Saturday, July 11, 2009

WEEKEND READING

This is a longer-than-usual Weekend Reading, but we thought that we would make up for the fact that there was no list posted over the July 4th long weekend.


EXTREMELY INTERESTING

A Goldman trading scandal, Reuters

Ex-Goldman Programmer Described Code Downloads to FBI, Bloomberg

Goldman Sachs profit bonanza could stoke anger, Reuters

Lenders avoid redoing loans, Fed concluded, study cites lack of profit in aiding the distressed, boston.com


A MUST-READ

Dumbing-Down the U.S. Navy (it takes a bit of reading to get to the must-read portions!), human events

Government care a health hazard, jewishworldreview.com


HIGH U.S. INTEREST

G-8 Sets Agenda on Trade, Climate, The Wall Street Journal

House to target wealthy to pay for healthcare, The Hill

China's communist government has used its relationships with prominent Americans to further a propaganda effort aimed at influencing US policies and softening economic sanctions, Washington Times

China speaks with authority at Italy summit, China Daily

China criticises dollar, telegraph.co.uk

GOP hits Pelosi for mouse funds -- $16.1 million in stimulous money, Washington Times


CHINA/RIO TINTO SAGA CONTINUES

China v Rio Tinto, Wall Street Journal

Now China accuses the Rio Tinto Four of bribery as well as spying, Mineweb

Chinese spy row escalates as diplomatic crisis brews, The Australian

Beijing's intimidation, The Australian

Govt: Proof against Rio spies sticks, China Daily

China risks protectionist bonfire over Rio Tinto arrests, Telegraph.co.uk

Rethink follows arrests of Rio staff, the australian news


INVESTING, INCLUDING SECTORS AND STOCKS

Greenback on the back burner, where to invest when dollar is weak, MarketWatch

Bargains among blue chips as retirees sell, Canada.com

A record 43 Chinese companies earned spot on latest Fortune 500 list, China.org

June China iron ore imports second highest ever, Mineweb

Copper and Nickel to Correct says Macquarie Research, National Post

IEA: Global Oil Demand Expected to Rebound Next Year, Rigzone

Petrobras: 100% Success Rate Drilling in Santos Basin's Pre-Salt Layer, Rigzone


WHAT ABOUT TECHNOLOGY?

Goldman says it's time to get offensive with tech, MarketWatch

Cyber Attack Raises Stakes for Tech, TheStreet.com


AND GOLD

World's top 100 gold stocks: a little shabby, but strong enough, Mineweb

Lihir Gold, another major gold miner expressing confidence in gold's future, Mineweb


FOR A CHUCKLE



Oh la la - US President snapped checking out delegate's bum!, Bild.com

Beauty Who Turned Obama's Head Is a Brazilian from Rio, Brazzil.mag.com




OTHER

Michael Jackson: Chinese businessmen build new Neverland on island, Telegraph.Co.UK

Pelosi shuts down resolution on Michael Jackson, Yanoo! News

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