Title: Gold is…
Rating: G
Characters: Artemis II, Artemis I
Summary: Artemis turns 18
Words: 265
"Investors across Europe have been perplexed by the activity of the stock market and All Ordinaries over the past two days. Extraordinary amounts of gold have flooded the market, apparently coming from private investors across the globe. As a result, after the boom before the magnitude of the initial influx was noted, gold prices have fallen to below $466 US dollars per ounce.
"Closer to home, the Celtic Tiger remains strong compared to the depressed US market still reeling in the after-effects of the August 2nd Earthquake. This is largely accounted for by foreign investment in Irish Research and Development companies, a trend perpetuated by the US market.
"The talk of Dublin CBD is the removal of CEO Artemis Fowl senior by the Fowl Enterprises Board of Directors. In an unprecedented move Fowl's son, Artemis Fowl the Second, has been voted into the position of CEO. The company's longterm plan was released to the public at this time to discourage shareholders from selling their investments; the plan includes an increased budget focused on medical technologies, and reveals significant contracts with military and government powers across the world.
"Artemis Fowl junior, 18 last Friday, had previously held 22 of the listings of Fowl Enterprises for tax purposes. Fowl senior held an further 27. Fowl junior gained majority shareholder-ship over the weekend, likely influencing Fowl Enterprise's sudden change in management and direction.
"Experts have put this development down to Fowl junior's ability to sign contracts and make decisions directly, now that he has reached the international age of majority."
- Dan Neele, Financial Correspondent, 5th September, 2008.