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United States Market and Economy

May 20th, 2007

links for 2007-05-19

Interview with Jimmy Wales | Wallstrip
He’s rewriting history, with a little help from his friends. Lindsay chats with Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia.
(tags: wikipedia video for_TM interview wiki search)

Hybrid Trading: How Discretionary Traders Can Become More Systematic in Their Decisions
Very interesting idea. I can’t wait for the full SFO article to come out.
(tags: trading)

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May 20th, 2007

Stocks Surge on Corporate Takeovers (AP)

Stocks surged higher Friday as another round of corporate takeovers prodded investors to continue a largely uninterrupted months-long buying streak. The Dow Jones industrial average registered its 24th record close this year and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index came within striking distance of its record high.

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May 20th, 2007

G-8 Members: Global Economy Is on Track (AP)

Top finance officials from the world’s eight wealthiest countries said Saturday the global economy is on track, but warned that volatile energy prices could disrupt growth.

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May 20th, 2007

IMF Unconcerned by China Reserves Move (AP)

The managing director of the International Monetary Fund said Saturday that he was not concerned about a reported move by China to entrust some of its foreign exchange reserves to a U.S. private equity firm.

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May 20th, 2007

Currency Dispute Hampers US, Chinese (AP)

Shi Xianbin has watched with alarm as China’s currency has risen against the U.S. dollar, driving his small textile company to slash prices to stay competitive abroad.

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May 20th, 2007

links for 2007-05-20

The 4-Hour Workweek - Behind the Meme
A good case study on how successfully leverage the blogosphere to launch a book (or product).
(tags: marketing books blogging for_TM)

Doctors May Be Third Leading Cause of Death
This is why I don’t go to the doctor!
(tags: health medicine)

How To Beat The Stock Market…
…Buy Companies With High Customer Satisfaction Scores
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May 20th, 2007

Teva may face generic rival to MS drug Copaxone

TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) — Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. may face its first generic competition for its first branded drug, Copaxone, a treatment for multiple sclerosis.

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May 20th, 2007

Siemens names Merck executive Loescher as next CEO

LONDON (MarketWatch) — Siemens on Sunday turned to an outsider, Merck & Co. executive Peter Loescher, to become its next chief executive after a year plagued by scandals.

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May 20th, 2007

Currency Dispute Strains Trade Talks (AP)

Shi Xianbin has watched with alarm as China’s currency has risen against the U.S. dollar, driving his small textile company to slash prices to stay competitive abroad.

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May 20th, 2007

Yahoo may buy Bebo in $1 billion deal, report says

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Yahoo Inc. is working on a takeover offer for Bebo, the most popular social networking website in Britain, and is willing to pay up to $1 billion to seal the deal, according to a published report.

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