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U.S., China to negotiate investment treaty
The United States and China agreed on Wednesday to initiate negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty that would make it easier to invest in one another's corporations and to cooperate more on energy issues. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:48:27 GMT)
US, China launch talks for investment treaty, ink energy deal
The United States and China agreed Wednesday to launch negotiations to forge a bilateral investment treaty and inked a 10-year accord to achieve energy security, officials said. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:05:28 GMT)
Regulators Lay Plans for Investment Banks' Access to Fed Loans
June 19 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. regulators are planning how to let investment banks retain access to Federal Reserve loans if the central bank shuts an emergency program in September, two government officials said. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:31:44 GMT)
U.S., China Agree on Investment, Clash on Currencies (Update1)
June 19 (Bloomberg) -- China and the U.S. agreed to negotiate an investment treaty and urged each other to strengthen their exchange rates in the fourth round of semiannual economic talks. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:54:12 GMT)
Regulators Lay Plans for Investment Banks' Fed Access (Update1)
June 19 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. regulators are planning how to let investment banks retain access to Federal Reserve loans if the central bank shuts an emergency program in September, two government officials said. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:01:46 GMT)
Genworth's chief investment officer leaving firm
Insurance and investment services provider Genworth Financial Inc. said Thursday that Mark Griffin, senior vice president and chief investment officer, is leaving the company to pursue other interests. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:08:00 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks
Shares of investment banks fell early Thursday morning along with the broader markets as investors are still showing concern about ongoing problems in the credit markets. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:50:29 GMT)
Romania official says foreign investment doubled
A Romanian government minister says foreign investment in the country is twice what it was in the first four months of last year. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:28:36 GMT)
The Fed: Kohn offers faint praise for investment banks
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Donald Kohn offerd only faint praise for U.S. investment banks, saying that they had learned some lessons in the ongoing financial market turmoil and were hard at work shoring up their foundation of liquidity and capital. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:39:48 GMT)
Regulators Lay Plans for Investment Banks' Fed Access (Update3)
June 19 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. regulators are planning how to let investment banks retain access to Federal Reserve loans if the central bank shuts an emergency program in September, two government officials said. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:46:37 GMT)
Closing Glance: Investment Banks mixed
Shares of investment banks ended Thursday trading mixed, with both Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Morgan Stanley falling and Goldman Sachs gaining after posting fiscal second-quarter results this week. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:07:24 GMT)
Paulson Urges Clear Process to Close Investment Banks (Update2)
June 19 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson joined Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Sheila Bair in calling for bank regulators to have clear procedures for dealing with a failing investment bank. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:16:29 GMT)
Paulson, Bair Want System for Investment Bank Closure (Update3)
June 19 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson joined Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Sheila Bair in seeking a clear procedure for shuttering a failing investment bank in the aftermath of the Bear Stearns Cos. crisis. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:01:37 GMT)
Federal Judge Rejects 11th Circuit's Urging That Investment Company Be Punished
A senior judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has again dismissed a fraud case against an investment company, despite a strong suggestion from a federal appeals court that the company did wrong and deserved to be punished. Last year, an 11th Circuit panel reversed key parts of a 2005 decision by Judge Marvin Shoob, who had ruled that the SEC was wrong to close ... (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:54:59 GMT)
Thai Market for Alternative Investment hosts regional forum
The Market for Alternative Investment (mai) hosted the 5th Asia-Pacific New Markets Forum, involving executives representing new market stock exchanges from 12 countries, on June 18 – 19, in Bangkok. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:14:20 GMT)
Federal Judge Rejects 11th Circuit's Urging That Investment Company Be Punished
A senior judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has again dismissed a fraud case against an investment company, despite a strong suggestion from a federal appeals court that the company did wrong and deserved to be punished. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:02:44 GMT)
Vietnam commits to transparent investment environment
VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese Government commits to build a favourable, equal, open and transparent investment environment, Finance Minister Vu Van Ninh told domestic and foreign investors during an online video forum on June 19. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:25:10 GMT)
ATOS ORIGIN SHARES UP SHARPLY ON FUND INVESTMENT
PARIS, June 20, 2008 (AFP) - Shares in French information technology consultancy Atos Origin rose sharply Friday after a surprise foray into the company by investment fund PAI Partners which took a near 18 percent holding. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:56:56 GMT)
Iran says lift sanctions to boost oil investment
World oil producers and consumers should work on removing sanctions and soothing Middle East security fears to boost investment in new production capacity, Iran's OPEC governor said on Friday. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:47:00 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks fall with market
Shares of investment banks fell in morning trading Friday amid continued concern surrounding deterioration in the credit and lending markets. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:52:40 GMT)
Agrium may write off Egypt plant investment
Agrium Inc. said Friday that it may have to write off its $280 million investment in its EAgrium plant as a result of a vote by the Egyptian parliament to recommend moving the plant. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:32:29 GMT)
Zacks Investment Research Announces Acquisition of CRSP Proxy Stock Performance Graph Services and Exclusive Index ...
Zacks Investment Research, Inc. and The Center for Research in Security Prices of the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago today announced that Zacks has acquired the CRSP Proxy Graph Service and that Zacks will be the exclusive licensee of the twenty-four CRSP calculated NASDAQ and AMEX Industry Indexes. These CRSP Total Return Indexes for the NASDAQ and AMEX include: NASDAQ ... (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:43:09 GMT)
Oil prices and investment portfolios
We have all been dismayed by seeing gasoline at well over $4 per gallon, and stunned by how much it costs to “fill ‘er up” at the pump. Is the recent sharp increase in energy prices only a bubble, or is it a sustainable trend? What impact will high oil prices have on investment portfolios? (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:17:05 GMT)
Credit Suisse fires 75 UK investment bankers
LONDON (Reuters) - Credit Suisse Group is cutting about 75 jobs across its British investment banking division, the bank said in a statement on Friday. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:19:32 GMT)
Credit Suisse fires about 75 UK investment bankers
Credit Suisse Group said on Friday it is cutting about 75 jobs across its British investment banking division, in a move which analysts said signals more layoffs at the bank could be on the way. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:24:00 GMT)
Mosaic and Investment Saskatchewan put Saskferco on the block
REGINA - The Mosaic Co. (NYSE:MOS) and Investment Saskatchewan are seeking to sell Saskferco Products Inc., their jointly owned nitrogen fertilizer production plant in Belle Plaine, just west of Regina. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:46:00 GMT)
Investment dealer arrested for fraud
A man who promised investment deals far too good to be true was arrested Friday morning in Las Vegas. It turns out the man was not even licensed to be selling most of the products. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:51:30 GMT)
Closing Glance: Investment banks
Shares of investment banks fell Friday as broader markets tumbled, with investors still worried about the health of the credit and financial markets and as oil prices rebounded. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:05:13 GMT)
Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of Pennsylvania Announces Redemption of Mutual Fund Investment and Further Impairment
Prudential Bancorp, Inc. of Pennsylvania (the "Company") (Nasdaq:PBIP) announced today that Prudential Savings Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Prudential Bancorp, redeemed as of June 16, 2008 its investment in the AMF Ultra-Short Mortgage Fund because of the continuing decline in the net asset value ("NAV") of the mutual fund. In connection with reporting its results of operations for the ... (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:54:45 GMT)
Iran welcomes foreign investment: Mottaki
Iran - FM - Investment Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Iran welcomes foreign investment in various projects. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:39:50 GMT)
Watch out for 'local bias' in investment picks
A new study shows that U.S. investors favor stocks from their home states - a tendency that can hurt returns and can leave a portfolio vulnerable. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:25:59 GMT)
Va. regulators warn of investment scams
The State Corporation Commission is warning Virginians about high-risk and fraudulent investments. Regulators say investors should beware of sales pitches that promise big returns with little or no risk. Ron Thomas, head of the division of securities and retail franchising, says even some legitimate investment products may not be right for every person or situation. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:10:52 GMT)
KFH-Jordan to acquire Deera Investment stake
MANAMA: KFH-Jordan has approved the acquisition of 28 per cent stake in Jordanian firm Deera Investment and Real Estate Development Company during a board meeting. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:04:39 GMT)
Street Talk: A sample of investment advisory newsletters
“After posting the worst first three months of an election year since the Depression, stocks rallied sharply in April. … June is one of the best months as primary season draws to a close, general election campaigning ramps up, and the country begins to feel relieved that we will in fact have another president.” (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:22:29 GMT)
Keep looking at investment goals
The market is tanking and the economy weakening, but don't take your eye off your investment goals. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:10:42 GMT)
Going organic an investment in health
Even proponents of going organic say it's costlier, but investing in your health and the environment is worth it, they say. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:46:28 GMT)
Sharjah Investment Centre releases staff accommodation plots for sale
SNASCO, master developer of the Sharjah Investment Center mega project, has launched plot sales within the project for the development of staff accommodation buildings. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:24:33 GMT)
Al Taif Investment participates in Fujairah Career and Training Fair
Reinforcing its support to the Emiratization campaign and its commitment to the development of Fujairah, Al Taif Investment, a joint venture between Dubai Investments and Fujairah Investment Establishment, participated in the 2nd Fujairah Career and Training Fair held yesterday at Fujairah Exhibition Centre. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:24:33 GMT)
Brown Opens U.K. to Energy Investment to Curb Prices (Update1)
June 22 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Gordon Brown today said he will open Britain's energy industry to investment from oil producing nations as a way of keeping a lid on crude prices and paying for measures to clean up the environment. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:53:04 GMT)
India, Myanmar to sign investment protection agreement
Economic relations between India and Myanmar are set to get a fillip with the two countries expected to sign an investment protection agreement and decide on converting border commerce into normal trade. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:03:18 GMT)
Brown seeks Middle East energy investment
Prime Minister Gordon Brown called on Sunday for cash-rich Gulf nations to invest in renewable and nuclear energy production in Britain and elsewhere. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:25:32 GMT)
Jeddah meet calls for more investment, transparency
The final statement of the summit of oil producing and consuming nations issued on Sunday called for more investment in oil production and greater financial market transparency. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:33:00 GMT)
India, Myanmar To Sign Investment Pact
NEW DELHI (AFP)--India and Myanmar will sign an investment pact and hold talks on wider border trade as a sign of expanding ties between New Delhi and military rulers of the secretive state, officials said Sunday. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:58:10 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-06-22 16:59 Jeddah summit calls for more investment in oil production
JEDDAH (Thomson Financial) - The Jeddah oil summit appealed for increased investment in crude production to ensure markets have sufficient supplies, in a final statement issued on Sunday. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:31:16 GMT)
Jeddah oil summit concludes, calls for greater transparency, investment UPDATE
(adds offer from Britain to hold similar summit; US quotes) JEDDAH (Thomson Financial) - The Jeddah energy summit, convened to address rocketing oil prices, called on Sunday for greater transparency and regulation in dealing and more investment in production. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:40:02 GMT)
Citigroup May Fire 10% of Investment-Bank Workers, WSJ Reports
June 22 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc., the bank that's lost more than any other in the collapse of the U.S. mortgage market, plans to fire as much as 10 percent of the about 65,000 employees worldwide in its investment-banking division, the Wall Street Journal reported. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:31:27 GMT)
India, Myanmar to sign investment pact
India and Myanmar will sign an investment pact and hold talks on wider border trade as a sign of expanding ties between New Delhi and military rulers of the secretive state, officials said Sunday. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:33:38 GMT)
Report: Citigroup to slash investment-banking jobs
Citigroup is preparing fire thousands from its worldwide investment-banking division, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:02:00 GMT)
Report: Citigroup to slash investment-banking jobs
Citigroup is preparing fire thousands from its worldwide investment-banking division, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, said the layoffs are part of a plan to cut about 10 percent of the staff of... (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:33:15 GMT)
Citigroup's global investment bank braces for layoffs
Hundreds of investment bankers and traders, including many senior employees, are expected to begin losing their jobs as soon as Monday as the bank moves aggressively to complete the 2,000 layoffs that it announced last March. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:48:35 GMT)
Citibank may cut 10% of investment banking staff
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Citigroup Inc. plans to lay off as much as 10% of the 65,000 workers in its investment banking division, with the first round of dismissal notices to be issued as early as Monday, according to a published report. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:54:49 GMT)
Citigroup to cut 10 percent of investment bank unit: report
Citigroup Inc is set to slash about 6,500 jobs in its investment banking division, the Wall Street Journal said on its website on Sunday. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:39:25 GMT)
'Citigroup to cut 10% of investment bank unit'
Citigroup is set to slash about 6,500 jobs in its investment banking division, the Wall Street Journal reports. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:43:32 GMT)
Pledged foreign direct investment in Vietnam jumps nearly fourfold
HANOI (AP) - Pledged foreign direct investment into Vietnam has soared nearly fourfold so far this year, a government official said Monday, indicating investors are optimistic despite surging inflation in the country. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:23:07 GMT)
Report: Citigroup to slash investment-banking jobs
The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, said the layoffs are part of a plan to cut about 10 percent of the staff of the 65,000-member investment-banking group (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:35:16 GMT)
50 new jobs in retail investment
A £6m investment at Connswater Shopping Centre in east Belfast is to create 50 new jobs, it is announced. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:18:36 GMT)
Report: Mass Firings at Citigroup Investment Banking
Citigroup is set this week to fire thousands of workers in their investment-banking division, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:25:35 GMT)
Citigroup slashing investment bank jobs this week
Citigroup Inc plans to cut thousands of trading and investment banking jobs this week, part of previously reported plans to slash about 10 percent of its investment bank division, a person familiar with the situation said on Monday. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:47:33 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks
Shares of investment banks fell early Monday morning amid reports that Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Citigroup Inc.'s investment banking division were cutting staff due to the continued downturn in the credit markets. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:02:00 GMT)
Goldman cutting 10% of investment banking jobs, FT reports
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Goldman Sachs is cutting 10% of its investment banking staff this year, the Financial Times newspaper reports. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:40:18 GMT)
Foreign investment in Vietnam jumps
Pledged foreign direct investment into Vietnam has soared nearly fourfold so far this year, a government official said Monday, indicating investors are optimistic despite surging inflation in the country. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:10:10 GMT)
Sector Snap: Investment Banks decline
Shares of investment banks fell Monday afternoon amid continued concern in the financial and credit markets. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. cut its rating on the financial sector to "Underweight;" Citigroup Inc. said it is about halfway through cutting 6,500 jobs in its investment banking division, according to an anonymous source; and a published report says Merrill Lynch & Co. and UBS will take ... (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:17:22 GMT)
AP: Citi has about 3,200 cuts to make at investment bank
Citigroup is about half-way through cutting 10% of the 65,000 employees in its investment banking unit, a person familiar with the job cuts said Monday. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:51:52 GMT)
Closing Glance: Investment banks
Shares of investment banks fell Monday as the broader financial-services market declined. A new Goldman Sachs Group Inc. report said investors should "underweight" the sector compared with its market share of the Standard & Poor's 500, while reports said Merrill Lynch & Co. and UBS would face billions in new write-downs in the second quarter and Citigroup is halfway through shedding 6,500 ... (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:25:03 GMT)
Sector roundup: Nursing homes, investment banks
Nursing home operators aren't feeling much pain from a slowdown in the economy, William Blair analysts said Monday. NEW YORK -- Shares of investment banks fell Monday afternoon amid continued concern in the financial and credit markets. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:30:21 GMT)
Citi cutting investment bank jobs this week: sources
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc (C.N) is cutting thousands of trading and investment banking jobs this week, part of previously reported plans to slash about 10 percent of its investment bank division, people familiar with the situation said on Monday. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:50:16 GMT)
Plenty of choice picks for Stupid Investment
When it comes to investments, there are no stupid questions, just reasonable queries about bad ideas. Today, Stupid Investment of the Week looks at some questions generated... (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:18:53 GMT)
7 investment risks and how to tackle them
Every investment opportunity carries some risks or the other (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:18:47 GMT)
An Investment in Germany Is the Key to Europe's Market for Medical Devices / Easier Market Access for Israeli ...
Berlin (ots) - Germany is Europe's largest market for medical devices, and recent trends are strengthening this position. Germany's inward investment ... (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:12:37 GMT)
An Investment in Germany Is the Key to Europe's Market for Medical Devices / Easier Market Access for Israeli ...
Berlin (ots) - Germany is Europe's largest market for medical devices, and recent trends are strengthening this position. Germany's inward investment promotion agency, Invest in Germany, will discuss the advantages of Germany as an ... (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:16:10 GMT)
Societe Generale winding up its only sponsored structured investment vehicle
PARIS (MarketWatch) -- French bank Societe Generale SA (13080.FR) Tuesday said it's winding up its Premier Asset Collateralized Entity Ltd. structured investment vehicle, after a temporary liquidity facility provided by the bank expired. PACE was the only SIV the bank sponsored and was fully consolidated on SocGen's balance sheet. The liquidity facility aimed to prevent an enforcement event and ... (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:59:13 GMT)
The reality of mistaking consumption for investment
For British home owners, the illusion was that consumption, often financed via mortgage debt, was actually investment in a can't-miss real asset. It wasn't, and the impact on the economy will be considerable. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:57:00 GMT)
Updated Information Regarding Auction Preferred Securities Market Available on MFS Investment Management's Web Site
MFS Investment Management(R) (MFS(R)) today announced the availability of information on the results of the weekly auctions for the week ending June 20, 2008, that determine the dividend rate payable on the auction rate preferred shares issued by the closed-end funds identified below. The data is posted online at www.mfs.com and can be accessed by clicking on "News & Commentary," then "News ... (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:24:40 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment banks mixed
Shares of investment banks were mixed early Tuesday morning as broader markets declined amid continued worries rising oil prices will push inflation higher. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:58:00 GMT)
Research and Markets: Investigate France Diabetes Care Devices, Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and ...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bc1e64/france_diabetes_ca) has announced the addition of the "France Diabetes Care Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" report to their offering. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:10:51 GMT)
Research and Markets: A Comprehensive Analysis of Canadian Orthopedic Devices, Investment Opportunities, Market ...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6319f3/canada_orthopedic) has announced the addition of the "Canada Orthopedic Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2012" report to their offering. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:24:45 GMT)
Investment managers appear cautious, but not fearful: survey
Investment managers are bracing for a difficult second half, according to a quarterly survey conducted by Russell Investments. The firm said that its research found that managers don't believe that the economy is entirely out of the woods, nor are they worried that a serious recession is inevitable. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:51:53 GMT)
Closing Glance: Investment Banks
Shares of investment banks surged Tuesday as the financial services sector rallied despite new reports showing consumer confidence plunged this month and home prices continued their sharp slide. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:06:14 GMT)
ASF Group Finalizes Agreement with Guangzhou Zhongsai Investment Consulting (AFA.AX, 00854087, 20080625)
ASF Group announced that it has finalized an agreement with Guangzhou Zhongsai Investment Consulting (Zhongsai) an investment group in Guangzhou, China for Zhongsai or its nominees to subscribe into ASF Group up to $3m of new equity capital no later than 30 August 2008. The company will issue these shares as a private placement to new investors and has now received the first tranche of $200,000 ... (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:30:00 GMT)
Fraudulent Claims Regarding the Office of the Board of Investment
The Office of the Board of Investment would like to make investors aware that it has come to our attention that unethical and dishonest people and organizations have recently contacted BOI-promoted co (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:44:24 GMT)
U.S.-Vietnam Development, Trade And Investment
The United States and Vietnam will continue to deepen economic ties through expanded trade and investment between the two nations. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:35:21 GMT)
US, Vietnam launch talks for investment treaty
The United States and Vietnam have agreed to launch talks for a bilateral investment treaty as their companies signed several deals during a visit by Vietnamese Premier Nguyen Tan Dung. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:30:22 GMT)
Nigeria: We'll Provide Investment-Friendly Environment, Says Minister
Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources has said it will continue to provide an investment-friendly environment for stakeholders to engage in agricultural activities. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:31:32 GMT)
MCOT English News : Thai chamber urges government to accelerate private, state investment
BANGKOK, June 25 (TNA) – Export and Import Bank of Thailand chairman Narongchai Akrasanee on Wednesday advised the government to accelerate both private and state investment to stimulate the economy, saying that the investment in the country had grown less than 5 per cent in the past two years. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:42:57 GMT)
Bajaj Holdings & Investment
* Stock quotes delayed by 10 minutes or more. All information provided is on "as is" basis and for information purposes only. Kindly consult your financial advisor or stock broker to verify the accuracy and recency of all the information prior to taking any investment decision. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:04:21 GMT)
The Qatar Investment Authority: What is it?
The Qatar Investment Authority, which will invest up to £1.76bn in Barclays, was founded by the Gulf state in 2005 to strengthen the country's economy through strategic investments. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:46:26 GMT)
Anglo defends Zimbabwe investment
Mining giant Anglo American has strongly defended its planned £200m investment in Robert Mugabe's troubled Zimbabwe, emphasising its responsibility to more than 650 local workers and their families. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:09:00 GMT)
Fortune Oil gains on Kuok investment plan
LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - Shares in Fortune Oil, a China-based provider of gas and oil infrastructure, rose on Wednesday after the company said an investment vehicle controlled by Hong Kong-based billionaire Robert Kuok planned to buy a stake. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:08:54 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment Banks gain ground
Shares of investment banks rose early Wednesday, building on Tuesday's gains, as the broader market gained modestly ahead of the Federal Reserve Board's latest interest rate decision. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:49:29 GMT)
Indonesian investment chief backs massive BHP nickel project
A nickel mining partnership between BHP Billiton and an Indonesian firm in a protected island paradise has "strategic" importance and should proceed, Indonesia's investment chief said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:43:00 GMT)
MP: Iran a lucrative market for at least USD150bn investment in 7 years
Iran - Investment - Naderan Tehran MP Elias Naderan said here Wednesday that in seven years, the ground would be prepared to absorbing at least dlrs 150 billion investment in Iran. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:54:50 GMT)
California Foundations Announce Major Investment in Minority Communities
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Faced with legislation that would require them to disclose their ethnic composition and detail grants awarded to minority organizations, 10 of California's largest foundations agreed Monday to a "multi-million, multi-year" investment in minority communities. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:00:42 GMT)
Washington Mutual shareholders OK $7B investment
Washington Mutual Corp., the country's largest savings and loan, says its shareholders have approved a $7 billion investment from private equity group TPG and other institutional investors. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:15:24 GMT)
Washington Mutual shareholders approve $7B investment
Associated Press - June 25, 2008 1:15 PM ET SEATTLE (AP) - Washington Mutual Corp., the country's largest savings and loan, says its shareholders have approved a $7 billion investment from... (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:27:24 GMT)
WaMu stock rises after shareholders approve $7B investment
Associated Press - June 25, 2008 1:55 PM ET SEATTLE (AP) - Washington Mutual stock has risen more than 3% in today's trading. Shareholders yesterday approved a $7 billion investment... (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:54:56 GMT)
Singapore Makes $209 Million India Investment
The Singapore government's investment company has purchased a 25.4% stake in apparel manufacturer Reid & Taylor for $209 million (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:13:02 GMT)
Indonesian investment chief backs massive BHP nickel project
A nickel mining partnership between BHP Billiton and an Indonesian firm in a protected island paradise has "strategic" importance and should proceed, Indonesia's investment chief said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:24:54 GMT)
Closing Glance: Investment banks
Shares of investment banks mostly rose Wednesday holding onto most of their gains after the Federal Reserve Board kept a key interest rate at 2 percent, but said rising energy prices are likely to quicken inflation and limit growth. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:26:57 GMT)
Anglo American defends Zimbabwe investment
Zimbabwe may be facing severe economic and political problems, but its rich natural resources are luring companies like mining giant Anglo American, which defended on Wednesday its investment in a platinum mining project in the African nation. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:10:41 GMT)
MGIC Investment amends 5-year credit agreement
Mortgage insurer MGIC Investment Corp. has amended some financial restrictions on its five-year credit agreement, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:52:52 GMT)
Prague Stock Bourse to Boost Energy Trading as Investment Falls
June 26 (Bloomberg) -- The Prague Stock Exchange expects new listings and trading in energy futures to counter a drop in investment 15 years after the bourse opened to trade shares of hundreds of former state-owned companies. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:53:31 GMT)
MCOT English News : Industry minister still upbeat about investment outlook
BANGKOK, June 26 (TNA) – Industry and Deputy Prime Minister Suwit Khunkitti on Wednesday conceded that Thailand's ongoing political turmoil had somewhat dampened investment, but the ministry still maintained a target value of investment promotion applications at Bt600 billion for this year. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:40:26 GMT)
MCOT English News : Thai chamber urges government to accelerate private, state investment
BANGKOK, June 25 (TNA) – Export and Import Bank of Thailand chairman Narongchai Akrasanee on Wednesday advised the government to accelerate both private and state investment to stimulate the economy, saying that the investment in the country had grown less than 5 per cent in the past two years. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:40:55 GMT)
Gazprom plans to up investment 100 bln rubles in 2008
MOSCOW. June 26 (Interfax) - Gazprom (RTS: GAZP) could increase its 2008 investment program by 100 billion rubles Andrei Kruglov, the Russian gas giant's deputy chief executive, told a press conference. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:06:36 GMT)
Australia hedges on Chinese mining investment
Australia welcomed foreign investment from China but would protect its national interest, the government said Thursday amid speculation that it planned to curb takeovers by state-owned firms. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:43:57 GMT)
Taiwan eases control on China investment
Taiwan will relax long-standing investment restrictions between the island and rival China in a bid to bolster the economy, an official said on Thursday. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:05:58 GMT)
Smith hints at investment
Delia Smith hints at new investment for Norwich City at the launch of club's new kit. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:50:08 GMT)
Premarket Movers: Investment banks fall in premarket
Investment banks and brokers took a hit in the premarket after a series of downgrades sent shares of Citigroup Inc., Merrill Lynch & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lower early Thursday. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:10:29 GMT)
Canada panel urges lifting foreign investment rules
Canada should ease foreign investment restrictions in key sectors of the economy such as telecommunications, air transport and uranium mining to enhance competition, an expert panel commissioned by the government recommended on Thursday. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:18:23 GMT)
Opening Glance: Investment banks
Shares of investment banks fell early Thursday as a Goldman Sachs analyst downgraded his view on the sector. The broader market also declined as oil prices continued to rise and a revised estimate of gross domestic product for the first quarter, though better, still demonstrated the economy is weak. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:49:37 GMT)
Allow more foreign investment, bank mergers in Canada: panel of experts says
OTTAWA - A government-appointed panel of experts has called for a major overhaul of Canada's investment and competition laws that would make it easier for foreign firms to buy Canadian companies. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:10:00 GMT)
Sony Offers Morsels On New Video Platform; Announces Investment Plan For Coming Years
Sony (NYSE: SNE), which is always on the hunt for a new strategy or direction, has offered up its latest growth plan across its various myriad business lines. As described by a Thomson wire report, the company will focus more on organic investment$16.7 billion through 2011than on cost cutting, as it's done in the past. In particular, it wants to invest more in the BRIC countries (just like ... (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:33:08 GMT)
Canada urged to ease foreign investment rules
Canada should lower barriers to foreign investment in telecommunications, uranium mining and air transport, and lift a ban on domestic bank mergers, an expert panel commissioned by the government said on Thursday. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:15:04 GMT)
Canada urged to ease foreign ownership, investment rules
Canada must reduce barriers to foreign investment in its airline, uranium mining, banking, broadcasting and telecommunications sectors to be more competitive, a report said Thursday. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:42:05 GMT)
Canada urged to ease foreign investment rules
Canada should lower barriers to foreign investment in telecommunications, uranium mining and air transport, and lift a ban on domestic bank mergers, an expert panel commissioned by the government said on Thursday. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:43:50 GMT)
Closing Glance: Investment Banks tumble
Shares of investment banks fell Thursday after a Goldman Sachs analyst cut his view on the sector and the broader market tumbled on surging oil prices and warnings of trouble in the automotive and high-tech industries. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:07:10 GMT)
Mutual Funds: How our 10 investment themes for 2008 are faring at midyear
Last November, MarketWatch turned a spotlight on 10 promising investment areas for 2008. Some were already market leaders; others stood to benefit from what looked like a dramatically slowing economy and tightly strapped consumer spending. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:55:18 GMT)
Defence investment maybe risky business
SA's massive investment in defence infrastructure gives it a competitive advantage, but also puts it at risk of being caught out by a change in defence tactics, a Bank SA report warns. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:45:00 GMT)
Waukesha School District works to retool investment fund
Waukesha - A multimillion-dollar investment earned the Waukesha School District about $83,000 less for the last three months than it has been accruing in debt payments for loans used to finance the deal, according to information released by the district t... (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:49:10 GMT)
Northern Trust Bank to buy Lakepoint Investment Partners
Financial management firm Northern Trust Bank FSB said Thursday that it plans to buy Cleveland's Lakepoint Investment Partners LLC. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:34:14 GMT)
China Listed Brokerages 1st Half Net Likely Down 21% -TX Investment
SHANGHAI -(Dow Jones)- China's eight publicly traded securities companies are likely to report a 21% decline in first-half net profit on average due to tumbling share prices and shrinking trading volume on the country's bourses, data and research company TX Investment Consulting Co. said Friday. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:58:40 GMT)
Penalty fee makes bad investment worse
A 9 percent surrender charge makes fleeing a bad investment tough, says Dr. Don Taylor. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT)
Fed Reviews Bank Investment Rules to Channel Capital to Lenders
June 27 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials are reviewing regulations that limit investment firms' stakes in banks, aiming to channel more capital into the U.S. banking system. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:49:55 GMT)
Report: Foreign Investment In NYC Growing
A report to be released Friday says foreign investment in New York City is growing. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:49:50 GMT)
Resolution scraps investment plan for Bradford & Bingley
British investment group Resolution said Friday it had abandoned its funding plan for home-loans provider Bradford & Bingley because of opposition from management at the group it sought to buy. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:18:35 GMT)
Bank of Montreal Reduces Investment-Banking Jobs in Downturn
June 27 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Montreal , Canada's fourth- biggest bank, is trimming investment-banking jobs because of the recent decline in the credit markets, spokesman Ralph Marranca said. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:43:35 GMT)
Goldman investment in First Marblehead is delayed
Student lender First Marblehead Corp. says late Thursday that a planned investment from Goldman Sachs’ private-equity unit has been delayed. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:39:48 GMT)
Fitch assigns Apollo Investment a "BBB" IDR rating
Fitch Ratings said Friday it has assigned an investment-grade long-term issuer default rating of "BBB" to Apollo Investment Corp., which invests mainly in midsize private companies. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:49:12 GMT)
Canada recruiter sees more investment banking cuts
There are more investment and corporate banking layoffs to come at Canadian bank-owned dealers and boutique firms, a recruiter predicted on Friday, as credit markets in particular suffer from lackluster demand. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:07:30 GMT)
MGIC Investment shareholders approve proposals
Mortgage insurer MGIC Investment Corp. said Friday its shareholders approved three measures at a recent meeting related to the issuance of stock and rules for electing board members. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:12:24 GMT)
Investment group spent nearly $1.6M to lobby in 1Q
The Investment Company Institute spent almost $1.6 million in the first quarter to lobby on measures to address the housing and credit crises, and other issues, according to a recent disclosure form. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:04:33 GMT)
Fortress Investment declares regular dividend
Asset manager Fortress Investment Group LLC said its board declared a regular quarterly dividend of 22.5 cents per Class A share. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:05:12 GMT)
Japan Cabinet Approves 2008 Plan to Spur Investment (Update1)
June 27 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda 's Cabinet approved his economic and fiscal plan for 2008, calling for spending cuts and more foreign investment. (Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:33:39 GMT)
Dein fears for Arsenal without fresh investment
With Emmanuel Adebayor now confirming he fancies a move, former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein fears the exit of their best players will gather pace without more investment into the club. (Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:13:51 GMT)
create an investment group
The popularity of investment clubs is growing, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:09:19 GMT)
Is Whole Life a Good Investment?
(ARA) - Good investments are hard to come by right now. You may have heard permanent life insurance - also known as whole life or universal - mentioned as a good investment option. (Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:48:16 GMT)
PERAK TO CUT RED TAPE TO SPEED UP INVESTMENT PROJECT APPROVALS
LUMUT, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Perak government is to reduce bureaucratic red tape to expedite approval for investment projects, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin said today. (Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:58:16 GMT)
Minimum investment
The minimum investment per instalment is Rs 2,000 a month and there is no upper limit. The minimum period of contribution is three years and thereafter, in multiple of one year, he said. (Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:49:13 GMT)
Large US fruit firm inks $500-M investment deal with RP
NEW YORK CITY (VIA PLDT) -- President Macapagal-Arroyo’s business meetings here have yielded a $500-million investment from one of the US’ leading suppliers of pineapple and tropical fruits. (Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:58:07 GMT)
Chinese investment fund manager pays $2.1M for chance to dine with billionaire Warren Buffett
OMAHA, Neb. - A Chinese investment fund manager won the chance to have lunch with billionaire Warren Buffett by bidding $2.1 million in the most expensive charity auction ever held on eBay. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:33:15 GMT)
Orix to Triple Property Investment in Urban Japan, Nikkei Says
June 29 (Bloomberg) -- Orix Corp. , Japan's biggest non-bank financial company, will triple investment in commercial and residential property in the nation's three biggest metropolitan regions this year, the Nikkei newspaper reported. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:33:29 GMT)
Investment showcase at the Salalah Tourism Festival
A launch pad to generate business opportunities, the Investment Show from 19th to 25th July, will be one of the many highlights of the Salalah Tourism Festival, at the Municipality Fair Ground, from 5 p.m. till midnight. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:25:03 GMT)
Call to forge common farm investment policy in region
29 June 2008 Arab states need to forge a common farm investment policy to exploit massive arable land and slash heavy reliance on food imports which threaten security, according to an official report. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:19:33 GMT)
HPA Gives The Green Light To Multi-million Pound Investment In North East Laboratory Services, UK
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) announced a multi-million pound investment in new specialist laboratory services for people in the North East. The three million pound package was approved by the Agency at its board meeting on 18 June and endorsed yesterday by the board of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which will be providing a large proportion of the accommodation. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:12:42 GMT)
Paulson in Russia to meet with Medvedev, Putin
MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson arrived in Moscow on Sunday for economic talks with Russia's top leaders that some observers say could help shift the focus of a sometimes frosty U.S.-Russia relationship towards the more productive areas of trade and investment. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:33:43 GMT)
Gunns Provides Managed Investment Update (GNS.AX, 00855425, 20080630)
Gunns advised that the Gunns Plantations Woodlot Project 2008 has closed for investment. The company has experienced strong investor interest across the full range of its managed investment projects in the 2008 year. Walnut and wine projects closed on 13 June 2008 in line with company targets with investment totalling $18m. Final MIS sales results will be released to the market following ... (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:14:00 GMT)
Wilson HTM Investment Group Announces the Acquisition of Perpetual Infrastructure Funds (WIG.AX, 00855435, 20080630)
Wilson HTM Investment Group reported that Palisade Investment Partners announced an agreement with Perpetual in which Palisade would acquire the management of Perpetual's infrastructure funds including Perpetual's Diversified Fund, Regional Infrastructure Fund, and Rail Fund. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:28:00 GMT)
Upstate representatives in Capital Investment Companies' top 25
Capital Investment Companies has named Nick Yarid of Anderson and Skip Smith of Easley to its 2008 list of Top 25 representatives. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:58:36 GMT)
5 common investment dilemmas
These dilemmas are usually a result of the lack of knowledge among investors about various investment options (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:03:20 GMT)
Ohio State gets Baylor investment boss to boost returns
Ohio State University has nabbed the high-performing chief investment officer at Baylor University in Texas for a newly created job to lead the Columbus school's push for improved returns on its $2.1 billion long-term investment pool. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:26:12 GMT)
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