UPDATE 1-Pop Milano shareholders reject governance reform
* Governance change would have cut into union control Originally posted here: UPDATE 1-Pop Milano shareholders reject governance reform
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New Cabinet: Jonathan concedes finance portfolio to Okonjo-Iweala
Barring any last-minute change of arrangements, Madam Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set to become President Goodluck Jonathan's Minister of Finance in the yet to be constituted Executive Council of the Federation, EXCOF. ... Go here to read the rest: New Cabinet: Jonathan concedes finance port
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Finance Minister outlines goals, barriers
Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos on Thursday distanced himself from his predecessor, Giorgos Papaconstantinou, telling PASOK MPs that he disagreed with the balance of tax increases and spending cuts in the government’s austerity plan and claiming that certain amendments proposed by Papaconstan
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Christmas gloom for China toymakers as orders shrivel
HONG KONG - China may be the world's toy-making capital, but for Cheung Tak Ching the Christmas season is shaping up to be lean and joyless. More: Christmas gloom for China toymakers as orders shrivel
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Greece finance minister faces tough battle
Politician must win support of EU partners. 22 Jun 2011 4:31 PM Read more: Greece finance minister faces tough battle
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Is Ship Finance International the Perfect Stock?
Finding companies that have all the right stuff can produce winners. Originally posted here: Is Ship Finance International the Perfect Stock?
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Political risk haunts Thai stock market
BANGKOK - As Thailand heads into an election, its stock market looks set to struggle as political instability compounds slowing economic growth, worsening inflation and share valuations that are no longer among the most attractive in Asia. Here is the original post: Political risk haunts Thai
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Australia’s MAp Airports in asset swap talks with Ontario Teachers
SYDNEY, June 22 - Australian airport operator MAp Airports is in talks with the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan on swapping assets, the company said on Wednesday. Go here to read the rest: Australia's MAp Airports in asset swap talks with Ontario Teachers
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With China doubts high, short sellers descend on Hong Kong
HONG KONG - To bet against Chinese equities after the country's main stock index has been in a bear market for 3-1/2 years requires strong conviction. Excerpt from: With China doubts high, short sellers descend on Hong Kong
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