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September 23rd, 2007

The Veritable Mother Lode For BHP

The mining giant reportedly will announce this week that it has found what may be the world’s largest gold deposit.

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September 23rd, 2007

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The dollar’s collapse makes the market rise a sham.
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September 23rd, 2007

Big Pharma Targets Alzheimer’s

This degenerative brain disease will claim even more victims in the coming decades. Drug companies are racing to improve treatments and find a vaccine

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September 23rd, 2007

Commodities: Behind the Global Boom

The falling value of the dollar combined with tight supplies has fueled a big runup in commodities markets

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September 23rd, 2007

Ex-Dolphin Konrad sharpens playbook as financial adviser

When he was a Miami Dolphin, one of Rob Konrad's most important jobs was keeping pass rushers away from Dan Marino. Now, Gov. Charlie Crist has tapped the retired fullback and current financial adviser to protect $184 billion of the state's investments as a member of the Florida State Board of Administration's Investment Advisory Council. The board manages 30 investment funds, including the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan.

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September 23rd, 2007

N.J. businesses and retirees to benefit from investment fund

New Jersey is raising money for a fund that will make investments in state businesses and generate greater returns for its pension fund.

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September 23rd, 2007

WSSU taps Chapel Hill firm to manage endowment funds

Winston-Salem State University will shift the management of its $24.5 million endowments from Wachovia's Evergreen Investments to UNC Management Co. in Chapel Hill, the company that manages the endowment of UNC-Chapel Hill.

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September 23rd, 2007

Cathay May Try To Spoil China Eastern-SIA Deal

Hong Kong-based airline is expected to launch bid for a stake in Chinese carrier, seeking to prevent it from allying with Singapore Air.

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September 23rd, 2007

Now, Wall St. wonders about inflation

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September 23rd, 2007

Plunging Dollar vs. Rising Dollar-Denominated Indices

Over the last week or so I’ve been shaking my head incredulously at most of the comments I’ve heard about the falling dollar. It seems that the talking heads have nothing negative to say about the weakening dollar. (I wonder why?) Well I was glad to hear what Don Harrold had […]

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