Category Archives: Investments

Some Hedge Funds Have Trouble Ahead –

Posted on 20. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The increased number of defaults in Junk Bonds are causing a concern for some hedge funds.  The price of swaps has been soaring and that has a direct effect on some of the players involved. To view the article, please … Continue reading →

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Private Equity Source –

Posted on 18. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Dow Jones has a new database tracking the private equity segment.  Private Equity Source is expected to assist private equity firms, hedge funds, investment bankers and all related service providers.  Almost 8,000 private equity backed companies over the last 3 … Continue reading →

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Prediction: Crude Oil

Posted on 13. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Prediction: Oil prices will spike in the near term with continued global unrest and a greater focus on speculation. The speculation component in oil prices will have an effect on the volatility and not the underlying price.  Therefore, the price … Continue reading →

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Oil In Record Territory –

Posted on 7. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil prices conitnue to move higher and into record territory.  The effect is being felt by the overrall stock market. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2008/05/07/ap4981171.html Jim Sutliff

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Islamic Finance-

Posted on 22. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Islamic Finance is a growing at over 10% a year.  Currently, the estimate is that over $500 billion in assets fall in this category.  To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/markets/2008/04/21/islamic-finance-sharia-islamic-finance-islamicfinance08-cx_ee_mn_0421islam_land.html Jim Sutliff

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Hedge Funds Attract $16.5 Billion –

Posted on 21. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Hedge Funds brought in $16.5 billion in the first quarter.  This is the lowest for a quarter since 2005.  Lack of investor enthusiam is blamed for the numbers.  However, these numbers are still indicative the strong appeal of hedge funds.  … Continue reading →

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Global Warming Produces Crude –

Posted on 19. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Global warming has helped to reveal large deposits of crude oil in Greenland.  In an ironic twist, global warming seems to have been an aid to the discovery of oil deposits in Greenland.  The initial thaw in the 1990s allowed … Continue reading →

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Inventory Falls –

Posted on 16. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil supplies fell almost two and a half million barrels last week.  This was a surprise since supplies were expected to increase.  Also, refinery activity fell to a surprisingly low level. To view a related article, please click here: … Continue reading →

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Private Equity Moves –

Posted on 14. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Even with the credit crunch the private equity sector rolls forward.  Dealmaking still happens and money still flows in the funds. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.wwj.com/Private-Equity-Cash-Rolls-In/1987927″>\r\nhttp://www.wwj.com/Private-Equity-Cash-Rolls-In/1987927</a>\r\n<br Jim Sutliff

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