Bill Gates and dad offer fatherly advice
June 21st, 2009
The father-and-son duo talk about what it was like growing up Gates as they reflect on the advice that has influenced their careers and their relationship.
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Soros says worst of global crisis is "behind us"
June 21st, 2009
Reuters – WARSAW (Reuters) – The worst of the global economic crisis is over, multi-billionaire financier George Soros told Polish news channel TVN24 on Sunday urging the creation of international regulations to oversee global markets.
Europe’s central banker says no more stimulus
June 21st, 2009
The Canadian Press –
PARIS – Europe’s central bank chief on Sunday cautioned against any new government stimulus plans and predicted the global economy will pick up in 2010.
Durability of rally in question after TSX racks up a losing week
June 21st, 2009
The Canadian Press –
TORONTO – Investors are rightly curious about the future of the spring rally on the Toronto market after the TSX lost ground last week after four straight weeks of sharp gains.
Xstrata seeks $68 billion merger with Anglo
June 21st, 2009
Reuters – LONDON (Reuters) – Xstrata wants talks with mining rival Anglo American about a proposed merger of equals worth about $68 billion, seeking increased scale and cost synergies, Xstrata said on Sunday.
Xstrata confirms Anglo American merger approach
June 21st, 2009
AFP – ZURICH (AFP) – Mining group Xstrata on Sunday confirmed it had made an approach to rival Anglo American about a merger that would create one of the world’s biggest mining companies, according to a company statement.
Gauging an entry point for energy stocks
June 21st, 2009
Reuters – CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – A lot of oil analysts say crude prices around $70 a barrel are too steep, given the tenuous state of the economy, and energy investors don’t appear to want to argue yet.
Xstrata ‘in merger approach to Anglo American’
June 21st, 2009
AFP – LONDON (AFP) – Mining group Xstrata has approached rival Anglo American about a merger that would create one of the world’s biggest mining companies, a report said on Sunday.
Bordeaux wine fair hopes to beat recession blues
June 21st, 2009
AFP – BORDEAUX, France (AFP) – The world’s biggest wine fair opened Sunday in France’s wine city of Bordeaux, with leading exporters and producers saying prospects for the sector looked bright despite the global downturn.
Anglo says Xstrata makes merger approach
June 21st, 2009
Reuters – LONDON (Reuters) – Mining group Xstrata has made an initial approach to rival Anglo American to propose a merger, Anglo said on Sunday.
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