Dollar on the down-low thanks to US dip
THE dollar was lower at noon as concerns on the US economy lowered investor sentiment for high-yielding assets. news.com.au |
Cannabis electric car to be made in Canada
An electric car made of hemp is being developed by a group of Canadian companies in collaboration with an Alberta Crown corporation. cbc.ca |
Economy heading for slowdown: TD
Canada's economy will slow sharply in the second half of 2010 after roaring out of the recession, according to the Toronto-Dominion Bank. cbc.ca |
Swiper, no swiping - Dora 'owed millions'
VOICE of Dora the Explorer sues Nickelodeon, claiming she was not paid for "hundreds of hours". news.com.au |
When Howard Marks talks, the Street listens
Since founding Oaktree Capital in L.A. in 1995, Howard Marks, 64, has built his institutional investment firm into a $76 billion powerhouse in high-yield bonds, distressed debt, and private equity. During the 2008 financial crisis he raised an unprecedented $10.9 billion fund to buy distressed assets -- a bet that has paid off richly for his investors. Admired for the folksy charm and astute commentary of his letters to investors, Marks shared his wisdom with Fortune's Mina Kimes. money.cnn.com |