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Airbus to double investment in India to one billion dollars
NEW DELHI (AFP) - Europe's Airbus said it would double investment in India to at least one billion dollars as it forecast the country would need 1,100 new planes over 20 years to meet soaring air travel demand. (Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:06:34 GMT)
Airbus to double investment in India to one billion dollars
Europe's Airbus said it would double investment in India to at least one billion dollars as it forecast the country would need 1,100 new planes over 20 years to meet soaring air travel demand. (Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:35:24 GMT)
HSBC cuts jobs in investment bank arm in U.S.
LONDON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - HSBC is cutting jobs in its investment banking division in the United States, a spokesman confirmed on Thursday. (Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:37:19 GMT)
Investment Banks Get U.S. Supreme Court Hearing on IPO Suit
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Supreme Court will consider shielding securities firms from antitrust suits, agreeing to review an appeal from investment banks fighting accusations that they rigged initial public offerings. (Thu, 07 Dec 2006 19:08:12 GMT)
Brownfields investment was $3.6 billion
A Local News article Wednesday about a study on economic development spending should have said there was more than $3.6 billion in private investment committed to brownfields between 2001 and 2004. (Thu, 07 Dec 2006 19:31:47 GMT)
Investment Banks Get High Court Hearing on IPO Suit (Update1)
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Supreme Court will consider shielding securities firms from antitrust suits, agreeing to review an appeal from investment banks fighting accusations that they rigged initial public offerings. (Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:14:09 GMT)
Hefty Investment for Reinforcing Flood-Prone Huaihe River Embankments
Hefty investment for reinforcing flood-prone Huaihe River embankments HEFEI, Dec.7 (Xinhua) -- Braving chilly air, Chinese workers have been seizing the winter time reinforcing embankments along the middle reaches of the flood-prone Huaihe River in economically developed east China. (Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:17:57 GMT)
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Announces $3 Million Investment in Alternative Fuel Technologies
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the investment of more than $3 million in Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants to stimulate the production, distribution and use of biofuels made in Pennsylvania. (Thu, 07 Dec 2006 20:19:09 GMT)
Airbus doubles investment in India
NEW DELHI, India (AP) -- Airbus S.A.S. on Thursday said it was more than doubling its investment in India to $1 billion over the next 10 years, setting up an engineering facility and a pilot training school in one of the world's fastest growing aviation markets. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 02:16:10 GMT)
China bans new foreign investment in TV
China has imposed a moratorium on new foreign investment in film and TV production companies, a news report on Friday quoted a regulatory official as saying. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:25:50 GMT)
JV partner blocks Danone India investment
MUMBAI (Reuters) - A proposed investment in India by French foods group Danone has been blocked by its joint venture partner, India's Wadia family, amid a row over breach of contract, a spokeswoman for the family said on Friday. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 09:25:31 GMT)
CapitaLand expects to grow real estate investment trusts from 4 to 10 by 2009
SINGAPORE: CapitaLand expects to more than double its number of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, to 10 in the next three years. Among those in the pipeline is an Islamic trust which can come on stream as soon as next year. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:47:14 GMT)
Investment Commission sees $40 b proposals; Dow plans $10 b
NEW DELHI: The Ratan Tata-headed Investment Commission has identified more than a dozen projects that entail a total investment of $40 billion, including an estimated $10 billion by the US chemical giant Dow. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:54:06 GMT)
Botswana pitches for India's expertise, investment
New Delhi, Dec 8 (ANI): Visiting Botswana President Festus Mogae said today that Gaborone is keen to attract Indian investment in minerals, especially diamonds, copper and coal benefaction, and is planning to set up an office of the Botswana Export Development and Investment Authority (BEDIA) in New Delhi. peaking at a business meeting organised jointly by the CII, FICCI and Assocham, Mogae said: (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:01:18 GMT)
Airbus To Hike Investment In India
Dec. 8, 2006 -- Europe's Airbus said Dec. 7 it would hike investment in India to at least one billion dollars as it forecast the country would need 1,100 new planes over 20 years to meet soaring travel demand. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:11:37 GMT)
Gref says Investment Fund to exceed 377.9 bln rubles in 2006-2009
MOSCOW. Dec 8 (Interfax) - The Russian Investment Fund will exceed 377.9 billion rubles in 2006-2009, Economic Development and Trade Minister German Gref told the Federation Council on Friday. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:15:21 GMT)
Investment Commission sees $40 bn proposals
NEW DELHI: The Ratan Tata-headed Investment Commission has identified more than a dozen projects that entail a total investment of 40 billion dollars, including an estimated 10 billion dollars by US chemical giant Dow. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:51:41 GMT)
Web firm’s £10m sales help to land £300k investment
A BARROW-BASED internet travel company has won a £300,000 investment having achieved more than £10m-worth of sales in its first year of trading. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:19:58 GMT)
Iran, Holland to finalize mutual investment agreement
An agreement to promote and support joint investment between Iran and the Netherlands is at final stage of ratification, Iran Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki said on Friday in the course of his visit to this European country. -MNA (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:52:16 GMT)
Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Announces $3 Million Investment in Alternative Fuel Technologies
Pittsburgh, PA -- Governor Edward G. Rendell Dec. 7 announced the investment of more than $3 million in Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIG) to stimulate the production, distribution and use of biofuels made in Pennsylvania. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:52:39 GMT)
Investment firm buys historic 10 Toronto St. from Hollinger for $14 million
TORONTO (CP) - An investment firm is paying $14 million to buy 10 Toronto St., home of the corporate office for Hollinger Inc. (TSX:HLG.C) and formerly the longtime Toronto headquarters for Conrad Black. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:59:31 GMT)
Ethiopia: Ethio-Romania Trade, Investment Relations Said Growing
The Embassy of Romania said that trade and investment relations between the two countries has been significantly growing over the past four years. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:09:47 GMT)
Investment drops 27.5% in first 11 months
The net value of Board of Investment (BoI) applications dipped to 471.5 billion baht in the first 11 months this year, a 27.5% decrease from the same period last year, according to a BoI report. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 19:06:29 GMT)
Big investment firms expect big profits
Driven by the unprecedented value of takeovers and a roaring stock market, Wall Street's biggest investment houses are set this coming week to report quarterly results that have the potential to leave investors breathless. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:52:08 GMT)
MachineryLink, Inc. Announces Completion of Equity Capital Investment
MachineryLink, Inc. announced the closing of a $17.4 million equity raise to support its investment in future growth. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 21:24:04 GMT)
Broadway's `Drowsy Chaperone' Recoups Its $8 Million Investment
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Producers of ``The Drowsy Chaperone'' said today they recouped their $8 million investment, the second Broadway musical this week to be made whole. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 21:44:19 GMT)
Officially, It's a Hit! 'Drowsy Chaperone' Recoups Investment
Producers of the Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone announced Dec. 7 that they had recouped their $8 million investment less than seven months after opening on Broadway. (Fri, 08 Dec 2006 22:56:06 GMT)
Japan, China, S. Korea agree to start investment pact talks next yr
_ Japan, China and South Korea agreed Saturday to begin negotiations next year on concluding a trilateral investment pact to boost economic ties among themselves, Japanese officials said. (Sat, 09 Dec 2006 03:04:20 GMT)
Long-term investment behind baht rise-Thai c.bank
PATTAYA, Thailand, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The baht , Asia's strongest currency, has mainly been strengthened by long-term foreign direct investment and not short-term speculative capital, the Bank of Thailand said on Saturday. (Sat, 09 Dec 2006 08:30:24 GMT)
Dubai Internet City wins Foreign Direct Investment magazine award
Dubai Internet City, the IT hub of the Middle East, has won the Middle East Special Economic Zone of the Future Award for the year 2006-07 of Foreign Direct Investment magazine. (Sat, 09 Dec 2006 10:33:48 GMT)
Higher education & technical training top our investment priorities, says Cisco's Saudi GM
Dr. Badr Al-Badr, General Manager, Cisco Saudi Arabia, said that the SR 1 billion investment initiative Cisco announced last April puts higher education and technical training at the heart of the company's investment drive in Saudi Arabia. (Sat, 09 Dec 2006 11:05:20 GMT)
Emirates Investment buys 51% stake in BMC Gulf Group
Emirates Investment and Development PSC (Emivest), as part of its expansion and investment plans has acquired a 51 per cent stake in the BMC Gulf Group. (Sat, 09 Dec 2006 12:50:20 GMT)
Masterplan could lead to £500m investment
WORTHING could receive more than £500 million of investment after the council gave its seal of approval to the town's masterplan. (09/12/2006 12:39:55) (Sat, 09 Dec 2006 12:50:44 GMT)
Investment one-fourth of proposals in MP
Bhopal, Dec 9: Madhya Pradesh has attracted investment proposals totalling over Rs one lakh crore in the past three years, but investment remained one-fourth to the tune of Rs 28,000 crore. Besides, about Rs 10,000 crore was invested in Bina Refinery in Sagar district, official sources said. (Sat, 09 Dec 2006 17:24:22 GMT)
Laos govt to review foreign investment
The Laos government is reviewing its foreign investment regulations to provide clarification for Australian and other overseas companies in the mining industry. (Sun, 10 Dec 2006 00:27:07 GMT)
Investment drops 27.5% in first 11 months
The net value of Board of Investment (BoI) applications dipped to 471.5 billion baht in the first 11 months this year, a 27.5% decrease from the same period last year, according to a BoI report. (Sun, 10 Dec 2006 01:05:10 GMT)
Mergers, bull market boost investment banks' profits
Driven by the unprecedented value of takeovers and a roaring stock market, Wall Street's biggest investment houses are set this coming week to report quarterly results that have the potential to leave investors breathless. (Sun, 10 Dec 2006 05:36:43 GMT)
Investment in Scripps pays off for all Floridians
In response to your article about the Scripps Research Institute, contrary to your assertion, the state of Florida has already realized a return on its investment. (Sun, 10 Dec 2006 06:35:08 GMT)
Investment houses to report results
Driven by the unprecedented value of takeovers and a roaring stock market, Wall Street's biggest investment houses are set this week to report quarterly results that have the potential to leave investors breathless. (Sun, 10 Dec 2006 08:13:56 GMT)
Market shifts could spur investment in Ariz. firms
Entrepreneurs have competed with metropolitan Phoenix's real estate market for investments for years. That soon may change as housing slows and programs like the state's new investment tax credit take hold. (Sun, 10 Dec 2006 08:51:43 GMT)
SYMPOSIUM ON INVESTMENT, TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION WITH ISRAEL TO OPEN
Taipei, Dec. 10 (CNA) The Ministry of Economic Affairs will hold a symposium Dec. 12 on investment and technological cooperation with Israel, after bilateral trade between the two countries exceeded US$1 billion last year for the first time, a ministry spokesman said Sunday. (Sun, 10 Dec 2006 10:15:07 GMT)
Zamil Industrial Investment Company supports and participates in Al Ain Dialogue
Zamil Industrial Investment Company (ZIIC), an international manufacturing and fabrication group focused on growth segments of the global construction industry, is supporting and participating in the Al Ain Dialogue, which takes place in the United Arab Emirates from 11-13 December. (Sun, 10 Dec 2006 11:20:41 GMT)
European Islamic Investment Bank Plc and Bahrain Islamic Bank Sign agreement for international co-operation on Islamic
European Islamic Investment Bank Plc ('EIIB'), the first independent, Sharia'a compliant Islamic investment bank to be authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK, and Bahrain Islamic Bank (BIsB), first Islamic Bank in Bahrain, have signed a strategic co-operation agreement to develop their relationship and mutually benefit from the expansion of the Islamic financial (Sun, 10 Dec 2006 11:50:20 GMT)
Ranbaxy Group company, Fortis Healthcare is planning a mega expansion , a move that can entail an investment of over Rs
Ranbaxy Group company, Fortis Healthcare is planning a mega expansion, including through acquisitions, a move that can entail an investment of over Rs 2,250 crore by 2010. (Sun, 10 Dec 2006 12:23:28 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2006-12-10 17:17 GMT: UBS considers acquiring Commerzbank's investment banking ops - report
FRANKFURT (AFX) - UBS AG is considering acquiring Commerzbank AG's investment banking operations, Switzerland's Tages-Anzeiger reported on Saturday without citing sources. (Sun, 10 Dec 2006 17:43:28 GMT)
Profits flood in to Wall Street investment banks during 'phenonmenal' quarter
Joe Bel Bruno December 10, 2006 - 12:31 a.m. NEW YORK (AP) - Driven by the unprecedented value of takeovers and a roaring stock market, Wall Street's biggest investment houses are set this week to report quarterly results that could leave investors breathless. (Sun, 10 Dec 2006 17:46:33 GMT)
Cisco announces updates on $1.1B investment in India
Cisco Systems reported the on-going implementation of its $1.1 billion investment in India, citing key projects such as strengthen its presence and R&D operations, as well as plans triple its workforce in the region over the next three to five years. (Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:03:51 GMT)
Investment firm finds its groove in portfolio management
Locally based investment brokerage firm Investment Professionals Inc. (IPI) has seen remarkable growth in its assets under management over the past year -- from $2 billion in 2005 to $3.1 billion in 2006. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:13:26 GMT)
KOREAN BUSINESSES INTERESTED IN INVESTMENT IN VIETNAM
Trade / foreign investment Businesses from the Republic of Korea (RoK) wish to cooperate with Vietnamese partners in a wide range of spheres, including construction materials, plastics, audio equipment, medicine, cosmetics and tourism. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:25:12 GMT)
Citigroup May Promote Druskin in Shakeup at Investment Bank
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. is considering executive changes that would move Robert Druskin, head of the company's corporate and investment bank, into a more senior role, said two people with knowledge of the deliberations. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:28:59 GMT)
BG Capital looking to add to investment portfolio
BG Capital Group arrived in South Florida from California two years ago, hoping to add some local firms to its growing investment portfolio of seven companies. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:39:52 GMT)
Allocation a key factor in investment success
One of the best ways to maximize the long-term performance of your investment portfolio is through proper asset allocation. The term asset allocation refers to how you divide your investments among the three key asset classes -- stocks, bonds and cash-equivalents. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:31:36 GMT)
Looking Abroad for Investment Value
We've found some intriguing U.K. investment opportunities. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:00:00 GMT)
VW's Audi to Boost Investment, Double Model Lineup (Update1)
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Audi AG, Volkswagen AG's luxury brand, plans to increase investment over the next five years by 1 billion euros ($1.32 billion) as the carmaker nearly doubles its model line. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:21:33 GMT)
European Islamic Investment Bank Plc appoints head of its Bahrain office
European Islamic Investment Bank Plc ('EIIB'), the first independent Sharia'a compliant Islamic bank to be authorized by the Financial Services Authority in the UK, today announced the appointment of Toby Lanyon as General Manager of its Bahrain office. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:35:31 GMT)
RHODIA SELLS EUROPEAN FIBRES UNIT TO INVESTMENT FUND
PARIS, Dec 5, 2006 (AFP) - French chemical group Rhodia is to sell its European industrial fibres business to investment fund Butler Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum, the two companies announced on Tuesday. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:51:13 GMT)
Holiday Reading: Investment Guide Books
Larry MacDonald submits: Many investment books are bought at Christmas time to give as gifts to investors or would-be investors. A capsule guide to current offerings might thus be timely. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:19:32 GMT)
DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition Increases Investment in Plant Biotechnology; Streamlines Nutrition and Crop Protection
WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) Agriculture&Nutrition today launched a plan to increase investment in plant genetics, biotechnology and other high-value growth opportunities, while further improving competitiveness in low-growth areas of its nutrition and crop protection businesses by reducing operating costs about $100 million a year. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:13:30 GMT)
MITTAL AGREES TO REVISED AGREEMENT IN LIBERIA, BOOSTING INVESTMENT
PARIS, Dec 11, 2006 (AFP) - Arcelor Mittal, the world's leading steel group, agreed Monday to boost investment in Liberia under a revised deal on access to the country's iron ore, signalling a fresh success in the Liberian government's campaign to review contracts signed by the previous administration. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:18:12 GMT)
Wataniya International and Palestine Investment Fund partner to establish new mobile operator in Palestine
Wataniya International and the Palestine Investment Fund (PIF) signed today a shareholders' agreement to form a new mobile telecommunications company in Palestine. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:20:20 GMT)
Russian Railways posts preliminary investment program
RBC, 11.12.2006, Moscow 16:19:12. According to preliminary data, the investment program of the Russian Railways will amount to RUR175bn (approx. USD6.67bn) in 2006, the company's press office told RBC. The initial program provided for RUR160.9bn (approx. USD6.14bn) in investments. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:23:33 GMT)
Investment will expand MachineryLink leasing services
MachineryLink, Inc. announced the closing of a $17.4 million equity raise to support its investment in future growth. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 17:26:17 GMT)
Homeland Security Capital taps N.Y. investment bank
Homeland Security Capital has hired a New York investment bank to help the company carry out its efforts to acquire and develop businesses involved in homeland security. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 17:44:12 GMT)
VC investment rising to dotcom bubble levels
Research by Ernst & Young has found that the volume of cash invested in venture capital globally has reached the highest levels for four years, which may prompt some folk to talk about dotcom bubbles once again. Worldwide, VC investment is predicted to top $32 billion , which would make 2006 the highest year for VC investment since 2002, when the global figure was $51.22 billion. In the (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 17:44:21 GMT)
Ficci, Polish agency sign MoU to boost investment
NEW DELHI: Industry chamber Ficci and Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency, PAIiIZ, on Monday signed an MoU to facilitate cooperation between the firms of the two countries and encourage bilateral investments. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:06:41 GMT)
DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition increases investment in plant biotechnology; streamlines butrition and crop protection
DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition today launched a plan to increase investment in plant genetics, biotechnology and other high-value growth opportunities, while further improving competitiveness in low-growth areas of its nutrition and crop protection businesses by reducing operating costs about USD 100 million a year. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:23:48 GMT)
Pointer Telocation Ltd to Present at Friedland Investment Events' Israeli Equities Conference in New York City
GIVATAYIM, Israel, December 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pointer Telocation Ltd. ( Nachrichten ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: PNTR), a leading provider of services to insurance companies and car owners, including road-side assistance, towing and stolen vehicle retrieval services in Israel, Argentina and Mexico, has been invited to present at Friedland Investment Events' upcoming Israeli Equities 2006 (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:58:23 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Investment Analysts Paint Gloomy Picture On Interest Rates
INVESTMENT analysts have maintained gloomy prospects over the interest rates direction in the medium term saying high inflation will continue to downplay positive real returns on the money market. (Mon, 11 Dec 2006 20:28:48 GMT)
SpiceJet gets investment proposals worth $118.5 mln
MUMBAI, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Budget airline SpiceJet Ltd. said on Tuesday it has got investment proposals worth $118.5 million from Indian and foreign firms. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 04:49:11 GMT)
U.N Launches Working Group on Responsible Property Investment
PARIS, Dec. 12, 2006 - Investors worldwide must embed environmental thinking in the heart of their property investment portfolios if the financial services sector is to play a pivotal role in halting climate change, the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) Working Group warns. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 07:01:21 GMT)
Bahrain Investment Wharf assigns the quantity surveying services for the infrastructure facilities to Hisham
Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW), under development by Bahrain based Tameer, has assigned the quantity surveying and cost management services of the primary infrastructure facilities contract to Hisham Abdulrahman Jaffer (HAJ). (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 07:05:20 GMT)
Dubai firm selling seaport operations to AIG investment group
WASHINGTON · Dubai Ports World, the company whose planned takeover of major U.S. port operations ignited a political firestorm earlier this year, has agreed to sell those operations to AIG Global Investment Group. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:19:56 GMT)
Russian investment promises to Zimbabwe fall short
MOSCOW (Mineweb.com) --An announcement from Harare of a multi-million dollar Russian investment deal in Zimbabwe's power and infrastructure sector appears to be unsubstantiated by the Russian side, and unlikely to materialize. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:57:02 GMT)
Book: One-sided investment advice
"The Smartest Investment Book You'll Ever Read" isn't. It presents a shrill, one-sided, misleading case for everyone to invest exclusively in index funds. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:20:24 GMT)
51.com denies investment rumor
Shanghai. December 12. INTERFAX-CHINA - 51.com denied a report on Chinabyte.com that said the company will receive around $10 million from an investment group joined by Sequoia Capital. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:02:57 GMT)
Cabinet Meeting on Investment Law
The investment law is at the focus of the Cabinet, which is currently holding a session chaired by Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis at Maximos Mansion. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:07:37 GMT)
Zamil Industrial Investment Company triumphs in UAE Web Awards
Zamil Industrial Investment Company (ZIIC), an international manufacturing and fabrication group focused on growth segments of the global construction industry, has won the silver trophy in the 'industrial' category at this year's UAE Web Awards for its ziic.com website. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:11:19 GMT)
Kenya: Investment Hurdles for Kenyans in the Diaspora
Kenyans living abroad make significant social and economic contribution to the country through remittances, charity and philanthropic work, business and investment. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:11:42 GMT)
LUKoil sells stake in Caspian Investment
RBC, 12.12.2006, London 14:23:18. LUKoil has signed an agreement for the purchase of a 50-percent stake in LUKoil Overseas-controlled Caspian Investment Resources, which is involved in the implementation of projects in Kazakhstan, to Mittal Investments in a $980m deal, the company said in documents published today. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:04:07 GMT)
Siemens reports China sales surge, plans to double investment
Beijing (dpa) - German engineering giant Siemens on Tuesday said its sales grew 37 per cent in China in the year ended September 30, while announcing plans to double both sales and investment in the country by 2010. "China is playing a key role at the moment in our worldwide business," Richard Hausmann, the head of Siemens' China operations, said of the company's 2006 fiscal year from October 1, ... (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:08:57 GMT)
Investment houses set to impress on profit
NEW YORK - Driven by the unprecedented value of takeovers and a roaring stock market, Wall Street's biggest investment houses are set this coming week to report quarterly results that have the potential to leave investors breathless. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:21:25 GMT)
Russia UES wants to up $81 bln investment plan
BELY RAST, Russia, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Russian electricity giant UES wants to increase its investment programme for 2006-2010, currently set at $81 billion, by "dozens of percent," firm head Anatoly Chubais said on Tuesday. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:31:37 GMT)
Exchange Traded Credit Derivatives Likely to Hurt Investment Bank Earnings
Top investment banks like Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs are at risk of losing billions of dollars when exchanges begin offering credit derivatives next year. Several indexes including the NYSE-owned Euronext, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the Chicago Board Options Exchange and the Frankfurt-based Eurex AG plan on offering trades in credit default swaps [... ] (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:39:22 GMT)
UES to hike investment plan, sees IPO funds
BELY RAST, Russia, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Russian electricity giant Unified Energy System (UES) plans to significantly increase its 2006-2010 investment programme, now at $81 billion, Chief Executive Anatoly Chubais said on Tuesday. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:22:28 GMT)
RAO UES to reveal investment program expansion
RBC, 12.12.2006, Moscow 18:52:37. RAO UES will announce an increase in the company's five-year investment program, Anatoly Chubais, chief of RAO UES, told journalists today. The investment program currently amounts to $81bn. According to Chubais, the company plans to expand the program severalfold. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:33:58 GMT)
India is favoured for outsourcing, investment
New Delhi, Dec 12: India is the most favoured destination in the world for offshoring and the second most attractive country for investment, the country's parliament was informed Tuesday on the basis of a study by a global consultancy. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:34:27 GMT)
Sector Snap: Investment Banks Lower
Shares of investment banks dipped modestly Tuesday after Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said fourth-quarter earnings doubled, prompting suggestions from some analysts that earnings for Wall Street firms may have peaked. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:51:10 GMT)
Sector Snap: Investment banks lower
Goldman Sachs\' fourth-quarter earnings of $6.59 per share and revenue of $9.41 billion breezed past analysts\' forecasts. The New York brokerage booked a 42 percent jump in investment banking revenue, boosted by strong financial advisory and debt and stock underwriting. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:05:14 GMT)
Major investment income tax reforms welcomed
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the passage last night of law changes reforming New Zealand's investment tax rules. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:47:10 GMT)
Major investment income tax reforms welcomed
Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the passage last night of law changes reforming New Zealand’s investment tax rules. “The main purpose of the Taxation (Savings Investment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is to promote greater fairness in the tax rules for all investors. (Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:17:30 GMT)
CHICAGO: Investment company orders three Boeing 777 freighters
Guggenheim Aviation Partners LLC has ordered three 777 freighters on behalf of one of its investment funds, with an option to buy one more, The Boeing Co. said Tuesday. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:49:38 GMT)
RIL Enhances Investment To $5.2 Bln To Double Output In KG Basin Gas Field
(RTTNews) - Reliance Industries said that it has obtained approval from the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons for doubling its gas field in KG basin at an enhanced investment of $5.2 billion. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:25:38 GMT)
Current Investment Books Guide: Part II
Larry MacDonald submits: Here is Part II of the capsule guide to current offerings of investment books. You can view Part I here. The Only Three Questions That Count : Manager of $30-billion in assets prescribes beating the market by asking i) what does the crowd believe that is wrong, ii) what do [... ] (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:34:28 GMT)
India Inc pushes for trade, investment pact with Japan
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday began a four-day visit to Japan, India Inc pushed for a comprehensive trade and investment pact between the two countries given their evolving strategic ties. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:36:40 GMT)
More solar investment
The Norwegian solar energy adventure continues, with Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) announcing heavy investment in their facility in Telemark. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:17:42 GMT)
East Timor to cut red tape to attract investment: Gusmao
SYDNEY: East Timor is planning to cut red tape and simplify legislation to help the poor and troubled nation attract foreign investment and create much-needed jobs, President Xanana Gusmao said. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:29:15 GMT)
Net assets in securities investment trusts set new high in Nov.
_ The balance of net assets in securities investment trusts stood at 65,005.6 billion yen at the end of November, up 903.8 billion yen from a month earlier, setting an all-time high for the fourth month in a row, the Investment Trusts Association of Japan said Wednesday. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:30:38 GMT)
EU Proposes New Rules To Ease Rail Expansion, Investment
BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Commission Wednesday suggested new rules aimed at boosting investment in the European Union rail sector. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:38:03 GMT)
Fibre firm makes £19m investment
A specialist fibre firm is to make a major investment in a new production line at Chirnside in the Borders. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:42:07 GMT)
Investcorp offers new structured investment product
Investcorp, the leading global asset manager specialising in alternative investments, has announced the offering of Investcorp Crescendo Series 1 redeemable shares, an innovative structured investment opportunity which allows investors to participate in Investcorp's flagship fund, the Investcorp Balanced Fund, with additional features designed to protect capital and enhance return profile. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:54:01 GMT)
DCCI invited to participate in the Ukraine-UAE Investment Forum in May 2007
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has been invited to take part at the Ukraine-UAE Investment Forum due to be held in May 2007 aiming to enhance the economic relations and trade exchange between the UAE and Ukraine. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:08:44 GMT)
Hahn Investment names new CEO
Hahn Investment Stewards and Company Inc. has appointed Davee Gunn as its new CEO. Gunn joins Hahn Investment Stewards with more than 25 years experience in the financial services industry. In her role as CEO, Gunn will focus on the strategic and business development of Hahn Investment Stewards. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:04:30 GMT)
Investment Cos. Buy ConAgra Unit
Investment companies Sequel Holdings LP and Falcon Investment Advisors LLC, through an equity investment in 21st Century Grain Processing Co., a flour miss and food-grade corn processor, said Wednesday it successfully completed the acquisition of ConAgra Foods' oat milling business. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:16:40 GMT)
Investment Technology Chairman Sells Stock
The chairman of Investment Technology Group Inc., a provider of automated equity trading services to brokerages, sold 30,000 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Tuesday. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:31:58 GMT)
Metalloinvest plans $750-mln investment in 2007 (Part 3)
ZHELEZNOGORSK. Dec 13 (Interfax) - The Metalloinvest holding plans to invest $750 million in its enterprises next year, Maxim Gubiyev, general director of Metalloinvest Managing Company, told Interfax. Gubiyev said this year's investment was approximately $600 million. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:22:25 GMT)
Apartment Investment CFO Exercises Options
The Chief Financial Officer of Apartment Investment and Management Co., a real estate investment trust, exercised options for 15,096 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:11:27 GMT)
Hahn Investment names new CEO
Hahn Investment Stewards and Company Inc. has appointed Davee Gunn as its new CEO. Gunn joins Hahn Investment Stewards with more than 25 years experience in the financial services industry. In her role as CEO, Gunn will focus on the strategic and business development of Hahn Investment Stewards. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:19:33 GMT)
Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group Announces An Agreement with David J. Perez of Latin Force, LLC
Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group (UIG) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with David J. Perez of Latin Force, LLC. Through this agreement, Perez and UIG will work together to identify and assess potential acquisition opportunities in the Hispanic marketing services sector, targeting companies with revenue of $5 million and greater. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:13:01 GMT)
CalSTRS joins investment research group
The California State Teacher's Retirement System is the first public fund to join the Enhanced Analytics Initiative, a collaborative investment research group, the retirement fund said Wednesday. (Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:47:33 GMT)
VIETNAM WORKS TO BECOME ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT DESTINATION
Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem pledged before international donors to Viet Nam and businessmen on Dec. 13 that Viet Nam will work hard to prove itself as an attractive and safe destination for foreign investors' long-term investment. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:57:16 GMT)
Vietnam Works To Become Attractive Investment Destination
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem pledged before international donors to Viet Nam and businessmen on Dec. 13 that Viet Nam will work hard to prove itself as an attractive and safe destination for foreign investors' long-term investment. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:57:16 GMT)
Modine Announces $14.0 Million Investment to Build a Greenfield Manufacturing Facility in India to Support Growing ...
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a global leader in designing and developing heating and cooling solutions for a diversified group of markets, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a $14.0 million investment to build a Greenfield manufacturing facility in the Chennai area of India. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:23:00 GMT)
China Jan. - Nov. Urban Fixed Asset Investment At 7.93 Trillion Yuan, Up 26.6% On Year
(RTTNews) - Chinese urban fixed assets investment rose 26.6% annually during January to November, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday. The fixed asset investment amounted to 7.93 trillion yuan. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:53:51 GMT)
China investment slows in year,quickens in November
BEIJING, Dec 14 (Reuters) - China's fixed-asset investment in November reaccelerated after a sharp slowdown in October, easing worries that policy tightening might be slamming the brakes on the world's fourth-largest economy. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:44:55 GMT)
Singh Says Japan's Investment With India `Well Below Potential'
Dec. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called on Japan to increase investment in his country, saying the world's second-biggest economy was trailing China in recognizing opportunities in the South Asian nation. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 07:55:32 GMT)
China's fixed-asset investment picks up in November
BEIJING (AFP) - China's urban fixed-asset investment picked up sharply in November, reversing a downward trend seen over recent months as measures to cool the economy took effect, analysts have said. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 08:02:00 GMT)
Foreign investment board to review Qantas takeover
The Foreign Investment Review Board is set to examine the $11.1 billion Qantas takeover bid. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 08:48:49 GMT)
PM invites greater investment from Japan
TOKYO: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday invited greater investment from Japan as he wants to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:01:57 GMT)
China investment pace quickens in November
BEIJING, Dec 14 (Reuters) - China's fixed-asset investment in November reaccelerated after a sharp slowdown in October, easing worries that policy tightening might be slamming the brakes on the world's fourth-largest economy too hard. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:14:48 GMT)
Tata-Fiat auto JV investment may top 665 mln euros
MUMBAI, Dec 14 (Reuters) - India's top vehicle maker Tata Motors Ltd. on Thursday said that total investment in its Indian joint venture with Italy's Fiat may top 665 million euros. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:47:14 GMT)
PRESIDENT AGAINST RAISING CHINA INVESTMENT CEILING
Taipei, Dec. 14 (CNA) President Chen Shui-bian said Thursday that people are "putting the cart before the horse" when they argue that the government should lift the 40-percent ceiling on Taiwan investment in China. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:04:46 GMT)
Lehman's quarterly net rises 22%; investment banking shines
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Lehman Brothers on Thursday said record investment-banking revenue helped propel fourth-quarter profit higher by 22%, surpassing Wall Street estimates, but earnings growth lagged rivals that also reported financial results this week, and its shares fell in pre-open trading. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:09:16 GMT)
China Jan.-Nov. Urban Fixed Asset Investment Growth Tops Expectations
(RTTNews) - Chinese urban fixed assets investment rose 26.6% annually during January to November, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday. The fixed asset investment amounted to 7.93 trillion yuan. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:38:39 GMT)
Retirement system wants to sell resort investment
A state retirement system has decided the sell its investment in a Texas luxury golf resort development. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:39:51 GMT)
Wall Street's investment banks buoyant
Wall Street's leading investment banks are expected to report strong fourth-quarter earnings beginning tomorrow, closing the books on what promises to be their most profitable year. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:37:43 GMT)
State development corporation to get hold of Investment Fund assets
RBC, 14.12.2006, Moscow 16:56:51. Money from the Investment Fund should not only be managed by the national development financial institution, but rather added to its capital, Finance Minster Alexei Kudrin told a government meeting today. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:04:17 GMT)
Jefferies Expands European Investment Banking Effort in Maritime, Oil Service and Infrastructure
LONDON and NEW YORK, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Jefferies investment bank announced today the hiring of three additional senior investment banking professionals in the firm's transportation, oil service and infrastructure group. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:15:09 GMT)
Sector Snap: Investment Banks Mixed
Shares of investment banks were mixed Thursday after Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Bear Stearns Cos. reported fourth-quarter earnings that capped off stellar years, but weren't as sizzling as the results seen earlier this week from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:08:15 GMT)
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Kiwi Income Property Trust, New Zealand's biggest real estate investment trust, led gains in property shares after the Government changed a tax law that makes the trusts more attractive. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:13:46 GMT)
Citigroup to halve investment spending in 2007
Citigroup , the top U.S. bank by assets, expects its investment spending next year to be less than half the 2006 level, its chief executive said on Thursday, acknowledging that its consumer bank has yet to turn the corner. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:30:37 GMT)
Citigroup Plans to Cut Investment
Citigroup Inc. plans to cut investment in its own business by more than half next year, Chief Executive Charles Prince said Thursday. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:45:17 GMT)
Chinese Investment Growth Jumps
China's spending on real estate and other fixed assets jumped in November despite official controls meant to slow an investment boom that economists worry could ignite a financial crisis, according to data released Thursday. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:59:39 GMT)
U.S. Commercial Real Estate Investment to Set Record (Update1)
Dec. 14 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. commercial real estate investment is likely to set a record this year, driven by rising rents and occupancies in office and industrial buildings, the National Association of Realtors said. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:54:28 GMT)
Citigroup to halve investment spending in 2007
Citigroup , the top U.S. bank by assets, expects its investment spending next year to be less than half the 2006 level, its chief executive said on Thursday, acknowledging that its consumer bank has yet to turn the corner. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:16:53 GMT)
Investment Banks Post Record 2006 Profit
Investment Banks Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns Report Record Earnings, Bonuses in 2006 (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:37:33 GMT)
Newcastle Investment Boosts Dividend
Newcastle Investment Corp., an investor in real estate debt securities and other assets, on Thursday boosted its quarterly dividend to 69 cents, up from 65 cents last quarter. (Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:57:06 GMT)
Citigroup to halve investment spending in 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup (C.N), the top U.S. bank by assets, expects its investment spending next year to be less than half the 2006 level, its chief executive said on Thursday, acknowledging that its consumer bank has yet to turn the corner. (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 01:00:56 GMT)
Foreign Investment Safe In Pakistan, Saudi Businessmen Told
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan has gone up to US$3.8 billion from a mere $500 million as Pakistan has emerged as a major regional investment destination, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz stressed while addressing leading Saudi businessmen in Riyadh on Wednesday. (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:39:55 GMT)
FOREIGN INVESTMENT SAFE IN PAKISTAN, SAUDI BUSINESSMEN TOLD
Pakistan Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan has gone up to US$3.8 billion from a mere $500 million as Pakistan has emerged as a major regional investment destination, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz stressed while addressing leading Saudi businessmen in Riyadh on Wednesday. (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:39:55 GMT)
Huge schools investment announced
Schools in Bristol and Somerset are to benefit from a £6.4bn national investment programme by the government. (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 07:36:25 GMT)
Chinese investment continues its surge
BEIJING | China’s spending on real estate and other fixed assets jumped in November despite official controls meant to slow an investment boom, according to data released Thursday. (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:21:11 GMT)
Investment applications of Exchange Traded Commodities
LONDON (Mineweb.com) --In its second broadcast presentation on 13th December, ETF Securities Limited ran through, among other things, how to invest in commodities, the definition of Exchange Traded Commodities (ETCs), their investment applications and the comparison of ETCs and commodity equities. (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 10:03:56 GMT)
SKYBRIDGE INVESTMENT
SkyBridge Capital, a hedge fund seed money provider, has agreed to provide long-term capital to Abdiel Capital for its value investment funds. SkyBridge will also provide business consultants for Abdiel's new funds. Abdiel's Managing Director... (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 10:27:36 GMT)
Investment banks post record earnings
Surging stock and bond markets, coupled with an unprecedented level of takeover activity, has turned the big investment houses into corporate cash machines. It is also delivering stratospheric bonuses to top employees, with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. doling out a staggering $16 billion this year. (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:33:44 GMT)
Chinese experts urge governemnt to improve IPR protection for more foreign investment
China should further enhance its protection on intellectual property rights (IPR) to attract more foreign investment, said Chinese experts Friday, at the ongoing International Forum on Globalization of Research and Development. (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:35:20 GMT)
Investment Group Bids For Kuju
German investment group Catalis has reportedly made a £4.38 million ($8.61m) bid for British developer Kuju, creators of games ranging from EyeToy: Play 3 on the PlayStation 2 to Battalion Wars II on the Wii. The deal has already been recommended to stockholders by the board of directors and irrevocable acceptances obtained from around 54.6 percent of the outstanding share capital. The offer ... (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:40:01 GMT)
Statoil and Hydro team on new North Sea investment
Norwegian oil companies Statoil and Norsk Hydro unveiled plans Friday to develop the Gjøa and Vega oil and gas fields in the North Sea. The projects represent an investment of roughly NOK 33 billion (USD 5.3 billion). (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:58:47 GMT)
Warner Bros, SCi Sign Investment, Licensing Agreement
As part of a new investment and strategic partnership, UK publishing group SCi has gained rights to a number of classic Warner Bros properties, including Looney Tunes and a number of Hanna-Barbera titles. The agreement to license and distribute classic Warner Bros. properties comes alongside news that Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. will be making an investment in SCi for 10.3 percent of its ... (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:39:03 GMT)
Software firm gets $650,000 investment
Delaware Crossing Investor Group said Friday that it led a $650,000 investment in a company whose software helps smooth the process of higher-education student transfers. (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:24:22 GMT)
Canadian investment dealers on track for record year
Profit growth at Canada's securities dealers is cooling thanks to a slowdown in stock trading and income trust sales, but a surge in fees from advising on mergers and acquisitions still leaves investment banks and stock brokerages on track for a record year. (Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:31:32 GMT)
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