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W. Chester investment firm bought
WEST CHESTER -- AmeriServ Financial Inc. is the new owner of West Chester Capital Advisors. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 14:20:32 GMT)
Renault drives back into Iranian market
Over 100,000 Iranians have bought Renault's Logan car within a week of it going on sale, marking a success for the French manufacturer in its first investment in Iran since the Islamic revolution. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:14:31 GMT)
W. Chester investment firm bought
WEST CHESTER -- AmeriServ Financial Inc. is the new owner of West Chester Capital Advisors. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:15:06 GMT)
Kuwaitis Join Prodrive's Richards in Aston Martin Bid (Update1)
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Adeem Investment KSC and Investment Dar Co., two Kuwait-based Islamic investment companies, joined former rally champion David Richards to bid for Aston Martin, the British sports-carmaker made famous by James Bond spy movies. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:20:33 GMT)
W. Chester investment firm bought
WEST CHESTER -- AmeriServ Financial Inc. is the new owner of West Chester Capital Advisors. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:09:42 GMT)
Kuwaitis Join Prodrive's Richards in Aston Martin Bid (Update2)
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Adeem Investment KSC and Investment Dar Co., two Kuwait-based Islamic investment companies, joined former rally champion David Richards to bid for Aston Martin, the British sports-carmaker made famous by James Bond spy movies. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:20:33 GMT)
HOW I GOT THE JOB: Jack Suggs, investment banker
About the employer: Christenberry Collet & Co. Inc. is a Kansas City-based investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and financial and strategic planning for corporate clients throughout the country and abroad. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:21:30 GMT)
Kuwait firms agree buying Aston Martin stake
Investment firms will buy part of Ford's ultra-luxury unit, sources say. KUWAIT (Reuters) -- Kuwait's Investment Dar and Adeem Investment Co. agreed to buy a stake in Aston Martin, the iconic British carmaker made famous by the James Bond spy movies, an Investment Dar official told Reuters. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:48:48 GMT)
China Will Keep Buying U.S. Treasuries, Wu Says (Update3)
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 17:20:55 GMT)
W. Chester investment firm bought
WEST CHESTER -- AmeriServ Financial Inc. is the new owner of West Chester Capital Advisors. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 17:21:15 GMT)
Major Nikko investor says Citigroup offer too low
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Orbis Investment Management Ltd. said that Citigroup's $10.8 billion bid for Nikko Cordial Corp. (8603.T) is too low, joining a chorus of shareholders that separately control about 25 percent of the troubled Japanese brokerage's shares. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:24:13 GMT)
Hundreds have applied to be Berkshire's investment manager
OMAHA, NEB - . The job applications from investment managers who want to work with legendary investor Warren Buffett have started to pile up around Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s office in the past week. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 05:16:53 GMT)
Eisner to take on the Internet
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner built his career trying to identify and shape hit movies and TV shows. Now he's at it again, this time on the Internet. His investment firm, The Tornante Co., will announce Monday the formation of a studio, Vuguru, that will acquire and develop slickly written, produced and acted Web video. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 05:24:50 GMT)
Texas investment firm buys Holdaway Medical, hires CEO
Holdaway Medical Services Inc. is gearing up for growth with a new owner and CEO to take the regional medical supplier "to the next level," according to John R. Bohn Jr., the former owner of the company. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 05:26:37 GMT)
Head east for the hot pockets of real estate investment
Yes, East Nashville has been discovered, but that doesn't mean the opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors have dried up. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:02:03 GMT)
Ohio State's student investment portfolio a picture of perfect timing
A large Ohio State University endowment fund managed by business students has earned nearly $5 million dollars in the past seven months and is bearing down on its record value. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:10:26 GMT)
29West Announces Equity Investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity, LLP
29West, Inc., the Chicago-based developer of high-performance messaging software solutions, announced today the closing of an equity investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity, LLLP (SGE), a private equity affiliate of Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG). 29West announced plans to use the proceeds to grow its sales and technical offices in New York City and in London, as well as to grow its ... (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:22:56 GMT)
Sender's Hedge-Fund Tactics Help Change Style of Art Investment
March 12 (Bloomberg) -- Adam Sender's hedge fund has had a rough ride. Not so his art collection. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:36:05 GMT)
Citigroup's bid to take over Nikko Cordial rejected by third big shareholder
Orbis Investment Management said the ¥1,350-a-share offer undervalues the Japanese stock brokerage. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:37:45 GMT)
Private bid for Alliance Boots 'no way a done deal': report
A bid by US investment group KKR and the deputy chairman of Alliance Boots, Europe's biggest pharmacy chain, to takeover the group is far from set in stone, a business daily reported on Monday. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:22:11 GMT)
Allconnect Names Top Investment/Communications Executive to Board
ATLANTA----Allconnect, Inc. today announced a significant addition to its already strong leadership team with the naming of Edward H. Meyer, chairman, chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Ocean Road Advisors, Inc., and former chairman and CEO of Grey Global Group, to the Allconnect board of directors. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT)
Are Education Stocks a Wise Investment?
Stockerblog submits: OK, students, listen up! Benjamin Franklin said "An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. Most people agree that education is a great investment. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 09:18:19 GMT)
Accounting for investment income
Lower rates help ease the pain of sharing your investment earnings with the IRS. But you'll have to slog through more paperwork to get the better tax treatment. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
Books: "The Smartest Investment Book"
To learn more about many of the books discussed on The Early Show in February, check here. Among them, "Chocolates on the Pillow Aren't Enough: Reinventing The Customer Experience," by Jonathan Tisch . Read an excerpt . (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:00:01 GMT)
Commodities, Gold and Silver to Benefit from China's New Investment Agency
Sufiy submits: Last week China created SAFE, a new investment agency which will seek higher returns on its foreign currency reserves of more than $1 trillion. I like the Chinese - they can nail it down. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:09:36 GMT)
Alliance Boots shares continue climbing after bid approach
Shares in Alliance Boots soared on Monday as management at the pharmacy chain mulled a takeover approach from the group's deputy chairman and US investment group KKR. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:28:10 GMT)
Shares in British pharma group soar after bid approach
Shares in Alliance Boots soared on Monday as management at the British pharmacy chain mulled a takeover approach from the group's deputy chairman and US investment group KKR. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:56:24 GMT)
Eisner to take on the Internet
NEW YORK - Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner built his career trying to identify and shape hit movies and TV shows. Now he's at it again, this time on the Internet. His investment firm, The Tornante Co., will announce Monday the formation of a studio, Vuguru, that will acquire and develop slickly written, produced and acted Web video. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:06:04 GMT)
First Reserve and Odyssey Investment Partners Announce Sale of Dresser, Inc. to Riverstone
First Reserve and Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to sell Dresser, Inc. to Riverstone Holdings LLC . (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:30:00 GMT)
New Zealand meat processor to make dairy investment
Affco Holdings will sell three surplus plants for conversion to milk production. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:06:23 GMT)
Earnings Preview: Expecting Good News From Investment Banks; Pacific Sunwear Looking Cloudy
Charles Rotblut of Zacks.com submits: March Madness starts on Tuesday with the 64/65 game. For the overwhelming majority of bracket pools, the deadline is Thursday. As a result, productivity will definitely be lower on Thursday and Friday as college basketball fans everywhere watch their brackets get blown, potentially by schools such as Creighton, Vermont, [... ] (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:38:06 GMT)
Noble Investment Group Closes $310 Million Discretionary Equity Fund
Privately held Noble Investment Group , a leading investment management, operating and development organization in the lodging and hospitality industry, today announced the closing of the Noble Hospitality Fund, LLC with $310 million in equity commitments. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:47:00 GMT)
BullMarket.com Offers Investment Opinion on Fast-Casual Restaurant Chains
PRINCETON, N.J.----BullMarket.com , an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, announced today that it has provided subscribers with a detailed report on fast-casual restaurant chains, including Chipotle Mexican Grill , Cosi , Panera Bread and Jack in the Box . (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:51:00 GMT)
Higher Taxes Will Not Stem the Flow of Foreign Investment
Officials say China's new corporate tax law, which will raise taxes for foreign and domestic companies to 25% next year, will not affect the flow of foreign investment into the country. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:51:23 GMT)
Thames River hires investment head from HSBC
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Thames River Capital LLP has hired Michael Warren from HSBC Investments to be its investment director, the firm said Monday. Warren, who had been a managing director in sales and marketing at HSBC Investments, will also join Thames River's board. He started working at HSBC Investments in 2005, and was responsible for the launch of OpenFunds, a multi-manager product. Last ... (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:23:03 GMT)
Fortinet Wins Deal With Global Investment and Advisory Firm
Fortinet® -- the pioneer and leading provider of unified threat management solutions -- today announced that Babcock and Brown, a global investment and advisory firm that manages more than $30 billion in assets, has purchased and will deploy Fortinet's FortiGate(TM) multi-threat security systems to secure more than 1,100 users throughout its offices worldwide. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:00:00 GMT)
Delaware Investment Advisers Engages in Discussions with Logan Circle Partners
Delaware Investment Advisers today announced that it has entered into discussions with Logan Circle Partners about a possible transaction involving certain members of the taxable fixed income team and related institutional business. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:29:00 GMT)
Increased Sales Look Promising for Financial Advisors Who Understand Women's Investment Market
CHICAGO----While 43% of Americans with investment assets of $500,000 or more are women, many financial advisors don't understand the difference between the investment styles of women and men, according to Delia Passi and Kaplan Financial. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:29:00 GMT)
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Acquires 2440 M Street for $50.0 Million
ROCKVILLE, Md.----Washington Real Estate Investment Trust has acquired 2440 M Street, a Class A medical office building with a three-level parking garage in northwest Washington, D.C. for $50.0 million. 2440 M Street is well-positioned in the District's West End business district, just three blocks from George Washington University Hospital and 1 1/2 miles from Georgetown University Hospital. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:42:00 GMT)
China's Giant New Investment Agency
The country's soon-to-be state investment arm will be a major asset-management entity globally. Here's a look at the implications (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:41:59 GMT)
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust buys medical office building in D.C.
Perseus Realty and Westbrook Partners sold 2440 M St. NW for $50 million to Washington Real Estate Investment Trust. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:05:43 GMT)
Governor Begins German Investment Mission
Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm kicked off her investment mission to Germany. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:55:58 GMT)
Governor Begins German Investment Mission
Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm kicked off her investment mission to Germany Monday, meeting with executives from FEV Motorentechnik & Co. to thank them for their continued commitment to Michigan and to encourage future investment in the state. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:59:23 GMT)
Real Estate Investment Worldwide Balloons in '06
A new report by Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. put total investment in real estate worldwide in 2006 at a record $682 billion, a 38 percent increase over 2005, and nearly double the 2003 total. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:07:47 GMT)
Apartment Investment & Management upgraded to "neutral"
NEW YORK, March 13 (newratings.com) - In a research note published yesterday, analysts at Banc of America Securities upgrade Apartment Investment & Management Co ( AIV.NYS ) from "sell" to "neutral." The target price is set to $58. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:47:28 GMT)
Canada, India To Finalize Agreement On Investment Soon
(RTTNews) - Canada and India had made significant progress towards finalizing a Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement, which could conclude in the coming months. The negotiations are in the advance stages of completion. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:38:05 GMT)
Research and Markets: Examine Total SRM Software Investment in Italian MFG 2004-2010
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "SRM Software Investment in Italian Manufacturing " to their offering. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:45:00 GMT)
GACR of Over 20% Leads to New Tide of Investment in New Materials Industry
CCID Consulting released today an annual report on Investment Opportunities in China's Advanced Materials Industry, a study conducted by Huang Lei and Wu Xiaopeng of City Development Strategy Consulting Center. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
INVESTMENT: All set for a good dose of safe risk?
The three great Asian economies have one enticing characteristic in common for hungry financial services companies, even though in other ways they are as different as chalk and cheese. All have a raft of workers with a large chunk of money that they will need to invest wisely in the coming years to avoid a wretched retirement. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:00:35 GMT)
Nomura, Vietnam's State Capital Investment in equitization link
TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Japan's Nomura Holdings Inc. and State Capital Investment Corp. of Vietnam said Tuesday they have signed a memorandum of understanding to join hands in the equitization of Vietnamese state-owned enterprises. Nomura, Japan's largest securities business group by revenue, will support the Vietnamese government's initiative to equitize and privatize state-owned firms by ... (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:07:21 GMT)
Kuwait's Investment Dar bought 50% stake in Aston Martin
BEIRUT (Zawya Dow Jones) -- Kuwait's Investment Dar said Tuesday the stake it bought in Aston Martin represented 50% of the British sports car maker, or worth GBP240 million ($464.16 million). Investment Dar said in a statement on the Kuwait Stock Exchange website that it, along with others, signed a contract with U.S. car maker Ford Motor Co. for a majority stake in Aston Martin. Cash-strapped ... (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:07:31 GMT)
China's Giant New Investment Agency
On Mar. 9, China's Finance Minister Jin Renqing unveiled a government plan to overhaul the way the country manages its massive $1.07 trillion stockpile of foreign exchange (forex) reserves, the biggest in the world. China's forex holdings are gargantuan for any country, let alone a developing one. They are also growing at clip of about $20 billion per month thanks to the country's massive trade ... (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:08:43 GMT)
S3 Investment Company Announces CEO Interview With Wavelit.com
S3 Investment Company, Inc., a holding company with two subsidiaries doing business in the China market, today announced chairman and chief executive officer Jim Bickel is featured in a video interview on Wavelit.com. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:10:00 GMT)
US Cornell Capital Enters Into JV With Italian Investment Co
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Cornell Capital, a U.S.-based hedge fund, said Tuesday it has entered into a joint venture with Italian investment company, bhn Srl. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:38:46 GMT)
Lehman Has Stake in Tech Investment Firm
Investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. said Tuesday it has bought a 20 percent interest in D.E. Shaw group, an investment and technology development firm for an undisclosed sum. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:21:55 GMT)
C. Michael Armstrong Named Chairman of SV Investment Partners; Nicholas Somers and Monty Yort Become Managing Partners
SV Investment Partners , a private equity firm investing in business services companies in the U.S. middle market, today announced a series of moves designed to strengthen the Firm's organizational structure in order to best identify high potential opportunities and create value. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:30:00 GMT)
Lodging Interactive Offers Hoteliers Guaranteed Return On Investment
PARSIPPANY, NJ | Lodging Interactive, a leading provider of Interactive Marketing Services to the hospitality industry, announced today that it is offering clients a guaranteed Return on Investment (ROI) on its full service Internet Marketing programs. Lodging Interactive will guarantee that the direct revenue generated by their online marketing programs will be greater than their client’s ... (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:31:45 GMT)
Investment Tech Down on 'Neutral' Rating
Shares of Investment Technology Group Inc., which provides stock-trading tools for financial institutions, fell Tuesday after a Banc of America Securities analyst initiated coverage with a "Neutral" rating. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:54:07 GMT)
Lehman Brothers Holdings acquires stake in investment firm
NEW YORK, March 13 (newratings.com) - Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc ( LEH.NYS ), the fourth-largest US investment bank, Tuesday announced that it had acquired a 20% stake in DE Shaw Group. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 22:16:29 GMT)
Calderon asks U.S. for investment, not barriers
Mexican President Felipe Caldern welcomed his U.S. counterpart to his country Tuesday with a polite but blunt reminder that the once-friendlier neighbors now labor under tensions over immigration, drug trafficking and other issues. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:31:36 GMT)
Johnson Bank buys ACS Investment
Johnson Bank is buying ACS Investment Advisors of Madison to enlarge the bank's investment division. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 05:57:15 GMT)
Institute for Entrepreneurship Engages Investment Banker to Raise $250 Million in Grants for Student-Initiated ...
The Institute for Entrepreneurship (www.instituteforentrepreneurship.com), an organization that facilitates the development of successful entrepreneurs through education, has engaged an investment banker to raise $250 million in capital, which will be used to fund small businesses created by college students. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
Institute for Entrepreneurship Engages Investment Banker to Raise $250 Million in Grants for Student-Initiated ...
The Institute for Entrepreneurship ( www.instituteforentrepreneurship.com ), an organization that facilitates the development of successful entrepreneurs through education, has engaged an investment banker to raise $250 million in capital, which will be used to fund small businesses created by college students. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: ... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:33:26 GMT)
U.S. Energy Systems to Present at the Arch Investment Conference
U.S. Energy Systems, Inc. , a 'clean and green' energy company, today announced that it will present at the Arch Investment Conference at 9am on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in New York City at the St. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Brandywine Global Investment Management Appoints Douglas B. Baran Senior Vice President, Public Funds Sales
Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC announced today the appointment of Douglas B. Baran as senior vice president, public fund sales. In this role Doug will be responsible for new business development, specializing in public funds. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:44:00 GMT)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Sunrise Sunrise Senior Living Real Estate Investment Trust/
Sunrise Senior Living Real Estate Investment Trust announced today that Health Care Property Investors, Inc. is also appealing the Decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice involving, among others, Sunrise REIT, Ventas, Inc., HCP, and Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:46:00 GMT)
Investment banker starts equity firm for India buyouts
Munesh Khanna has $300 million to invest in companies that are distressed or need management help to revive their finances. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:06:53 GMT)
WestJet Launches Community Investment Program; Partners with Make-A-Wish Foundation(R) of Canada
CALGARY, ALBERTA-- - Members of the media are invited to the official launch of WestJet's new community investment program, WestJet Cares for Kids and the announcement of a new charity of choice partner Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:00:16 GMT)
BullMarket.com Offers Investment Opinion on Online Advertising Companies
PRINCETON, N.J.----BullMarket.com , an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, announced today that it has provided subscribers with a detailed report on online advertising companies, including 24/7 Real Media , ValueClick , and aQuantive . (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:25:00 GMT)
Dan Brennan Joins Diversified Investment Advisors as VP of Taft-Hartley Sales
PURCHASE, N.Y.----Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc., a national investment advisory firm specializing in retirement plans, announced today Dan Brennan has joined Diversified as vice president of Taft-Hartley Sales. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:30:00 GMT)
More apartment complex purchases for New Jersey investment firm
A New Jersey commercial real estate investment firm that spent $5.8 million in January for English Village, a 111-unit apartment complex in Moreau, N.Y., has purchased two more in Albany. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:51:07 GMT)
GE Real Estate Japan Establishes a Business Relationship With LCP Investment Corporation, a Listed Japanese REIT
GE Real Estate announced today that it has agreed to a transaction with LCP Investment Corporation , a Japanese REIT and LCP REIT Advisors, Ltd. , LCP's asset manager, whereby GE Real Estate, through a Business Cooperation Agreement with LCPRA, will provide preferential rights to negotiate the acquisition of certain qualified residential assets in GE Real Estate's portfolio, GE Real Estate and ... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:47:00 GMT)
/C O R R E C T I O N from source -- Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC/
Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC announced today the appointment of Douglas B. Baran as senior vice president, public fund sales. In this role Doug will be responsible for new business development, specializing in public funds. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:17:00 GMT)
UBS Investment Banking Co-Head McDermott to Leave (Update1)
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- Jeffrey McDermott, one of three global co-heads of investment banking at UBS AG, will leave on June 30 after six years at the Zurich-based bank, according to an internal memo. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:20:55 GMT)
UBS Investment Banking Co-Head McDermott to Leave (Update1)
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- Jeffrey McDermott, one of three global co-heads of investment banking at UBS AG, will leave on June 30 after six years at the Zurich-based bank, according to an internal memo. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:24:46 GMT)
El Paso Corporation Achieves Milestone as Pipelines Attain Investment-Grade Rating
El Paso Corporation announced today that on March 13, Moody's Investor Services upgraded El Paso Corporation's pipeline subsidiaries to Baa3, marking the first time since 2002 the pipelines have been rated investment-grade by the agency. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:50:00 GMT)
Nexity Financial Corporation Announces Expansion of the Investment Division
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.----Nexity Bank today announced the hiring of seven Investment professionals in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin market to join Nexity's Investment Division. Seasoned Investment professionals Kent Musbach, Brett Patten and Dennis Romero will lead the Milwaukee sales team. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:51:00 GMT)
UBS Investment Banking Co-Head McDermott to Leave (Update2)
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- UBS AG, Europe's largest bank by assets, said that investment banking co-head Jeffrey McDermott will leave on June 30 after six years at the Zurich-based bank. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:05:58 GMT)
UBS Investment Banking Co-Head McDermott to Leave (Update3)
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- UBS AG, Europe's largest lender by assets, said that investment banking co-head Jeffrey McDermott will leave on June 30 after six years at the company. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:09:46 GMT)
UBS Investment Banking Co-Head McDermott to Leave (Update4)
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- UBS AG, Europe's largest lender by assets, said investment banking co-head Jeffrey McDermott will leave after six years at the company. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:39:46 GMT)
UBS Investment Banking Co-Head McDermott to Leave (Update5)
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- Jeffrey McDermott said he's leaving UBS AG, Europe's largest lender by assets, as co-head of investment banking to look for a different job and may consider working at a hedge fund. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:51:05 GMT)
Co-Head of Global Investment Banking Will Leave UBS
Jeffrey A. McDermott, one of three global heads of investment banking, will leave ?to pursue outside entrepreneurial opportunities.? (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 03:46:48 GMT)
Hybrid battery maker Cobasys hires investment banker
Cobasys L.L.C., the leading North American producer of nickel-metal batteries for hybrid vehicles, said Wednesday that it has hired an investment banker to "explore strategic alternatives." (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:13:48 GMT)
U.S. investment surplus in trade turns negative
The deficit in the broadest measure of trade hit an all-time high in 2006, and for the first time the United States ran a deficit on investment income. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:39:11 GMT)
Wm Morrison flags £450m investment plan
LONDON (SHARECAST) - The UK’s fourth-biggest supermarket group Wm Morrison today reported “satisfactory” progress during the full year and announced details of a £450m investment programme. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:43:33 GMT)
Books: "Smartest Investment Book"
To learn more about many of the books discussed on The Early Show in March, check here. Among them, "The Smartest Investment Book You'll Ever Read," by Dan Solin. Read an excerpt . (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT)
India investment panel to process Vodafone venture in next few days
NEW DELHI (MarketWatch) -- India's Foreign Investment Promotion Board will process the application of U.K.'s Vodafone Group PLC to manage mobile phone company Hutchison Essar Ltd. in the next few days, Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath said Thursday. Nath was speaking to reporters after a meeting with Vodafone Chief Executive Arun Sarin. FIPB is a government body that clears all foreign ... (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:22:23 GMT)
PMI Group and MGIG Investment: Subprime Mortgage Storm Brewing
George Gutowski submits: Subprime mortgage default insurers such as PMI Group and MGIG Investment Corp will scratch back very soon. Insurers do not just write out checks. They will want to ensure that underwriting and documentation standards have been properly adhered to. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:00:22 GMT)
GE to boost healthcare investment in India
US giant General Electric's healthcare unit said Thursday it will step up investments and expand its workforce in India, seeking to tap a booming market for medical equipment and plentiful engineering talent. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:27:02 GMT)
Akzo Nobel Divests its Akcros Chemicals PVC Additives Business to UK-based Investment Firm, GIL Investments
ARNHEM, the Netherlands, March 15, 2007 -- Akzo Nobel has divested its Akcros Chemicals PVC additives business to UK-based private investment firm GIL Investments. Financial details were not disclosed. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:31:26 GMT)
UBS's Ken Moelis, Investment Bank President, May Leave the Firm
March 16 (Bloomberg) -- Kenneth Moelis may leave UBS AG as president of the investment bank after growing frustrated with the Swiss company's reluctance to commit capital to leveraged buyouts, two people with knowledge of the situation said. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:20:55 GMT)
China Econ Planner: Econ Stable On Slower Investment Growth
BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- China's current economic conditions are stable because investment growth slowed in the January-February period from a year earlier, National Development and Reform Commission Minister Ma Kai said Friday. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 02:38:36 GMT)
Mexico Government Launches New Agency To Promote Trade, Investment
MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Mexico's economy minister said Thursday a new government agency to coordinate trade and investment efforts should be up and running in about two months with an initial budget of 800 million pesos ($71.8 million.) (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:07:56 GMT)
China Jan.-Feb. Fixed Asset Investment Rises 23.4% Annually
(RTTNews) - Chinese fixed asset investment in urban areas rose 23.4% annually during January to February, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday. Economists expected an annual growth of 24.0%. Fixed asset investment amounted to 653.5 billion yuan. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:37:55 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. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:52:25 GMT)
China Premier Wen: Investment, Credit Growth Too Fast
BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- China's Premier Wen Jiabao said Friday the country's economy still faces serious problems from rapid investment, fast credit growth and imbalances in its international trade. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:07:55 GMT)
Red Hat to Double JBoss Investment
Linux distributor Red Hat Inc said it will this year double its research and development investment in the JBoss open source middleware it acquired in 2006 belatedly responding to a complaint of its former CEO. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:10:30 GMT)
India Fin Min: Country Witnessing An Investment Boom
NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- India is witnessing an investment boom but the government wants to make sure the investments are spread across all sectors of the economy, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said in parliament Friday. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:38:56 GMT)
U.S. deficit in investment income for first time
Washington -- The deficit in the broadest measure of trade hit an all-time high in 2006 and for the first time the United States even ran a deficit on investment income. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:10:17 GMT)
Investment in Factories Soars in China
Investment in factories and other urban fixed assets in China soared by 23.4 percent in January-February despite official efforts to rein in a construction boom, according to data reported Friday. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:35:35 GMT)
Ask the expert: Investment risks
The recent turbulence in global markets and the woes of the US subprime mortgage market have refocused investors on investment risks. There are few better people to assess those risks than Glenn Reynolds, chief executive and co-founder of CreditSights. Voted the leading independent credit research firm in Europe and the US in 2006, CreditSights assesses the risk of corporate and sovereign debts ... (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:06:05 GMT)
Deliberations continue in investment scheme trial
Jury deliberations continue today in the federal trial of a Minot man accused of bilking (m) millions of dollars from people through investment schemes and not paying federal taxes. The case of 63-year-old Frederick Keiser (KY'-zuhr) Junior went (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:59:04 GMT)
Akzo Nobel Divests its Akcros Chemicals PVC Additives Business to UK-based Investment Firm, GIL Investments
ARNHEM, the Netherlands, March 15, 2007 -- Akzo Nobel has divested its Akcros Chemicals PVC additives business to UK-based private investment firm GIL Investments. Financial details were not disclosed. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:01:52 GMT)
China: Investment won't hurt dollar
China's prime minister tried to reassure the world about its financial goals Friday, saying a planned company to invest some of its $1 trillion in reserves won't affect dollar-denominated assets and promising to reform unruly Chinese stock markets. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:03:14 GMT)
Iraqi Planning Minister Courts Arab-American Investment
Iraqi Planning Minister Ali Baban is urging Arab-American business leaders to seek economic opportunities in Iraq and says his government is working to make the country a stable environment for investment. “Any commercial or economic operation depends on stability, and this is the focus of the Iraqi government right now,” Baban tells members of the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce in ... (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:54:19 GMT)
DaimlerChrysler Still Weighing Ontario Investment (Update1)
March 16 (Bloomberg) -- DaimlerChrysler AG won't decide until mid-April whether to expand its Chrysler unit's Ontario plant where workers agreed to wage cuts and other concessions in exchange for the $597 million (C$700 million) investment. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 18:46:43 GMT)
Investment banks endure heavy pressure
Shares in Europe's leading investment banks came under sustained pressure this week amid mounting concerns about their exposure to the US subprime mortgage market. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:05:48 GMT)
AIG Global Investment Group Closes the Acquisition of P&O's U.S. Marine Terminal Operations from DP World
NEW YORK----AIG Global Investment Group announced that it has completed the purchase of 100% of the stock P&O Ports North America from P&O Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of global marine terminal operator, DP World. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:31:00 GMT)
Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Investment Company Limited announces monthly distribution
Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Investment Company Limited , a closed-end investment company trading on The Toronto Stock Exchange, announced today that it will pay a monthly distribution of CAN 6.0 cents per ordinary share on April 13, 2007 to all ordinary shareholders of record as of March 30, 2007 . (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:34:00 GMT)
The Turkish Investment Fund, Inc. Announces Rights Offering
NEW YORK----The Turkish Investment Fund, Inc. announced today the filing of a Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding a proposed rights offering to holders of the Fund's common stock. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 20:31:00 GMT)
Chrysler Plans $597 Million Ontario Plant Investment (Update2)
March 16 (Bloomberg) -- DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler unit assured the head of the Canadian Auto Workers union today that it intends to expand an Ontario plant where workers agreed to wage cuts in exchange for $597 million (C$700 million) in new investment. (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:16:27 GMT)
Minot man convicted in investment scheme
Federal court officials say jurors have found a Minot man guilty on charges of bilking (m) millions of dollars from people through investment schemes and not paying federal taxes. The case of 63-year-old Frederick Keiser (KY'-zuhr) Junior went (Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:29:04 GMT)
London investment rep opens San Francisco office
The London foreign direct investment agency, Think London, is placing a West Coast representative in San Francisco starting Tuesday. (Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:46:35 GMT)
C-BASS and Fieldstone Investment Corporation Amend Merger Agreement
Credit- Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC , the established leader in servicing and securitizing credit-sensitive residential mortgages, and an affiliate of MGIC and Radian Group Inc. , and Fieldstone Investment Corporation , a mortgage banking company that originates, sells, and invests primarily in non-conforming single-family residential mortgage loans, today announced that they ... (Sat, 17 Mar 2007 01:19:00 GMT)
Investment firm hires ex-LA Times publisher
LOS ANGELES - Former Los Angeles Times publisher Jeffrey M. Johnson, ousted when he defied Tribune Co. demands to cut the editorial staff, has taken a job with supermarket magnate and Yucaipa native Ron Burkle's private equity investment firm. (Sat, 17 Mar 2007 07:16:53 GMT)
China Raises Rates to Slow Inflation and Investment (Update2)
March 17 (Bloomberg) -- China raised interest rates for the third time in 11 months to curb inflation and asset bubbles in the world's fastest-growing major economy. (Sat, 17 Mar 2007 10:35:55 GMT)
China?s Central Bank Raises Rate
The People?s Bank of China hopes the increase will control a surge in bank lending and investment and prevent consumer prices from rising. (Sat, 17 Mar 2007 16:13:08 GMT)
Dubai Ports completes sale of controversial US operations
Dubai port operator DP World has completed the sale of its US operations, drawing the curtain on its controversial investment in the United States, the official WAM news agency reported Saturday. (Sat, 17 Mar 2007 17:13:55 GMT)
China Raises Rates to Slow Inflation and Investment (Update3)
March 17 (Bloomberg) -- China raised interest rates for the third time in 11 months to curb inflation and reduce asset bubbles in the world's fastest-growing major economy. (Sat, 17 Mar 2007 18:50:55 GMT)
China Raises Rates to Slow Inflation and Investment (Update3)
March 17 (Bloomberg) -- China raised interest rates for the third time in 11 months to curb inflation and reduce asset bubbles in the world's fastest-growing major economy. (Sat, 17 Mar 2007 18:59:14 GMT)
Asia's airports full, investments needed for upgrade: report
Airports in Asia are operating at close to full capacity and urgent investment is needed for upgrading infrastructure, an industry consultancy said Sunday. (Sun, 18 Mar 2007 07:43:21 GMT)
New on Seeking Alpha: Over 400 Contributors, Barron's on Biotech, Investment Conference Transcripts
Seeking Alpha Crosses 400 Contributors Seeking Alpha recently added its 400th and 401st contributors. Contributor number 400 is Scott Rothbort, the founder of LakeView Asset Management and a contributor to TheStreet.com. (Sun, 18 Mar 2007 09:21:44 GMT)
Why Your Home Isnʼt The Investment You Think It Is
Planning your retirement? Donʼt bet the house on it. Your home means a lot of things to you, most of them good. Your home gives comfort ... (Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:14:45 GMT)
China's central bank is raising rates to control surge in lending and investment
But higher rates could further widen China's politically sensitive trade surpluses with the United States and Europe. (Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:33:59 GMT)
Taiwanese businessman sues COP over investment deal
A Taiwanese businessman has filed a lawsuit against the owner of Coral Ocean Point Resort Club for allegedly not honoring their investment agreement. Jui-Tung Wang sued Suwaso Corp. for breach of contract, false representations, and unjust enrichment. (Sun, 18 Mar 2007 14:10:02 GMT)
Barclays proposes mega-merger with ABN Amro
British bank Barclays has approached Dutch investment bank ABN Amro with a merger proposal to create a global banking titan worth 80 billion pounds (155 billion dollars, 117 billion euros). (Sun, 18 Mar 2007 16:05:30 GMT)
Barclays proposes mega-merger with ABN Amro
Barclays has approached Dutch investment bank ABN Amro with a merger proposal to create a global banking titan worth 80 billion pounds. (Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:10:04 GMT)
Pemex Oil, Gas Reserves Drop By Half Since 2002 (Update2)
March 18 (Bloomberg) -- Petroleos Mexicanos, the third- biggest oil supplier to the U.S., said its reserves of oil and natural gas have dropped by half since 2002 because of a lack of investment, leaving the company in a ``critical'' situation. (Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:16:45 GMT)
Barclays proposes mega-merger with ABN Amro
British bank Barclays has approached Dutch investment bank ABN Amro with a merger proposal to create a global banking titan worth 80 billion pounds (155 billion dollars, 117 billion euros). (Sun, 18 Mar 2007 19:25:35 GMT)
Brazil Negotiates $1 Billion Investment To Become Full Member Of CAF
GUATEMALA CITY -(Dow Jones)- Brazil's government is negotiating with the Andean Development Corporation, known as CAF, to become a fully-fledged member, which would require an investment of about $1 billion, Brazilian Planning Minister Paulo Bernardo said Sunday. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 01:23:05 GMT)
Broker's focus needed to be on investment customers
Iused to be an accountant, on the sidelines watching people play the game. I wanted to play, too. I bought my first investment property a year after I started my career. In between auditing financial statements at work, I found myself spending every free moment reading about real es tate. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 04:15:21 GMT)
IDC hires Gomez to lead investment research group
International Data Corp. has hired an investment industry veteran to deliver stock-picking and technology-related advice on the financial services sector, marking the local company's first foray into a crowded industry dominated by Wall Street's biggest players. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 04:52:16 GMT)
Adviser completes investment training
Kent Tomlinson, an associate vice president and financial adviser for Morgan Stanley’s Global Wealth Management Group in Lawrence, has completed an investment consultant training program conducted by Morgan Stanley and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 05:14:53 GMT)
State's $38B pension system puts investment advice up for bid
The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, on a three-year streak of strong investment returns, is searching for a company to help it invest its $38 billion in assets. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 05:20:50 GMT)
Construct an investment portfolio to survive all seasons
As he looks for an investment manager to succeed him someday, Warren Buffett has set his standards high. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:15:34 GMT)
Johnson Investment Counsel Advises Bigger May Not Be Better
CINCINNATI----After an impressive seven year run for small cap stocks, institutional investors are scrambling for quality small cap equity managers. "These institutional investors seem to make a recurring mistake of setting an arbitrary threshold of assets under management, says Dale Coates, CFA, Vice President of Johnson Investment Counsel." (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Stratos to be Acquired by CIP Canada Investment Inc.
Stratos Global Corp. , the leading provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by CIP Canada Investment Inc. , a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Investment Partners Limited , a professional investment company with a focus on satellite services. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Sherbrooke Capital Announces Investment in FoodShouldTasteGood(TM)
NEWTON, Mass.----Sherbrooke Capital Partners, L.L.C., a venture capital fund focused on the health and wellness industry, today announced an investment in FoodShouldTasteGood, Inc. FoodShouldTasteGood markets a line of all natural, unique tasting tortilla chips. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
China Medical Technologies to Participate in the 10th Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference 2007
BEIJING----China Medical Technologies, Inc. , a leading China-based medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets advanced in-vitro diagnostic systems and high intensity focused ultrasound products, today announced that it will participate in the 10th Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference 2007. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
Dave Weymer Joins Noble Investment Group as a Managing Principal
Privately held Noble Investment Group , a leading investment management, operating and development organization in the lodging and hospitality industry, today announced that David J. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:54:00 GMT)
Investment group to buy ServiceMaster
Lawn care service and pest control provider ServiceMaster Co. bowed to shareholder pressure Monday and agreed to be bought by an investment group lead by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. in a cash deal valued at $4.5 billion. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:54:06 GMT)
Putnam Announces Liquidation of Putnam California Investment Grade Municipal Trust
BOSTON----The Board of Trustees of the Putnam Funds announced today the approval of a plan of liquidation and termination of Putnam California Investment Grade Municipal Trust . (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:08:00 GMT)
Investment group buying ServiceMaster in a $4.5 billion deal
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. Downers Grove-based Service-Master has bowed to shareholder pressure and agreed to be bought by an investment group lead by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier and Rice. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:11:34 GMT)
Investment Group to Buy ServiceMaster
ServiceMaster Agrees to Be Bought by Investment Group in Cash Deal Valued at $4.5 Billion (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:18:16 GMT)
Investment group buying ServiceMaster in a $4.5 billion deal
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. Service-Master has bowed to shareholder pressure and agreed to be bought by an investment group lead by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier... (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:38:09 GMT)
Stratos sold to Canadian investment company
Stratos Global says it has agreed to be acquired by CIP Canada Investment for $576 million. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:44:47 GMT)
Investment group to buy ServiceMaster
Lawn care service and pest control provider ServiceMaster Co. bowed to shareholder pressure Monday and agreed to be bought by an investment group lead by a private equity firm. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:16:56 GMT)
Taiwanese businessman sues COP over investment deal
A Taiwanese businessman has filed a lawsuit against the owner of Coral Ocean Point Resort Club for allegedly not honoring their investment agreement. Jui-Tung Wang sued Suwaso Corp. for breach of contract, false representations, and unjust enrichment. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:17:17 GMT)
Investment group buying ServiceMaster for $4.5B
Lawn care service and pest control provider ServiceMaster Co. bowed to shareholder pressure today and agreed to be bought by an investment group lead by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. in a cash deal valued at $4.5 billion. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:26:22 GMT)
US, Vietnam Launch Talks On New Trade, Investment Deal
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. and Vietnam have begun negotiations for a trade and investment framework agreement to build on other trade deals of recent years, the U.S. Trade Representative said Monday. (Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:38:08 GMT)
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