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Leading Apparel Brand to Buy Growing Web Retailer to Drive Growth
Can Can Lingerie Holding AG (CCH), a company listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, announce that they have entered into an agreement to purchase all the Intellectual Property and to license the brand name (TJ Maxx) associated with the e-tailing website, tjmaxx.com.au. - January 18, 2009 - Can Can Lingerie Holding AG
Noted Investment Fund with Mining Expertise Invests in Kenya Fluorspar
The Board of Directors of Kenya Fluorspar Company Ltd. ("Kenya Fluorspar" or "the Company") has announced that on December 31, 2008 Firebird Global Master Fund II, Ltd. ("Firebird") made a significant minority investment in the Company. The proceeds of this investment... - January 16, 2009 - Kenya Fluorspar
NEXT Futures Launches Gold Futures Contract as the New Trading Product
NEXT Futures is an independent brokerage and investment firm launches gold futures contract as the new trading product. With the rise in demand for commodity trading, especially spot gold and silver, NEXT Futures added the instruments to its trading platform to provide traders additional... - January 15, 2009 - NEXT Futures Co. Ltd.
Bay Peak 3 Acquisition Corp. Acquires EBH Investment Holding Company Limited by Issuing Common Shares
Bay Peak 3 Acquisition Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) announced today that it completed the required capital restructuring and acquisition of EBH Investment Holding Company Limited (“EBH”) on December 31, 2008. EBH is headquartered in Hangzhou, Peoples Republic... - January 15, 2009 - Bay Peak LLC
Bay Peak 2 Acquisition Corp. Acquires Touchstone Industry Group, LTD.
Bay Peak 2 Acquisition Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the required capital restructuring and acquisition of Touchstone Industry Group Limited (“CGD”). After the completion of the acquisition the Company changed its name to... - January 15, 2009 - Bay Peak LLC
Forestweb Introduces Stock Index of U.S. Forest Products
The Forestweb U.S. Forest Products stock index is a comprehensive index containing the stocks of all publicly-held forest products-related companies headquartered in the United States that trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Such companies include forestry, packaging and paper. The index is calculated using a market capitalization approach similar to the S&P 500. - January 15, 2009 - industry intelligence, inc.
Major Lingerie Brand Expands Further Into Asia
After the success of its launch in China last year, Can Can Express are seeking fast growth with the introduction of its brand into India and other Asian countries. - January 14, 2009 - Can Can Lingerie Holding AG
Paragon Wealth Management Offers Free Portfolio Reviews
Wealth Management firm offers to help investors position their portfolios for 2009. - January 13, 2009 - Paragon Wealth Management
Canadian Brothers Make It Big in Asia
AsiaXPAT - Portal Network Lets You See a World in a Grain of Sand - January 11, 2009 - AsiaXPAT
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers Expands and Restructures for 2009 Despite a Down Economy
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self storage solutions, began 2009 with several newly developed positions, including Director of Operations, despite the struggling economy. On January 5, the company welcomed Mike Gately as its new Director of Operations. Mike will be in charge of... - January 07, 2009 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Viridian, Ltd Opens Regional Development Offices in the Florida Panhandle and Newport Beach, California
Viridian, Ltd intensifies already successful expansion into regional markets. - January 04, 2009 - Viridian, Ltd.
Gordon “Grant” Curtis--2008 Financial Performance Leads CI Family Office to New Heights; Ticino, Switzerland
Portfolio Director for a sub Billion Euro Family Office, Gordon "Grant" Curtis racks up another year of double digit returns. In the precarious market conditions of 2008, Mr. Curtis posts record gains for the fourth year in a row citing his 30 years of financial experience. By comparison to his industry peers, he has managed to eek out profits where most have posted double digit setbacks. - January 02, 2009 - GG Curtis Consulting
Finvest to Launch New Private Equity Fund
Indicative of the positive spin-off which the market pullback is creating, Finvest Asset Management recently announced that it has been awarded a $2.5 billion allocation for investment in private equity. The impact of the recession, negative sentiment, and the credit crunch, have created... - January 01, 2009 - Finvest Asset Management
Greenstone Launches the First "Themed Gathering" on Real Estate Issues
Greenstone, the real estate development subsidiary of Johnny Saadé Holdings, invited two select groups on the 4th and 12th of December 2008 at Vintage (Saifi) to a Dinner/Seminar to discuss key subjects related to the real estate market in Lebanon. Being a first, both gatherings featured the... - December 31, 2008 - greenstone real estate developers
LinkTrigger, Inc. to List on OTC Bulletin Board
LinkTrigger Retained Going Public LLC to Assist Them in Going Public on the OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB) - December 25, 2008 - Link Trigger, Inc.
MB Trading Adds Independent Investment Research Services
MB Trading (“MBT”), a financial services company, announced today that it has added a leading investment research package to its list of offerings. Provided daily by Trading Central, the service will be free to MB Trading clients who have a live account. It includes research and... - December 24, 2008 - MB Trading
Gulf Coast Venture Forum Elects 2009 Board of Directors
Timothy J. Cartwright, Tammie Nemecek, Roger Warren, Fred Klaucke, and Bill Hagman have been elected to serve a one-year term on the board. - December 23, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Celebrity Photographer, Mycki Manning's Fairy Art Joins the Michael Godard Art Gallery
Mycki Manning's Fairy Art & Fairy Portrait Experience will join The Michael Godard Art Gallery at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. Soft opening reception, Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. Mycki's captivating fairy art is showcased at the Godard Gallery featuring an experience in which someone can become the artwork: beginning with a fairy makeover, and then a unique photography session resulting in artful fantasy photos & a canvas original which is painted with oils by Mycki. - December 21, 2008 - Mycki Manning Image Design, Inc.
Virtual Galt Corporation Announces Creation of LGBT Stock Index
Today, Virtual Galt Corporation announced the creation of the Virtual Galt Pride IndexSM, a passive stock index of companies with strongly supportive LGBT human resource policies. The index is comprised of stock of 97 companies. All the companies are also on the S&P 500 Index. The 97 companies... - December 21, 2008 - Virtual Galt
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) Invests in the Acquisition of Models1
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) invests in the acquisition of Models1, UK's largest and most respected modeling agency. - December 20, 2008 - Optimal Investment Group, Inc.
Bobokus.com Launches Forex Education, Coaching, and Community Website for Currency Traders Worldwide
Today, a new opportunity exists for Currency or Forex Traders to attain a complete and personalized education in for profitably trading in the Foreign Exchange market. Given the proper education and trading methods, members of the site will become and remain profitable in today's volatile markets. - December 20, 2008 - Bobokus
The Transition Companies Advises King Oil Company on Sale to Private Investor
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) announces the sale of King Oil Company of Hagerstown, Maryland to a Private Investor. - December 19, 2008 - The Transition Companies
BDA Advises Areva on China JV with Xiamen Huadian
Areva T&D, advised by BDA, has formed a 55/45 JV with Xiamen Huadian Switchgear Co Ltd. The JV will manufacture medium and high voltage switchgear products. - December 19, 2008 - BDA Partners Ltd
Long Island Foreclosures Drop 37% from October 2008, But Up 37% from November 2007 Says PropertyShark.com Report
The number of new foreclosures in Long Island is 37% higher than in November 2007, however compared to October 2008, foreclosures dropped by 37%. Suffolk County foreclosures were down 9% and Nassau County foreclosures were down a large 51%. - December 18, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
New Jersey Foreclosures Drop 20% in November 2008; Union, Bergen, Passaic and Monmouth Counties Top the List of New NJ Foreclosures (Propertyshark.com Report)
PropertyShark.com released its monthly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for November 2008. New Jersey Foreclosures drop 20% in November 2008; Union, Bergen, Passaic and Monmouth counties top the list of new foreclosures. Sussex County had the highest rate of foreclosures per household. - December 18, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Online Forex Trading Names Richard Lee New Chief Currency Strategist
Forex news and educations site, Online Forex Trading, has named Richard Lee Chief Currency Strategist. - December 18, 2008 - Online Forex Trading
MB Trading Connects to TSX, Adds Canadian Symbols for Trading
MB Trading (“MBT”), a financial services company, announced today that its customers can begin trading symbols on the Toronto Stock Exchange via the company’s Award-winning trading platform, the MBT Navigator*. At the time of the trade, a forex transaction is also placed in the... - December 18, 2008 - MB Trading
LJL Funding Announces November 2008 Investor Distribution of 10.53%
LJL Funding, the manager of the LJL Secured High Yield Income Fund, announces a 10.53% annualized return as of November 30, 2008. The Fund provides secure, high yield returns through the use of a high equity position trust deed mortgage fund. - December 18, 2008 - LJL Funding, LLC
'Soul Currency' is Main Street's Hope to Create Wall Street Value and Abundance, says Author Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu
Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu, a former Wall Street investment banker and capital markets expert, offers a message of hope and practical inspiration for Main Street in his new book, "Soul Currency: Investing Your Inner Wealth for Fulfillment and Abundance." - December 17, 2008 - Soul Currency Institute
Cabo Roig Property Still Attractive to Buyers
Even with the current economic crisis echoing around the world, it is very hard to find up and coming areas that are still experiencing growth or enjoying movement in the property market. - December 17, 2008 - mevilla
TreXGlobal.com Eliminates Late Rent Payments with Premium SimplifyEm.com Property Management Software
A leading provider of free property management software and tax filing web tools for real estate investors, announced today that it will be rolling out a new line of premium services for its SimplifyEm.com property management software - December 17, 2008 - TrexGlobal, Inc
Japanese Content Firm Aligns with Dubai Merchandising Outfit
A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., an integrated production company based in Japan handling entertainment contents in animation and live-action films around the world, and NewBoy FZCO, a company based in Dubai engaged in the development, marketing and distribution of... - December 16, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO
New York Investing Releases Its Top Ten Economic Predictions for 2009
The New York Investing meetup, which has accurately predicted almost every major event of the credit crisis, sees further problems with the economy next year with deepening recession, unemployment rising toward double digits, a troubled consumer and more bailouts. While it will be a year of tough times for many people, it will be a good period to pick up investing bargains. - December 16, 2008 - New York Investing Meetup
Microcapmatters.com Initiates Coverage of AERS
Microcapmatters.com, a website that focuses on situations dealing within the microcap markets, is pleased to announce the initiation of coverage of Aerius International, Inc. (AERS.PK). Aerius international is a developmental company in the cellular antenna industry with patents pending that will... - December 16, 2008 - Microcapmatters.com
vineyard vines® Signs Licensing Deal with the National Football League
Brothers Shep and Ian Murray, CEOs and Co-Founders of vineyard vines®, announced today that their company has entered into a licensing arrangement with the National Football League to design and distribute a collection of men’s and women’s custom apparel and accessories. The initial... - December 15, 2008 - vineyard vines
The Transition Companies Advises Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. on Sale to Innovus Investment Holdings
The Transition Companies LLC announces the sale of Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. of Galveston, Texas to Innovus Investment Holdings LLC. - December 10, 2008 - The Transition Companies
Koldcast TV to Distribute Comedy Series Called Invention with Brian Forbes
Comedy team David Beeler and Tom Konkle inked a distribution and promotion deal with Koldcast.TV for a season of episodes of the hit silly, science chat show, Invention with Brian Forbes. - December 10, 2008 - Pith-e Productions
Is Algae Oil Fuel or Nutrition?
New algae oil products are valuable as Omega-3 DHA Therapy™ [patent pending] for high triglycerides and serving diabetes. A recent international peer reviewed publication places a question mark on biodiesel from algae oil as a current business model for commercialization. The future remains to be seen. Now, in contrast, the report points to commercial viability instead in omega-3 nutritional oils. - December 10, 2008 - Source-Omega
Ovation Credit Services Goes Green in an Effort to Inspire Change
Ovation Credit Services, a leading credit repair company, announces its efforts to go green and encourage change among other businesses. It is the first credit report repair company to go public with its commitment to the environment. "By proactively and voluntarily undertaking green... - December 10, 2008 - Ovation Credit Services, Inc.
Los Angeles Foreclosures Up 51% Over November 2007; Miami Foreclosures Up 6%, Seattle Down 22%, and New York City Flat Compared to November 2007
PropertyShark.com today released its monthly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and New York City for November 2008. Los Angeles foreclosures up 51% over November 2007; Miami Foreclosures up 6%, Seattle down 22% compared to November 2007. New York City foreclosures fall to November 2007 levels. - December 09, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Easy-Forex™ Opens in London
Easy-Forex has established an office in London, just months after launching its new forex trading platform, the Visual Trading Machine™. - December 09, 2008 - easy-forex
Noted Speaker and Financial Expert Gordon 'Grant' Curtis to Address Alternative Investment Symposium
Gordon “Grant” Curtis has been invited to host a socially responsible energy panel discussion on December 8, 2008 at the Laguna Niguel California Ritz Carlton. Mr. Curtis is the portfolio Director and Business Strategist for a European Family investment office. Despite economic uncertainties, the office continues to deliver double-digit returns including calendar year 2008. - December 05, 2008 - GG Curtis Consulting
Wake County Economic Development Assistant Executive Director to Explain Role of Engineers in Economic Development
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, will speak to the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC) on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - December 05, 2008 - Wake County Economic Development
AOS Institutional Introduces Custom Brokerage Solutions for Institutions and Professional Traders
AOS Institutional offers customized brokerage solutions to hedge funds, institutional investors, and high volume trading groups through a menu of clearing and execution alternatives, technology, and flexible, competitive fee agreements. - December 04, 2008 - AOS, Inc.
Buy Gold Anonymously: Capital Conservator Launches New Investment Option for Offshore Accounts
Anonymous purchase of physical gold now possible through Capital Conservator's offshore brokerage accounts. - December 04, 2008 - Capital Conservator
Sparrowtech Signs Agreement to Rehabilitate Oil Wells in Texas
Trading Symbol (OTC- PINK: SPMC) Sparrowtech Resources, Inc. ("Sparrowtech") announced today that it has entered into an Agreement with Templar PetroConsultants, Inc. (“Templar”) to acquire a working interest in ten (10) previously-producing wells, within the J.P. Morris,... - December 03, 2008 - Sparrowtech Resources, Inc.
First Ever Report Covering Ultra-High Net Worth Individuals in Latin America Released
Buenos Aires-based Capricorn Research Group (CapRG) has released the only report analyzing ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) in Latin America. Taking into consideration the current state of global economic affairs, Latin America has remained markedly resilient and is poised to rebound... - December 03, 2008 - EMIA (The Emerging Market Investor's Association)
Opalesque Launches New International Key Publication on Islamic Finance
Opalesque, the world's largest subscription-based publisher covering alternative investments, has launched the Opalesque Islamic Finance Briefing as its eighth publication. This new, free publication is published daily and follows the popular Opalesque “Briefing” format, offering a quick and complete overview on growth, opportunities, products and approaches to Islamic Finance. - December 03, 2008 - Opalesque Ltd
Franchise Direct Introduces the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe
Franchise Direct, one of the world’s leading portals for franchise and business opportunities, has introduced its exclusive list of the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe. By providing essential information for potential franchisees, Franchise Direct has become an indispensable resource on franchising in Europe. - December 01, 2008 - Franchise Direct UK & Ireland
Sawlog Prices Increase in China in 3Q 2008 as Log Supply Tightens, Reports WRI
The domestic sawlog market in China has tightened as a result of reduced log imports from Russia in 2008. The increased competition for logs has pushed log prices upward to record highs in the 3Q 08, according to Wood Resources International. - December 01, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC