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Australia's Business Investment Rose 1% on Miners (Update1)
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- Australian business investment rose in the fourth quarter as miners expanded, stoking growth in the world's largest exporter of iron ore and coal. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:06:15 GMT)
National Bank of Canada Exercised its Right to Have 1,408,600 of its Units of Global Diversified Investment Income ...
National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA) ('NBC') announces that it exercised its right to have 1,408,600 of its units of Global Diversified Investment Grade Income Trust II (the 'Trust'), representing approximately 10.1% of all issued and outstanding units of the Trust (the 'Units'), redeemed in full by the Trust on February 28, 2007. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:23:09 GMT)
Golden Girls looking for green: Investment club teaches retirees to control stock
TEMECULA -- Let's get something straight about the Golden Girls Investment Club: It was named for the group's desire to find fortune in the stock market, not after the 1980s-era television show. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 03:47:19 GMT)
Australian Dec. Quarter New Capital Investment Grows Sequentially
(RTTNews) - Australian new capital expenditure grew on sequential basis in December quarter, reversing a decline registered in the prior quarter, official data indicated. Meanwhile, on an annual basis, business investment declined. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:23:58 GMT)
Australia's Business Investment Rises 1% on Miners (Update3)
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- Australian business investment rose in the fourth quarter as miners expanded, stoking economic growth in the world's largest exporter of iron ore and coal. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:38:31 GMT)
Pershimco Resources: Second Round of the MineralFields Group's Planned Investment Completed
Pershimco Resources Inc. ('Pershimco' or the 'Corporation') (TSX VENTURE: PRO) announced today that the MineralFields Group exercised its right under an agreement with the Corporation to complete a private placement within 60 days of the new year that brings their total investment in the Corporation to $1.1 million dollars. The initial placement was announced last December-please refer to the ... (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:23:31 GMT)
DATA SNAP: Hungarian 4Q Capital Investment -4.5% YY
BUDAPEST (Dow Jones)--Investment in fixed assets fell in Hungary during the fourth quarter of 2006 versus a year earlier, as all sectors saw investment falling apart from healthcare and social services, the central statistics office said Thursday. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:09:31 GMT)
DATA SNAP: Hungarian 4Q Capital Investment -4.5% YY -2-
In the whole of 2006, investment in fixed assets was down 2.0% in volume terms from 2005. Investment totaled 1.74 trillion forints ($9.02 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2006. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:24:41 GMT)
Hungarian 4Q Capital Investment Table of Data
Following is a breakdown of investment. All figures are in forints, with percentage changes from the same periods of the previous year adjusted for inflation. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:54:51 GMT)
China Names Nine Countries as `Suitable' for Oil Investment
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- China, the world's second-largest oil user after the U.S., has identified nine countries as suitable for investment by the nation's oil companies in a list that excludes Iran, Sudan and Nigeria. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:32:05 GMT)
Investment adviser guilty of workers' comp bribes
FORT MYERS, FLA. - Federal prosecutors have caught up with Clarke T. Blizzard, a onetime star investment marketer, who has long been a target of investigators. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:34:43 GMT)
China targets 9 countries for oil investment
China, the world's second-largest oil user after the United States, identified nine countries as suitable for investment by the nation's oil companies on Thursday, but Iran, Nigeria and Sudan were not on the list. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:19:49 GMT)
Bill on Foreign Investment Advances
The House agreed yesterday to give the government broader powers to review foreign investments in U.S. power plants, ports and other facilities that could be vulnerable to terrorist attacks. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 14:05:14 GMT)
UK Needs Significant Investment In Energy - IEA's Mandil
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- The U.K. needs significant investment in the energy sector, particularly new nuclear power generation and gas import infrastructure, to guarantee its future energy security said Claude Mandil, head of the International Energy Agency Thursday. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 14:39:59 GMT)
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, TIAA-CREF Join in $1.5B Venture
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and TIAA-CREF Asset Management are going into a venture with a gross value of U.S.$1.5 billion, TIAA-CREF announced in a statement today. The total commitment to the joint venture is U.S.$612 million in equity. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:07:57 GMT)
U.S. House Approves New Review Process for Foreign Investment
The House of Representatives passes a bill to strengthen federal reviews of proposed foreign investment transactions in the United States and give Congress more oversight over the review process. The measure, which still needs Senate approval, would broaden the scope of deals subject to review by the interagency Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, would require a 45-day ... (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:30:57 GMT)
Berkshire Net Income Falls 30 Percent on Fewer Investment Gains
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- Berkshire Hathaway Inc., run by billionaire Warren Buffett, said fourth-quarter profit fell 30 percent on fewer investment gains. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:21:24 GMT)
Berkshire Net Income Falls on Fewer Investment Gains (Update1)
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- Berkshire Hathaway Inc., run by billionaire Warren Buffett, said fourth-quarter profit fell 30 percent on fewer investment gains. Earnings from its insurance units surged, led by reinsurance. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:34:38 GMT)
Berkshire Net Income Falls on Lower Investment Gains (Update2)
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- Berkshire Hathaway Inc., run by billionaire Warren Buffett, said fourth-quarter profit fell 30 percent on lower investment gains. Earnings from its insurance units surged, led by reinsurance. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:19:31 GMT)
Buffett: Seeking investment chief
Chief Executive Warren Buffett said he plans to hire a young investment manager to help succeed him at Berkshire Hathaway Inc. as the insurance giant recorded a 29.2 percent jump in net income in 2006, helped by a lack of hurricanes. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:12:59 GMT)
Buffett: Seeking Investment Chief
Buffett Plans to Hire Successor As Berkshire Hathaway Investment Chief (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:33:16 GMT)
Berkshire Net Income Falls on Lower Investment Gains (Update3)
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said fourth-quarter profit fell 30 percent on lower investment gains. Profit from insurance surged after the company raised prices for coverage against hurricane damage. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:34:22 GMT)
Buffett Plans to Hire Investment Manager
Warren Buffett Plans to Hire at Least One Young Investment Manager to Help Succeed Him (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 01:03:16 GMT)
Buffett plans to hire investment manager
Legendary investor Warren Buffett renewed speculation about who will replace him at Berkshire Hathaway Inc., saying Thursday in his annual shareholder letter that he plans to hire at least one young investment manager to help succeed him. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:10:38 GMT)
Buffett Discloses 4% Posco Stake; Investment Doubles (Update6)
March 2 (Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett, the world's second- richest man, disclosed that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. owns 4 percent of South Korea's Posco, an investment that has doubled in value. The company's shares surged. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:20:59 GMT)
Buffett looking for investment manager
Legendary investor Warren Buffett renewed speculation about who will replace him at Berkshire Hathaway Inc., saying Thursday in his annual shareholder letter that he plans to hire at least one young investment manager to help succeed him. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:04:41 GMT)
Bloomberg: Major Investment Banks' Credit Derivatives Trade Near 'Junk' Status
Credit-default swaps tied to the large NY-based investment banks traded at their highest level in 19-months, as even their own traders are valuing them little above non-investment grade status. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 11:51:18 GMT)
Ex-treasurer to go to trial for embezzlement: Prosecutors say $1.2 million lost as a result of Nigerian investment scam.
HARRISVILLE, Mich. (AP) -- The former county treasurer in this lakeside vacation community was ordered to stand trial Wednesday on charges that he looted $186,500 in public funds for a phony Nigerian investment scam. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:00:18 GMT)
Are bonds a bad investment?
Investment advisers would never say that investors should never own bonds, but they do say that stocks are a better choice — even with turbulence of the sort recently on display — because they earn more over the long haul. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:27:19 GMT)
Workforce Investment Board wants more control
RIDGWAY - The Workforce Investment Board would like to have more control over its budget and the employees who work on workforce investment for North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:36:02 GMT)
Harleysville National subsidiary buys investment advisory
Harleysville National Corp. said Friday that one of its subsidiaries has acquired an investment advisory. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:59:59 GMT)
Coal-fired power investment is now in question
Heyburn — After months of public promotion and a second round of elections, investment in a proposed coal-fired power plant is now being rejected by at least one local industry representative. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:06:07 GMT)
Nuveen New York Investment Quality Municipal Fund upgraded to "hold"
NEW YORK, March 2 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus & Company upgrade Nuveen New York Investment Quality Municipal Fund (ticker: NQN) from "sell" to "hold." (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:33:05 GMT)
Furniture Brands Up on Investment
Shares of Furniture Brands International Inc. jumped 12 percent Friday after affiliates of private investment firm Sun Capital Partners reported a 5 percent stake in the company. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 21:24:44 GMT)
Investment Guru Buffett Seeks a Successor
Investment guru Warren Buffett is looking for a successor. The 76-year-old head of the Berkshire Hathaway holding company writes that his successor much be able to manage "a very large portfolio." Buffett says he's not stepping down anytime soon. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 21:35:58 GMT)
Coal-fired power investment is now in question
Heyburn — After months of public promotion and a second round of elections, investment in a proposed coal-fired power plant is now being rejected by at least one local industry representative. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 08:06:06 GMT)
Buffett to start search for his successor as investment officer
The world headquarters of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. may soon grow to more than 20 employees when chief executive Warren E. Buffett starts hiring young investment managers to eventually help replace him. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 08:39:18 GMT)
China to Use Huijin Investment to Help Manage Reserve (Update1)
March 3 (Bloomberg) -- China will use government-owned Central Huijin Investment Co., which holds stakes in banks, to help manage the nation's $1 trillion of foreign currency reserves, the central bank's vice governor said. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 10:29:14 GMT)
Buffett plans to begin hiring, training investment manager
OMAHA, Neb. - The world headquarters of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. may soon grow to more than 20 employees when chief executive Warren Buffett starts hiring young investment managers to eventually help replace him. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 13:56:27 GMT)
AEA and state legislators speak out for public school investment
The Arizona Education Association and several legislators came together to discuss the need for investment in Arizona's public schools. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 19:36:22 GMT)
Donna Childs: Be skeptical about Iraqi dinar investment deal
The Better Business Bureau warns you about an alleged investment deal involving Iraqi dinars, the currency of Iraq. The BBB in Chicago has received close to 100 complaints from people in 33 states, including Ohio, and eight countries including, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Canada and Iraq. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 06:07:49 GMT)
PhaseLink Announces Investment From Samsung Ventures
PhaseLink Corporation, a fabless semiconductor IC company specializing in high performance frequency timing generation solutions for digital consumer, communication, and storage products markets, today announced that Samsung Ventures, Samsung Electronics' venture investment organization, has invested in the company for an undisclosed amount. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: ... (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 08:08:38 GMT)
Don't panic, but don't fall asleep either, say investment experts
The Dow sets record after record, only to sink 416 points in a day. It then endures some big swings during the next few days before losing more ground. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 12:25:47 GMT)
Japan Oct-Dec non-financial firms' capital investment up 16.8 pct yr-on-yr
TOKYO (XFN-ASIA) - The combined capital investment of non-financial Japanese companies in the period October-December rose 16.8 pct from a year earlier, or a faster clip than the 12.0 pct increase seen in the three months to September, a government survey showed. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:24:21 GMT)
Japan's Company Investment Accelerates in 4th Quarter (Update2)
March 5 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's largest companies accelerated spending in the fourth quarter, signaling business investment will keep driving growth and extend the economy's longest expansion in more than 60 years. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:32:42 GMT)
China Plans More Steps to Curb Lending, Investment (Update1)
March 5 (Bloomberg) -- China will take more steps to curb investment and lending, Premier Wen Jiabao said, as the government tries to stop the world's fastest-growing major economy from overheating. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 03:21:15 GMT)
Japan's 4th Quarter Company Investment Accelerates (Update3)
March 5 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's largest companies increased spending at the fastest pace in at least four years last quarter, signaling the economy may have grown more than initially estimated by the government. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 04:02:42 GMT)
Guardian finds investment partner
After decades of surviving off management fees in the bare-knuckle world of multifamily housing, Tom Brenneke is more than ready to be institutionalized. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:10:26 GMT)
Exchange-traded funds become investment products 'rock star'
If there were a rock star among investment products, it would have to be exchange-traded funds. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 06:23:56 GMT)
Around the Markets: Goldman and Merrill almost "junk," their own traders say
Because of a slumping housing market, investment banks suddenly have become so speculative that their own traders are valuing the three biggest securities firms as barely more creditworthy than junk bonds. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 06:51:54 GMT)
Ask The Fool Ceo Pay Scales My Smartest Investment Thanks, Fools! The Motley Fool Take Clorox Cleans Up On Wall Street
Q: How bad a problem is the level of CEO pay, and what can be done about it? Y.M. Sacramento, Calif. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:13:05 GMT)
Primary Tracking Closes Investment Round with SilkRoad Equity and Westlake Ventures
With increased earning potential in the tracking industry, Primary Tracking secures investment by SilkRoad Equity and Westlake Ventures. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1TcXVhLUNvdXAtU3VtbS1NYWduLVplcm8= (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:13:42 GMT)
Baby Boomer Investment Tip - Buy Berkshire
Travis Johnson submits: If you believe, as I do, that a major successful investing theme over the coming years is going to be, "follow the baby boomers," there are a lot of ways to invest. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:56:16 GMT)
Baby Boomer Investment Tip - Buy Berkshire
How to capture one of the most important investment themes in upcoming years. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:56:16 GMT)
Micrus Endovascular to Present at March Investment Conferences
SAN JOSE, Calif.----Micrus Endovascular Corporation today announced that John Kilcoyne, president and CEO, will make presentations at two investment conferences in March: CIBC World Markets 2nd Annual Mid & Small Cap "Best Ideas" Conference West Coast Edition on Wednesday, March 7. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT)
Japan's 4th Quarter Company Investment Accelerates (Update4)
March 5 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's largest companies increased spending at the fastest pace in at least four years last quarter, signaling the economy may have grown more than initially estimated by the government. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:32:41 GMT)
Survey shows Manitoba and Alberta considered most attractive in the world for mining investment
Manitoba and Alberta are considered by mining executives as having the best policy environments in the world for mining investment, according to the Survey of Mining Companies 2006/2007, released today by independent research organization The Fraser Institute. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Russell Investment Group Awards Highest Rating to Cornerstone
MINNEAPOLIS, March 5, 2007 -- Cornerstone Capital Management, Inc., a Minneapolis-based investment management firm, announced today that it has been awarded a "Hire" ranking from the Russell Investment Group, the world's largest institutional money management consultant. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Report: Palm discussing strategic options with bankers
Smartphone maker Palm Inc. is consulting with investment bankers on its strategic options, including the prospect of selling the company, seeking investment from venture capitalists, or making an acquisition of its own, according to a report in the The Wall Street Journal. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:39:01 GMT)
Kovitz Investment Group, LLC(R) Chooses Advent Portfolio Exchange(R) for Integrated Portfolio Management
Advent Software, Inc. , the leading provider of software and solutions for the investment management industry, today announced that Kovitz Investment Group, LLC®, or KIG®, a Chicago-based investment advisor with $925 million in assets under management, recently implemented Advent Portfolio Exchange® to streamline the firm's operations and integrate CRM functionality into the firm's portfolio ... (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 13:30:00 GMT)
Dahlman Rose & Co. Appoints Managing Director, Investment Banking
NEW YORK----Dahlman Rose & Co., LLC, a leading boutique investment bank specializing in marine transport, energy, natural resources and related industries, today announced the appointment of Kevin Mack as Managing Director, Investment Banking, focusing on the Maritime and Offshore Services. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 13:30:00 GMT)
Jefferies Appoints Head of International Investment Banking
The Jefferies investment bank today announced that it has hired David Weaver to head the Firm's international investment banking effort. Mr. Weaver, formerly a senior banker at Deutsche Bank in London, will join Jefferies International Limited, a subsidiary of US-based Jefferies Group, Inc. , toward the end of the second quarter. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 13:57:00 GMT)
Montgomery & Co., LLC Announces Investment Opinion: Montgomery & Co. LLC Initiates Coverage on Dolby Laboratories, Inc. ...
SAN FRANCISCO----Montgomery & Co., LLC, a leading investment bank for growth companies in the information technology, communications, healthcare and media sectors, announced today that Principal and Analyst Robert C. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:02:00 GMT)
Reports: Palm Inc. consulting with investment bankers on options, including a sale or purchase
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Smart phone maker Palm reportedly is consulting with investment bankers on its strategic options, ranging from a sale, an investment by private equity or a purchase of its own. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:09:56 GMT)
Clarke Inc. Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Year End 2006 Results as Investment Activities Drive Growth - $0.08 per ...
Clarke Inc. today announced its results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2006, which reflected the Company's strong performance driven by its strategic and opportunistic investment strategy. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:14:00 GMT)
Reports: Palm Inc. consulting with investment bankers on options, including a sale or purchase
SUNNYVALE, Calif. Growing competition in the cell phone market is reportedly prompting Sunnyvale-based Palm to consider its future with investment bankers at Morgan Stanley. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:20:32 GMT)
Jordan to manage Greenhouse investment programs
The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse announced Monday that James Jordan has been appointed vice president and chief investment officer. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:50:13 GMT)
Palm Weighs Investment Strategy
Smartphone maker Palm Inc. is consulting with investment bankers on its strategic options, including the prospect of selling the company, seeking investment from venture capitalists, or making an acquisition of its own, according to a report in the The Wall Street Journal. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:00:00 GMT)
RPTN, ADVS and MTRX Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On March 5, Tom Wittenschlaeger, CEO of Raptor Networks Technology, Inc. updated the investment community in an all-new interview with www.wallst.net . (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:16:00 GMT)
Reports: Palm Inc. consulting with investment bankers on options, including a sale or purchase
Smart phone maker Palm reportedly is consulting with investment bankers on its strategic options, ranging from a sale, an investment by private equity or a purchase of its own. Beset with growing competition in the cell phone market, Palm Inc. is... (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:30:48 GMT)
Giuliani sells investment bank as campaign heats up
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani has agreed to sell his boutique investment bank to Australian financial group Macquarie Group, the companies said on Monday, as the presidential hopeful ramps up his campaign. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:02:57 GMT)
Giuliani offloads his boutique investment bank
Former New York City mayor to sell 105-employee bank in order to concentrate on his presidential campaign. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:48:48 GMT)
Giuliani's Firm Sells Investment Business
Rudolph W. Giuliani's consulting firm sold its multimillion-dollar investment banking component yesterday in a move intended to free him to concentrate on his presidential bid, even as the former New York mayor was confronting some of the campaign season's first scrutiny of his personal life. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:11:26 GMT)
Temasek will double investment in Russia
The Singapore government's investment company is putting money outside the nation in an effort to raise returns, which averaged 3 percent until March 2004. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:37:07 GMT)
Cisco boosts investment in social networking
Cisco Systems said Monday it has acquired software and workers from social networking technology company Utah Street Networks, its second investment in the growing business of user-generated content. Privately held Utah Street Networks operates the website Tribe.net and specializes in software to create and maintain online communities. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:49:49 GMT)
Giuliani's Consulting Firm To Get Rid of Investment Banking Arm
Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani is selling off the investment banking arm of his consulting firm to an Australian company, his company said Monday (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 20:55:37 GMT)
Macquarie Group to Buy Giuliani's Investment Bank (Update1)
March 5 (Bloomberg) -- Macquarie Group, which controls Australia's largest securities company, agreed to buy Giuliani Capital Advisors LLC, a boutique investment bank owned by former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's advisory firm. (Mon, 05 Mar 2007 21:23:26 GMT)
Losses on investment properties are deductible
A capital asset can be almost anything you own and use for personal purposes, pleasure or investment. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:07:19 GMT)
Infrastructure Requires $350 Bln. Investment
(RTTNews) - The Planning Commission on Tuesday announced that investment in infrastructure would have to be around $350 billion in the next five years to drive the overall growth of economy to over 8%. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:09:06 GMT)
Marion County sees 273% rise in capital investment
Capital investment in Marion County jumped to $600 million in 2006 from $161 million in 2005, according to Indianapolis Economic Development, the Marion County arm of the 11-county Indy Partnership. The number of deals or projects the group was involved in rose to 52 from 36. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:16:57 GMT)
Antenova closes $10 million investment round
Integrated antenna specialist Antenova Ltd has secured $10 million further funding for growth and expansion. Participating investors in the new investment include institutional firms Artemis, CLS, Invesco and Panmure Capital and existing shareholders Quester, Cambridge Gateway Fund and FNI Venture Capital. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:59:48 GMT)
Antenova closes $10 million investment round
Integrated antenna specialist Antenova Ltd has secured $10 million further funding for growth and expansion. Participating investors in the new investment include institutional firms Artemis, CLS, Invesco and Panmure Capital and existing shareholders Quester, Cambridge Gateway Fund and FNI Venture Capital. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:01:57 GMT)
Investment in Germany jumps 140%
Europe, led by Germany, overtook the United States as the favored area for commercial real estate investment last year as spending surged 38 percent to a record $682 billion, according to realty firm Jones Lang LaSalle. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:21:14 GMT)
Investment fees targeted
Investment plan fees can sap thousands of dollars from a worker's retirement savings. Some lawmakers are considering making companies that manage 401(k) plans give clearer and more complete information on those costs. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:44:19 GMT)
Trial starts for man accused of investment schemes
A federal trial has started for a Minot man accused of bilking (m) millions of dollars from people through investment schemes. Sixty-three-year-old Frederick Keiser (KY'-zuhr) Junior is charged with numerous counts of wire fraud, money launderin (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:59:03 GMT)
Dimensional Fund names chief investment officer
Dimensional Fund Advisors, an asset management firm set for dramatic growth in Austin, has named Eduardo Repetto to the position of chief investment officer. Repetto assumes those reigns from the company's founder and CEO David Booth on March 30. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:38:05 GMT)
Coal-fired power investment is now in question
Heyburn — After months of public promotion and a second round of elections, investment in a proposed coal-fired power plant is now being rejected by at least one local industry representative. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:20:56 GMT)
JPMorgan to Spend $1 Billion on Investment Bank, Hire in Energy
March 6 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- largest U.S. bank, plans to invest $1 billion in its investment- banking unit this year, including a hiring push in Europe and Asia for energy specialists. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:35:55 GMT)
Investment Booms in Clean Energy Field
Venture capital investment in U.S. companies developing alternative energy technologies more than doubled last year to an all-time high of $2.4 billion as high oil prices caused investors to seize on the promise of ethanol and other biofuels, a research firm said Tuesday. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:48:15 GMT)
JPMorgan Will Expand Investment Bank, Hire Traders (Update1)
March 6 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- largest U.S. bank, plans to invest $1 billion to expand its investment-banking unit this year, including a hiring push in Europe and Asia for energy traders. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:50:55 GMT)
Rogers' Debt Ratings Raised to Investment Grade (Update2)
March 6 (Bloomberg) -- Rogers Communications Inc., Canada's largest mobile-phone service company, won upgrades on the debt ratings of its cable and wireless units, fulfilling a pledge to return the company to investment grade. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:46:37 GMT)
JPMorgan Will Expand Investment Bank, Hire Traders (Update2)
March 6 (Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co., the third- largest U.S. bank, will invest $1 billion to expand its investment bank this year, a plan that includes a hiring push in Europe and Asia for energy traders. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:51:15 GMT)
Apollo Investment Declares Dividend
Apollo Investment Corp., which invests in middle-market private companies, said Tuesday it declared a fiscal fourth-quarter dividend of 51 cents. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:38:57 GMT)
Standard Bank Full-Year Profit Rises 25% on Investment Banking
March 7 (Bloomberg) -- Standard Bank Group Ltd., Africa's largest bank by assets, said full-year profit rose 25 percent, led by gains in investment banking and corporate lending. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:36:05 GMT)
Credit Agricole Net Climbs 9.8% on Investment Banking (Update1)
March 7 (Bloomberg) -- Credit Agricole SA, France's second- biggest bank by assets, reported a 9.8 percent gain in fourth- quarter profit on higher investment banking and asset management earnings. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:54:46 GMT)
Tax break for investment to get hearing
With just a few weeks left in this year's legislative session, supporters of a state tax break to encourage investment in tech and bioscience companies may finally be heard. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:33:14 GMT)
2 area men charged in investment scam
BOSTON - Secretary of State William F. Galvin charged two Central Massachusetts men with dishonest and unethical business practices in marketing annuities to seniors and providing investment advice without being registered. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:42:21 GMT)
Is Google a Media Play or an Information Technology Investment?
Dennis Byron submits: Eric Schmidt of Google piggybacked presentations 15 hours apart to Morgan Stanley Technology and Bear Stearns Media investment conferences on March 5 and 6. As you would expect, a lot of the same ground was covered at both meetings, most of which keeps me asking Is Google a media [... ] (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:32:40 GMT)
CLX Investment Company Announces Introduction Of Zonda's Revolutionary Quikalert Food Safety Product To Detect ...
CLX Investment Company, Inc., a diversified investment fund, recently announced that QuikAlert, the revolutionary new food safety product developed by portfolio investment Zonda, Incorporated, can also be used to detect salmonella (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:08:02 GMT)
Briefly: Indian land dispute may kill investment
Indian land dispute may kill investment (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:20:33 GMT)
New trading system lands Merrill investment
BATS Trading, an electronics communications network, received a minority investment from Merrill Lynch on Wednesday. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:48:48 GMT)
First Federal to offer investment services
First Federal Savings Bank has announced an alliance with Investment Professionals, Inc. (IPI), a San Antonio-based private investment brokerage firm, to form First Federal Investment Professionals (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:21:23 GMT)
Scotiabank May Open Peru, Chile Investment Banks, McDonald Says
March 7 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Nova Scotia, Canada's third- biggest lender, plans to open investment banks in countries such as Peru and Chile to do more business with mining clients, said Stephen McDonald, co-chief executive officer of Scotia Capital. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:46:27 GMT)
Workforce Investment Board seeks comment
The Local Strategic Unifying Workforce Plan and Contract of the Linn, Benton, Lincoln Workforce Investment Board is available for public comment through March 30. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:03:00 GMT)
Foreign Investment for Poverty Reduction in Africa
Foreign Direct Investment can be a necessary boost for a countries economy, but the money has not been distributed evenly in Africa. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:20:08 GMT)
Bush: Mexico needs investment in energy sector
President Bush urged Mexico on Wednesday to seek more investment to boost state-run oil monopoly Pemex's efforts to find oil in deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:41:53 GMT)
Subprime Crisis Raises Risks for Investment Banks
As the market's focus has zeroed in on the subprime mortgage crisis, the stocks of big investment banks have incurred some collateral damage. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 22:27:00 GMT)
Investment firm sues to stop Moonda from accessing joint accounts
Investment firm sues to stop Moonda from accessing joint accounts (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:31:41 GMT)
Foreign investment eyed with initiative
The Bush administration yesterday announced an initiative to attract and retain foreign investment in the United States, saying the government's current hands-off attitude toward such investment is out of date. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:12:27 GMT)
Japan, India Plan Talks on Oil Field Investment, Coal (Update1)
March 8 (Bloomberg) -- Japan and India, the world's fourth- and fifth-biggest energy users, plan talks that may lead to joint investment in oil and gas projects, as well as sales of coal- fired and nuclear power plant technology. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:17:41 GMT)
Obama defends investment choice
Sen. Barack Obama said Wednesday that he did not believe it was a conflict of interest to seek investment advice and use the brokerage services recommended by a friend and political contributor. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:55:25 GMT)
Jeweler, investment firm to open on Northeastside
Jeweler, investment firm to open on Northeastside A jewelry store and a financial services office will move into new buildings to be built across from an entrance to the Fashion Mall at Keystone at the Crossing along East 86th Street. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:49:10 GMT)
Technology Investment Capital "buy," target price raised
NEW YORK, March 8 (newratings.com) - Analysts at BB&T Capital Markets maintain their "buy" rating on Technology Investment Capital Corporation (ticker: TICC). The target price has been raised from $18.50 to $19. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:46:58 GMT)
Investment Firm Sues To Stop Moonda from Accessing Joint Accounts
PITTSBURGH (AP) - An investment firm has sued to prevent a Pennsylvania woman accused of arranging the Ohio Turnpike murder of her millionaire husband from accessing money in two retirement accounts. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:11:40 GMT)
It’s morning again in Israel: High-tech investment booms anew
Chairman of IVC Research Center, Ze´ev Holtzman. An annual report on venture-capital investment in Israel seems to confirm that Israel’s high-tech sector is emerging from the doldrums. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:07:31 GMT)
Tax Tip 37: Tax rates for child's investment income
Part or all of a child's investment income may be taxed at the parent's rate rather than the child's rate. Because a parent's taxable income is usually higher than a child's income, the parent's top tax rate will often be higher as well. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:25:41 GMT)
Hutchison Essar charged with breaking investment rules
An Indian NGO (non-government organization) called Telecom Watchdog has filed a petition with the High Court of Delhi, alleging that foreign shareholding in mobile services operator Hutchison Essar is in breach of the Indian government's regulations on foreign direct investment (FDI). (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:41:45 GMT)
Hutchison Essar charged with breaking investment rules
( InfoWorld ) - An Indian NGO (non-government organization) called Telecom Watchdog has filed a petition with the High Court of Delhi, alleging that foreign shareholding in mobile services operator Hutchison Essar is in breach of the Indian government's regulations on foreign direct investment (FDI). Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. (HTIL) announced in February that it had ... (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:01:09 GMT)
India Government OKs Policy For Petrochemical Investment Regions
NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- The Indian government Thursday cleared a policy to establish petroleum, chemicals and petrochemicals investment regions or PCPIRS in the country, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:09:16 GMT)
Vertical Hour Recoups $2.6 Million Investment
The Vertical Hour , the Broadway play starring Julianne Moore and Bill Nighy, has recouped its $2.6 million investment just over three months after opening night. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:13:47 GMT)
Apartment Investment & Management downgraded to "underperform"
NEW YORK, March 8 (newratings.com) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets downgrade Apartment Investment & Management Company ( AIV.NYS ) from "sector perform" to "underperform." The target price has been reduced from $62 to $56. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:31:38 GMT)
Fernandez Seeks Puerto Rico Investment
President Leonel Fernandez is seeking new investment from Puerto Rico under the Dominican Republic's new trade deal with the United States, his office said Thursday. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:29:54 GMT)
Are you a likely target of investment scams?
Here's a question for you: Who's more apt to become an investment-fraud victim? (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 23:51:11 GMT)
Hundreds have applied to be Berkshire's investment manager
The job applications from investment managers who want to work with legendary investor Warren Buffett have started to pile up around Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:07:27 GMT)
China may allow direct foreign investment by individuals
China's foreign exchange regulators are considering allowing individuals to convert their yuan holdings into foreign currencies for direct investment in overseas markets. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:50:52 GMT)
Macquarie buys Giuliani investment firm
An Australian investment consortium that has been involved in leasing and operating U.S. toll roads now has acquired Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani's Giuliani Capitol Advisors. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 06:11:20 GMT)
China to form foreign exchange investment firm
Beijing, March 9 (Xinhua) China is preparing to set up a foreign exchange investment company directly under the cabinet, to make better use of its massive foreign exchange reserve, Finance Minister Jin Renqing said Friday. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:26:02 GMT)
Creditors Ask Philippines To Focus On Attracting Investment
MANILA -(Dow Jones)- Multilateral agencies and foreign creditors Friday asked the Philippine government to focus on drawing in more investment as a follow- through to improvements made on the fiscal front. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:23:45 GMT)
Public Service Seeks Alternative Investment Market Admission
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Public Service said Friday that it seeks Alternative Investment Market admission of its ordinary Shares at an issue price of GBP1.50 to raise GBP34 million on Mar. 23, 2007. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:08:42 GMT)
AIMCO Apartment Investment & Management downgraded to "underperform"
NEW YORK, March 9 (newratings.com) - Analyst Dave Rodgers of RBC Capital Markets downgrades AIMCO Apartment Investment & Management Company ( AIV.NYS ) from "sector perform" to "underperform." The 12-month target price has been reduced from $62 to $56. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:46:50 GMT)
EUROPEAN ISLAMIC INVESTMENT BANK - EIIB
Wed 17 May 2006 European Islamic Investment Bank made an uncertain start to life on AIM today as the shares briefly leapt from their 25p float price before losing over 40% of their value by lunchtime. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:28:52 GMT)
Ahura Scientific Secures $7 Million Venture Capital Investment
Ahura Scientific, Inc., a leader in rugged, handheld optical systems for chemical identification, today announced it has expanded its equity funding with an additional $7 million infusion of investment capital, bringing the total funds invested to date to $29.5 million. This investment is a result of the company's strong growth and aggressive product development pipeline and will be used to ... (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust 2006 Earnings Rise, Revenues Up - Quick Facts
(RTTNews) - InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust (INN_U.TO), reported fiscal year 2006 net income of C$38.6 million or C$0.734 per unit, compared to net income of C$16.95 million or C$0.361 per unit in the last year. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:23:03 GMT)
Slovenia 2006 GDP Up 5.5% On Surging Fixed Investment
Slovenia's economy grew 5.5% on the year in 2006, spurred by a double-digit surge in investment, the country's statistical office said Friday, citing seasonally adjusted figures. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:40:22 GMT)
Murdock Makes First Major Biotech Investment - $33M in Vaccine Firm
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Billionaire David Murdock has made a $33 million investment in a therapeutic vaccine company, but the focus of the vaccine and the name of the venture were not disclosed. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:47:37 GMT)
$300M real estate investment fund launched
AIC Ventures launched a $300 million investment fund through its subsidiary, NL Ventures VI LP. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 20:58:38 GMT)
Former investment firm executives indicted for fraud
Two former Global Power Global Wealth Enterprises executives were indicted on multiple charges involving a fraudulent investment scheme, U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway said Friday. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 21:29:51 GMT)
Ford Motor Company Announces Investment in Sharonville Transmission Plant
DEARBORN, Mich., March 9 -- Ford Motor Company today announced a $200 million investment in the Sharonville Transmission Plant for a future transmission that will make Ford a leader in high-performance, fuel-efficient powertrains. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 23:15:14 GMT)
Harsch Investment Properties adds two I-880 properties for $64.5M
Portland, Ore.-based Harsch Investment Properties has made its first foray into the Interstate 880 corridor, acquiring two industrial properties in San Leandro and Union City for $64.5 million. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 23:51:28 GMT)
Sharonville Ford plant wins $200M investment
A package of incentives and a productive work force helped Ford's Sharonville plant win a $200 million investment from its parent. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:14:27 GMT)
Investment in alpaca herd isn't fleecing Ahwatukee woman
Ahwatukee resident Mary Wilcox was looking for investment property but ended up investing in a herd of alpacas. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 04:35:03 GMT)
Grayco Partners Executes Investment Agreement With Camden Property Trust
Grayco Partners, a national multifamily real estate development firm specializing in well-designed properties in major U.S. markets, today announced an investment agreement with Camden Property Trust to identify, acquire and develop multifamily projects. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT)
China to open huge investment fund
Country will use its more than $1 trillion in foreign currency reserves. BEIJING - China will soon create one of the world's largest investment funds, with ramifications for global stock, bond and commodities markets and for how the U.S. finances its trade deficits. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:04:29 GMT)
Investment giant on way
China will soon create one of the world's largest investment funds, with ramifications for global stock, bond and commodities markets and for how the U.S. finances its trade deficits. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:12:55 GMT)
China prepares to create a giant investment fund
BEIJING | China will soon create one of the world’s largest investment funds, with ramifications for global stock, bond and commodities markets and for how the U.S. finances its trade deficits. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:23:44 GMT)
Investment scheme hurts local military families and church-goers
By Carol Ann Alaimo (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 07:28:34 GMT)
Protect investment when planning pool
Here's what you need to know about getting the most out of your project. So you're ready to take the plunge and add a swimming pool to your home? You better have patience and money by the gallon. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:20:21 GMT)
Investment execs indicted for fraud
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Two executives of a St. Louis-based company used a pyramid scheme to defraud investors, according to a federal indictment announced Friday. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:28:28 GMT)
China Will Keep Buying U.S. Treasuries, Wu Says (Update2)
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- China will keep buying U.S. Treasuries after a new state investment agency begins operations to help the nation manage its $1.07 trillion foreign-exchange reserves, central bank Vice Governor Wu Xiaoling said. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:20:55 GMT)
W. Chester investment firm bought
WEST CHESTER -- AmeriServ Financial Inc. is the new owner of West Chester Capital Advisors. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:09:22 GMT)
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