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India Begins Its 6-Week Election Process: Here's How It Could Impact Stocks
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 4:27pm | 419Read More...Millions of Indian citizens started the voting process Friday in what will be a six-week-long election process. The election will serve as a referendum against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a populist politician seeking his third term as the country’s leader.Narendra is a member of a right-...
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Market Wrap For January 3: Bernanke Speaks As Fed Chairman For Last Time; Markets Little Moved
Friday, January 3, 2014 - 5:29pm | 1497Read More...Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke took to the podium today in what many consider to be his farewell speech. During his tenure, Bernanke developed the nickname "Helicopter Ben," which is likely to stick with him for some time. Bernanke noted, "The FOMC's decision to modestly reduce the pace of asset...
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Benzinga Market Primer: Friday, August 30: US Military Strike In Syria Will Have To Be Solo
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 7:06am | 957Read More...A parliamentary vote in Britain on Thursday ended with the government declining to join the US’ efforts to punish Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for his alleged use of chemical weapons against civilians. While the US could still act alone, US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the Obama...
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Indian Civilian Nuclear Law Tough For Foreign Suppliers
Monday, August 30, 2010 - 11:48am | 264Read More...The Indian Parliament approved a bill Monday that paves the way for a civilian nuclear power agreement, though the compromises required to pass the legislation would make suppliers, as well as plant operators, liable for damages. The market in India for nuclear power is huge, estimated at $150...
