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    PediaVision's David Melnik on Pitching Your Product  Jul 3, 2009
    With the finance side you need to have answers ready to these questions: "What's my total cost of ownership?" and "What's the rate of return I'll get on this how soon will I get my money back?" and "What are the investment risks?". How about the folks in the marketing and distribution side of the business. (BusinessWeek)

    Shine a light on financial schemes  Jul 1, 2009
    I know many of us have recently looked for safety combined with a reasonable rate of return. The current meager annual rates in the low single digits are frustrating. (Littleton Independent, MA)

    The government has reduced the rate of return on National Savings Schemes by 0.5 to 1.9%  Jul 1, 2009
    LAHORE: The government has reduced the rate of return on National Savings Schemes by 0 ... According to the Central Directorate of National Savings, the rate of return on Behbood Savings Certificats/Pensioners Benefit Accounts has been cut by 1. (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    Safety Matters: Chief concerns about future of policing  Jul 1, 2009
    Los Angeles Police Chief Bill Bratton was recently quoted saying, You want to be investing in me instead of Wall Street; I get a better rate of return, due to the fact that when the economy gets worse, so does crime. Decrease in staffing and in funding. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)

    Justice served?  Jun 30, 2009
    And when I say greed I mean to suggest the there was some irrational justification these folks were going through - thinking, I get this high rate of return and there is no risk trade off. There always is What were they thinking. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    The new bond in town  Jun 28, 2009
    Taxable bonds offer investors a higher rate of return in exchange for relinquishing a portion of their interest income. That's why BABs offer investors more bang for their buck than conventional munis. (Yahoo News)

    Amazon.com ends commission program in NC  Jun 28, 2009
    25 percent return authorized by the PSC, SCEequired to file for a rate adjustment to bring earnings back to that authorized rate of return. Broadcom Comments on PROXY Governance Report. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Peyton: City should cut staff and pension, raise taxes  Jun 26, 2009
    4 percent rate of return, have participants contribute and change the retirement age and years of service criteria. We can no longer provide what no one in the country gets today, said Peyton at the unveiling of the initiative Fix It Now at the Times-Union Performing Arts Center. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)

    Frost & Sullivan Projects Strong Growth for European Commercial Vehicles Telematics Market Despite Current Economic Slowdown  Jun 25, 2009
    Telematics vendors should focus on creating a perfect mix of product with service at the right price to reduce the cost of ownership and improve the rate of return on investment. In order to maximise growth potential, companies should focus on effectively promoting in major markets and on emphasising awareness creation in emerging markets. (PR Newswire)

    Hearing gathers FPL rate concerns  Jun 25, 2009
    5 percent rate of return for FPL's investors at a time when many people are struggling to make ends meet, much less make a profit. "I think it's a gross, obscene amount," said Al Daking of Sebastian, as he called on the Florida Public Service Commission to deny FPL's request. (Florida Today)

    Breathing life into your local economy  Jun 25, 2009
    If those accounts were invested in local sole proprietorships instead of large-scale C-corporation global businesses, we would be reaping a rate of return three times higher. Local businesses also offer a benefit that global corporations cannot: They improve the quality of your community. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    Public Utilities Commission Approves New Southern Nevada Energy Rates  Jun 25, 2009
    The PUCN established an overall rate of return for the company of 8. 53 percent and a return on equity of 10. (PR Newswire)

    Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc. Announces Affirmation of A- (Excellent) A.M. Best Rating  Jun 25, 2009
    These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to the following: the frequency and severity of claims; uncertainties inherent in reserve estimates; catastrophic events; a change in the demand for, pricing of, availability or collectability of reinsurance; increased rate pressure on premiums; obtainment of certain rate increases in current market conditions; investment rate of return; changes in and adherence to insurance regulation; actions taken by... (PR Newswire)

    Time for change in pension investments  Jun 24, 2009
    5 percent below the state s annual rate of return is more damning, and for this reason the Board of Selectmen must move the town s pension investments from the Regional plan to the state plan. Regional Executive Director Timothy Bassett has suggested each town should decide on its own whether to stay with the Regional plan or move its funds to the state investment plan. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)

    Rethinking Investments As 401(k)s Dwindle  Jun 24, 2009
    I also rebalanced my 401K back in 2000 after losing massively in it, and out of disgust put the entire investment into money market funds, with about a 2% rate of return. The result. (CBS News)

    CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Clairvest Reports Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results  Jun 24, 2009
    "Clairvest filed a new normal course issuer bid enabling it to make market purchases of up to 797,678 of its common shares in the 12-month period commencing March 6, 2009. As at June 23, 2009, Clairvest had repurchased a total of 5,709,578 common and non-voting shares over the last six years.Subsequent to year end, Clairvest declared an annual dividend of $0.10 per share, which will be payable July 27, 2009 to common shareholders of record as of July 10, 2009. This is an eligible dividend for... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Arian Silver Releases Independent Preliminary Economic Assessment Report; Mining of More Than 2 Million Ounces of Silver Proposed  Jun 23, 2009
    Arian's Chief Executive Officer, Jim Williams, commented today, "We are very encouraged by the robust economics to support contract mining and milling, illustrated by this report, at our San Jose Project. The results of the PEA validate our plans to move forward in the near-term with underground mechanized mining using contract mining and toll milling, subject to funding. Utilizing the underground workings developed by the former operators and the infrastructure on site, we plan to advance... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Guatemalan tossed out of U.S. puts spotlight on care for illegals  Jun 22, 2009
    05), the company doesn't seem to need such a high rate of return, said Martin County resident Frank Chicoine, an advocate with AARP. ... Anderson defended the rate of return, saying it is in line with other utilities and allows FPL to borrow money on better terms, which in turn lowers costs for customers. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Your Money: Bull market runs while bear market slumbers (1)  Jun 21, 2009
    However, when you talk about the average rate of return, a net average is made up of both highs and lows. For example, my friend and I run an average of 15 miles a week. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    DHFL Venture Capital to raise Rs 250 cr this fiscal  Jun 21, 2009
    The fund has performed well with over 35 per cent Rate of Return (ROR). "We will target 30 per cent Internal Rate of Return (IRR) with the upcoming fund too," Wadhwan said, adding that the fund would target both individuals and developers for disbursement. (India Times)

    BY GEORGE: Fatherly financial advice  Jun 21, 2009
    For instance, "Don't put all of your eggs in one basket. Diversify. Asset allocation determines the rate of return. Stocks beat bonds over time.". And, "Spend interest, never principal. If at all possible, take out less than comes in. Then, a portfolio grows in value and lasts forever. The other way around, it can be diminished quite rapidly.". (North County Times)

    CEO selected for SB County retirement fund  Jun 21, 2009
    The duty of the administrator is to invest the retirement fund assets in a way that will minimize risk of loss and minimizing the employer s contributions by maximizing the rate of return, according to the SBCERS Web site. According to county staff, the two boards needed to make some serious changes to the pension fund yesterday. (Santa Maria Times)

    FDIC settles with AL Amerilife  Jun 20, 2009
    The total amount created the rate of return advertised by Amerilife, but the advertisements misrepresented the actual terms and conditions under which the bank offered the insured CDs, the FDIC said. Reader Comments. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)

    Diversification Still Matters -- Investment Advice From Papamarkou Asset Management  Jun 19, 2009
    " Given the recent context of volatile markets coupled with fraudulent activity, this research process is more important now than ever and investors can greatly benefit from the guidance of experienced investment professionals who maintain a comprehensive understanding of risk management, asset allocation and portfolio construction. Asset management professionals can also help investors analyze the many determinant factors that comprise an individual's investment profile which include: risk... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Public money 'wasted on railways'  Jun 19, 2009
    The DfT's public service agreement requires it to prioritise spending in order to get the highest rate of return for every 1 of public money spent. The RAC Foundation said it wanted to know "why this clear procedure is being ignored by ministers". (BBC News -- UK)

    Welcome to the G-8world of illusion  Jun 19, 2009
    Stock prices have been rising rapidly at a time when economic growth was largely negative and the rate of return on capital was negative. The huge liquidity introduced by central banks was destined to find its way to the stock markets and create a speculative bubble in stock prices, even though dividends were negligible or non-existent. (Asia Times Online)

    City's water rates rising, service fees decreasing  Jun 18, 2009
    The rate of return on water utilities should be about 7 percent; right now, Chetek's rate of return is less than 1 percent. A public hearing will take place before the new rates go into effect. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Shanghai Electric to exit solar energy business  Jun 17, 2009
    The rate of return on sales of such equipment in the second half of 2008 fell to 17 percent from more than 20 percent a year back, although the company continued to hold a 30 percent market share. To raise capital for new ventures, Shanghai Electric in April raised 5 billion yuan by issuing about 700 million new shares at 7. (Xinhuanet, China)

    SEC: Madoff Banned From Working Again  Jun 17, 2009
    after all, he's been unemployed for several months now, and he only managed to steal $60,000,000,000 (your numbers); at a paltry 2% annual rate of return, he and his wife and whoever are only getting an annual return of $1,200,000,000, or $3,287,671 per day, 365 days a year. Yeah, yeah, I'd be really looking for a job at that rate of pay. (CBS News)

    Avista Reaches Settlement in Idaho Electric and Natural Gas Rate Requests  Jun 17, 2009
    "Natural gas prices have decreased substantially since we filed for rate adjustments this past January. Just as customers have seen a decrease in the cost of natural gas that they use in their homes, we've experienced a decrease in the cost of natural gas used to generate electricity. We're pleased that the settlement reflects these decreased costs for the benefit of our customers. "We also believe the components of the settlement, when taken as a whole, represent a fair resolution of the issues... (PR Newswire)

    Money to shut nuclear plants falls short  Jun 17, 2009
    Industry officials say a 6 percent annual rate of return is a reasonable long-term goal. Most nuclear plants will be operating for several more decades and will be able to recoup their fund losses, said Steve Kerekes, a spokesman for the Nuclear Energy Institute, a trade group. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Elderly Investors Sue Madoff Trustee  Jun 16, 2009
    We've updated CBSNews. NEW YORK, June 9, 2009. (CBS News -- Evening News)

    Buttonwood: Caught short  Jun 16, 2009
    In practice, that means phasing performance fees over longer periods and demanding that such fees are only generated when the manager exceeds a hurdle rate of return (not zero, as was often the case). In addition, many investors are now demanding that hedge funds run assets in managed accounts , where their money is held separately and the holdings are transparent. (The Economist)

    Vista Gold Corp. Announces Results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment and Increases Estimated Measured and Indicated Resources by 12.8% at Its Mt. Todd Gold Project, Northern Territory, Australia  Jun 5, 2009
    The results of the PEA indicate that development of the base case alternative would have an estimated cash cost of $453 per ounce and a pre-tax Internal Rate of Return ("IRR") of 21 ... 1 Internal Rate of Return 11. (PR Newswire)

    Saving Cents: Houston's best banks  Jun 4, 2009
    The rate of return is only ... The rate of return on a savings account is. (KHOU.com, TX)

    County looks to borrow $70M  Jun 3, 2009
    Once the county has received the cash necessary to pay its general fund expenditures, the majority of which is salary, the money would be invested with an estimated 1 percent rate of return, James said. In theory, the county would be making a half-percent rate of return on the borrowed 70 million to 105 million after paying back the debt and honoring the investors return, according to James. (Santa Maria Times)

    Silverado Reports January 1, 2009 NI 43-101 Pre-Feasibility Analysis Amended June 1, 2009 to Reflect Additional Data  Jun 3, 2009
    The internal rate of return (IRR) is calculated to be 31. 2 percent for the Base Cash Flow case study. (Primezone Releases)

    STMM Named 'Top Guns' in Ranking by Informa Investment Solutions  Jun 3, 2009
    The top ten information ratios for the latest five-year period then become "6 Star Top Guns." The information ratio is an efficiency measure calculated by dividing the Excess Rate of Return by the Standard Deviation of the Excess Rate of Return stream (Tracking Error). PSN database information is intended for use by qualified investment professionals. (PR Newswire)

    Retirement Rule of $20 helps Canadians concerned about market volatility and longevity risk  Jun 3, 2009
    - The $20 Rule is based on current data regarding average life expectancies and the long-term rate of return from a balanced retirement portfolio consisting of 35% equities and 65% bonds. - Example: A couple is heading into retirement with $400,000 in registered savings. (Canada Newswire)

    Duke seeks 12.6% N.C. rate increase  Jun 3, 2009
    According to its rate filing with the commission, Duke made an overall rate of return of just 5 ... Under the rates N.C. regulators approved in 2007, Duke was allowed to make a rate of return of about 8 ... Carter says current rates will not allow Duke to cover its operating costs, expand its operations to provide reliable and environmentally sound service, and give its shareholders a decent rate of return. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Vietnam farmers fallto bauxite bulldozers  Jun 2, 2009
    "Why are we converting an economically productive area into an open pit mine?" Son said, adding that for the same level of investment the rate of return from bauxite mining is far less than coffee growing. "After the bauxite ores are mined, the soil is no longer suitable for growing crops without extensive remediation.". (Asia Times Online)

    Post Offices MIS: One month at a time  Jun 2, 2009
    The rate of return is not interest rate sensitive. Though the general interest rates may fall further, the scheme will continue to fetch 8% fixed rate of interest. (India Times)

    Greystar Launches Feasibility Study for Angostura  Jun 1, 2009
    "The Prefeasibility Study indicates very favourable economics at a gold price of US$700 per ounce in the first three years of operation and US$650 per ounce thereafter. Gold prices have continued to improve since the Prefeasibility Study and there are several avenues that the Feasibility Study will evaluate to potentially further enhance the internal rate of return for the Angostura project.". The Feasibility Study will provide technical evaluations, engineering designs, capital and operating... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    NY pension fund down $44B since last year  May 30, 2009
    The fund s rate of return was -26. 3 percent. (Albany Business Review, NY)

    Corporate Bonds Attracting Buyers In Uncertain Times  May 29, 2009
    "A case can be made that corporate bond returns over the next 10 years can be better than the rate of return on the S&P 500," said Joe Battipaglia, market strategist for the private client group at Stifel Nicolaus. He thinks deflation tends to result in "lower than historic profitability.". (Investors Business Daily)

    TD Bank Financial Group Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results  May 28, 2009
    At the Bank, our goal is to earn a stable and sustainable rate of return for every dollar of risk we take, while putting significant emphasis on investing in our businesses to ensure we can meet our future growth objectives. Our businesses thoroughly examine the various risks to which they are exposed and assess the impact and likelihood of those risks. (Canada Newswire)

    Luxury housing - down but not out  May 28, 2009
    The sentiment has been further dented with poor investment climate, low liquidity/salability concerns, expectation of fall in property prices, liquidity crunch of developers causing delays in project delivery, uncertainty in timing and rate of return on investment, fuelling a crisis of confidence and consequently low deal flow. The drubbing in the luxury-housing segment is also being attributed to excess supply and speculative demand. (India Times)

    The Decline and Fall of General Motors' Empire  May 27, 2009
    Money parked in GM stock in 1998 provided a negative 22% annual rate of return over the next 10 years, a bone crushing performance that would shrink a $100,000 investment to less than $10,000. Then came the coup de gr ce in 2009 as the crisis deepened, GM's stock went to $1. (Time.com)

    OceanFirst Financial Corp. Announces Strategic Combination of Central Jersey Bancorp - Enhancing Community Bank Franchise At the Jersey Shore  May 27, 2009
    OceanFirst projects a mid-teen internal rate of return on the transaction and expects to record a restructuring charge of approximately $3. 9 million after related tax benefits. (Primezone Releases)

    Do we accept a child’s ‘parental-assisted suicide’?  May 27, 2009
    Endowments for colleges average a rate of return of 17. 2% according to a 2007 study by the National Association of College and University Business Officers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    How to review MF investments?  May 26, 2009
    The rate of return of other funds may look enticing, but be careful: there are both pros and cons to the redemption of your MF units. Let's examine the circumstances in which liquidation of your fund units would be most optimal and when it may have negative consequences. (India Times)

    President Wants "Leaner, Meaner" Carmakers  May 24, 2009
    Individuals buy bonds from the Government, Banks and Corporations because they are willing to take a lower rate of return on their investment in order to have a degree of safety in their investment. We could buy the company stock or invest in a mutual fund or hedge fund but instead we have chosen to invest in bonds. (CBS News)

    How to Turn a Quail-Breeding Farm Into $5.2 Billion  May 24, 2009
    For those of you keeping track, that's aridiculous80% annual rate of return over three decades. That's why I studied the Lius' story -- to figure out what qualities we should be looking for in the next stock with tremendous upside. (MSNBC -- Business)

    TARP Warrant Sale Shows Banks May Reap `Ruthless Bargain' in Repaying U.S.  May 24, 2009
    The risk-free rate of return, or the yield of government debt, was 3. 47 percent that day. (Bloomberg)

    Sun for rent  May 24, 2009
    "You tell me where else you can get this rate of return in this economic environment.". For Friedman, who is renovating his home as green as he can, his decision to have Alteris install solar panels made sense. (Boston Globe)

    ELSS good for investor  May 24, 2009
    You may expect better returns vis-a-vis other savings instruments that offer a fixed rate of return. The returns from an ELSS may vary. (India Times, India)

    Fire campaigns off to good start  May 23, 2009
    Kennedy cautioned the higher rate of return may be from residents and business owners eager to mail out donations early while the appeal was fresh in their minds. He added the campaign only just started and the return rate could slow down. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    State fund to focus on tourism, oil and gas  May 23, 2009
    He says TIAs hurdle rate for investments is 8% and it has a internal rate of return target of between 15% and 20%, which some have described as rather ambitious, especially amidst the current environment. Its a little on the high side. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Plan your investment based on risk tolerance  May 23, 2009
    Financial advisers say individuals should plan their investment based on their risk tolerance capacity and financial needs or objectives, which encompass their preferred time horizon and rate of return as well as affordability to invest. Being clear with ones investment objectives will make the selection of asset classes in which to invest easier, Lee says. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    NIST study finds a decade of high-payoff, high-throughput research  May 22, 2009
    The new study,* conducted for NIST by RTI International, estimates that from inception (1998) through 2007, the investment in the NCMC has yielded a social rate of return of about 161 percent (also known as the "internal rate of return" in corporate finance; a minimum acceptable IRR for a government research project is about 50 percent). RTI's evaluation also found that the NCMC accelerated industry's adoption of combinatorial methods by an average of 2. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    EarthTalk Q&A: climate, peat and people  May 21, 2009
    Individuals can put small or large amounts of money on MicroPlace and get a rate of return in the two- to three-percent rangebetter than a donationand get the satisfaction of knowing that their cash is helping someone in a developing country improve their lot and that of their impoverished community. On the environmental front, microfinance is, in and of itself, green in that it promotes businesses that can be sustained indefinitely. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    There's no foolproof formula for knowing how much you can spend in retirement  May 21, 2009
    Are you assuming any rate of return on the underlying investment divided 60/40 between stocks and bonds. If I assume a 7 percent rate of return, couldn't I withdraw more than 4 percent each year ... Rather than rely on an expected rate of return, Monte Carlo simulations consider thousands of possible scenarios in bull and bear markets and project a range of possible future returns. (Boston Globe)

    Case stockholders could reap rewards of merger  May 19, 2009
    "Some people, looking at it on the surface, it's a guaranteed 15 percent rate of return," Powell said. "Well, the market's telling you something's in there that complicates the deal. ... There's a pricing risk in this deal right now."People think there's a free trade-in here," he added, "and the market doesn't give away things for free. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Traditional SIPs  May 18, 2009
    We have assumed the discounting rate of 8% since this is the opportunity cost of the capital invested in the RD. Had this amount not been invested in an RD, it would have fetched this rate of return in some other investment such as the public provident fund (PPF). 1. (India Times)

    Investing in goverment retail bonds  May 17, 2009
    The reason these bonds will be so appealing to the investor is that they are risk free and offer a better rate of return than conventional banks. You can buy a RSA Retail Bond electronically through the , directly from the National Treasury or from any branch of the Post Office, making it easy to invest. (iAfrica.com)

    T Vijay: Whose elections were these?  May 16, 2009
    A senior member of the Indian Administrative Service, Alok Kumar, in a brilliant analysis, in Garhwal Post , has reflected on how these elections might have become less relevant for the millions of people who have restricted sources of income and are living on the edge: "At 267 million [2005] , the number of poor remains unacceptably large. If you also include the fact that of the remaining population, 190 million earn between $1 and $1.25 a day and a further 170 million earn between $1.25 and... (India Times, India)

    SIPs fall off long-term inv'mt pedestal  May 16, 2009
    If you keep investing into SIPs for, say, 25 years, your rate of return will not even exceed 10. Youve to book profits (redeem SIPs) to make money in SIPs, said Puregold Investment Consultant managing director Pavitra Anand. (India Times)

    Ball field estimate looks good to Guard  May 16, 2009
    Even a modest rate of return of 6 percent would be a lease of $400,000 a year, and that just isn't tenable, said county Board of Commissioners Chair Tom Brian. A 25-year, $1-a-year contract on the ball fields between the city and the county expired in 2006. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Land of the rising sun officially land of the sunken return  May 16, 2009
    Capital returns slid in all regions of Japan over the past six months, with falls of about 150 basis points on an annualised rate of return, but the biggest drop was recorded in the five wards of Tokyo, which fell 165 basis points in September 2008. The managing director of IPD Japan, Toshiro Nishioka, said in a statement that the pace of capital depreciation had been relentless in the 12 months to September last year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Anaconda power plant a likely go  May 15, 2009
    The PSC also plans to allow NorthWestern a rate of return on its investment of up to 10 ... The Montana Consumer Counsel, which, like Molnar, said the company needed to take a closer look at less costly alternatives, said the rate of return should be in the 8 percent to 9 percent range ... Rapkoch says the higher profit margin is needed to attract investors in the company: "We want to make sure it's a competitive rate of return, versus where they might want to put their money elsewhere." Mike... (Montana Standard, MT)

    Tetragon Financial Group Limited (TFG) Monthly Update for April 2009  May 15, 2009
    Internal Rate of Return (IRR) x Amortized Cost B/Fwd determines CDO income. (5) Equals CDO Amortized Cost BFwd / Book Value. (PR Newswire)

    Denbury to sell Barnett Shale assets  May 15, 2009
    We believe we can make a good rate of return in our tertiary program at current oil prices and we are more optimistic about near-term oil prices than natural gas prices, prompting us to direct our focus on our core tertiary oil assets. Reader Comments. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)

    ELSS best investment option  May 14, 2009
    Other options like EPF, PPF, five-year FD, among others, offers fixed rate of return (currently around 8%,), whereas ELSSs (at least in theory ) can give you nearly 15. One year, stocks may be down 50%, but over a period of 3-5 years you can hope to get an average return of 15%, says Sanghvi. (India Times)

    Bankers Might as Well Shoot Craps in Vegas  May 14, 2009
    After being deregulated, banks could easily be mistaken for the , only with a rate of return slightly worse than that of your average craps player. Problem is while giving up Las Vegas might help the rehabilitation of bankers, it is bad for the temple of showgirls, the 24-hour all-you-can-eat buffet and. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)

    AEGON Significantly Improves Earnings in First Quarter of 2009  May 14, 2009
    The internal rate of return is 17 ... The value of new business (VNB) in the Americas amounted to USD 103 million, and the internal rate of return (IRR) was 10 ... - Underlying earnings declined 36% to EUR 72 million - Life sales down 13%, due to decline in retail market; group pension sales were strong - Value of new business of EUR 31 million; internal rate of return of 14. (PR Newswire)

    Denbury to Sell 60 Pct of Barnett Shale Assets  May 14, 2009
    "We believe we can make a good rate of return in our tertiary program at current oil prices and we are more optimistic about near-term oil prices than natural gas prices, prompting us to direct our focus on our core tertiary oil assets," he said in a statement. Besides paying bank debt, Roberts said the proceeds also will give the company greater liquidity and flexibility in case of further drops in commodity prices, as well as an unused bank credit line for possible acquisitions. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Bigger penalties key to tackling 'dirty oil': study  May 13, 2009
    He said crude prices would have to rise to at least $90 (U.S.) a barrel to allow companies to invest in emissions reduction technology, while still earning a reasonable rate of return. And if construction costs escalate as they did between 2005 and 2008, crude prices would have to be closer to $110 for the new oil sands projects to go green. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Invest in Missouri bills head to governor  May 13, 2009
    State law currently caps the rate of return on general time deposits to match the U.S. Treasury yield, which has recently been as low as 0. 2 percent. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Dundee Precious Metals Reports First Quarter 2009 Results  May 13, 2009
    - Results of the update to the 2005 definitive feasibility study on the Chelopech Expansion Project confirmed the commercial viability of the project and indicated an internal rate of return of over 27%, future capital costs of US$216 million and a payback period of approximately three years. - Certain permits required to advance the construction of the mine and mill expansion, including the semi-autogenous grinding mill and concentrator expansion, have been received and work is progressing. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Canada Revenue Gave $77.3 Million to Companies That Overpaid Their Taxes  May 13, 2009
    For many years, the agency has considered the possibility that corporations make advance deposits to earn a high rate of return, the report said. The tax agency said in its response to the report it agrees with the auditors conclusions. (Bloomberg -- Canada)

    Are city budget estimates accurate?  May 12, 2009
    to provide sufficient revenue to balance the FY 2007-09 budget, we are recommending that Council continue to transfer funds from the Electric Fund based on the Utility Rate of Return formula. Transfers to the General Fund from the water, wastewater and solid waste utilities are computed on a cost of service methodology. (Lompoc Record, CA)

    Budget Deficit To Surpass $1.8 Billion  May 12, 2009
    The government becomes indebted to you, you receive a good rate of return every year, and you receive your principal back when the bond matures ... The government becomes indebted to you, you receive a good rate of return every year, and you receive your principal back when the bond matures. (CBS News)

    Family first  May 11, 2009
    Her mother had burned her with boiling water," said Young. In her 10 months with them, Sharon got comfortable with being hugged. When they moved to Los Angeles, they fostered Vietnamese children who were brought to the United States for medical care by a doctors' organization. In Hawaii, they raised a niece for several years and hosted students from Japan, Sweden and Russia. "Whether we were strict or laid back as parents was determined by the youngster," said Mike Young, whose experience worked... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    PUC member: More transmission needed for wind  May 10, 2009
    A more common rate of return on utility projects is between 8 and 10 percent, he said. But the Green Power Express has considerable risk. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Thrust for global zakat fund initiatives  May 9, 2009
    BMB Group is eyeing for a rate of return of between 15% and 20. The returns on its investment, Dar explains, will be channelled towards the funds fourth function, that is, emergency and relief. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

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