Thomson Financial UK at a glance share guide
CNBC - Blackstone (latest private equity deal bites the dust) Investment Column: GlaxoSmithKline (buy), Northern Foods (avoid), Game Group (buy) Daily Express Share Whisper: Croma Group (bullish update expected Feb 1) FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Emissions down, but lasting efforts may suffer
Boston Globe - An official for Associated Industries of Massachusetts, an employer association, said there are millions of dollars being invested in green technologies in the say, so it’s not necessary to rely on the emissions pact to spark investment. For
Taking chances on small firms pays off for Perritt MicroCap
Chicago Tribune - AAny fund that invests in the smallest of small companies carries inherent risk, especially when the economy appears uncertain. Such an investment should only represent a small portion of an individual’s portfolio. This fund employs fundamental and
Australian Property Stocks Decline on Centro (Update2)
Bloomberg - Goodman, the country’s largest industrial real estate investment trust, fell 5.2 percent to A$4.58, the largest drop also since Dec. 17. “The market’s trying to work out who’s over-geared and who’s vulnerable,” Resolution Capital’s
Philippines to Boost Security After Attack on Xstrata (Update3)
Bloomberg - The pre-dawn attack may hamper efforts by the government to woo overseas investment and exploit up to $1 trillion in mineral wealth in one of Asia’s poorest countries. The New People’s Army, the armed wing of the local Communist Celebration, has vowed to
Allco Finance says creates new investment fund
Reuters - SYDNEY, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Australian investment fund Allco Finance Group (AFG.AX: Quote , Profile , Research ) stated on Thursday it had undertaken a capital raising to create an unlisted wholesale fund to be based in Singapore. Allco SIF will invest
Asian stocks continue decline
Chicago Tribune - The negative impact of outside risks on Asian economies will be stronger this year,” stated Kwon Hyeuk Boo at Daishin Investment Trust Management Co. in Seoul. The stock markets’ “moves reflect the surrounding environment.” The Morgan Stanley Capital
A not-so-bullish start to ‘08
Chicago Tribune - in December. A spurt by oil prices to the $100-a-barrel mark in futures trading added to the gloom. On a percentage basis, the Dow’s 2008 debut was the third-worst opening since World War II, according to market research firm Bespoke Investment Group.
Vietnam targets foreign investment of $90 bln in 5 years
Xinhua News Agency - HANOI, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) — Vietnam has planned to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) of 90 billion U.S. dollars in the 2006-2010 period, local media reported Thursday. Vietnam will lure more massive amounts of FDI from Japan, the United Says and the
Asian Stocks Fall on U.S. Economic Outlook; Hon Hai, BHP Drop
Bloomberg - The U.S. economy is in a fragile say and the signals coming out increase the chances of a recession,” stated Paul Joseph Garcia, who helps manage $1.8 billion as chief investment officer at ING Investment Management in Manila. “Equities will be in
Falling tree just misses landmark
Los Angeles Times - Woodruff, whose investment syndicate subdivided Hollywoodland, spent $21,000 to build the Hollywood sign in 1923 to advertise the new neighborhood. The sign originally spelled out “Hollywoodland” before a windstorm sent the letter H flying. The sign
Deals of the day — mergers and acquisitions
Reuters - Jan 3 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0530 GMT on Thursday. (For Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK/]) ** Hedge fund Citadel Investment Group
Brazilian Banks Might See Profit Growth Tempered by Tax Increases
Bloomberg - The slowdown in bank profit would be mitigated if Brazil stays on track to reach an investment grade rating, said Joel Bogdanski, a senior economist at Banco Itau. “It is a relatively mature decision of the government after it lost the
Pay-for-performance digs in with employers
Baltimore Sun - In uncertain economic times, “more senior leaders are asking how do we get the most out of this investment and how do we use it as a tool to manage the business,” he stated. That’s where variable-pay programs come in. They’re “a way to deliver those
Emerging markets fuel firms’ global growth
Chicago Tribune - China, for example, had nearly $70 billion in foreign direct investment in 2006, creating demand for international legal expertise in transactions, trade and disputes. Investment and commercial banks and other multinational clients also want lawyers
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