Forbes Global 2000 Companies List – Year 2017 Edition
Forbes magazine publishes the popular Forbes Global 500 list of firms each year. The following is the list for 2017: Source: Forbes Download: Forbes Global 500 list for 2017 (in Excel)
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China: The Original Silk Road vs. The New Silk Road
The Original Silk Road in China linked the country with many countries extending all the way to the Mediterranean reaching Rome and beyond in Europe. The road network enabled vibrant trade of goods such as silk, spices, wood, paper and other products between many countries enabling China to be a major power thousands of years …
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Brazil Bovespa Index Returns: Chart
The Brazilian Bovespa Index has recovered strongly since the lows reached recently in 2016. The index reached below the 40,000 in early 2016. Since then it has soared and reached to close at 85,824 yesterday – more than doubling in value. In 2017, the Bovespa was one of the top performing indices in the world. …
The Dividend Yields of the World’s Largest Economies: Chart
Dividend yields vary by country. Some countries such as those in developed Europe, Australia, New Zealand, etc. are traditionally high dividend payers. Most emerging markets are stingy in terms of rewarding shareholders with dividends. Countries like Japan and South Korea are also not great for dividends. The following chart shows the dividend yields by country …
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Comparing High-Speed Rail Networks between China and USA
China is a communist country with a market economy. Other than the communist party no other political parties are allowed and anyone trying to start one is jailed or worse. The state maintains a centrally planned economy where everything is determined by the state and funds allocated according to bureaucrats sitting in government offices. The …
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