Experts agree that the immediate impacts of yuan re-valuation will be minimal as the Chinese government is expected to realize the appreciation through a series of minor steps.

The euro zone economy is in flux. The stress of the debt crises propelled by Greece and Spain has caused investors small and large to remain cautious. But for those bold enough to put money in the region, German investments continue to look the most stable.

The book “No One Would Listen – A True Financial Thriller” is a personal story, written in first person by Harry Markopolos, the whistleblower who discovered Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi game, but couldn’t get anyone to listen to him. The Securities and Exchange Commission, funds that handed billions of dollars to Madoff, and the press all ignored Markopolos’ warnings.

Dick's Sporting Goods should look to capitalize on the World Cup this summer. (Courtesy Flickr user cyberdees)

It’s a big year for sports; 2010 has already seen the Olympics, while the World Cup is fast approaching. Unless you’re extremely wealthy, it might be difficult to invest in your favorite team.

Photo courtesy of Adobe Systems Inc.’s Open Screen Project.

A lot of tech talk has surrounded the release of iAd, Apple Inc.’s mobile advertising platform, and the company’s overall choice to go with HTML 5 over Flash. What does this mean for Adobe Systems Inc.? It’s actually surprisingly simple.

With a weak economy and high unemployment rates, startups are important to job creation. In fact, if it weren’t for startups, net job creation would be negative, according to a study by the Kauffman Foundation.

Robert E. Litan, vice president of Research and Policy at the Kauffman Foundation, says:

“While some new companies will undoubtedly [...]

At the Voices for Illinois Children’s recent “Illinois Kids Count 2010 Symposium” at The Standard Club in Chicago, a panel discussion revolved around the topic of families in a time of economic crisis.

The Producer Price Index, or wholesale prices, rose at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.4 percent in January, mainly due to a rise in energy costs, pharmaceutical costs and light trucks, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Brazil possesses one of the highest proportions of private sector universities in both Latin America and the world, according to the World Bank.
As the middle class grows and  GDP rises, the demand for higher education is going to continue to grow in Brazil and other emerging markets around the world.

Is the “Whole Foods Boycott” impacting the company’s financials? Not yet. (Image via Creative Commons)

BY KATIE ROGERS – MEDILL NEWS SERVICE

Nearly 29,000 people now subscribe to a Facebook group calling for a boycott of Whole Foods Market Inc. since CEO John Mackey wrote an op-ed against proposed methods [...]