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We’ve oohed and awed over the green building projects in Dubai: A recent survey has consigned that old saying ‘Location is everything,’ to the scrapheap when it comes to property investors looking to flash their cash in the Middle East. Instead, eco is where it’s at, according to a new United... ...to keep reading, visit Green Prophet...

For the year 2008, the Dow fell 33.8 percent; the S&P skidded 38.5 percent; and the Nasdaq posted its worst year ever, with a 40.5 percent drop.Below is the table for the top 10 best performers for the year in the S&P 500 index,in terms of percentage gains from Reuters. Are they really recession-proof?WINNERSCompany Pct changeFamily Dollar Stores Inc

Warren Buffett Born: Omaha, Nebraska, in 1930 Affiliations: Buffett-Falk & Company Graham-Newman Corporation Buffett Partnership, Ltd. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Most Famous For: Referred to as the "Sage" or "Oracle" of Omaha, Warren Buffett is widely viewed as

With home prices falling across most parts of the country, investors in real estate are finding good value in certain rental properties. Unfortunately, they're also finding it harder to get approved for a home loan. After getting stung by defaults, conforming mortgage standards for non-owner occupied home loans tightened dramatically last quarter. One major change was the reduction in the total

The third theme in the El-Erian’s market collision commentary is the money flow due to sovereign wealth funds. As per an article on Wikipedia, the top 20 sovereign wealth funds have a total of approximately 2.7 trillion dollars (and up to 3.3 trillions including all SWFs). A major portion of this money, if not all, is invested in safest and most liquid US government treasuries. This is a very

In today’s post, I will discuss how El-Erian’s emerging market theme affects the dividend investors (DIs). Some of the characteristics that we DIs look for in a company are as follows: Management’s sincere conviction that shareholders have stake in the business and earnings must be shared with them;Dividends are paid from operating earnings;Consistent growth in dividends can be maintai

In the last post, I presented El-Erian’s major themes that are significantly affecting the financial markets. Taking these themes as a framework, the author presents the asset allocation model that was used under his stewardship at Harvard Endowment Fund. The asset allocation model can be found here and here. The discussion of the asset allocation in this book should be viewed as reflectio

Born: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1933 Affiliations: Hayden, Stone & Company William O'Neil & Company, Inc. O'Neil Data Systems, Inc. Investor's Business Daily Most Famous For: Bill O'Neil is a top-performing stock broker, inventor of the growth stock investing strategy, CANSLIM, author and f

I have a few legitimate AZ entrepreneurs who are seeking start-up funding and or venture capital (or are open to reviewing partnership scenarios) for their business opportunities.Please feel contact me if you are involved in working with funding entrepreneurs (Angel investing) or making private equity investments in Arizona based businesses.Arizona Business Broker: Ray HaiberWest USA RealtyMobile:

SHANGHAI, Dec 20 - China, hit by a slowdown in manufacturing from the global downturn, will pursue foreign investors who flee the country to escape failed business investments and debt, the Xinhua... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Dubai's RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) has cautioned investors to stay away from 'illegal groups' relaying misleading and baseless information about property regulations. The Authorities have urged investors to stay alert and get in touch with RERA, before signing deals. Circulation of such information is 'highly misleading' and 'deceptive' to investors. This will result in investors

The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has reassured investors that the property market in Dubai is still safe despite the global financial crisis. However, the authority said on Wednesday that it could not protect those investors who have sought advice from unprofessional real estate agents. Pointing towards an unnamed “illegal group” sending out misleading and [...]

Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, is useful for checking facts on everything from historical events to rock stars to recipes. It's also a useful tool to research neighbourhoods where you are planning to invest. Pages like Neighbourhoods in Edmonton or Neighbourhoods in Calgary are excellent resources for your due diligence.For example we bought a single family residence in Crawford Plain

Bill Gross Born: Middletown, Ohio, in 1944 Affiliations: Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) Most Famous For: Considered the "king of bonds," Bill Gross is the world's leading bond fund manager. As the founder and managing director o

A buyers market together with lower prices and steady rents allows investors to purchase homes that will cash flow.With the readjustment of home prices to more affordable levels and steady rental rates real estate investing is making more sense as an investments rather then speculation.Real estate IS a good investment when made prudently.  It is a good investment when made for the right reaso

With domestic sales suffering as the rupee loses value against the dollar, property developers in India are looking outside the country for an alternative market. They are hoping to tap into a growing niche within overseas property investment Non-Resident Indian investors.NRI or Non-Resident Indian refers to a person of Indian origin either born outside India [...]

Thomas Rowe Price, Jr. Born: Linwood, Maryland, in 1898; Died in 1983 Affiliations: Mackubin Goodrich & Co. T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Most Famous For: Price is considered to be "the father of growth investing." He founded the investment firm T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

A new regulation that went into effect on December 1, 2008 limits real estate investors to a maximum of four loans that can be backed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.This policy has been adopted by most lending institutions and cannot be impacted by investor resources, experience or income. This new limitation is designed to protect against small time real estate investors going belly up on a portf

In financial theory, the rate of return at which an investment trades is the sum of five different components. They are:1. The Real Risk-Free Interest RateThis is the rate to which all other investments are compared. It is the rate of return an investor can earn without any risk in a world with no inflation.2. An Inflation PremiumThis is the rate that is added to an investment to adjust it for the

Kansas City Real Estate Investor Says I Should Help Kansas City Real Estate Investors Steal Homes Last night I received a strange real estate related phone call. Actually it was a series of phone calls. The caller hung up on me the first two times. I...(read more)

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation’s (JBIC) survey in the 2008 fiscal year reveals that Japanese investors continue to worry about underdeveloped infrastructure in Viet Nam, particularly roads, ports and power systems. JBIC’s survey was compiled based on 620 questionnaires collected from Japanese companies overseas. According to the survey, 2008 is the third consecutive year that

Years ago, I explained to a prospective client that my annual fee to manage her portfolio would be 1% of the portfolio.  She replied, “why would I pay that when I don’t pay anything for my mutual funds.”  Unfortunately, this public ignorance of what investors pay their retirement advisor is pervasive.  In fact, you’d be shocked [...]

Ralph Wanger Born: Chicago in 1933. Affiliations: Harris Associates Acorn Fund Wanger Asset Management Most Famous For: Wanger was widely known for his witty and far ranging quarterly letters to shareholders as lead manager for the Acorn Fund, which, between 1970 and 1988 was one of th

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Social business investors can be in the form of social entrepreneurs, corporate organisations (through CSR initiatives), philanthropists, financial institutions including banks and even the Government.They invest in social businesses to get both a social and a financial return on their investment.The social return is gained through investing in a social business that is striving to address social

This post is a timely reminder on value investing principles amid the worst credit crunch in 8 decades ! Apparently, the news just can’t get any worse (or can it ?), and no prizes for guessing that someone will pop up every day to say “hey the worst ain’t over yet”. It is during such [...]

Current turmoil has few beneficiariesMARKET crashes are the greatest redistributor of wealth. This has been true of previous crashes. But in the current turmoil, there are few beneficiaries, a friend noted. It is more a great destruction of wealth on a global scale so far.Well, okay, some short-sellers may have profited from some of their trades. But many get wiped out in their next trade. Perhaps

At the 14th annual energy conference at the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Researches in Dubai, Dr. Mohammed Gargash- the Foreign Affairs Minister of State stated that 40 MW of energy would be required to satisfy the U.A.E.’s local needs by 2020.  Nuclear energy is just one of the solutions proposed to fulfill this demand. The government, thankfully, is thinking of more alternative

Shriram EPC Ltd informed the market that the company has raised US$ 55 million from investor group led by Olympus Capital Holdings Asia.Which is almost 275 crore. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rupya.com%2Farchives%2F2008%2F11%2F25%2Fshriram-epc-raises-275-crore-from-investors%2F'; addthis_title = 'Shriram+EPC+raises+275+crore+from+investors'; addthis_pub = ''; Post from: First Blo

Several commentators have expressed concern offer the possibility that terrorist investors (especially Islamist ones) might use their vast wealth to obtain control of American public corporations and use them to pursue ruinous economic tactics, influence the media or direct resources to terrorist organizations disguised as charitable contributions. There is a certain sense of discomfort over the g

In the present volatile market conditions, results in the first quarter of financial year 2009 may have been better than expected. These, however, did not reflect the combined impact that high interest rates and input costs had on companies' sales and profitability. The second quarter figures are showing the true picture of how companies are burdened by debt and fixed costs.In such a scenario, it

Philip A. Fisher Born: San Francisco, California in 1907; Died 2004 Affiliations: Fisher & Company Most Famous For: Philip Fisher was one of the most influential investors of all time. His investment philosophies, recorded in his investment classic, "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profit

HONG KONG - THERE could have been no worse time to hold an expo on the Asian property market this year than November. As the impact of the global financial crisis on the region unravels - in the form a slumping stock market, company bankruptcies, steep falls in flat prices, and job cuts - even the most daring of property investors have taken a step back. It was against this backdrop that the Asian

Just wanted to take a minute and point out that this awesome economy has obviously affected the advertising industry and in turn all the major media/publications. So, you can save a ton of money and get cheap subscriptions to the two most popular financial publications: The Wall Street Journal & Investors Business Daily.I had no idea it had gotten this cheap, but you can now get the Wall Stre

Overseas property investors have changed their expectations with the types of investment deals they expect to buy and still remain enthusiastic when the right investment is presented to them. These are the claims made by overseas property portal Homesgofast.com and international real estate agents who specialise in investment property.

Overseas property investors have changed their expectations with the types of investment deals they expect to buy and still remain enthusiastic when the right investment is presented to them. These are the claims made by overseas property portal Homesgofast.com and international real estate agents who specialise in investment property.

In my blog, Dividend Growth Investor, I am always trying to find out the best dividend stocks which would provide me with a dividend income stream that would increase above the levels of inflation for many decades to come. If I didn’t have any time to go through all the hassle of picking individual dividend stocks however, I would have turned to dividend ETF’s.I have stated several reasons why

There are very few loan programs available that provide 100% financing for buyers, only 10% down for investors, and no mortgage insurance for either.  If you are this it is now available through Fannie Mae’ s new home buying program, Express Path Financing.  Fannie Mae is selling many of their REO (Real Estate Owned), or bank owned, [...]

Michael Steinhardt Born: Mount Kisco, New York, in 1941 Affiliations: Calvin Bullock Loab Rhoades & Co Steinhardt Partners Most Famous For: Steinhardt Partners achieved a performance track record that still stands out on Wall Street: 24% compound average annual returns – more than

Share KhanRECOMMENDATIONS HDFC Bank, HDFC Ltd, Bharti Airtel and L&T “The market is currently in uncharted territory. The environment is still not conducive for aggressive investment. Investors should maintain good cash levels. They should only buy frontline stocks; and it should be purely on the basis of valuations and outlook. We only recommend companies with sound structure, quality manag

Be wary of unexpected telephone calls, letters, or even personal visits from people who offer quick-profit schemes that require your immediate investment. Be suspicious of “inside information,” hot tips, and rumors that supposedly [...]

Talk about kicking investors when they're down. A required year-end practice by mutual funds is about to whack many people with capital gains taxes at the cruelest of times: when funds already have declined by ...

PHNOM PENH, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- A newly developed Cambodian high-yielding hybrid rice variety will be presented in Kampong Thom province on Monday to interest investors in large-scale cultivation, national media said on Friday.   Louis Kek, director of Malaynesia Resources, part of the Malaysian-Cambodian joint venture responsible for the new variety's development, said that his company

With the holidays right around the corner, I thought I'd mention a few gift ideas for those trying to please the investors in their families, and for those who are investors trying to impart their values. I think the ideas listed below are better (from the investor's point of view) than the latest gadget, the cute little booties babies always seem to get, or the ugly sweater or socks no one ever w

Online trading is becoming popular day by day. If you are involved in it then you might have heard the name of investors community.Stock trading, bond, day trading, investment options and terms like these are highly important if you are interested in online trading. You need to be an expert in all these terms and in issues related with them. If you are not then you can take the assistance of onlin

By Rachelle Younglai; Reuters, Nov 11, 2008 7:52am EST 1 of 1Full Size Video Japan's Solar City Play Video More Video... WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Global institutional investors holding more than $6 trillion in assets pushed policymakers Tuesday to quickly hash out a binding agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean technology. More than 130 big i

State President Nguyen Minh Triet hailed the contributions of Japanese economic groups and organisations to the development of Vietnam’s economy. Receiving the President and CEO of the Sumitomo group, Kato Susumu, in Hanoi on Nov. 11, President Triet held up the Sumitomo group, the Japan Federation of Economic Organisations (Nippon Keidanren) and the Japan External Trade Organistion (JETRO) as

Viet Nam will continue to be an attractive destination for international investors in the years to come, said former Vice State President Truong My Hoa. “Though the economy may be likely to witness some problematic issues in the short-term, foreign investors, in evaluating the country’s potential, still possess positive expectations regarding Vietnam’s growth in the mid-term and long-term,

Brazil has been one of the most attractive emerging property markets for the British overseas property buyer, however recent exchange rates have been eroding the savings being made on Brazilian real estate. The pound is weaker than ever against the euro (just 1.25€/£) making that holiday home in Euroland all the more expensive whilst even the dollar has rallied back up to 1.57$US/£

Have you ever thought that you should study at university which with you studying at there, you can become the successful people? Which in this case you can get a wealth? You aren’t wrong, because there have been Nouveau Riche University, where you will learn everything about how to become the successful real estate investor.And then, the question is like this, may be everyone that take study a

(4-traders.com) BEIJING, Nov. 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- VisionChina Media Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: VISN), one of China's largest out-of-home digital television advertising networks on mass transportation systems,...-ADR-423797/news/VISIONCHINA-ADR-VisionChina-Media-Provides-Information-to-Investors-13072981/

Julian Robertson Born: Salisbury, North Carolina, in 1933 Affiliations: Kidder Peabody Webster Management Corporation Tiger Management Group (TMG) Most Famous For: Robertson had the best hedge fund record throughout the 1980s and 1990s. It is reported that the compound rate o

Awali Real Estate Investments, the renowned real estate investment company, revealed that it has been holding discussions with the American Trust about offering funding solutions to buyers and investors for Awali City plots and buyers of residential units. The initial agreement has been signed to fund investors in Awali City, but the details of the agreement are yet to be revealed. The Board

Some guidelines for investors This is for all those who think there are ways to make quick bucks in stock market.Stock market is not your mother and will not feed you with spoon but will punish you most of the timeTrade occasionally and invest regularlySay big no to intraday trading it is the most dangerous style of trading though viciously attractive.Remember stock market manic-depressive and har

Old Magnolia Apartments, a 16-unit apartment complex on Maxwell Road between Ga. 9 and Hembree Road, recently sold for top dollar to a California investor. After a brief inspection period and entertainment of multiple offers, Selina Chao closed on the...

Um...not so much.In the two days of trading following Obama's election, both the Dow and the S&P have plunged more than 10%. A staggering two-day free fall the likes of which have not been seen in more than 21 years. Not even after 9/11.The Autumn plunge of the the stock market has been blamed-by some- as fear, as Obama started looking like the sure winner. That speculation appears to have su

As I've said many times recently, if I were an "investor" with a retirement account looking long term (several years), I would sell into rallies. In the very short term, we could see more strength in stocks, but that is your window...

When we are in need of capital business, if not to go to the bank, we may go to people who are overweight cash. But now, just need to sit in front of the computer sweet, and then descend to a website called Kiva.org. What Kiva.org? This is a social networking site in the microfinance [...]

John Templeton Born: Winchester, Tennessee, in 1912 Affiliations: Fenner & Beane Templeton, Dobbrow & Vance, Inc. Templeton Growth, Ltd. Most Famous For: In 1939, with Hitler's Germany ravaging Europe, John Templeton bought $100 of every stock trading below $1 on the New

By Dustin Griffin You may be surprised to learn that you can sell your house for cash within a few days instead of waiting for weeks to close the deal. The easiest way to sell your house for cash is to contact a real estate investor. Investors have the means to purchase your home within days [...]

Red October, one of the worst month in Wall Street history, ended on a sweet note on Friday as stocks rallied to cap a week of impressive gains. For the week, the Dow Jones was up 10.1%, S&P 500 was up 9.5% and the Nasdaq had gained 9.8%. There are storm clouds gathering but at the moment, investors are caught up in the euphoria and unmoved by grim economic indicators.

The Securities Investors’ Bill Of Rights (SIBORAP): Part Four Steve Selengut SIBORAP includes these ten specific sections: (1) Product Transparency, (2) Regulation and Education, (3) Protection from Speculators (4) Control of Hedge Funds, (5) Brokerage Account Statements, (6) Retirement Account Investments, (7) Executive Compensation, (8) Corporate Financial Statements, (9) Taxation of Inves

The Securities Investors’ Bill Of Rights (SIBORAP): Part Three of Four Steve Selengut SIBORAP includes these ten specific sections: (1) Product Transparency, (2) Regulation and Education, (3) Protection from Speculators (4) Control of Hedge Funds, (5) Brokerage Account Statements, (6) Retirement Account Investments, (7) Executive Compensation, (8) Corporate Financial Statements, (9) Taxation

The good ones are flying off the shelves faster than we can do the paperwork!  Don’t miss out on this prime buyer’s market–  it won’t last forever! Updated 10/31/2008 Smart... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

As reported by RealtyTimes.com (Author: Kenneth R. Harney) - "Investor Report: Who is Lending?"The premise:Some investors may believe the headlines and assume that nobody's lending money anymore -- and certainly not for small residential rental projects.The assertion:But the reality is a little better than that. If you can come up with a downpayment, and are prepared to document income, assets and

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Angry Hong Kong investors, some banging gongs and others waving banners, scuffled outside a bank on Friday as frustration mounted over losses tied to investments linked to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Raising Capital—An Overview of Your Alternatives The following is just a partial list of the financing sources available: Angel financing. Asset-based lending. Bootstrapping. Customer financing. Factoring. Franchising. Friends and family. Initial public offering (IPO). Leasing. Personal savings. Public debt issue. Research and development (R&D) limited partnerships. Secondary rights offerin

Given the current global economic slowdown and its impact on the Indian economy, real estate developers have hit upon novel marketing strategies to woo reluctant flat buyers. Real estate players such as Mantri Synergy, Jains Sunderbans, ETA Rosedale and Hirco Palace Gardens have come out with new schemes to attract buyers.In what is seen as a clear move to shore up the ‘sagging morale’ of pros

Wednesday October 29, 2008 Navivest The stock market will probably be trading in a tight range until about 2:15 PM today, when we get the latest interest rate decision from the Federal Open Market Committee. the monetary policy setting arm of the Federal Reserve. Traders might do well to just sit on the sidelines and digest yesterday’s gains [...]

The Securities Investors’ Bill Of Rights (SIBORAP): Part Two of Four by Steve Selengut SIBORAP includes these ten specific sections: (1) Product Transparency, (2) Regulation and Education, (3) Protection from Speculators (4) Control of Hedge Funds, (5) Brokerage Account Statements, (6) Retirement Account Investments, (7) Executive Compensation, (8) Corporate Financial Statements, (9) Taxatio

Securities Investors’ Bill Of Rights (SIBORAP): Part One of Four by Steve Selengut We the securities investors of the United States, in order to form more transparent financial markets, establish effective regulations, defend against destructive speculation and manipulation, promote financial well-being, preserve working capital, and protect retirement income, do establish this Securities In

  Hong Kong Stocks at Cheapest in Decade Lure Investors  By Michael Patterson and Michael Tsang Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index yesterday tumbled to its lowest valuation since the Asian financial crisis a decade ago after posting the worst performance this month among the 10 biggest equity markets. The Hang Seng’s 13 percent drop yesterday pushed its October decline [...]

Where's the Federal Funds Rate headed? Currently sitting at 1.50%, the markets are now nearly split whether they think the Feds will drop the rate to either 1.00% or 0.75% (a 50 bps cut moves the Fed Funds Rate to 1.00% while a 75 bps cut would drop the rate to 0.75%):The FOMC meeting is now upon us. The two-day FOMC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2008 with the Fed Funds Rate deci

Buy-to-let investors are re-evaluating their portfolios in light of the current market conditions and introducing high income, cash positive property, according to Assetz. Many investors have recently found themselves struggling with cash negative buy-to-let property, as costly mortgages start to impact on returns, regardless of rental growth.

John Neff Source: CFA Institute Born: Wauseon, Ohio, in 1931 Affiliations: National City Bank of Cleveland Wellington Management Company Most Famous For: John Neff's average annual total return from Vanguard's Windsor Fund during his 31-year tenure (1964-1995) as portf

There are some intelligent actions required any investor to lead his investment to a big success. But, majority of investors are losing there entire money through investments. What is the reason behind such huge failure? Below is the list of 30 common mistakes most of the investors make frequently. As an investor, knowing these mistakes will give you more success.1. Start investing without any goa

LONDON - A FLIGHT from emerging market debt and stocks helped push the dollar to a two-year high against major currencies on Thursday as fears built about a global recession.Investors were also focusing on major company earnings reports, fearful that the worst financial crisis in 80 years and the deteriorating global economy could combine to batter corporate profits.European shares put in gains on

To my Readers:  I have been saying that it is time to invest...  And it is...  Here is confirmation from another colleague that confirms that fact!  If you are ready to make some money, call us! Via Debra A. Brooks Lake Livingston Waterfront Specialist:SMART INVESTMENTS.  When the going gets tough the investors buy.Have you read Rich Dad's series written by Robert K

Mutual Fund investors, as well as those with their dreams tied up in stocks, are experiencing sleepless nights. The mood that has hit the U.S. Stock Market has spread worldwide. The DOW is almost at the ‘9-11’ low. It is now affecting all markets.   So, how can traders (and especially, e-mini traders) be pretty much all [...]

Jesse L. Livermore Born: South Acton, Massachusetts, in 1877; Died in 1940 Affiliations: Individual investor Most Famous For: Jesse Livermore was a highly visible stock trader and speculator for almost fifty years. He was famous for making and losing several multimillion dollar fortunes during his professional career.

Overseas property buyers have been advised to consider purchasing a residence in Romania.According to FC Exchange, the eastern European country could be a good location for those who want to collect quick returns on their investment.The currency specialist said this is because the property market in Romania is growing at a relatively fast rate, especially in comparison with places such as France.T

Flamingo Lakes is offering for a limited time:AN INVESTORS HOLIDAY WEEKEND IN MERIDA AND FLAMINGO LAKES Take the time to join us for a memorable long weekend and discover why Merida has recently been voted as the best retirement haven in the world. Mérida has been identified by many as the perfect location for investment abroad. A [...]

On Monday and Tuesday this week, the stockmarket sheep rushed into the TSX and the Dow (900 points up). Just as fast on Wednesday, they rushed out(700 points down).Conditions of the market didn't change in a day, but the psychology changed. Feelings of greed were suddenly replaced by feelings of fear.This simply tells me that speculators are still trying to crap shoot the stockmarket eith

Dear allOur next meeting is on Tuesday 21st October (next week).The venue is the same place as last time...The New England ClubOccupation RoadPeterboroughPE1 2LJClick here for a mapWe're kicking off this month with a brief introduction to the newly appointed Council Officer for the Landlord Accreditation Scheme. At this stage Michelle Hudson-Smith will really be just letting you know who she i

By: Level13 Currently the Hong Kong government is trying very hard to intervene and arrange for a compensation package to all minibond investors. There has been immense pressure by the Singapore minibond investors on the local authorities to step in and arrange a similar bailout. With all due respect, I personally do not think that it [...]

In the unforgiving, yet fascinating world of equities, Warren Buffet is the epitome of success. From high-flying fund managers to Ivy league management students, from the Ferrari-driving Wall Street broker to the pan-chewing punter on Dalal Street, most will vouch that in the world of investments, their idol is none other than the Oracle of Omaha. More reams of paper must have been dedicated to

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As we've noted in our most recent hedge fund performance update, Atticus European was -15.8% in September and is -42.5% year-to-date. You can view Atticus' most recent portfolio holdings here (as last updated with the SEC).***EDIT: Removed per request of representatives from Atticus

Mr. Tan Kin Lian has created a new blog to allow investors to get in touch with each other. Separate sections have been created according to distributor and products. I believe this will be extremely helpful because now the affected parties can have a consolidated channel to voice their views. Share This

Born: U.K., in 1929 Affiliations: Leyland Motor Corporation Slater Walker Securities BioProjects International PLC Galahad Gold PLC Most Famous For: The author of an investment column in London's The Sunday Telegraph under the pen name of "The Capitalist," which became a forum for publicizing his personal sto

SINGAPORE, Oct 11, 2008 (AFP) - About 600 angry investors who lost their savings because of the global financial turmoil gathered in Singapore on Saturday, urging the central bank to help them recover their money.Many of the investors who trooped to the city-state's Speakers' Corner were retirees who invested their life savings in financial products linked to collapsed US investment bank Lehman Br

As the Equity markets were on full swing last year, the good old fixed deposits and the post office schemes were loosing their sheen. But now that the markets have tumbled on their head and investors are looking for cover, it's once again time to look at these safest forms of money saving instruments. Investors should go for bank deposits or Fixed Maturity Plans (FMP) of mutual funds which

was not one of the worst weeks – it was the worst week ever. The market down 15% is as bad as it gets. It is completely unprecedented and unexpected. One does not expect to see largecap names lose 25-30% of their market cap in just one trading session flat. That’s exactly what has happened today and there are lots of reasons and lots of things which have happened in the market from Infosys, t

If you've seen a single-family home or rental property of 1-4 units you want to buy as an investment in the next few months, here's a reason to lock it up sooner rather than later: Adverse Market Fees.Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are both jacking up their adverse market fees -- so you can expect those fees to be tacked on to many loans that sell to the GSEs. Freddie Mac's increase goes up Nov. 7th,