Word: slumps
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...multiple of Cadbury's profit before deductions for tax and other charges, the deal is worth roughly a third less than the average for takeovers in the global food business since 2000, according to investment-research firm Sanford C. Bernstein. Granted, the world is in an economic slump and there's no rival bid on the table, but Kraft's offer would amount to "the lowest multiple in a major food deal over the last decade by 18%," Bernstein analysts wrote in a note to clients on Tuesday. (See more about Cadbury...
...what some analysts are hailing as a sign of U.S. economic recovery, General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and Toyota all reported a rise in sales in October compared with the same month last year, despite a sharp slump following the end of the Obama Administration's Cash for Clunkers incentive program in August. Ford--the only Detroit automaker to avoid bankruptcy and federal bailouts--reported $1 billion in third-quarter profits, helped in large part by an increase in market share as Chrysler's sales continued to lag. GM, the nation's largest car manufacturer, posted its first year-over...
...business plan, a "prolonged property market depression" or "sluggish economic growth" could result in the failure of the scheme. Despite the risks, proponents say it's the only way to ensure that Ireland's banks start lending again. But for residents bearing the brunt of the country's economic slump, NAMA is little more than an inflated bailout for the gambling debts of developers and the banks that fueled their folly...
...developers going out of business and home repossessions are an inevitable part of [the downturn]. But a much bigger problem would be if one of the big banks was to fail. That would have massive repercussions for a small country like Ireland," he says. (Read more about the economic slump in Ireland...
...quickly jumping out to a 4-0 record. Starting with their first nationally ranked opponent (No. 19 Monmouth), the team proceeded to lose five of its next six games—including defeats to Dartmouth and Brown. Although the Tigers are on a two-game winning streak, their midseason slump has all but eliminated them from the Ivy-title race. Rookie forward Matt Sanner is one to watch, though. With three goals and three assists thus far, the newcomer has emerged as one of the top contenders for Ivy League Rookie of the Year...