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The Top 10 Non-Financial State-Owned Multi-National Companies

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Governments in some countries own major stakes in private companies.This type of state ownership is not only limited to emerging countries but is prevalent in developed countries as well. The table below shows the The Top 10 Non-Financial State-Owned Multi-National Companies ranked by foreign assets: Click to enlarge Source: World Investment Report 2015, UNCTAD Volkswagen(VLKAY) is …

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Infographic: The Top 40 Asian Retailers

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Here is an infographic showing the Top 40 Retailers in Asia: Click to enlarge Source: Euromonitor International In 2014, the top 500 Asian retailers had sales of US $1.1 Trillion. Japanese companies dominate the top 10 list as they have consolidated in the local market and expanded in regional markets as well.Walmart’s (WMT) China subsidiary …

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Three Reasons To Consider Adding International Dividend Stocks

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Investors looking for dividend stocks can consider adding foreign dividend payers to their portfolios. Going abroad pays dividends in more ways than one. For example, not only one can earn higher yields but also benefit from global diversification.Three reasons for adding foreign dividend stocks are discussed below. 1. Dividend Yield: The dividend yield of most US …

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Knowledge is Power: Global Dividend Study, Biosimilars, Extrapolation Edition

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After Greek Turmoil, Should You Give European Stocks a Chance? (Schwab) A Solution for Yield-Starved Insurance Companies: Dividend Equities (Standish) Henderson Global Dividend Study – Edition 7 (Henderson) Lifting the lid on US equity market volatility (Invesco UK) Don’t Submit to Market Distortions (AB Blog) Research Drives Biotech Gains, but Some Valuations Appear High (T.Rowe Price) Where in the World …

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The Top 50 Global Pharma Companies 2015

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The Pharm Exec magazine published its annual ranking of the Global Pharma companies for 2015 earlier this year. The top ranked companies are selected based on sales. From the research report: Specialty drug sales, record-breaking M&A paired with tax synergies, and global expansion helped to bring a new face into this year’s Pharma 50 top 10, …

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