Coal is a major source of fuel for electricity generation in many countries. Relatively cheap and abundantly available, coal will continue to play a significant role in power production for years to come. I came across the following chart showing coal use in electricity generation in select countries: Click to enlarge Source: Coal and …
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Most of the economic news coming out of Europe are negative. Almost on a daily basis the media reports on a wide range of topics including the shocking unemployment rates in countries such as Greece, Spain, Italy, etc, debt issues, future of the Euro, foreclosure issues in the Spanish real estate market, fragile banking system, …
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Fossil fuels are still the main source of energy for most of the world despite the increasing use of renewable energy sources. Oil, Natural gas and Coal are the three main fossil fuels. While most countries have at least one of these three fuel sources, some countries and regions have an abundance of one or …
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South Africa is the most developed country in the African continent. With a population of about 48.0 million the country is rich in many mineral resources including gold, diamonds and platinum. The economy’s size is about $555.0 billion and mining is the largest industry. Investors looking to gain exposure to Africa are better off starting …
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The STOXX Singapore 20 Index is comprised of the largest 20 companies in Singapore. The components of this index are listed below: Source: STOXX According to FT Market Data, Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SINGY) has the largest market capitalization at about $43.0 billion. DBS Group Holdings Ltd (DBSDY), Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd and United Overseas Bank Ltd …