Investing

The Investing section combines market analysis with expert forecasts and investment strategies. It aims to help readers—from novice investors to professionals—make informed decisions across asset classes, regions and market cycles.

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CHINA AND AUSTRALIA SIGN FREE-TRADE DEAL

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — China and Australia have signed a preliminary deal after almost a decade...

18th November, 2014

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US PENSION INSURER RAN RECORD $62B DEFICIT IN 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal agency that insures pensions for about 41 million Americans saw its de...

18th November, 2014

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US, GERMAN DRUGMAKERS TEAM UP ON CANCER MEDICINES

The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Pfizer says it will partner with German drug and chemical maker...

18th November, 2014

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AIRBUS EARNS DROP ON LOSS-MAKING A380

PARIS (AP) — Airbus says its net profit slumped in the third quarter as it delivered more of its los...

15th November, 2014

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CHINA AUTO SALES HOLD STEADY IN OCTOBER

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales growth held steady in October, taking a break from a long, s...

15th November, 2014

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COD RESTRICTIONS WILL COST CONSUMERS WHO BUY LOCAL

PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fishermen and dealers say new restrictions...

15th November, 2014

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MICROSOFT PASSES EXXON AS 2ND MOST VALUABLE CO.

NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft has surpassed Exxon to become the second-most valuable company in the worl...

15th November, 2014

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ENERGY STORAGE, COMMERCIALLY VIABLE?

For decades, energy storage has been viewed as one of the major solutions for meeting growing global...

14th November, 2014

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DUBAI PORT FIRM TO BUY FREE-ZONE COMPANY FOR $2.6B

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai-based port operator DP World says it has reached a deal to...

14th November, 2014

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PORT WOES ENDANGER APPLE EXPORTS

NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS, Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – Growers say labor woes at major W...

13th November, 2014

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YAHOO BUYS DIGITAL AD SERVICE BRIGHTROLL FOR $640M

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Yahoo is buying digital video advertising service BrightRoll for $640 mil...

13th November, 2014

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GERMAN GOV’T ADVISERS SEE 1 PCT GROWTH NEXT YEAR

BERLIN (AP) – The German government’s independent panel of economic advisers is forecast...

13th November, 2014