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Utah college-investment plan grows to $1.9B
Utah college-investment plan grows to $1.9B SALT LAKE CITY -- About 4,500 accounts were opened between Thanksgiving and the end of December, capping a record year for the Utah Educational Savings Plan, a tax-free way to invest money for college. The program began the new year with 87,000 accounts worth $1.9 billion. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:06:15 GMT)

What does investment grade mean?
What does investment grade mean? (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:53:14 GMT)

Gujarat summit attracts investment of $100 billion
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have emerged as the single largest investment sector in the just-concluded Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit, accounting for 38.1 percent of a total investment of around Rs.4,480 billion (about $100 billion) in 308 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed with the Gujarat government. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:15:34 GMT)

Outstanding net asset value of investment trusts hits record in 2006
_ The outstanding net asset value of investment trusts is estimated to have surged to an all-time high of 105.18 trillion yen at the end of 2006, up 26.4 percent from a year earlier, an industry group said Wednesday. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:38:19 GMT)

€20m investment for Delphi centre
OWNERS of Delphi Spa Hotel are proposing to invest a massive €20m in the resort to make it Europe’s leading eco-tourism project. The resort is being turned around after an investment company bought it out of receivership last year. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 11:45:25 GMT)

Investment broker Trouche dies
P. Edwin Trouche, a former Charleston investment broker, died Tuesday. He was 82. Born in Charleston on Feb. 23, 1924, Trouche was a son of Paul Edwin Trouche and Helen Connelly Trouche. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:12:55 GMT)

Elsevier to add jobs, lift investment in India unit
MUMBAI, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Elsevier, a part of Anglo-Dutch publishing group Reed Elsevier , plans to hire more people and step up investment in its offshore operation in India. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:21:14 GMT)

JPMorgan Profit Surges 48% on Investment Banking, Trading Gains
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said earnings rose 48 percent to a record in the fourth quarter on gains from investment banking and trading, capping its most profitable year ever. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:23:47 GMT)

Deutsche Bank CEO Ackermann Is Bullish on Investment Banking
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Deutsche Bank AG Chief Executive Officer Josef Ackermann said the investment bank has a ``very good pipeline'' and predicted a lift from China and India. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:00:26 GMT)

JPMorgan Net Rises 48% on Investment Banking, Trading (Update1)
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said earnings rose 48 percent to a record in the fourth quarter on gains from investment banking and trading, capping its most profitable year ever. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:19:18 GMT)

JPMorgan Chase reports strong Q4 profits on investment banking gains, sale
NEW YORK (AP) - Fourth-quarter earnings at JPMorgan Chase & Co. soared 68 per cent on strong investment banking growth and a gain from the sale of the bank's corporate trust business. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:22:25 GMT)

Investment banking boosts JP Morgan
JP Morgan on Wednesday reported record results in its fourth quarter as net income soared 67 per cent driven by the success of its investment banking and credit card divisions and one- off items. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:46:08 GMT)

2nd UPDATE: JPMorgan Net Up 68% On Investment Banking
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Wednesday posted a 68% surge in fourth-quarter net income, as strength in investment banking driven by heavy merger activity and a gain on the sale of its corporate trust business offset a decline in retail banking. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:56:48 GMT)

JPMorgan Net Rises 48% on Investment Banking, Trading (Update2)
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said earnings rose 48 percent to a record in the fourth quarter on gains from investment banking and trading, capping its most profitable year ever. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:23:31 GMT)

JPMorgan Net Rises 48% on Investment Banking, Trading (Update3)
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said earnings rose 48 percent to a record in the fourth quarter on gains from investment banking and trading, capping its most profitable year ever. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:49:26 GMT)

Saudi Arabia, India to strengthen trade and investment
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Saudi Arabia and India Wednesday agreed to strengthen their bilateral trade and investment ties, with India offering the Saudi national oil firm, Saudi Aramco, stakes in three of its upcoming refineries. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:55:15 GMT)

CLX Investment Company Announces Zonda, Inc.'s Response to E. Coli Outbreak With Introduction of QuikAlert(TM) Food ...
CLX Investment Company, Inc. (OTCBB: CLXN), a diversified investment fund, today announced that portfolio investment Zonda, Incorporated is responding to the recent widespread E. coli bacteria (Escherichia coli) outbreak in U.S. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:36:37 GMT)

JP Morgan net surges 68 pct on investment banking
JPMorgan Chase & Co. , the third-largest U.S. banking group, said on Wednesday quarterly earnings rose 68 percent, helped by a big surge in investment banking revenue and a $622 million gain from selling its corporate trust unit to Bank of New York. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:18:57 GMT)

JPMorgan Net Rises 48% on Investment Banking, Trading (Update4)
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said earnings rose 48 percent to a record in the fourth quarter on gains from investment banking and trading, capping its most profitable year ever. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:23:31 GMT)

Sudan wants enhanced investment from India
India should enhance its investment in Sudan, especially in infrastructure, as the country offers a range of opportunities, a Sudanese minister said here Tuesday. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:33:06 GMT)

JPMorgan Net Rises 48% on Investment Banking, Trading (Update5)
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said earnings rose 48 percent to a record in the fourth quarter on gains from investment banking and trading, capping its most profitable year ever. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:49:18 GMT)

Quantitative Methods, Corp. Announces $4.5 Million Investment in the Matagami Mining Camp
Quantitative Methods, Corp. (OTCBB: QTTM)today announced that it has made a $4.5 million investment in the MatagamiMining Camp, located in the Province of Quebec, Canada. This investmentinvolves the acquisition of numerous mining claims in the world-classmining district. The Company will release further details on thisinvestment immediately upon final legal and regulatory approval of ... (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:43:24 GMT)

Nigeria: Infrastructural Investment'll Boost Growth - Okonjo-Iweala
Erstwhile Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Mrs.), has called for national focus on employment generation, encouraging the development of small businesses and maintaining the country's infrastructure investment; as panacea for Nigeria's rapid economic growth. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:09:03 GMT)

JPMorgan Net Rises 48% on Investment Banking, Trading (Update6)
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said earnings rose 48 percent to a record in the fourth quarter on gains from investment banking and trading, capping its most profitable year ever. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:19:18 GMT)

Uganda: New Markets Lift Investment to $1.67 Billion
Figures made available last week by the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) show that Uganda attracted investments worth $1.67 billion last year, up from $878 million in 2005. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:24:31 GMT)

Uganda: It is Too Soon to Celebrate Benefits of Foreign Investment
Two items have recently caught my attention that seem to make it important to continue the discussion on the role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The first was the release of the latest figures of FDI by the Uganda Investment Authority (Daily Monitor, January 10). (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:25:31 GMT)

JPMorgan Net Rises 48% on Investment Banking, Trading (Update7)
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said earnings rose 48 percent to a record in the fourth quarter on gains from investment banking and trading, capping its most profitable year ever. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:23:32 GMT)

British Columbia Discovery Fund Makes Further Investment in Mobidia Technology, Inc.-Results in Increase to Pricing NAV ...
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(CCNMatthews - Jan. 15, 2007) - British Columbia Discovery Fund (VCC) Inc. (the "Fund" or "BCDF") is pleased to announce that the Fund has made an investment of $1.25 million into Mobidia Technology, Inc. as part of a $3.75 million financing that includes existing investors Business Development Bank of Canada and BC Advantage Fund (VCC) Ltd. This financing was the ... (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:30:25 GMT)

Uganda: 700 Investment Projects Take Off
OVER 700 investment projects that were licensed since 1991 have taken off, the Uganda Investment Authority's (UIA) executive director, Dr. Maggie Kigozi, has revealed. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:40:45 GMT)

JPMorgan Net Rises 48% on Investment Banking, Trading (Update9)
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- biggest U.S. bank, said earnings rose 48 percent to a record in the fourth quarter on gains from investment banking and trading, capping its most profitable year ever. (Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:04:38 GMT)

Workforce Investment Board receives $240,000 grant
UTICA — The Workforce Investment Board has received a $240,000 grant from the state Department of Labor to oversee a basic computer skills training program. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 07:08:05 GMT)

Blooming foreign investment for Vietnam's high technology
As the US's Intel Group prepares to commence its US $1billion semiconductor project in Ho Chi Minh City, investment in high technology continues to increase in Vietnam, prompting forecast that the area will see one of the biggest and fastest FDI capital flows this year. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:57:52 GMT)

Hong Kong Exchange Fund 2006 Investment Return 9.5% Vs 3.1%
HONG KONG -(Dow Jones)- Hong Kong's Exchange Fund reported Thursday a higher investment return in 2006 on gains in global equities markets. The HKMA's Exchange Fund, which holds Hong Kong's foreign reserves, booked an investment return of 9.5% in 2006, up from 3.1% in 2005. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:11:20 GMT)

Russell Investment and the Next Wave of ETFs
Richard Kang submits: Further to Matt Hogan and Roger Nusbaums recent entries, let me ante up and note that Russell Investment Group has launched an onslaught of over 300 new global equity indexes, covering roughly 10,100 securities. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:19:54 GMT)

Govt. allows investment by Mauritian telecom infrastructure provider
New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today gave its approval for making investment by telecom infrastructure provider Independent Mobile Infrastructure Mauritius Ltd upto 3000 crore rupees (about 674 million dollars). The Mauritian company and its group companies, parent, subsidiaries, nominees or associates will now be able to invest in India by acquisition ... (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:39:42 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-01-18 10:29 GMT: Hong Kong Exchange Fund 2006 investment income 103.7 bln hkd, up 170 pct
HONG KONG (XFN-ASIA) - The Hong Kong Exchange Fund, a reserve meant to support the Hong Kong dollar, generated 103.7 bln hkd in investment income in 2006, up 170 pct from 37.8 bln hkd recorded in 2005, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:04:12 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-01-18 10:58 GMT: ECB says euro zone firms borrowing more to finance investment, acquisitions
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Euro zone companies have been increasing borrowing to finance additional spending on investment and acquisitions, the European Central Bank said. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:33:43 GMT)

Sovereign Investment Company Executes Sale/Leaseback Transactions Worth $12.3M for Fletcherâ€™s Tire & Auto Service
PRINCETON, N.J.--Sovereign Investment Company, one of the largest and fastest growing private equity investors providing sale/leaseback capital, today announced it has completed transactions worth $8.615 million for Fletcher ’ s Tire & Auto Service with a forward purchase commitment for additional assets worth $3.685 million. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:21:35 GMT)

Total investment quotas for QFIIs expected to be increased this year
The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has approved investment quotas for three QFIIs (qualified foreign institutional investor), bringing the remaining quota to be allocated for QFII trial operations on Chinese markets to less than 500 million U.S. dollars. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:22:35 GMT)

Japan's SBI Holdings to tie with Merrill Lynch in real-estate investment
TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Japan's SBI Holdings Inc. (8473.TO) said Thursday that it has signed an accord with Merrill Lynch Japan Securities Co. to team up in real estate investment. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:37:26 GMT)

Newcastle Investment to Sell 2.4M Shares
Real estate investor Newcastle Investment Corp. said Thursday it will sell 2.4 million of its common shares for about $75 million through a public offering. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:14:36 GMT)

Brazil Seeks Investment At 25% Of GDP To Boost Growth
SAO PAULO -(Dow Jones)- One of Brazil's key economic objectives is to increase the rate of investment to 25% of gross domestic product, or GDP, in four to five years, Finance Minister Guido Mantega said Thursday, according to the local Estado newswire. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:40:47 GMT)

Private investment in Afghanistan nearly doubled
KABUL -- Private investment in Afghanistan nearly doubled in 2006 compared to the previous year, with major companies like Coca-Cola setting up shop, a key investment facilitating agency said Thursday. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:14:39 GMT)

Bonds fuel surging foreign investment in Canadian securities
OTTAWA — Foreign investment in Canadian securities surged by $11-billion in November, mostly due to bonds. This pushed the year-to-date investment to $28.9-billion, just above the average for the last five years and easily surpassing the $8.5-billion invested in 2005. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:16:33 GMT)

Mackenzie Financial's Investment Triggers Turnaround for Nikko Cordial
John Bethel submits: I said a few days ago that I was holding steady on my investment in Nikko Cordial . And that my advice to anyone buying when I did back in 2005 should do the same. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:34:24 GMT)

Bonds fuel surging foreign investment in Canadian securities in November
OTTAWA (CP) - Foreign investment in Canadian securities surged by $11 billion in November, mostly to bonds. This pushed the year-to-date investment to $28.9 billion, just above the average for the last five years and easily surpassing the $8.5 billion invested in 2005. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:52:25 GMT)

Fish company Connors Bros. closes 10 per cent investment in Thai tuna processor
TORONTO (CP) - Fish processor Connors Bros. Ltd., a unit of the Connors Bros. Income Fund (TSX:CBF.UN), has closed financing of its 10 per cent investment in Thai tuna processor, Sea Value Co. Ltd., completing an agreement announced last May. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:37:14 GMT)

Tough measures to double investment
Investment is expected to rise by at least 6% this year, or nearly double the rate in 2006, due to the central bank's Dec 18 measures to curb baht speculation and reforms to the Foreign Business Act, says M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakula, the finance minister and deputy prime minister. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:03:17 GMT)

Emerging Market Investment Seen Cooling
A group of banks and financial services companies from around the world forecast Thursday that private investment and capital flows to emerging markets will decline modestly in 2007 from record levels in 2005 and 2006. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:49:05 GMT)

Private Investment In Afghanistan Nearly Doubles
January 18, 2007 -- Afghanistan's government-backed investment-promotion agency has said private investment to the country nearly doubled in 2006, compared to the previous year. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:49:49 GMT)

Venezuela, Iran agree to establish $2bn investment fund
Venezuela and Iran have agreed to establish a $2 billion fund to finance investment projects in other countries. -MNA (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 21:21:51 GMT)

Kelmoore Investment To Pay $100,000 To Settle SEC Case
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Mutual-fund manager Kelmoore Investment Co. has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle allegations that it misled investors by significantly understating the fees it was charging mutual-fund investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced on Thursday. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 21:26:18 GMT)

Apollo Investment Closes Sale of Stock
Apollo Investment Corp., which invests in stocks and bonds, said Thursday it raised a net $385.7 million in a sale of 18 million shares of its stock. (Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:10:28 GMT)

Investment plan to suit your budget
In an era where more is better, we give the flipside to suit your investment needs (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:56:10 GMT)

My dumbest investment
MY DUMBEST investment was taking a cold call from a broker. I just blindly followed the advice of the broker and eventually lost all the money I put in. (The one smart thing I did in the midst of this stupidity was that I sent in money that I had earmarked only for speculative purposes.) (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 06:06:57 GMT)

Czech Republic gains 176 investment projects for CZK 114.6 billion in 2006
Prague, Jan 18 (CTK) - The Czech Republic last year gained 176 investment projects which are to bring investments for CZK 114.617 billion, the Industry and Trade Ministry announced today. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 06:59:46 GMT)

MGIC Investment initiated with "underweight"
NEW YORK, January 19 (newratings.com) - Analyst Matthew Park of Prudential Financial initiates coverage of MGIC Investment Corporation ( MTG.NYS ) with an "underweight" rating. The target price is set to $65. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:16:33 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-01-19 08:52 GMT: UK smallcap opening - Iimia Investment rises after bullish update
LONDON (AFX) - Iimia Investment Group attracted support, up 11 pence to 230, after the fund management concern said it expects its full-year pretax profit before exceptionals to be "significantly" ahead of market expectations. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:19:32 GMT)

EGAT Board approves Bt33 bn investment plan '07
State-run Electricity Authority of Thailand (EGAT), Friday said its Board of Directors has approved a Bt33 billion investment plan for fiscal year 2007, which began in October of last year. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:28:56 GMT)

2006 FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT, CHINA-BOUND INVESTMENT HIT NEW HIGHS
Taipei, Jan. 19 (CNA) Taiwan's foreign direct investment was valued at US$13.97 billion and China-bound investment was valued at US$7.64 billion for 2006, both hitting record highs, according to tallies released Friday by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:54:19 GMT)

Laggard parents may have missed investment boat
If your child trust fund (CTF) certificate is still languishing in a drawer, you might want to look away now. Strong market performance across the globe means that you could have cost your child thousands of pounds in missed investment opportunities. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:03:15 GMT)

SNP plans threaten 829 fire officer posts in Scotland and cut investment
Scottish Labour today demonstrated how just one part of one SNP policy would cut jobs in the fire service, and reduce Labour’s record investment in public services. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:17:46 GMT)

Citigroup Profit Rises 3.2% as Investment Bank Stalls (Update2)
Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. said fourth-quarter profit rose 3.2 percent, the slowest growth among the biggest U.S. financial-service companies, as earnings from investment banking declined. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:19:18 GMT)

Investment Technology to Leave NYSE Arca
Investment Technology Group Inc., an online stock-trading services platform, said Friday it plans to withdraw its listing from the New York Stock Exchange's Arca exchange but remain on the Big Board. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:32:56 GMT)

Citigroup Profit Rises 3.2% as Investment Bank Stalls (Update3)
Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. said fourth-quarter profit rose 3.2 percent, the slowest growth among the biggest U.S. financial-services companies, as earnings from investment banking declined. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:23:31 GMT)

Nigeria: Investment Tribunal Settles N40bn Disputes
The Investment and Securities Tribunal (IST) yesterday said it had settled disputes valued at N40 billion since its inception in 2003. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:24:50 GMT)

Citigroup Profit Rises 3.2% as Investment Bank Stalls (Update4)
Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. said fourth-quarter profit rose 3.2 percent, the slowest growth among the biggest U.S. financial-services companies, as earnings from investment banking declined. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:04:18 GMT)

Citi CEO: investment bank needs to do better against rivals
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Citigroup Inc. (C) Chief Executive Charles Prince said the company's investment bank needs to perform better compared to rival Wall Street firms. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:38:03 GMT)

Investment counselor sentenced for embezzling from church
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. An investment counselor who admitted that he embezzled thousands of dollars from the Lycoming Presbyterian Church in Williamsport has been sentenced to nine months to five years in the county prison. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:16:29 GMT)

Citigroup Profit Rises 3.2% as Investment Bank Stalls (Update5)
Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. said fourth-quarter profit rose 3.2 percent, the slowest growth among the biggest U.S. financial-services companies, as earnings from investment banking declined. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:23:31 GMT)

Nigeria: IFC's Investment in Nigeria Hits N126 Billion
International Finance Corporation's (IFC's) total investment portfolio in Nigeria has reached about $985 million (about N126 billion), the country manager, IFC, Solomon Adegbie-Quaynor has said. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:53:48 GMT)

CEPS Seeks Alternative Investment Market Admission
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- CEPS said Friday that it seeks Alternative Investment Market admission of 8,313,828 ordinary shares of 5 pence each and 1,437,769 warrants to raise GBP2.375 million on Feb. 6, 2007. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:55:47 GMT)

Philippines one of Asia’s top 3 investment sites
DUTCH financial giant ING has chosen the Philippines as one of the top three investment sites in the Asia-Pacific region this year. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:57:52 GMT)

Brisa creates 500 mln eur investment vehicle for transport infrastructure
In a filing today with stock market regulator CMVM, Brisa said that participation in the investment vehicle will be offered to institutional investors. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:09:11 GMT)

Fortress Investment Sets IPO Price
Underwriters on Friday set terms for Fortress Investment Group LLC's pending initial public offering at 34.29 million Class A common shares with an estimated, per-share price range of $16.50 to $18.50. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:26:41 GMT)

Product: In-Game Ad Firm GameGlance Secures $2mil Investment
Officials from Asian in-game advertising firm GameGlance have announced that the company has received a $2 million investment from a China based technology consortium. A chief reason for the investor interest in the company, according to GameGlance, was the firm's basis within the Asian market, with representative Kyn Steetler commenting, "We have been here, and started here in Asia, whereas ... (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 20:58:10 GMT)

Citigroup Profit Rises 3.2% as Investment Bank Stalls (Update6)
Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. said fourth-quarter profit rose 3.2 percent, the slowest growth among the biggest U.S. financial-services companies, as earnings from investment banking declined. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 21:23:41 GMT)

Investment banks look overseas to grow
Facing a U.S. economy that's expected to grow at a moderating pace in 2007, Wall Street's biggest investment houses are aggressively turning overseas in hopes of sustaining record profits reached during the past year. (Fri, 19 Jan 2007 22:02:30 GMT)

Citigroup Profit Rises 3.2% as Investment Bank Stalls (Update7)
Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. said fourth-quarter profit rose 3.2 percent, the slowest growth among the biggest U.S. financial-services companies, as earnings from investment banking declined. (Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:04:38 GMT)

Teens Awarded Top Prize For Investment Skills
Two students from Camden Hills Regional High School made $178,000 in the stock market, but it was only on paper. They beat out 200 other teams in a statewide investment competition. (Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:35:15 GMT)

Investment banks seek overseas growth
NEW YORK · Facing a U.S. economy that's expected to grow at a moderating pace in 2007, Wall Street's biggest investment houses are aggressively turning overseas in hopes of sustaining record profits reached in 2006. (Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:59:03 GMT)

Automatically Find Value Stocks in Exactly 3 Mouse Clicks With Easy-to-Use Investment Software From Aptus Communications
Investment advisors agree, the key toselecting winning stocks lies in having a good stock selection strategy. (Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:20:03 GMT)

Businesswomen From US Eyeing Investment in the Kingdom
JEDDAH, 21 January 2007 — A group of American businesswomen under the sponsorship of the Global Women’s Foundation (GWF) yesterday discussed investment opportunities and joint business ventures in the Kingdom with their Saudi counterparts in a meeting held at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI). (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:23:51 GMT)

Potential high for Viet Nam-Mozambique trade, investment
HCM CITY — Representatives from Viet Nam and Mozambique stressed the potential for trade and investment between the two countries at a business forum in HCM City yesterday. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 10:02:17 GMT)

Investment banks increasingly leaning on European, Asian growth to boost earnings
Facing a U.S. economy that's expected to grow at a moderating pace in 2007, Wall Street's biggest investment houses are aggressively turning overseas in hopes of sustaining record profits reached during the past year. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 10:53:58 GMT)

Linking investment to invention
TALLAHASSEE · Cash. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:32:09 GMT)

China Forex Regulator: To Promote More Overseas Investment
BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- China's foreign exchange regulator said Sunday it would aim to boost the scale of overseas financial investment by Chinese individuals and corporations next year as part of efforts to balance the country's external accounts. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:10:27 GMT)

Saudi seeks Indian investment
A delegation of Saudi Arabian businessmen last week visited Delhi with the aim of generating foreign direct investment in the kingdom from the Indian private sector, reported Arab News. Saudi is set to float tenders for a variety of projects in the infrastructure and oil and gas sectors in the next few months. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:10:30 GMT)

Babcock & Brown considers bidding for Alinta
Babcock & Brown, the second-biggest Australian investment bank, said it was considering a bid for Alinta, an electricity and natural gas transmission company, to rival a management buyout plan. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:50:35 GMT)

China Wants More Investment From Canadian Banks, Flaherty Says
Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) -- China wants more investment in its financial industry from Canadian banks, such as bigger purchases from initial public offerings of shares, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said after meeting local officials there. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:31:27 GMT)

Citadel Investment Says Lawsuit By Former Partner Is Dropped
Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) -- A lawsuit accusing Kenneth Griffin and Citadel Investment Group LLC, the $12 billion hedge fund he founded, of stealing a business plan devised with a former partner has been dropped, Citadel said. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:49:18 GMT)

Citadel Investment, Griffin Say Lawsuit Is Dropped (Update1)
Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) -- A lawsuit accusing Kenneth Griffin and Citadel Investment Group LLC, the $12 billion hedge fund he founded, of stealing a business plan devised with a former partner has been dropped, Citadel said. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:04:18 GMT)

2006 investment pledges for Philippines exceed goal
By Angelo S. Samonte, Reporter INVESTMENT pledges for the Philippines rose by double digits to surpass last year’s target, the Department of Trade and Industry said, adding the growth reflected investors’ confidence in the domestic economy due to the government’s improving fiscal position. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:12:07 GMT)

Beijing to diversify investment strategies
China is to diversify the use of its swelling foreign exchange reserves, a policy change that is likely to mean a rise in investment in overseas securities and more purchasing of foreign technology and raw materials. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:48:35 GMT)

China's Economy Likely to Slow for Quarter on Investment Curbs
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- China's economic expansion probably slowed for a second straight quarter as the government reined in an export-driven investment boom in the country that accounts for nearly a tenth of global growth. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:29:24 GMT)

China's Economy Probably Slowed on Investment Curbs (Update1)
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- China's economic expansion probably slowed for a second quarter as the government reined in an export-driven investment boom. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:14:24 GMT)

Northern Trust and Insight Investment Complete Outsourcing of Investment Operations to Northern Trust
Northern Trust ( Nachrichten ) and Insight Investment ("Insight") announced today that they have successfully migrated Insight's investment operations to the Northern Trust platform, for over 600 portfolios, representing approximately US$190 billion (pounds Sterling 100 billion) in assets under management ("AUM"). (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 09:17:07 GMT)

Total plans $6 bln investment in Indonesia
Paris-based oil and gas firm Total plans to increase investment by 6 billion US dollars in its Indonesian unit for the next five years, its CEO said here Monday. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 09:32:56 GMT)

Govt to allow investment of pension funds in stocks
New Delhi, Jan 22: Bolstered by the support of 19 states and despite opposition from Left parties, the Centre today said it will notify an interim investment pattern for funds collected under the New Pension Scheme that will allow putting in a part of such amount in stock markets. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:39:03 GMT)

Govt to allow investment of pension funds in stocks
Bolstered by the support of 19 states and despite opposition from Left parties, the Centre today said it will notify an interim investment pattern for funds collected under the New Pension Scheme that will allow putting in a part of such amount in stock markets. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:39:48 GMT)

Investment latest
George Gillet is back in the frame as Liverpool continue to look for investment. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:25:22 GMT)

CDC Plans $100M Investment
BEIJING -- CDC Corporation (Nasdaq: CHINA - message board ), focused on enterprise software applications, mobile applications and online games, today announced the creation of a US $100 million investment program whereby its business unit, CDC Mobile, will seek strategic investment opportunities in leading 3G content providers in North Asia and Europe as well as the creation of new original ... (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:29:54 GMT)

Dubai World launches ‘Forsa’ - an exclusive investment company for women
“Forsa,” an exclusive investment fund for women investors and entrepreneurs, was launched by Dubai World yesterday (Monday, January 15, 2007) at a ceremony held at the Royal Mirage and attended by a large number of important dignitaries. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:49:25 GMT)

Ireland faces foreign investment test
Ireland is now facing its most serious challenge yet as it seeks to maintain its position as a preferred location for foreign direct investment, according to the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland, Jim O'Hara. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:45:19 GMT)

The Old College Try: Endowment Managers as Investment Superstars
Christopher Holt submits: As the new issue of The Economist points out, the efficient market hypothesis was developed at a US university . But in an ironic twist, US university endowments seem to be disproving the whole idea of market efficiency with continuously stellar investment returns for their endowments. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:21:46 GMT)

Investment bank consortia sift through technology options
The seven investment banks behind Project Turquoise - a pan-European equities trading platform that will compete with the region's exchanges - have stepped up their search for a vendor to ... (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:30:51 GMT)

Govt to allow investment of pension funds in stocks
NEW DELHI: Bolstered by the support of 19 states and despite opposition from Left parties, the Centre on Monday said it will notify an interim investment pattern for funds collected under the New Pension Scheme that will allow putting in a part of such amount in stock markets. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:32:49 GMT)

Notching high growth rates, Baltic countries seek Indian investment
The Baltic states of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden have joined hands to attract foreign investment from India. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:53:12 GMT)

BNP SELLS 33 PERCENT STAKE IN CHINESE INVESTMENT BANK
PARIS, Jan 22, 2007 (AFP) - The French bank BNP said Monday it would sell its 33 percent stake in the Chinese investment bank Changjiang BNP Paribas Peregrine Securities to Changjiang Securities. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:09:21 GMT)

Insight outsources investment operations to Northern Trust
Northern Trust and Insight Investment ("Insight") announced today that they have successfully migrated Insight's investment operations to the Northern Trust platform, for over 600 ... (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:15:45 GMT)

Global Coal Management - Strategic Investment in Bangladesh's ...
Global Coal Management - Strategic Investment in Bangladesh's ... (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:34:23 GMT)

Proposal for pension fund investment in stocks hailed
Mumbai Jan. 22 Stock market and mutual fund experts welcomed the Finance Minister's proposal allowing investment of a portion of the pension fund under the New Pension Fund Scheme in the stock markets. Experts said it would help enhance liquidity in equity markets. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:44:05 GMT)

Bengal eyes Rs 12000 cr investment in current fiscal
In the first two quarters of 2006-07 - between April and September - the state has had an investment of Rs 6,000 crore already. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:14:16 GMT)

Govt to allow investment of pension funds in stocks
New Delhi, Jan 22 Bolstered by the support of 19 states and despite opposition from Left parties, the Centre today said it would notify an interim investment pattern for funds collected under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) that will allow putting in a part of such amount in stock markets. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:34:26 GMT)

Star Cruises Surges on Tycoon Stanley Ho's Investment (Update2)
Jan. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of Star Cruises Ltd., Asia's largest cruise operator, surged as much as 66 percent after Macau gaming billionaire Stanley Ho made a personal investment in the company. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:53:43 GMT)

India OKs $1.2 bln FII investment in Reliance Comm
NEW DELHI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - India on Tuesday approved foreign investment to the tune of $1.2 billion in proposed issues of ADRs and GDRs by Reliance Communications Ltd. , a finance ministry statement said. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:21:16 GMT)

State sees venture capital investment jump 23% in '06
It's still not the red-hot dot.com days, but venture capital investment in Illinois companies rose to its highest level in five years in 2006. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:19:39 GMT)

Cambodia foreign investment hits $3.97 bln in 2006
PHNOM PENH, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Foreign investment in Cambodia nearly quadrupled to close to $4 billion last year, a report by the state investment agency said on Tuesday. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:43:14 GMT)

India eyes energy tax changes, seeks investment
NEW DELHI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - India's oil ministry is seeking a series of tax and duty changes relating to oil product retailing and energy exploration in a bid to reduce prices and attract greater investment, a ministry official said on Tuesday. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:38:22 GMT)

CORRECTED-India OKs $1.2 bln FII investment in Reliance Comm
(Corrects figure in second paragraph to 59.11 billion rupees from 54.11 billion rupees) NEW DELHI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - India on Tuesday approved foreign investment to the tune of $1.2 billion in proposed issues of ADRs and GDRs by Reliance Communications Ltd. , a finance ministry statement said. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:43:49 GMT)

Lehman Brothers names Shome as India investment-banking head
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Lehman Brothers (LEH) said Tuesday it appointed Surojit Shome as its head of investment banking for India. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:52:21 GMT)

Investment Proposals Pouring Into Iskandar Development Region - MB
SEGAMAT, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The multi-billion ringgit Iskandar Development Region has received many investment proposals since its launch in November last year, Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said Tuesday. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:59:17 GMT)

Investment Dar's Saudi partner set to boost KSA financial market after successful IPO
Saudi Combined Co., one of Kuwait's Investment Dar group of companies, has raised six hundred million Saudi Riyals through an IPO which was managed by Al Dar Asset Management (Adam), a subsidiary of Investment Dar. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:10:56 GMT)

Japan's construction investment in FY 2007 expected to fall 0.7%
_ The combined construction investment by Japan's public and private sectors in fiscal 2007 is expected to fall 0.7 percent over the previous year to 52.49 trillion yen, the second consecutive yearly fall, a research institute said Tuesday. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:12:49 GMT)

Investment banks increasingly leaning on European, Asian growth to boost earnings
NEW YORK - Facing a U.S. economy that's expected to grow at a moderating pace in 2007, Wall Street's biggest investment houses are aggressively turning overseas in hopes of sustaining record profits reached during the past year. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:13:11 GMT)

Investment project portfolio for Kazakh state institutes exceeds $4 bln
ASTANA. Jan 23 (Interfax) - The investment project portfolio for Kazakh state development institutes that are part of the Kazyna Development Fund exceeded $4 billion at the beginning of 2007, Kazyna said in a statement. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:20:10 GMT)

Google Investing in India via Seedfund Investment Firm
Google has taken a bit of an unusual route in consolidating their investment plans within India into one separate company, Seedfund. Google has invested in Seedfund, a start-up investment firm in India which has a history (or its founders do) in investing in companies like IndiaGames, IndiaBulls, Geodesic and Pinstorm. More from PaidContent: Seedfund launched late last [...] (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:26:28 GMT)

Enesco to be acquired by private investment company
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Giftware company Enesco Group Inc. said it agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of Tinicum Capital Partners II L.P., a private investment company. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:05:16 GMT)

US mulls investment accord with Indonesia ahead of FTA
The United States is looking into signing an investment treaty with Indonesia this year to set the pace for a larger free trade pact that could boost bilateral trade by up to 40 percent. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:29:23 GMT)

Factory Card Hires Investment Banker
Party supply retailer Factory Card & Party Outlet Corp. on Tuesday said it hired investment banking firm Goldsmith Agio Helms to assist the company in identifying and evaluating a possible sale and other options to enhance shareholder value. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:08:05 GMT)

WDSC, ICAD and STST Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On January 3, Brian Jue, CEO of WorldSource, Inc. (Pink Sheets: WDSC) updated the investment community in an all-new interview with http://www.wallst.net/. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:26:39 GMT)

Modi's investment claims fails to match reality
The corporate India is pledging bigger and bigger amounts of money and projects to Gujarat during the mega investment festivals that Chief Minister Narendra Modi hosts. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:16:44 GMT)

Foreign Investment In Mexican Stocks Up 44.8% In 06 - Exch
MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Foreign investment in Mexican stocks rose 44.8% in 2006 to a record $154.24 billion, the Mexican Stock Exchange reported Tuesday. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:55:58 GMT)

Eze Castle Integration Launches Eze Smart Mobility Solutions to Provide Hedge Fund and Investment Firms with Proven ...
Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of technology and IT services to investment firms, today launched Eze Smart Mobility Solutions, a portfolio of EzeApproved wireless applications and handheld devices that allow hedge fund and investment managers to oversee and manage investment operations from virtually anywhere. The first EzeApproved applications deliver portfolio monitoring ... (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 19:56:54 GMT)

Pension giant to offer its own investment services
The nation's largest public pension fund will begin offering its own financial investment options to local government employees this summer, the first step in a three-year plan to offer such services nationwide. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:16:42 GMT)