Read Top Business > Investment Headlines and Articles from http://www.business-prnews.com en-us http://www.business-prnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/halifax-challenges-market-with-new-switching-initiative-261068.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT GBP100 credited to new account on Day 1 of the switching process; over 200,000 customers used the Halifax Switching Service in 2011; Halifax Reward Current account offers equivalent of 5% credit interest. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/nicaragua-and-russia-sign-bilateral-investment-treaty-261096.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Nicaragua and Russia signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) on January 26th, with the purpose of promoting and protecting investments between both countries. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/bertram-capital-successfully-divests-photobook-publishing-solution-inkubook-acquired-by-snap-mylife-261166.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Inkubook was developed by Author Solutions, Inc., the world's leading provider of self-publishing services and a portfolio company of Bertram Capital. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/misery-heaped-on-scots-debtors-by-law-firms-practicing-debt-collection-says-scottish-debt-advice-company-trust-deed-scotland-261021.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Scottish law firms who practice debt collection are routinely ignoring the Office of Fair Trading's Debt Collection Guidance, says Scottish Debt Advice Company, Trust Deed Scotland. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/olin-business-school-expert-says-super-bowl-ads-score-online-long-before-games-kickoff-261098.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT According to a St. Louis Washington University Olin Business School marketing professor, advertisers receive more return on investment through online marketing and viral ads than Super Bowl commercials. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/entrepreneurs-stop-the-phony-selling-and-speaking-authentic-entrepreneur-speaker-series-helps-professionals-become-speakers-and-get-real-260998.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Authentic Entrepreneur Speaker Series (http://www.AuthenticSpeakerSeries.com), 2/7-23, brings together 18 experts in authenticity, public speaking, and business to help entrepreneurs become bigger presences who create change in the world. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/gatwicks-draft-master-plan-consultation-closes-260487.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Local residents, businesses, MPs and Councils were encouraged to feedback their views and opinions on Gatwick's plans for developing the airport to achieve growth on its single runway up to 2020. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/2/maryam-ghiai-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-investment-management-260920.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Ghiai manages the pension funds for teachers in Ontario http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/emporis-trading-announce-the-retirement-of-mr-yoshaki-matsumoto-as-head-of-southeast-asia-strategic-management-at-emporis-trading-260685.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Emporis Trading of Hong Kong today announced that the Head of South-East Asia Strategic Management, Mr. Yoshaki Matsumoto, will formally retire on February 28 2012. Mr. Matsumoto will be 67 on the same day as he steps down. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/frontline-announces-new-president-and-chairman-of-the-board-260637.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Frontline Test Equipment, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of David Bean, former Director of Sales and Marketing, to President. David replaces Eric Kaplan, founder and former President of the company. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/texas-protects-commercial-landowners-property-rights-260378.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A Texas eminent domain lawyer can help commercial landowners understand and defend their rights if they are facing government interference with their property. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/lenders-still-deliberately-blocking-ppi-claims-says-debt-solutions-company-simple-financial-solutions-260237.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Tens of thousands of people trying to get their PPI claims dealt with were almost certainly deliberately stopped by lenders, says debt solutions company Simple Financial Solutions. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/tougher-mortgage-lending-criteria-for-homebuyers-under-new-reforms-says-mis-sold-mortgage-company-260258.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Stress tests and income checks will be mandatory for homebuyers if the Financial Services Authority (FSA) succeeds in bringing in new reforms to prevent buyers defaulting on their mortgages, says mis sold mortgages company Simple Financial Solutions. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/online-pawn-shop-ipawn-now-accepting-electronics-and-jewelry-pawns-from-consumer-throughout-the-united-states-260464.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT today announced the business is now pawning electronics and jewelry for cash strapped Americans. The company done very well attracting customers who need cash quickly but have bad credit and don't qualify for a traditional loan. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/2/nikki-nestor-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-deluxe-travel-services-260539.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Nikki Nestor Celebrates 44 Years of Successful Client Relationships http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/2/dr-fernando-santosramirez-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-finance-and-insurance-260644.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Fernando Santos-Ramirez oversees the financial and actuarial aspects for the Puerto Rico Office of the Commissioner of Insurance http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/2/steve-lazouras-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-investment-management-260656.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Steve Lazouras showcases professional longevity in the financial investment field http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/pardee-homes-makes-list-of-50-top-selling-master-planned-communities-in-the-united-states-260347.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT John Burns Real Estate Consulting Group ranked Pardee Homes' Carmel Valley master-planned community among the top 50 in the U.S. The coastal-close area is located in North San Diego County just minutes from the beaches of Del Mar and La Jolla. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/technitrader-5-critical-errors-traders-make-with-technical-analysis-with-martha-stokes-cmt-260388.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Join Martha Stokes with TC2000 in San Francisco, February 24th and 25th! http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/cicis-pizza-announces-2012-growth-plans-260421.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New products, increased franchise support, new advertising campaign to drive year's expansion. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/winbuyer-rpl-available-on-magento-connect-259977.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New free extension gives shoppers greater product selection and price information. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/bankruptcy-for-tax-debt-can-back-taxes-be-discharged-in-los-angeles-260128.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Personal income tax debt is dischargeable in some bankruptcies provided several requirements are met. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/pardee-homes-wins-2012-eliant-homebuyers-choice-awards-for-extraordinary-customer-experience-260345.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Pardee nationally ranked for its customer commitment. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/ct-reia-announces-february-2012-allday-workshop-with-bankowned-foreclosure-expert-andy-heller-259989.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT On February 4, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a special all-day Saturday workshop with Andy Heller in Cromwell, CT. Attendees will learn about bank-owned foreclosures and lease options. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/02/avant-capital-partners-closes-conventional-multifamily-loan-in-ravenswood-wv-260046.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Avant Capital Partners a high value loan for a conventional multi-family. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/san-ramon-insurance-agency-announces-grand-opening-of-new-office-259904.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Nationwide Insurance Agent Nathan Gleason to offer comprehensive line of insurance products for both personal and business needs. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/spreadbettingorg-adds-new-spread-betting-company-comparison-section-259554.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The London based financial website www.Spread-Betting.org, which features a range of reviews, analysis and trading guides, has launched a new set of comparisons tables that compare and contrast a range of spread betting companies. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/pezenas-property-investments-launches-new-website-for-buytolet-property-investment-in-the-south-of-france-259723.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Pezenas Property Investments' newly launched website provides a gateway for investing in buy-to-let property in the south of France. Providing investment management services, PPI helps people to invest in property in a growing area of France. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/filing-for-bankruptcy-in-arizona-dont-worry-you-can-keep-your-car-259591.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Arizona has an expressed statute that allows for certain personal items to be exempt from the bankruptcy estate, and thus the debtor is allowed to keep them, including your car. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/ifp-energies-nouvelles-ifpen-and-avantium-intensify-collaboration-in-advanced-high-throughput-research-259030.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Today Avantium and IFPEN announced intensifying the collaboration for further deployment of Avantium' s Flowrence technology in IFPEN' s High Throughput lab. Avantium's advanced technology and application knowledge were key in this decision. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/bankruptcy-conversion-is-it-right-for-you-259376.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Bankruptcy conversion can give struggling debtors relief, even if their current bakruptcy filing is not. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/mortgage-delinquencies-stuck-in-holding-pattern-259379.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Unpaid mortgages remain a problem throughout the United States. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/former-senator-domenici-dr-james-conca-join-list-of-confirmed-speakers-for-carlsbad-nuclear-summit-259387.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Carlsbad Department of Development announced that former state Senator Pete Domenici and Dr. James Conca will be speaking at the National Nuclear Fuel Cycle Summit taking place April 2-5, 2012 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/independent-living-bullions-monthly-investment-program-sees-surge-in-sign-ups-as-inflation-rises-259696.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Amid growing concerns about the weakening dollar, precious metals firm recruits 1,250 participants to its innovative monthly automatic silver and gold investment plan. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/artifex-financial-group-releases-2011-performance-numbers-for-several-model-portfolios-259393.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Artifex Financial Group, a Fee-Only Wealth Management Firm and Registered Investment Advisor, published performance updates for Artifex Folios on Wednesday. Artifex Folios are stock and ETF based portfolios available for virtually any size portfolio. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/automotive-manufacturing-in-mexico-in-2012-is-the-subject-of-offshore-group-podcast-259390.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT IHS Global Insight North American automotive industry expert speaks to The Offshore Group regarding this year's outlook for the Mexican auto industry. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/legislation-spurs-crackdown-on-tax-violations-among-foreign-asset-owners-259131.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Are you up to date on the tax provisions pertaining to foreign accounts that could cause you trouble with the IRS? http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/technitraders-martha-stokes-joins-tc2000-in-san-fransisco-259086.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Educational workshops and live training with Martha Stokes, C.M.T. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/1/kurt-andersen-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-investment-banking-259270.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Kurt Andersen enjoys helping others secure their rewards from a lifetime of effort in their business http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/1/cathy-hinds-named-a-vip-of-the-year-for-excellence-in-real-estate-259338.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Cathy Hinds specializes in locating tenants for the owners of rental properties http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/ct-reia-announces-february-2012-workshop-for-new-real-estate-investors-in-connecticut-258986.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT On February 1, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its 3 evening workshop for new real estate investors called andquot;Find It, Fix It, Flip It, or Keep Itandquot;. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/egypt-hungary-france-usa-china-persia-england-and-russia-a-world-of-art-and-antiques-at-clarke-auction-on-january-29-2012-in-larchmont-new-york-258788.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Westchester's premier auction. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/tms-funding-names-domenic-melillo-vp-of-wholesale-lending-259016.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT TMS Funding, the wholesale residential lending channel of Total Mortgage Services, LLC, announced today the hiring of Domenic Melillo as Vice President of Wholesale Lending. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/last-new-homes-at-pardees-silverthorne-at-canyon-hills-in-lake-elsinore-include-spacious-movein-ready-plan-3s-258833.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The final homes are now selling at Silverthorne in Lake Elsinore where a number of spacious Plan 3 homes, priced from the mid-$200,000s, are available for immediate move-in. These brand new homes, built by Pardee, have four bedrooms. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/edi-provides-reference-data-through-refdatacom-258733.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT In collaboration with 1View Solutions, EDI publishes its comprehensive reference data sets on the Ref-Data.com platform. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/dunhill-leaves-fulcra-international-to-establish-new-firm-258776.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Michael Dunhill former Senior Advisor at Fulcra International has left to set up Dunhill Financial, SPRL with his son Brian in Brussels, Belgium. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/blue-steel-acquisitions-dominates-ireland-using-a-unique-selling-proposition-258741.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Blue Steel Acquisitions believe having a unique selling proposition has been valuable in ensuring they stand out from their many competitors. http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/01/everybody-makes-mistakeseven-the-irs-let-blue-tax-help-you-resolve-irs-problems-258614.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Blue Tax Attorneys Make andquot;I Don't Owe Those Taxesandquot; a Reality! http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/1/dieter-fertsch-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-engineering-consulting-258517.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dieter Fertsch is dedicated to growing business markets in Hondoras http://www.business-prnews.com/business_investment_articles/2012/1/angela-e-maher-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-finance-258568.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Angela Maher helps clients plan out their future financial goals