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  <title><![CDATA[Here's What The Future Of Retail Could Look Like]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Last year was a brutal one for brick-and-mortar retailers. Twenty-one major outlets filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to RetailDive. And the industry is on pace to hit that number again in 2018: Six retailers have filed bankruptcy through mid-April.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 20:24:17 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Square Is Acquiring Weebly]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Payment-processing and financial technology company Square (NYSE:SQ) announced that it has agreed to buy Weebly, a website-building service, for $365 million in a cash and stock deal. ]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 20:19:56 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Two-Thirds Of Americans Dream Of Opening A Small Business]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Roughly two-thirds (66%) of Americans dream of opening a small business, according to UPS Stores' Inside Small Business Survey.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 20:01:56 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Amazon Earnings Demolish Expectations]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)reported powerful first-quarter 2018 results after the market closed on Thursday. As it did last quarter, the e-commerce and cloud-computing giant crushed Wall Street's earnings expectation. ]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 16:28:55 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[U.S. producer prices post first drop in seven months]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[U.S. producer prices fell in March for the first time in seven months, weighed down by a drop in the cost of services and energy products, but thelargest annual increase in five years suggested inflation was rising.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:24:51 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Oil From the U.S. and Saudis: Top Buyers Get What They Want]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Buyers in the world's biggest oil market are finding they can almost always get what they want, at a time when they weren't expected to get what they need.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:19:09 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Deeper Capital Markets Hold Key to Asia's $800 Billion Question]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Here's how emerging Asia can unlock $800 billion in extra funding per year, McKinsey & Co. says: by developing deeper capital markets.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:14:18 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[China Exports Jump the Most in Two Years as Imports Moderate]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[China's overseas shipments last month jumped the most in two years as global demand held up. Imports moderated after a holiday-season surge in February and the trade balance rose.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:01:31 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[China Takes Crude Crown as Output Lags Behind Rising Demand]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[China's record oil imports in March helped it top the U.S. as the world's biggest buyer during the first quarter as stockpiling and aggressive buying by refiners coincided with slumping domestic production.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 13:54:52 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Small Businesses Do 40 Percent of the Hiring in the Gig Economy, New Study Says]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Over the course of the last decade, the so-called "gig economy" has rapidly expanded to become one of America's most crucial labor markets. Around one in three American workers are now freelancers, and more than one third of Millennials.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 13:42:47 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia borrows $9 billion with first Islamic bond sale]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The kingdom's sale of Islamic bonds worth $9 billion comes less than six months after the world's biggest oil exporting country tapped global debt markets for the first time by selling $17.5 billion in conventional bonds.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 13:34:37 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[European Banks May Face $128 Billion Capital Gap as Basel Bites]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[European banks may have to plug a capital shortfall of 120 billion euros ($128 billion) if new regulations drawn up by regulators including the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision come into force as they stand, according to McKinsey & Co.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 13:30:48 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Loan growth stalls despite profit, trading gains at some big banks]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Big U.S. banks revealed more evidence of a slowdown in loan growth in their earnings reports on Thursday, though executives assured there is still healthy demand from borrowers and no reason to worry about the state of the economy.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 13:28:00 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Planning For Output Cap in Oil Production Amid Rising Oil Prices Surprises Analysts]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Oil futures in Asian trade has tumbled in early trade on Wednesday following profit taking amid growing concern over a larger-than-expected build in U.S. crude stocks. The US crude stock has apparently overweighed a report that Russia and Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement on an oil output cap.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2016 18:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Five Large US Banks Do Not Have Sufficient Plan for Crisis Due to Lack of Information]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Government Accountability Office (GAO) published its report on Tuesday. The agency said large banks in the US do not have sufficient information how US financial regulators evaluate their crisis plan. Therefore, GAO suggested regulators to publish more information.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2016 18:16:09 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[IMF and World Bank Started Annual Spring Meeting To Discuss Global Economy]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Leaders of the world's economy in IMF and World Bank has started their annual meeting on Thursday. The leaders are discussing ways and other necessary steps to boost growth and consumption.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2016 18:13:16 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[BlackRock reports 20% decline in Q1 net income]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[BlackRock, a US-based investment company, on Thursday, announced a 20% fall in its earnings for the first quarter that ended March 31, 2016. The firm increased its quarterly dividend to $2.29 a share and announced a share repurchase program worth at $300 million.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2016 18:03:27 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Bank of England Warns over Post Brexit Economic Crisis]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The Bank of England (BoE) has warned that Brexit from European Union will probably cause sterling to slide and eventually hurt the country's economy. The warning appears just two days after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that the global economy will suffer due to Brexit. However, the BoE's warning has angered the pro-Brexit campaigners.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2016 18:00:37 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[EU Privacy Regulators Request Changes in EU-US Data Transfer Agreement]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[WP29 on Wednesday called for changes in the commercial data transfer pact between the US and EU established 15 years ago. The agency insisted the pact needs to be replaced since it does not provide enough privacy protection.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:56:45 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[China's consumers spending rise on spas, travel, entertainment]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[China's consumer spending is expected rise 10 percent annually for the next decade. Consumers of the world's second largest economy are increasing their spending on Spa, travel and entertainment as income levels are on upward movement. ]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2016 11:48:08 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[LivingSocial Cuts Jobs By 50% While Focusing On Card Linking Discount Business]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[LivingSocial Inc., the Washington based online market place, has announced on Tuesday, laying-off 160 employees including 85 in the Washington. The ecommerce platform has also planned shutting down its customer services operations in Tucson, Arizona over the next two months accounting for a further 120 people. Thus the total number of lay off reaches to 280, which addresses for 50%-60% of its total workforce. ]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2016 11:46:01 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Amazon is Pushing The U.S. Government to Authorize Its Efforts on Establishing a Delivery Business]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[It's been months since Amazon first expressed its intention to get into the logistics and delivery business, taking on existing rivals like FedEx and UPS. As for now, the company is leaning on the U.S. government to grant it the support it needs to become a delivery powerhouse.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2016 11:42:40 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Ride-Hailing Service Grab Teams Up With Indonesian Conglomerate Lippo Group]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Singapore-based ride-hailing service Grab has secured a partnership with one of Indonesia's largest conglomerate the Lippo Group. The size and other financial details of the deal were not disclosed by both companies.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2016 11:20:07 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Gold below $1,250/oz on profit booking]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Gold prices on Monday slipped below psychological mark-$1,250 an ounce on profit booking. Investors preferred to cash in on recent surge in the yellow metal. Gold price fell for four weeks in the past five weeks.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:15:52 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Bank of England Keep Interest Rate at 0.5% Low]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Nine member of the monetary policy committe (MPC) in Bank of England (BoE) has unanimously voted on Thursday to maintain interest rate as low as 0.5%. Issue of Brexit and weak global outlook is the main factor.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:08:22 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Bank of Egypt Mulling For Tougher Foreign Exchange Regulations Cracking Down The Black Market]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has been mulling to weigh tougher regulations on foreign exchange dealers to end a hard currency shortage. The move is part of a broader effort to crack down on the black market aiming to close the gap between dollar demand and supply.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:05:42 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Yen rise deflates value of Japan's exports to US]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Japan seems to be happy over surge in exports to the US amid slowing demand from China during 2015. But, latest Yen strengthening is diluting value of foreign trade. Though, Japan's exports eased in February, value was almost flat owing to surging Yen against the US dollar. Overall exports volume was flat, while value declined over four percent owing to rising Yen.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:01:39 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Chinese industrial overcapacity posing a major threat to global economy]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Overcapacity in Chinese industry may affect the domestic market and global economy in a more negative way than ever. Easily available loans and government subsidies are resulting in industrial overcapacity in the world's second largest economy. China needs more radical measures including greater privatization to streamline the domestic industry.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:45:01 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Investment in oil, gas projects shrinking]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Despite cost cutting, investment in oil and gas projects is dwindling down. Inflows into oil and gas projects in 2016 are expected to be less than £1 billion as against the annual average of  £8 billion during the past five years. If oil price continues to hover at $30 per barrel throughout 2016, this will put more pressure on operating margins.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:12:02 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Copper prices climb as China's steel industry looks promising]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[With the Chinese steel industry turning positive, the copper prices soared on Monday to the highest in two weeks. This came after China's securities regulator head resigned from the post. Copper prices rallied in four of five weeks. ]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2016 09:16:57 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Asian stocks rebound ahead of G20 FinMin meeting]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Asian stocks recovered on Monday as investors are expecting some reassurance about global economy growth. Investors are looking to East Asia for more clues on the Asian economic state. The G20 Finance Ministers meeting is scheduled on Friday and Saturday in Shanghai.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2016 09:05:34 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Japanese SBI Investment Lead Multi-Million Dollars Funding for Kraken]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Kraken bitcoin exchange received a multi-million dollars Series B funding. SBI Investment, the Japanese venture capital firm lead the undisclosed amount of funding as announced on Monday.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:05:38 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[CarGlass Inc, Car Digital Media Service Provider Landed a $3 Million Seed Funding]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[CarGlass Inc has just received $3 million seed funding from Byron Asset Management and Morning Crest Capital. The company is the provider of digital media content to drivers safely and intelligently.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:41:31 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[South Korea Ambitions to Become Regional Hub for Tech Startups, Started to Blossom]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Since her inauguration in 2013, South Korean president Park Geun-hye has launched several initiatives to boost startup companies with more than $3 billion investment. Now the nation has started to see the blooming of its effort. One last thing to change is the people's mindset who looked down on entrepreneurship.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/64/20160202/south-korea-ambitions-become-regional-hub-tech-startups-started-blossom.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/64/20160202/south-korea-ambitions-become-regional-hub-tech-startups-started-blossom.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:04:12 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Google outranked FaceBook in a phenomenal Artificial Intelligence breakthrough]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The Google DeepMind researchers have every reason to celebrate for creating history in the world of artificial intelligence. They reached a major breakthrough after 20 years of intense research, as they shaped the first machine to master the ancient Chinese game of Go.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/63/20160202/google-outranked-facebook-phenomenal-artificial-intelligence-breakthrough.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/63/20160202/google-outranked-facebook-phenomenal-artificial-intelligence-breakthrough.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:01:53 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[US oil explorers anticipated to report a loss of $14 billion]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[As a result, of the sharpest oil price fall in a generation, the oil explorers in the USare anticipated to report losses amounting to nearly 14 billion US dollar in the following eight days. Analysts expect Hess Corp to report an annual loss of 1.6 billion US dollar, a worst of its result in 28 years.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/62/20160202/oil-explorers-anticipated-report-loss-14-billion.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/62/20160202/oil-explorers-anticipated-report-loss-14-billion.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 09:48:49 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Philippine Q4 GDP rise by 6.3%]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Philippine's fourth quarter gross domestic product increased by 6.3% and represents the highest quarterly development for 2015. However, the nation's GDP growth is lesser than the 6.6% reported in the last year period. This quarterly growth was motivated by Services sector that hastened to 7.4% from 5.6%.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/61/20160202/philippine-q4-gdp-rise-6-3.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/61/20160202/philippine-q4-gdp-rise-6-3.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 09:45:53 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Asian Markets Dropped as Oil Prices Decreased]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The decrease in oil price has dropped China's stock market to the lowest level for the first time since December 2014. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 6.4 percent at 2,749.79 on 26 January. The decrease influenced stock markets across Asia such as Nikkei, Hang Seng, Kospi, and other regional markets.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/60/20160202/asian-markets-dropped-oil-prices-decreased.htm</guid>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 09:41:38 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Yen Falters Against Stronger Dollar, BoJ’s Further Rate Slashing Attempts May Go In Vain]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The US Dollar and Euro have gained some value in Asia Trade on Monday.  With the recent appreciation, market has started to feel the brunt from Bank of Japan's (BoJ) move to adopt negative interest rates on Friday.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/59/20160202/yen-falters-against-stronger-dollar-boj-s-further-rate-slashing.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/59/20160202/yen-falters-against-stronger-dollar-boj-s-further-rate-slashing.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 09:26:07 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Samsung Presents Smart Fridge That Can Order Groceries]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Samsung, the Korean electronic giant introduces a refrigerator that is enable to order groceries in cooperation with MasterCard app and its grocery partners. The smart fridge, Samsung Family Hub is to be officially presented at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2016 this week in Las Vegas.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/58/20160111/samsung-presents-smart-fridge-order-groceries.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/58/20160111/samsung-presents-smart-fridge-order-groceries.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2016 09:26:31 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Free WiFi kiosks will be installed in New York]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[New York City will be transformed into a smart city soon with the installation of around 500 WiFi kiosk that is set to replace the current public phone. The installation which is also part of an investment by a consortium including Google is seen as an attempt for the technology giant to rival the US telecoms market.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/57/20160111/free-wifi-kiosks-will-installed-new-york.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/57/20160111/free-wifi-kiosks-will-installed-new-york.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2016 09:24:19 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Philippine Peso, this week’s least loser among emerging Asian market]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The Philippine peso dropped the least among emerging-market in Asia this week as its overseas workers and outsourcing industry shielded it from the Chinese economic slowdown and increase in US interest rates.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/56/20160111/philippine-peso-week-s-loser-emerging-asian-market.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/56/20160111/philippine-peso-week-s-loser-emerging-asian-market.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2016 09:21:44 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Stocks tumble on China instability amid further devaluation of Yuan]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The adverse conditions in Chinese economy have once again created tremors in the global bourses as the unexpected devaluation of Yuan shaken the markets. This time the main culprit was the China instability factor that sent global stocks spiraling down for the second time this week. All the major indices S&P 500 index, Dow Jones, Nasdaq and CSI 300 fell as traders preferred to get out of the risky assets. ]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/55/20160111/stocks-tumble-china-instability-amid-further-devaluation-yuan.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/55/20160111/stocks-tumble-china-instability-amid-further-devaluation-yuan.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2016 09:19:03 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Chipotle in Boston Reopen After Norovirus Outbreak]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Chipotle reopen its Boston restaurant in Cleveland Circle on Christmas. After an outbreak of norovirus in its outlet earlier, the Mexican Grill would have to close its restaurant for inspection.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/54/20151228/chipotle-boston-reopen-norovirus-outbreak.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/54/20151228/chipotle-boston-reopen-norovirus-outbreak.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:15:34 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[China passes new controversial anti-terrorism law]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The Chinese government just passed a new controversial anti-terrorism law as part of the country's effort to curb any threat either from the inside or outside of the country. According to the new law, the Chinese authority has the right to request for sensitive information from any technology firms in the country.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/53/20151228/china-passes-new-controversial-anti-terrorism-law.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/53/20151228/china-passes-new-controversial-anti-terrorism-law.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:10:04 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Starbucks upbeat on record gift card sales on Christmas Eve]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Starbucks Corp is banking on gift card strategy to boost business volume this holiday season. The American Coffee company is expecting a record number of gift-card purchases on Christmas Eve. The gift-card business is propelling more traffic and loyalty to Starbucks cafes.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/52/20151228/starbucks-upbeat-record-gift-card-sales-christmas-eve.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/52/20151228/starbucks-upbeat-record-gift-card-sales-christmas-eve.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:00:46 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[2015 Cybersecurity market to reach $75B, will continue to grow]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The global cybersecurity market continues to grow in massive proportions, and is expected to go on an upward slope even further.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/51/20151228/2015-cybersecurity-market-reach-75b-will-continue-grow.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/51/20151228/2015-cybersecurity-market-reach-75b-will-continue-grow.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2015 08:32:32 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Consumer spending pumps up US economy to 2% in Q3]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The World's largest economy grew two percent in the third quarter. The rising consumer spending propelled the economy to grow while businesses were struggling to sustain in the sluggish growth. The surging US dollar also impacted foreign trade in a more negative way.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/50/20151228/consumer-spending-pumps-up-economy-2-q3.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/50/20151228/consumer-spending-pumps-up-economy-2-q3.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2015 08:30:15 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[JPMorgan alerts Japan Inc to brace up for ¥100/USD]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[JPMorgan Chase & Co has alerted Japan Inc to gear up for the surge in Yen against the US dollar. JPMorgan Chase forecast Yen will reach 100 yen against a US dollar. However, it says the rally in currency may not sabotage the Japan industry. ]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/49/20151228/jpmorgan-alerts-japan-inc-brace-up-¥100-usd.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/49/20151228/jpmorgan-alerts-japan-inc-brace-up-¥100-usd.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2015 08:25:02 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[IDC: Worldwide Smartphone Market Will See the First Single-Digit Growth Year on Record]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[China is the center of global attention for the smartphone market in recent quarters. It shares a large percentage of the global market, but its economic slowdown has seriously affected the worldwide growth.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/48/20151207/idc-worldwide-smartphone-market-will-see-first-single-digit-growth.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/48/20151207/idc-worldwide-smartphone-market-will-see-first-single-digit-growth.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:43:40 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Delhi Pollution- If the Air is being Shared, Why Isn’t the Responsibility?]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The Delhi Government is yet to introduce the law on curbing vehicular pollution. However, the message has been spread that the responsibilities of Delhi pollution should be shared just as the air is shared. ]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/47/20151207/delhi-pollution-air-being-shared-why-isn-t-responsibility.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/47/20151207/delhi-pollution-air-being-shared-why-isn-t-responsibility.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:42:19 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Volkswagen sales skid 20% in UK, 25% in US]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[New car registrations on Volkswagen vehicles in the UK during November fell drastically. Volkswagen's brands Audi, Seat and Skoda vehicle sales tumbled steeply in the wake of emissions scandal tarnishing the German auto major's image.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/46/20151207/volkswagen-sales-skid-20-uk-25.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/46/20151207/volkswagen-sales-skid-20-uk-25.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:38:17 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Iron ore below $40 as China's reserves at 7-month high]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The surging stockpiles at Chinese ports are pushing iron ore prices below $40 per metric ton. The China's iron ore reserves rose to seven-month high putting more pressure on prices.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/45/20151207/iron-ore-below-40-chinas-reserves-7-month-high.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/45/20151207/iron-ore-below-40-chinas-reserves-7-month-high.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2015 09:39:36 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[OPEC overwhelmed by COP21, Oil Supply, Emerging Market growth decline]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries meeting in Vienna last Friday concluded without agreeing to a concrete guidance. Reports reveal that there are three factors overwhelming the OPEC meeting.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/44/20151207/opec-overwhelmed-cop21-oil-supply-emerging-market-growth-decline.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/44/20151207/opec-overwhelmed-cop21-oil-supply-emerging-market-growth-decline.htm</link>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2015 09:33:59 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Kuwait Appoints New Oil Minister before meet with OPEC]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Kuwait on Sunday replaced its oil minister with its current finance minister and deputy prime minister. This decision came just a few days before the scheduled meeting with Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, which will be focused on production.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/43/20151202/kuwait-appoints-new-oil-minister-before-meet-opec.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/43/20151202/kuwait-appoints-new-oil-minister-before-meet-opec.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:03:41 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Chinese buyers step back from US housing market]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Chinese investors are pulling back from the US property market owing to adverse economy conditions back home.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/42/20151202/chinese-buyers-step-back-housing-market.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/42/20151202/chinese-buyers-step-back-housing-market.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:00:06 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Bugatti Chiron will debut next year at the Geneva Motor Show]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[On Monday, Bugatti confirmed that the new supercar will be the Chiron, and will debut on next year at the Geneva Motor Show. However, Bugatti did not announce any specifications of the new Chiron.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/41/20151202/bugatti-chiron-will-debut-next-year-geneva-motor-show.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/41/20151202/bugatti-chiron-will-debut-next-year-geneva-motor-show.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:58:12 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Spain, Italy, Germany beat expectations in November PMI]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The Eurozone is witnessing an encouraging growth as the November data on Purchasing Mangers' Indices (PMI) was at 52.8.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/40/20151202/spain-italy-germany-beat-expectations-november-pmi.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/40/20151202/spain-italy-germany-beat-expectations-november-pmi.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:55:37 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Greece Economy Decline More than Expected in Q3]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[ELSTAD, Greece Statistical agency on Friday announced the descending of Greek economy to 0.9% in the third quarter.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/39/20151202/greece-economy-decline-more-expected-q3.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/39/20151202/greece-economy-decline-more-expected-q3.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:53:49 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[GazProm Halted Gas Supply to Ukraine Due to Non-Payment]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Alexei Miller, GazProm CEO said on Wednesday that the company has halted gas supply to Ukraine because of payment issue. This will be the new case of gas dispute between Ukraine and Russia that has been going for over two decades.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/38/20151202/gazprom-halted-gas-supply-ukraine-due-non-payment.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/38/20151202/gazprom-halted-gas-supply-ukraine-due-non-payment.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:52:11 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[New York program to teach English by means of phone calls and text messages]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[New York State is offering a unique pilot English language learning program that works through phone calls and text messages. ]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/37/20151202/new-york-program-teach-english-means-phone-calls-text-messages.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/37/20151202/new-york-program-teach-english-means-phone-calls-text-messages.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:50:22 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Vintage Electric comes out with its more efficient and powerful e-bike, the 2016 Tracker]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Vintage Electric is upgrading their line of e-bikes with their refreshed version of the E-Tracker, now called the Tracker. The new line now has increased speed and performance.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/36/20151202/vintage-electric-comes-out-more-efficient-powerful-e-bike-2016.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/36/20151202/vintage-electric-comes-out-more-efficient-powerful-e-bike-2016.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:46:21 EST</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Facebook is testing new features for mobile shopping]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Facebook may soon be your go-to app for shopping. The company disclosed Monday that it was testing new features that would enable users to buy products, without having to leave the app.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/35/20151016/facebook-testing-new-features-mobile-shopping.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/35/20151016/facebook-testing-new-features-mobile-shopping.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:50:33 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Optimistic OPEC secretary-general expects balanced oil market in 2016]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[By the end of this year and next year, the global oil market will be in a fair and sensible condition.  This is according to the expectation of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries secretary-general on Sunday.
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  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/34/20151016/optimistic-opec-secretary-general-expects-balanced-oil-market-2016.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/34/20151016/optimistic-opec-secretary-general-expects-balanced-oil-market-2016.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:48:36 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[More seniors are signing up to Facebook and Twitter - study]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The latest study from Pew Research Center has revealed that two-thirds of Americans are now using some form of social media, a surprising portion of this coming from Americans of the age 65 and above.
The change in social media use observed with older people reveals a new possibility for online advertisers and marketers and has placed seniors in the spotlight after the published study on Pew's website.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/33/20151016/more-seniors-signing-up-facebook-twitter-study.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/33/20151016/more-seniors-signing-up-facebook-twitter-study.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:48:00 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[China sees 10,000 start-ups a day amid government support]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[There's good news in a form of startups for China, which is reeling under the pressure of the slowdown in the economy. Giving much breath to China, over 10,000 startup firms are to  take off every day. The majority are small enterprises.
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  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/32/20151016/china-sees-10-000-start-ups-day-amid-government-support.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/32/20151016/china-sees-10-000-start-ups-day-amid-government-support.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:46:47 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Greece economy will rise by the middle of 2016]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[By the middle of next year, Greece will go back to its economic growth only if the government will give importance and devoted attempt to reacquire financial strength.
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  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/31/20151016/greece-economy-will-rise-middle-2016.htm</guid>
  <link>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/31/20151016/greece-economy-will-rise-middle-2016.htm</link>
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      <name><![CDATA[News]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:46:02 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[$1.68-tn M&As in 2015 nearing dotcom-driven 2000's $1.73-tn record mark]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Dell's latest acquisition deal to buyout EMC for $67billion is the biggest merger and acquisition (M&A) deal for the US technology sector in 2015 so far. About $1.68trillion worth M&A deals in the US have been announced year-to-date (YTD). The M&As in 2015 with less than three months left is just short of $1.73trillion, the full-year record level for M&As 15 years ago.
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:44:53 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Brazil's deepening recession worries bankers, fuels job cuts]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The labor market in Brazil, one of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations, is fast worsening owing to intensifying recession in the domestic economy.
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:44:18 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Copper production curb possible if less demand continues in China]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The price of copper declined for a second day as China's manufacturing goods deflation extended a stretched-out record of plunges, renewing concern about a deceleration in the world's largest consumer.  Most metals used in industrial works are held near their lowest levels this week.
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:43:12 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Wall Street Q3 projections under pressure]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The US growth rate projections for the third quarter are likely to be lower following the adverse conditions in the emerging economies and possible rate hike by Federal Reserve. The China's economy slowdown and currency crisis in several emerging markets will impact revenues and earnings estimates of US companies for the third quarter. 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:41:31 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Nintendo partnered with Niantic to develop the real-world mobile game, Pokémon Go]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Nintendo, the largest Japanese video game company, had teamed up with Niantic Inc. to develop Pokémon Go, a mobile game based on the popular monsters from the Japanese cartoon series.
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:40:51 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[China puts circuit breakers to keep tabs on volatility]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Alerted by massive market volatility, Chinese government has decided to apply 'circuit breakers' to curtail further losses in the volatile markets. The draft regulation on circuit breakers seeks to suspend trading for 30 minutes on stocks that fell five percent. This is for individual stocks. For the index, in case it goes up or down by seven percent, then the trading will be suspended for the day. 
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:39:51 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Europe milk over-supply makes it cheaper than water]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Milk is overflowing in Europe for a lot of reasons, chief of these is that  Russia has stopped the importation of milk while Chinese demand has lessened.
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    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:38:41 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg to host Facebook Townhall Q&A with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg invited India's Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for a Q&A session on Facebook HQ in California. The event will be held on September 27, 9:30 am PST.
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      <name><![CDATA[Blog]]></name>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:37:24 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[US economy is growing amidst looming global financial crisis]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[With current economic uncertainty, investors and citizens are asking whether the country will get affected by the looming global financial distress. 
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    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2015 09:11:34 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Housing boom in the horizon as market welcomes potential new buyers]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[As the supply for homes being sold goes down, statistics suggest an increase of potential buyers. This could lead to boom in house prices.
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    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2015 09:09:47 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[After 25 years, China revises down GDP growth to 7.3%]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The growth rate of China's economy for 2014 has revised marginally lower to 7.3 percent from previous forecast of 7.4 percent. The drop in services sector weighed more on gross domestic product (GDP). According to the latest data from National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the GDP stood at 63.6 trillion Yuan ($10 trillion) in 2013 and this was 32.4 percent lower than earlier projection. The latest data casts shadow over the Chinese government's target of seven percent for 2015. ]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:08:29 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Japan's Economy Reduces at a Minus 1.2 Percent Annual Rate in Q2]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Revised data released Tuesday shows that Japan's economy contracted at a minus 1.2 percent annual rate during the second quarter.
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:06:30 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Offshore Yuan drops as China steps back from market intervention]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[After gaining for a while on government's intervention, offshore Yuan fell for three sessions in a row. The Chinese government seems to be moving back from supporting the weakening currency Yuan and restricting capital outflow.
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:05:44 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Oil price decline makes gasoline less expensive]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Gas becomes less expensive because the bottom has fallen out on oil prices.  Crude is responsible for almost half the cost of a gallon of gas, as reported by CNN Money.
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2015 09:05:02 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Buffett Dumps Exxon, Buys Refiner Phillips Stake Due to Falling Oil Prices]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Warren Buffett lets go of Exxon shares, and buys refiner Phillips stake because of the fluctuating oil prices. Bloomberg reports that the billionaire investor announced Wednesday that his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. sold some $4 billion Exxon Mobil Corp. shares due to the dreary outlook of crude oil prices, buying instead a $4.48 billion stake from refiner Phillips 66.


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    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:04:32 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Iran's huge potential now open for global investments as crisis-hit nation comes out of sanctions]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[With sanction being waived off, Iran's underdeveloped oil and gas sector is now open to global investors. Six global powers- the US, the UK, Germany, Russia, France, and China- have agreed on a deal to lift sanctions on Iran with conditions.
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    <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2015 09:03:40 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Mobile apps are more utilized than TV]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Mobile apps give a lot of benefits in more ways than one. You will never miss out on your favorite show or favorite basketball or football game because you can now watch it just by using your phone. 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:02:39 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Google, Twitter teaming up to create new publishing tool]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Google is reportedly teaming up with Twitter to provide users with instant access to articles, reviving speculations the search giant may be acquiring the micro-blogging site.]]></description>
  <guid>http://fortisgroup.com/articles/13/20150916/google-twitter-teaming-up-create-new-publishing-tool.htm</guid>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2015 06:24:33 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[How to Get Paid and Paid on Time]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[It doesn't matter what type of business you operate, making sure you get paid on time and as seamlessly as possible is critical to your success and survival.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:18:35 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[How to Set and Negotiate your Freelance Business Rates]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Thinking of going it alone? Becoming a freelancer is an attractive option for many professionals, but can you make it work for you?]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:12:51 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[10 Cost Saving Ideas for Small Business Owners]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[With an economy that's struggling, every small business owner is looking for ways to increase profits, save money and improve efficiency.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:05:17 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[How much does it cost to start your own business?]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[How to Estimate the Cost of Starting a Business from Scratch]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 17:54:26 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Finding the Right Funding for a Small Business]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The vast majority of new small businesses are funded with debt financing via financial institutions.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 17:34:11 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Starting a Business in Shanghai, China]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[This article shows a summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles an entrepreneur must overcome in order to incorporate and register a new firm.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:07:17 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Top Benefits of Virtual Offices for Small Businesses]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[The cost of setting up an office at a premium location in most cities is exorbitant and therefore out of the reach of most small businesses.]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 13:58:33 EDT</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Fortis Group Launches New Website for Members]]></title>
  <description><![CDATA[Fortis Group launched a new website design to serve as a central location to share data and information for its members and partners globally.]]></description>
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