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Gazprom (OGZPY) wins as the EU “unbundles”

September 26, 2008 · Filed Under Oil and Energy · Comments 
The European Union is trying to “unbundle” its energy conglomerates. Too bad it can’t do the same thing for the biggest threat to Europe’s energy supply. Gazprom (OGZPY) wins when RWE loses. by Stephanie Grimmett Baltimore — (TFN): First, you should know that Russia owns Europe. Let’s dispell any ideas to the contrary. [...]

International Property: Don’t trust your real estate agent and other tips

April 23, 2008 · Filed Under Real Estate · Comments 
“The real estate agent is not your friend. I’ve worked with real estate agents in dozens of countries. They are all friendly guys, and most are good company. I even keep in regular contact with some and value that relationship. But none of those things change the fundamental truth [...]

Visa IPO Aftermath: Europe’s in trouble, but China’s buying

March 27, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
“The antitrust investigation is standard procedure, according to the commission. But when Mastercard went through the same standard procedure last year, the commission ruled that its exchange fee system was contrary to the EU’s antitrust rules.” — Stephanie Grimmett by Stephanie Grimmett Baltimore – (TFN): Maybe Visa already knew this was coming three years [...]