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Infrastructure helps weather downturns

Stable political and regulatory environments are key to successful infrastructure investing within emerging markets, says senior portfolio manager Nick Langley, senior portfolio manager and investment director with Renaissance Investments based in Sydney, Australia.

By Philip Porado |January 6, 2012

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PowerShares changes underlying fund of Global Water ETF Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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PowerShares changes underlying fund of Global Water ETF

Invesco Canada has announced the underlying fund for its PowerShares Global Water Class, PowerShares Global Water Portfolio, will replace its index, the Palisades Global Water Index, with the NASDAQ OMX Global Water Index. Effective March 1, 2012, the underlying fund will seek investment results that generally correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and […]

By Staff |January 3, 2012

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Forget a cottage; some clients want to own a secluded hideaway Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Forget a cottage; some clients want to own a secluded hideaway

Investing in an island is just like any real estate investment, except that demand often outweighs supply, and the exclusivity draws high premiums.

By Vikram Barhat |January 1, 2012

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Start 2012 off right

Over the next five years, dollar and variety stores are expected to perform well by targeting low-income households and thrifty customers. Competition will challenge the industry, but consumers will rely on the stores for inexpensive discretionary purchases.

By Chip Brian |January 1, 2012

3 min read