Monthly Archives: June 2010

Private Equity Alpha –

An article from the Dow Jones Newswire states that private equity investors bring their own alpha.  According to a study by the London Business School and HEC in Paris, private equity alpha contributed almost 5% to the performane of private equity … Continue reading

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IPO Market –

The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article on the IPO market.  The article offers some ideas on how to improve the IPO market and there is also some commentary by William Hambrecht. To read the Wall Street Journal article, … Continue reading

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Venezuela Seizes Rigs –

Venezuela has seized 11 rigs owned by the American drilling company of Helmerich & Payne.  The drills have been shut for a year due to lack of payments from the Venezuelan state-run oil company PDVSA.  This is an aggressive move on … Continue reading

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Deepwater Drilling Ban –

The six month ban on deepwater drilling is coming under fire by oil companies.  Oil executives are quick to point out that a ban could be a step back for energy security.  Prices are also likely to increase if a … Continue reading

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Three Questions For Entrepenuers –

Scott Anthony is one author who writes articles for the Harvard Business Review blogs.  A recent article on the Three Questions For Entrepenuers is particuliarly good and insightful.  Check out the article if a start-up venture is in your future or … Continue reading

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Ruble As Reserve –

Medvedev is pushing for the Russian Ruble to be a reserve currency which would cut into the dominance of the U.S. Dollar.  His wish is to make Moscow a global financial hub and to help lift an ailing Russian economy.  … Continue reading

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European Banks Funding –

European banks are facing another round of sovereign debt concerns.  Some analysts believe that European banks that have exposure to Greek, Portuguese, and Spanish bonds may have to writedown values.  Some firms are leaving cash with the central bank and … Continue reading

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Stocks Rally –

Economic reports from China, Japan, and Australia showed accelerating growth and that helped to send stocks higher.  Stocks, commodities and the Euro all rallied at the same time as Treasuries declined and gold fell.  The S & P 500 index … Continue reading

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Dorfman: Four Stocks To Watch –

John Dorfman outlines four stocks that he believes to be undervalued and that are trading below book value.  Dorfman writes articles for Bloomberg and is also chairman of Thunderstorm Capital.  One of his favorite selections is Loews Corp which has … Continue reading

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REIT Roller Coaster –

Businessweek has an article on the fall and rise of REIT investing and makes the case for real estate investments.  The article mentions that finance markets are working better now than a year ago and that commercial real estate already … Continue reading

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Gulf Coast Bonds –

At least one analyst is suggesting to purchase gulf coast bonds when the pirces start to drop.  The oil leak will cause the surronding economies to take a hit and the bonds may follow in line.  One analyst believes that … Continue reading

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