Consumers in the U.S. started fixing their finances last year. This process has gained momentum in the last quarter and this week we learned that the savings rate reached a high of 6.9%. Americans have been reducing their debt and spending less during the past few quarters. Household liabilities fell to 131.1 % of disposable …
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Many ADRs from China are traded in the USÂ markets. To download the list of ADRs click on the appropriate links below: 1) Full list of China ADRs listed in organized exchanges China ADRs listed in organized exchanges (Excel) 2) Full list of China ADRs traded in the OTC markets China ADRs traded in the …
The total number of banks in the U.S. declined further last year. At the end of 2008, about 7100 banks were in operation compared to 7300 in 2007 as per the Federal Reserve Bulletin, June 2009. From over 12,000 in 1990 the number of banks has fallen to 7100 last year.The share of assets held …
The S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats is part of the S&P Dividend Aristocrats index series. This constituents in this index have followed a policy of raising dividends each year for at least 25 consecutive years. In addition, all the constituents are members of the S&P Composite 1500 . The stocks are equally weighted and are …
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The economy of China is stable and growing due to the government stimulus program focused towards infrastructure per World Bank’s Quarterly Update. Imports of raw materials have increased though exports have not due to lack of demand from overseas. China has tremendous potential to grow the domestic market. About 42 Chinese ADRs trade in the …
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