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July 22nd, 2007

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July 22nd, 2007

An ‘Informational Edge’ on Global Stocks

Chris Semenuk of TIAA-CREF looks for key attributes in portfolio selections that the rest of the market doesn’t see. Current favorites include Bayer and Fiat

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July 22nd, 2007

Domain Names: 21st Century Real Estate (AP)

Inside a midtown hotel, Larry Fischer is on his cell phone with a financial backer as his partner Ari goldberger does quick research on a laptop computer. They are bidding furiously at this auction of Internet domain names, with hopes of snagging megayachts.com.

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July 22nd, 2007

GFS to the DIFC

GFS Investments - Middle East, an online trader in the global foreign exchange and commodity futures market, has received a licence to open an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The firm is a fully owned subsidiary of the US based GFS Forex and Futures, which is already a member of the Dubai gold and Commodities Exchange.

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July 22nd, 2007

Dubai World eyes Australia

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the Chairman of Dubai World, has said the mega holding firm is looking to increase its level of investment in Australia. Bin Sulayem met a number if high ranking Australian officials last week including Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister of Transport Mark Vaile. Trade between the two nations has risen significantly in recent years, while around 15,000 Emiratis visit Australia every year on holiday.

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July 22nd, 2007

Sanad shares gain 410%

The shares of the Sanad Insurance and Reinsurance Co-operative Company made a solid opening on the Tadawul All Share Index yesterday, Saturday, as they advanced 410% to close at SR51, reported Arab News. The SR10 Sanad shares reached a high of SR54.5, after opening at SR36, before falling back a little. Meanwhile, the Tasi made a very slight gain of 1.8 points to close at 7.503.3.

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July 22nd, 2007

ICT buys into Financial Services

The New York based Integration Capital and Trade is to invest in Oman’s Financial Services Company. The ICT will purchase shares of Financial Services from the Dhofar International Development and Investment Holding Company. The ICT is an investment bank focused on transactions and investments in the Middle East region, with a presence in Oman, the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

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