Archive for September, 2007

Anglian Home Improvements - spend it wisely!

In the Forex world , its not often transparent where the cost savings can come in , and where you can actually save your money in the process of spending money. Something which is a task in itself. I needed to pave the driveways of both my parents and my own house ( we’re not too far from each other) and went searching for a supplier… A friend had recommended a company called Anglian Home Improvements.

I paid these guys a visit , not far from where I do some business , and lo and behold , I was amazed , a company who actually cares and who will listen to the customer. They werent trying to give me the most expensive product , but the one that actually suited my requirement.

Anglian were fast , efficent and have lots of great people who are willing to go the extra mile! Although , now my wife , having seen thier conservatories , wants me to go off and spend more! Suppose its worth it , if I sell in a few years , ill surely make my money !!


Oil rises to new intraday record above US$81 on anticipation of U.S. rate cut

Oil prices climbed to a new high, above US$81 a barrel, amid hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve would cut a key interest rate later Tuesday, a move the market believes would bolster the economy and strengthen petroleum demand in the world's largest energy consumer.


In bullish China, slew of IPOs just push share prices still higher

For oil giant PetroChina, a share listing in Shanghai will raise money for a new pipeline and refinery, among other projects. For coal miner China Shenhua Energy, it means cash for possible mine acquisitions abroad.


Fiat Group appoints chief marketing officer

Fiat Group said Tuesday it has appointed a new chief marketing officer, choosing its brand manager as the company seeks to keep reviving its image.


Boeing says China needs to add 3,400 planes over two decades

China will need to buy 3,400 aircraft at a cost of US$340 billion over the next two decades as its air travel market grows to rival that of North America in size, aircraft maker Boeing Co. said Tuesday.


US home foreclosures soar in August, up 36 percent from July

The number of foreclosure filings reported in the U.S. last month more than doubled versus August 2006, and jumped 36 percent from July — a trend that signals many homeowners are increasingly unable to make timely payments on their mortgages or sell their homes amid a national housing slump.


UAE to buy 20 percent stake in Japanese oil company

A state-owned United Arab Emirates investment company will purchase a 20 percent stake in Japanese refiner Cosmo Oil Co. for 89.2 billion yen (US$775 million; €558 million), the Japanese company said Tuesday.


Commerzbank buys more than 60 percent stake in Ukraine's Bank Forum

Germany's Commerzbank AG said Tuesday it bought more than a 60 percent stake in Ukraine's privately owned Bank Forum for US$600 million (€432.6 million) to expand in eastern Europe.


Sweden to cut income taxes by US$1.61 billion

Sweden's center-right government announced more cuts to the country's high taxes Tuesday, saying income taxes will be slashed by 10.8 billion kronor (€1.16 billion; US$1.61 billion) next year.


Galaxy Entertainment says it received approval to expand Cotai development in Macau

Hong Kong casino company Galaxy Entertainment Group said Tuesday it has received government approval to expand its planned development on Macau's Cotai strip, pitting it against the newly opened Venetian.