Finance

Controversial equity bill will change

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

The use of national demographics to determine if a company is complying with employment equity requirements will probably be removed from proposed amendments to legislation.

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Bankia’s $5.6 Billion IPO Deemed ‘Brutal Stress Test’ for Spain

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Spain’s effort to bolster its banks, stanch spending and stave off sovereign debt contagion will hinge in part on the initial public offering of Bankia, a lender formed from the merger of seven savings banks.

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U.S. Debt Limit Increase Deal May Take Until August, Ryan Says

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

A congressional agreement to increase the U.S. debt limit and reduce federal spending may take until August, the Republican chairman of the U.S. House Budget Committee said.

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BOE’s Dale Says Uncertain Recovery Shouldn’t Deter Rate Increase

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

Bank of England Chief Economist Spencer Dale said that officials should raise interest rates to bring inflation under control even if Britain’s economic recovery isn’t yet assured.

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IMF Approves 26 Billion-Euro Loan to Portugal

Saturday, May 21st, 2011

The International Monetary Fund said today it approved a 26 billion-euro loan to Portugal as part of a joint rescue package with the European Union.

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Asian Stocks Advance as Exporters Gain on U.S. Jobless Claims

Friday, May 20th, 2011

Asian stocks advanced, paring the regional benchmark index’s third consecutive weekly decline, as exporters gained after reports showed U.S. jobless claims fell even as manufacturing growth slowed.

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Carlyle Said to Raise $950 Million for First South America Fund

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Carlyle Group, the second-largest buyout firm, expects to raise $950 million from investors for its first private-equity fund dedicated to deals in South America, according to a person with knowledge of the plan.

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The U.S. Needs a Jobs Agenda Now

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

Dispense with political rhetoric, says Frank Aquila, and focus on a number of ideas that could spur job creation

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PPC profit slumps 38%

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

PPC, SA’s biggest cement producer, has been hit by continued weakness in the construction industry.

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Raubex earnings slump 26%

Monday, May 16th, 2011

The road construction and infrastructure group Raubex has been hit lower margins, but remains upbeat amid an expansion drive in India and the rest of Africa.

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