Tag: FACTBOX
FACTBOX: The anatomy of an alliance
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Feb. 21 - As Japan's new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe prepares for his first meeting with US President Barack Obama, Reuters looks at the current state of ties between the historic allies.
FACTBOX: Could Cyprus reignite euro zone crisis?
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Feb. 15 - As the first round of Cyprus' presidential election takes place on Sunday, could the island trigger a new round in the euro zone crisis?
FACTBOX: Hedge fund titans fuel Apple’s plunge
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Feb 14 - Some of the biggest hedge funds that helped make Apple a stock market darling lost faith and dumped their stakes in the fourth quarter.
FACTBOX: Heinz food for thought
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Feb 14 - Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital eat up a food industry powerhouse.
FACTBOX: Bank of Japan at a crossroads
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As Japan's central bank kicks off a crucial two-day policy meeting, here's a rundown of what's expected -- and what it will mean for the bank's independence and Japan's sluggish economy.
FACTBOX: How do stocks fare for second-term presidents?
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Jan. 18 - As President Obama is inaugurated this weekend, we look at how the stock market has fared under second-term presidents.
FACTBOX: Loeb vs Ackman: Hedge fund hostility over Herbalife
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Jan 9 - Two prominent hedge fund managers are squaring off over Herbalife, with Daniel Loeb betting the nutritional supplements company will flourish while William Ackman is betting it will falter.
FACTBOX: Boeing’s Dreamliner hits some bumps on the runway
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Jan. 8 - A fuel leak forced a Boeing Dreamliner to return to the gate at Boston's Logan International Airport Tuesday, the most recent malfunction in a long list of issues plaguing the jet.
FACTBOX: The economics of a flu epidemic
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Jan 7 - The Center for Disease Control says this is the earliest regular flu season we've had in nearly a decade, and the economic burden from an early epidemic could really add up.
FACTBOX: Japan Inc.’s 100-yen pipe dreams
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Jan. 7 - Japan's struggling exporters are hoping to see the yen sink to the triple digits against the dollar. But new leader Shinzo Abe may not have the tools--or the time--to make that fantasy a reality.
FACTBOX: China’s car industry stuck in neutral
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Jan. 4 - After years of stunning growth the world's biggest auto market has slowed to a crawl -- but the pain isn't hitting all brands equally.
FACTBOX: Auto sales rev up in Dec., but may brake in 2013
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Jan 3 - US auto sales rose 9 percent in December, led by foreign manufacturers, capping off the best year for the industry since before the recession.
FACTBOX: NYSE enters the ICE Age
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Dec 20 - IntercontinentalExchange struck an $8.2 billion deal to buy NYSE Euronext, a combination that will propel the commodities market powerhouse into European financial futures.
FACTBOX: Lawyers, Guns & Money: The economy of the gun
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Dec 20 - The profitable US firearms and ammunition industry could face pressure in the aftermath of the Newton, CT shootings.
FACTBOX: No end yet for Japan trade slump
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A weak global economy and a territorial spat with neighboring China continue to cut into Japan's exports, underlining the challenges facing new leader Shinzo Abe.
FACTBOX: 12 ways to slice an Apple
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Apple's market capitalization may have fallen on Thursday but it's still the most valuable company - 12 times larger than Target Stores.
FACTBOX: Tablets rule shopping lists – Reuters/Ipsos
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Shoppers this holiday season are foregoing items like jewelry and TVs for electronic tablets, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
FACTBOX: Twilight of the Twinkie
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Nov 16 - The quintessential junk food treat - a cream-filled, 150-calorie sponge cake - faces extinction now that its maker, Hostess Brands, announced plans to liquidate amid a dispute with striking bakers.