Malawi’s maize-growing central and southern regions have not had good rains, prompting concerns about possible shortages of the staple in the coming months. Article © AHN – All Rights Reserved Economy, Business And Finance Stories
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Rising prices and looming maize shortages
February 10th, 2012 
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No Comments »Facebook looks for “likes” in China
February 9th, 2012 admin Facebook has its sights on China as it looks for growth. Article © AHN – All Rights Reserved Economy, Business And Finance Stories
Posted in Business World Tags: business, China, economy, economy business, Facebook, finance, rights, Stories No Comments »Ambassador-designate to India presents rosy picture of bilateral relations
February 8th, 2012 admin The next top American diplomat to India batted confidently as the Obama administration nominee while fielding questions from lawmakers on subjects ranging from trade agreements to Iran sanctions at a confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Article © AHN – All Rights Reserved Economy, Business And Finance Stories
Sperm count test kit to hit drugstores in April
February 8th, 2012 admin A sperm count test kit that can help couples determine if they have fertility problems will start selling in Walgreens and CVS stores in April. Article © AHN – All Rights Reserved Economy, Business And Finance Stories
Posted in Business World Tags: business, Count, cvs stores, economy, economy business, fertility problems, finance, rights, test kit No Comments »Obama orders freeze of Iranian government, bank assets in U.S.
February 7th, 2012 admin President Barack Obama has issued an executive order freezing all assets of the Iranian government and financial institutions being held in the U.S. Article © AHN – All Rights Reserved Economy, Business And Finance Stories
Posted in Business World Tags: bank assets, Barack, barack obama, business, economy, economy business, finance, iranian government, rights No Comments »American CEOs get an Israeli medical education
February 7th, 2012 admin A delegation of top North American hospital heads see Israel’s state-of-the-art facilities, emergency drill. Article © AHN – All Rights Reserved Economy, Business And Finance Stories
Posted in Business World Tags: american ceos, art facilities, business, delegation, economy, economy business, emergency drill, finance, rights No Comments »U.S. Senate puts lid on multi-million dollar bonuses of Freddie, Fannie
February 3rd, 2012 admin The United States Senate on Thursday approved a bipartisan amendment prohibiting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac executives from receiving future multi-million dollar bonuses as long as the government-backed mortgage companies remain in federal conservatorship. Article © AHN – All Rights Reserved Economy, Business And Finance Stories
American Airlines to lay out cuts to unions, may send jobs overseas
February 2nd, 2012 admin American Airlines’ parent company on Wednesday warned its unions to expect deep cuts to the staff of 88,000. Article © AHN – All Rights Reserved Economy, Business And Finance Stories
Posted in Business World Tags: american airlines, american airlines parent, business, deep cuts, economy, economy business, finance, rights, Staff No Comments »Major stock indexes post biggest January gains in 15 years
February 2nd, 2012 admin Diane Alter – AHN News Reporter New York, NY, United States (AHN) – January was good for stocks and commodities. Major stock indexes in the United States closed out the first month of the year with the largest gains in 15 years. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 20.81 points Tuesday, the last day [...]
Chrysler posts $225 million profit
February 2nd, 2012 admin Chrysler reported Wednesday that it earned $ 225 million in the fourth quarter, capping a turnaround for the struggling automaker. Article © AHN – All Rights Reserved Economy, Business And Finance Stories
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