

European Central Bank policy makers signaled they may support raising interest rates in coming months as the economy recovers and imports fuel price pressures.
With […]

business, credit cards - Comments closed

The secret inside the

February 20, 2011

Two things make Canada Goose parkas stand out: The distinctive red, white and blue badge on the upper arm and the fact the coat is […]

economics, marketing - Comments closed

Bright spot for mortgages: Missed payments ease

February 18, 2011

Mortgage delinquency rates among U.S. homeowners have fallen to their lowest levels in a few years, according to a report Thursday from the nation’s […]

debt, economics - Comments closed

Google’s Schmidt: Android is saving the world

February 17, 2011

Google chairman and outgoing CEO Eric Schmidt said Tuesday that Android-based smartphones can save the world — as long as you’re willing to share […]

banks, marketing - Comments closed

LaBarge Inc. to undergo SEC investigation

February 15, 2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s staff plans to recommend a “civil enforcement action” against LaBarge Inc., the company says, although no one is saying just […]

management, uk - Comments closed

Death toll in Iraq blast rises to 36

February 13, 2011

The death toll for a suicide bombing the day before on a bus carrying Shiite pilgrims rose to 36, Iraqi officials said Sunday about one […]

banks, online - Comments closed