Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Deutsche Boerse's $10 Bln NYSE Deal
Germany's Deutsche Boerse will take over NYSE Euronext in a deal valued at $10.2 billion, but the new company does not have a name, highlighting control concerns in both countries. Conway Gittens reports
Strong Reactions to NYSE Deal
Summary of business headlines: New Yorkers react to Deutsche Boerse, NYSE Euronext deal; Retail sales up less than forecasts; U.S. stocks close lower in light volume session. Bobbi Rebell reports
