Debt stock set to fall below 50% of GDP

THE GOVERNMENT’S DEBT STOCK is expected to fall below the threshold of 50 percent of gross domestic product by 2009, one year ahead of the original schedule, due to higher revenue collection.
This was according to the Department of Finance, which said the government’s debt-to-GDP ratio, a closely watched economic indicator, would likely settle at 45 percent next year from the projected 50.2 percent this year.
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The Greatest Investment Quotes of All Time: Part 1

Some of the most profound, insightful thoughts in business aren't that complicated. Heck, a lot of them are clear as day. You might be surprised at how much you can take away from something as simple as a one-line quote. Let's take a look at the first five quotes in this two-part series. 
"I will tell you how to become rich. Close the doors. Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful."
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Research and Markets: Qualify Prospective Partners And Suppliers

Airports of Thailand (AOT), is a Thailand-based company engaged in the
operations of the airport business. The company primarily operates in
Thailand. It is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand and employs 3,966
people. The company recorded revenues of THB19,501.41 million
(approximately $585.24 million) during the financial year ended
September 2007 (FY2007), an increase of 20.1% over 2006. The increase in
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NDS Declared Global IPTV DRM Leader by Two Indepedendent Analyst Firms

This document may contain certain "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on
management's views and assumptions regarding
future events and business performance as of the time the statements are
made. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due
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Cirelli Marketplace hosts free Tailgate Party Saturday, September

- DATELINE: MIDDLEBOROUGH, MA... Cirelli Marketplace will be the place to be on Saturday, September 6 as Cirelli’s, with the help of several Patriots cheerleaders, kicks off the fall tailgating season at their annual Tailgate Party from 1 pm – 6 pm at 30 Commerce Boulevard in Middleborough, MA. Featuring free food and music Cirelli’s Tailgate Party is an entertaining outdoor community event that is open to the public and fun for the whole family.

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Earnings Calls: Hovnanian Enterprises Earnings Call, Third Quarter

This summary is based on the third quarter fiscal 2008 earnings call conducted by Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. (
) on September 4, 2008.
- Revenues were $716.5 million, down 34.9% from $1.1 billion in 2007.
- The loss available to common stockholders was $202.5 million, or $2.67 per common share, compared with a net loss of $80.5 million, or $1.27 per common share in 2007.
- Total revenues were $2.6 billion, down 23.5% from $3.4 billion in 2007.
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EARNINGS WATCH Updates, advisories and surprises

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saw its stock downgraded by Sandler O'Neill & Partners on Wednesday to hold from buy. Sandler O'Neill also cut its Franklin earnings estimates for the fourth quarter, to $1.55 a share from $1.63 a share. It said the downgrade was due in large part to the stronger dollar. "Though we continue to believe [Franklin's] first-mover advantage in key overseas markets represents an important differentiating factor in the long run, our change in thinking Read the rest of this entry »

Matthews Launches Asia Small Companies Fund

At Matthews, we believe in the long-term growth of Asia. Since 1991, we
have focused our efforts and expertise exclusively within the region,
investing through a variety of market environments. As an independent,
privately owned firm, Matthews is the largest dedicated Asia-only
investment specialist in the United States. Our investment offerings
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Business TV Channel Behind Youtube Viral Success And Tells Viewers

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- United Kingdom, September 8, 2008 -- A mock news report from the Olympics closing ceremony got the attention of tens of thousands of YouTube viewers. That’s exactly the kind of response its creators, online business TV network yourBusinessChannel, say any business can achieve if they follow the advice of the business experts featured on the channel’s how-to business TV shows.
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Avon: Mutual fund investing seminar Thursday

AVON, Colorado — A seminar, “The ABCs of Mutual Fund Investing,” will be presented by Richard Loth from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday at the Avon Public library.
This will be the first seminar in Loth’s free, monthly investment education series sponsored by the Eagle Valley Library District and the High Country Human Resource Association.
Future sessions will be held regularly on the second Wednesday of the month. The topic will change Read the rest of this entry »