Brazil has experienced a steady rise in the volume and impact of its scientific research in the past two decades, underscoring its standing among the emergent BRIC nations with strong economic potential.A study by Thomson Reuters, released on Monday, explores the publication and citation statistics on scientific work in Brazil. It finds that the number […]
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Profits for 2009 are likely to be weaker than the first quarter results suggestThe outlook for large global banks remains negative as credit problems will persist beyond the beginning of any economic recovery, Fitch Ratings says.For the major global financial institutions, higher capital ratios, less off-balance sheet activity and better asset spreads are likely over […]
U.S. share of global IPO activity drops to 14%