So far Apple’s financial engineering is appearing as appealing to investors as its product engineering is to consumers.
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Monthly Archives: April 2013
U.S. corporate pay gap between the top and the middle widens
Bloomberg calculates the ratio of chief executives’ pay to that of their rank-and-file employees, three years on from when Congress mandated U.S. public companies reveal it, though that hasn’t yet happened.
Vale’s exit from Argentina highlights a trail of departures
As Vale officially leaves the Rio Colorado project, the Rio de Janeiro-based company underlines the increasing loss of interest in Argentina’s market on the part of Brazilian companies and investors.
IMF warns of risk to Asia of strong capital flows
The International Monetary Fund cautions in its latest Regional Economic Outlook that policy makers have to walk a fine line between promoting growth and guarding against the potential build up of financial imbalances.
Sanctions on Iran’s oil exports starting to hurt
Oil exports fell 39% in 2012 to their the lowest levels since 1986, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Bike-sharing programs now reach more than 500 cities worldwide
Forward-thinking cities are turning back to the humble bicycle to enhance mobility, alleviate congestion, reduce air pollution, boost health, support local businesses, and attract more young people.
Spain’s joblessness in one chart
Spain now stands at the forefront of the European debate about whether austerity measures should be abandoned until growth is restored.
Next steps in Mexico’s reform agenda
The Pact for Mexico, the alliance between Mexico’s three main political parties, has suffered a setback. At what stage are the much-needed structural reforms? Here is a look at the high profile bills such as the telecommunications, financial, fiscal and energy reforms.
Update: Deadliest industrial accidents of the past 20 years
An update to the list of the deadliest industrial accidents of the past 20 years.
Jet Airways announces the departure of India’s hub airports
Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal (L) and Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan. Photo Credit: AFP/Sajjad Hussain
Naresh Goyal (above, left) long opposed international airlines taking stakes in India’s carriers. His change of heart may redraw the route maps of Indian and Gulf civil aviation.
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