General Shopping Brasil Posts 74.3% Increase in Gross Revenue in 2Q08 and 67.6% in 1H08. Adjusted EBITDA Rises 96.0% in 2Q08 Aug 15, 2008
7% in 2Q08 -- Company issues real estate receivables certificate worth R$ 180 million with ten-year term and interest of 11% per year indexed to the TR rate. For further details on GSB's 2Q08 earnings, click on the link below: CONFERENCE CALLS ON THE 2Q08 EARNINGS August 15, 2008 IN ENGLISH 2:30 p.m (EDT) Dial-in Phone Numbers Parties from Brazil 11 4688-6301 Toll-free from the U.S. 1-888-700-0802 Parties from other countries 1-786-924-8430 IN PORTUGUESE 1:00 p.m. (EDT) Dial-in Phone Number 55... (PR Newswire)
Magellan Minerals Ltd.: Exploration Update on Uniao Project, Brazil Aug 14, 2008
Source: Magellan Minerals Ltd.. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 14, 2008) - Magellan Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: - ; "Magellan") is pleased to provide an exploration update on its Uniao project in northern Brazil. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
A Brazilian's shrine to bromeliads may one day save the plants Aug 14, 2008
Shrine: Elton Leme has discovered more than 300 species of bromeliad, one of the largest families of flowering plants. Elton Leme, a high court justice, has found more species than anyone alive in his free time. (Christian Science Monitor)
Masisa S.A. Posts Q2'08 Financial Results Aug 12, 2008
5 million, mainly driven by higher prices of wood boards for furniture (MDF and PB) and a recovery of sawn lumber sales, which offset the lower sales of MDF and fingerjoint moldings, due to the Company's strategic decision of downscaling production of such products on account of the slowdown of the U.S. real estate market. -- The operating margin on sales improved, increasing from 23. (PR Newswire)
Karmin Exploration: Monthly Report for Aripuana Zinc/Lead Project Received From Project Partners-Feasibility Study Advancing Well Aug 12, 2008
Source: Karmin Exploration Inc.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 12, 2008) - Karmin Exploration Incorporated ("Karmin" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: - ) is pleased to announce it has received the June 2008 monthly report from their project partner, Votorantim Metais ("Votorantim") from Karmin's 30% owned Aripuana zinc/copper/lead/gold/silver massive sulphide district in Mato Grosso, Brazil. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Colossus Minerals Inc. Purchased 15% Net Profit Interest in Serra Pelada From Brazilian Company Aug 11, 2008
Source: Colossus Minerals Inc.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 11, 2008) - Colossus Minerals Inc. ("Colossus") (TSX: - ) is pleased to announce it has purchased the outstanding 15% net profit interest of its future earnings from the Serra Pelada project for US $4. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
G4G Resources Announces Update on Iron Ore Exploration Program in Sweden Aug 5, 2008
Source: G4G Resources Ltd.. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 5, 2008) - G4G Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: - ; "G4G") today approved an additional US$350,000 for the 2008 drill program in Sweden. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Webcast Alert: Saraiva S.A. Livreiros Editores Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Results Webcast Aug 2, 2008
Source: Saraiva S.A. Livreiros Editores. SAO PAULO, Brazil, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Saraiva S.A. Livreiros Editores (Bovespa: SLED3; SLED4) announces the following webcast. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
BlackRock's Landers Sees `Opportunities' in Brazilian Homebuilders, Banks Jul 30, 2008
July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Investors should buy Brazilian banks and real estate stocks following the Bovespa index's slide into its second bear market in two years, according to BlackRock Inc.'s ... The emergence of Brazil's middle class will stimulate real estate growth, while employment and mortgage availability will spur demand for low-end housing, he said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
RECORD PROFIT? Jul 26, 2008
New markets spur Honda to record quarter: Financial News - Yahoo. AP New markets spur Honda to record quarterFriday July 25, 6:59 am ET By Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer. (The Drudge Report)
Verena Minerals Corporation Retains Renmark Financial Communications Inc. Jul 26, 2008
Source: Verena Minerals Corporation. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 25, 2008) - Verena Minerals Corporation (TSX VENTURE: - ; "Verena" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has retained the services of Renmark Financial Communications Inc. to handle its investor relations activities. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Honda has record profit but lowers sales forecast Jul 25, 2008
Real solutions for your real estate needs. Choose from the selections below. (USA Today -- Money)
Castillian Announces Drill Results From the Las Aguilas East and West Deposits, Argentina Including 5.64 Meters Grading 1.05% Ni, 0.62% Cu and 0.8 g/t Pt at Las Aguilas East Jul 23, 2008
Castillian Announces Drill Results From the Las Aguilas East and West Deposits, Argentina Including 5. 8 g/t Pt at Las Aguilas East: Financial News - Yahoo. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Hurley Aligns with Bar Refaeli: The Ultimate Embodiment of Their Beach & Youth Culture Jul 22, 2008
Hurley Aligns with Bar Refaeli: The Ultimate Embodiment of Their Beach & Youth Culture: Financial News - Yahoo. Hurley Aligns with Bar Refaeli: The Ultimate Embodiment of Their Beach & Youth CultureMonday July 21, 6:51 pm ET. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NETC Announces Its 2Q08 Results Jul 19, 2008
Source: Net Servicos de Comunicacao S.A.. SAO PAULO, Brazil, July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Net Servicos de Comunicacao S.A. (Bovespa: NETC3 and NETC4; NASDAQ: NETC; and Latibex: XNET), today announces its results for the second quarter of 2008 ("2Q08"). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Playboy's Former First Lady, Publisher Carrie Leigh Expands Nude Magazine's Distribution Base Jul 19, 2008
Source: Carrie Leigh. LOS ANGELES, July 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Fine art publisher Carrie Leigh announced today that she has expanded Nude Magazine's distribution base. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Oil sinks as fuel prices and slow economy hurt demand Jul 18, 2008
Features Residents who buy real estate in these 25 growing cities see their incomes go the furthest. In these 10 places, commutes are short or many residents get to work in ways that don't use a lot of fuel. (Yahoo News -- Oil and Gas)
Brownstone Ventures Inc. Acquires Securities of X-Terra Resources Corporation Jul 13, 2008
Source: Brownstone Ventures Inc.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 11, 2008) - Brownstone Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE: - ), announces that on July 11, 2008, it acquired ownership of 950,000 common shares ("Common Shares") of X-Terra Resources Corporation ("XT") (TSX VENTURE: - ) and 950,000 common share purchase warrants (the "Warrants"). (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Brownstone and X-Terra Finalize Agreement Jul 13, 2008
Source: Brownstone Ventures Inc.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 11, 2008) - Brownstone Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE: - ; "Brownstone") is pleased to announce that it has entered into the formal assignment agreement with X-Terra Resources Corporation (TSX VENTURE: - ; "X-Terra") (see press release dated June 6, 2008), whereby Brownstone will acquire a 50% interest in X-Terra's exploration licences for petroleum and natural gas on its shale gas properties located in the Quebec Lowlands... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Donna Summer Tops the Billboard Charts Again Jun 24, 2008
Stamp Your Feet' Reaches #1 on Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart. NEW YORK, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating four decades of milestones, DONNA SUMMER adds another accomplishment to her list with the recent success of "Stamp Your Feet." "Stamp Your Feet" has risen to #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Charts making it her 14th #1 single to top the club charts and her 20th #1 charting single across all charts. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Investing: Latin America bucks dour trends Jun 13, 2008
Source: Morningstar Inc. As of June 6 market close *annualized/SCOTT WALLACE STAFF. Markets there produce healthy returns, but some analysts expect a correction. (Yahoo News -- Global Economy)
Mooney approved to sell aircraft in Brazilian market Jun 12, 2008
Real estate investor grows business through mentor program, second company ... San Antonio Real Estate. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
SplutterFish's Brazil V2 Rio Rendering System Now Available Jun 11, 2008
Source: SplutterFish, LLC. Free Version of Brazil r/s V2 Allows 3ds Max Artists to Experience This Extraordinary Rendering Toolkit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Play TV Brazil Launches a New Channel on Joost Jun 3, 2008
Youth-Oriented Programming Now Available Online. RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today PlayTV Brazil launches its programming, including Jornal PlayZone, Cineplay and COMBO on Joost, () the first global broadcast-quality internet television service. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Largo Begins Drilling Program to Test PGM Targets at Maracas, Brazil Jun 2, 2008
Source: Largo Resources Ltd.. High priority drill targets identified from ground magnetic and IP surveys, lithological and petrographic studies. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Colossus Minerals Drills High Grade Gold-Platinum-Palladium at Serra Pelada May 29, 2008
Source: Colossus Minerals Inc.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 29, 2008) - Colossus Minerals Inc. (TSX: - ) announces assay results from SPD-001, the Company's first drill hole on the Serra Pelada Project, a Colossus-COOMIGASP joint venture. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Spring Investment Guide May 15, 2008
Financial troubles have turned net leases into a high-yield way to get into commercial real estate. By Matthew Swibel. (Forbes)
Castillian Discovers High Grade Nickel-Copper Gossan with 6.71% Copper and 2.21% Nickel in a Grab Sample; May 12, 2008
Castillian Discovers High Grade Nickel-Copper Gossan with 6. 21% Nickel in a Grab Sample;: Financial News - Yahoo. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Colossus Minerals Inc. Drills Gold at Natividade May 9, 2008
Source: Colossus Minerals Inc.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Colossus Minerals Inc.(TSX: - )announces the results of a scout drilling program on the Company's Natividade 10,000 hectare gold project in the State of Tocantins, Brazil. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Castillian Completes VTEM Electromagnetic and Magnetic Survey on the Kagera Project, Tanzania May 9, 2008
Source: Castillian Resources Corp.. Highlights 8 kilometre highly conductive area directly along strike of the Kabanga Nickel sulfide deposits. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Tecnisa and Agra Concludes Telefonica Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement May 7, 2008
SAO PAULO, Brazil, May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tecnisa (Bovespa: TCSA3), one of the largest and most renowned real estate companies in Brazil and among the five biggest in the city of Sao Paulo, announces that pursuant to CVM Instruction 358 of January 3, 2002, as amended thereto, and giving continuity to the Material Fact of March 18, 2008, Tecnisa S.A. ("Tecnisa") hereby informs that pursuant to an agreement it exercised on this date the right to sell six million, eight hundred fifty seven... (PR Newswire)
Plane wreckage found off Brazil's coast May 7, 2008
Edylson Pereira dos Santos, an official with Brazil's Infraero airport authority, said the four passengers were investors in a luxury real estate venture in Ilheus. Weather had been good, and the pilots reported no problems with the plane, the airport authority said. (CNN -- World)
Gafisa Reports Results for First Quarter 2008 May 6, 2008
We believe "Gafisa" is one of the best-known brands in the real estate development market, enjoying a reputation among potential homebuyers, brokers, lenders, landowners, and competitors for quality, consistency, and professionalism. Glossary PoC Method -- Under Brazilian GAAP, real estate development revenues, costs and expenses are accounted using the percentage-of-completion ("PoC") method, which measures progress towards completion in terms of actual costs incurred versus total budgeted... (PR Newswire)
Brazil defends ethanol in food-versus-fuel fight May 6, 2008
A gas station worker fills a car's tank with ethanol in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil, the world's biggest ethanol exporter, is bristling over criticism of its biofuel. (Christian Science Monitor)
MRV Engenharia is Included in Bovespa's IBrX-Brasil and IVBX-2 Indexes May 3, 2008
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MRV Engenharia e Participacoes S.A. (Bovespa: MRVE3), largest Brazilian real estate developer and homebuilder in the low-income segment, informs that its shares were included by Bovespa -- Bolsa de Valores de Sao Paulo -- in its IBrX -- BRASIL and IVBX-2 indexes. The Brazil Index -- IBrX is an index which measures the return on a theoretical portfolio composed by 100 stocks selected among BOVESPA's most actively traded securities, in terms... (PR Newswire)
Cell-Loc Location Technologies Reports Major Revenue Growth Apr 17, 2008
Source: Cell-Loc Location Technologies Inc.. CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - April 16, 2008) - Cell-Loc Location Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE: - ), reports annual revenue of $3,303,000 in its Brazilian subsidiary, representing growth of 229% from the prior year. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Diagem Recovers Pink Micro Diamond in Drill Core Apr 15, 2008
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - April 15, 2008) - Diagem Inc. (TSX VENTURE: - ; "Diagem" or "the Company") is encouraged to report that one micro-diamond (less than 1mm) with a pink hue was identified at a depth of 63 metres in hole number 14 on Pandrea-02. This is encouraging in that commercial size pink diamonds of significant value have been recovered by artisan miners in the area along with an abundance of lower valued diamonds. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Castillian Starts Drill Program to Extend the Las Aguilas East and West Deposits and Evaluate Untested Gossans, Las Aguilas and San Luis Projects, Argentina Apr 15, 2008
Source: Castillian Resources Corp.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 15, 2008) - Castillian Resources Corporation (TSX VENTURE: - ) announces the start of a drill program consisting of 5,000 metres to be drilled in the first half of 2008 at Las Aguilas (LA) East and West deposits, Argentina (Figure 1). (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Rodobens Discloses Preliminary 1Q08 Operating Results Apr 11, 2008
55-11-2577-6533 Profile - Rodobens Negocios Imobiliarios is a real estate developer with more than 16 years of experience ... With a strong presence in the vehicle and real estate businesses, the group comprises auto dealerships, truck and bus dealerships, consortium, insurance brokerage, auto and truck rental, banking, e-commerce, real estate development, international businesses, and corporate satellite TV.. (PR Newswire)
Brazilian Diamonds Limited: Management Change Apr 9, 2008
Source: Brazilian Diamonds Limited. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 9, 2008) - Brazilian Diamonds Limited (TSX: - ; AIM:BDY) (the "Company") has been advised that, for personal reasons, the President of the Company, Homero Silva will not be seeking reappointment following the expiry of his employment contract on July 15, 2008. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Management First Dividend Stocks Apr 7, 2008
One mutual fund company known for income investing--primarily via real estate Investment trusts--is New York's Cohen s (nyse: - - ) ... 8 billion in assets is devoted to real estate investments. (Forbes)
Ex-AIG CEO Greenberg sees more credit turmoil: CNBC Apr 2, 2008
Greenberg told Reuters last month that Starr International Co Inc, one of the companies he runs, had inked a $900 million Russian real estate deal, and saw more opportunities there, and elsewhere, including Asia and Brazil. Greenberg, who parted ways with AIG in 2005 amid an accounting scandal, has for the past three years been caught up in a legal battle with his former employer. (ABC News -- Wire)
CHOW'S ON AT CAPITAL GRILLE Apr 2, 2008
Jeffrey C. Paisner, a top retail producer at Lansco who earlier brought the red soles of shoe designer Christian Louboutin to America, and recently signed up Zara for space at 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, has just joined Ripco Real Estate. Paiser told us, "Ripco has a rock-solid foundation I can build from, they are entrepreneurial, and motivated to compete in the marketplace.". (New York Post -- Business)
Colossus Minerals Assays Confirm High Grade Gold-Platinum-Palladium Mineralisation Remaining at Serra Pelada Apr 1, 2008
Source: Colossus Minerals Inc.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 1, 2008) - Colossus Minerals Inc. (TSX: - ) announces the first results of the Company's program of assaying historical drill core from the Serra Pelada Project, a Colossus- COOMIGASP joint venture. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Castillian Starts 6,750 line Km Helicopter-VTEM Magnetic and Electromagnetic Survey on the Kagera Project, Tanzania Including Property Directly Northeast of the Kabanga Nickel Sulfide Deposits Mar 26, 2008
Source: Castillian Resources Corp.. TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 26, 2008) - Castillian Resources Corporation (TSX VENTURE: - ) announces the start of a 6,750 line kilometre VTEM airborne magnetic and electromagnetic (EM) survey on its 100% owned Kagera Project in Tanzania (Figure 1). (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Vale halts Xstrata acquisition talks Mar 26, 2008
How did we get in such a real estate mess. Where are two of three homes sold in distress. (Yahoo News)
AES Tiete, Brascan, Eletropaulo, Petrobras, Vale: Brazil Equity Movers Mar 21, 2008
The Brazilian real estate company controlled by Canada's Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is in talks to buy out rival MB Engenharia SA, the Rio de Janeiro-based company said in a regulatory filing. (VALE5 BS) dropped 1. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
In the Amazon, a forestry cop matches wits with illegal loggers Mar 15, 2008
Trees are cleared illegally in western Brazil to plant soybeans. Paulo Whitaker/Reuters. (Christian Science Monitor)
Mayor in Brazil transforms 'deadliest' town Feb 27, 2008
scott wallace -staff. It has fallen from sixth to 298th on the country's Violence Map. (Christian Science Monitor)
Pride International Awarded Contract Extensions Totaling 12 Years and $1.5 Billion in Revenues for Two Deepwater Semisubmersibles Feb 27, 2008
Pride International Awarded Contract Extensions Totaling 12 Years and $1. 5 Billion in Revenues for Two Deepwater Semisubmersibles: Financial News - Yahoo. (Primezone Releases)
Largo Intersects 0.83 g/t PGMs Over 20 Metres; Discovers New High Priority PGM Targets at Maracas, Brazil Feb 21, 2008
83 g/t PGMs Over 20 Metres; Discovers New High Priority PGM Targets at Maracas, Brazil: Financial News - Yahoo. You no longer need to remember symbols. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Hewlett-Packard Rises as Forecasts Top Estimates on International Demand Feb 20, 2008
He attributed the first- quarter earnings gain to demand in fast-growing economies such as Brazil and India, as well as cost savings from cutting jobs, merging data centers and paring back on real estate. More cuts are planned this year, he said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Brazil alcohol ban hard for retailers to swallow Feb 19, 2008
Government tries to limit TV advertising and sales along highways. from the February 19, 2008 edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
Subprime crisis costs global $7.7 trillion... Feb 15, 2008
An analysis by the US bank showed that in the most recent episode linked to subprime, or high-risk, real estate loans to people with shaky credit, world market capitalization was down 14. 7 percent three months after a peak in late October. (The Drudge Report)
A Cost Effective Way to Communicate While Traveling Overseas Feb 13, 2008
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. Roaming rates are usually 80 percent less than those charged by American service providers. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Slide to Launch New Applications on MySpace Feb 7, 2008
Slide applications will have real estate in five places within MySpace including. -- A MySpace application profile (users can "friend" the apps) -- Access to embed applications on the user homepage (inward facing -- for you to see) -- Access to embed applications on profiles (outward facing widget -- for friends to see) -- An application gallery listing -- A canvas page. (CNNMoney.com)
Economy, credit boom transform Brazil Feb 1, 2008
"It is changing attitudes, because people see their neighbors buying, and that means they know they can do it," real estate agent Salvador Rodrigues said. On an avenue lined with more than 100 used-car dealerships, a 35-year-old gardener took the keys for his first car, a pint-sized 2006 Corsa hatchback made in Brazil by General Motors Corp.. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rarity fuels boom in Rio de Janeiro's hottest neighborhood Jan 18, 2008
"It's the best neighborhood in Rio, a place where 20 years later you will still see an impressive valuation for your money," said Frederico Araujo, a partner in the Rio real estate agency Judice & Araujo Im ... "It's the best neighborhood in Rio, a place where 20 years later you will still see an impressive valuation for your money," said Frederico Araujo, a partner in the Rio real estate agency Judice & Araujo Im ... The prime real estate is beachfront, on Rua Delfim Moreira, where prices can... (International Herald Tribune)
Vaaldiam Resources Ltd.: First Diamond Sale From Duas Barras Returns US$1.05 Million Jan 8, 2008
Vaaldiam Resources Ltd.: First Diamond Sale From Duas Barras Returns US$1. 05 Million: Financial News - Yahoo. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Tenda Announces Hiring of CFO Dec 28, 2007
SAO PAULO, Brazil, Dec. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Construtora Tenda S.A. (Bovespa: TEND3) announces the hiring of a new CFO and IRO. The new Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer, elected at the Meeting of the Board of Directors held today, is Ricardo Perpetuo, a finance and investor relations professional with vast experience in real estate, having also worked in the telecommunications and services sectors. Gustavo Poppe submitted his resignation on December 26, as agreed with the... (PR Newswire)
Unify partners with Brazilian company to open Sao Paulo training center Dec 20, 2007
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Castillian and Xstrata Nickel Finalize Purchase of Mangabal Nickel-Copper Project, Brazil for US$7.0 Million Dec 20, 2007
Castillian and Xstrata Nickel Finalize Purchase of Mangabal Nickel-Copper Project, Brazil for US$7. 0 Million: Financial News - Yahoo. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
MRV and Caixa Economica Federal Establish Unique Partnership in Brazil Dec 14, 2007
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On December 13, 2007, MRV Engenharia e Participacoes S/A and the Caixa Economica Federal bank signed a Letter of Intent and an Agreement that will make the company the first builder to act as Caixa's correspondent in the real estate industry ... About MRV MRV is Brazil's largest real estate developer and homebuilder in the low- income residential segment in number of units developed and cities served, specializing in providing housing to... (PR Newswire)
BIG OIL FIND COULD CHANGE BRAZIL'S FUTURE... Nov 19, 2007
Brazil Ponders OPEC Membership on Find: Financial News - Yahoo. You no longer need to remember symbols. (The Drudge Report)
Old Brazil House rehabilitated Nov 17, 2007
General News of Friday, 16 November 2007. General News of Friday, 16 November 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
