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Brazil's Economy Seen in a Major Downturn

  
Wall Street Journal - 02.17.2014 Original article ›
Paulo Trevisani, Paulo, Trevisani, Loretta Chao, Loretta, Chao
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Economists estimate Brazil's economy declined in the 4th quarter 2013 following a 0.5% contraction in 3rd quarter 2013. The central bank's economic activity index dropped by 1.35% in December over November. After a decade long boom in consumer spending retail sales are slowing sharply, growing only 4% in 2013 compared to 2012. The bright spot is unemployment. Unemployment in 6 of Brazil's largest metropolitan areas declined to an average of 5.4% in 2013 from 5.5% in 2012, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. Brazilian manufacturers see lower production and investment, and industry is affected by the weak economic conditions in Argentina. Real wages increased by 1.8% in 2013 over 2012. Growth for 2014 is estimated at 1.5%.
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Japan’s Growth Slows, Raising Concerns About Obstacles That Lie Ahead

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New York Times - 02.16.2014 Original article ›
Hiroko Tabuchi, Hiroko, Tabuchi
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Japan's economic growth was 1.0% over the previous quarter in the 4th quarter 2013. Economic growth for the full year 2013 was 1.6%.
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Turnabout in Bolivia as Economy Rises From Instability

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New York Times - 02.16.2014 Original article ›
William Neuman, William, Neuman
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Bolivia's economy showed 6.5% growth in 2013 and the portion of the people in extreme poverty has dropped from 38% in 2005 to 24% in 2013. Policies of president Morales are winning praise for being prudent from the IMF and the World Bank. A greater share of the revenues from natural gas production and high natural gas prices, Bolivia's main export products, has enabled the government to build international reserves to $14 billion. This is half the country's GDP, and the highest ratio of reserves to GDP in the world. Morales has adopted socialist policies and at the same time provided fiscally responsible management, showing the two are not inconsistent and can be adapted to local conditions to build a middle class and improve living conditions.
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Merkel Backs Plan to Keep European Data in Europe

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New York Times - 02.16.2014 Original article ›
Alison Smale, Alison, Smale

Punching Above Its Weight, Upstart Netflix Pokes at HBO

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New York Times - 02.16.2014 Original article ›
David Carr, David, Carr, Ravi Somaiya, Ravi, Somaiya

South Africa’s Growing Pains

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New York Times - 02.16.2014 Original article ›
Bill Keller, Bill, Keller
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The need for an effective opposition and an alternative to the African National Congress party in South Africa. The Democratic Alliance party which it is estimated can get about 30% of the vote, as an alternative.
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As World's Kids Get Fatter, Doctors Turn to the Knife

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Wall Street Journal - 02.16.2014 Original article ›
Shirley Wang, Shirley, Wang
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The rate for obesity for school age children in Saudi Arabia is 9%, according to the UN and the Saudi Journal of Obesity. The overall rate for people in Saudi Arabia is 35%.
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An About-Face for the Stock Market’s 5-Year Return

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New York Times - 02.15.2014 Original article ›
Jeff Sommer, Jeff, Sommer
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How returns in the U.S. stock markets of over 30% in 2013 change the picture of five year returns to the end of 2013 compared to the end of 2012. Long run has to be much more than 5 years and even longer for decent returns.
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Defeat of Auto Union in Tennessee Casts Its Strategy Into Doubt

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New York Times - 02.15.2014 Original article ›
Steven Greenhouse, Steven, Greenhouse

European Web Giant Zolando Talks to IPO Banks

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Wall Street Journal - 02.15.2014 Original article ›
Eyka Henning, Eyka, Henning

Japan Display Plans $4 Billion IPO

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Wall Street Journal - 02.15.2014 Original article ›
Kana Inagaki, Kana, Inagaki

Corker's Campaign Behind Union Rejection

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Wall Street Journal - 02.15.2014 Original article ›
Siobhan Hughes, Siobhan, Hughes
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Senator Corker of Tennessee's role in defeating the UAW union organizing drive in Tennessee. Corker was Mayor of Chattanooga and set up the industrial park wher VW located. He helped negotiate the terms for attracting VW to the city. His personal interest stems from his conviction that the UAW union damaged the auto industry in Detroit.
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Volkswagen Vote Loss Signals Difficulty Ahead for Union Organizers

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Wall Street Journal - 02.15.2014 Original article ›
Melanie Trottman, Melanie, Trottman, Kris Maher, Kris, Maher
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Workers at the VW plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee voted 712 to 626 in Feb. 2014 to reject membership in the UAW union. This makes it more difficult for the union to make inroads in the Southern states. In an unusual step VW- cooperating with the IG Metalls union in Germany- let union organizers into the plant for over a week and cooperated with the UAW to setup the election. VW wanted to setup a works council, a committee of employees which gives management feedback for running of the plant, similiar to ones operating in Germany.
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Can Ford Boss Avoid Production Hiccups?

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Wall Street Journal - 02.15.2014 Original article ›
Mike Ramsey, Mike, Ramsey
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Following positions heading manufacturing in 2006 and the expansion of Ford's China operations in 2008, Joe Hinrichs is now president of the Americas group in 2014. Hinrichs is responsible for the product launches in 2014-2015, including the new aluminium body F-150 pickup. Hinrichs supported a strategy for expanding SUV sales in China, which helped increase Ford market share to 4.4% in China in 2013. He started at GM after getting an electrical engineering degree from the University of Dayton in 1989. He is one of the younger managers who came up through manufacturing and feel at home in factories, talking to workers telling them why things should be done a certain way, and problem-solving on the factory floor. Apple CEO Tim Cook also started in manufacturing, with roots in Alabama, and joined Apple in 1997 as Apple struggled with quality issues in factories.
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Mediator in Detroit Bankruptcy Walks Fine Line Between City, Creditors

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Wall Street Journal - 02.15.2014 Original article ›
Matthew Dolan, Matthew, Dolan, Emily Glazer, Emily, Glazer
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Chief Mediator Judge Rosen's remarkable effort in bringing together the heads of 13 philanthropic organizations including the Ford Foundation in one room at the federal courthouse in Detroit. The foundations pledged $370 million to keep the Detorit Institute of Arts collection intact and the museum open to the public. The funds will be used to raise the $820 million needed to buy the museum collection. Proceeds from the sale to a nonprofit will then be used to fund city pension obligations. Judge Rosen as mediator was the first choice of Judge Rhodes who rejected an earlier deal that would have favored banks over the city.
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Italy's Prospective New Premier Faces Old Hurdles

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Wall Street Journal - 02.15.2014 Original article ›
Giada Zampano, Giada, Zampano, Christopher Emsden, Christopher, Emsden
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Zampano and Emsden describe the difficulties new premier Matteo Renzi will have with a divided parliament and opposition in parliament from the parties of Berlusconi and Grillo. A poll by IXE shows 53% of Italians support Mr. Renzi compared to 37% for former premier Letta. He is expected to focus on economic measures and institutional reforms are likely to slow down because of the political situation with no party having a clear mandate. European elections in May 2014 will be a first test for Renzi and the Democratic party.
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Saudis Agree to Provide Syrian Rebels With Mobile Antiaircraft Missiles

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Wall Street Journal - 02.15.2014 Original article ›
Maria Abi Habib, Maria, Abi Habib, Stacy Meichtry, Stacy, Meichtry

Why the 1929 Chart Is a Bunch of Nonsense

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Wall Street Journal - 02.14.2014 Original article ›
Steven Russolillo, Steven, Russolillo

In Comcast-Time Warner Cable Deal, How Brian Roberts Bested Mentor John Malone

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Wall Street Journal - 02.14.2014 Original article ›
Shalini Ramachandran, Shalini, Ramachandran, Martin Peers, Martin, Peers, Dana Mattioli, Dana, Mattioli

Time Warner Cable Deal to Test Comcast CEO's Washington Clout

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Wall Street Journal - 02.14.2014 Original article ›
Gautham Nagesh, Gautham, Nagesh

How a Comcast-Time Warner Cable Deal Would Affect Consumers

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Wall Street Journal - 02.14.2014 Original article ›
Tom Gara, Tom, Gara

Cable Company Got Its Price, With Tradeoffs

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Wall Street Journal - 02.14.2014 Original article ›
Shalini Ramachandran, Shalini, Ramachandran, Dana Cimilluca, Dana, Cimilluca, , Dana Mattioli, Mattioli

Comcast's No. 1 Issue With Time Warner Cable

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Wall Street Journal - 02.14.2014 Original article ›
Miriam Gottfried, Miriam, Gottfried

China Trusts' Road to Bust

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Wall Street Journal - 02.14.2014 Original article ›
Aaron Back, Aaron, Back

Margin Cloud Casts Shadow Over Cisco

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Wall Street Journal - 02.14.2014 Original article ›
Dan Gallagher, Dan, Gallagher

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