Monthly Archives: January 2012

BlueCrest plans listed access to BlueTrend computer fund

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BlueCrest Capital Management is to float a feeder into one of its most successful hedge funds on the London Stock Exchange before April, helping the listed hedge fund market return to levels of activity more typical before the financial crisis. It will be the second listed fund for BlueCrest, which already has AllBlue, a fund that invests only in BlueCrest's own hedge funds. It will also be the second try to give investors a different way to access Read more [...]

Medieval barn saved for the nation

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(UKPA) – 3 hours ago  A medieval west London barn described by the poet John Betjeman as the "cathedral of Middlesex" has been rescued from decay and neglect for the nation, English Heritage has said.Grade I-listed Harmondsworth Barn in west London joins the likes of Stonehenge, Osborne House and parts of Hadrian's Wall in the national collection of historic sites and monuments under the guardianship of English Heritage.Built by Winchester College in 1426, the barn would have been used to Read more [...]

Many events planned to honor John Glenn’s Earth orbit

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It's been half a century since former U.S. Sen. John Glenn took to the sky for his legendary Earth orbit.On Feb. 20, 1962, Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, and a space exploration pioneer, as he piloted the Friendship 7 NASA spacecraft.In December, Gov. John Kasich signed a new state law designating Feb. 20 as John Glenn Friendship 7 Day.As February begins, several events are planned to honor Glenn and his legacy. Most of them will be in Columbus, but others will take place Read more [...]

Official Chart Analysis: Sales slow, but Sheeran and Cover Drive reign

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12:26 | Monday January 30, 2012 By Alan Jones ALBUMS: In another week of dire sales, Ed Sheeran's + returns to the top of the album chart. The album, which debuted at number one last September, and first returned to the summit four weeks ago, claims pole position by default. Helped by the growing exposure of fourth single Drunk - up 75-29 on the Music Control radio airplay chart and 92-29 (10,400 sales) on the singles chart - and TV advertising, + registers a modest decline in sales, Read more [...]

Hiring set to slump as economic woes bite

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Updated January 30, 2012 10:12:02 Photo: Businesses are looking to reduce costs this year, the survey found. (PhotoXpress) Most financial controllers at 73 of Australia's top listed companies say they have no plans to increase staff numbers in the next year.The latest quarterly Deloitte CFO Survey shows 84 per cent of chief financial officers expect employee numbers to drop or stay the same in the period.Confidence Read more [...]

Tips on buying property outside India

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Tweet Are you planning to buy a second home? If a heritage home in Goa, which can be worth crores of rupees, is too expensive for you, how about an old villa or cottage with a sprawling garden in a serene village in France, Italy or Spain? Yes, a residential property in these countries can be cheaper than premium apartments in places such as Delhi and Mumbai.Economic troubles in the US and Europe have led to Read more [...]

Here Are The Key Market Moving Events For Monday, January 30, 2012

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AP ImagesMonday opens up a busy few days, although few corporates will release at the start of the trading week. However, that rapidly changes as the days progress and nearly 20% of SP 500 listed companies announce quarterly results. But more than just earnings, Monday is filled with a series of important macro announcements, including reports out of Japan, Italy, Germany, and the U.S.  Here's what you need to know. The Philippines start the day off with fourth quarter GDP. Economists Read more [...]

LSE enhances its sukuk listing prowess

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Medieval barn described as ‘cathedral of Middlesex’ joins Stonehenge in …

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By Daily Mail ReporterLast updated at 12:31 AM on 30th January 2012 A medieval barn described by the poet John Betjeman as the ‘cathedral of Middlesex’ has been rescued from decay and neglect for the nation, English Heritage said today.Grade I-listed Harmondsworth Barn in west London joins the likes of Stonehenge, Osborne House and parts of Hadrian's Wall in the national collection of historic sites and monuments under the guardianship of English Heritage.Built by Winchester College in Read more [...]