GEORGE SOROS

US Economy In Early 2012 - Has The Renewal Begun?

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In a sense, a controversial radio talk show host, and former Fox News commentator, had it right: The United States could be headed for a major period of social unrest -- or worse -- but not for the reasons he stated.
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Bridgewater bucks trend to make clients $13.8 billion

Bridgewater Associates, the world's biggest hedge fund, handed clients $13.8 billion last year, catapulting founder Ray Dalio above long-time rivals such as George Soros and John Paulson as the industry's biggest money maker in 2011, research showed.
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The Greek Protesters May Be Right; For Now, Austerity Is Bad Economics

In country after country in Europe the so-called bitter pill approach has been wholeheartedly embraced as the only solution by both conservative and leftwing governments. Problem is, it's looking more and more likely that they're wrong: as a strategy, austerity has by and large failed.
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Hedge Fund Manager John Paulson Cut Gold Holdings

Hedge fund manager and long-time gold bull John Paulson cut his gold ETF bullion holdings by about $600 million in the fourth quarter, a second straight reduction that was likely driven by client redemption needs as he remained upbeat on the metal.
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Gold Could Go to $1,200 - Jim Rogers

The euro could rebound in the near-term despite the problems affecting continental Europe, as investors are overly bearish on the currency, investor Jim Rogers said on Tuesday.
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Layoffs hit Soros investment company

Soros Fund Management, the investment company of billionaire George Soros, has laid off a handful of analysts and portfolio managers in recent months.
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George Soros Investing in Chinese Jewelry Firm - Report

Billionaire philanthropist and investor George Soros is seen investing at least $50 million to subscribe for shares in the initial public offering of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd, Ming Pao Daily News reported on Wednesday citing sources close to the deal.
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John Paulson Remains a Gold Bull - Analysis

Hedge fund manager and long-time gold bull John Paulson's move to slash ETF bullion holdings by a third in the third quarter does not appear to be a sign that he is abandoning his upbeat view of the metal, industry sources and analysts said.
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WebMD shares crash on weak outlook

Shares of WebMD Health Corp crashed to their lowest in more than two years on Thursday, a day after the healthcare information provider lowered its revenue outlook.
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WebMD crashes on weak outlook

Shares of WebMD Health Corp crashed to their lowest in more than two years on Thursday, a day after the healthcare information provider lowered its revenue outlook.
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Sarandon 'Nazi Pope' Backlash Ignoring Bigger Problem, Used for Political Gain

When Susan Sarandon called Pope Benedict XVI a Nazi, numerous religious groups condemned the actress, and rightly so. In a bizarre and disturbing twist, however, Sarandon's notoriety has now spread to her support of Occupy Wall Street, with many grouping her comments and her activism as examples of liberal ignorance and hypocrisy. In the process, we lose the opportunity to condemn the use of rampant Nazi and Hitler comparisons in general, a widespread phenomenon recorded en ma...
Billionaire financier George Soros speaks at a Reuters Newsmaker event in New York

George Soros: I'm not Funding Occupy Wall Street

George Soros says he isn't a financial backer of the Wall Street protests, despite speculation by critics including radio host Rush Limbaugh that the billionaire investor has helped fuel the anti-capitalist movement.
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Occupy Wall Street: George Soros Understands Protesters’ Pain

Actually, I can understand [the protesters'] sentiment, frankly, said Billionaire investor George Soros, speaking about the protesters who have camped out near Wall Street in New York and inspired similar anti-corporate demonstrations in other major cities across the United States and Canada.
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Three steps to avoid a global depression: Soros

Policymakers have lost control of the economic crisis and financial markets are forcing the world into a depression, George Soros said on Friday, urging Europe to create a common Treasury, recapitalize its banks and protect vulnerable states.
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Euro zone considers leveraging EFSF: EU's Rehn

The euro zone is exploring the possibility of leveraging its bailout fund, the European Financial Stability Facility, to better support euro countries, Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said.

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