By Alejandro Lifschitz BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - A majority of Argentina's creditors are opposed to their bonds being moved to a new jurisdiction under a government proposal that would sidestep a U.S. court ruling that toppled it into default, the country's economy minister said on Tuesday. Argentine Congress, which is controlled by allies of leftist President Cristina Fernandez, is expected to pass the plan into law on Wednesday. But that would make little difference Read more [...]

If you read the headlines, Argentina is in default (again) and its economy is tanking. But here's the funny thing: the country's stock market is hotter than an underground tango show on a sultry Buenos Aires night. Argentina's Merval Index has skyrocketed almost 100% this year -- the highest of any stock market in the world. It includes many of the largest companies in … (continue Read more [...]

Helado is nearly synonymous with the flavors of dulce de leche in its native Argentina, but fans of the Freddo brand may have to travel to Charleston if they're seeking a lower-calorie version of the popular treat. Dulce de leche light is one of four flavors exclusive to Freddo's King Street store, the first U.S. location of the 45-year old helado chain, along with chocolate mousse, Irish cream and Italian mascarpone. The other 20 choices include banana split, semifreddo and zabaione, as well Read more [...]