Tag: brazil
Is Mendoza the Best Place to Retire?
Published on March 13, 2009
A new middle class in Brazil means more people are going on vacations. It also means food consumption will go up, and not just in Brazil–some reports suggest a 50% increase in global food demand by 2025.
By Ronan McMahon, Executive Director, Pathfinder International
Increased wealth and a new middle class in emerging economies (combined with [...]
Three Top Real Estate Profit Plays for 2009
Published on February 20, 2009
Ronan McMahon is always on the lookout for opportunities in international real estate and this time, he’s produced 3 that we thought of interest to TFN readers.
By Ronan McMahon, Pathfinder International
In this time of stock market meltdowns and economic crisis, the question asked most often is, “Where can I put what I have left?”
Here [...]
Hanging up the commodities boom hat
Published on January 15, 2009
Our neighbors to the south had a fantastic few years, but the boom is over. For countries like Brazil, Chile and especially Venezuela it is time to diversify… or bust.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): After enjoying nearly half a decade of economic good-ol’-days, South America is retracting faster that a lawmaker making an [...]
Commodities Meltdown: Is Brazil’s Bovespa Going Bust?
Published on October 20, 2008
Many believed economic development in Brazil to be on solid footing. But with commodities and oil prices crashing, that security may be crumbling away. Global economist Andrew Gordon explains where to find hidden profits.
Has Aracruz Celulose (ARA) found a bottom?
Published on October 7, 2008
After sacrificing its CFO in the Brazilian currency crisis last month, Aracruz Celulose (ARA) stock was down for the count. But today shares aren’t continuing their crash. Have we seen a bottom in ARA?
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN): Brazilian pulp manufacturer Aracruz Celulose (NYSE:ARA) fired its chief financial officer a [...]
Why the BRICs are crashing together
Published on October 3, 2008
The BRIC countries are all in trouble. But why are four very different economies (in Brazil, Russia, India and China) reacting to the current market in the same way? Andrew Gordon has the answer.
by Andrew Gordon, Investor’s Daily Edge
Baltimore — (TFN): BRIC (Brazil-Russia-India-China) countries make a funny group.
It’s not easy [...]
Brasil Telecom (BTM): Up 7% or down 4%?
Published on October 1, 2008
Brasil Telecom (BTM) was the victim of a market dive yesterday, but it’s not a buy signal for the stock. And if Tele Norte Leste Participacoes (TNE) gets regulators on its side, BTM won’t be around much longer.
Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN): Brasil Telecom (NYSE:BTM) is either up 7% or down 4%, depending on how [...]
Sadia SA (SDA) fires CFO and falls 29% in 15 minutes
Published on September 26, 2008
Sadia SA (SDA) is down 29% this morning, and it may not be done falling. Could $416 million really do this much damage to the Brazilian frozen food maker?
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN): Oh, don’t say it! Don’t say it!
Uh-oh, they said it.
One of Brazil’s largest frozen food companies just announced it [...]
Make 18.8% annually on this alternative energy property play
Published on September 17, 2008
“If you think this opportunity is just for major energy companies or funds, you’re wrong. Here’s how it works.” — Ronan McMahon
Blogger’s note: Buying altermative energy stocks isn’t the only way to make money from the “green” craze. In fact, Ronan McMahon of International Living has found a green way to make 18.8% returns [...]
Vale (RIO) pushes China for higher prices
Published on September 4, 2008
“When yearly contracts were made in February at an 86% increase on last year’s prices, China’s steel producers gulped so hard they nearly swallowed their own teeth. But that wasn’t the end of it. Both Rio Tinto and BHP renegotiated their contracts for even higher prices this summer. And now its big brother’s turn.” — [...]
Five real estate deals for the Brazil World Cup
Published on August 28, 2008
“The buildup to 2014 will see dramatic infrastructure upgrades, media attention, and marketing of the destination cities…and that’s before you even think about the feel-good factor that will be generated by the buzz leading up to 2014.” — Ronan McMahon
by Ronan McMahon
Baltimore — (TFN): Following fast on the footsteps of late June’s [...]
Why Now is the Time to Invest in Fortaleza, Brazil
Published on August 21, 2008
By Ronan McMahon, International Living
Brazil’s state of Ceara—especially its capital, Fortaleza—is booming. But there was an obstacle preventing U.S. visitors from taking part in this action: a lack of direct flights from the U.S. to Fortaleza.
Fortunately, that’s all in the process of changing…
Since Bismarck Maia became Ceara’s secretary of tourism [...]
Profit from oil, without buying oil companies
Published on August 14, 2008
"You’ve probably heard about Brazil’s Tupi and Carioca, which may be the two biggest oil fields discovered in the last 30 years." — Chris Mayer
Blogger’s note: Want to profit from oil not just now, but for years into the future? Don’t look to the oil producers. Look to the manufacturers and maintenance companies that support [...]
Brazilian Property Set to Boom 20% in the Next Year
Published on August 11, 2008
“Opening up of new air routes is one of the strongest drivers of real estate prices in emerging markets. In Europe this trend is dubbed ‘The Ryanair effect.’” — Ronan McMahon
Blogger’s note: Why would you buy real estate somewhere difficult to reach? Ronan McMahon of International Living knows that no one, except [...]
What to Buy in the BRICs
Published on August 4, 2008
"China and India are two of the fastest-growing investable economies on the planet, and have been transformed into global leaders in both the manufacturing and service sectors. At the same time, Brazil and Russia each has become a cornucopia of commodities, and are emerging as global leaders in the white-hot global energy sector." — Martin [...]
Grab a Piece of Brazil Before the Real Estate Boom
Published on August 4, 2008
“Norwegians are the only foreigners buying around here right now, but once North Americans discover this town, I think it’s going to boom, big-time.” — Ronan McMahon
Blogger’s note: We all know the real estate market in the U.S. is dead, and it won’t be coming back to life anytime in the near future. So where [...]
Brazil’s Best ETF
Published on July 7, 2008
“Brazil has the tenth-largest economy in the world and the third-largest economy in the Americas. The GDP of Brazil grew at a rate of 5.4 percent in 2007, and is predicted to grow at a rate of 5 percent in 2008.” — Rick Pendergraft
by Rick Pendergraft
Baltimore – (TFN): [...]
Inflation Attacks the BRIC
Published on July 2, 2008
“Inflation is accelerating in the BRIC economies and central banks are responding with tighter monetary policy. While higher interest rates may be the standard remedy to combat inflation, tight money policies usually wind up dealing a death-blow to stock market investors.” — Mike Burnick
by Mike Burnick
Baltimore – (TFN): Don’t look [...]
Copper Prices Boom Despite U.S. Recession
Published on July 1, 2008
“It doesn’t matter if the U.S. is in a recession or not because copper demand will continue to grow thanks to emerging economies like China, India and Brazil. Mix this in with sporadic strikes that cut back copper production and you have a clear cut case for higher copper prices in [...]
Don’t Buy Telmex (TMX)! Buy Telmex Internacional!
Published on June 11, 2008
“Unless Telmex gets the triple-play permission, it could see little to no, or even negative (with more and more customers trading in their landlines for cell phones), growth in coming years.” — Stephanie Grimmett
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore – (TFN): Shares of Telefonos de Mexico (Telmex) (TMX: NYSE) crashed today after it spun off its subsidiary [...]
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