Financial Advisors | Financial Services News for 02/19/2010



A path of her own: From P.E. to Ph.D.
Sharon Rodgers GS a 08 overcame struggles with obtaining research funding and a bout with cancer before earning her Ph.D. With a Ph.D. in history from the University, a master's degree in real estate finance from New York University and a book nearing publication, Sharon Rodgers GS '08 is not your typical personal trainer...

Government Grants for School- How to Choose the Right One
Due to the recession and economic slowdown, most of the people are affected and suffer from financial crunch...

The woman who took on the titans of derivatives
The focus of Frontline's The Warning is on the singular woman who took the titans on, Brooksley Born, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission chair from 1996-'99. Graduating Stanford Law in the early 60s at the top of her class, she was the first female president of the prestigious Stanford Law Review...

Canwest, Shaw try to appease Goldman
Canwest Global Communications Corp. and Shaw Communications Inc. said they plan to co-operate in negotiations with Goldman Sachs after the Wall Street investment-banking giant blasted the two Canadian media companies for negotiating a sale behind its back...

Day, Adams chosen for Edward Jones conference
Larry Day, Jr. a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Portsmouth, and Dianne Adams, the branch office administrator, recently were honored by the firm for their performance and client service excellence...

Business Wire - Ramco-Gershenson Announces Appointment of Gregory R. Andrews as New Chief Financial Officer
February 17, 2010 -- HASH(0x2a966a3030) FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (NYSE:RPT) announced today the appointment of...

the Rubicon Project Declares the Ad Server Dead
"It is an honor to work with Allen & Company, and to have their support as we move toward providing the industry with a complete, publisher-centric technology platform that satisfies our customers and their demand partners" "The balance in the marketplace today favors the demand-side, which has lead to significant price erosion for publishers; this ...

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Canwest, Shaw try to appease Goldman
Canwest Global Communications Corp. and Shaw Communications Inc. said they plan to co-operate in negotiations with Goldman Sachs after the Wall Street investment-banking giant blasted the two Canadian media companies for negotiating a sale behind its back...

Business Wire - Curian Capital Releases Results of 2010 Advisor Outlook Survey
February 16, 2010 -- HASH(0x2a966a9390) DENVER -- Curian Capital, LLC ( www.Curian.com ) recently surveyed more than 1,800 independent financial...

Li3 Energy Appoints David Wahl and Antonio Ort zar as Directors
Li3 Energy, Inc. , is pleased to announce the appointments of David G. Wahl and Antonio Ortuzar to its Board of Directors, effective immediately...

AFP - White House confident in EU over Greece crisis
February 16, 2010 -- WASHINGTON (AFP) âEUR” The White House said Tuesday it was confident that the European Union was capable of handling a financial crisis unleashed...

MDS intends to make Substantial Issuer Bid
MDS Inc. , a leading provider of products and services to the global life sciences markets, today announced that the Company intends to make a Substantial Issuer Bid , pursuant to which the Company will offer to repurchase for cancellation up to between 40% and 46% of its outstanding Common Shares for an aggregate purchase price of up to US$450 ...

U.S. Newswire - Lionsgate Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Tender Offer From Carl
February 16, 2010 -- To: ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS Contact: Peter D. Wilkes, +1-310-255-3726, pwilkes@lionsgate.com, or Andrea Priest or Annabelle Rinehart,...

FREEHOLD: Financial Advisor Admits Cheating Clients
A financial adviser in New Jersey has admitted stealing nearly $700,000 from his clients and spending the money himself...

Business Wire - FINRA Fines H&R Block Financial Advisors $200,000 for Inadequate Supervision of Reverse Convertible Notes Sales, Suspends and Fines Broker for Unsuitable Sales to Retired Couple
February 16, 2010 -- HASH(0x2a966ac910) Regulator Issues Guidance for Firms and for Retail Investors Regarding Risks, Potential Rewards and...

Business Wire - FAF Advisors, Inc., Announces Financial Positions for Closed-End Funds
February 17, 2010 -- HASH(0x2a966a4aa0) MINNEAPOLIS -- FAF Advisors, Inc. today announced the financial positions for the following closed-end funds...

Looking For Shareholder Opinions On Quepasa's Latest News
After yesterday's news from Quepasa Corporation announcing its new dynamic feature: an online community devoted to the Ultimate Fighting Championship and an exciting contest to its 9+ million members, our team is inviting all shareholders to their exclusive investor controlled forum...

Mock trial contest continues
After a brief respite, district rounds of the annual statewide high school mock trial competition reconvened...

Financial Stock Alert for Atlantis Technology Group Issued by InvestorSoup
Companies: Atlantis Tech Grp Press Release Source: InvestorSoup On Friday February 19, 2010, 6:50 am DALLAS, Feb...

Business Wire - Renewable Energy Technology Company Dynamotive Energy Systems Considers Possible Joint Ventures / Commercial Partnerships
February 17, 2010 -- HASH(0x1fec360) VANCOUVER -- Dynamotive Energy Systems Corp. (OTCBB: DYMTF), a leader in second generation biomass-to-biofuel...

Business Wire - J.P. Morgan to Acquire Select Assets of RBS Sempra Commodities
February 16, 2010 -- HASH(0x2a966a32c0) NEW YORK -- J.P. Morgan announced today that it will acquire RBS Sempra CommoditiesâÂEURÂ(TM) global oil,...

Timor-Leste Accelerates Public Financial Management Reform
Ottawa, Canada February 18, 2010 -- FreeBalance, a For Profit Social Enterprise software company that helps governments around the world to leverage robust Government Resource Planning technology to accelerate country growth, today announced an enhanced strategic partnership with the Government of Timor-Leste. The Government of Timor-Leste is ...

ubroadcast To Acquire iVu Media Corp. : Thoughts?
After yesterday's news from ubroadcast, inc. announcing that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alexandria, VA-based iVu Media Corp., the developer of a state-of-the-art Video Content Management system, our team is inviting all shareholders to their exclusive investor controlled forum...

Market Wire - Greenscape Enters Into Agreement With RBC Capital Markets Real Estate Group
February 17, 2010 -- Greenscape Capital Group Inc. ("Greenscape") (TSX VENTURE: GRN) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with RBC Capital...

Online investing's changing face
Discount brokerage firms in Canada have seen a spike in new customers thanks to low rates, new product offerings and efficient online trading...

The Rubicon Project Says Ad Server Is Dead, Details Future Plans
Digital advertising infrastructure company the Rubicon Project today at the PaidContent 2010 conference has outlined its corporate strategy going forward...

Aspers bid to reclaim TV empire
Founder's family teams up with equity partners for last-minute offer $120M proposal for broadcasting assets excludes newspapers A February 19, 2010 8:43 AM A A A A The Asper family has teamed up with two deep-pocketed partners and is expected to file a last-minute offer for a controlling ownership of Canwest Global Communications Corp...

Residents, performers fight to save Barn Theatre
When the Barn Theatre opened its doors in Stuart about 40 years ago, it was well before any of the current students at South Fork High School had been born...

Business Wire - InvestmentPitch.com Adds Video Content for Kent Exploration, Maudore Minerals and ThreeGold Resources
February 17, 2010 -- InvestmentPitch.com has added three new corporate presentation videos to its website. Kent Exploration (KEX-TSX.V)Maudore Minerals (MAO-TSX.V)...



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