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When it comes to global manufacturing Mexico is quickly emerging as the “new” China.According to corporate consultant AlixPartners Mexico has leapfrogged China to be ranked as the cheapest country in the world for companies looking to manufacture products for the US market. India is now number two followed by China and then Brazil.In fact Mexico’s cost advantages and have become so cheap that even Chinese companies are moving there to capitalize on the trade advantages that come from geographic proximity. The influx of Chinese manufacturers began early in the decade as China-based firms in the cellular telephone television textile ...

Earning Release Westpac Banking Corporation's (NYSE:WBK) top-line was above our estimate, benefiting from lower interest expenses. However, higher employee costs and impairment losses resulted in lower-thananticipated bottom-line. Although we are cautious of the impact of the ongoing weak economic environment on Westpac, the bank's fundamentals offer scope for optimism in the wake of signs of [...]

Earning Release Westpac Banking Corporation's (NYSE:WBK) top-line was above our estimate, benefiting from lower interest expenses. However, higher employee costs and impairment losses resulted in lower-thananticipated bottom-line. Although we are cautious of the impact of the ongoing weak economic environment on Westpac, the bank's fundamentals offer scope for optimism in the wake of signs of [...]

TextGoing forward, we expect revenues from the Mexico division to be driven by increased volumes from the Coca-Cola brand (which carries higher Average selling price), further augmented by an increase in ASP. In addition, we expect revenues to be further bolstered by robust growth in volumes from Jugos Del Valle. Furthermore, we expect revenues from [...]

When it comes to global manufacturing, Mexico is quickly emerging as the “new” China. According to corporate consultant AlixPartners, Mexico has leapfrogged China to be ranked as the cheapest country in the world for companies looking to manufacture products for the U.S. market. India is now No. 2, followed by China and then ...

When it comes to global manufacturing, Mexico is quickly emerging as the “new” China. According to corporate consultant AlixPartners, Mexico has leapfrogged China to be ranked as the cheapest country in the world for companies looking to manufacture products for the U.S. market. India is now No. 2, followed by China and then Brazil.[More...]

by Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research After a decade of global consolidation, beer brewers have greedily hit just about every notable location. Except Mexico, that is – the ninth-largest beer market in the world. But Mexican beverage and retail conglomerate Femsa – formerly known as Fomento Economico Mexicano (NYSE: FMX) – now faces [...]

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BloggingStocks: Analyst upgrades: UBS upgraded Corning (NYSE: GLW) to Buy from Neutral and raised its target to $19 from $18.50, citing the improved LCD supply-demand outlook and improved sell-through ahead of the holiday season in China. Credit Suisse ... Read more

USD is trading lower and GBP drops below 1.6000 as investors debate the potential timing of the withdrawal of stimulus, a Fed official writes in today's Wall Street Journal that the Fed may have to withdraw monetary stimulus before it's obviously necessary[More...]

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