June 2010

June 26, 2010

Review of Indian Market ETFs reveals Lack of both Depth and Variety

Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs have revolutionized the Investment Industry in recent times due to their simplicity,low costs and ease of use.The US Market has seen […]
June 26, 2010

Did Pension Fund Pressure cause Spain to reconsider its Retroactive Solar Feed in Tariff (FIT) Cut?

Most of these reports had been quite vague but a recent report explicitly mentions that Danish Pension Funds writing to Spanish and EU investors voicing their concerns.With such Big Players joining the fray,its no wonder that Spain is reconsidering its whole Energy Policy.
June 26, 2010

Spain and Italy rethink their plan of Renewable Energy Subsidy Cuts

European countries have been hit hard by the Greek Contagion and are trying to outdo each other in reducing their fiscal deficits.Renewable Energy which is looked […]
June 24, 2010

China tightens its vice-like Control of the Internet by clamping down on Online Games and Mapping

China’s communist government has always been wary over Internet’s power to undermine its vice like regulation and control of China’s society.China’s Internet censorship is the most […]
June 24, 2010

Google and Apple Rivalry heats up with Google Music,more Patent Suits against HTC

Start of Google and Apple Rivalry The Google Apple Rivalry promises to one of the Greatest in Technology History with both of these iconic companies fighting […]
June 23, 2010

Indian IPO – Review and Analysis of Aster Silicates reveals it to be another High-Priced Junk Offering

India has seen numerous junk initial public offerings (IPOs) in the last few months which have either led to serious losses for the investors or have […]
June 23, 2010

Oil Industry learns nothing from the BP Environmental Disaster,Opposes California's Green Laws and Ban of Drilling

The Oil Industry which had gone on the defensive with questions being raised about their commitment towards  environment and society has learned nothing from the BP […]
June 23, 2010

Nokia's Indian Fortress crumbling fast as Samsung and Local Players capture Mobile marketshare;S&P cuts Ratings

I had previously written about how Nokia’s Indian marketshare was being eroded by the advent of local Indian  players.This was very concerning as Nokia had at […]
June 22, 2010

Bangladesh faces major Labor Unrest from less than $1 a day wage textile workers

Bangladesh is one of the world’s poorest countries with a high population density.Carved out of erstwhile Pakistan,this predominantly Muslim country faces huge poverty like other countries […]
June 22, 2010

European Crisis resumes with French Financial Sector facing Ratings Cut over Balance Sheet Concerns

The European Crisis which had been put into the backburner over the past week has resumed after the Much Ado about Nothing – Yuan Appreciation games.The […]
June 22, 2010

Kindle value proposition getting competitively squeezed by iPad from the top and Nook from the bottom

Barnes and Noble’s Nook Price Cut makes Amazon scramble Amazon which was riding high with the success of its e-Book Reader Kindle less than a year […]
June 22, 2010

US may take China to the WTO over Rare Earth Mineral Export Restrictions

First the European Union raised an alarm over shortage of 14 materials used in new age Green Industries most of which are found in China.Now the […]
June 22, 2010

China's Currency Appreciation – Much Ado about Nothing

China’s Central Bank Statement which signaled more flexibility in yuan’s fixed exchange rate to the dollar led to a major market rally in commodities ,emerging markets […]
June 22, 2010

Fossil Fuel Extraction continues to Directly Inflict Thousands of Human Deaths

Fossil Fuels form the main Energy source for  humanity due to their abundance,general ease of extraction and high energy density.However the Environmental costs and the Loss […]
June 21, 2010

Is Flextronics Becoming the TSMC of the Solar Industry;Wins Four Outsourcing Contracts

Flextronics leverages it EMS expertise to win over Q-Cells Flextronics, the leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider has managed to successfully leverage its Electronic Manufacturing  Expertise […]
June 21, 2010

Green Investing gone Haywire- Masdar's Jack of all Trades Strategy makes top executives resign,get fired

Green Investing gone Haywire Masdar,Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy company is facing a rocky time  as top executives have left the company or been shown the door.The […]
June 21, 2010

Language of Money makes Australia roll out the Red Carpet for Chinese investment despite Rio Tinto arrests

Language of Money papers over Rio Tinto tensions Australia has rolled out the proverbial red carpet for visiting Chinese leadership signing billion dollar agreements on mutual […]
June 20, 2010

EU warns of shortage of of rare earth minerals even as China tightens control

China is planning to increase control of rare earth minerals mined in its territory after cracking down on illegal exports of these minerals.These minerals form an […]
June 20, 2010

Strong Domestic Reaction makes China's Central Bank backtracks on its statement on Yuan Reform

China’s Central Bank had released a statement on Yuan Reform seeking to defuse international pressure.The statement which rambled about recovery,BOP,world macro situation,yuan history had a brief […]
June 20, 2010

South Korean Chaebols Samsung and LG entry into solar energy promises to shake up the Competition

Samsung plans for Leadership position in Future Green Industry Samsung had recently announced a shift in strategy with a major push towards Green Industry.It is now […]
June 20, 2010

Valero Energy positions itself strongly for a Green Future by investing in Biofuels

Valero Energy which is the US’s largest oil refiner has positioned itself strongly to take advantage of future shift in the fuel industry.The massive drop in […]
June 20, 2010

Indian exporters want a fixed currency exchange rate but Central Bank won't oblige

Indian exporters are overwhelmingly in favor of a fixed currency exchange rate as recent currency gyrations due to the Greek Contagion has made their lives very […]
June 20, 2010

Six Reasons why Investing in India's Defense Industry is a Great Idea

The Indian Defense Industry is great way to invest in an area which is Recession Proof and benefits from the one of the World’s Fastest Growing […]
June 20, 2010

Satyam Scam tainted Indian company Maytas Infrastructure ironically sells stake to Saudi Bin Laden Group

Satyam scam tainted Indian infrastructure company Maytas has agreed to sell a 20% stake to Saudi BinLaden Group.Note Maytas Infrastructure was an integral part of the […]
June 20, 2010

Andarko 25% owner of Deephorizon Rig tries to Shirk from Oil Spill Responsibility by putting whole Blame on BP

Andarko Petroleum  is a 25% owner of the the Deephorizon Oil Rig which exploded recently leading to a huge ecological and economic disaster in the US […]
June 19, 2010

China seeks to defuse pressure on Currency Appreciation ahead of G-20 through a "Statement";IMF and Obama rush to praise Yuan Reform

China and US Tensions increasing on Currency Valuation The US Senate and President Obama have been increasing pressure on the Chinese Government to revalue the yuan […]
June 19, 2010

Spain may use a backdoor approach in cutting Solar Subsidy to rein in Renewable Energy Costs

Background on Spanish Government’s proposal to cut Solar Subsidy on Existing Plants The Spanish government has been actively discussing with industry groups on how to reduce […]
June 18, 2010

Taiwan's TSMC makes a late but smart entry into Solar Energy;Buys Equity Stakes in Stion and Motech

Taiwan Companies Ramping up their Solar Plans Taiwan based semiconductor company TSMC ( Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation) is getting serious about investing in Solar Energy.Other Taiwanese […]
June 18, 2010

Green IPOs world over getting cancelled as high profile Solar startup Solyndra aborts offering like Goldwind

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are being deferred and canceled as market volatility increases due to the Greek Contagion.Green IPOs have been no exception with IPOs of […]
June 18, 2010

Nuclear Energy Investing -Toshiba plans Major Investment to catch upto Areva even as Indian,Chinese markets see setbacks

Toshiba aims to Double Nuclear Exports in next 5 years Toshiba the No.2 players in the Nuclear Equipment markets is planning a major investment to double […]