Sunday, 23 November 2008

In Upside to Crisis, IPO Drought Spares Forests

The deepening gloom gripping global stock markets does have at a bright side - fewer initial public offerings means fewer prospectuses are printed, sparing tens of thousands of trees.

If Stocks Are So 'Cheap,' Why Are They Still Going Down?


Roque predicts the S&P will hit 680 and the Dow the high 6000s before this downturn is over.

How the Mighty Have Fallen: Buffett, Other Legends Feel Bear Market Bite

Citigroup Finally Panics

Worst Year Ever for Stocks: 'Irrational Exuberance' of 1990s Being Unwound

Clear Fraud in Financial Crisis -- Why Isn't Anyone in Jail?

All the Wrong Policies: Paulson Gets 'F-Minus' from Former Regulator

China’s Stimulus Package: Inspection Goes along with Investment to Prevent Corruption

With the announcement of the central government’s 4 trillion yuan investment plan, 24 inspection and supervision teams have been dispatched to conduct project oversight in order to prevent waste and corruption.

Fewer Expats in Singapore

Moving firms say more are seeking their services to relocate out of Singapore

China in Recession?

Next Victim of Finance Crisis? The Mistress

An interesting equation emerged from the survey: Time + Affair = fewer gifts.

China’s Government Defends Vitamin Cartel

A U.S. price-fixing lawsuit against Chinese vitamin makers will continue despite a ‘foreign sovereignty’ argument.

BYD to Roll out Hybrid Car in December

China’s first mass-produced hybrid car will hit the lots on December 15, said BYD’s president and CEO Wang Chuanfu.

China Clears Hurdle for Auto Leasing Firms

Concerns over slower car sales prompted China’s top banking regulator to lift caps on auto leasing businesses.

Investors Lose Hunger for Buffett


Berkshire stock has lost half its value since last December’s record high

Sun East gives update on capital raising

Economy, Not Rights, Rules the New China-US World

Now it’s Barack Obama’s turn to deal with the China challenge, and this time, it’s all about the money.

Geithner at Treasury: An Insider to the Rescue?


In reportedly picking New York Federal Reserve chief Timothy Geithner, 47, to be his Treasury Secretary, Obama has officially confirmed his preference for a cabinet of qualified insiders.

Will Citigroup Survive? Four Possible Scenarios


Here are the most likely scenarios, in no particular order, that could unfold for Citigroup and its shareholders in the next few days.

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