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American shoppers unlikely to see benefit from euro's drop

Thursday, 22 January 2015, 21:36 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Americans hoping to save on European goods thanks to a falling euro shouldn't rush to uncork that bottle of French Bordeaux. There's very little to celebrate. Not since August 2003 has the euro...

For Coke and Pepsi, smaller sodas could end up paying more

Sunday, 18 January 2015, 14:46 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

After watching Americans suck down Big Gulps for decades, Coke and Pepsi are realizing less could be more. As people cut back on soda, the two beverage giants are pushing smaller cans and bottles...

Price of oil closes below $60, first time since July 2009

Thursday, 11 December 2014, 21:20 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The price of oil fell below $60 for the first time since July 2009 on Thursday and ended trading in New York at $59.95. Benchmark U.S. crude oil dropped 99 cents, or 1.6 percent. Oil has fallen...

Still standing in the EU corner

Thursday, 11 December 2014, 10:29 Last update: about 10 years ago

Along with other EU Member States especially members of the Eurogroup, Malta now finds itself living in a completely different dimension with regards to public finances. The events of the past...

Does bad behaviour really hurt business?

Monday, 24 November 2014, 08:38 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Silicon Valley seems to have more than its share of companies behaving badly. Among up-and-comers in the tech world, privacy abuses and executive gaffes have become viral sensations. But is all that...

European Central Bank head Mario Draghi willing to step up stimulus

Friday, 21 November 2014, 10:32 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

European Central Bank head Mario Draghi says the chief monetary authority for the eurozone is willing to "step up the pressure" and broaden its efforts to stimulate the struggling economy. Draghi...

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