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Angelia Martin

Fear of a Mitt Romney victory is what's really rattled US investors - 0 views

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    This article is about how investors in America are worried about their stocks and other things they invest in if Mitt Romney wins this years presidential election. It pertains to economics because it has to do with the money in our country and the people who put their money into different investments. If they are worried about it then we should be worried. That is my opinion.
Haughton A

U.S. Stock Markets to Reopen Wednesday - 0 views

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    This article explains the dangers of keeping floor trading closed for a few days. The stock market has been closed for three days due to Hurricane Sandy and there has been employees diligently working on the systems, during the storm, so they could open it safely. Luckily, the building was not damaged thanks to all of the hardworking employees.
Angelia Martin

Mitt Romney's Bailout Bonanza | The Nation - 0 views

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    This article basically explains the whole automotive bailout situation as well as how it was actually beneficial for Mitt Romney and his wife, which probably includes his family as well.This pertains to economics because the automotive industry impacts the economy worldwide. They make millions of vehicles every year as well as employ millions.
Geisler A

UK GDP: Olympics help lift UK out of recession - 0 views

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    @CNNMoney October 25, 2012: 6:56 AM ET The UK's service industry, which accounts for over 75% of GDP, registered growth of 1.3% in the quarter. LONDON (CNNMoney) -- Britain emerged from recession in the third quarter, recording stronger than expected growth of 1% as the London Olympics gave a boost to activity in the service sector.
Davis A

Economy in U.S. Expands at 2% Annual Rate, More Than Forecast - 0 views

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    The US expanded at a 2% growth rate more than forecast. The reason it expanded was because people have more consumer confidence. The people feel that the economy is growing. Also, lower gas prices, increased housing market, and a drop in unemployment are boasting their confidence. More people are buying ipads and consumer wants, making the growth rate increase.
Dialogo C

Shell warns of Nigerian oil production shortfall - 0 views

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    LAGOS (Nigeria) - Royal Dutch Shell warned today that it would not be able to make its estimated production for two types of oil pumped from Nigeria, largely blaming attacks on its pipelines by thieves wanting to steal crude. I think this article will serve as a foreshadow to an upcoming gas price increase for shell. Being that Shell provides oil barrels a day to the U.S, this little shortage might just affect us more than anything, especially since a lot of us here in Michigan are car owners.
Barnes K

Apple's newest iPad: What to expect on Oct. 23 - 0 views

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    This article is about another iPad invention in the Apple Inc., set to be released on October 23rd, just in time for holiday shopping. The new iPad is set up to be a much smaller iPad, some saying like the Kindle. Sales for the new iPad will be about in between 3 million to 10 million in units. Though we don't know what the new iPad will provide, the event on the 23rd will also announce other new inventions coming out next year.
Hines K

Wealth Builds Confidence - 0 views

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    What this shows is kind of something we all knew to be true, but now it's confirmed. As you see the average yearly income of the person goes up, so does their "confidence meter". It's interesting to see all people, regardless of income dipped down by as much as 100 "confident points" during the year 2007.
Veldey J

Google's stock falls after grim earnings come out early - 1 views

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    Google accidentally released their third quarter earnings early. Google's stock fell 9%. All of their numbers for sales and profit were lower than analysts expected. Earnings per share were lower than analysts expected; it only came in at $9.03 instead of the expected $10.65. Also, the amount of money Google's advertising partners pay per click went down 15%. Despite this, sales did rise 45% over the year.
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