In his “Investment Adventures in Emerging Markets” blog earlier this year, veteran investor Mark Mobius noted, “According to the Chinese calendar, 2015 is the Year of the Goat (or sheep), creatures that are typically peaceful in nature but can also be stubborn, while exhibiting herd-like behavior.”That year official began on February 19. And so far, the Chinese zodiac has completely […]
I recently returned from Istanbul, Turkey. I had the opportunity to meet with a director of the central bank, along with stock exchange officials, regulators, major investors and one of Turkey’s wealthiest men, Ali Ağaoğlu, a flamboyant property developer known as “the Donald Trump of Turkey.”I also spent time with everyday citizens from store owners to taxi drivers and more. […]
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4/18/2015 Investment House Report
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In a recent report, analysts at Maxim Group discussed the biotechnology sector and gave their outlook for five names in the space. Here’s a rundown of what they had to say.Athersys, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHX)Analysts believe that Athersys may have found a “sweet spot” for stroke treatment timing, as data from a phase II trial of MultiStem treatment one to two […]
In a repeat of a dynamic that dominated trading early last year, investors piled into stocks Thursday as Russia signed up for another cease-fire deal in Ukraine while negotiations between Greece and the European establishment suddenly became less acrimonious. While no deal has been announced, the bureaucrats have been making noises about agreeing to the outlines of an agreement which, […]
Benchmarks ended Wednesday’s choppy session almost unchanged as uncertainty regarding bailout negotiations between Greece and its creditors dented investor sentiment. Moreover, renewed worries about the Russia-Ukraine crisis also dampened investor sentiment. Meanwhile, another decline in oil prices following rise in crude inventories dragged down energy shares. However, encouraging earnings results including those from Pepsico and Mondelez limited losses yesterday.For a […]
Russian stock market rallies on Ukraine ceasefire announcementPublished time: February 12, 2015 10:04Edited time: February 12, 2015 14:26Get short URLReuters / Yuya ShinoTagsMarkets, Russian economyThe Moscow Stock Exchange got a major boost after the Russian president said a Ukraine ceasefire deal had been reached in Minsk. The deal lessens the probability Russian companies will be slapped with more EU sanctions.President […]
Soros Warns Pensions on Hedge Funds?
Posted: 27 Jan 2015 04:12 PM PST
David Sirota of the International Business Times reports, Billionaire Currency Trader George Soros Warns Against Investing Public Pension Money In Hedge Funds:
Another towering figure in the financial industry is warning major pension systems to beware of investing retiree money in hedge funds. During a Thursday meeting at the World […]
Russian stock market hits 3.5 yr highPublished time: February 06, 2015 09:35Edited time: February 06, 2015 12:38Get short URLRIA Novosti/Sergey KuznecovTagsInvestment, Markets, Russian economyThe ruble-denominated MICEX index has gained 2.38 percent reaching 1,736, its highest level since July 2011. Markets rallied on rising oil prices, after Brent reached $58 per barrel.Calm took over the index after the initial spike, and […]
Originally published January 30, 2015 at 5:54 AM | Page modified January 31, 2015 at 2:29 AMThe U.S. stock market capped a rough month Friday, delivering its third loss in five days and extending its declines for the year.All told, the Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 3 percent in January, its worse monthly performance in a year. While the […]
