Tag: government

October 28, 2012 0

Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Secessionist Candidates in Catalan Election

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Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Secessionist Candidates in Catalan Election Posted by Michael Shedlock at 12:44 PM Disclaimer: The content on this site is provided as general information only and should not be taken as investment advice. All site content, including advertisements, shall not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy

October 26, 2012 0

Mass Firings Soar at Fastest Pace Since 2010; What’s the Impact on Unemployment?

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Mass Firings Soar at Fastest Pace Since 2010; What’s the Impact on Unemployment? In precisely the kind of news president Obama does not want heading into the election, Ford (F), Dow Chemical (DOW), DuPont (DD), and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) all announced mass layoffs this past week as Firings Reach Highest Since 2010 . North American companies have announced plans to eliminate 62,600 positions at home and abroad since Sept.

October 24, 2012 0

Saturated Fat: McDonald’s to Revisit ‘Dollar Menu’; Reflections on Same Store Sales and Commercial Real Estate

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The Wall Street Journal reports Amid Falling Profit, McDonald’s to Revisit ‘Dollar Menu’ McDonald’s Corp. reported a 3.5% decline in third-quarter earnings as sales slowed more dramatically than expected because of a sluggish economy and a disappointing marketing campaign. "We face softening demand, heightened competition and rising costs in many of our markets," Chief Financial Officer Pete Bensen said.