The development of China into a major economic superpower, within a time span of only 28 years, has been described as one of the greatest economic success stories of modern times. By some measures, China has become the world’s second …
Emotions, ignorance and trade
Sometimes ignorance can be bliss when trading in stocks. Taking long breaks from watching the stock ticker might be just what an emotionally-hyped trader needs, writes Jason Somerville
They say “ignorance is bliss” and indeed it is a phrase that …
End of the line for the gravy train?
Alan McQuaid, Senior Economic Analyst at Bloxham Stockbrokers, looks ahead to what might happen to US economic policy when the money finally runs out
It looks like US policymakers may finally have reached the end of the road, or at …
Cadbury melts into Kraft
While British media focus on the cultural importance of Cadbury following its sale to Kraft Foods, the history of brokering a deal for the troubled choclatier is primarily an issue of business and finance. Grace Walsh gives us the overview…
Aer Lingus: setting a course for a new destination
Airline Analyst Joe Gill explores Aer Lingus’ future prospects and how new CEO Christopher Mueller made his mark on the national carrier
Aer Lingus’ equity investors could be forgiven for pressing the buttons marked “cynicism” and “scepticism” when hearing of …
Election Special: Canidate Profiles
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Education
Jennifer Fox
Jennifer Fox acknowledges that the role of Education Officer is “not full of glamorous policy”. She pledges to make the Students’ Union approachable, and improve student services by introducing …
Aung San Suu Kyi appeal goes ahead
Alice Stevens investigates the trials and tribulations of Burma’s last beacon of hope. Trapped by a vicious junta military in her own home, how much longer can Aung San Suu Kyi’s suffering continue?
Aung San Suu Kyi has spent 14 …
Election special: Presidential aspirations
Declan Harmon
If elected, Declan Harmon aims to prioritise accountability in the Students’ Union, and the graduate prospects of its members. He promises to cut the “wasteful spending of the Union”, and “focus its efforts on really fulfilling its role …
Chemical Ali’s death by hanging
Saddam Hussein’s cousin, advisor and chemical weapons expert Ali Hassan al-Majid has been put to death for crimes against humanity and genocide, just eight days after The Iraqi High Tribunal sentenced him to death for the fourth time.
Al-Majid, or …
Don’t ask, don’t talk – the official military code
On 2 February 2010, the Obama administration launched the first serious attempt at confronting discrimination against gay people in the US military since the Clinton era.
This came in the aftermath of President Obama’s State of the Union address in …