Last night’s confirmation by the Royal Bank of Scotland that it is considering raising more capital through a rights issue is likely to send shivers through the stockmarket today, but it was inevitable. Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England, has made it clear since the credit crisis began nine months ago that he [...]
Typically internet users don’t need 25mps or anything like it but speeds of this magnitude would be a boon to Irish industry and would give us a real leg up when it comes to fighting for inward investment.
Investment Opportunity It is understood that Eircom has promised that if the Government signs up to its proposals [...]
Starting financial planning at a young age always pays in the long run Investment Opportunity. The power of compounding and a systematic approach to investments (especially in equity related instruments) would help you achieve your goals with ease. But one needs to be realistic and patient when it comes to creating wealth.
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There’s a strong case for investing in behemoths for shelter from an economic hailstorm. These companies tend to have stronger balance sheets and a higher proportion of overseas sales than their smaller brethren. Their stocks are more insulated from general market swoons. Fidelity Mega Cap, under its new mandate and manager, is a fine option [...]
These days it seems that all of the news about our environment is bad news. Bad news about the disappearance of glaciers in the Himalayas, bad news about rivers such as the Ganges that are fed by glaciers and that may by mid-century turn into seasonal streams, Investment Opportunity bad news about the health hazards [...]
Finite resources such as oil, metals and even fresh water will become scarcer and more expensive, she said. “If businesses do not become more efficient in their use of these resources, costs can mount and ultimately impact the bottom line,” Jankowska said. “This goes beyond just wanting to do good. [...]
By Jon Hurdle
PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Growing U.S. demand for alternative energy is boosting job creation and investment in renewable fuels and energy efficiency technology, experts told a national conference ending on Friday.
Workers are finding jobs building turbines for wind farms, installing solar panels and retrofitting buildings with stronger insulation as businesses [...]
(Money Magazine) — Yes, the stock market is down. But you can handle it, can’t you? Certainly you could do without the sick feeling you get each time the Dow takes another triple-digit dive. But - and here’s a pep talk you’ve probably given yourself more than once in the past few months - there [...]
The remaining 26 percent holding will remain in the hands of Aka Capital, a South African entity.
The buy-in “will allow Amcol to be the premier dedicated chrome sand supplier to foundries around the world,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Washow, “adding that the company considers the mine stake to be “an attractive investment [...]
Semiramida Garden is complete and some residents and guests have already [...]
