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New Books Pitch Investment Strategies
The market's crash during the past year has discredited many of the informal rules that investors rely on. Safe havens such as health-care and utility stocks dropped almost as much as the rest of the market, and many supposedly low-risk bond funds cratered because of the credit crunch. With conventional wisdom so upended, it's worth perusing the latest crop of investment strategy books to sort ... (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:08:42 GMT)

Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are up at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $3.08 or 2.7 percent, to $117.83. Morgan Stanley rose $1.20 or 5.3 percent, to $23.89. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:44:15 GMT)

Wyo. weighs investment strategy due to market woes
Government officials are reviewing Wyoming's investment strategy in light of the declining market. The State Loan and Investment Board met Thursday in Cheyenne and approved changes to the state's investment portfolio. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:55:03 GMT)

Foreign investors say need easier customs and investment procedures
VietNamNet Bridge – Policies governing customs, investment and taxes are obstacles to foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) in Vietnam especially at a time of global economic recession. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:03:20 GMT)

MGM-Mirage investment talks collapse
Talks regarding a new partnership that would inject more money into MGM-Mirage have collapsed. According to the Wall Street Journal, MGM-Mirage has stopped talking with investment company Colony Capital, which owns a large stake in Station Casinos and the Las Vegas Hilton. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:26:07 GMT)

Oil Giant Chief Predicts Shortfall in Investment in Russian Oil Industry
The shortfall in investment in the oil sector will reach R300bn in 2009, Rosneft head Sergey Bogdanchikov predicted today. In his words, "the shortfall in investment may lead to a reduction in oil production from 490m tonnes to 450m tonnes over five years". (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:29:56 GMT)

NewsWatch: Investment managers more upbeat, turn to stocks: Northern Trust
Institutional investment managers are feeling more upbeat about prospects for the market, and they’re putting more of their cash to work in stocks, according to a quarterly survey by Northern Trust. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:17:49 GMT)

Virginia Beach retiree health fund investment takes hit
VIRGINIA BEACH The city has lost about $2.3 million, 25 percent of its investment, in a fund that pays for future retiree health-care costs. Now the Beach's auditor is urging a more cautious approach to managing the money. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:40:29 GMT)

Investment fraud detailed in court papers
MANISTIQUE - Court records detail how a Manistique man allegedly defrauded friends or relatives out of at total of more than half a million dollars through investment fraud. Jason Michael Collins, 31, is set for a preliminary hearing in the case before 93rd District Court Judge Mark Luoma in Manistique at 2 p.m. April 22. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:21:43 GMT)

Overseas investment norms released
The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday released the guidelines for overseas investment and cooperation with 20 countries as part of its strategy to help Chinese enterprises seek overseas opportunities. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:50:54 GMT)

MBIA faces lawsuit from investment adviser
MBIA Inc., the Armonk-based bond insurer whose shares have lost 93 percent of their value since the end of 2006, faces a lawsuit from an investment adviser that claims the company sought to 'defraud' holders of MBIA Insurance Corp. debt. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:38:28 GMT)

Economic stimulus: Public investment better than lower taxation - Governor
An increase in public investment should be preferred to lower taxation or higher benefits, should the governemnt be considering a new economic stimulus, the Governor of the Central Bank has argued. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:37:10 GMT)

Aabar denies plans for investment in Opel
Aabar denies plans for investment in Opel (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:12:31 GMT)

State tweaks investment strategy
CHEYENNE -- State officials began tweaking investment strategies Thursday in response to drastic changes in the financial markets. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:39:00 GMT)

Kimberly school district investment lawsuit to be decided by state court
A federal judge on Friday returned to the state court system a lawsuit filed by Kimberly and four other Wisconsin school districts against two investment firms. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:24:06 GMT)

Your Child's Math Skills: An Investment That Always Pays Off
(ARA) - You may be surprised to know that an investment in your child's education doesn't necessarily include a deposit into a college savings account. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:23:35 GMT)

Asphalt Shingles -- Are They The Best Investment For Your Home?
(ARA) - During this time of economic uncertainty, you may be hesitant to invest money in your home. It is important to remember, though, that your home is a valuable asset. In order to maintain your investment, home maintenance or repair projects are essential. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:30:47 GMT)

Chicago investment group buys the downtown Saginaw hotel for $2.9 million
The Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel and Conference Center is no more. Its new name is the Saginaw Plaza Hotel. A Chicago-based family investment team with four decades of hotel management experience bought the three-years-dormant facility Thursday for $2.9 million in Chicago. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:31:59 GMT)

Maybank to hold investment fair (Business Times
MALAYAN Banking Bhd will hold an Investment Fair in Kuala Terengganu on March 12 to provide up dates on the economic slowdown and market its products and services. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:25:28 GMT)

The Hindu Business Line : Investment in projects up by 37% in ‘08-09: Study
Investments in ongoing projects in the country during 2008-09 rose by 37 per cent year- on-year over the previous fiscal, a study conducted by ProjectsToday, an online database on project investment has indicated. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:25:07 GMT)

Building an investment for the future
WAYNESBORO, PA. Dave George looks at the massive old buildings he recently purchased and sees an investment for his sons future and a significant expansion opportunity for his machine shop. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:20:15 GMT)

Vietnam investment boom fizzles as China resurges
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam -- Just a couple of years ago, this city was among the hottest investment zones in Asia. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:16:58 GMT)

IDB Investment to Double
12 April 2009 Lawmakers ratified a bill to double Iran's investment in Saudi-based Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Islamic Development Bank (IDB) , Majlis Economic Commission Spokesman Mohammad Reza Khabbaz said. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:35:19 GMT)

Martin Whitman's Saga Continues With Radian Group, MGIC Investment Corp. ...
It has been widely known that Investment Guru Martin Whitman has invested heavily in common stocks of Mortgage Insurers such as Radian Group, Inc. ( RDN ) and MGIC Investment Corp. ( MTG ), and common stocks of bond insurers such as MBIA, Inc. ( MBI ), and Ambac Financial Group, Inc. ( ABK ). Besides, He has bought into MBIA Insurance Corp. 14% Supplus Notes, , a bond that carries a 14% coupon ... (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:53:11 GMT)

China planned $10B investment fund at summit meet
China had planned to announce a $10 billion fund for investment in Asian infrastructure-building at a 16-nation summit in Thailand before the meeting was shut down by demonstrators, an official news agency reported Sunday. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:13:18 GMT)

State tweaks investment strategy
CHEYENNE -- State officials began tweaking investment strategies Thursday in response to drastic changes in the financial markets. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:37:54 GMT)

Buy From Jordan, an entrepreneurial project by Offtec Investment Group
Buy From Jordan, the latest entrepreneurial project of Offtec Investment Group PLC has launched the latest and unique e-Commerce website www.BuyFromJordan.com. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:36:30 GMT)

China Plans $10 Billion Asean Investment Funding (Update1)
April 12 (Bloomberg) -- China plans to create a $10 billion investment cooperation fund and offer $15 billion in credit to its Southeast Asian neighbors, extending its influence as the region attempts to weather the global financial crisis. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:53:58 GMT)

China plans $10 Bln ASEAN Investment cooperation fund
(RTTNews) - China plans to create a $10 billion investment cooperation fund and offer $15 billion in credit to its Southeast Asian neighbors, reports Bloomberg. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:27:24 GMT)

Infra investment in recession key to growth: WB
The recession may trigger curtailemnt in spending, but increasing investment in public infrastructure during a crisis is the key to growth for emerging economies like India, the World Bank has said. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:28:45 GMT)

Huge returns on investment in lobbyists
Big companies that spent hundreds of millions of dollars lobbying successfully for a tax break enacted in 2004 got a return of 22,000 percent on that investment, proof that for those who can afford it, hiring a lobbyist can pay handsome dividends. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:43:24 GMT)

$100M investment proposed to CPA
A U.S. company recently met with officials of the Commonwealth Ports Authority and is proposing to infuse $100 million in investment to the Saipan seaport. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:00:25 GMT)

MPs assess law to make investment
HA NOI — Proposed changes to a variety of laws governing capital works were intended to both quicken the implementation of State investment programmes and make them more effective, National Assembly Deputy Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien said yesterday. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:02:37 GMT)

MPs assess law to make investment
VietNamNet Bridge - Proposed changes to a variety of laws governing capital works were intended to both quicken the implementation of State investment programmes and make them more effective, National Assembly Deputy Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien said Friday. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:28:07 GMT)

Investment guru fears inflation
Jim Rogers, the US investment guru, warned last week that although world leaders came up with a broad range of steps to stimulate the international economy at the London Summit, their actions might have unintended consequences. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:46:31 GMT)

China property investment up 4.1 pct y/y in Q1
BEIJING, April 13 (Reuters) - China's real estate investment grew 4.1 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday, suggesting a significant pickup in capital spending in the sector in March. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:39:49 GMT)

Investment firm CEOs see merger as an asset for investment advisory businesses
After starting their financial careers more than 20 years ago as co-workers at the old First Kentucky Trust Co., investment advisers Curt Scott and B. Anthony Weber are reuniting as business partners. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:22:33 GMT)

Investment funds of Memphis hospital systems, including Baptist and Methodist, get pounded
“Everyone gets sick” is a health care axiom that usually provides a recession shelter for hospitals. But when a storm hits Wall Street, even hospitals’ investment portfolios get wet. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:28:24 GMT)

Investment into M’sia expected to be halved this year: Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR : The global financial situation does not appear to be improving just yet and there is indication that investment into Malaysia might shrink to half of last year’s RM62bil figure, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:03:36 GMT)

Retiree health care investment sees $2.3M loss
The city has lost about $2.3 million, 25 percent of its investment, in a fund that pays for future retiree health care costs. Now the Beach's auditor is urging a more cautious approach to managing the money. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:16:53 GMT)

City foreign investment plunges
HCM CITY — Foreign direct investment in HCM City fell dramatically in the first quarter of the year in terms of both total capital and the number of projects, People’s Committee chairman Le Hoang Quan said. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:16:53 GMT)

Al Rayan Investment targets environmentally friendly technologies
Al Rayan Investment, the Abu Dhabi based Investment Company, today announces its joint venture with Green Precast Systems and Technologies from Australia. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:37:58 GMT)

Investment boom rejuvenates biotechs
Life returning to biotechnology companies as investment funds sign up for significant equity raisings even as retail investors steer clear of the sector. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:11:03 GMT)

Entrust to be acquired by investment firm
Entrust Inc. agreed to be acquired by private investment firm Thoma Bravo LLC in a deal valued at $114 million. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:17:36 GMT)

Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $2.63 or 2.1 percent, to $126.96. Morgan Stanley fell $.14 or .6 percent, to $25.21. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:01:33 GMT)

Investment advisor wins £1.5m grant
Gateway to Investment, an investment readiness programme to help small businesses raise money to expand, has received £1.5m from the London Development Agency. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:24:15 GMT)

Could these sophisticated investment vehicles help your portfolio?
Before I came to Schaeffer's Investment Research, I had no background in options trading...( Read More ) (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:19:34 GMT)

Investment Grade Municipal Income Fund Inc.Dividend Declaration, Portfolio Commentary and Statistics
Investment Grade Municipal Income Fund Inc. (the "Fund”) (NYSE: PPM), a closed-end management investment company normally investing substantially all of its assets in a diversified portfolio of tax-exempt municipal obligations, with common and preferred shares outstanding, today announced that the Fund’s Board of Directors has declared a dividend from net investment income of $0.0725 per share ... (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:54:22 GMT)

Buffett's Goldman Investment Is Locked In
Warren Buffett's $5 billion investment in Goldman Sachs is looking like a great deal - for some time to come -- for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:57:27 GMT)

Tigers start seeing first dividends from investment in Rick Porcello
The Detroit Tigers are starting to see the first returns on the massive investment they made two years ago in Rick Porcello, whose signing still earns them scorn from some of their rivals. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:21:00 GMT)

$1bn Qatar-Indonesia investment planned
DOHA: An agreement for the $1bn joint investment venture between Qatari and Indonesian businessmen is now being worked out, according to Indonesian Ambassador Rozy Munir. He said the agreement is in its final stage. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:20:29 GMT)

Business in the Burbs: Sheraton investment project 70 percent complete
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. said a multibillion dollar investment in its Sheraton brand is 70 percent complete, despite a recession that has depressed profits and occupancy for the White Plains-based hotel operator. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:35:50 GMT)

Investment firm targeted Latinos in Ponzi scheme, SEC alleges
Maximum Return Investments of El Segundo and its owner misappropriated or lost $23 million from about 150 Latino investors in California and six other states, the federal regulator said in a lawsuit. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit Monday against an El Segundo investment firm, accusing its owner of operating a $23-million Ponzi scheme that targeted Latino investors from ... (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:21:40 GMT)

Taameer Investment achieves gold award in Oman Web Awards
Taameer Investment was awarded gold award at Oman Web Awards' grand ceremony, which was held at Albustan Palace Hotel on 28th February 2009. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:51:45 GMT)

Little margin for error in investment banking
For a patient that was so convincingly declared dead last year, the investment banking industry seems to be in remarkably good health. But the question remains whether Wall Street could yet relapse into its chronic state as quickly as it appears to have recovered. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:39:25 GMT)

20 trillion VND earmarked for investment promotion
VietNamNet Bridge - The Government plans to put aside 20 trillion VND (nearly 1.15 billion USD) to support the National Investment Promotion Programme 2009. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:03:50 GMT)

Investment into transport in RF to grow in 2009 – Putin
ST. PETERSBURG, April 14 (Itar-Tass) -- The volume of investment into the development of transportation in Russia, despite the crisis, will grow in 2009. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin confirmed this at a conference on problems of the country’s public road maintenance system in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:04:35 GMT)

Schaeffer’s launches quarterly investment magazine
Schaeffer’s Investment Research Inc. has started a quarterly magazine focused on options trading. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:31:04 GMT)

Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are down at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs fell $7.15 or 5.5 percent, to $123.00. Morgan Stanley fell $1.68 or 6.2 percent, to $25.21. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:03:10 GMT)

Putnam Hires Chief Investment Officer
Putnam Investments announced Monday that it has hired Walter C. Donovan as its chief investment officer. Donovan, 46, joined Putnam from Fidelity Investments, where he had worked since 1995, most recently as the president of the equity division. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:27:29 GMT)

Shell Studies Iraqi Oil-Field Investment With China (Update2)
April 14 (Bloomberg) -- Royal Dutch Shell Plc , Europe’s largest oil producer, is in talks with Chinese companies on bidding jointly for contracts to develop Iraqi crude deposits as the Middle Eastern country seeks investment to boost production. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:32:47 GMT)

Coast Capital chooses SEI for investment management services
Coast Capital Savings, Canada’s second largest credit union, has selected SEI Investments Co. to provide investment management services for their new investment offering, the companies announced Tuesday. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:33:36 GMT)

Seven Members of New York Church Charged with Orchestrating Fraudulent Investment Scheme
(RTTNews) - The Securities and Exchange Commission charged seven leading members of a church in Queens, NY Tuesday with orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme that targeted mostly elderly parishioners. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:27:13 GMT)

Investment firms probed over NY pensions: sources
Several investment firms are being investigated over whether they made improper payments to intermediaries to gain business from New York state's pension fund, sources familiar with the investigation said on Tuesday. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:58:58 GMT)

China's foreign investment falls 9.5 percent
China's foreign direct investment fell in March for a sixth month as the global crisis battered trade and corporate finance, the Commerce Ministry said Wednesday. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:16:26 GMT)

Foreign Direct Investment Into China Declines for Sixth Month
April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment into China fell for a sixth month in March as investors cut spending amid the worst financial crisis since World War II. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:11:33 GMT)

Foreign Direct Investment in China Falls on Year Ago (Update1)
April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign direct investment into China fell for a sixth month from a year earlier as investors cut spending amid the worst financial crisis since World War II. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:29:41 GMT)

Foreign direct investment falls again in China
Foreign direct investment in China fell 9.5 percent in March for the sixth straight monthly fall, but there were some signs the worst could be over, the government said. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:36:49 GMT)

Foreign investment in China weakens
Foreign investment in China fell for the sixth month in a row as trade weakened and financial turmoil continued. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:27:48 GMT)

CEO says Cisco plans US$2 billion South Korean investment, may be bigger
SEOUL, South Korea - Cisco Systems Inc. CEO John Chambers said Wednesday he won't be surprised if the company's planned US$2 billion investment in South Korea ends up bigger. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:40:00 GMT)

Cisco Could Raise South Korea Investment
Cisco CEO John Chambers said Wednesday he won't be surprised if the company's planned $2 billion investment in South Korea ends up bigger. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:42:30 GMT)

CEO says Cisco plans $2 billion SKorea investment
Cisco Systems Inc. CEO John Chambers said Wednesday he won't be surprised if the company's planned $2 billion investment in South Korea ends up bigger. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:49:10 GMT)

Denison strikes investment deal with Korean group
Denison Mines Corp. has become the latest Canadian mining company to accept a strategic investment from a flush third party, agreeing to a $75.4-million cash injection from Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) to shore up its stressed balance sheet. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:56:32 GMT)

Foreign investment in Pakistan down 36 pct July-March
KARACHI, April 15 (Reuters) - Net foreign investment in Pakistan fell 35.9 percent to $2.08 billion in the first nine months of the 2008/09 fiscal year compared with $3.25 billion in the same period last year, the central bank said on Wednesday. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:08:44 GMT)

William Kalellis, 92, retired investment broker
William Kalellis, 92, a retired investment broker and community activist, died of complications from kidney disease Thursday at his home in Haddonfield. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:31:12 GMT)

Progressive Profit Declines 2.9% on Investment Loss (Update2)
April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Progressive Corp., the first of the 10 largest U.S. insurers to report quarterly results, said profit fell 2.9 percent on investment losses. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:32:10 GMT)

Chamber: New businesses, investment down
Mecklenburg County experienced first-quarter decreases in new and expanding businesses, capital investment, the number of jobs created and the amount of commercial space occupied by local companies. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:22:14 GMT)

Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs rose $6.08 or 5.3 percent, to $121.19. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:53:29 GMT)

Balducci’s stores sold to investment group
Balducci’s LLC has sold its stores in Bethesda, Alexandria, McLean and three other cities, along with its licensing operation, to an investment group. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:21:47 GMT)

Emirates NBD launches Emirates Investment Services in Riyadh
Group now provides the complete suite of commercial banking and investment banking products and services in Saudi Arabia Emirates NBD, the largest banking group in the Middle East in terms of assets h (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:41:53 GMT)

Nomura said to be cutting 50 investment banking jobs
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Nomura Holdings Inc. (NMR) has cut 50 investment banking jobs in Asia ex-Japan as part of its integration with the Asian and European operations of collapsed Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEH), a person familiar with the situation said Thursday. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:57:01 GMT)

Seven wireless carriers sue local investment bank
Seven rural wireless carriers say local investment bank George K. Baum Advisors LLC fraudulently induced them to invest in a now-bankrupt wireless venture by misstating the deals funding commitments. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:30:30 GMT)

Nomura Said to Cut 50 Investment Banking Jobs in Asia Ex-Japan
April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Nomura Holdings Inc. , Japan’s largest brokerage, cut 50 investment-banking jobs in Asia outside Japan as the global recession crimps revenue from advising on stock sales and mergers, a company official said. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:56:48 GMT)

Irish official visits valley in search of investment
Ireland's deputy prime minister is spending the week in Silicon Valley courting new investment with a message that the country is reinventing itself as a "smart" economy. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:19:43 GMT)

Nomura Eliminates 50 Investment Banking Jobs in Asia (Update1)
April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Nomura Holdings Inc. , Japan’s largest brokerage, cut 50 investment-banking jobs in Asia outside its home market as the recession crimps revenue from advising on stock sales and mergers, a company official said. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:53:44 GMT)

MINING FINANCE / INVESTMENT
Yet another analyst of global markets predicts the worst is yet to come for the global economy and a good future for gold investment as a result. Something wicked this way comes! So, be afraid. Be very afraid. (Unless you're a gold bug). (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:34 GMT)

Normura Said to Cut 50 Investment Banking Jobs
Japan’s Nomura Holdings has cut 50 investment-banking jobs in Asia, as revenue from advising on stock sales and mergers has shriveled amid the financial crisis, according to press reports. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:34:07 GMT)

Kadyrov hopes end of operation will prompt inflow of investment
GROZNY. April 16 (Interfax) - The inflow of investment, primarily from abroad, to Chechnya will increase sharply after the end of the counter-terrorist operation in the region, Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov said on Thursday. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:44:59 GMT)

Factsheet: Investment funds
A fund is a pool of money which is professionally managed to achieve the best possible return for investors. When money is paid in the manager uses it to buy assets, typically stocks and shares. The idea is that by combining your money with other people's, you can spread it between a wider range of companies than if you were investing alone. This lowers the risk of your investment. There are ... (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:13:48 GMT)

Investment banking revives JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase & Co., the second-largest U.S. bank by assets, reported profit for the first quarter that beat analysts’ estimates on record investment-banking revenue. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:41:10 GMT)

Gov. Schwarzenegger urges federal investment in CA’s high-speed rail
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is urging significant federal investment in California’s high-speed rail system, in anticipation of the Obama Administration unveiling its strategic plan for high-speed rail. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:53:27 GMT)

European Investment Bk To Double Investments In Poland In '09
WARSAW (AFP)--The European Investment Bank will invest EUR5 billion-EUR6 billion in Poland in 2009, doubling its total investment loans for 2008, senior EIB official Marta Gajecka said Thursday. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:07:02 GMT)

Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are up at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs rose $.37 or .3 percent, to $121.56. Morgan Stanley rose $.50 or 2.1 percent, to $23.95. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:50:33 GMT)

Oman, Brunei set up joint investment fund
100-million-dollar fund is aimed at fostering investment opportunities in both countries. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:02:12 GMT)

Mining Investment in Mexico May Fall 30%, Chamber Says
April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Mexico’s mining industry investment may drop as much as 30 percent through 2012, as companies slash exploration on lower metal prices and labor disputes, according to the country’s mining group. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:14:06 GMT)

Banks, investment firms trim borrowing from Fed
Commercial banks and investment firms borrowed less over the past week from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program, a hopeful sign some credit stresses are easing a bit. The Federal Reserve said Thursday that commercial banks averaged $48.5 billion... (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:08:28 GMT)

Bangkok Post : Retailers continue investment despite strife
Retailers will continue their investment plans in Thailand this year despite falling consumer sentiment in light of the recent red-shirt protests. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:32:14 GMT)

Banks, investment firms borrow less from Fed fund
Commercial banks and investment firms borrowed less over the past week from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program, a hopeful sign some credit stresses are easing a bit.The Federal Reserve said Thursday that commercial banks averaged $48.5 billion in daily borrowing over the week that ended Wednesday. That was down from $49.2 billion in average daily borrowing logged over the week ended ... (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:58:36 GMT)

Audio: Time may be wrong for these investment notes
Advanta Corp.'s widely advertised investment notes are basically junk bonds sold directly to individdual investors desperate to get some extra yield. Despite a 50-year history with no defaults, MarketWatch senior columnist Chuck Jaffe says the time may now be wrong for Advanta's paper; they're his Stupid Investment of the Week. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:04:09 GMT)

Vale close in on new investment
Port Vale could secure £500,000 of new investment from property company Harlequin by the end of May, reports BBC Radio Stoke. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:24:40 GMT)

China is still hot spot for international capital investment
Malcolm Robinson, Senior Managing Director of US-based Avenue Capital Group, recently visited China and stated during an interview that China is full of investment opportunities, and will still be an investment hot spot for international capital. Avenue Capital Group will invest 1 billion USD in China over the next two years. Avenue Capital Group, a New York-based asset management company with ... (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:16:01 GMT)

Investment trusts face rocky times
Investors in real estate investment trusts bracing for turbulence in coming weeks amid the spectre of capital raisings, collapse of US retail giant and $1 billion due in debt refinancings. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:05:27 GMT)

Madison Investment Advisors buys CUNA Mutual Group's MEMBERS Capital Advisors
Madison Investment Advisors has acquired CUNA Mutual Group's MEMBERS Capital Advisors, which manages insurance products such as variable annuities within CUNA Mutual's retirement plans. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:48:03 GMT)

Early Glance: Investment Banks companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top investment banks companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Goldman Sachs fell $1.54 or 1.3 percent, to $119.65. Morgan Stanley rose $.05 or .2 percent, to $24.02. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:04:54 GMT)

S&P Sees Risk to Investment Grade for Latin American Companies
April 17 (Bloomberg) -- Latin America’s corporate ratings may worsen and the number of companies at risk of losing their investment-grade status may rise this year, Standard & Poor’s analysts Jane Eddy and Eduardo Uribe said. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:14:37 GMT)

Final Glance: Investment Banks companies
Shares of some top investment banks companies were mixed at the close of trading: Goldman Sachs fell $.59 or .5 percent, to $120.60. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:01:58 GMT)

Moody's downgrades Gulf General Investment Company to Ba1; Outlook Stable
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the longterm local and foreign currency issuer ratings of Gulf General Investment Company (GGICO) to Ba1 from Baa2. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:05:46 GMT)

Emirates Investment sets up in Riyadh
Emirates NBD has launched Emirates Investment Services in Riyadh to provide brokerage, asset management, corporate finance advisory, investment advisory and custody services. The bank is intending to open additional offices in other cities in the future. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:04:47 GMT)

China to set up $10 bln fund to boost investment cooperation with ASEAN
China has decided to set up a 10 billion U.S. dollar "China-ASEAN Fund on Investment Cooperation" to support infrastructural development in the region, Premier Wen Jiabao said Saturday. All countries should follow an open approach when expanding investment and allow equal participation of enterprises from other countries, Wen said at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia annual ... (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:26:07 GMT)

Oman, Brunei ink $100m investment fund
Oman and Brunei have inked an agreement investing $100m for a joint investment fund, to be shared equally by the two countries. The fund will be headquartered in Oman, and will look into investments in trade and tourism. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:34:57 GMT)

Bay Area VC investment falls 57% in Q1
Venture capital investments fell 50 percent in the first quarter from the nearly $7.78 billion invested over the same period in 2008, while the San Francisco Bay Area attracted the majority of capital but saw investment fall 57 percent. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:13:08 GMT)

FINANCE: Venture investment plummets
National and San Diego County venture capital investment fell sharply in the first quarter of 2009, according to Dow Jones VentureSource. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:38:56 GMT)

Fitch downgrades Gulf General Investment Company to 'BB'; maintains negative watch
Fitch Ratings has today downgraded Dubai-based Gulf General Investment Company's (GGICO) Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured rating to 'BB' from 'BB+', respectively. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:34:47 GMT)

ADIH participates with Five investment projects
Abu Dhabi Investment House ('ADIH') announced that it will participate with 5 investment real estate enterprises in Cityscape Exhibition, Abu Dhabi, to be held in April 19th, 2009, as ADIH consider Cityscape Exhibition as a unique opportunity to meet real estate entrepreneurs. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:05:47 GMT)

Venture Capital Investment Sinks
In the first quarter, only $3 billion was invested in 549 young companies, according to analysis by the National Venture Capital Association and PricewaterhouseCoopers. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:40:03 GMT)

Life returns to the hotel investment market
The hotel investment sector is showing signs of life as interest from Asian investors continues to drive the market. Eureka Funds Management is putting two Holiday Inns on the market, pitching the properties as "recession proof" because they are focused on middle- market business. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:24:26 GMT)

If investment sounds like a scam – it probably is
Question: What do you know of the high-yield investment programs, The Stoic, Genius Fund and WOIP? I know most of these HYIPs are some type of scam/Ponzi scheme, but these seem to be paying over a number of months or years. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:11:43 GMT)

Weekly Top Insider Buys: Alcoa, Chimera Investment, National Beverage, Petroleum & ...
Weekly highlight of top insider buys: Alcoa Inc. ( AA ), Chimera Investment Corp. Common Stock ( CIM ), National Beverage Corp. ( FIZZ ), Petroleum & Resources Corp. ( PEO ), and The Pep Boys Manny Moe and Jack ( PBY ) For the complete list of stocks were that bought by their company executives, go to: [url= [ www.gurufocus.com ]]Insider Buys[/url]. Alcoa Inc. ( AA ): Director Ratan Tata ... (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:50:19 GMT)

Stratford Career Institute Offers Valuable Investment For Students
Stratford Career Institute is just one of many distance learning schools gaining popularity among job seekers. Despite the shrinking economy, there is one investment that offers long term benefits and a solid return for individuals everywhere. It's education, and distance learning is becoming the popular new way to get it. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Investment consultants: Persistence, skepticism key in due diligence, experts say
Investment consultants are hired by pension funds and other institutional investors to offer advice on prospective deals and check the backgrounds of the people and companies making the pitch. Their research -- or due diligence -- involves gathering a wealth of financial and performance data on these investments. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:28:14 GMT)

Switching investment options a risky game for fund members
Switching between investment portfolios may endanger your savings, particularly if you do not fully understand the investment risks you are taking and if there are no firm guidelines on how and when the switches must be effected. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:28:14 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-04-19 11:25 Consortium eyes 5-7 yr investment in Irish banks
DUBLIN, April 19 (Reuters) - The Mallabraca consortium is considering a five- to seven-year investment in Irish banks if new executives are hired and the state takes over their risky assets, the group's advisor was quoted as saying on Sunday. Irish banks need more capital and new leadership but their main problem -- risky loans to property developers -- is less complex than the subprime issues ... (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:46:41 GMT)

SEBI overstating dollar figures for FII investment?
SEBI overstating dollar figures for FII investment? (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:24:36 GMT)

Up to 7 year Irish banks investment eyed
The Mallabraca consortium is considering a five- to seven-year investment in Irish banks if new executives are hired and the state takes over their risky assets, the group's advisor was quoted as saying on Sunday. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:27:00 GMT)

Hanley Investment Group Sells Single-Tenant Fresh & Easy Market for $2,865,000, Cap Rate 6.6%
IRVINE , CALIF. – Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, one of the dominant retail investment groups in Southern California and a market leader in the sale of retail shopping centers, announced today that Edward B. Hanley represented the buyer and seller in the sale of a single-tenant Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market in Loma Linda , Calif. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:47:07 GMT)

India, Spain should negotiate bilateral investment pacts: CII
Agencies New Delhi, April 19: Ahead of President Pratibha Patil's visit to Spain, industry body CII has said India and Spain should negotiate bilateral investment treaties to strengthen economic relationship between the countries. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:01:46 GMT)

Charity calls for £3bn benefits investment
THE Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) urged the Chancellor on Sunday to ensure that this week's budget includes a minimum £3 billion investment in benefits and tax credits to prevent the government missing its target of halving child poverty by 2010. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:36:17 GMT)