Is Facebook an emerging markets play? Or put it another way is investing in Facebook a good way to gain exposure to emerging markets? In my view, Facebook is not an emerging markets play. Here is an excerpt from a recent Bloomberg article on this topic: With Facebook Inc.’s user growth in developing countries soaring, mutual funds …
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The percentage of fiber optic connections in total broadband subscriptions in OECD countries is shown in the chart below. Japan, Korea and Lativa top the ranking. Click to enlarge Source: OECD Compared to the top three countries and Scandinavian countries the US has a long way to go in terms of fiber optic penetration.
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China is building infrastructure not only within the country but also outside of China. Currently two major initiatives are underway to create China’s 21st century silk roads for trade and economic cooperation between the country and rest of the world. 1. China’s Land Silk Road Map This initiative involves building rails, roads and pipelines to …
The US has the highest corporate tax rate in OECD countries and Switzerland has the lowest rate in 2016. While France is generally known for high taxes some may find it surprising that the US has the highest rate at 35%. Click to enlarge Source: Apple Gets a Shakedown from the EU. Is Ireland Next to …
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