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Network for Investor Action and Protection Formed by Investment Fraud Victims
A group of investment fraud victims has formed the Network for Investor Action and Protection (NIAP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping investors and victims of investment fraud. The Network, a natural outgrowth of the group’s meetings, planning, advocacy, and extensive... - December 09, 2009 - Network for Investor Action and Protection
10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge Announces Winners of Elevator Pitch Competition
The 10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge announced today that Biogenic Medical Devices, led by Garrett Muramoto (MBA’11), took home the Judge’s Choice award of $1000 and The Produce Purity Project, led by Stephanie Fruth (MBA’11), won the Audience Choice award of $250 and a special gift of $500 from lead judge Bill Maris, Co-Founder of Google Ventures. A video recording of the event is available on the Start-Up Challenge website at www.dukestartupchallenge.org. - December 08, 2009 - Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network
A New Department of Law Firm Gleanings for Investors in Belarus
The tendency of improvement of an investment climate in the Republic of Belarus is observed. - December 08, 2009 - Gleanings
Consumer Index Drops After Peaking in August
The daily Consumer Leading Indicator published by the Consumer Metrics Institute peaked on August 13th, 2009 with a value indicating year-over-year growth in excess of 10%. Since then the daily index has dropped substantially to levels representing annualized contraction approaching 2%. - December 07, 2009 - Consumer Metrics Institute, Inc.
iSignals Announces the Launch of Its iPhone Application for Stock Exchange Follow-Up
iSignals, part of DDK-Consultancy Lda, has released an iPhone/iPod touch front end for his trading engine. - December 07, 2009 - iSignals
Shadow Creek Ranch Builder - Westin Homes in Its Final Phase - Tim Foster
Shadow Creek Ranch is a 3,500-acre lake themed master planned community south of Houston Texas offering homes from $150s to over $1 million. Shadow Creek Ranch is the #1 selling master-planned community in the Houston-Pearland Metroplex. - December 06, 2009 - Westin Homes
Self Directed IRA Custodian Sunwest Trust and Republic Monetary Exchange Announce Partnership
Top Self Directed IRA Firm and Leading Precious Metals Broker Pair Up to Provide Investors with Alternatives - December 06, 2009 - Sunwest Trust, Inc.
Hardwood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Have Surpassed the Cost for Softwood Fiber in 2009 as Demand for Hardwood Pulp Rose, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Higher hardwood pulpwood costs in Brazil, Australia, Russia and Sweden pushed the 3Q/09 Global Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) to the highest level in 12 months, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The HFPI was over six percent higher than the Global Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI), the biggest difference in 21 years. - December 04, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Lombardi Aguilar Attorney Participates in Panel on Trusts
Attorney Alvaro Aguilar participated in a panel discussion on trust & estate laws held in Singapore before members of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) International Law and Practice Section. - December 04, 2009 - Lombardi Aguilar Group
Appuonline Launches a Neat and Simple Mutual Funds Section
Appuonline.com introduces its mutual funds portal providing detailed performance of schemes available for investment in India. - December 04, 2009 - Appuonline.com
Best IRA Rescue.com Claims Roth IRA Rules to Help the Rich Reduce Their Taxes
2010 Roth IRA rules could save taxpayers tens of thousands in taxes just in time before expected tax hikes affirms Best IRA Rescue.com. - December 03, 2009 - Estate Street Partners
ForexExplore - Forex Broker Reviews Site Launched
Forex Explore is a forex portal dedicated to all traders around the world. This site brings a collection of comprehensive forex broker reviews and rating. Recommended forex brokers listed are constantly monitored and broker reviews are updated accordingly. Along with full reviews, visitors are... - December 03, 2009 - ForexExplore.com
FreedomGrowth.com and Cleveland Restoration Group (CRG) Announce Partnership to Help Revitalize Cleveland Neighborhoods
The partnership between FreedomGrowth.com and CRG not only helps to revitalize dilapidated Cleveland neighborhoods, but helps individual investors get better returns through their IRA by investing in real estate. - December 03, 2009 - Freedom Growth
Hennion & Walsh Press Highlights – October 2009
Hennion & Walsh share their recent press highlights furthering their mission of investor education. - December 02, 2009 - Hennion and Walsh, Inc.
New Remote Controlled Traffic Light Saves Businesses, Cities, & Organizations on Operational Costs While Increasing Construction Awareness
But developers at an Ohio-based company say they have the solution, especially for those in the area of construction and safety. “It’s called the Remote Controlled Traffic Light,” said spokesman Mike Miller. “This new, breakthrough traffic light provides businesses, cities,... - December 01, 2009 - Remote Traffic Light
CoolTrade to Launch Update of Exclusive Stealth Feature for Stock Market and Forex Traders
Company to Release High Performance Breakthrough to Counter Level 2 Visibility and Institutional Program Trading. - December 01, 2009 - CoolTrade Inc
CMA Releases New ON-NET Connectivity Pricing Model to Access Latin American Exchanges and Trading Institutions
CMA Trade HUB ON-NET access allows for Southbound and Northbound order flow for Remote Access, Direct Market Access (DMA), Algorithmic Trading and Clearing. - December 01, 2009 - CMA
Arizona Property Management Company GoRenter.com Offers an Interactive Map That Makes Searching for a Rental Home Easy
Arizona property management company GoRenter.com offers advanced search abilities such as their online interactive rental map and homes for rent by city search filter. Use of this technology has given potential rental clients the ability to quickly search homes for rent in AZ without having to put in any of their personal information. This is a free service offered by Arizona property management company GoRenter.com. - November 30, 2009 - GoRenter.com
Local Pre Foreclosure Specialists Provide Free Information Resource to Santa Clarita Homeowners Facing Financial Hardships
Local real estate agents and community advocates, Jennifer and Gary Ricco of Keller Williams VIP Properties, have created a new information Website for Santa Clarita-area homeowners in distress www.SantaClaritaPreForeclosureSpecialists.com. This site contains vital facts about pre foreclosure options available to these homeowners, to help them make the educated decisions about their future. - November 30, 2009 - Jennifer & Gary Ricco Keller Williams VIP Properties e-PRO, WCR, QSC, Retired LAPD
Not the Same Old Bull: Wall Street's New Bull Market Symbol Now Available as Handmade Desktop Sculpture in Time for Holiday Gift Giving
It's not the same old bull anymore. After 200 years, the Wall Street bull is history. The new, modern, 21st century symbol is a rocket. Just in time for the holidays, the “Bull Market Rocket” is now introduced as a 14 inch tall desktop replica sculpture. The perfect gift for all optimistic Wall Street traders and executive desks. - November 29, 2009 - Weisbeck Design
HammerKit Among the Top 25 Finalists of the Eurecan European Venture Contest
HammerKit was chosen as one of the Top 25 European growth companies to compete of a cash prize of 90.000 EUR in the Eurecan European Venture Contest 2009 in Barcelona. - November 28, 2009 - HammerKit Oy
Handster Signs Agreement with LG to Provide Smartphone Software for LG Application Store
AppStore white label and branded solution company Handster has signed a distribution agreement to provide content for the LG Application Store (http://www.lgapplication.com). Handster will provide content for LG handsets based on Windows Mobile, Google Android, and Java operating systems. The... - November 26, 2009 - Handster Inc.
GoLearn Forex.net Optimizes Social Networking to Reach Out to Forex Traders
By utilizing such tremendously popular social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, GoLearnForex is reaching forex traders with important educational tools. - November 26, 2009 - GoLearnForex.net
Arizona Self-Storage Association Initiates Statewide Toys for Tots Campaign
Member Facilities Supporting Program By Serving As Drop-Off Locations - November 25, 2009 - Arizona Self Storage Association
TrakLok Wins Throttle-Up 2009 Competition
TrakLokTM Corporation (TrakLok), of Knoxville, Tennessee, won the business plan pitch competition for seed and early stage companies at ThrottleUp 2009. By winning the pitch competition, TrakLok received $1,000 award and the chance to present before the newly created TNInvestco venture capital... - November 25, 2009 - TrakLok Corporation
Peter Booth "Film Star" for Auction, from the Short Film Setting the Art World Alight, Possession(s) Starring Laurence Fuller
Possession(s) starring Laurence Fuller launches with the sale of the famous Peter Booth painting. For a link to the film trailer: http://www.laurencefuller.com/Possession.html. "A powerful short film that explores the nature of desire, obsession and possession." - Film INK. - November 23, 2009 - OIL Films
CoolTrade Releases Beta Version of CoolTrade for FXCM
CoolTrade, Inc. Enters FOREX Trading Arena with Features New to FOREX Trading. - November 23, 2009 - CoolTrade Inc
Ex-Aviva Investors Derivatives Head Joins RFQ-hub
Former Aviva Investors head of structured products and business management, Jez Bezant, has joined the recently launched RFQ-hub, the new derivatives request-for-quote platform, as partner. - November 20, 2009 - RFQ-hub
Investing Expert, Scott Barclay Joins Business Expert Webinars
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that investment expert, Scott Barclay has joined their speaker portfolio. “The ups and downs of Wall Street have created more questions than answers for potential investors. The marketplace is flooded with... - November 19, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: Agribusiness – Agave & Tequila
While the craze comes and goes, Tequila will always popular as Steven Kaczor takes an in-depth look at the investment potential of agave. - November 18, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
New Year Tax Rise Will Hit Wealthy UK Residents, Says ACCA
• New 50% rate for higher earners will have impact • Withdrawal of the personal allowance for those earning over £100,000 • VAT up to 17.5% - November 18, 2009 - ACCA
ennovent Launches Global Energy Challenge
Today, ennovent together with Indian and international partners launched the Global Energy Challenge: Advancing Change - Energy for India's Poor. This Challenge invites enterprises from India and around the world to submit proven, for-profit solutions that can meet some of the critical energy needs of India’s poor. ennovent will invest up to USD 500,000 to launch or scale the winning enterprise in India and is offering a reward of USD 3,000 to the nominator. - November 18, 2009 - Ennovent Gmbh
French ‘Off Plan’ Leaseback Property – an Investment Protected from Currency Fluctuations
In these economically troubled times, many potential investors are put off by poor exchange rates between the pound and the Euro, preferring instead to err on the side of caution. While this course of action is wholly understandable, they do risk missing out on some great opportunities. - November 16, 2009 - Sextant French Property
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: Emerging Markets - Paradise Lost, Paraguay Found
Lying nestled against Brazil and Argentina, Paraguay is full of undiscovered investment opportunities. - November 16, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
Medis Technologies Ltd. Statement
Medis Technologies Ltd. (MDTL: PK) (“Medis” or the ”Company”), today announced that Jose Mejia resigned as Chairman and CEO on November 10, 2009. Mr. Mejia’s resignation was effective immediately. Furthermore, due to the recent liquidation action taken by the current... - November 15, 2009 - Medis Technologies, Ltd.
Crude Oil Managed Accounts of FX-Managed-Accounts.info Continue to Lead the Way by Introducing the Highly Anticipated Access Energy Program
Nowadays investors are asking for alternative investments and in particular the trend is leaning towards the lucrative crude oil managed accounts together with the forex managed accounts. - November 14, 2009 - FX Managed Accounts
Paul F. Ciccarelli Earns Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) Designation, Financial Planning's Highest Standard
Paul F. Ciccarelli, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, Vice-President of Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc. has earned the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) professional designation from The American College, Bryn Mawr, PA. Candidates for the ChFC® designation must complete a minimum... - November 14, 2009 - Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc.
Trend Following Exchange Traded Funds Investment Firm, InTrust Advisors Celebrates Twelve Year Anniversary
InTrust Advisors celebrates its twelve (12) year anniversary of its founding in 1997 as the Tampa Bay area’s only boutique investment firm specializing in trend following strategies. According to Jeff Diercks, the Company's Managing Director, "we are excited that we can celebrate more... - November 14, 2009 - InTrust Advisors
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: Commodities - Chavez and the Diminishing Return
How have the actions of Hugo Chavez effected the investment environment within Latin America? Commodities expert Robert Petrucci explains. - November 13, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
Portugal Property Collection - New Real Estate Agency Launches in the Heart of the Algarve
For many years the Algarve in Southern Portugal has been a popular choice with second home owners. Even in the current economic climate, the quality and choice of properties available in the region has helped keep the Algarve at the forefront of overseas investments. With this in mind, a new real... - November 12, 2009 - Portugal Property Collection
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: Forex Themes as 2009 Draws to a Close
Continuing from the last issue of Alternative Latin Investor, LatAm FX specialist Kevin Sollitt gives his analysis for the regions currencies through the end of 2009. - November 12, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
Consumer Metrics Institute Reinvents 'Leading Economic Indicators' That Truly 'Lead'
The most closely watched set of 'Leading Economic Indicators' are based on mid 20th Century methodologies designed to measure mid 20th Century economies. The Consumer Metrics Institute instead uses 21st Century methodologies capable of coping with the speed of today's dynamic economy. - November 12, 2009 - Consumer Metrics Institute, Inc.
November 10, 2009 - Research Update at TheSmallCapInvestor.com
TSCI Research Update for new small cap equity reports for the period covering November 2nd thru November 9th. - November 12, 2009 - The Small Cap Investor LLC
Head of Islamic Finance at Thomson Reuters to Join Middle East Leaders Forum 2009
Rushdi Siddiqui, Global Head of Islamic Finance at Thomson Reuters, Joining GoldenNetworking.com's Middle East Leaders Forum 2009 on November 20th in New York City - November 12, 2009 - Golden Networking
Global Relay, Pivot Partner to Deliver Integrated Messaging and Compliance Solution
The partnership introduces enhanced integration capabilities between Global Relay and Pivot to deliver a secure, compliant and efficient solution for financial industry firms that require dependable electronic communications with integrated archiving, compliance and eDiscovery. - November 11, 2009 - Global Relay
Low Dollar Boosting Funds: GHF Group
GHF Group announced today that the low value of the American dollar is having a positive impact on the value of its funds. - November 11, 2009 - Global Hedge Fund Group Ltd.
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: Hedge Argentina
A quick look at the investment environment in Argentina, with a focus on two of the top performing funds operating in the region. - November 11, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: Challenges for Successful Private Equity Investments in Brazil
With all of the media surrounding the opportunities found in Brazil, TriCap Partners have created the a condensed guide, “Everything You Need to Know About Brazilian Private Equity” Part I. - November 11, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
American Right of Way Associates Will Have Exhibitor Booth at Haynesville Shale Expo
ARWA (American Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will have an exhibitor booth at the Haynesville Shale EXPO November 13, 2009. American Right of Way Associates (ARWA) is the subsidiary company of Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc.) headquartered out of Fort Worth, Texas. - November 10, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Cardinal Compliance Appoints Bill Cathriner as Managing Director and Head of Investment Advisory Services
Cardinal Compliance Services LLC ("Cardinal Compliance") a new innovative outsourced regulatory compliance solutions group covering Investment Advisers, Hedge Funds, Broker Dealers, Private Equity Firms, Pension Plans and other investment structures, today announced that Bill Cathriner... - November 10, 2009 - Cardinal Compliance Services LLC