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Part III: The Dominant Causes of the Credit Crisis Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:14AMIs Savings and Investments Part of the Solution or Part of the Problem? Over the last few months there seems to be a growing awareness that the world economy has come up against an invisible wall.
Southeast Asia drinks sector sparkles Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:05AMSINGAPORE/TOKYO - Global drinks firms, thirsty for acquisitions to expand their offerings and reach, are eyeing assets in Southeast Asia, as tough regulatory hurdles quash their interest in giants China and India.
Bullion Monarch Mining Announces Drill Results From Bom Jesus Property in Brazil Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:00AMST. GEORGE, UT--(Marketwire - 09/02/10) - Bullion Monarch Mining Inc. (OTC.BB: BULM - News ) has now completed an exploratory drilling program on the Bom Jesus property in the traditionally mineral rich Para state of Brazil. The Dourave/Bullion Joint Venture LP completed 8 drill holes with a total of 2207.05 meters of diamond drilling on its Bom Jesus Project in northern Brazil and has now ...
Strong Yen Is Helping to Fuel Germany's Export Boom Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:58AMEuropean companies tend to focus on the dollar exchange rate, but the yen's recent strengthening is playing a role in Germany's export boom as well.
The Swings Continue in the IPO Market Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:58AMThere was a ton of volatility in the IPO market last week. One company I've been following rallied 31 percent, another plummeted 11 percent, and yet a third has postponed its big board debut...
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe to Acquire Majority Position in Peak 10 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:56AMTriangle - RALEIGH, N.C. – Peak 10 Inc., a managed services company with world-class data centers, and Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (“Welsh Carson”), a leading private equity firm, have entered into a transaction in which Welsh Carson and Peak 10’s executive management will acquire a majority shareholder interest in Peak 10. Selling shareholders include majority owner Seaport Capital, a New ...
Jewish geography for professionals Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:43AMChances are, you’ve logged on to Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn to promote a corporate event, introduce a new product, or search for employment.
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. Announces Dallas Acquisition - The Venue at Stonebridge Ranch Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:40AMMid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of The Venue at Stonebridge Ranch, a high-quality 250-unit apartment community located in the Dallas, Texas MSA.
Capgemini acquires a 55% stake in leading Brazilian IT services provider Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:34AMCapgemini has reached an agreement with the shareholders of CPM Braxis which will see Capgemini acquire a 55% interest in the Brazilian IT services company.
Gold Ignored & Dismissed by US Media as Good Harvest Points to Strong Indian Demand Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:29AMTHE PRICE OF GOLD rose back above $1250 an ounce for the second time this week – and the sixth time since May – on Thursday morning in London , as government bonds ticked lower together with energy prices.
Graphite takes Strategic lead, shares soar Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:33PMThe lead in your pencil is not lead at all. It's actually graphite. And a pretty useful carbon material it is, too.
Letter to Rep. Gordon Regarding House Science Committee Authorization Bill As It Relates to NASA Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:25PMWe feel that the following programs, which are substantially underfunded in the current House Science Committee authorization bill, are especially critical:
India’s Economic Growth Accelerated to 8.8% in Quarter Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:23PMEconomists said growth would probably cool slightly in the months ahead, as the world economy slowed.
Nascar Turns to BET Network to Boost Minority Drivers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:10PMA series on the Black Entertainment Network represents Nascar’s latest attempt to build a following for minority drivers it hopes to develop into stars.
For Members Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:50PMMy name is Jack Spencer. I am a Research Fellow for Nuclear Energy Policy at The Heritage Foundation. The views I express in this statement are my own, and should not be construed as representing any official position of The Heritage Foundation.
Banks forced to write off £40m a day in family debt Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:50PMCash-strapped families are being overwhelmed by debts they can never afford to repay, figures revealed yesterday.
This is a Lecture On China Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:50PMAbstract: The Indian Ocean is becoming increasingly important to China’s economic and security interests.
Mortgage Bonds Lose Ground With Home Refi Boom: Credit Market Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:34PMGovernment-backed U.S. mortgage bonds underperformed Treasuries in August by the most since November 2008 amid concern federal intervention may spark a refinancing wave that reduces the value of the securities.
Emerging markets buffer Euro risk Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:24PMEmerging market economies may help buffer the global economy from Euro zone risks – but they also present their own risks, according to PIMCO.
Mortgage Bonds Lose Ground With Home Refi Boom: Credit Market Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:22PMFannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae bonds tied to home loans returned 34 basis points, or 0.34 percentage point, less than U.S. debt this month, Barclays Capital indexes show. A Fannie Mae 6.5 percent bond maturing in about 24 years fell 0.75 cents this month to 108.9 cents on the dollar as a 4.5...
How sugar-rush economics has left the West with a headache Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:45PMIn 1944, the summit at Bretton Woods created a monetary system that helped the war-torn West rebuild. In 2010 the Jackson Hole summit showed how little there is in the way of new thinking among A-list policy makers.
The circus around the Minimum Wage Act Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:00PMParti Sosialis Malaysi a and Jerit are not amused by the continuous flip-flop and gymnastics surrounding the Minimum Wage Act and the proposed amendments to labour laws.
Editorial: Jackson Laboratory ... As ‘connections’ mount, plan’s value gets clearer Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:55PMThis is the way it happens. This is the way foundations are laid and plans take shape.
Stocks gain as Bernanke, GDP reassure investors Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:45PMStocks posted big gains after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank was ready to step in if the U.S. economy showed further signs of weakening.
Q&A with Oregon State President Ed Ray, one of the most influential leaders in college sports Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:02PMIn a wide-ranging interview, the chairman of the NCAA's Executive Committee discusses conference expansion, the NCAA Tournament, the Beavers' budget deficits and the pace of change in athletics.
Worse Than First Thought Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:56AMEconomy only grew 1. 6 percent in spring and summer is likely to be just as bad
Silver Stocks, ETFs to Buy Now Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:58AMSilver prices are gaining, and the metal is bound to attract more investors looking for safe havens. There are several stocks and ETFs to play silver's ongoing strength.
Global Automotive Industry M&A Activity Shows Slight Uptick in Deal Volume During First Half of 2010, According to ... Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:31AMThe global automotive industry merger and acquisition deal market shows a cautious uptick in deal volumes observed during the first half of 2010, against a backdrop of the lowest disclosed deal value in five years, according to the automotive transaction services practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP In H1 2010, 265 deals closed with a disclosed value of $11.6 billion. Â
Leaders warn on S.E. Asia's rich-poor gap Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:28AMSoutheast Asian leaders warned Wednesday of a widening gap between the booming region's richest and poorest nations that could threaten its ambitious drive for an EU-style single market.
ANALYSIS-Financial storm clouds set gold on course for history Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:28AMANALYSIS-Financial storm clouds set gold on course for history
EU to restrict credits from industrial gas projects in ETS Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:28AMThe EU's climate chief yesterday (25 August) said the European Commission was preparing measures to limit the use of carbon credits from industrial gas projects in its cap-and-trade system after 2012.
Gov’t and Party set forth draft social security and welfare objectives Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:12AMVietNamNet Bridge - PM Nguyen Tan Dung has issued an important statement on social security and welfare policy.
Is Pension Consultant EnnisKnupp Still Still Free From Bias? Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:08AMIn a field full of conflicts, pension consultant EnnisKnupp always bragged it had no baggage. So much for bragging.
Fitch: First-Half 2010 Operating Profits Decline for Most U.S. P&C Insurers Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:05AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First-half 2010 operating profits declined for most companies in Fitch's universe of 50 publicly traded property-casualty (P&C) insurers, according to Fitch Ratings in a new report. However, the $16.2 billion of aggregate net earnings reported by these companies represents a substantial improvement versus the prior year due to more favorable investment results ...
Ratings Recap: PartnerRe, Oriental Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:04AMFitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of PartnerRe Ltd. with a negative outlook. The affirmation follows an "updated review of PartnerRe's financial performance, capital position, liquidity, and ...
CLOSING BELL: Stocks recover following weak home sales report Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:01PMThe Dow ended with a gain of 19.61 points, or 0.2 percent, at 10,060.06.
Fortress Paper: Outside the box, crazy like a fox Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:56PMDeep-value investor Chad Wasilenkoff continues to surprise
Bond Bubble, Dollar Doom - Embrace The Fear Says Fisher Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:42PMBond Bubble Forming: Author and Wharton Professor Jeremy Siegel says a bubble is forming in the bo
Congo lobbying spurs questions Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:40PMWhy experts are saying small African nation's lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill are so unusual. Lobbying - African people - United States - Politics - Africa
Ferret's stock to watch Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:40PMRCR Tomlinson Ltd (RCR) is a leading multi-disciplined engineering company, employing 2,300 staff and contractors across Australasia.
Santos profit doubles on high prices Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:33PMHIGHER commodity prices and lower exporation costs have helped South Australian oil and gas major Santos double its profit.
Ringing the changes Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:20PMDue to its location, the new area will act as a platform to promote new cooperation between Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong under the "one country, two systems" policy.
Nuplex beats profit guidance, lifts dividend Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:17PMNuplex Industries posted full-year profit that beat its guidance after the specialty chemicals maker fattened is margins, especially on sales of resins in Europe.Its shares rose to a three-month high.Profit surged to a record...
Telekom Q2 net profit within expectations Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:39PMPETALING JAYA: Despite recording a lower net profit in its latest quarter, analysts said Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s (TM) results were largely within expectations because operationally its earnings did not decline much.
Broadway redevelopment remains stalled Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:37PMIn 2006, Salt Lake City developer Kevin Peterson announced dramatic plans to change the face of Tooele’s Newtown district on Broadway Avenue. Peterson talked about restoring the old Broadway Heritage Hotel and building three other apartment buildings.
Why is there a lack of interest in the market? Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:37PMTHE FTSE Bursa Malaysia KL Composite Index (FBM KLCI) finally touched 1400-level again. Despite high index level, the overall daily traded volume remained low at about 700 million-800 million. We believe, except for certain fund managers and day traders, not many retail investors were excited about the market. In this article, we will look into the reasons why investors are not investing at the ...
Scottish Funds Buy Corporate Bonds, Keep Shares on Better Company Results Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:30PMScottish money managers are buying corporate bonds and sticking with stock holdings as companies report better results and government bond yields tumble.
Request for Information: NASA Office of the Chief Technologist: Game Changing Technology Division Game Changing ... Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:25PMRequest for Information: NASA Office of the Chief Technologist: Game Changing Technology Division Game Changing Technology Development Program
Fitch Affirms JPMorgan Chase's Ratings; Outlook Stable Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:51PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ratings for JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) as follows: --Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA-'; --Short-term IDR at 'F1+'; --Individual rating at 'B'. Fitch has also affirmed JPM's other existing ratings at current levels. The Rating Outlook is Stable. A full rating list is shown below. JPM not only survived the financial crisis ...
Despite new S'pore billionaire investor, loss seen for TMC Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:00AMPETALING JAYA, Malaysia - The emergence of Singapore billionaire Peter Lim Eng Hock as the second biggest shareholder in TMC Life Sciences Bhd is unlikely to spur any change in fortunes any time soon in the loss-making fertility firm, according to analyst reports.