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Merkel, Hollande to discuss Greek debt extension
23/08/2012 - EUROZONE

Merkel, Hollande to discuss Greek debt extension

French President François Hollande and German chancellor Angela Merkel are set to hold talks Thursday in Berlin as they mull whether the eurozone should allow more time for Greece to implement the austerity reforms required by its bailout terms.
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Russia enters WTO after 18-year wait
22/08/2012 - RUSSIA

Russia enters WTO after 18-year wait

Russia's 18-year wait to enter the World Trade Organization finally came to an end on Wednesday, when the former communist state became the 156th member of the free trade club.
Greek debt extension ‘depends on troika report’
23/08/2012 - GREECE

Greek debt extension ‘depends on troika report’

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras (pictured) said Wednesday that more time is needed to implement the austerity reforms, with Eurogroup chief Jean-Claude Juncker stating that any decision will depend on a report by international debt inspectors.
Apple world’s most valuable company ever recorded
20/08/2012 - BUSINESS

Apple world’s most valuable company ever recorded

Apple Inc. became the world’s most valuable company ever recorded on Monday when surging stock pushed its value up to $621 billion. Microsoft previously held the record for its value of $850 billion in 1999.
Greek eurozone exit 'manageable but expensive', says ECB
20/08/2012 - GREECE

Greek eurozone exit 'manageable but expensive', says ECB

A Greek exit from the eurozone would be "manageable", a senior member of the European Central Bank (ECB) said on Monday. In an interview with German media Joerg Asmussen said the exit would also be expensive and result in high unemployment.
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Facebook shares hit new low
17/08/2012 - USA

Facebook shares hit new low

Facebook shares sank 6.3% to a new low on Thursday after early investors got the chance to sell shares for the first time since the social network went public, starting a string of insider lockup expirations that will pressure the stock for months.
Facebook revenue stronger than expected
26/07/2012 - BUSINESS

Facebook revenue stronger than expected

Facebook announced stronger than expected results on Friday after a tumultuous first two months as a public company, reassuring concerned investors over the future of the social media giant.
World's richest hide at least $21 trillion in tax havens
23/07/2012 - TAX HAVENS

World's richest hide at least $21 trillion in tax havens

The world's wealthiest people have at least $21 trillion in assets hidden in offshore tax havens, a report from the Tax Justice Network said on Sunday, noting that another $32 trillion may be stashed in the Cayman Islands and Switzerland.
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Banks: Still out of control? (part 2)
17/07/2012 - THE DEBATE

Banks: Still out of control? (part 2)

How did HSBC launder money from places like Mexico and Iran for six years? As the pendulum swings in favour of banking regulation, François Picard’s panel wonders what it will take for politicians to gain the upper hand on oversized financial institutions.
Banks: Still out of control?
17/07/2012 - THE DEBATE

Banks: Still out of control?

How did HSBC launder money from places like Mexico and Iran for six years? As the pendulum swings in favour of banking regulation, François Picard’s panel wonders what it will take for politicians to gain the upper hand on oversized financial institutions.
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