The America's Intelligence Wire articles from November 2002

The America's Intelligence Wire archives from November 2002

EDITORS NOTES.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) When politicians leave office voluntarily or are shown the door by the voters, they often find lucrative openings in the business world as corporate directors. Bringing a stuffed Rolodex of contacts and the...

Large caps favored in this 'trading rally'.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: CARLYLE DUNBAR Investors continue to prefer dividend payers as stock markets go into rally mode helped by the annual November-April lift November brings harsh winter to Canada, but to stock markets...

Don't thumb your nose at the Fed for too long.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Larry MacDonald Don't fight the Fed was once a golden rule of investing. It prescribed buying stocks when the central bank in the U.S., the Federal Reserve, was cutting interest rates. Vice versa, if the...

Willie's junior oils with offshore interests.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: WiIdcat Willie Generally, Willie likes to keep his money here at home, with junior producers which focus on a few core properties. These firms are mostly hunting rabbits, rather than elephant-sized...

Farming stock-market style: chickens or eggs.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Peter Hodson What do investors today have in common with egg farmers? Lots, as it turns out. You see, there is an old stock market saying, "are you a chicken farmer or an egg farmer?" If you are a...

Diversify: Shift some money into bonds or into real estate by buying REITs.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Exchequer This bear market continues to grind on and, if we are brutally honest, there is still very little light at the end of the tunnel. The U.S. economic recovery has stalled, corporate earnings...

Boulder Mining pins hopes on deposit in Namibia.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: George Werniuk As the big producers get bigger, they still depend on the little guys to find the gold The recent spate of mergers and acquisitions in the mining business has seen a number of companies...

Tax breaks needed to spur investing in biotechs.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Robert Cormack If we really want to save our health-care system, we won't do it counting hospital beds or examining surgery capacity. What we really need to look at is drugs. I'm not talking about ways...

The ghosts of 1929 are starting to gather.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: David Chapman Trying to come out in this environment and say that an intermediate bottom is upon us appears to be almost suicidal or at least schizophrenic. After all, since I have been bearish on...

General Electric's undervalued.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Fear keeps us from recognizing and buying a good stock when we see it They say the stock market is driven by greed and fear. Well, the bogeyman is definitely on the prowl these days and...

Goodwood's Cdn. hedge fund focuses on stock-picking, and not derivatives.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi All hedge funds carry risk. But Goodwood's employs several strategies to try to minimize it. It uses minimal leverage. It limits concentrated positions to stocks with minimal downside....

BOOKS: Corporate boards increasingly seen as real power -- not rubber stamp.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi As shareholders' representatives, board of directors not only have the authority, but also the obligation, to direct company management, say John Carver and Caroline Oliver Corporate...

Fund manager's system yields nine bargains.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Gold miner AfriOre, as well as home video maker BFS Entertainment & Multimedia Ltd., top the list In a market that's goring mutual fund managers, it pays to heed the select few...

Surveillance firm's profits in spotlight.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Over the past few months, investing hasn't been a barrel of laughs. After all, stock valuations have hit the doldrums. But if you think that's good news for Cruncher's Corner, you...

ANNUAL FOLLOW-UP: What was said 12 months ago.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Updated recommendations from our Nov. 2, 2001, edition Magellan Aerospace Corp. MAL-TSX, $3.72,905-677-1889, www.magellanaerospace.com Magellan is a diversified manufacturer of...

THREE-MONTH FOLLOW-UP: How August research has fared.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Nathan Jankowski updates recommendations from our Aug. 23, 2002, edition Stantec Inc. STN-TSX, $14.50, 780.917.7000, www.stantec.com According to Mark Lagasse, "diversification...

DLOUHY MERCHANT: Earnings outlook gets dimmer at GSI Lumonics.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Share price sinks as investors lose hope for recovery in the company's markets Since downgrading GSI Lumonics Inc. (LSI-TSX, $6.82, 613-592-1460, www.gsilumonics.com) from buy to hold on...

ACUMEN CAPITAL: Dalsa gets Kyocera in the picture.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi DALSA Corp. (DSA-TSX, $14.40, 519-886-6000, www.dalsa.com) recently announced Kyocera Corp. as a new major customer for the company's six million-pixel resolution CCD image sensor. ...

MERRILL LYNCH: ATI undervalued.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Leading graphics accelerator should help company gain market share We believe ATI Technologies Inc. (ATY-TSX, $7.48, 905-882-2600, www.ati.com) should be able to meet our fourth quarter...

DLOUHY MERCHANT: Heroux-Devtek to do well despite airline slump.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Even though regional-jet production will drop, company will benefit from growing outsourcing business In late September, Bombardier announced a round of significant layoffs as well as the...

RAYMOND JAMES: CAE lowers outlook for 2003.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Sell-off shows investors didn't place much confidence in company's previous guidance 0n Oct. 1, CAE Inc. (CAE-TSX, $4, 800-760-0667, www.cae.com) announced a revised financial outlook for...

CANACCORD CAPITAL: Dalsa owns it now.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Dalsa Corp. (DSA-TSX, $14.25, 519-886-6000, www.dalsa.com) announced that it had paid $6.5 million for Zarlink's remaining 14.5 per cent stake in the Bromont Wafer foundry. Dalsa now owns...

NORTHERN SECURITIES: AlarmForce starting to get noticed.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Impressive revenue growth, and prospects look good for it to remain strong AlarmForce Industries Inc. (AF-TSX, $1.05, 800-267-2001, www.alarmforce.com) is dedicated to offering the most...

'Best Buys' from leading analysts.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Analysts follow as many as 20 stocks, the majority of which are rated "buys." Of those buys, at anyone time an analyst has one or two special favorites seen as best suitable for new...

ODLUM BROWN: MDS grows and stays healthy.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Despite many acquisitions, it maintains a strong balance sheet MDS Inc. (MDS-TSX, $21.41. 416-675-7661, www.mdsintl.com) is an international health and life sciences company with $1.6...

PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL: Mosaic too risky to hold.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Company remains a 'sell' while it renegotiates credit arrangements Mosaic Group Inc. (MGX-TSX, $0.65,416-588-7788, www.mosaic.com) recently announced that it has reached an agreement with...

LIGHTYEAR CAPITAL: Home Capital undervalued.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Canada's leading alternative mortgage lender Home Capital Group (HCG.B-TSX, $11.50. 800-990-7881, www.homecapital.com) rapidly emerging as one of Canada's premier financial services...

DESJARDINS SECURITIES: Dorel a 'strong buy'.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Company positioned to gain market share and to improve its margins We are initiating coverage of Dorel Industries Inc. (DII.B-T5X, $35.24, 514-934-3034, www.dorel.com) with a strong buy...

Briefly Noted: MORGAN STANLEY.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Analyst Simon Flannery is initiating coverage on BCE Inc. (BCE-TSX, $26, 800-339-6353, www.bce.ca) with an equal-weight rating, but has yet to determine a price target for the shares. BCE...

Briefly Noted: RCBC CAPITAL MARKETS.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Analyst Douglas Miehm continues to rate the shares of Angiotech Pharmaceuticals (ANP-TSX, $54.66, 604-221-7676, www.angiotech.com) outperform after positive results for Johnson &...

Briefly Noted: NATIONAL BANK FINANCIAL.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Although domestic beer shipments declined three per cent in August, analyst Jim Durran continues to recommend Molson Inc. (MOL.A-TSX, $29.50,514-521-1786, www.molson.com) as a focus buy...

Briefly Noted: CIBC WORLD MARKETS.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi With the third quarter now over, and since there have been several new developments at Sleeman Breweries Ltd. (ALE-TSX, $10.10, 519-822-1834, www.ale-sleeman.com), analyst Michael Van...

TD NEWCREST: Descartes in enviable cash position.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Descartes Systems Group Inc. (DSG-TSX. $3.69, 519-746-8110, www.descartes.com), headquartered in Waterloo, Ont., is focused on two primary product areas: network-based logistics and...

ACUMEN CAPITAL: Maxim Power a low-priced spec buy.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi We recently visited Maxim Power Corp. (MXG-TSX, $0.20, 403-263-3021, www.maximpowercorp.com), met the new CFO Vick Dusik and received an update on the company's operations. Formed...

MERRILL LYNCH: Estimates lowered for Falconbridge.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi We are lowering our 2002 and 2003 earnings estimates on Falconbridge Ltd. (FL-TSX, $14.41. 416-956-5700, www.falconbridge.com) as a result of a change in our copper price forecast for...

MORGAN STANLEY: Talisman sell-off overdone.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Production shortfalls mostly a matter of timing 0n Oct. 8, Talisman Energy Inc. (TLM-TSX, $54.73, 403-237-1234, www.talisman-energy.com) announced that 2003 estimated production growth...

ODLUM BROWN: Pengrowth buys B.C. acreage.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Acquisition will increase company's production by 37 per cent Headquartered in Calgary, Pengrowth Energy Trust (PGF.UN-TSX, $14.60, 800-223-4122, www.pengrowth.com) is one of the largest...

Briefly Noted: USBANCORP PIPER JAFFRAY.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi The second quarter of 2003 brought more disappointments for Research In Motion Ltd.'s (RIM-TSX, $16.09, 519-888-7465, www.rim.net Investors, as the company reported revenue below...

Briefly Noted: MERRILL LYNCH.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Precision Drilling Corp. (PD-TSX, $47.50, 403-716-4500. www.precisiondrilling.com) continues to warrant a buy rating from analyst Kevin Simpson, although he warns investors of the high...

Briefly Noted: UBS WARBURG.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi In late September, Open Text Corp. (OTC-TSX, $29.64, 800-499-6544, www.opentext.com) announced the acquisition of Centrinity Inc. for $1.26 in cash per share, or approximately US$ 19...

Briefly Noted: CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Analyst Ralph Garcea continues to rate BCE Emergis (IFM-TSX, $6.43, 888-709-8759, www.emergis.com) outperform, even after the company recently announced changes to its senior management...

CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON: Further Bombardier disappointments likely.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi It remains to be seen how quickly the business-aircraft financing portfolios can be sold, and at what discount We have several concerns regarding Bombardier Inc.'s (BBD.B-TSX, $3.91,...

DESJARDINS SECURITIES: CGI Group should be a 'core holding'.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi We list five reasons that make this tech stock a compelling investment We are initiating coverage on CGI Group Inc. (GIB.A-TSX, $6.08, 514-841-3200, www.cgi.com) with a buy recommendation...

WOLVERTON SECURITIES: Penny stock with a gushing endorsement.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi We continue to recommend Tiverton Petroleum, Ltd. (TIV-TSX, $0.21, 403-261-2774) as a strong buy with a 12-month price target of $0.40 per share, for an expected return of 60 per cent...

Best U.S. Stocks For Canadian Investors.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi A company's best-known operations aren't necessarily its most valuable - at least for securities analysts. Take Walt Disney Co., proud possessor of Disneyland, Disney World, as well as...

Alcoa rolls out the cost savings.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi ALCOA, INC. AA - NYSE; $19.26 Merrill Lynch Analysts: Alexander Latzer, Daniel Roling Aluminum giant Alcoa has turned in a less-than-stellar third quarter, Messieurs Latzer and...

PESSIMISM STILL NOT YET OMNIPRESENT.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Dow Theory Forecasts, 7412 Calumet Ave., Hammond, IN 46324-2692; 219-931-6480; $233 a year. In a snapshot of investor sentiment, this advisory offers some valuable insight on whether...

End of a bear market is never a tidy affair.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi More than a few advisories offer a similar kind of reminder, namely that bear markets are difficult, frustrating and painful. And the end of a bear market is no exception. As Quiet...

ARE WE HAVING FUN YET?
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Quiet Investor, 805 Franklin, Hinsdale, IL 60521; 630-654-1254; $60 a year. Chances are you're probably not having fun if you own stocks, manage them, or buy or sell them "The flavor...

LETTER OF THE WEEK.
November 1, 2002... (From Investors Digest) Byline: Sunil Vidyarthi Emerging Growth Stocks, 2020 Comox St., Vancouver, B.C. V6G 1R9; 604-687-5772; $99 a year. This advisory confirms its bullish outlook on gold and reiterates its recommendations of a...

Canon can!, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) CANON Malaysia has launched a range of high-tech printers. Featuring MicroFine Droplet Technology and Vivid Photo Function, among others, the new range ensures product performance and print quality and...

Towards the Science City of the future, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) KULIM Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) stands out as the jewel in Kedah's industrial development crown. Spearheading the state's industrial drive, the park, via manager and developer Kulim Technology Park Corporation Sdn...

Going green, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) LITTLE Gardener's `My Vegetable Garden' makes it easier to enjoy nature without the hassle of having to travel far and wide. An ideal gift for all occasions, this product comes beautifully packed and is a...

Here's to SMS Banking, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) BUMIPUTRA-Commerce Bank has jointly launched a mobile banking and payment service with cellular operator TM Cellular Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Telekom Malaysia Bhd. The collaboration will provide BCB customers...

Weblog and e-Journalism, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) I ALWAYS celebrate agent-provocateur columnists who write with an attitude, take the route less traveled, are consistent in their journalistic stance, and are ready to eat humble pie whenever they screwed up....

Enhancing corporate governance, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) THE Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has launched its new qualification - the Diploma in Corporate Governance. Designed for middle to senior management of both the public and private...

PC shipment increases for first time, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) MARKET research firm IDC Market Research (M) Sdn Bhd recently reported a surge in personal computer (PC) shipment in Asia-Pacific, excluding Japan. According to the firm, third-quarter 2002 results show...

A new look, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) TAHAN Insurance (M) Bhd has launched its new logo and corporate identity. TAHAN is the merger between Talasco Insurance (M) Bhd, The People's Insurance Company (M) Bhd, Tenaga Insurance Bhd and Malaysia &...

Avaya introduces new CRM solution, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) AVAYA Inc., a leading global provider of communications networks for businesses, expects its newly launched customer relationship management (CRM) solution called Avaya Multimedia Contact Center to have a...

Kedah's vision, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) JUST over a year since Kedah launched its Kedah Maju 2010 Action Plan, the state has already succeeded in drawing in RM1.9 billion in investments, with RM1 billion garnered within this year itself - a major...

Storage services sector set to grow, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) THE storage services sector in the Asia Pacific region, including Malaysia, is expected to experience strong growth in the next four years as customers begin to grapple with the idea of implementing...

Epson launches web-based customer service, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) IN a bid to boost its competitive edge, Epson Trading (M) Sdn Bhd has unveiled a web-based after-sales service and support program (epsoncare.epson.com.my). Termed the EPSONCare, the program encompasses...

Kedah at a glance, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) SNAPSHOT OF KEDAH DARUL AMAN - Infrastructure and facilities LOCATION Located in the northwest corner of Peninsular Malaysia, with an area of 9,425 square km, Kedah shares its northern border with Thailand,...

Of growth and life, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) THE Amanjaya township, spread over a sprawling 4,242 hectares, is set to be one of the biggest in the country. Developed by Ideal Appraisal Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Syarikat Milik Sharikat Permodalan...

On target, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) WHILE Bina Darulaman Bhd's (BDB) vision is to be a leader in property development, construction, quarrying, golf resort and recreation by 2010, it has already carved quite a name for itself as Kedah's first...

Quest to be tops, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) DARULAMAN Realty Sdn Bhd (DRSB) has a quest to be the leader in the Malaysian corporate property industry by 2010. And it's a step closer to its ambition with its Darulaman Utama development in Kuala Ketil,...

Living in style, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) SITUATED near the bustling Sungai Petani township at the hub of the Northern Corridor, lies a sprawling 202-hectare township in a league of its own. Bandar Laguna Merbok, developed by Patani Jaya Sdn Bhd,...

Guardian of the rice bowl, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) KEDAH is long known as the `rice bowl' of Malaysia, and quite aptly so. As the country's main rice producer, it contributed some 50 per cent of the 1.63 metric tone total produced in 2001. The state has...

The most happening place, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) IF golf be the symbol of prestige and success, then surely every developed state needs a golf course - which is what Cinta Sayang Golf & Country Resort offers residents of Kedah. Strategically located 4 km...

Biscuits, anyone?, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) BISCUIT manufacturers listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) do not create much excitement among investors. These mainly family-owned companies generally register steady earnings and dividends. ...

Gleanings from the latest in biotechnology, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) THE promises and challenges of biotechnology were lucidly presented at the BioMalaysia 2002 event held early last month in Kuala Lumpur. Undoubtedly this has a great potential in the development of mankind and...

Meat-ing the need, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) KEDAH-based Aman Agropreneurs Sdn Bhd is set to turn the Kedah Government's vision of Kedah as a regional halal food hub into reality. The company set up the nation's largest cattle and goats farm over a...

A good bet, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) GAMING stocks, which have traditionally held their value in bear markets, are feeling the effects of the plunge in global indices. They are definitely looking cheap now, but is this a good time to buy? ...

Delivering the goods, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) CITY-LINK Express (M) Sdn Bhd is truly a success story. From a two- office operation in 1979, it has grown into one of three dominant players in the local courier industry. Back then, the company operated...

Upping the ante, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) AS THE dust settles on Commerce Asset-Holding Bhd's (CAHB) share price plunge in recent weeks, investors are beginning to re-evaluate the company's prospects. Analysts are now calling a buy on the...

Cultivating a new look, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) PROVIDING financial services to mainly the rural and peasant folk in Malaysia, Bank Pertanian Malaysia Bhd (BPM) plays an integral role in developing the agricultural sector of the nation. `We are very...

Do they really care?, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) ACCOUNTABILITY and integrity are important traits of a good civil servant. There is no doubt there are many in government who possess these qualities. After all, our civil service has in many ways...

Doing it in style, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) PERHAPS the most significant feature of the Oct 12 parliamentary by- election in Gaya, Sabah was not so much the unexpectedly huge victory margin for the ruling Barisan National (BN). Rather, it was the...

REDTone gets industry recognition again, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) REDTONE Telecommunications (formerly known as VMS Technology), a leading computer telephony company in Malaysia, has again made it to the Enterprise 50 Awards, coming in at 12. The award is given to companies...

The fourth dimension, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) GREAT plans, but lukewarm reception. The recent unveiling of the Knowledge-Based Master Plan (KEMP) apparently hasn't yet caught the attention of the masses. Although it has been more than a month since Deputy...

Profile of a rescue, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) IT has been touted as one of the biggest rescues in Malaysian corporate history. The restructuring of Renong Bhd's RM30 billion debt last year was no doubt a challenge for its new management team. ...

Dotcom meltdown survivor, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) MICHAEL Chang of JobStreet. com better beware! There is another Chang in town who is equally determined to become the king of the cyberhill. Like his more famous namesake, Gilbert Chang also has the same...

Picking up the pace, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) IN THE first half of October, the warrant market remained weak. There wasn't much interest. The TA All-Warrant Index eased to 110 points before recovering to 116 points. This was lower than the 124 points of...

An old hand in investing, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS.
November 1, 2002... (From Worldsources (English)) THOMAS Yong, chief investment officer of Pacific Mutual, has 13 years experience within the financial industry in Malaysia and Singapore. His experience ranges from investment management services to capital...