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Martin Denholm
Paging Dr. Kim… Your World Bank Nomination is Ready
By Martin Denholm - Mar 23rd, 2012
Better late than never, as the United States finally announced its nomination for president of the World Bank. In a surprise move, the man chosen is Dr. Jim Yong Kim. More »
GlaxoSmithKline: Masters of Innovation and Investment
By Martin Denholm - Mar 22nd, 2012
Need more proof that the future belongs to innovative companies? GlaxoSmithKline just received pre-FDA approval for a rare cancer drug and, following favorable new U.K. tax and patent laws, is making a massive new investment, too. More »
Can You Profit From PIMCO’s World of “Total Returns?”
By Martin Denholm - Mar 21st, 2012
Just three weeks after it launched, PIMCO’s first ever ETF offering, based on the hugely successful Total Return mutual fund, is already proving popular with investors. More »
How Will India’s Gold Import Crackdown Affect the Market?
By Martin Denholm - Mar 20th, 2012
Following the Indian government’s decision to raise the duty on gold imports by 90% in January, it’s now tacked on a further hike. We look at why – and what it means for the gold market. More »
Are Obama and Cameron About to Open the Oil Spigot?
By Martin Denholm - Mar 16th, 2012
As oil and gas prices rise, Barack Obama and David Cameron discuss the idea of tapping into strategic oil reserves once Iranian sanctions kick in this July. More »
Want to Take Advantage of Chinese Currency Reform? Here’s How…
By Martin Denholm - Mar 15th, 2012
Outgoing Chinese Premier, Wen Jiabao, has emphasized the need for economic reforms – and has targeted revaluation of the yuan currency as a central goal. More »
This New Study May Keep You Wide Awake…
By Martin Denholm - Mar 14th, 2012
The number of people taking sleeping pills has soared over the past five years – taking drug companies’ sales along for the ride. But a shocking new study has revealed serious potential side effects from the drugs… including death and cancer. More »
Google’s Under-the-Radar Growth Venture: Green Energy
By Martin Denholm - Mar 13th, 2012
Mention Google and it conjures up images of a search engine, Android phones, social media, a mobile payment platform, voice recognition and television. But it’s also increasing its presence in renewable energy... More »
India Bans Cotton Exports… Is a Run on Pants Imminent?
By Martin Denholm - Mar 9th, 2012
India has imposed an immediate ban on its cotton exports. As the world’s second-largest producer and exporter, how will it impact global cotton supplies and prices? More »
Bill Gross Has a Message for You: “Play Defense”
By Martin Denholm - Mar 8th, 2012
If defense is the best form of attack, you’ll want to hear what PIMCO’s Bill Gross says about his investment strategy and PIMCO’s first ETF, based on the hugely successful Total Return Fund. More »
