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3 Dividend Stocks for Your Watchlist
Frontier Communications, Telefonica, and Vodafone, oh my!
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:48:00 GMT
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Thomas Kostigen’s Impact Investor: Why charity should use an investing model
As the famine crisis looms in the Horn of Africa, natural disasters strike around the planet, and more people are pushed into harm’s way, it’s time to rethink the way we conduct charitable giving, says Thomas Kostigen.
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:13:05 -0700
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The Huge Mistake Millions Are Making Today
When times get tough, you want to batten down the hatches and eliminate as much uncertainty as you can.
Sat, 27 Aug 2011 01:06:59 GMT
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F.T.C. Says It Will Not Investigate Ashton Kutcher (Nick Bilton/Bits)

Nick Bilton / Bits:
F.T.C. Says It Will Not Investigate Ashton Kutcher  —  It looks like Ashton Kutcher is in the clear.  —  Mr. Kutcher drew criticism this week after the release of an online-only version of Details magazine that he guest-edited.  In the issue, the actor failed to fully disclose his investments …

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:25:01 -0500
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ASBA- Investor friendly process for investing - Moneycontrol.com

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ASBA- Investor friendly process for investing
Moneycontrol.com
ASBA (Application Supported by Blocked Amounts) is a process developed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for applying to initial public offerings (IPOs). This has also been extended to all new fund offers (NFOs) of mutual funds from …

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Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:12:52 GMT+00:00
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Fixed Income Falls Out of Favour As IFAs Seek Returns

New research from Legal & General Investments, one of the UK’s largest investment providers, finds that far fewer IFAs will be investing in fixed income in the coming year.

(PRWeb August 25, 2011)

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Guggenheim Venture Partners now Alara Capital
Investment firm Guggenheim Venture Partners has changed its name to Alara Capital LLC. Guggenheim Venture Partners, which operated an office in Austin, is ending its affiliation with Pennsylvania-based Guggenheim Partners LLC and operating Alara Capital as a new private equity and venture capital firm, …
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:01:00 GMT
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2 Stocks to Buy in Overheating Argentina
By Nicholas Pardini: Which country’s stock market has performed the best over the past 12 months? Surprisingly it has been Argentina, with a return of 38.75%. Argentina has a dynamic economy with a strong manufacturing base, developed oil and mining sectors, and real growth that averaged 9.6% for the …
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:05:00 GMT
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Sequoia And Nexus Invest $12 Million In Laptop Backup Startup Druva (Rip Empson/TechCrunch)

Rip Empson / TechCrunch:
Sequoia And Nexus Invest $12 Million In Laptop Backup Startup Druva  —  Druva, the creator of data protection solutions for SMEs, announced this morning that it has raised $12 million in series B funding.  The round was led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from existing investor, Sequoia Capital.

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:05:36 -0500
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Must-Have guide for fashionistas during New York Fashion Week, do’s and don’ts
It’s the most wonderful time of the yearat least for the fashion obsessed. New York’s famous Fashion Week is fast approaching and the signs are evident cross-country. Here are a few signs that Fashion Week is near: Vintage shops on the West Coast have begun selling out of old prom dresses , knit scarves, cowboy boots, ironic handbags, and pawned … (more)
Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:03:29 GMT
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Super Fund investing in cluster bombs - Greens - New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is investing in companies involved in the manufacture of deadly cluster bombs, the Green Party claims. Answers to Green Party parliamentary written questions have revealed the fund invests $2.5 million in five companies …
2011-08-25T23:23:30Z
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The Hidden Costs of Investing - Jamaica Observer
When many people think about investing, they have one major question in mind, “How much money am I going to make?”, and they usually don’t consider what they may have to give up in order to get their desired profit. However, natural law dictates that in …
2011-08-25T09:11:40Z
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Play Averages to Succeed at Investing? Deal!
NEW BERLIN, Ill. (MainStreet) — You know the TV game show Deal or No Deal, right? Contestants face 26 shiny metal briefcases, each with a dollar amount inside ranging from one penny up to $1 million. At the beginning of the show, the contestant chooses one of the cases as a prize. The amount in the case stays secret until the end of the show. Then the contestant begins eliminating the remaining …
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:21:50 -0700
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Tips for investing in volatile markets - Financial Times

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Tips for investing in volatile markets
Financial Times
Investing offers a way to develop long-term wealth. But investors need to choose from a range of investment alternatives by considering their risk and return prospects including cash, bonds, alternatives such as commercial property and commodities, …

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Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:16:33 GMT+00:00
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Green Investments Guide Launches in Ireland

UK digital media company Invezz released today a niche investments website for the Irish market. Green Investments Ireland (green-investments.ie) has the goal of educating Irish investors on the broad spectrum of carbon offsetting projects available on the market today as well as the potential monetary and environmental rewards they bring.

(PRWeb August 22, 2011)

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Family Investing In Kentucky Kingdom’s Possible Future
The family that owns the Galt House is investing in the future of Kentucky Kingdom.
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:14:35 -0700
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The Pros and Cons of Investing in Gold - Fox Business

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The Pros and Cons of Investing in Gold
Fox Business
Traditionally, investing in gold has been used as a hedge against inflation. That thinking still holds, though worries over inflation might be better understood as a fear of the loss of purchasing power or that "the money we currently have today will …
Should You Own This Top-Dog Investment?Motley Fool
There's More Than One Way to Invest in GoldMintLife Blog (blog)
Cutting Our Gold Position As Mania ContinuesSeeking Alpha

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Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:01:27 GMT+00:00
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Foundry Group Invests In MakerBot Industries (Brad Feld/Feld Thoughts)

Brad Feld / Feld Thoughts:
Foundry Group Invests In MakerBot Industries  —  Today we announced that we’ve led a $10m round for MakerBot Industries and I’ve joined the board.  I’m super excited to be working with Bre Pettis, Adam Mayer, Zach Smith, and the rest of the MakerBot gang to create consumer-grade 3D printers.

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:55:17 -0500
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Lawrence County investing $50 million in Valley View Downs
WCN (WestminsterCollege Network)
NEW CASTLE, Pa.– Lawrence County's commissioners want to make sure the Valley View Downs comes to Mahoning Township, so they've agreed to put $50 million dollars in anticipated revenue to the county into it. On Tuesday, commissioners agreed to set the …

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Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:03:23 GMT+00:00
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The ETF Store, Inc. Launches Weekly Radio Show

“The ETF Store Show” to air every Saturday and focus on investing in Exchange Traded Funds

(PRWeb August 11, 2011)

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Investing: Bad News, Good News, and What’s Next - The Business Insider
The manic depressive market wildly swings up and down on each new news story: The Fed is meeting at Jackson Hole on August 27 possibly to discuss QE3 (or not), and that news may pump up the stock market. But China’s banks seem to be using Enron’s …
2011-08-22T19:09:21Z
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Sell Citigroup! Against the Grain
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Marek Fuchs warns Citigroup traders to drop debt relief.
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:11:00 GMT
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German Company Buys manroland 700 Series
The Sddeutsche Verlagsgesellschaft in Ulm, Germany, is investing four million euros in expanding its printing capacity and peripheral equipment.
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:12:20 GMT
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American Century Investments Introduces Global Real Estate Fund

American Century Investments launches Global Real Estate Fund, strengthening the firm’s suite of global, alternative and inflation protection product solutions.

(PRWeb August 01, 2011)

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N. Korea calls for improved ties with U.S. for stable E. Asia+
Investing in gold is easy. Call Goldline at 1-888-321-9158 to find out how. U.S. Credit Downgrade u00e2u0080u009cAlmost …
Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:29:00 GMT
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Real Estate Investment Award – Nation’s Top 2011 Real Estate Investment Focused Franchise

Real Property Management, a privately held real estate investment services company and the nation’s leading residential property management company, is recognized as one of the Nation’s Top 2011 Real Estate Investment Focused Franchise by Professional Real Estate Investor Magazine.

(PRWeb July 29, 2011)

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Sprint Said to Talk With Cable Companies About Clearwire Buyout (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg:
Sprint Said to Talk With Cable Companies About Clearwire Buyout  —  The third-biggest U.S. wireless operator is negotiating with Comcast and other cable companies to obtain control of Clearwire and help complete its LTE network  —  (Bloomberg) — Sprint Nextel Corp. is talking with cable companies …

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:40:04 -0500
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European ISPs Want Google to Pay for Network Upgrades - And Continue to Cry When People Actually Use Their Product
For years we’ve discussed how incumbent phone company executives essentially live in a bit of a bubble, believing that they magically deserve a cut of any traffic that so much as touches their network. It’s the kind of logic that began the network neutrality debate back in 2005, when then AT&T CEO …
Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:13:00 GMT
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Stock Market Volatility Has Accredited Investors Seeking Alternative Investment Strategies

InvestmentOptions.Net has experienced a steady increase in the number of investors recently who are seeking better investment options because of increased risks in stock market and real-estate investments that have been losing value and decreasing investor wealth. Accredited investors are exploring the alternatives for investing in oil and gas domestically, and InvestmentOptions.Net has developed a free guide to help investors make educated decisions about oil and gas investment opportunities.

(PRWeb August 17, 2011)

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Is Dividend Investing a Smart Alternative to Savings Accounts - The Dough Roller

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Is Dividend Investing a Smart Alternative to Savings Accounts
The Dough Roller
by DR Dividend investing involves investing in stocks, mutual funds, or ETFs that pay dividends. Recently, I've started to move cash out of a savings account and into stocks that have really high dividend yields. The result is that I'm earning more …
Here's How To Get Sustainable 7% Dividend Yields When Markets CrashSeeking Alpha

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Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:39:05 GMT+00:00
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United Continental Ups The Creature Comforts
Airline investing more than $500 million in onboard improvements.
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:22:39 -0700
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Investing in Volatile Times: History not Hysteria - CBS MoneyWatch.com (blog)
As of the market close on August 10 th the S&P 500 index was down some 205 points or 15% since the high on April 29 th. With daily 500 point swings in the financial markets, it’s hard not to feed into the hysteria that is pervasive out there. The medial …
2011-08-11T19:29:34Z
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