Mar
31
2010
If most retirees or expats could have one dream it would be the combined ‘wealthier, happier’ dream achieved by moving to a paradise on earth – and as we will show, you can potentially achieve everything your heart desires by living in Belize
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Mar
31
2010
Showcasing the quality of life achievable in Northern Cyprus – as an alternative to the cold daily grind of life in the UK. Focusing on property matters, the employment landscape and of course the standard and cost of living in North Cyprus.
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Mar
31
2010
Expanding its presence in Turkey, on Tuesday, MoneyGram International Inc. (NYSE:MGI) has announced its partnership with Bank Asya in Turkey, to enhance its money transfer service business by extending its service to the bank’s 160 domestic branches across the country, over a period of time. Through this alliance, MoneyGram has grown its network to 190,000 agent locations in 190 countries and territories.
Money transfer business remains the driving force for MoneyGram. The company has … [visit site to read more]




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Mar
31
2010
I’ve got to say when I read this I had a good laugh. Apparently the whole premises for these nutty manipulation theories all boils down to the shoulda, coulda, woulda defense.
If it hadn’t been for government manipulation then gold shoulda done this. Or gold coulda rallied to … Or gold woulda been much higher if only….
I asked in my earlier post how gold could possibly rally from $250 to over $1200 and the best response they gave was a “controlled retreat” Seriously? A … [visit site to read more]



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Mar
31
2010
Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) developed Android operating system for mobile phone is gaining rapid momentum in India . Recently, LG Electronics launched a new mobile phone ‘LG GW620’ and Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT) launched a smartphone called “Milestone” in India. Both of these handsets are based on the Android operating system. Sony Ericsson, a joint venture between Sony Corp. (NYSE:SNE) and L.M. Ericsson AB (NASDAQ:ERIC); HTC, and Samsung Electronics have already introduced their respective Android-based … [visit site to read more]



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Mar
31
2010
The Wet Seal, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTSLA) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2009 (ended January 30, 2010) earnings of 10 cents per share (excluding special items) which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2 cents. The company earned 9 cents in the year-ago quarter. Net sales in the reported quarter came in at $151 million as against $154.9 million in the year-ago quarter, down approximately 2.5%. Consolidated comparable store sales declined 4.5% for the quarter.
Segment-wise, Wet Seal net sales … [visit site to read more]



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Mar
31
2010
Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) submitted a non-binding proposal to buy Australia’s MacArthur’s Coal for $3 billion. MacArthur’s Coal rejected the bid, citing growing demand for coal
Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD) reported a fourth quarter loss of 24 cents a share, wider than the Zacks expectations of a 19 cents loss, on inline revenues of $6.5 billion
Dollar General (DG) posted better-than-expected earnings of 51 cents, ahead of Zacks estimates of 43 cents, on revenues of $3.19 billion, … [visit site to read more]



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Mar
31
2010
With over $423 billion of assets under management, Invesco Aim is one of the world’s largest and most diversified investment management firms. The company prides itself on a disciplined investment process, based on insight gathered through on the ground research in over thirteen countries. The fund’s diversified investment approach spans equity, fixed income and cash management based strategies as well as alternative holdings such as real estate, commodities and natural resources.
Below we … [visit site to read more]



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Mar
31
2010
Based on data going back 90 years, whenever the 12-month rate of change (ROC) in the Dow Jones Industrials Average has exceeded 40 percent, it has generally signaled trouble ahead.
In three cases, a 12-month ROC above that level has only marked a short-term pause, after which the market traded higher.
But on 11 other occasions, similarly rapid advances have been followed by notable corrections, including the collapses that followed the 1929 and dot-com era peaks, as well as the 1987 … [visit site to read more]



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Mar
31
2010
A few months back, The Stanley Works announced the acquisition of Black & Decker Corporation (BDK), and has recently completed the merger. According to the agreement, each outstanding share of BDK will be converted into 1.275 shares of Stanley Works.
Stanley’s shareholders will own approximately 50.5% of the equity of the combined company and Black & Decker shareholders will own the balance. The combined company will be traded as Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) on the … [visit site to read more]



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