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Top Stories Polish, Turkish financials poised for growth Unlike the euro zone, which is mired in a debt crisis that has exacerbated the economic downturn, Poland, Turkey and a small group of other countries outside the currency bloc are thriving. The financial sectors in these countries are one of the reasons.
Global Investor: Poland, Turkey offer higher risk, more reward Turkey and Poland are on the fringes of Europe, but investors will be beating a path to their doors in just a few years, some analysts say, so now is the time to get in.
Ben Weiss's Eye on Asia: Fender music to Clapton’s ears, but not investors’ Legendary guitar maker Fender is prepping its IPO, but investors who want value in that industry should look to the Far East, writes Ben Weiss.
Outside the Box: The great Facebook fizzle The dust has not settled yet after the great Facebook fizzle, but it’s not too early to ask just one question: Why would any individual investor in his or her right mind invest in stocks?
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May 23, 2012 12:07 AM EDT
The world has become much more interconnected, especially in terms of how the markets react. China’s phenomenal growth numbers slowed a bit and inflation data for July spiked due to a surge in food prices that were short-term flood related. Retail Sales in China were up 17.9% for July, year-over-year, down from June’s reading of 18.3% and below expectations for a gain of 18.4%. Industrial Output slipped in July to 13.4% from June’s reading of ... full story >>