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Wood Pellet Exports from the US and Canada to Europe Reached a Record High in the 4Q/11 Thanks to Increased Demand in the United Kingdom
Exports of wood pellets from North America to Europe reached a record of over two million tons in 2011, according to analysis reported in the North American Wood Fiber Review. Canada has long been the main exporter of pellets but in the second half of 2011, the US caught up and exported an equal volume to Canada. - April 07, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sharkthemarket.com: The IR Platform for Social Media
Sharkthemarket.com (http://www.sharkthemarket.com) today announced the conclusion of "stealth" mode. Sharkthemarket.com is now online and visible for all. Sharkthemarket is a social network where investors come to see what other investors are tweeting about or posting on their Facebook... - April 07, 2012 - SharkTheMarket.com
Symphony's Algorithmic Trading for Institutional Brokers: Opportunity Target Completion Strategy
Symphony Fintech, leading vendor of Automated Trading Systems for the Indian Market, today announced the release of OTCS - Opportunity Target Completion Strategy. - April 07, 2012 - Symphony Fintech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Private Mortgage Investments Outperform Traditional Property Rental Investments, Says Franklin Partners Mortgages
A detailed review of the main advantages that drive investors to move their portfolios from property rentals to direct mortgage investments. - April 05, 2012 - Franklin Partners Mortgages
Global Sawlog Prices Fell in Late 2011, Especially in Lumber Export-Oriented Countries Such as Western Canada, Finland, Sweden, Russia and New Zealand
Weakening lumber markets in Asia and Europe reduced demand for sawlogs in many countries late last year. As a result, log prices in a number of the major lumber-producing countries in the world fell during the second half of 2011, according to the market report the Wood Resource Quarterly. - April 04, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Capstone Real Estate Announces Closing Date for Phoenix Real Estate Investment Venture
Potential investors of Saguaro Series 2 have three months left to join this RRSP eligible Phoenix Real Estate investment opportunity - April 04, 2012 - Capstone Real Estate Investment
MD Now Urgent Care Welcomes Growth Capital Investment with Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc.
MD Now Medical Centers Welcomes Growth Capital Investment Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. invests in leading Urgent Care business MD Now Medical Centers, Inc. (MD Now Urgent Care - MD Now) of West Palm Beach, Florida, a leading provider of urgent care medical services, announced today a growth capital investment from a private equity partner, Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. (Brockway Moran & Partners), to position itself for continued growth. - April 03, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
Gold: The Hottest Commodity in the World, in Business Review India
In their recent issue, Business Review India takes pride in featuring the article on gold, the oldest precious metal that is valued as a global currency and a commodity. Gold is considered to be a valuable and highly sought after precious metal for coinage, jewelry and other forms of art. This... - April 03, 2012 - WDM Group
Jumpstart Equity Partners to Invest with Emerging Real Estate Fund Managers
Jumpstart Equity Partners, a subsidiary of Los Angeles based investment company Jumpstart Capital, LLC., today announced the launch of a new initiative targeting direct co-investment opportunities alongside emerging real estate fund managers. - April 02, 2012 - Jumpstart Equity Partners
Daytona Beach Real Estate Investors Use Special Techniques to Build Rapid Wealth in Current Real Estate Market
Find out how to protect your assets and use a 1031 Exchange or Self Directed IRA to build wealth. - March 31, 2012 - RE/MAX Signature
InvestorBee Comes Up with a Brand New Approach for Choosing Investments
It’s now simple to make smart investment decisions with the help of InvestorBee, the firm that helps with historical data of previous successful investors - March 31, 2012 - Investor Bee
American Investment Consortium Launches for Mongolia
The Embassy of Mongolia in Washington, DC this week hosted the inaugural gathering of the Mongolian-American Investment Consortium (MAIC), whose goal is to leverage Western experience and capital to develop high potential business opportunities in Mongolia. - March 31, 2012 - Mongolian-American Investment Consortium
Financial Cloud Demystified at New Webinar for FX Traders, 10 AM, April 12 New York
“FX in the Cloud,” Webinar will show Foreign Exchange (FX) trading firms how to capitalize on the benefits of cloud computing to optimize high-volume, latency-sensitive trading operations. Time: 10 AM New York, 3 PM London, Thursday, April 12. Registration: http://traderspeak.com/eforexwebinars/ - March 30, 2012 - FCM360
Investing Daily Analyst Elliott Gue Forecasts Market Pull Back in Latest Market Commentary
Updated market commentary from investment analyst, Elliott Gue, recommends defensive approach to investing in the second quarter of 2012. - March 29, 2012 - InvestingDaily.com
Former Congressman Brian Baird to Appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, March 30 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Former US Representative Brian Baird will appear live on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, March 30 at Noon CT. Dr. Baird, co-sponsor of the original iteration of the STOCK Act (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge), will discuss its recent passing. The story gained public... - March 28, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
BDA Advises on the Sale of Sichuan Zhiqiang Food to Lunar Capital
Lunar Capital (“Lunar”), a China-focused private equity group, has acquired 60% of Sichuan Zhiqiang Food Co Ltd (“Zhiqiang” or “Joysun”), a leading instant walnut beverage manufacturer in China. The original management team of Zhiqiang will continue to hold the... - March 27, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
Barter in South Africa Gains the Necessary Strength for Success on Local and Regional Levels
TransMedia Barter establishes regional brokerage office in South Africa led by Des Langkilde. In this first month of operating, new accounts have ranged from media companies, a large hospitality group, safari lodge, restaurants and other businesses. The simple model used is quite attractive since there is no cost to open an account, no monthly or annual fee, only a transaction fee when purchases are made providing a performance based solution. - March 27, 2012 - TransMedia Barter
New Crowdfunding Website Gives Away Stock
A new crowdfunding website dedicated to helping the terminally ill is giving away its stock to the first 10,000 subscribers. - March 26, 2012 - Conzortia Business Funding, Inc.
As U.S. Farmland Prices Hit Record Highs, Non-Farmer Investors' Influence is Likely Greater Perceived
A new analysis by Farmland Investor Letter shows that non-farmer investors are likely an increasingly dominant force in the public farmland market. - March 22, 2012 - Mercator Research LLC
Chinese Stocks to Benefit from Expected 7.5-Percent Growth in Domestic Economy
Updated report from Investing Daily refreshes advisory outlook on 10 emerging market stocks. - March 22, 2012 - InvestingDaily.com
Eucalyptus and Pine Log Prices in Brazil Close to All-Time Highs in the 4Q/11
Wood costs for pulp mills and sawmills in Brazil have gone up over the past few years, reaching their highest levels in over 20 years in 2011, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. However, towards the end of the year, Eucalyptus and pine log prices fell, mainly because of the strengthening US dollar. - March 20, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Rentricity Inc. Launches Series A Fundraising at 2012 Wall Street Green Summit in New York City
The Company Announces New Global Strategic Partnership for the First Time at March 20th Pitch - March 19, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Greenbird Financial Predicts Asia Commodity Futures to Outshine Equities in Q2
Greenbird Financial is optimistic that for the next two years, from 2012 to 2013, Asia’s commodity futures will outperform equities. - March 18, 2012 - Greenbird Financial
Guildall Diamond Investments Inc. Launches Diamond Calculator
Guildhall Diamond Investments Inc. has launched its Colored Diamond Investment Calculator for investors to visualize what a return on an investment in a natural fancy colored diamond will look like over a 20 year period. - March 17, 2012 - Guildhall Diamond Investments Inc.
Forex-Metal Offers 0.5 Pip Rebate to Reward Active Traders
Forex-Metal has announced its forex rebate program that allows traders to receive a 0.5 pip rebate on their trades. - March 16, 2012 - Forex-Metal
Greenbird Financial to Launch Market Text Alert Service
In line with the firm’s market information drive to help both new and experienced traders and investors get to the top of the competition in the commodity futures and brokerage industry, Greenbird Financial is set to launch a new service offering focused on information services via market text alert service. - March 16, 2012 - Greenbird Financial
Barron’s Awards 4 Stars to Raleigh’s Own Place Trade in "Best Online Brokers" Special Report
Barron’s Magazine awarded Place Trade an overall 4 Star rating and named the firm to its 2012 list of Top Online Trading Firms. Barron's 17th annual ranking of online brokers was featured in the March 12, 2012 issue in a Special Report entitled Barron’s Best Online Brokers – Cut the Cord. - March 15, 2012 - Place Trade Financial
Nordic Peer-to-Peer Lending Website isePankur.ee Launches White Label Social Banking Software
isePankur is the most established social banking company in the Nordics with a solid three-year track record providing lenders on average annualised returns of over 19 per cent. isePankur have launched a partnership with Helmes, one of Estonia’s largest IT companies to sell social banking software and support services internationally. - March 13, 2012 - Sõbralaen OÜ
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is Pleased to Announce Its Third Closing. Agcapita III is the Only Farmland Investment Fund Eligible for RRSPs.
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is pleased to announce its third closing. Agcapita Farmland Fund III was opened to investors in October 2011 with a $20 million offering. Agcapita Fund III is the only Canadian farmland investment fund eligible for Registered Retirement Savings Plans (“RRSP”) and has a low minimum investment of $5,000. - March 12, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Ironridge Promotes Industry Veteran Keith Coulston to Director
Ironridge Global Partners, a long-only institutional investor making direct equity investments in small cap public companies, has promoted industry veteran Keith Coulston to Director. - March 11, 2012 - Ironridge Global Partners, LLC
GiiResearch.com: Top 50 Companies in China's Real Estate Industry
From January to September 2011, the sales area and sales amount of commodity housing in China increased by 12.9% and 23.2% YOY respectively. - March 11, 2012 - Global Information Inc.
New Monthly Demo Contest with Prizes by Deltastock
The new Forex Masters Contest by Deltastock has started, and the monthly prize fund is €1,700, distributed in live trading accounts among the top 10 participants. - March 09, 2012 - Deltastock
New Crowdfunding Platform Exclusive to Film Now Accepting Submissions
Passerby, a new film-only crowdfunding platform, is now accepting filmmaker submissions with an eye toward an April 2012 launch. Please visit http://passer.by for details. - March 08, 2012 - Passerby
Place Trade Financial Welcomes Danielle Musselwhite
In this position, Ms. Musselwhite will serve as a marketing assistant and work closely with Financial Advisors, oversee client service issues and handle special projects for senior management while participating in Place Trade’s internship program. - March 08, 2012 - Place Trade Financial
ExecSense Publishes Webinar on What Venture Capitalists Need to Know About China Led by Oscar Ramos, CEO, DaD Asia Seed Capital
ExecSense is pleased to collaborate with Z. H. STUDIO as an intellectual partner in producing a webinar led by Oscar Ramos, CEO, DaD Asia Seed Capital, on What Venture Capitalists Need to Know About China. The webinar is now available for download and watching on a computer, mobile device, iPod or... - March 08, 2012 - Z. H. STUDIO
CitrinGroup Introduces New Senior Level Partner
CitrinGroup is pleased to present James Collins as a new senior level partner, assuming the role of Managing Director. Jim comes with a wealth of experience and has developed his client-centric perspective from his time at Schwab Advisor Services, LPL, Morgan Stanley, and UBS. His focus will be... - March 07, 2012 - CitrinGroup
Odyne Systems Delivers Five Plug-in Hybrid Work Trucks Supported by the U.S Department of Energy
Odyne Advanced Hybrid Power System for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks Lowers Fuel Consumption and Emissions. - March 05, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
IREIFS Private Equity Group to Re-open Bangkok Office
Paris based IREIFS Partners Private Equity is re-opening its offices in Bangkok after a 6 year absence. - March 05, 2012 - Mai-BS (Thailand) by Karl&Erna Co.; Ltd
ETFs to Benefit from Growth in the Dim Sum Bonds Markets
Updated ETF investment report from Investing Daily includes bullish forecast for the Dim Sum Bonds market. - March 04, 2012 - InvestingDaily.com
Denko Group Highlights Mid-East Equity Interest Short Term
Denko Group equity markets analysts identified a more than one year high in the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) following a rally spurred by a positive global outlook, higher oil prices and a fresh funding of liquidity by the European Central Bank. - March 02, 2012 - Denko Group
Arthur S. Long, Partner, Davis Polk to Speak at KC’s Volcker Rule Demystified Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Arthur S. Long, Partner, Davis Polk will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Volcker Rule Demystified.” This event is... - March 02, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
SolSolution Seeking Tax-Equity Investors for New Projects
In order for SolSolution to grow exponentially and achieve its dual environmental and educational mission, SolSolution is actively seeking tax-equity investors to fund upcoming solar school projects. - March 02, 2012 - SolSolution, Inc.
Gahler Investment Group Joins Securities America
Independent financial advisors Tom & Gary Gahler, have registered with Securities America Inc. and become a part of their network of advisors. - March 02, 2012 - Securities America Inc.
Ford Joins Securities America
Financial Advisor David Ford, has gone ahead & joined hands with Securities America Inc. - March 02, 2012 - Securities America Inc.
Maryland’s Choptank Electric is the First Electric Cooperative in the U.S. to Take Delivery of a Work Truck Featuring an Odyne Advanced Hybrid Power System
Hybrid System Delivery, Partially Funded by a DOE Grant, Reduces Fuel Consumption by up to 50% - February 27, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Complimentary Tax Lien Investing Webinar - from the Tax Lien Lady
This free one hour webinar will be held on Wednesday February 29 from 9:00 – 10:00 pm Eastern Time. - February 26, 2012 - TaxLienLady.com
Luminart Corp. Operations Manager Brandon Bentley Gives Follow-Up Interview on the Big Biz Radio Talk Show with Updated Information on Recent Developments in North Dakota
Luminart Corp. Operations Manager Brandon Bentley shares progress updates with Big Biz radio talk show. - February 25, 2012 - Luminart
eToro Awarded Best Social Trading Platform by FX Empire
eToro, the world's largest investment network, announced today that the leading website for Forex financial analysis and information, FX Empire, has awarded eToro as The Best Social Trading Platform. The committee of FX Empire, comprised of journalists, analysts and traders decided in favour of... - February 24, 2012 - eToro Group Ltd.
Follow Meritage Management on Twitter
Salt Lake City financial company Meritage Management is now available on Twitter. - February 23, 2012 - Meritage Management
March 7 Re-Imagining Agriculture Event in Los Angeles to Focus on Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship
On Wednesday, March 7, from 6pm – 9pm Seedstock, LLC in association with the Harold and Pauline Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and the Entrepreneur Association at UCLA Anderson School of Management, will host a networking event and panel discussion at UCLA. - February 22, 2012 - Seedstock