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Brazilian biggest companies in the Forbes list

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Forbes list of the world’s biggest companies uses an equal weighting of sales, profits, assets and market value to rank companies according to size. 33 Brazilian companies are in the ranking. Energy makes number one among them with Petrobras (oil, gas … Continue reading →

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Brazilian steelmaker CSN sells stake in Australian coal miner for $830 million

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

CSN or Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (NYSE: SID) struck a deal to sell its 19.9 percent stake in Australian coal miner Riversdale to mining giant Rio Tinto for $830 million (AUD$780 million), according to its securities filing. CSN, Brazil’s largest diversified … Continue reading →

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Brazilians acquisitions abroad top Multinationals buying in Brazil, says Estadão

Posted on July 7, 2010 by

The good shape of Brazilian companies turned them into buyers globally. This year, the balance of acquisitions is positive to Brazil.  Favored by a strong currency they are going shopping everywhere in the world. But it is not all. Most important is … Continue reading →

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Could Portugal be a gateway to Europe for Brazilian companies?

Posted on June 5, 2010 by

Jokes apart, Brazil and Portugal have a lot in common. Same language, and a cultural heritage are key elements in construction a business relationship.  Portugal could play a strategic part in the expansion of Brazilian companies, specially in Europe. Portuguese … Continue reading →

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Brazil has what China wants…

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

A money manager in Brazil once said to me, “Brazil has what China wants and is willing to sell it.” How much does this summarize the growth of the commodity sector in Brazil? Condemned to prosperity Nov 12th 2009 From … Continue reading →

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