Window dressing tipped to lift stocks Jun 29, 2009
While the term "window dressing'' is also applied to legitimate year-end stock buying by fund managers, the Australian Securities Exchange defines it as driving up prices on selected shares to inflate their value before a year-end valuation. The watchdog considers window dressing a form of market manipulation and last week issued its annual warning to investors on the practice. For individuals invested through a fund, window dressing artificially inflated 'higher management fees for the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Stainless steel sector 'took a knock' Jun 6, 2009
Local market demand was up, most probably also due to forward stock buying, at 118 741 tons, despite exports slowing to 66 906 tons, the figures showed. "Personally, I think we have seen the bottom of this slowdown," Van Rooyen said. (Business Report, South Africa)
NYT: Thriving Norways economics lesson May 14, 2009
As investors the world over sold in a panic, she bucked the tide, authorizing Norways $300 billion sovereign wealth fund to ramp up its stock buying program by $60 billion or about 23 percent of Norway s economic output. The timing was not that bad, Ms. Halvorsen said, smiling with satisfaction over the broad worldwide market rally that began in early March. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
NY Fed chair quits over Goldman ties May 8, 2009
Friedman, a retired chairman of Goldman Sachs who has led the New York Fed's board since January 2008, said he quit to prevent criticism about his stock buying from becoming a distraction as the Fed battles a severe US recession. "Although I have been in compliance with the rules, my public service motivated continuation on the Reserve Bank Board is being mischaracterized as improper," he said in a letter of resignation to New York Fed president William Dudley. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Gold rises on firm global cues, stock buying Mar 25, 2009
NEW DELHI: Gold prices recovered by Rs 55 to Rs 15,530 per 10 gram in the national capital on Monday on emergence of buying by stockists influenced by firming global trend. Gold regained strength on the back of firming global trend as a weaker dollar fueled demand for the precious metal as an alternative investment. (India Times)
* World markets slip lower Feb 25, 2009
Meanwhile in Japan, the Japanese Finance Minister Kaoru Yosano has said the Japanese government is looking at stock buying and other methods to support the share market, he said. But Tokyo tumbled 1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Leaving Money On the Table Mar 15, 2008
Why CEOs Aren t Cashing In Their Stock Options. by Mike Farrell -- Multichannel News, 3/3/2008. (Multichannel News)
Cover Story: Leaving Money On the Table Mar 4, 2008
Why CEOs Aren't Cashing In Their Stock Options. By Mike Farrell -- Multichannel News, 3/1/2008 12:02:00 AM. (Multichannel News)
$A closes higher in thin conditions Dec 21, 2007
"And also, with stock markets across the region quite strong today ... that helps some of the riskier trade. "I think there was some stock buying (and) maybe the market was caught a little bit short. "We're clearly into very thin holiday markets now and maybe the Aussie is getting a bit of support on rate differentials over the holiday period.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Earnings: Jones Soda swallows a loss Nov 9, 2007
During a conference call with analysts, van Stolk was asked why there was such little stock buying by insiders -- executives and board members. Van Stolk said the company had installed a new policy for directors to own stock, and it would begin in 2008. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
What If Santa Doesn't Show? Nov 8, 2007
Strong holiday sales offer insights into consumer confidence and that is often a prelude to vigorous stock buying in January. For most of the year, professional investors have bet the mighty American consumer, whose spending sustains the U.S. economy, would stop spending as much money because of the growing expense of gasoline and rising oil prices and the inability to access easy cash due to falling home prices. (SmartMoney)
Around the Markets: Indian rupee expected to fall more than 5 percent against the dollar Oct 24, 2007
"Capital inflows may decrease after India restricts foreign stock buying.". Calyon, the investment banking arm of Cr. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Investment gurus see Sensex at 19K Sep 26, 2007
Another hallmark of this phase is that people come up with many reasons to justify their stock buying decisions he added. Said an analyst who tracks NSE nifty, the short-term upside for the index from the current level is beyond 5,000, and this could be achieved in less than a month. (India Times, India)
Latin American markets show resilience amid global tumult Aug 22, 2007
Regulators in Chile, Brazil and Mexico have eased rules this year on stock buying and investing outside their home countries. "The first place they would look would be in the region," said Alex Ingham, an emerging market fund manager at Morley Fund Management in London. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Forbes Beltway Index: Insider Activity Aug 22, 2007
Where on the have company insiders been doing noteworthy stock buying or selling. The accompanying tables will tell you. (Forbes -- Business)
SoCal home sales now 54% below peak... Aug 15, 2007
The passion with the home buying thing has been the same as the internet stock buying thing of the late 90's. We all know where that led. (The Drudge Report)
ICBC overtakes Citigroup in market value Jul 26, 2007
China limits overseas investment in its domestic markets and also restricts local investors' stock buying abroad. Hong Kong has no such constraints. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Investment pros seek safety Jul 25, 2007
But the overall pace of stock buying may be masking that investors have gotten more conservative. They seem to be seeking out some safety for their portfolios much like those in the bond market. (AZCentral -- Business)
Nikkei retreats from seven-year high Jun 22, 2007
Analysts said Thursdays milestone had prompted investors to take a second look at their stock buying, on fears of overvaluation. The broader Topix index fell 1 per cent to 1,771. (FT.com -- Markets)
TBS affils fight Rakuten stake Jun 6, 2007
TBS is trying to suss out whether Rakuten will stop its stock buying at 20% or mount a full-fledged takeover attempt. TBS and Rakuten have been at loggerheads ever since Rakuten snapped up a 19% share of TBS in fall 2005 and demanded the web enter partnership talks. (Variety)
ALL BUSINESS: China's stock surge raises red flag about global fallout should prices tumble May 19, 2007
That's why investors often choose to ignore warnings that their stock buying is getting out of hand. Alan Greenspan famously tried to cool things down in 1996 by questioning whether irrational exuberance had gripped stock buyers in the United States. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Strong baht has Thailand looking to help exporters Mar 23, 2007
In response, authorities quickly rescinded several aspects of the controls, exempting stock buying and foreign direct investment, while maintaining the measures on bonds. A further easing of the restrictions was announced earlier this month by the central bank. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Growth or value? Mar 21, 2007
Managers often have very specific financial criteria that factors in to stock buying and selling. A series of factors have made so-called value stocks a scarce commodity. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Viewpoint: The surprise that wasn't Mar 1, 2007
Viewpoint: The surprise that wasn't - International Herald Tribune. Viewpoint: The surprise that wasn't. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
China's Market Sideshow Turns Into Main Event Feb 28, 2007
Updated: New York, Feb 28 03:56 London, Feb 28 08:56 Tokyo, Feb 28 17:56. Feb. 28 (Bloomberg) -- If there's anything surprising about this week's plunge in Chinese stocks it's that anyone would be surprised. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
- LG.Philips Denies Talk on Matsushita Stock Buying Feb 15, 2007
The Korea Times : LG.Philips Denies Talk on Matsushita Stock Buying. . (Korea Times, South Korea -- Business)
