Wind energy record growth seen at the end of 2013, US
Wind energy record growth was reported for the last quarter of 2013 by the US Wind Industry Fourth Quarter 2013 Market Report.
The American wind energy...
Bank stress tests – more employees needed to prepare
In order to properly prepare for the regulatory bank stress tests, banks need to take on more staff, says a new report by PwC...
Prompt payment culture vital for economic recovery, UK
A prompt payment culture is crucial for the UK’s economic recovery, says the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in a submission to a Government...
Japanese inflation 1.3% in December
Japanese inflation rose to (annualized) 1.3% in December, according to Statistics Japan, higher than forecasts and signaling perhaps that Prime Minister Shinzō Abe’s policies,...
Google profits rose 17% in Q4 2013, missing estimates
Google profits rose 17% in the fourth quarter of 2013, reaching $3.38 billion, thanks to stronger advertising sales.
However, its earnings for the quarter of...
Hedging not so evil, study
For the first time, a study has found that hedging can increase firm value.
The overuse of derivatives, which were created to help firms hedge...
US capital market competitiveness still weak
US capital market competitiveness in Q4 2013 remained weak, with US public equity market aversion at its highest level since the onset of the...
Eurozone deflation fears grow
Eurozone deflation fears increased today after Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical agency, published figures showing that inflation dropped to 0.7% in January, compared to...
US economic forecast 2014, stronger growth
The US economic forecast for 2014 has been revised upward by The Conference Board of Canada in a new report US Outlook: Winter 2014.
The...
Air passenger complaints higher with established airlines
Established airlines are more likely to get air passenger complaints compared to cheaper airlines, regardless of the quality of service, says a new MIT...