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Monthly Archives: May 2012

Asian Stocks React to Papademos Statement

Investors have been considering for a while now the possibility that Greece might walk out of the euro common currency in order to help them cope with the serious austerity measures that the international community is forcing on them as a condition for receiving international economic aid. A financial news service report has put some… Continue Reading

Quote: Silicon Valley Observers Shrugging Off Facebook IPO Flop

While some analysts fear that Facebook’s “less than stellar” IPO performance might dissuade other similar companies from going public, at least not soon, others believe no real harm was done and tech companies and social networking companies should not be discouraged. "Whether Facebook is worth $95 billion or $100 billion, it's immaterial," said Jeremy Liew… Continue Reading

Company Focus: Deloitte

One of the largest financial management companies in the world, Deloitte is headquartered in New York and offers financial services including audits, consulting, risk management, financial advisory and tax services from its many branches and subsidiaries around the US and around the world. Deloitte and the companies associated with it are dedicated to observing only… Continue Reading

Germany’s Consumer Confidence to Boost Economy Despite Lessening Export Demand

Germany’s growth has been boosting the Eurozone’s economy for years, but lessening export demand and numerous other strains may finally impact the region’s largest economy this quarter. The Ifo Business Climate index has been keeping tabs on Germany’s economic health. It reveals a slide from 109.9 in April to 109.4 this month, after a run… Continue Reading

10 Best Business Laptops

Technology is swiftly gaining on numerous business sectors as it becomes more useful and eventually, undeniably necessary. Toptenreviews.com recently listed the best business laptops based on user reviews. They include: HP EliteBook Dell Latitude Samsung Series 7 HP ENVY 17 HP EliteBook 2560p Apple MacBook Pro Sony VAIO HP ProBook HP Folio 13 Series Dell… Continue Reading