BlackRock manages the planet's equity
June 23, 2009
Barclays accepts BlackRock's BGI bid | uk.reuters.com
U.S. fund manager BlackRock with various origination ties to U.S. banking and U.S. government asset management; reaches across the pond and expands its horizons.
good view on changing demographics
June 2, 2009
why forprofits are growing | www.forprofitedu.com
The demographics within the US are changing. The college seeking individuals seek have different motives. The means to an ends decision favors for profits
Balance of price and funding has occurred in local markets.
May 19, 2009
Mortgage lending picks up | www.ft.com
One of the final stages required for a real estate cycle recovery is buyer availability of funding, and the capitulation of sellers price expectation.
Missing the window of opportunity...
April 21, 2009
Nokia Getting Touchier | www.unstrung.com
Nokia missed the window of opportunity with the 5800 in the U.S.
April 16, 2009
happiness index: nebraska nabs top spot | news | money/investing | mainstreet | www.mainstreet.com
Similar to financial sectors, each US State will have its own pace of recovery.
April 16, 2009
ING to shed €8 billion of assets | business.timesonline.co.uk
During the previous several years, ING has presented good saving values in front of the US consumer, via their ING Direct operation. Their advertisements have presented a healthy image of saving money for the future, as well as FDIC insured deposits.
$77 BILLION FED speculation - $1 BILLION equity market cap speculation
April 13, 2009
$77 billion more to bail out bankrupt gm? | www.dailyfinance.com
Current $77 BILLION FED speculation - $1 BILLION equity market cap speculation places General Motors as risky as the lottery.
GM stock shares still receiving bids with bankruptcy prep
April 7, 2009
gm in "intense" bankruptcy prep: source | www.reuters.com
Our Private Equity firm has experienced tremendous (during the recent trailing 12 months) equity stripping (by market conditions and government interventions), and has left us wondering why would General Motors (GM), a bankruptcy candidate still receive bids? Twenty-Seven (27) millions shares trading as of 3:15 pm eastern. On the other hand Ford (F) shares have rallied (Ninety-Eight (98) million shares trading today) during the recent months and makes more sense for share accumulation, since they rejected TARP funds and have been executing a recovery plan for several years.
April 7, 2009
Taxpayers take 70% of Royal Bank of Scotland | business.timesonline.co.uk
When the take of 70% of anything, including Royal Bank of Scotland's taxpayers take of the equity shares - you own it, others are along for the ride.
April 2, 2009
FOOD PACKAGER OF THE YEAR: Packaging a big part of General success | www.foodandbeveragepackaging.com
The use and design of packaging is one of the most critical elements in a supermarket products success.Packaging provides multiple benefits and serves many key objectives for food manufacturers. ---Merchandising:Product must merchandise well and provide consumers with a quick,clean understanding of the product. ---Brand Positioning : Packaging conveys a feel and tone about every product including whether its value orientated or premium. ---Quality :Packaging must obviously protect the quality of any food product and contribute to shelf life in many cases. ---Preparation: Many packages need to provide a quick,cost effective way to prepare the product. ---Informational : All key labeling and nutrition info must be accurately and effectively communicated to the consumer ---Sustainable :Cost efficiency and environmentally friendly are very important to retailers and consumers.
SOPA and the wisdom of Yogi Berra
January 19, 2012
Larger wafers present a growth opportunity for LEDs
January 6, 2012
Smartphones threaten digital camera industry
December 1, 2011
Google music launches: The end of the end for the music industry
November 22, 2011
The move to the cloud will impact multiple industries
November 17, 2011