Bush signs into law Sudan divestment measure
Guardian Unlimited - The coalition says the Sudanese government uses up to 70 percent of its oil revenues, generated mainly through foreign direct investment, to give arms and supplies to the Janjaweed militia accused of the killings in Darfur.
Groups: Record number of data breaches in 2007 after TJX credit-card
International Herald Tribune - And while companies, government agencies, schools and other institutions are spending more to protect ever-increasing volumes of data with more sophisticated firewalls and encryption, the investment often is too tiny too late. “More of them are
FACTBOX-Investment banks’ 2008 outlooks for European credit
Reuters - “The outlook for credit markets in 2008 will be dominated by a shift away from forced selling, illiquidity and strains in the financial sector as a driver of spreads, to the real economy.” A reluctance of banks to lend, and at higher charges, will
Loan defaults in U.S. at record
News.com.au - Mortgage insurers such as MGIC Investment, PMI Group and Radian Group lost money in the third quarter as more homeowners fell behind on payments. Shares of each lost well over half their value this year. Private mortgage insurance enables people to
Life in Romania - Telegraph Mentor
Daily Telegraph - Though rising quickly, property prices are still low by our standards, and some long-term expats select to brave the bureaucracy and buy a place as an investment. The law still currently prevents foreigners from owning land, but there are ways around
Introduction to Investing (pdf)
Daily Telegraph - Complex financial jargon can confuse many people into inaction but this plain English guide sets out the fundamental facts you need to get started. Tom Stevenson – whose investment column is a must-read in The Daily Telegraph Business section each
Cyprus, Malta Adopt Euro, Spurring Price Anxiety (Update1)
Bloomberg - The Mediterranean islands cut budget deficits and borrowing costs to prepare for the euro, attracting international investment and tourism that has spurred economic growth. Entry will also earn the countries seats on the European Central Bank’s
Now Brown can rediscover his natural political fire
Guardian Unlimited - Housing demand is so intense, as somewhere to live and as investment for those wary of a bumpy stock market, that home prices can’t fall far. Meanwhile, the pensions crisis quietly resolved itself in 2007: most pension fund deficits are now wiped out
Harbinger investment group increases stake in Leap Wireless to 15
Forbes - Management Corp. have increased their equity interest in Leap Wireless International (nasdaq: LEAP - news - people ) Inc. to 15% from 11.4%, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The investment group acquired an
CBI expects grim year but soft landing
Guardian Unlimited - We believe the economy will slow in the face of a number of persistent headwinds, which will hit consumer spending, business investment and exports. Meanwhile, government spending and investment is starting to become less supportive to growth.” His
Cramer’s ‘Mad Money’ Recap: Tricks for Buying and Selling
Street.Com - Cramer, TheStreet.com or CNBC that any particular security, portfolio of securities, transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person. You must make your own independent decisions regarding any security, portfolio of securities
President Bush signs bill allowing US state, local governments to cut
MSN UK News - President George W. Bush signed legislation Monday to grant states and local governments to cut investment ties with Sudan because of the violence in Darfur. But in doing so, Bush made clear that he’ll construe the law as he chooses to make sure
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