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Investment Rules for Any Market: Your Playbook for 2012

Even in periods of uncertainty, some tactics don’t change; they are just adapted to fit the playing field.

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Investing offshore for added diversification

DIVERSIFICATION is an investment principle that seeks to reduce risks by investing in a wide range of investments and asset classes. In this article, we show how unit trust investors can diversify their investments with offshore equity funds as part of their portfolios.

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The Global Impact Investing Network: An Interview with CEO Luther Ragin, Jr.

Recently, I interviewed Luther Ragin, Jr., CEO of the Global Impact Investing Network—the leading non-profit organization dedicated to the development of a successful impact investing industry. Impact investments aim to address social or environmental challenges while generating financial returns. Prior to joining the GIIN in September as the organization’s first chief executive, Mr …

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Investment Banking’s Uncertain Future at UBS

UBS is trying to shrink its investment banking business enough to satisfy investors and Swiss regulators without disrupting its other operations.

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For Investment Success Avoid The Wisdom Of The Crowds

Studies show the “wisdom of the crowds” becomes a liability in the investment world. This is true not only during bubble times, but during ordinary times, too. During bubble times, extensive research underscores the wisdom of heading in the opposite direction when everyone is enthusiastic about something.

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Are You Getting Your Investment Advice From A Bad Source?

Taking investment advice from a mutual fund company is like taking advice from a Ford dealer on which brand vehicle you should buy.

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Rwanda: Local Investment Seminar Held in the Netherlands

The Rwanda Investment Seminar was an initiative of the Embassy, in collaboration with the Rwanda Chamber Foundation.

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Investing Growth And Dividend-Paying Energy Plays – Mason Granger – Sentry Investments Inc.

67 WALL STREET, New York – September 16, 2011 – The Wall Street Transcript has recently re-published its Socially Responsible Investing and Investing Strategies Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives.

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Business Investment as a Key to Recovery

Restoring business confidence, and willingness to invest, may be crucial in accelerating the nation’s economic recovery, N. Gregory Mankiw says.

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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: National Penn Bancshares, Community Bank Systems, Glacier Bancorp …

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: National Penn Bancshares, Community Bank Systems, Glacier Bancorp, Brookline Bancorp and Bank of America

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