Investing stocks could be best way to make profit on Russian market in Sept – Interfax CEA

MOSCOW. Sept 1 (Interfax) – Investing in stocks could be the best way for investors to make the most money on the Russian financial market in September, as it was in August, Interfax Center for Economic Analysis analysts said. Analysts said the S&P/RUX composite index could grow 4%-5% to 234- 236 by the end of … Read more

China’s biggest bank sells stake

China’s biggest lender, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), is selling a 10% stake to Goldman Sachs, Allianz and American Express. The deal, said to be worth more than $3bn (£1.7bn), is just the latest example of Western financial houses investing in Chinese banks. Bank of America and Royal Bank of Scotland are two … Read more

Insiders looking outside for hints on investing

Stock market researcher Michael Painchaud calls it “the Bermuda Triangle” for investors–also known as September. Company insiders know their companies better than arm’s-length investors, said Painchaud, research director of Seattle-based Market Profile Theorems. But insiders also are well aware of market trends, and they are growing more cautious. “The behavior of corporate insiders squares with … Read more

Tax-Haven Changes Proposed

”This is not a small correction to the existing Tax-Haven regulations,” says one international tax lawyer. Federal regulators are proposing new rules aimed at curbing efforts by multinational businesses to shift income to low-tax jurisdictions overseas, according to reports. The proposal focuses on how high-tech, pharmaceutical, and other companies value intangible assets such as research … Read more

Barclays Global Investors Offers 7 More Ishares Funds In Japan

TOKYO (BUSINESS WIRE), Aug 24, 2005 – Barclays Global Investors (BGI), a worldwide leader in exchange traded funds (ETFs) and one of the largest global asset managers, announced today that Japan’s Financial Service Agency has received notification of the following ETFs to be sold as offshore investment funds through brokers in Japan: iShares(R) S&P 500 … Read more

Finding Protection Through Your 401(k)

The growing use of employer-sponsored retirement plans is prompting more African Americans to invest in stocks, according to the 2005 Ariel/Schwab Black Investors Survey. In addition, 401(k) plans are helping black investors build wealth for the future and a solid nest egg for retirement. The findings are significant because they come at a time when … Read more