Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Is Gold a Good Investment Vs. Platinum, Palladium?


Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg News explores whether gold is a better investment than platinum or palladium. (Source: Bloomberg)

The Top Ten Stocks for Feb. 13


Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Trish Regan, Adam Johnson and Matt Miller report on today’s ten most important stocks including Cisco, Facebook and Whole Foods. (Source: Bloomberg)

North America Now King of Crude Over Saudi Arabia


Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- In today's "Single Best Chart," Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu displays how the combined oil production of the United States and Canada has topped output from Saudi Arabia. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Why Is Intel Going Into the Web TV Business?


Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Intel is building an Internet television set-top box that it will sell directly to consumers, aiming to create a new market for its processors. Edmund Lee reports on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg West." (Source: Bloomberg)

Which Firms Can Benefit From Expanding Into Asia?


Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Softbank Capital's Matt Krna discusses why startups may want to expand into Asian markets. He speaks with Emily Chang on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg West." (Source: Bloomberg)

Dutch florists FloraHolland set for Valentine's



Published on Feb 13, 2013
http://www.euronews.com/ As romantic Romeos rush to buy flowers ahead of Valentine's Day on Thursday, business is booming at the world's largest flower auction.

FloraHolland in Amsterdam has been working round the clock to supply flowers all over Europe.
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Transatlantic trade talks in sight



Published on Feb 13, 2013
http://www.euronews.com/ The European Union and the United States have agreed to talks on a free trade alliance.

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said they should be able to start discussions by the end of June on bringing down trading barriers.

It would be the most ambitious free trade deal ever attempted, encompassing half the world's economic output and a third of global trade flows.
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FACTBOX: A look behind Obama's 20% minimum wage hike (1:23)



Feb. 13 -Obama wants to increase the minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.00. Here are the facts...

Wealth Strategies: State of the Union stock plays (25:05)



Feb. 13 - Three market experts break down what President Obama said in his speech and explain how his initiatives could influence the companies they cover

Is SI's Swimsuit Issue a Savior for Time Inc.?


Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Mediatech Capital Partners Managing Partner Porter Bibb discusses the popularity and revenue power of the Sports Illustrated annual Swimsuit issue. (Source: Bloomberg)