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Investment in China falls amid world doldrums

Foreign investment in China fell nearly 10 percent in November in the latest evidence of the rising toll that weakness in the West is taking on the world’s No. 2 economy.

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Five investment hazards

After HSBC is fined for mis-selling investment bonds, we look at the products that tempt buyers to take inappropriate risks.

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China’s foreign direct investment up 11.1% in August

Foreign direct investment in China rose 11.1 percent year on year in August to $8.45 billion dollars, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday.

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Private Investment Still Weak

The root of the economy’s ills is often said to be a lack of demand or elevated debt levels. While both explanations have merit, the underlying problem is depressed business investment.

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Common Sense Investing in 10 Easy Lessons

Bogleheads’ Investing Principles  Explained in 10 Short VideosThe BogleheadsSM community is well-known for the generous and helpful contributions made by its diverse membership. Contributors range from John C

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Sri Lanka says has secured $1.2 billion tourism investment

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has secured $1.2 billion foreign investment this year due to a post-war tourism boom and has raised its investment target to $3 billion within the next five years, an official said on Friday.

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The Problem With Investing In Facebook

True, I think that Facebook is amazing. The service has created a flow of communication amongst pe

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Investing Lessons From Da Vinci And Edison

What we can learn from some of history’s greatest minds.

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Investing in Golf

Intrepid investors are still teeing off on some opportunities.

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