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RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q4 2011
Commercial property markets in Europe struggled to keep pace with other parts of the world, as the effects of the global financial crisis continued to impact on investment and occupier markets, says the RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q4 2011. Rental predictions were in negative territory across much of Europe with the noticeable exception of Germany. The prospect of an extended period of minimal growth, if not a retreat back into outright recession, is clearly weighing heavily on the sector in the wake of the ongoing turmoil relating to the sovereign debt crisis. However, renta... [more]
RAK FTZ Boosts GDP Growth of the Emirate; New Company Registrations Spurt 17%
Reinforcing its reputation as the most cost-effective and one of the fastest emerging free zones in the Middle East, Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ), today announced a significant growth in its portfolio and revenue during 2011. Defying a challenging economic climate, RAK FTZ achieved a phenomenal growth with 2,033 new companies registering with the free zone during 2011, a 17% increase over the 1,740 company registrations in 2010. The spate of the new companies in Ras Al Khaimah will go a long way in boosting the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the emirate. The free zone has ... [more]
Of Course Silver is Exploding Upward... The Oracle of Precious Metals Investing Strongly Urges, "Don't Miss Out on This Next Great Wave of Wealth Creation."
Stephen Smith gives a brief synopsis here of the incredible wealth creating opportunity that is quickly commencing and recommends people educate themselves quickly in order to take full advantage. He has dedicated his life publishing actionable research about wealth creation through precious metals investments. His website and free book are made available for all those that want to learn and stay informed. At Smith McKenna, precious metals trading advisors, Stephen Smith, known in the investment community as the Oracle of Precious Metals, has been making his followers wealthy as he's been a... [more]
Euro Disney S.C.A. Reports Revenues for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012
Euro Disney S.C.A. (the "Company"), parent company of Euro Disney Associes S.C.A., operator of Disneyland(R) Paris, reported today revenues for its consolidated group (the "Group") for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2012 which ended December 31, 2011 (the "First Quarter"): Resort revenues up 4% to EUR 318.6 million from EUR 305.6 million in the prior-year period, due to higher theme parks attendance and guest spending, partly offset by lower hotel occupancy. Total revenues increased 1% to EUR 318.9 million, as higher resort revenues were partially offset by lower real estate revenues... [more]
Work Collaboration Innovator Mindjet Adds New Collaboration Products, Garners 2 Million Paid Customers and more than 1 Million Mobile Users in 2011
Mindjet Takes the Collaboration Space with greater than 20% Growth, Marquee Enterprise Customers, and Increased Paid User Base Collaborative Work Management provider Mindjet(R) recapped 2011, as a momentous year marked by the company's launch into the collaboration space, major product launches and double-digit growth. Mindjet also excelled in the mobile apps space with iOS(R) and Android(R) introductions, adding over one million new mobile users. New product releases propelled greater than 20% increase in booking s and continued sales momentum throughout 2011, signing marquee customers Ba... [more]
