November 23, 2024

U.S. Durable Goods Orders Exceed Estimates

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Divestment as Protest

Calling on institutions to cut their ties with certain companies may be a worthy political goal. But, Room for Debate asks, does it make a difference?

Article source: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/29/business/economy/durable-goods-orders-exceed-estimates.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The Week’s Business News in Photos

After weeks of protest in central Madrid, demonstrators were packing up their encampment at the Puerta del Sol on Monday. The protestors object to Spain’s handling of its economic crisis and to the nation’s stubbornly high unemployment.

Article source: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/06/18/business/weekly-business-photos.html?partner=rss&emc=rss