The acquisition also diversifies the business mix at Bunge, which includes oil seed and other milling operations.

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But until Europe diversifies its sources of energy, it will remain hostage to Russia's rows with its neighbours.

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Also, because it sells titles from all publishers, GME naturally diversifies the risks associated with poor performance from any single one.

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Technology diversifies every single dollar that comes in, rebalances every account we have in a tax efficient way, and reinvests dividends.

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As well as increasing aid to wheat and cotton farmers, the package diversifies farm aid to cover producers of milk, lentils, honey, chickpeas, mohair and other products.

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The bond's real significance is that it diversifies Vietnam's sources of financing and establishes a benchmark for future capital raisings, says Le Thi Bang Tam, the vice-finance minister.

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The standalone siren symbol is a risk for the company, but it speaks to the power of the evolving Starbucks brand as it diversifies its portfolio beyond just offering coffee.

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Galan told CNN that today, less than 40% of the Iberdrola's business is dependent on the eurozone as the company diversifies its risk in other countries including the UK, U.S., Mexico and Brazil.

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It diversifies sources of income for farmers.

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The key to withstanding the urge to respond to short-term market swings is establishing a portfolio with a level of risk and volatility that you can tolerate that diversifies investments across U.S. stocks, U.S. bonds, and international stocks at a minimum.

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