Highlights of the week of March 24, 2014

Dear PGM Capital Blog readers, In this weekend’s blog edition, we want to discuss some of the most important events that happened in the global capital markets, the world economy and the world of money in the week of March 24, 2014. Bitcoin price plunges on report PBOC and IRS Citigroup among 5 banks failing FED’s stress[…]

Highlights of the week of March 17, 2014

Dear PGM Capital Blog readers, In this weekend’s blog edition, we want to discuss some of the most important events that happened in the global capital markets, the world economy and the world of money in the week of March 17, 2014. What is FedEx Mediocre Earnings report telling us on the state of the USA Economy? Silver[…]

Highlights of the week of March 3rd 2014

Dear PGM Capital Blog readers, In this weekend’s blog edition, we want to discuss some of the most important events that happened in the global capital markets, the world economy and the world of money in the week of March 3rd, 2014. Brasil foods income grew with 38 percent in 2013. Warren Buffett cuts on bond allocation.[…]

Highlight of the week of February 24, 2014

Dear PGM Capital Blog readers, In this weekend’s blog edition, we want to discuss some of the most important events that happened in the global capital markets, the world economy and the world of money in the week of February 24 and the month of February 2014. Global dividend surpasses 1 trillion US-Dollars for the fist time[…]

Highlights of the week of February 17, 2014

Dear PGM Capital Blog readers, In this weekend’s blog edition, we want to discuss some of the most important events that happened in the global capital markets, the world economy and the world of money in the week of February 17, 2014. BHP Billiton and Nestlé reported better than expected earnings. USA Economic data keep on disappointing  Investors in[…]

Highlights of the week of February 10, 2014

Dear PGM Capital Blog readers, In this weekend’s blog edition, we want to discuss some of the most important events that happened in the global capital markets, the world economy and the world of money in the week of February 10, 2014. Rio Tinto, reported blockbuster Q4-2013 earnings and increased dividend by 15 percent. USA Economic data[…]

Highlight of the week of January 20, 2014

Dear PGM Capital Blog readers, In this weekend’s blog edition, we want to discuss some of the most important events that happened in the global capital markets, the world economy and the world of money in the week of January 20, 2014. Unilever reported better-than-expected full year 2013 results, on Tuesday, January 21st 2011. Venezuelan Bolivar in[…]

CNOOC H1-2013 profit rises after Nexen buy

Dear PGM Capital Blog readers, On August 20, 2013, CNOOC Ltd,  (SEHK: 00883 or NYSE: CEO) reported its H1-2013 financial results. About the Company: CNOOC Limited, is a Hong Kong based company, which is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation. The company is an investment holding company,[…]

Ensco Plc announces Cash Dividend & Stock Repurchase program

Dear PGM Capital Blog readers, On Monday May 20th 2013, Ensco PLC, (NYSE: ESV) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of US$0.50 per Class A ordinary share payable on 21 June 2013 to holders of Ensco’s shares as of the 10 June 2013 record date. The current dividend annualizes to an even US$2.00 per share,[…]

Review of Rio Tinto’s 2012 Report & the Aluminum Sector

Dear PGM-Capital, blog readers, On Thursday February 14th 2013, British-Australian mining giant RIO Tinto (NYSE: RIO, ASX: RIO.AX, LSE: RIO.L world 3rd biggest miner by market cap, behind BHP Billiton and Vale), reported its H2-2012 and full year results. Highlights 2012 financial results: Underlying earnings of US$9.3 billion. Net loss of US$3.0 billion after impairments of US$14.4[…]