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MGCC Investment Strategies Inc. Announces Stock Split
JINZHOU, China, July 31 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGCC Investment Strategies Inc. ''the Corporation'' (BULLETIN BOARD: MGIS) announced today that the Corporation has effected a 2.448719 to 1 forward stock split. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 04:20:17 GMT)
Standard Life Says Sales Rose 19 Percent on Investment Products
Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Standard Life Plc, the U.K. insurer that raised more than $1 billion in an initial public offering last month, said sales of life insurance and pensions rose 19 percent in the first-half, boosted by personal investment products. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:50:12 GMT)
Fitch upgrades India rating to investment grade
MUMBAI, Aug 1 (Reuters) - International rating agency Fitch Ratings on Tuesday upgraded India's sovereign ratings to investment grade, citing an improvement in public finances. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 09:31:07 GMT)
Fine wines have been a bubbly investment
The Internet has uncorked cork wine as an investment vehicle: Trading volumes are bubbling up and some index values are up nearly 45 percent in the past year or so, market professionals say. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 10:13:02 GMT)
Fitch upgrades India rating to investment grade
MUMBAI (Reuters) - International rating agency Fitch Ratings on Tuesday upgraded India's sovereign debt ratings to investment grade, citing an improvement in public finances which has been mainly aided by strong economic growth. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 11:49:53 GMT)
Fitch upgrades India's ratings to Investment Grade
New Delhi: Global rating agency Fitch today upgraded India's rating to 'Investment Grade' with stable outlook, taking into account the country's strong economic fundamentals. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 13:01:57 GMT)
Brazil: Petrobras Investment
Brazilian state-owned energy company Petróleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) will detail Aug. 1 plans of a $22.1 billion investment in the natural gas sector through 2011, Petrobras President Jose Sergio Gabrielli announced July 31. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 14:39:03 GMT)
CBAI, CAU and URBN Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On July 28, Matthew Schissler, Chairman and CEO of Cord Blood America, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CBAI) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 15:02:46 GMT)
Nuclear Solutions, Inc. Engages Access Capital Investment Group, Inc.
Nuclear Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: NSOL) hasentered into an agreement with Access Capital Investment Group, Inc., aninstitutional leader of non-bank funding for growing businesses, to assistin securing working capital. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 15:45:02 GMT)
HOW THE INVESTMENT TAX WORKS
How investors in foreign shares could have to pay tax even in years when their shares make a loss. YEAR ONE Investor starts year one with $100,000 in shares subject to the new investment tax rules (ie outside NZ or Australia). (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 17:08:24 GMT)
Policies may slow power investment
The Government may be dampening the incentive for investment in new power plants, Treasury says, but the electricity market does not need a fundamental revamp. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 17:16:58 GMT)
Investment Conference This Saturday - Presented by SCIA - Southern California Investment Association in Irvine, CA
Register now to attend this Saturday,August 5th's investment conference for growth opportunities from 7:15 a.m.to 1;30 p.m. at the Hilton across from the Orange County John Wayne Airport(code: SNA), 18800 MacArthur Boulevard, Irvine, CA 92612. Seating islimited to the buy/sell side and accredited investors. For discount,register in advance at: www.sciaonline.org. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 17:29:49 GMT)
BOI suggests Russia for Thai investment
THE Board of Investment (BOI) suggested Thai investors to consider Russia for their investment, particularly in textile and hotel industries. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 17:42:39 GMT)
S3 Investment Company Releases August 2006 Newsletter With Review of Expansion by Subsidiaries in China
S3 Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: SEIH), aholding company with two subsidiaries doing business in the China market,today released the August 2006 edition of its investor newsletter, whichincludes articles that review a recent trip by S3 management to China, theaddition of new suppliers for subsidiary SINO UJE, Ltd. and key managementchanges for subsidiary Redwood Capital, Inc. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 21:14:19 GMT)
Subic got 71% of investment commitments in 1st qtr
THE Subic Bay Freeport Zone, converted from a former American naval northwest of Manila, had P51.7 billion in investments registered in the January-March quarter, accounting for 71 percent of the P73.0 billion approved by the government's investment promotion agencies. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 21:16:58 GMT)
eCarfly Receives $6 Price Target from Investment Strategies
DALLAS--Aug. 1, 2006--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECFL) announced today the company has received an analyst report and Price Target of $6 from Investment Strategies. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 21:23:32 GMT)
Limelight Announces $130M Investment
Limelight Networks, Inc., a content delivery network for digital media, has announced the completion of a $130 million equity-financing round led by Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, an investment banking and private corporate equity firm. (Tue, 01 Aug 2006 21:31:17 GMT)
Amcil expects investment opportunities
Investment company Amcil Ltd expects ongoing volatility in share markets in the first half of this financial year will create "interesting" investment opportunities. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 02:09:57 GMT)
China's steel industry urges tighter controls on foreign investment
China's steel industry wants tighter controls on foreign investment, amid growing concerns a more protectionist mood may be taking hold in Asia's second-largest economy. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 04:54:42 GMT)
Milton posts handsome investment returns
Listed investment firm Milton Corporation has posted an 11 per cent increase in annual net profit but has forecast corporate profits to weaken in fiscal 2007. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 07:17:09 GMT)
Credit Suisse Profit Doubled on Investment Bank Gains (Update3)
Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group, recovering from an investment banking loss a year ago, said profit more than doubled in the second quarter, driven by revenue from trading and fees from managing wealthy people's money. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 07:20:53 GMT)
Milton posts handsome investment returns
Listed investment company Milton Corporation Ltd has posted an 11 per cent increase in annual net profit but has forecast corporate profits to be "perhaps not as strong" in fiscal 2007. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 07:40:09 GMT)
Credit Suisse profit jumps as investment banking arm recovers
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Credit Suisse Group Wednesday said second-quarter net profit more than doubled from a year-ago quarter that was hurt by litigation charges, led by its investment banking unit. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:16:28 GMT)
Credit Suisse Profit Doubled on Investment Bank Gains (Update5)
Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group, recovering from an investment banking loss a year ago, said profit more than doubled in the second quarter, helped by trading gains and fees from managing money. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:35:45 GMT)
Investment banking boosts Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse , the Swiss investment bank, on Wednesday reported a rise in profits for the second quarter of the year, boosted by its investment banking operations and strong inflows in its wealth management business. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 09:25:35 GMT)
SPIL China application rejected, ASE investment approved
Silicon Precision Industries' (SPIL's) application to move low-end IC backend production to China has been rejected by the Investment Commission of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) while Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) received approval to increase its investment in China. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 09:26:44 GMT)
Man gets more than 12 years in prison for sham investment
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced an Amarillo businessman to more than 121/2 years in prison for operating a fraudulent investment company, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 12:01:20 GMT)
Canaan Partners' New India Office Makes ''Social'' Internet Investment
Canaan Partners, a major international venture capital firm, today announced the funding of BharatMatrimony Group, the leading online matrimonial service in India. This is an exciting new investment by the venture firm's India office, which opened in June. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:14:28 GMT)
NY gold races to 2-week high on investment buying
NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Gold futures in New York rocketed to a two-week high on Wednesday morning, fueled by greater investment demand amid rising oil prices, a sliding dollar and Middle East tensions, dealers said. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:24:58 GMT)
BMA authorizes Islamic fund managed by Global Investment House
The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) has authorized an Islamic equity fund, sponsored by leading Kuwait-based asset management firm, Global Investment House. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 14:42:43 GMT)
Namibia: Losing Out On Domestic Investment?
Experts in the field of economics will converge on Windhoek next month to assess whether foreign direct investment (FDI) in Namibia has been promoted at the expense of domestic investment. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 15:50:17 GMT)
Credit Suisse, the Swiss investment bank, Credit Suisse, the Swiss investment bank, Net profits more than doubled to
Net profits more than doubled to SFr2.16bn ($1.76bn) in the second quarter from the same period last year. The results were boosted by its investment banking operations and strong inflows in its wealth management business. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 16:09:03 GMT)
Nigeria: Telecoms Investment Yields Gold
WHEN the telecom industry stakeholders gathered, last week, at the Agip recital hall of the Muson Centre, Lagos, to discuss ways of propelling more investment interests in the sector, the Akwa Ibom state's golden harvest of $240 million dollars from a humble investment of $60.7 million in Econet wireless in 2001, provided a tip of the fortunes inherent in the sector. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 16:36:59 GMT)
Cote D'Ivoire seeks Indian investment in IT, biotech
New Delhi: West African nation Cote D'Ivoire is luring Indian private investors in a 300-hectare IT and biotech free zone it is setting up with a $100 million investment in the first phase. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 17:29:55 GMT)
The best investment bets abroad
For years American investors were notorious stay-at-homes, resisting the advice of investment strategists to diversify globally. But over the past 18 months, that's been changing. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 17:53:00 GMT)
Midland National Introduces One of the Most Innovative Variable Annuities Designed for the Registered Investment Market
Midland National Life InsuranceCompany, a member of the $25 billion Sammons Financial Group based inChicago, IL, announced today that it has introduced the Vector SeriesVariable Annuity(SM), a fully unbundled variable annuity designedspecifically for the Registered Investment Advisor Market. The VectorVariable Annuity is the first variable annuity to have unlimited tradingrestrictions on 49 (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 18:46:04 GMT)
Ethiopia: Intellectual Property Laws Said Crucial for Dev't, Investment Flow
State Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development said that enforcement of intellectual property laws contributes to the ongoing development as well as flow of foreign direct investment to the country. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 18:53:26 GMT)
Medtech Insight and Windhover Information's 2006 ''Investment in Innovation (In3) East: A Preview of Early-Stage
The 2006 Investment In Innovation (In3) East Conference, sponsored by Medtech Insight, a division of Windhover Information, has confirmed 23 presenters, all of them emerging medical technology companies seeking strategic partners and/or investment. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 21:12:42 GMT)
3 Billion Rmb Worth of Investment Secured at Fushun International Trade Fair
The three-day Fushun International Trade Fair recently concluded in Liaoning province. The fair provided the venue for the signing of over 20 projects, with a total investment of nearly 3 billion RMB. (Wed, 02 Aug 2006 21:21:33 GMT)
Axa Asia Profit Rises 24% on Investment-Fund Sales (Update5)
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Axa Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd., the Australian unit of Europe's second-biggest insurer, said first- half profit rose 24 percent on increased sales of investment and pension products. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 02:57:44 GMT)
Investment firm known for renovations to buy PGA resort
PGA National Resort & Spa, the centerpiece of the sprawling PGA residential community and one of the country's better-known golfing destinations, is being purchased by a Chicago investment firm. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 04:15:18 GMT)
Investment bank unit buoys Barclays profit
UK bank Barclays enjoyed an "excellent" first half it said today as profits soared thanks to a big performance from its investment banking business Barclays Capital, although bad debt charges came in 50% higher. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 06:40:10 GMT)
Barclays, Societe Generale profits up on investment banking
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- British and French banking giants Barclays and Societe Generale reported forecast-beating profits Thursday as both firms saw strong growth from their investment banking divisions. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 08:31:27 GMT)
SocGen buoyed by investment banking
Shares in Société Générale, the French bank, rose 1.84 per cent to €121.5 in morning trade in Paris on Thursday after it reported a stronger-than-expected rise in profit for the first half of the year, buoyed by the strong performance of its investment banking division. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 10:40:15 GMT)
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone extends its marketing campaign to Turkey as Turkish investment increases
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone is extending its international marketing campaign to Turkey following a steady increase in investment in the free zone by Turkish businesses. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 11:44:09 GMT)
PREMIER DENIES SAYING HE WILL RELAX CHINA-BOUND INVESTMENT CAP
Taipei, Aug. 3 (CNA) Premier Su Tseng-chang denied Thursday that he said he will relax the 40 percent ceiling on investment in China by Taiwanese businesses. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 11:51:29 GMT)
Russian govt supports UES investment program for 2007 - Dubinin
MOSCOW. Aug 3 (Interfax) - The Russian government has supported the investment program for Unified Energy System (UES) (RTS: EESR) and its subsidiaries - the Federal Grid Company, GidroOGK and Sistema Operator - of 160 billion rubles for 2007. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 11:52:33 GMT)
BMA authorizes Islamic fund managed by Global Investment House
The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) has authorized an Islamic equity fund, sponsored by leading Kuwait-based asset management firm, Global Investment House. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 11:59:09 GMT)
China`s investment growth expected to slow in second half
BEIJING, 08/03 - A report from China`s economic watchdog predicted that China`s investment growth in 2006 should be no more than 20-25 percent. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 11:59:45 GMT)
Govt commission approves 3 Investment Fund projects
MOSCOW. Aug 3 (Interfax) - A government commission approved Thursday three projects requesting financing from Russia's Investment Fund, Economic Development and Trade Minister German Gref told reporters after the meeting. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:07:30 GMT)
China to Review Investment Projects
China has ordered an urgent review of investment projects to stop unauthorized work, stepping up efforts to cool off the sizzling economy, a state news agency said Thursday. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:08:40 GMT)
Mackenzie Financial to buy Cundill Investment
Mackenzie Financial Corp., a unit of IGM Financial Inc. , said on Thursday it agreed to acquire all the assets of Cundill Investment Research Ltd. and its related businesses. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:12:00 GMT)
Investment banking lifts Barclays profit
LONDON (Reuters) - Barclays BARC.L reported a better-than-expected 37 percent rise in half-year profits on Thursday, as a buoyant performance by its investment banking arm countered a big rise in bad debts. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:18:17 GMT)
KMT ASKS FOR RELAXATION OF CHINA-BOUND INVESTMENT CAP
Taipei, Aug. 3 (CNA) The main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) asked Premier Su Tseng-chang Friday to show "more teeth" and relax restrictions on China-bound investment to help give Taiwan's industry a new lease on life. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:51:09 GMT)
Citigroup Says Brazil May Win Investment Grade Rating in 2007
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Brazil's credit rating may be raised to investment-grade by Moody's Investors Service as early as late 2007, Citigroup Inc. predicted, citing government plans to reduce spending on pensions and overhaul the tax code. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:22:43 GMT)
Cameroon: Centre Investment Budget Committee Created
In accordance with the decision of the Minister of the Economy and Finance signed last July 7, the Governor of the centre province, Fai Yengo Francis has issued a communiqué appointing members of the investment budget committee at the provincial level. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:39:27 GMT)
CRDT, CLDN and SWHC Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With www.wallst.net
On July 31, James Durham, CEO of Crdentia Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: CRDT) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/ . Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 15:31:29 GMT)
Gov't approves electric energy investment
RBC, 03.08.2006, Moscow 19:34:52. The Russian government has approved the country's electric energy investment program for 2007, and up to 2009, RAO UES' press service said. The total investment in four energy companies has been set at RUR160bn (approx. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 15:58:26 GMT)
India Needs Investment Of $135 Million To Support Manufacturing Growth
New Delhi (Reuters) - India’s manufacturing sector will need a massive investment of $135 billion over the next five years if it is to support economic growth of more than 8 percent, the commerce and industry minister said on Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 15:58:32 GMT)
Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust Reports Significantly Improved Second Quarter Results
Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust ('Legacy') (TSX: LGY.UN) today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006. All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 17:45:11 GMT)
CLX Investment Company Issues August 2006 Newsletter
CLX Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: CLXN), adiversified investment fund with holdings in e-learning, global advertisingand diagnostic testing markets, today issued the August 2006 edition of itsinvestor newsletter, which is almost entirely dedicated to the continuedgrowth of portfolio company Zonda, Incorporated and its expansion into newglobal markets. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 17:49:22 GMT)
German Enterprises' Investment in Customer Intelligence Solutions
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c40305) has announced the addition of Datamonitor's "Business Intelligence Investment in Germany H1 2006 (Databook)" to their offering. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 18:50:08 GMT)
SEBI norms for MF overseas investment
Investment tools ADRs/GDRs issued by Indian companies. Equity of overseas companies listed on recognised stock exchanges overseas. Foreign debt securities with fully convertible currencies. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 20:15:07 GMT)
PanAfrica: Senators Introduce African Health Capacity Investment Act of 2006
A bipartisan group of Senators today introduced the African Health Capacity Investment Act of 2006, S.3775, a comprehensive bill to help sub-Saharan African nations confront the alarming shortage of health workers; thirteen countries on the continent have fewer than 5 physicians per 100,000 people. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 20:35:09 GMT)
Student housing a good investment
Images of crushed beer cans and empty pizza boxes aside, a growing shortage in student housing has private investors and even financial firms heading back to school for investment returns. (Thu, 03 Aug 2006 23:56:19 GMT)
THAILAND PLANS TO EXPAND INVESTMENT IN VIETNAM
Vietnam Thailand has praised Vietnam's potential for economic development and wants to expand investment and export, particularly farm produce, motor spare parts and consumer goods, to the country. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 04:55:58 GMT)
Thailand Plans To Expand Investment In Vietnam
Thailand has praised Vietnam's potential for economic development and wants to expand investment and export, particularly farm produce, motor spare parts and consumer goods, to the country. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 04:55:58 GMT)
Toshiba:new NAND plant investment may hit Y600 bln
YOKKAICHI, Japan, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp. said on Friday the total investment in its new NAND flash plant, a joint venture with SanDisk Corp. , is expected to reach around 600 billion yen ($5.2 billion). (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 05:07:35 GMT)
NeoSynergy Receives an Investment From Lithia Motors to Accelerate Bringing Darwin Business Suite to Auto Dealers
WELLINGTON, Fla., Aug. 3, 2006 -- NeoSynergy LLC, an enterprise automotive retail software development and service company announced today that Lithia Motors, Inc. , the country's eighth-largest automotive dealership group, has made an investment in NeoSynergy and has a seat on its Board of Directors. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 05:16:33 GMT)
Indonesia says to boost investment incentives
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Indonesia's president promised on Friday to keep fighting corruption and to increase incentives aimed at attracting foreign investment to help build roads, ports and power plants. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 06:10:44 GMT)
RBS profit up 18% on corporate, investment banking
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Royal Bank of Scotland, the U.K.'s second biggest bank, on Friday reported an 18% rise in net profit for the first half of the year, helped by a strong performance from its investment banking and corporate division which compensated for British customers increasingly defaulting on loans. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 08:46:27 GMT)
Government doubles investment in electricity
MOSCOW - The Russian government has approved an investment program for the electricity sector from 2007 to 2009, RAO Unified Energy Systems of Russia (UES) reported. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 09:41:29 GMT)
Investment bankers battle shrinking margins in India
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Investment bankers in India are at their wits' end. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 10:46:04 GMT)
Braskem to Cut 2006 Investment 17% as Costs Rise, Valor Says
Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Braskem SA, Latin America's biggest petrochemical company, will cut investment 17 percent this year because of rising raw material costs, Valor Economico newspaper reported. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 11:52:43 GMT)
American Equity Investment Life Holding initiated with "buy"
NEW YORK, August 4 (newratings.com) - In a research note published yesterday, analyst Elizabeth C Malone of KeyBanc Capital Markets initiates coverage of American Equity Investment Life Holding Company ( AEL.NYS ) with a "buy" rating. The 12-month target price is set to $15. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 14:35:05 GMT)
Investment banks cut Reckson after $6B deal
Investment banks are turning up their noses this morning at the deal for Manhattan-based SL Green Realty Corp. to buy Reckson Associates Realty Corp. of Melville. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:02:03 GMT)
Regional Investment recommendations are approved by Lincoln County Commissioners
Four projects recommended for funding by the Benton-Lane-Lincoln-Linn Regional Investment Board for the 2005-07 Regional Investment Strategy received approval this week from the Lincoln County Commissioners. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 16:39:09 GMT)
Swiss Re first-half profit rises 16 per cent lower claims, solid investment
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) - Swiss Reinsurance (OTC:SWCEY), one of the world's largest reinsurance companies, said Friday its first-half profit rose 16 per cent, thanks to lower claims and a solid investment result. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 17:49:55 GMT)
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Second Quarter 2006 Results
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust ('CREIT') (TSX: REF.UN) today announced results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 20:04:44 GMT)
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Second Quarter 2006 Results
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust ('CREIT') (TSX: REF.UN) today announced results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 20:44:09 GMT)
Berkshire Profit Rises 62% on Investment Gains, Interest Income
Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said second-quarter profit increased 62 percent on investment gains and higher interest income from its insurance units. (Fri, 04 Aug 2006 22:50:52 GMT)
Peru's Garcia Plans October `Investment Shock' (Update3)
Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Peruvian President Alan Garcia said his government is planning an ``investment shock'' in October, including spending on electricity, drinking water and irrigation infrastructure projects. (Sat, 05 Aug 2006 00:37:43 GMT)
Berkshire Profit Rises 62 Percent on Investment Gains (Update4)
Aug. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said second-quarter profit rose 62 percent on investment gains and higher interest income from its insurance units. (Sat, 05 Aug 2006 02:20:45 GMT)
Warren Buffett's investment vehicle's profit up 62%
OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc., billionaire Warren Buffett's investment vehicle, reported that second-quarter earnings jumped 62 percent on strength in its investments and insurance and utility businesses. (Sat, 05 Aug 2006 07:28:42 GMT)
Thailand seeks opportunities for investment in Vietnam
Thailand and Vietnam have significant opportunities for co-operation in trade and investment with Thailand's 65 million population and Vietnam's 84 million population offering considerable market potential. (Sat, 05 Aug 2006 10:49:26 GMT)
Make your real estate investment more successful
For years we have been hearing the real estate mantra of "location, location, location," but is that really what drives the success of an investment? I agree with the pundits that you can charge more rent at a better location and potentially have more return. (Sat, 05 Aug 2006 14:51:06 GMT)
Great Company, Lousy Investment
All else being equal, the return you'll earn on any investment comes down to two main things: the length of time you hold it, and the price you pay. Every Fool knows that when it comes to investing, all else isn't equal, of course. (Sat, 05 Aug 2006 17:24:37 GMT)
Kuwait's First Investment Profit 1H 06 KWD11.2 Mln
DUBAI (Zawya Dow Jones)--Kuwait's First Investment Co. said net profit for the first half was KWD11.2 million ($38.72 million), up 47% compared with the same period last year. (Sun, 06 Aug 2006 08:50:10 GMT)
Indonesia's Yudhoyono in Singapore, eyes more investment
SINGAPORE : Indonesia hopes to enhance foreign direct investment into the country and speed up implementation of the Special Economic Zones agreement in the islands of Batam, Bintan and Karimum. (Sun, 06 Aug 2006 09:35:56 GMT)
Zamil Industiral Investment Company accelerates career drive for Saudi citizens
Progressing its career drive for Saudi citizens, Zamil Industrial Investment Company (ZIIC) has put 74 young Saudis it recently hired through a significant training program as part of a strategy to fill 160 positions earmarked within its four sector businesses for citizens. (Sun, 06 Aug 2006 09:44:09 GMT)
BMB Investment Bank semi annual operating income at USD8.5 million
BMB Investment Bank ('BMB') announced today its semi annual results for 2006 with an operating income for the first six months of the year of US $8.5 million. (Sun, 06 Aug 2006 09:44:19 GMT)
Could you fall for investment fraud? - The Clarion-Ledger
Could you fall for investment fraud? NEW YORK — If someone whose family once owned the New England Patriots, an independent director of several Dreyfus funds and a man who said he was a respected South African banker promised you above-market returns, would you hand them your money? (Sun, 06 Aug 2006 10:11:24 GMT)
Foreign investment in Israel seen $12-$13 bln in '06
JERUSALEM, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Direct foreign investment into Israel is expected to jump 125 percent to $12 billion to $13 billion in 2006, the Manufacturers' Association said on Sunday. (Sun, 06 Aug 2006 11:37:47 GMT)
Jordan Specialized Investment 1H Profit -28% To JOD1.65M
DUBAI (Zawya Dow Jones)--Amman-based Specialized Investment Compounds Co. said it made a profit of 1.65 million Jordanian dinars ($2.33 million) in the first half, down 28% from JOD2.27 million a year earlier. (Sun, 06 Aug 2006 13:03:48 GMT)
Beijing must do more to secure "Green Olympics"
Beijing Games chief Liu Qi says despite the huge investment already made the city needs to step up work on reducing pollution if it is to deliver a "Green Olympics" in 2008. (Sun, 06 Aug 2006 17:15:54 GMT)
EIU warns on investment environment
A survey carried out recently by the Economist Intelligence Unit and quoted by Realitatea TV reveals that in the coming four years Romania will stay at the bottom part of the European ranking in terms of the foreign investment climate. (Sun, 06 Aug 2006 18:52:00 GMT)
Infrastructure sector needs $331-b investment: CII
The total investment requirement in the infrastructure sector of the country would be $331 billion over the next five years, according to estimates in a study conducted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Hence, the annual investment in the sector would need to increase every year from $47 billion in 2006-07 to $84 billion by 2010-2011, the study said. (Sun, 06 Aug 2006 20:16:34 GMT)
Auto parts maker pursues 4-yr investment program
GERMAN FIRM Temic Automotive Philippines Inc. is pushing ahead with its four-year, 77-million-euro investment program to support its vehicle parts manufacturing operations in the country, a company official said. (Sun, 06 Aug 2006 20:46:37 GMT)
Investment Firms: Main Shareholders?
It was reported that more than 100 listed companies have over five percent of their shares held by investment management companies. (Sun, 06 Aug 2006 21:09:56 GMT)
New laws on formation of investment trusts issued
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has enacted new investment laws for Dubai's financial free zone that will enable collective funds to be set up as investment trusts. (Sun, 06 Aug 2006 21:37:03 GMT)
Cameron exits Stifel to relaunch investment banking boutique
Stephen Cameron, a former managing director of investment banking with Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., opened his own investment banking boutique in Clayton, Harbinger Capital. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 04:03:21 GMT)
Ambassadors explore investment opportunities on Riau Islands
Besides attending a dance parade in Tanjung Pinang, the entourage also visited Penyengat Island, the former center of the Riau Malay kingdom. In Batam they were briefed on the investment potential of Riau Island province by Governor Ismeth Abdullah. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 04:09:09 GMT)
Investment veterans see power of oil, gas firms
Blue Tip Energy Management, launched by four veteran investment professionals last year, is raising a $250 million fund that will stake energy companies. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 04:41:49 GMT)
Help wanted: Washington U. seeks investment officer for $4 billion endowment
Washington University is on the hunt for a chief investment officer to bring management of the university's $4.3 billion endowment in-house. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 05:21:28 GMT)
New investment laws for DIFC
New investment trust laws have been enacted today which give those setting up collective investment funds in the Dubai International Financial Centre an additional structure in the form of an investment trust. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 07:44:09 GMT)
Investment managers remain bullish - PWC
Investment management firms remain bullish on the industry's growth opportunities, with plans to increase activities in specialised products, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 08:02:12 GMT)
Yudhoyono seeks Singapore investment in key Indonesian economic reforms
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has listed the key areas of infrastructure development, biofuels and special economic zones as opportunities for Singaporean investment in Indonesia. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 08:31:39 GMT)
GPF chief upbeat about economic and investment growth
BANGKOK, Aug 7 (TNA) – Government Pension Fund’s Secretary-General Visit Tantisunthorn on Monday voiced confidence the country’s economy and investment sentiment would improve in the second half of this year now that the political turmoil had eased. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 10:39:14 GMT)
BMA issues consultation to advance work on Investment Business Rulebook
The Bahrain Monetary Agency (BMA) has issued a third consultation paper on a new regulatory and supervisory framework for investment business licensees. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 10:44:10 GMT)
Nomos investment bank net profit rises 370% y-o-y in 1H06
MOSCOW, August 7 (RIA Novosti) - Commercial investment bank Nomos said Monday its net profit calculated to Russian Accounting Standards rose 370% year-on-year in the first half of 2006 to 856.84 million rubles (about $31.7 million). (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 12:01:35 GMT)
Tajikistan seeks investment in hydel power, mining
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Tajikistan President Emomali S. Rahmonov Monday urged Indian industry to study investment opportunities in his country, which had rich mineral resources and huge hydel power potential. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 13:19:42 GMT)
How to avoid being victim of an investment scam
It has become common to see headlines in local newspapers about investors being the subject of investment scams. These crimes are not isolated to the senior citizen population or to a specific geographical location. Victims are being reported all across the country and across gender lines. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 14:35:27 GMT)
U-M Tech Spin Out Gets $30 Million Equity Investment
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan technology spin out NanoBio Corp. will get a $30 million investment from Perseus, a private equity fund management company. The money will be used to support NanoBio's expanding clinical pipeline. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 15:12:53 GMT)
State Street inks Virgin Money investment management deal
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), today announced that it has been selected by Virgin Money to provide an integrated suite of investment solutions, including investment servicing, ... (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 15:33:10 GMT)
Indonesia Seeking Foreign Investment
Indonesia's president, on a two-day visit to Singapore, told business leaders that his country was ready for foreign investment and hopes to speed implementation of the Special Economic Zones set up in June. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 16:16:45 GMT)
WB Minister invites pvt investment in tourism sector
Kolkata, Aug 7: Taking a cue from Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharjee's invitation to private investment for the state, West Bengal Tourism Minister Manab Mukherjee today asked the private sector to develop tourism infrastructure here. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 16:23:09 GMT)
India ‘needs investment vehicles’
India’s progress in improving its roads, ports and power plants is being hampered by a dearth of investment vehicles that can absorb funds, the country’s leading business trade group said. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 16:53:09 GMT)
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Some people think a really good investment plan is complex and difficult. But I think a really good plan is one that you can understand, and one you will use. Many of our articles are devoted to investment strategies and plans, and I know some people find the topic a bit overwhelming. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 16:58:38 GMT)
Deutsche Bank Global Markets Research Strengthens Its Investment Advisory Group
NEW YORK----Aug. 7, 2006--Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. today announced that Gerald Lucas will join its Global Markets Research group as a Director and Senior Investment Advisor in the Investment Advisory Group. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 18:11:00 GMT)
Deutsche Bank Global Markets Research Strengthens Its Investment Advisory Group; Gerald Lucas to Join as Senior
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. today announced that Gerald Lucas will join its Global Markets Research group as a Director and Senior Investment Advisor in the Investment Advisory Group. Lucas joins from Banc of America Securities, where he was Chief Treasury and Agency Strategist. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 18:18:08 GMT)
Deutsche Bank Global Markets Research Strengthens Its Investment Advisory Group; Gerald Lucas to Join as Senior
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. today announced thatGerald Lucas will join its Global Markets Research group as a Directorand Senior Investment Advisor in the Investment Advisory Group. Lucasjoins from Banc of America Securities, where he was Chief Treasury andAgency Strategist. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 18:22:36 GMT)
JennisonDryden Introduces Investment Monitor for Financial Advisors
NEWARK, N.J.----Aug. 7, 2006--JennisonDryden Mutual Funds, Prudential Financial, Inc.'s proprietary fund family, today announced the introduction of Investment Monitor, a diagnostic plan-level review that helps financial advisors meet their 401 fiduciary responsibility. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 19:14:00 GMT)
JennisonDryden Introduces Investment Monitor for Financial Advisors; Time-saving Report Helps Advisors Meet Their
JennisonDryden Mutual Funds, Prudential Financial,Inc.'s (NYSE:PRU) proprietary fund family, today announced theintroduction of Investment Monitor, a diagnostic plan-level reviewthat helps financial advisors meet their 401(k) fiduciaryresponsibility. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 19:22:15 GMT)
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Says Investment in Manufacturing Companies Will Create and Retain 63 Jobs
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the investment of $1.1 million through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) in two manufacturing firms that will create and retain 63 jobs in Westmoreland and Philadelphia counties. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 20:01:15 GMT)
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Says Investment in Manufacturing Companies Will Create and Retain 63 Jobs
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the investment of $1.1 million through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) in two manufacturing firms that will create and retain 63 jobs in Westmoreland and Philadelphia counties. (Mon, 07 Aug 2006 21:14:18 GMT)
Russia's Investment Fund to total 190 bln rbls in 2007 - ministry
MOSCOW, August 8 (Itar-Tass) - Russia's Investment Fund will be worth 180 to 190 billion roubles in 2007, Deputy Economic Development Minister Kirill Androsov told a news conference on Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 08:27:19 GMT)
Investment Fund may reach 180-190 bln rubles in 2007 -ministry
MOSCOW. Aug 8 (Interfax) - The volume of money that will be paid into the investment funds in 2007 from the early repayment of Russia's debt to the Paris Club will amount to 35 billion - 37 billion rubles, Deputy Economic Development and Trade Minister Kirill Androsov told journalists on Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 08:52:31 GMT)
Economy Ministry reveals H1 foreign investment
RBC, 08.08.2006, Moscow 12:57:22. Direct foreign investment in Russia amounted to some $26bn in the first half of 2006, Deputy Economy Minister Kirill Androsov told a press conference. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:28:26 GMT)
RUXX investment index set to open 0.08% down
MOSCOW, August 8 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's newest investment index will open Tuesday at 693.24 points, down 0.08% on the previous day's trading, following Monday evening's sessions on major world trading floors. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:31:35 GMT)
Investment group may redevelop Orange's Ridgeline Country Club
An investment group is buying Ridgeline Country Club , a nine-hole golf course in Orange, with an eye to redeveloping its 51 acres. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 10:12:29 GMT)
Investment firm takes stake in Forbes
Local investment firm Elevation Partners, which counts Bono of the rock group U2 as a managing director, announced Monday that it bought a minority stake in Forbes Inc. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 10:12:38 GMT)
Tata Steel's rating min investment grade: S&P
Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has affirmed the BBB credit rating - the minimum investment grade - for Tata Steel. The rating agency has also affirmed BBB rating on Tata Steel's $500 million bank loan facility with a tenure of 7 years. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 10:26:11 GMT)
Investment Group Buys Aleris Intl
Metal products maker Aleris International Inc. said Tuesday it agreed to be bought by investment firm Texas Pacific Group for $1.7 billion, plus repayment of $1.6 billion in debt. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 11:27:08 GMT)
Foreign Direct Investment in Russian Economy Tripled in H1 2006
In January-June 2006 direct foreign investment in Russia’s economy has almost tripled year-on-year and reached $26 billion, Deputy Economy Minister Kirill Androsov said on Tuesday, Aug. 8. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 12:10:55 GMT)
Investment Group Agres to Buy Aleris
Metal products maker Aleris International Inc. said Tuesday it agreed to a $1.7 billion takeover offer from the investment firm Texas Pacific Group. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 12:24:02 GMT)
Global Investment House announces net profit of KD34.5 million for H1 2006
Kuwait- 08 August 2006. Global Investment House "Global" announced today that it has recorded a net profit of over KD 34.5 million (USD119 million) for the first half of 2006, which translates into an EPS of 59 fils, compared to 41 fils for the same period last year. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 12:48:49 GMT)
Kuwait Financing & Investment 1H Profit +50% To KWD18.1M
BEIRUT (Zawya Dow Jones)--Kuwait Financing & Investment Co. said Tuesday that net profit surged 50% to 18.1 million Kuwaiti dinars ($62.34 million) in the first half, compared with KWD12.1 million a year earlier. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 12:49:30 GMT)
HomeHealth nurses receive 'investment'
Each year Kennebunk Savings Bank sets aside 10 percent of its profits to give back to the community in an initiative called Community Investment Program. Kennebunk Savings Bank customers vote on a Community Investment Ballot to distribute funds to the charity of their choice. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:45:04 GMT)
CVC 'nervous' about F1 investment
The disputes need to stop : F1's new owner, CVC, is becoming increasingly 'nervous' about its latest investment, according to reports on Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 14:02:32 GMT)
• Bahrain Real Estate Investment Stirred by Real Estate Boom
It was prediction was made by the Abu Dhabi Investment House that the Lagoon Bahrain, a waterside commercial project at the heart of Amwaj Islands off the coast of Muharraq, would help in the development pace in the Kingdom following completion of the project in around 16 months. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 14:37:57 GMT)
Italian Scheme Launches Investment Options
Members of Pegaso , the Italian pension fund for employees in public utility services, can now choose between three investment strategies with different risk profiles—conservative, balanced and dynamic, writes Global Pensions . The conservative strand constitutes of a 90% allocation to bonds and 10% to equity, the balanced strategy will be made up of 70% of bonds and 30% equity, while the dynamic (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 16:11:11 GMT)
Investment Technology Trading Volume Up
Electronic brokerage Investment Technology Group Inc. said Tuesday its July trading volume increased 50 percent compared with the prior-year period. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:16:20 GMT)
Petrobras Plans to Double Overseas Investment
Petrobras' International Area Director, Nestor Cerveró, presented the company's international performance business strategies, investment plans, and corporate goals as foreseen in the company's 2007-2011 Business Plan to the Brazilian and the foreign press on Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:19:37 GMT)
Dundee welcomes new VPs to investment-banking business
Dundee Securities Corp. announced the following additions to its Investment Banking and Equity Capital Markets Department on Tuesday: Aaron Unger will assume his responsibilities as senior vice president and head of Equity Capital Markets and Onorio Lucchese has joined Dundee’s Investment Banking Department as vice president, Income Trusts. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:23:12 GMT)
Investment Technology Trading Volume Up
Electronic brokerage Investment Technology Group Inc. said Tuesday its July trading volume increased 50 percent compared with the prior-year period. The company reported 3 billion shares were traded during the month, and average daily trading volume totaled 152 million shares. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:35:19 GMT)
Jim Rutt appointed to the State Investment Council
Gov. Bill Richardson has appointed Jim Rutt to the New Mexico State Investment Council. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 18:01:18 GMT)
Investment spirits to lift as turmoil ebbs: GPF chief
Secretary-General Visit Tantisunthorn, pictured, of the Government Pension Fund (GPF) on Monday said the economy and investment sentiments would improve in the second half of this year since the political turmoil has eased. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 18:41:49 GMT)
Global Crown Capital Hosts Exclusive Nanotechnology Investment Conference for Institutional Investors
Global Crown Capital, LLC ("GCC"), a full-service boutique investment firm today announced that their Nanotechnology Investment Conference for Institutional Investors will be held on October 30, 2006 at the Olympic Club's Historic Lakeside Clubhouse in San Francisco, California. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 19:09:42 GMT)
Longport, Inc. Announces Receipt of $1.5 Million of Loans and Equity Investment
Longport, Inc. (OTC PK: LPTI), a medical technology specialist in high frequency high resolution ultrasound imaging, today announced receipt of $1.5 million in financing. This investment consists of both an equity and debt component of approximately $400,000 and $1,100,000, respectively. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 19:16:43 GMT)
Ethiopia: Oromia Streamlines Bureaucracy to Spark Investment
In an effort to streamline bureaucracy and see investment commitments evolve to fruition, the Oromia Investment Commission has completed its reengineering of the region's business process. (Tue, 08 Aug 2006 20:05:49 GMT)
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