Even though an upbeat U.S.government jobs report caused shares of some companies to jump Friday,tech vendor stocks faltered on the back of mixed quarterly reports. Tech vendor financial reports this week painted a portrait of the state of ...
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Global High Net Worth Population Increases Slightly as Their Investable Wealth Declines Asia-Pacific becomes region with the most HNWIs,while North America retains the most HNWI wealth Asia-Pacific surpasses all regions with the ...
Tags: HNWI, economic uncertainty, risk-aversion
UK food ingredients group Tate & Lyle plc has said its first-half profits remained flat year-on-year, with growth expected to pick up in the second half. "Overall, we expect to report adjusted operating profit for the group for the first ...
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There are signs indicating that Taiwan's economy may bottom out soon amid an easing of global economic uncertainty,as the sentiment in its manufacturing sector has improved and the prospects of its exports have become more upbeat,the Taiwan ...
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A change in distribution leadership at asset management company Threadneedle Investments saw it examine its customer relationship management(CRM)capabilities in a bid to improve the company's operational controls. Further reading ...
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The Romance Shop announced that September is the launch of their first ever underwear month. "We're celebrating all things intimate during the month of September at The Romance Shop.Whether you're preference is for thongs,satin,lace or ...
Warren East,CEO of chip designer ARM(pictured),has warned that sales growth will slow in the second half of 2012 due to increasing global economic uncertainty and,in particular,the rising expectation of recession and renewed financial ...
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Despite a steady rise in retail spending, Australian retailers are still feeling the effects of low levels of consumer sentiment, driven by economic uncertainty and low job security. Retail sales growth over the past six months has been ...
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Most Taiwanese printing machinery suppliers experienced downturns during the first half of 2012 due both to global economic uncertainty and a growing rivalry between emerging competitors. According to the latest data issued by the ...
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The year 2012 has not been the same for all of Taiwan`s plastic extrusion machine suppliers.During this period of global economic uncertainty,some suppliers have had an increase in contract orders while others have seen a decline in ...
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Orders are stable for Italian textile machinery manufacturers in the April-June period compared to the first quarter, although the domestic market remains in a critical situation. Based on an economic survey conducted by the Association of ...
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Lindt & Spruengli has booked a 14% rise in first-half net profit in the face of weak consumer sentiment in the chocolate-maker's largest markets, the US and Europe. The Swiss chocolatier said today (21 August) net profit rose to CHF36.6m ...
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Kosher food specialist G.Willi Food has said it will pursue acquisitions after seeing profits plunge in the first half of its fiscal year. Israel-based G.Willi's chairman,Zwi Williger,said on Wednesday(15 August)that the firm sees an ...
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The last edition of ITMA ASIA + CITME provided positive indications for Italian exhibitors, in spite of the current uncertain economic outlook. The Italian green label certification initiative was greeted with special appreciation. "The ...
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Record export sales and revenue in an increasingly challenging market Commenting on the results,Kumba Iron Ore Limited's("Kumba")CEO Chris Griffith said: "Kumba's solid focus on operations and strategy has delivered another strong set ...
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