Industry
Spain's interest rates hurting small businesses
The higher interest rates imposed on small businesses hurt the Spanish recovery program. Despite the expansion of Spanish manufacturing and services sectors of the country, which is the first time in the past two years, the lack of available funds for lending clearly hindered the growth of the country.
China residency processing time for expats make things difficult for businesses
The rule increasing the processing time from five to fifteen days was met with waves of complaints as it hinders business operations.
CEO performance is key to determine next actions to be taken
Performance as well as past are major points to review in assessing a CEO's continuity in the position.
Billionaire to air ads opposing Keystone XL project
The pipeline from oil shale formations and oil sands is being opposed by hedge fund founder. Billionaire Tom Steyer threw his support behind a four part advertising campaign that intends to convince its viewers that the Keystone XL pipeline would hurt the economy and the communities around it.