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Corporate News: Semirara Mining Corp. (SCC)

Posted on October 4, 2011 by research

Semirara Mining Corp. (SCC) confirmed that it is looking to put up a coalbed methane plant with a foreign partner. The proposed coalbed plant will have an initial capacity of seven megawatts and cost US$14m. It has tapped Endesa Carbono … Continue reading →

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Corporate News: Nickel Asia Corp. (NIKL)

Posted on October 4, 2011 by research

Nickel Asia Corp. (NIKL) said that it is suspending its mining operations and nickel ore loading activities at its Taganito Mine Corp. subsidiary in Claver, Surigao del Norte after it was “occupied” by an armed group of men. Pieces of … Continue reading →

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Corporate News: AgriNurture, Inc. (ANI)

Posted on October 4, 2011 by research

AgriNurture, Inc. (ANI) revealed that it has received and accepted an offer from Black River Capital Partners Fund (Food), LP to buy a 28.1% stake in the company. Under the deal, Black River will pay US$30.45m for ANI, subject to … Continue reading →

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Market Summary and Outlook: October 4, 2011

Posted on October 4, 2011 by research

Rising worries over a possible US recession and debt default payments in Europe weighed down heavily on local share prices on Monday. The PSEi main index plunged 133.82 points, or 3.3% lower from Friday, to close at 3,865.83 on the … Continue reading →

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Stock-Picking Strategies: Diversification and Hedging

Posted on October 3, 2011 by research

When a person purchases a long-term good, such as a car or a house, it is usually the case that the person will perform due diligence checks, such as warranties, titles, and the lot. Of course, buying and choosing stocks … Continue reading →

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PSEi Performance – Gainers, Losers, Most Active – 10/03/2011

Posted on October 3, 2011 by research

DISCLAIMER: THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT TO BE REPRODUCED OR COPIED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO OTHERS. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IT TO BE CONSIDERED AS AN OFFER TO SELL OR A … Continue reading →

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WEEKLY VIEW: WEEK 40, TD 191-194, September 26-30, 2011

Posted on October 3, 2011 by research

OPTIMISM GRADUALLY CREEPS BACK INVESTORS GUARD AGAINST SUDDEN TURNS A MODICUM OF OPTIMISM MAY HAVE SURFACED FOLLOWING LAST WEEK’S 2.9% GAINS WHICH WILL LIKELY CARRY THE MEASURE ABOVE THE 4,000-LINE. THE TURN OF EVENTS IN EUROPE SUPPORTS A GRADUAL ACCUMULATION … Continue reading →

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Corporate News: JG Summit Holdings Inc. (JGS)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by research

JG Summit Holdings Inc. (JGS) confirmed that it is expecting a decline in 2011 net income due mainly to increases in costs. The Gokongwei-led conglomerate is looking at a net income of PhP14.7bn, a 10% decline from a net of … Continue reading →

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Corporate News: AgriNurture, Inc. (ANI)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by research

AgriNurture, Inc. (ANI) revealed that it is putting up a US$5.0m coconut juice manufacturing facility in Pili, Camarines Sur province. The purpose of the factory will be to supply the coconut juice requirements of US beverage brand Vita Coco. ANI … Continue reading →

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Corporate News: Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by research

Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) said it has acquired a majority 54% stake in BK Titans, Inc., the company that owns PERF Restaurants, Inc, the local franchise holder and operator of Burger King outlets in the country. The deal, valued at … Continue reading →

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