Mid-caps won’t be shining for ever - Economic Times
The Indian stock market has underperformed most other global indices in 2008. Among the bigger emerging markets, China and Russia have done worse than India. However, the steep fall in these markets must be seen in a broader perspective. China’s
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

5 Tata firms may sell shares for funds - Business Standard
The Rs 251,543-crore Tata group today said at least five of its companies may be readying plans to raise funds from additional share sale to expand their respective businesses instead of depending on the holding company to finance the growth. The
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Aberdeen comes out from under a cloud - Times Online
Three years ago Martin Gilbert was still trying to shake off his association with split-capital investment trusts. The scandal, described by the Financial Services Authority as the worst case of mis-selling it had ever encountered, left the
Source: business.timesonline.co.uk

Guinea’s ruling military Junta cancels all mining agreements - The Age
Guinea’s military junta, which seized power after the death of President Lasana Conte this month, cancelled all mining agreements in the country and said existing contracts would be revised. The decision to revise mining agreements was prompted by
Source: business.theage.com.au

Fear rather than ambition will drive owners to the marketplace - Guardian Unlimited
Consider the case of Erik Nevland. His eight appearances for Fulham in the Premier League this season have all been made as a substitute and he has not scored. Indeed the forward has started only two matches since Roy Hodgson spent £1.8m to buy him
Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Gov. Corzine plans to slash N.J. budget by $2.1 billion - Newark Star-Ledger
The national economic meltdown has opened a $2.1 billion hole in the current state budget that will have to be closed with emergency cuts and fiscal maneuvers — and the elimination of planned pay raises for state workers, Gov. Jon Corzine said
Source: www.nj.com

Investment ideas for 2009 - Rediff.com
Is it healthy to invest in real estate in the present scenario? Is it better to invest in bank deposits or invest in equity mutual funds at present with a 2-3 year investment horizon? When will the market bottom out or when can you start investing in
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