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China Market
2007-04-23 08:59:00
China stock market resumed its bullish momentum after yesterday's downturn. The benchmark Shanghai composite index opened at 3,460.9£¬closed at 3,584.20£¬up 3.92%. The Shanghai A-share Index open gained 129 points, closed at 3,766, while the Shenzhen A-share Index also increased 4%, moved from 1,011 to 1,052. Total trading volume remained high at RMB 239.37 billion, little than previous trade day. The sector of financial firms guided the marking index increasing, with 6.91%. Shangxi International Trust (000563.SZ) and Haitong Securities (000837.SZ) both contributed 10% increasing. According to Shangxi International Trust's major annual report of 2006, it showed the earning per share was RMB 0.0283 and the net profit was RMB 10 million. Shangxi International Trust spent the whole year to make up the deficits and get surpluses by adjusting the market strategy. Other financial firms also performed well. Ping An (601318.SS), ICBC (601398.SS), China Life (601628.SS) and China Bank (60...
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silver
2007-04-23 08:52:00
Start investing in silver or other precious metal. What with the rising prices of silver due to demand outweighing production, the prices of silver will keep on rising. Through Monex Deposit Company (MDC) you can purchase silver or other precious metals for immediate personal delivery or arrange for convenient and safe storage at an independent bank or depository. For over 30 years, the Monex companies have been America?s silver and precious metals investment leader. Monex Precious Metals is a dedicated company that takes care of your investment needs when investing in precious metals investment needs and being America?s best dealer with a convenient market and competitive precious metals prices.So start investing when the prices are still reasonable to buy.
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Regional Morning Meeting Notes, April 23, 2007
2007-04-23 08:51:00
CHINA Telecommunications 1Q07 subscriptions statistics: Results indicated Caller Party Pays (CPP) policy intensified mobile substitutions Qingling Motors (SELL/HK$1.45/Fair: HK$1.10) 2006: Revenue rose 4% to Rmb3.4b and net profit grew 100% to Rmb79m. Maintain SELL. Brilliance China (HOLD/HK$1.86) Junjie did not break-even although its sales increased dramatically. We need 1H07data to make a further analysis. Meanwhile, downgrade stock to HOLD. China Mobile Limited (BUY/HK$74.90/Target: HK$90.00) 1Q07: Net profit up 22.3% yoy. Target price raised to reflect continuous strong growth. HONG KONG Lung Kee (NOT RATED/HK$3.63) Benefit from increasing attention on the sector. Resume growth due to improving penetration of automobile industry and Eastern China market. INDONESIA Bank Mandiri (BUY/Rp3,150/Target: Rp3,475) 1Q07: Getting stronger. Draw on strong top line performance in 1Q07 to strengthen loan-loss coverage. Bank Niaga (HOLD/Rp880) 1Q07: Fair results but stiffer competit...
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Olam
2007-04-23 08:51:00
To acquire Universal Blanchers Olam announced it will acquire 100% of the world?s largest independent peanut blancher and ingredient processor, Universal Blanchers (UB), for a total cash consideration of US$77m. This acquisition will enable Olam to expand into peanut blanching and ingredient manufacturing in the US. UB, a Georgia-based food ingredient company, is a market leader in outsourced peanut blanching, roasting and bulk manufacturing of peanut butter and paste in the US. Its major customers include large shellers such as Birdsong and Golden Peanut, as well as branded food manufacturers such as Hersheys, Mars, Kraft Foods, General Mills, Kelloggs, Nestle and J B Sanfilippo. In 2006, US generated revenues of US$72.5m, EBITDA of US$11.0m and PBT of US$7.5m. Our current FY08 net profit forecast of S$129.6m has not factored in the Mar-07 announcement of acquisition of Queensland Cotton Holdings (QCH), as the deal has met with some opposition from one of QCH?s shareholders ? the L...

payday cash loans
2007-04-12 16:46:00
There are more and more people who are turning to payday cash loans to meet the need for emergency funds needs. What with the bi-monthly payday, alot of people are run short of cash before the next payday and have no choice but to turn to such scheme then rather rely on relatives or friends. Payday advance service works on the principle of give a small loan to the people and instead of taking an overdraft or using credit card loans where the interest rate could be very much higher. With this gap in the market for financial and banking services, small loan companies are offering payday cash advance services. Some Uk payday loan companies serve Ireland, Scotland and England. Registering for a payday loan account is easy as it can be done online. Cash loans of up to 800 pounds are available and it is possible to have the money by the next business day. When the person gets paid, they can choose to repay the cash advance amount or part of it.
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Zhongguo Powerplus
2007-04-12 16:46:00
16:36 11Apr2007 RTRS-ZHONGGUO POWERPLUS SAYS TALKING TO PRIVATEEQUITY FIRMS, OTHERS ABOUT INVESTMENT OR TIE-UP16:38 11Apr2007 RTRS-China's Zhongguo in talks with new investors By Jan Dahinten SINGAPORE, April 11 (Reuters) - Zhongguo Powerplus , aChinesemaker of leaf blowers and hedge trimmers, said on Wednesday that it is intalks with investors, including private equity groups, about the sale of astake in the firm. Zhongguo Managing Director Xue Yongwen has spoken to private equityinvestors and industry peers in Europe and Asia since March and furthermeetings will take place next week, a spokesman said. The discussions could lead to the acquisition of a stake in Zhongguo, across-shareholding with an industrial partner, or a joint venture in thecoming weeks. Nicholas Fong, Zhongguo's spokesman, said a takeover was possible butthat the management would prefer to sell a minority stake and retain itsstock market listing in Singapore. The talks were prompted by Zhongguo's decision...
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Tat Hong Holdings .
2007-04-12 16:45:00
Tat Hong Hold ing s (TAT.SI): Buy: Stronger Balance Sheet for China Push. Modifications ? We have made the following changes: (1) factored in the 40m new shares placement at S$1.46/sh, (2) raised our FY08E and FY09E earnings estimates by 6.1% and 8.7% to factor in the group's China push; (3) increased our FY08E target peg from 14x to 16x, justified in our view by net earnings growing at a 3-year CAGR of 21.5%; and (4) raised our 12-month target price from S$1.63 to S$1.82. We reiterate our Buy/Low Risk rating. https://www.citigroupgeo.com/pdf/SAP04338 .pdf
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bullion
2007-04-12 16:37:00
Have it cross your mind about buying silver, gold or other precious metals, but never knew how to go about buying them. Have you heard of Monex Deposit Company (MDC)? Through them you can buy through them and there is 2 methods of storing them either have it personally delivered to you or have them arranged to safe keep it at an independent bank. These precious metals are mainly bought for investment and there come in the form of coin or ingot. The come in various sizes. The time is right to invest is either silver or gold bullion as the prices have been steadily going up.
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SingTel
2007-04-12 16:36:00
SingTel (STEL.SI): Buy: Revising Down Optus; Capital Mgmt Kicker Due on May 9th. We stay Buyers. Cuts to Optus fair value estimates are offset by higher Bharti stake value to leave our sum-of-parts unchanged. Solid capital mgmt message with results (May 9) should buoy sentiment. Potential value crystallization in Taiwan an emerging catalyst. Value accretion in Telkomsel and Bharti should continue. All in all, we maintain our best ?one-shop Asian telco stock? thesis. https://www.citigroupgeo.com/pdf/SAP04331 .pdf
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Asia Strategy View
2007-04-12 16:35:00
Asia Stra tegy View - Singapore: Postponing Decision to Another Day. Maintaining the status quo on the SGD policy stance in our view merely postpones, not eliminate, the possibility of a re-centering of the SGD policy band to the next policy review in October when the inflation backdrop may provide a more compelling reason to do so. https://www.citigroupgeo.com/pdf/SAP04275 .pdf
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small business phone systems
2007-04-03 04:39:00
Did you know that you no loger have to pay high prices for overseas calls. Everyone is using VoIP or Voice Over IP to make calls, once such company that provide such services for small business phone systems is Xpander Communications. What they deliver is simplicity, reduced costs, and drastically reduced maintenance. This is all the concern of small companies high phone bills. Now small businesses can share the same phone system on the same private list of extensions across all branch offices equally. The benefits VoIP phone systems have to offer the small business world are endless.
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Baker Tech
2007-04-03 04:38:00
What?s next? Recently acquired a 15% stake in PPL Shipyard. Baker Tech nology recently acquired 100% of PPL Holdings (PPLH) from Dr Benety Chang and his wife Dr Doris Heng, Anthony Sebastian Aurol and Tan Yang Guan at a purchase consideration of S$3.6m cash. PPLH?s main asset is a 15% interest in PPL Shipyard (PPLS). The remaining 85% interest is owned by SembCorp Marine (SMM). Dr Benety Chang, via Saberon Investments Pte Ltd owns 69.6% of Baker Technology and is the company?s CEO. Anthony Sabastian Aurol and Tan Yang Guan are also directors of Baker Technology. The four vendors of PPLH have granted Baker Technology a Put Option for 18 months effective from the acquisition?s completion date, which when exercised will require the vendors to repurchase PPLH at Baker Technology?s purchase price plus interest at 5% p.a. PPLS is the main jack-up rig building shipyard of SMM with Dr Benety as its Deputy Chairman. According to PPLS?s FY05 accounts, Anthony Sabastian Aurol is also a director...

Regional Update
2007-04-03 04:37:00
CHINA Datang International (BUY/HK$7.82/Target: HK$9.90) 2006: Net income missed our forecast by 8%. Cut target price to HK$9.90. Industrial fundamentals would improve in 2H07. Reiterate BUY. Greentown China Holdings (BUY/HK$13.94/Target: HK$18.20) FY06: Solid earnings growth of 104% to Rmb1.27b. Maintain target price and BUY rating. China Netcom (NOT RATED/ HK$19.90) Results below market expectations.HONG KONG Jan-Feb 07 Retail Sales Solid growth in Hong Kong's retail sales for the first two months of 2007 CNCB (NOT RATED/) First glance at preliminary IPO prospectus.INDONESIA A newly enacted Investment Law is expected to boost market sentiment and encourage long-term foreign direct investments. Mar 07 Consumer Price Index Inflation accelerated to 6.5% yoy as food prices rose higher due to the impact of the floods. Still expect further cuts to key policy rate by year-end. Ciputra Surya (BUY/Rp920/Target: Rp1,150) FY06: Net profit surged 41.2% yoy to Rp169.1b, but still below our ex...
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dallas internet marketing
2007-04-03 02:12:00
Looking for a web development company that provides technical services, then look no further, Dallas Web Services is an operating division of WiWorks, Inc. Situated in Dallas it handles web services clients Nationalwide. It offers web hosting, website design, custom graphics, logo creation, content writing, marketing specialists, database programming, search engine marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), business consulting, E-commerce resources and internet marketing. This company has been growing for the last 9 years its web development has grown from dallas internet marketing to clients throught Texas and now has National clients.
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Cosco
2007-04-03 02:10:00
Cosco Corporation (Singapore) (COSC.SI): Initiating at Sell: Tuition Fees Waived? A pricey stock ? Trading at 21.7x FY08E earnings (ex-shipping) versus Keppel O&M's 11.4x and SembMarine's (ex-CSG) 9.7x, we believe Cosco Corp's (COS) valuations already capture much of its strong position in China and growth potential. Despite the macro growth drivers, we initiate coverage on COS with the only Sell on the Street in view of: 1) its high valuations; 2) potential execution risks; and 3) management selling down their stake. https://www.citigroupgeo.com/pdf/SAP04055 .pdf

Capitaland
2007-04-03 02:10:00
CapitaLand (CATL.SI): Sell: Expensive at 30% Premium to RNAV and Over 30x PE Maintain Sell, stock looks expensive ? We raise our FY07E and FY08E RNAVs by 12% to S$5.72 and S$5.96 respectively to reflect higher residential and share prices of its listed associates and subsidiaries. Despite the increase in valuation, the stock remains expensive, trading at over 30% premium to its RNAVs and over 30x to its FY07E and FY08E core EPS. We have raised our target price to S$7.00 to reflect the higher RNAV. https://www.citigroupgeo.com/pdf/SAP04041 .pdf
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cpap
2007-03-29 14:15:00
Have you heard of cpap? No then take note that CPAP supplies including CPAP Machines, Auto CPAPs, BiLevel CPAPs, Masks and Humidifiers are supplied by a US based Wholesaler. STill do not know what cpap does? It is a device that is used to assist sleep, cpap stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. This device consist of a nasal mask wore over the nose of a patient who breathes will the assistance of a machine. What it does is it blows air into the into the nostrils to keep the airway passages open. For those who have sleeping problems or if you know of anybody who has this problem, ask them to cehk out the website.

F&N
2007-03-29 14:14:00
Fraser & Neave (FRNM.SI): Sell: To Acquire Tampines Land with Far East Group Proposed acquisition appears reasonable at S$260 psf/pr ? F&N announced that it has entered into a 50:50 JV with the Far East Group to acquire a land site at Tampines St 11 for S$405m or S$260 psf/plot ratio. We maintain our Sell / Low Risk (3L) rating on valuation grounds as the shares are trading significantly above our target price of S$4.05. https://www.citigroupgeo.com/pdf/SAP03967 .pdf

Spore News
2007-03-29 14:14:00
Financial firms turning off customers: poll. Insurance sector in Singapore has some of the most negative scores Singapore comes 3rd in plugging into technology. It slips in World Economic Forum rankings as Denmark, Sweden take top spots Talk resurfaces of DBS bid for Korean bank. Singapore bank forming multinational investment group to buy KEB: report Accountants, engineers join list of hot jobs in Singapore. 60% of employers struggle to find right people: survey New game plan at Metal Component. Group focuses on profit margins; worst is over, says CEO Hyflux bags four water treatment projects in China. Totaling 253m yuan, 1 project is in Jiangxi, 3 in Jiangsu Half of direct jobs at Genting IR will be in hotel, F&B. IR talking with Spring, NTUC to source SMEs Lack of new office space pushes rents up. Demolitions for redevelopment to exceed scheduled supply in 2007: DTZ Prime-central districts price gap narrows. Price-spread shrinks to 1% in 2005-06 from 7% in 2004, says DTZ ...
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International Movers
2007-03-22 09:30:00
I remember moving from home to overseas and then back, how stressful that could be. Especially when deciding what you want to bring and what you want to leave behind and also what you want to carry by air instead of letting the rest of your stuff go by sea. They the worry is the company relliable, will they be in existance from the time you sign the agreement to the delivery date. It is not easy to find an Intern ational Move rs that is reliable, however I have tried Service Network, where a network of movers are registered and have stringent process to be selected into the network. Importantly they are licensed and insured. Service Network has put in place a dispute resolution process to assist customers who come across problems with their move. We have successfully assisted over 50,000 customers move just this year alone. Our process is quick and easy in a matter of minutes you can get connected with movers in our network. Service Network has also pre?negotiated up to 65% discounts...
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Regional Update
2007-03-22 09:29:00
CHINA China Mobile (BUY/HK$73.65/Target: HK$77.70 - Under Review) 2006 results beat expectations, with revenue up by 21.5% yoy and net profit up by 23.3% yoy. Maintain BUY. Target price under review for an upgrade. Century Sunshine (BUY/HK$1.84/Target: HK$2.96) 2006 results beat expectation, with net profit growing 79% yoy amid steady margins and strong cash flows. Maintain BUY. China Overseas Land (HOLD/HK$8.94) 1H07: Underlying net profit up 84% but 43% increase in dividend may be disappointing to some. Its strength already reflected by the premium rating. Hengan International (HOLD/HK$23.20) 2006: The organic earnings came in below our expectations. The sales growth and gross margins for all key segments were also below our expectations. Chalco (BUY/HK$7.82/Target: HK$9.00 ? Under Review) Market caught unawares by the second rise in spot alumina price in less than two months . Maintain BUY. Guangzhou Shipyard International (NO...
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AuctionAds by ebay
2007-03-21 09:09:00
If you have a blog or a webstie, why don't you add AuctionAds by ebay on you site and make money. Try it out and what more you can still have Google Adsense together with AuctionAds by ebay
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Hernia Patch Lawyer
2007-03-13 15:55:00
Are you one of the many faced with defective Kugel Mesh Hern ia Patch es manufactured by CR Bard Inc. (NYSE: BCR). Have you done anything at all or are you still suffering silently. You better take action and contact hold of Hernia Patch Lawyer that will look into your case. Why suffer in silence take the appropriate action. You should be protected and go for action and recover, as the fault is no yours, why suffer. Dr. Kugel developed the patch with the intention of reducing recovery time and decreasing the recurrence rate of hernias. However, the Kugel patch has actually led to serious complications that have led to the need for additional surgeries to repair bowel perforations and remove the hernia patch.

Royal Flush
2006-12-20 10:18:01
Whether you are new to playing poker or you are an old hand at poker this is the place for you. For the new player, who want to discuss poker strategies or to get some tips on the game then this site is for you. But for the old hand, who can't find anyone wanting to play with you then your worries are over, now you can host your own tournament or find new friends who have the same poker interest to play with you. So why wait go for that Royal Flush and check out PokerDIY .
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online learning
2006-12-16 04:15:01
Nowadays it is possible to complete your degree program through online learing via through the internet. One particular University that caught my eye was Capella University, founded in 1939. It is an accredited online university that offers graduate degree programs in the field of business, information technology, education, human services and psychology, as well as bachelor?s degree programs in business and information technology. A leading online University with over 16,000 students from all 50 states as well as from 63 countries world-wide.
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Year end Hoilday Travel
2006-12-15 16:14:05
It's the year end and time for me to search the papers for travel and I really hate searching from page to page and onle getting limited information. I was glad when a friend of my introduced a website called Hotel Reservation and when I went to the site I am able to get everything in one site, you can book hotels anywhere in theworld for very competitive prices, not only hotel but you can get car rental buy your air tickets. What I like is the rebate of $100 that gurantees the lowest price as compared to any other companies. This reassures me that I am getting my money's worth.
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link popularity
2006-12-15 16:14:05
Everyone who owns a website especially a business website know how important it is to have link popularity and more importantly how to continue to maintain the increase in popularity. Because this will lead to high hits and higher income. To know the mechanic of the search engine is important way of understanding how a website gets place high on a search engine like Google. Like Google it score a high is no longer Page Rank, but links and it is important that 1000 links makes as compared to page rank. Blogitive is one way a website owner can take the advantage to increase it page ranking and it important for a website owner to know this.
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Roly
2006-12-15 16:14:05
Roly International Holdings Ltd stock was sharply higher after RI Special Holdings Bermuda Ltd offered to buy out its minority shareholders for 0.35 sgd per share with a view to delisting the company, dealers said. In mid-morning trading, Roly International was 0.045 sgd or 15.25 pct higher at 0.34, on volume of 5.25 mln shares. RI Special Holdings Bermuda is a new company created by some of the owners of Roly International for the purpose of making the offer to buy out the minority shareholders. RI Special Holdings proposes to acquire statutory control of Roly International with a stake of about 53.1 pct, which will combine a stake of 35.4 pct held by Roly International chairman Wang Lu Yen, his wife and Megastar, a company he controls, and a stake of 17.7 pct held by RI Investment Holdings Ltd.

Straco
2006-12-15 16:14:05
New Marketing Event Launched Themed event launched. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (SOA), a major subsidiary of Stra co, is holding a competition for Best Christmas Tree Made with Recycled Materials. Selected works are on display at the aquarium during the competition in December. The event aims to promote waste reduction and recycling, consistent with SOA's image as an environment activist. More marketing initiatives scheduled. Management plans to launch two themed exhibitions in 2007. A greater variety of VIP programmes and annual entry passes will be launched. Also, more efforts will be made to collaborate with travel agents from neighbouring provinces, which could bring in more group visitors. We expect all these initiatives to attract more visitors. Industry developments. The Aquarium Division of China Science Museum Association, the only association in the aquarium industry, held its annual meeting recently. Professionals in the industry agreed that cutting entrance fees...
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online college
2006-12-15 16:14:05
Nowadays it is possible to complete your degree program through online college via online through the internet. One particular University that caught my eye was Capella University, founded in 1939. It is an accredited online university that offers graduate degree programs in the field of business, information technology, education, human services and psychology, as well as bachelor?s degree programs in business and information technology. A leading online University with over 16,000 students from all 50 states as well as from 63 countries world-wide.
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