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Automobile update: Cars to drive in 2013

Cars to drive in 2013

One of World's leading Automobile giants will enter into a market tiff against each other, bringing in exciting new cars for the Indian roads

EU bank reform in spot as Germany and France wrangle

EU bank reform in spot as Germany and France wrangle

The proposed European Union bank reform is in a spot of bother as Germany and France, the two biggest economies of the troubled region, spar over the proposed reforms.

Rollback of diesel price hike demanded by allies

The allies have not taken kindly to the Diesel price hike by the Government. A blizzard seems to have hit the political scenario as the allies, political parties, and the trade associations take to the streets in protest and are forcibly urging the Government to roll back the prices.

Post-Kahn, Can IMF Get Its Act Together?

The arrest of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, International Monetary Fund's (IMF) managing director, on sexual assault charges comes at time when world economy is delicately poised. The arrest has spread uncertainty over global efforts to deal with Europe’s debt crisis and cast doubts about the future of the IMF.

EBay's Donahoe buys GSIC

eBAY acquires GSIC

EBAY CEO, John Donahoe, has become the owner of the biggest e-commerce marketplace with his acquisition of GCIS.

Stock markets plunge as crude prices soar

Crude oil futures continue to soar in the United States and havetouched the two year high of $100 per barrel. Its impact was visible on the stock markets, as the the share prices fell in the European as well as the U.S. markets.

This Week's 5 Smartest Stock Moves

 If you're feeling good about the market, you're not alone. Take my hand as we go over some of this week's more uplifting headlines.

 

U.S. markets rebound Wednesday morning

New York -- U.S. markets turned higher Wednesday despite a drop in factory orders in Europe and the United States.

Eurostat said industrial orders fell 3.8 percent in the euro zone in September compared to August and dropped 2.5 percent in the 27-member European Union. In Washington, the Commerce Department said new orders for durable goods fell 3.3 percent in October after a 5 percent increase in September.

In an early release to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday, the Department of Labor said weekly first-time unemployment benefit claims fell by 34,000 in the week ending Nov. 20.

Why I Cut the Cord on Cable TV

 I finally decided to hold my nose and take the plunge -- bye-bye cable TV and landline phone, hello modern communications. And I picked a heck of an interesting time to do it.

 

Is Progress Energy's Cash Machine Shutting Down?

 
Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company's economic output. That's because earnings are very often less trustworthy than cash flow, since earnings are more open to manipulation based on dubious judgment calls.

 

1-Star Stocks Poised to Plunge: MakeMyTrip?

 

Based on the aggregated intelligence of 170,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, Indian online travel site MakeMyTrip (Nasdaq:MMYT) has received the dreaded one-star ranking.




Will Electronic Arts Disappoint Analysts Next Quarter?

 

There's no foolproof way to know the future for Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers are.