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CORRECTED:LG.Philips aims to make 11 mln modules by '11
(Correcting the fourth paragraph to make clear it refers to total planned investment) (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 02:49:19 GMT)

'Investment porn' panned by DFA funds reach Fama's gospel
Weston Wellington looks out at his new recruits and warns them of what he calls one of the great evils of Wall Street: "investment pornography." Wellington, a vice president at Dimensional Fund Advisors, flashes slides of magazine headlines such as "The Next Microsoft" and "Tech Stocks, Everyone's Getting Rich." (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 06:39:49 GMT)

China investment funds post record opg profit of 270.8 bln yuan in 2006 - Xinhua
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - Investment funds in China posted record operating profit of 270.8 bln yuan last year, helped by the stock market's good run, Xinhua news agency reported. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 08:49:12 GMT)

Investment fugitive back in Alabama
A 64-year-old fugitive in a multimillion-dollar investment scheme was extradited Saturday from Panama to Alabama, federal officials said. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:07:53 GMT)

Care Investment Trust to raise $275M in IPO
CIT Group said that Care Investment Trust, the newly formed REIT, will help finance a wide range of healthcare facilities. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:21:43 GMT)

Near-campus real estate good (or great) investment
Dear Steve, I am looking to purchase a property very close to a university -- probably to rent out. Slightly more than half of the owners there are renting out their homes. What long-term effect on value and resale do all these rentals have and what other potential issues are there to consider? (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:32:17 GMT)

Business investment fell 1.2 percent in February
WASHINGTON — Business investment fell for a second-consecutive month in February, the government said in a report that offered disappointing news about a key sector of the U.S. economy. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:39:37 GMT)

China's schizophrenic outlook
If investment continues at more than 20 percent a year, what has been a source of growth for years could turn out to be a curse. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:29:48 GMT)

AT&T In Negotiations For Investment In Telecom Italia
AT&T Inc. today said it is in negotiations for a potential indirect investment in Telecom Italia S.p.A. The proposal is for AT&T to purchase a one-third stake in Olimpia S.p.A., a holding company with approximately 18 percent of Telecom Italia's ordinary shares, subject to satisfactory completion of AT&T's due diligence, agreement on other terms of the transaction, and satisfaction of other ... (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:59:00 GMT)

Thailand Investment Curbs Backfire, Set Stage for Rally in Baht
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Thailand's baht, the best performer among Asian currencies this year, may keep gaining because investment restrictions aimed at protecting exporters have backfired. (Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:10:35 GMT)

UniCredit is hoping to enter the investment big league
UniCredit, the biggest Italian bank, plans to compete with top European securities firms by financing large buyouts and beefing up its mergers and acquisitions team, the head of its investment banking unit says. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 06:46:55 GMT)

Freestone Partners Completes Investment in Sweet Leaf Tea
Houston-based private equity firm, Freestone Partners, completed its capital investment in Austin-based beverage favorite Sweet Leaf Tea. (PRWeb Apr 2, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/Q291cC1TaW5nLUNyYXMtRmFsdS1NYWduLVplcm8= (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 07:06:48 GMT)

Investment advisor manages $500M
Frank Armstrong takes his job as head of an independent investment advisor firm more personally than he took his 19 years as a commercial pilot. That's because his clients' entire financial futures depend on his Coconut Grove company. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 07:21:50 GMT)

Jefferies Strengthens Global Healthcare Investment Banking Team With Senior Hire In London
The Jefferies investment bank today announced the hiring of Ronald Openshaw as a Director of Investment Banking within Jefferies' European healthcare practice. Building on Jefferies' established expertise in M&A and the capital markets, this addition further strengthens the Firm's global capabilities in this dynamic, high growth sector. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 09:00:00 GMT)

Mobile Operators Could Recoup Investment in Unbundled DSL Within Three Years, Says Analysys
LONDON----The provision of fixed broadband is becoming essential for mobile operators and they could quickly recoup the substantial investment necessary to offer their own unbundled DSL services if they achieved strong service uptake, says Analysys, the global advisers on telecoms, IT and media . (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 10:35:00 GMT)

Floyd Associates Invites Clients, Colleagues, and Friends to Join the Annual Investment Capital Conference Held at the ...
LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2007 -- Floyd Associates , a privately held consulting firm with expertise in corporate finance, business strategy, investment banking, and mergers & acquisitions invites clients, colleagues, and friends to join the 2007 Investment Capital Conference . (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:00:00 GMT)

AEHI, AEM and MAPS Update the Investment Community in All New Interviews With WallSt.net
On March 16, Don Gillispie, CEO of Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. updated the investment community in an all-new interview with www.wallst.net. Interview highlights include detailed discussions on the following topics: (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 11:00:00 GMT)

FX Solutions Announces Investment By Francisco Partners
FX Solutions, a leader in the rapidly growing retail foreign exchange market, announced today that Francisco Partners, one of the world's largest technology-focused private equity investment firms, has invested in excess of $100 million to recapitalize the company. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

AARP: Many worry about investment fraud
A new study shows that Hawai'i residents 50 or older are concerned about becoming a victim of investment fraud and that one-quarter of them has suffered from or known someone who has suffered from fraud. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:13:42 GMT)

NovoDynamics(R) Announces a Multi-Million Dollar Strategic Investment and Technology Advancement Agreement With In-Q-Tel
NovoDynamics Inc., the creator of VERUS, the most advanced Middle Eastern optical character recognition software, announced today that it has entered into a multi-million dollar strategic investment and technology advancement agreement with In-Q- Tel, the independent strategic investment firm that identifies innovative technologies to support the mission of the U.S. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 13:00:00 GMT)

BullMarket.com Offers Investment Opinion on Mortgage REITs
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 mortgage REITs, including Opteum , New York Mortgage Trust , Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group , Anworth Mortgage Asset , and Annaly Capital Management . (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:03:00 GMT)

BTB Real Estate Investment Trust: Grant of Options to Purchase Units to an Officer
MONTREAL, QUEBEC-- - The trustees of BTB Real Estate Investment Trust , announced today the grant of options to purchase 100,000 units of BTB REIT to Mr. Benoit Cyr, Chief Financial Officer of BTB REIT. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:21:10 GMT)

National Investment Managers Inc. Reports Record Financial Results
NEW YORK----National Investment Managers Inc. , a nationally-based and regionally-operated retirement plan administration and investment management company, announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2006. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:22:00 GMT)

Global Diversified Investment Grade Income Trust II - Expected volatility of the net asset value
As provided in the prospectus of Global Diversified Investment Grade Income Trust II , a net asset value is published monthly for the units of the Trust. In order to calculate the NAV of the Trust, the trustee, Global Digit II Management Inc. receives from Winchester Capital, a division of Deutsche Bank A.G. an indicative price on the value of the financial contracts. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:23:00 GMT)

Global Diversified Investment Grade Income Trust Series 2004-1 - Estimated net asset value as at March 31, 2007 - ...
As provided in the prospectus of Global Diversified Investment Grade Income Trust Series 2004-1 , a net asset value is published monthly for the units of the Trust. In order to calculate the NAV of the Trust, the co-trustees, Metcalfe & Mansfield Alternative Investments Corp. and 4227298 Canada Inc. receive from the counterparty to the financial contracts an indicative price on the value of such ... (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:25:00 GMT)

First National Launches Nebraska's Only Full-Service Investment Bank
OMAHA, Neb.----First National of Nebraska, one of the nation's largest banking holding companies headquartered west of the Mississippi River, announced the launch of First National Investment Banking , the only full-service investment bank in Nebraska, according to Clark D. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:26:00 GMT)

New Investment Boosts Sochi 2014 Bid
Sochi’s bid for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games got another boost following discussions last week between the city of Sochi and the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development on new investment opportunities in the Krasnodar Region. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:56:24 GMT)

E-Learning Course: Collective Investment Schemes Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "E-Learning Course: Collective Investment Schemes " to their offering. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:26:00 GMT)

AMCORE Investment Group Hires New Executive Vice President
AMCORE Investment Group, N.A. is pleased to announce Russell Campbell has joined the company as executive vice president. Campbell will direct all aspects of the trust, investment management and private banking businesses. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:36:00 GMT)

Silicon Navigator Receives Investment From Intel Capital for Development of OpenAccess Solutions
Silicon Navigator(TM) Corporation announced today that it has received an investment from Intel Capital to further mutual goals of expanding the scope and usage of OpenAccess-based products. Silicon Navigator is a leading provider of broad-based Electronic Design Automation solutions based natively on the Open Source, OpenAccess database. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:44:00 GMT)

Laserfiche Solution Provides New Capabilities and Resources for Registered Investment Advisors
LONG BEACH, Calif.----Laserfiche, a document management solutions firm, today announced a major campaign that will strategically focus on serving the needs of the Registered Investment Advisors community. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 16:00:00 GMT)

PIMCO's Bill Gross' April "Investment Outlook" Available as a Podcast Titled "Grim Reality"
PIMCO today announced that Chief Investment Officer and Founder Bill Gross' April "Investment Outlook" is available free of charge as a podcast on iTunes.com and pimco.com. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:33:00 GMT)

Investment company to keep trying for Riviera
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – An investment group trying to acquire the parent company of the Riviera is asking the company's board of directors to step aside and let the stockholders decide the company's fate. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:43:24 GMT)

AirAsia Owners to Launch Investment Co.
The owners of Malaysian budget airline AirAsia said Monday they will launch a low-cost investment portal on the Internet that will aim to serve ordinary people who have no money for big investments. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:02:08 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. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:34:09 GMT)

Trimark Canadian Small Companies Fund Reopens For New Investment
AIM Trimark Investments today announced that Trimark Canadian Small Companies Fund, which had been capped to new investments since May 17, 2002, is reopen to new investment effective immediately. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 19:12:00 GMT)

Ala. man sought in investment scam appears in court
A man sought by authorities for more than six years made his first federal court appearance Monday following his capture in Panama, where authorities arrested him in an investment scam with victims including Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:06:48 GMT)

ICMA-RC Introduces Suite of Investment Advisory Services to Retirement Plan Participants
ICMA-RC today announced the introduction of a comprehensive suite of retirement investment advisory services under the banner Guided Pathways. The new program will allow participants to choose Asset Allocation Guidance, Fund Advice, or Managed Accounts services, depending on their individual retirement planning needs. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:22:00 GMT)

First National Starts Investment Banking
The nation's largest private banking company, First National of Nebraska, plans to expand its investment banking offerings to serve customers in several states. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:31:37 GMT)

Federal Realty Investment Trust initiated with "buy"
NEW YORK, April 2 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Banc of America Securities initiate coverage of Federal Realty Investment Trust ( FRT.NYS ) with a "buy" rating. The target price is set to $98. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:35:20 GMT)

Lightyear Capital Says Lightyear Fund To Acquire Neff From Odyssey Investment - Update
(RTTNews) - Monday, Lightyear Capital LLC, a private equity firm focused on financial services, announced that Lightyear Fund II, L.P. has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Neff Corp., a construction equipment rental company, from Odyssey Investment Partners. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:46:30 GMT)

First National Nebraska launches fully-fledged investment bank
OMAHA — The nation’s largest privately held banking company, First National of Nebraska, plans to expand its investment banking offerings to serve customers in several states. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:53:26 GMT)

AARP: Hawaii Seniors Worry About Investment Fraud
Investment fraud is a big concern for many older Hawaii residents, according to a new survey released Monday by the state and AARP. (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:55:30 GMT)

Investment scheme garners 5 year prison sentence
A Jersey City man who pleaded guilty to bilking hundreds of thousands of dollars from victims across the country, including elderly people in Monmouth County, was sentenced Monday to five years in prison. On Dec. 13, Patrick Dacosta, 47, owner of the investment company Ultimate Chasers of East Orange, pleaded guilty to four counts of wire fraud, admitting that he engaged in an elaborate ... (Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:59:21 GMT)

Beaver County investment adviser pleads guilty in scams
An investment adviser from Beaver County who bilked clients out of about $200,000 pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to mail fraud. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:19:42 GMT)

BNP, Saudi Investment Bank Enter Deal
BNP Paribas Asset Management and the Saudi Investment Bank have signed a protocol on strategic cooperation in asset management in Saudi Arabia, the companies announced Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:15:25 GMT)

BNP, Saudi Investment Bank Agree on Deal
BNP Paribas Asset Management and the Saudi Investment Bank said Tuesday they have agreed to cooperate in asset management in Saudi Arabia. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:42:41 GMT)

Cisco Creates Russian Investment Fund
Cisco Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CSCO - message board ) has set up a "venture capital initiative" to invest in startups and local investment funds in Russia, and has already pumped some cash into a Russian e-commerce Website, the company announced Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:51:30 GMT)

MicroCHIPS Receives Equity Investment from Leading Pharmaceutical Company
BEDFORD, Mass.----MicroCHIPS, Inc., a leading developer of innovative drug delivery and biosensing devices, today announced a $13.4 million round of investment funding led by Novartis Venture Fund. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Sovereign Reports Realization Of Its Entire Investment In CMGL Group - Quick Facts
(RTTNews) - Sovereign Capital Partners LLP, on Tuesday said it realised its entire investment in CMGL Group Ltd., a provider of outsourced claims and insurance management services, through a Â£32m sale to Capita Group Plc. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:18:39 GMT)

Calyon Corporate And Investment Bank Makes Two New Hires
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Calyon Corporate and Investment Bank Tuesday announces two new hires to its Global High Yield team - David Weinstein and Stephen Elliott. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:46:47 GMT)

Emerging Real Estate Says Bulgaria is Still a Sound Investment in 2007
Bulgaria's property scene has been subject to a meteoric rise over the last few years - fact! A decade ago, the country was seen as a poor, eastern block state riddled with crime and corruption but both international and home-grown developers soon realised its potential, and, thanks to massive investment, Bulgaria is now one of the world's top property hot spots. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:15:00 GMT)

Northern Trust Enhances Stock-Level Attribution for Investment Management and Custody Clients
Northern Trust today announced performance reporting enhancements that enable stock-level attribution for institutional investors and investment managers. Stock-level attribution allows clients to better evaluate investment decisions by providing a greater level of detail, and rounds out a full set of attribution capabilities offered by Northern Trust, including fixed-income, cross-asset-class ... (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:30:00 GMT)

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIAA) to Host Alternative Investment Professionals in Chicago on ...
AMHERST, Mass.----The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association® --an independent, not-for-profit international organization that provides a charter program for professionals in alternative investments--will host an informational seminar and lunch event in Chicago on April 19. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:47:00 GMT)

Needham & Company, LLC Expands Investment Banking Team Covering New England Technology Companies
NEW YORK----Needham & Company, LLC, a privately held, full-service investment bank, announced today that James A. Simms and John O. Higgins have joined the firm's investment banking team covering the technology sector from the Boston office. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:29:00 GMT)

Clubs nurture investment savviness
CRANBERRY — Mike Berman got the bug about 15 years ago and since then, he’s spent a lot of time helping others catch the fever: organizing and/or joining an investment club. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:38:30 GMT)

China's investment watch
Is China becoming more restrictive towards foreign investment? New rules on foreign mergers and acquisitions issued in 2006 suggest that it might be, even if those rules also include significant improvements. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:24:41 GMT)

IGT signs investment deal
RENO, Nevada – (PRESS RELEASE) -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to make an investment in Digideal Corporation, a gaming technology company based in Spokane Valley, WA. The closing of the investment is subject to approval by Digideal's stockholders, the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and subject to negotiated closing ... (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:12:44 GMT)

U.S., European Union To Expand Trans-Atlantic Investment Market
The United States and European Union seem poised to move their economic integration to a new, higher level by lowering regulatory and other hurdles to mutual direct investment and financial markets integration. That is the consensus among official statements and expert opinions shared with USINFO in advance of the U.S.-EU summit meeting scheduled to begin in Washington April 30. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:25:16 GMT)

Retail Investment Market Calms Down
When it comes to investing in retail properties--which form the basis of roughly half of all net lease deals--an emphasis on quality is back, according to a recent report by Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Brokerage Co. The rush to retail, while not over, has slowed down. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:03:48 GMT)

Cisco Launches Venture Program in Russia, Makes First Investment
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Networking giant Cisco Systems is launching a venture capital effort in Russia. Cisco plans to invest “direct investment opportunities” in technology startups. The program will also include investments in venture capital teams. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:57:35 GMT)

SEC Names Sennett Top Accountant in Investment Management Unit
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday said it has named Richard Sennett as chief accountant in its division of investment management, which oversees mutual funds and investment advisors. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:01:51 GMT)

Unusual but promising investment for UD students found on Brown Street: Tim’s
Undergraduates working for the Davis Center for Portfolio Management are uniquely positioned for one of the greatest investment moves of this or any other century. Here, in the very heart of the beloved city of Dayton, rests a goldmine of opportunity and a chance to realize every student’s dream. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:16:13 GMT)

Foreign Investment: Having It Both Ways?
Tough controls on overseas capital coming to the U.S. could be killers of jobs and growth. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:18:58 GMT)

Asset Control Says Fidelity Ventures Takes Majority Investment; Names Phil Lynch CEO, President; Acquires TAP Solutions ...
(RTTNews) - On Tuesday, Asset Control, a provider of Centralized Data Management or CDM solutions to the financial services industry, announced that Fidelity Ventures has taken a majority investment in the company. (Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:46:41 GMT)

NBC 10: Investment Company Buying Newport Grand
NBC 10 learns that a local real estate investment company is buying Newport Grand. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 03:12:22 GMT)

Investment Outlook For The Sector SPDRs
Michael Krause submits: Here's our current investment opinion for each of the nine Select Sector SPDRs: Consumer Discretionary SPDR : Were not bears on the U.S. consumer per se, but earnings estimates for XLY simply appear too optimistic to us, since they are predicated on a big increase in margins to levels never before achieved. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 06:22:58 GMT)

Fortress Investment Agrees to Buy Alea for 162 Million Pounds
April 4 (Bloomberg) -- Fortress Investment Group LLC, which manages private equity and hedge funds, agreed to buy the Bermuda- based reinsurer Alea Group Holdings Ltd. for 162 million pounds ($320 million). (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 07:12:57 GMT)

China faces risk of rebound in fixed asset investment - state planner
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - China faces the risk of a rebound in fixed-asset investment as local governments continue to push new projects, said the chief of the top economic planning agency. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 07:49:22 GMT)

Commentary: Foreign Investment: Having It Both Ways?
Tough controls on overseas capital coming to the U.S. could be killers of jobs and growth. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:09:22 GMT)

PERS awards 2006 investment earnings
The state pension system has doled out investment earnings from 2006 to all public employees' retirement accounts. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:24:43 GMT)

LANW, PALM and STKL Update the Investment Community in All-new Interviews With WallSt.net
On March 20, Michael Guirlinger, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Language Access Network, Inc. updated the investment community in an all-new interview with www.wallst.net . (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:00:00 GMT)

ForeSee Results Secures Major New Investment
ANN ARBOR, Mich.----ForeSee Results today announced the completion of a $20 million financing, led by Updata Partners with Investor Growth Capital as co-lead. The two investment firms join Ann Arbor firm CFI Group as investors in ForeSee Results. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Niko Resources Ltd. Announces a US$550 Million Credit Facility With Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking
CALGARY, ALBERTA-- - Niko Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has agreed to the terms of a US$550 million credit facility with Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:45:07 GMT)

S3 Investment Company Announces New Reverse Merger Client for Redwood Capital Subsidiary
S3 Investment Company, Inc., a holding company with two subsidiaries doing business in the China market, today announced that its Redwood Capital subsidiary has signed a new client, Shandong Green Paper Co. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:57:00 GMT)

Capital Investment Group Launches CIG PlenaStrategy(R) Fund, a new Fund of Funds
Capital Investment Group announces the launch of its new fund of funds, CIG PlenaStrategy® Fund. CIG PlenaStrategy Fund, LP will be managed in Southfield, Michigan under CIG Asset Management, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of CIG. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:37:00 GMT)

IMF Conference on Global Implications of China's Trade, Investment and Growth
China's emergence as a leading international investor and exporter has changed the world economy substantially. This conference, sponsored by the IMF's Research Department, will focus on China's increasingly important role as an engine of growth in Asia and China, and the nature of its tremendous growth in trade and investment over the last 20 years. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:22:29 GMT)

A thirst for foreign investment
For a country renowned for a frequently insular approach to the world, Japan has proved remarkably welcoming to foreign investments and foreign investment houses. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:36:01 GMT)

Deutsche Bank Further Strengthens Consumer Investment Banking Group
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. today announced it will expand its Consumer Investment Banking group in the Americas, adding Marco Habert and Jane DeFlorio as Managing Directors in New York. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:08:00 GMT)

River Cities Receives Investment from Ohio Fund, Closes on $80M
CINCINNATI, Ohio — River Cities Capital Funds, a venture firm with an office in Raleigh, has closed on a new fund and also received an investment from the Ohio Capital Funds. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:12:32 GMT)

Zell: I Bought Tribune As Long-Term Investment
In his first extensive interview since acquiring Tribune Co., billionaire investor Sam Zell said he bought the company as a long-term investment, and having the right content is the key to the company's success. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:55:02 GMT)

Debt markets could spoil investment banking party
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Adventurous CEOs and financial sponsors are likely to continue fueling growth for European investment banking, but potential upsets in debt markets could raise the cost of financing and undermine revenues later on. Investment banking fees in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region hit $7.9 billion at the end of the first quarter this year - the second highest quarterly ... (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:30:10 GMT)

Kubera's Socially Screened Investment Portfolio Outperforms S&P 500 by More Than 17 Percent
Kubera Portfolios, LLC, a leading national portfolio management company, today announced that its socially screened investment portfolio outperformed the S&P 500 Index by 17.6 percent over three years after fees. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:48:00 GMT)

Third Canadian General Investment Trust Limited Declares Quarterly Dividend
TORONTO, CANADA-- - Third Canadian General Investment Trust Limited has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share payable on June 15, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2007. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:18:15 GMT)

BTB Real Estate Investment Trust Announces a $22 Million Conditional Acquisition of an Office Building
MONTREAL, QUEBEC-- - The trustees of BTB Real Estate Investment Trust are proud to announce that they have entered into a conditional agreement to purchase one office building located in downtown Trois-Rivieres, in the province of Quebec. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 21:04:34 GMT)

Foreign Investment In Mexican Stocks Up 5.8% In March-Exchange
MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Foreign investment in Mexican stocks rose 5.8% month-on-month to $148.9 billion as of March 30, the Mexican Stock Exchange reported Wednesday. (Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:31:31 GMT)

Under García, Peru's debt rating climbs toward investment grade
The president has helped Peru post its biggest budget surplus last year since at least 1970, a reversal of the wage increases and nationalizations that stoked hyperinflation during his first term. Standard & Poor's and Fitch Ratings have responded by raising the country's debt rating. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 06:59:48 GMT)

Reply! Inc. Receives $6 Million in Series B Funding: New Cash Infusion Brings Total Investment to $23 Million
Reply!, Inc. ( www.reply.com ), the leading provider of life-stage relevant services for consumers and locally targeted performance-based marketing solutions, today announced that it has secured $6 million in additional funding. The new round of financing includes a major investment from Outlook Ventures, as well as new contributions from existing backer Scale Venture Partners (formerly BA ... (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:29:29 GMT)

Regent Communications: Riley Investment Suggests Sale of Company
Lon Juricic submits: In a 13D filing Wednesday morning on Regent Communications Inc. , Riley Investment Management disclosed a 6.5% stake in the company and a letter sent to the Board of Directors expressed its view that selling the company may offer the best alternative to realize shareholder value. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:52:52 GMT)

AMEX in 'highly preliminary' talks with investment group: New York Post
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Morgan Stanley - hired in January by the American Stock Exchange to help it convert to a for-profit entity - has wooed Susquehanna Investment Group to engage in "highly preliminary" discussions about the exchange, The New York Post reported in its Thursday editions. A source familiar with the discussions told The Post, "It's only in the information-gathering stage now. A ... (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 09:29:59 GMT)

DJE, XPL and TTES Update the Investment Community in All-New Interviews With WallSt.net
On March 29, Robert Hodgkinson, Chairman and CEO of Dejour Enterprises Ltd. updated the investment community in an all-new interview with www.wallst.net . (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:00:00 GMT)

QSGI to Provide Data Security & Compliance Services for US-Based Investment Bank
HIGHTSTOWN, N.J.----QSGI, Inc. the only data security and regulatory compliance provider offering a full suite of life-cycle services for a corporation's entire IT platform, today announced it has entered an agreement to provide its full suite of data security and compliance services for a leading investment bank, including on-site solutions at more than 90 offices and retail branches throughout ... (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:30:00 GMT)

American Mortgage Acceptance Company Completes Over $113.2 Million of Financing and Investment Volume
NEW YORK----American Mortgage Acceptance Company today announced the Company completed over $113.2 million of financing and investment volume in commercial mortgage loans or securities in the first quarter of 2007. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:30:00 GMT)

Newcastle Investment Corp. Announces Public Offering of Common Stock
Newcastle Investment Corp. announced today that it has agreed to sell 4,560,000 shares of common stock, for net proceeds of approximately $125 million, through an underwritten public offering. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:15:00 GMT)

Buffalo Gold Makes Strategic Investment in Upcoming Gold Producer Kinbauri Gold
Buffalo Gold Ltd.(OTC.BB: BYBUF)(Frankfurt: B4K) is pleased to announce that it is expanding its gold assets through a strategic CAD$5,500,000 investment in Kinbauri Gold Corp.. Kinbauri is using the proceeds of the brokered private placement to complete the purchase of the El Valle and Carles gold mines, the El Valle mill, auxiliary facilities, and two further exploration properties in northern ... (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:15:00 GMT)

BullMarket.com Offers Investment Opinion on Companies Impacted by the Boom in Commodity Trading
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 companies impacted by the boom in commodities trading including FCStone , Penson Worldwide , Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings , NYMEX Holdings , and CBOT Holdings . (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:32:00 GMT)

Vision-Sciences Announces a Strategic Investment in N.O.T.E.S
ORANGEBURG, N.Y., April 5, 2007 -- Vision-Sciences, Inc. announced today that it executed a definitive investment agreement under which Vision-Sciences acquired a strategic interest in Minos Medical, Inc. . Minos is a privately held California based development stage medical device company concentrating in the emerging field of N.O.T.E.S -- Natural Orifice Trans-luminal Endoscopic Surgery. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:36:24 GMT)

Zell Says He Bought Tribune As Long-Term Investment
In his first extensive interview since acquiring Tribune Co., billionaire investor Sam Zell said he bought the company as a long-term investment, and having the right content is the key to the company's success. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:46:52 GMT)

Schroder Investment Management (Luxembourg) S.A. selects RBC Dexia for sub-recordkeeping services
Schroder Investment Management S.A. has selected RBC Dexia Investor Services to provide locally-required Canadian sub-recordkeeping services for 23 of its Luxembourg investment funds, which are being distributed to offshore clients through the Canadian investment dealer network. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:30:00 GMT)

Beleagured MARTA member quits investment firm job
MARTA board member Ed Wall has resigned from his job as president of bond brokerage company Knox Wall. Wall, facing sex charges, resigned last week, according to a spokeswoman for Morgan Keegan and Co., a Memphis-based investment company. Wall, 43, has been charged with having oral sex with another man in a Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport bathroom last month. Wall has denied the ... (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:27:40 GMT)

Correia named executive director of Workforce Investment Board
Bridgewater native Tamika N. Correia will be the new executive director of the Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:57:59 GMT)

Proteon gains $12 million more in investment backing
Proteon Therapeutics Inc. is on track to test patients with the new drug it is developing this fall after lining up another $12 million in investment backing. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:41:35 GMT)

TCW's Diane Jaffee Awarded Separately Managed Account Honor by Standard & Poor's, Prima Capital and Investment Advisor ...
LOS ANGELES----The TCW Group, Inc., is proud to announce that Diane Jaffee, Senior Portfolio Manager of the TCW Relative Value Large Cap strategy, has received a 2007 Separately Managed Accounts Award from Standard & Poor's and its award partners, Prima Capital and Investment Advisor magazine. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:42:00 GMT)

American Equity Investment: Sound Financial Standing, Tremedous Growth
Andrew Corn submits: The Iowa based annuities and life insurance firm, American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. is a holding in the Clear Small Cap Value Portfolio since our purchase on 9/8/06. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:05:00 GMT)

Credentialing under Way for LAVA Investment Capital Conference
LOS ANGELES----Press who would like to attend the Los Angeles Venture Association's Investment Capital Conference 2007 on April 11 should contact Roger Bloom at roger@rogerbloom.com or 714-943-3310 to make arrangements. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:36:00 GMT)

Global Diversified Investment Grade Income Trust II - Net asset value as at March 31, 2007
Global Diversified Investment Grade Income Trust II announces that its net asset value per unit as at March 31, 2007, amounted to $6.83. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 20:44:00 GMT)

Investment banker named as examiner in Northwest bankrutpcy case
NEW YORK -- An investment banker was appointed on Thursday to examine the details of the Northwest Airlines bankruptcy case, in response to a request from an ad hoc committee of... (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:51:32 GMT)

Investment firm to acquire Remington for $118 million
North Carolina-based firearms manufacturer Remington Arms Co. has agreed to be acquired by New York investment firm Cerberus Capital Management LP for $118 million, the company said Thursday. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 03:51:58 GMT)

Investment banker named NWA examiner
An investment banker was appointed on Thursday to examine the details of the Northwest Airlines bankruptcy case, in response to a request from an ad hoc committee of shareholders who claim the airline is worth more than it says it is. The U.S. Trustee's office recommended investment banker Harvey Tepner, a partner in charge of restructuring at New York-based Compass Advisers LLP. Tepner's task is ... (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 05:18:04 GMT)

China tightens credit in new effort to cool investment boom
BEIJING | China told banks Thursday to increase their reserves for the third time this year, cutting the amount of money available for lending in a new effort to cool an investment boom that Beijing worries could lead to a financial crisis. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 05:56:43 GMT)

Zell bought Trib as long-term investment
In his first extensive interview since agreeing to acquire the Tribune Co., billionaire investor Sam Zell said he did so as a long-term investment, and having the right content is the key to the company's success. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 07:01:59 GMT)

Philippines must attract more investment to sustain growth - World Bank
MANILA (XFN-ASIA) - The Philippines must concentrate on attracting more investment in order to combat entrenched unemployment if it wants to sustain its economic growth, the World Bank said. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 09:19:11 GMT)

World Bank issues investment warning to the Philippines
The Philippines must concentrate on attracting more investment in order to combat the entrenched problem of unemployment if it wants to sustain its economic growth, the World Bank warned on Friday. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 09:46:31 GMT)

Citizens Bank may grow services for corporate, investment banking
A restructuring at the U.S. operations of a major Scottish bank could lead to more corporate and investment banking services for Western New York companies, but isn’t likely to change the retail branch business of its Citizens Bank subsidiary, officials said. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 11:07:25 GMT)

Homburg succeeds in offer for outstanding units of Alexis Nihon Real Estate Investment Trust
Homburg Invest Inc. and Alexis Nihon Real Estate Investment Trust announced today that 20,663,699 units of Alexis Nihon, representing approximately 70% of the issued and outstanding units, have been tendered to the take-over offer made by Homburg Acquisition Inc. , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Homburg. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 13:47:00 GMT)

Business investment fell 1.2% in February in closely watched report
Business investment fell for a second-consecutive month in February, the government said Wednesday in a report that offered disappointing news about a key sector of the U.S. economy. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:00:43 GMT)

Wenger says investment don't change a thing
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said the multi-million pound investment of American entrepreneur Stan Kroenke will not be decisive in changing the club's "basic human values." (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 18:58:19 GMT)

Fieldstone Investment Corporation Announces Further Operations Consolidation
Fieldstone Investment Corporation , a mortgage banking company that originates, sells, and invests primarily in non-conforming single-family residential mortgage loans, today announced that it plans to reduce the number of wholesale operations centers from nine to three and to close nine of its smaller retail branch offices. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:20:00 GMT)

Investment Firm To Acquire Remington For $118 Million
North Carolina-based firearms manufacturer Remington Arms Company says it's agreed to be acquired by New York investment firm Cerberus Capital Management for 118 million dollars. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:21:22 GMT)

Writer quits MarketWatch after investment conflict
A MarketWatch technology columnist is leaving the news service after media reports raised questions about her investment in a technology start-up, parent company Dow Jones & Co. Inc. said on Friday. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 04:48:48 GMT)

Stetson students top investment contest
DELAND -- For the seventh straight year, Stetson University's Roland George Investments Program took a top honor at the University of Dayton's annual Redefining Investment Strategy Education symposium. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 06:42:33 GMT)

Professor accused of investment fraud
An economics professor known for his flamboyant suits and million-dollar pen collection claimed amnesia after federal investigators discovered about $134 million missing from several investment funds he managed, according to court documents. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 10:45:36 GMT)

$1B Investment Planned for California Ski Resort
With more than $1 billion of investment planned, California’s Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Development Co.’s 2007/08 development program will be rolled out with Playground Destination Properties Inc. as the exclusive marketing, sales and listing agent for the real estate developments in the Mammoth Lake Area. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:03:48 GMT)

GOP nominates investment broker, florist to run for Belmar Borough Council
Borough Republicans have picked an investment broker and a florist to run for the GOP nomination for the two Borough Council seats up this year. Michael Seebeck, 47, of 110 Second Avenue and Victoria Renner, 50, of 1106 D Street, will be on the party's ballot in the June 5 primary, according to a prepared statement from Belmar Republicans that was released Friday. Seebeck, a Belmar resident since ... (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:43:53 GMT)

Investment Firms Open to the Masses, But Should You Buy?
NEW YORK -- In February, Fortress Investment Group, a manager of hedge funds and private equity, enjoyed a successful initial public offering. Now, Blackstone Group, a premier private-equity shop, is preparing to go public as well. And Wall Street is abuzz with promise of more to come. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 15:00:37 GMT)

The Sara Service Merges Property in Spain with Investment Properties Abroad
The Sara Service Spain, a Spanish property listings web site, have now added overseas investment properties to their online portfolio of property in Spain. Property investors and buyers can now avail of a wide range of international investment opportunities in Italy, Portugal, Cyprus, Morocco, Brazil, Egypt, America, Canada, Malaysia and the Caribbean. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

River Cities funds basking in an investment warm-up
The River Cities Capital Funds venture capital firm, which has fished the Central Ohio tech investment waters, has been in the middle of a flurry of activity. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 04:26:44 GMT)

Investment firms pack into Presidio
Babcock & Brown's unexpected decision to move its U.S. headquarters to the Presidio's Letterman Digital Arts Center solidifies the leafy enclave as a hot destination for boutique investment firms and hedge funds. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 05:02:19 GMT)

Omni Oil & Gas, Inc. Selects InfusionCapital as Investment Banking Advisor
Texas-based Omni Oil & Gas, Inc. has executed an engagement agreement with InfusionCapital to receive specialized advice on capital formation and enhanced exposure to the investment banking community. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Zacks Earnings Preview: Alcoa, Bed, Beth & Beyond, General Electric, MGIC Investment and Research in Motion
CHICAGO----Zacks.com releases the list of companies likely to issue earnings surprises. This week's list includes Alcoa , Bed, Bath & Beyond , General Electric , MGIC Investment Corporation and Research in Motion . (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT)

Investment fund Harris cuts Nikko Cordial holding to under 5%
TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Investment fund Harris Associates L.P. has cut its stake in Japan's Nikko Cordial Corp. by almost a fifth over the past three weeks, according to filings submitted to Japanese regulators on Monday. Documents submitted to the Finance Ministry's Kanto Local Finance Bureau show that the since March 15, the Chicago-based investment fund has sold 25.16 million shares of the ... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:44:55 GMT)

Integrated Trade Processing Secures $9 Million in Investment Round Led by Grail Partners
Integrated Trade Processing, Inc., a leading provider of customizable trade processing services to the securities industry, today announced that it has closed a $9 million Series D round of financing led by Grail Partners LLC, an advisory merchant bank specializing in the investment management industry. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT)