November, 2009 Volume1, Issue 1

One of the Best Electric Vehicle Investment in the Market

Leo Motors, Inc. (OTC:LEOM) is the only company in the world that develops, manufactures and markets premium Electric Vehicle Power Systems that include electric engines, digital controllers, and 12th generation Lithium Polymer Battery Power Packs. LEO proved that it can make sustainable Electric Vehicles (EV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) by producing passenger cars, SUV’s, motor cycles, and buses using these types of power trains. LEO has finished the development of a full array of power trains including: 1.5 kW, 7 kW and 15 kW systems for electric bikes; 30 kW for middle speed neighborhood vehicles (NEV); 60 kW for passenger cars & SUV’s under the 2 liter engine category; 120 kW for full]size passenger cars, mid sized trucks & buses and also

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Chief Executive Mark Quinn announced this morning that the company has appointed Dale Shepherd as its Chief Financial Officer and Abillish Kamti as the Chief Executive of Clenergen India Private Ltd.

Working from 1973 to 1991 for one of the world’s premier global networks, the General Electric Company, Dale’s career has focused on hands on problem resolution, acquisitions, joint venture start ups and entering new business areas. During his time at GE, he held the positions of Director of Finance, GEM Polymers Ltd. Vice President, GE Plastics Japan Ltd. and Managing Director, GEM Chemicals, Inc. From there he joined Kawasaki LNP NC in the Engineering Plastics subsidiary of Kawasaki Steel Corporation. Kawasaki Steel Corporation appointed Dale as Vice President Business Planning and Corporate Secretary to drive entry into the plastics industry by way of acquisitions. Over the 8 years he was at

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Cavico Corp. (CAVO) Receives NASDAQ Approval

Cavico Corporations, a young Vietnamese Company that has gained a global reputation as a leading infrastructure development company, reached a major milestone in its history with the announcement that their common stock has been approved for listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol CAVO. Trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market commenced today.

When asked about the impact on Cavico, Mr. Ha Quang Bui who serves as the company’s CEO was quoted as saying, “We are extremely proud to be the first Vietnamese company to be approved for listing on a U.S. national securities exchange and are gratified to have reached this significant milestone in the Company’s history. Cavico has consistently communicated to shareholders its intention to obtain a listing for its securities on a U.S. national securities exchange. We believe this will provide greater visibility and liquidity for our stock and that

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by Edward Hugh: Barcelonabr /br /This post accompanies my recent piece on Sweden. I have been scratching my head and trying to see what could be learnt from making a comparison between Finland and Sweden. Some of the differences are obvious - one is in the euro, and the other isn't, once can adjust monetary policy and currency values, and the other can't. Others are less so. Finland's goods trade surplus has been declining steadily since joining EMU while Sweden's has remained relatively constant. And Swedish males live on average three years longer than their Finnish counterparts. So what is important here, and why? And if convergence theory has anything positive to be said for it, shouldn't we be able to observe so sort of convergence going on here.br /br /br /First, and just to remind ourselves, here is the chart from Claus Vistesen which shows what the relation ...

The nation’s energy sector is changing rapidly thanks to a slowing economy and massive reform efforts in Washington. As the industry evolves, Allis-Chalmers Energy (NYSE:ALY) is doing its best to ensure it is ready for the future.

Do not let the ticker tape fool you. Allis-Chalmers Energy (NYSE:ALY) is stronger than it looks today. The figures may show shares are deep in the red, but dig a bit deeper and it is obvious investors are far from bearish.

The name once associated chiefly with bright orange tractors is now doing its best to make a stance in the nation’s oil and natural gas industries. As a $95 million company, Allis-Chalmers is a mere speck in the mega-money sector, but for investors it offers a shot at high-dollar speculative gains.

While the mainstream media focuses on alternative energy, carbon limits and surging oil prices, the nation’s energy sector is

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Although the majority of attention regarding the current recession has focused on the consumer sector, business are being forced to cut back on expenditures as well. With businesses in nearly every industry looking for ways to lower non-critical expenses, we expect the business consulting industry to face a challenging operating environment in the near term.

OUTLOOK

We have a negative outlook for the business consulting services industry, based upon the difficult economic environment facing the companies' existing and potential customers.

Business consulting companies provide a wide range of services to their clients. Typical services include litigation support, business strategy planning, market and demand forecasting, policy analysis and consulting in the areas such as corporate finance, human resources, technology and restructuring.

With the economy currently in recession, companies in all industries are searching for ways to control expenses. Even in situations where a customer attributes significant value to the services provided by business consulting firms, these

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Although the majority of attention regarding the current recession has focused on the consumer sector, business are being forced to cut back on expenditures as well. With businesses in nearly every industry looking for ways to lower non-critical expenses, we expect the business consulting industry to face a challenging operating environment in the near term.

OUTLOOK

We have a negative outlook for the business consulting services industry, based upon the difficult economic environment facing the companies' existing and potential customers.

Business consulting companies provide a wide range of services to their clients. Typical services include litigation support, business strategy planning, market and demand forecasting, policy analysis and consulting in the areas such as corporate finance, human resources, technology and restructuring.

With the economy currently in recession, companies in all industries are searching for ways to control expenses. Even in situations where a customer attributes significant value to the services provided by business consulting firms, these

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Although the majority of attention regarding the current recession has focused on the consumer sector, business are being forced to cut back on expenditures as well. With businesses in nearly every industry looking for ways to lower non-critical expenses, we expect the business consulting industry to face a challenging operating environment in the near term.OUTLOOKWe have a negative outlook for the business consulting services industry, based upon the difficult economic environment facing the companies' existing and potential customers.Business consulting companies provide a wide range of services to their clients. Typical services include litigation support, business strategy planning, market and demand forecasting, policy analysis and consulting in the areas such as corporate finance, human resources, technology and restructuring.With the economy currently in recession, companies in all industries are searching for ways to control expenses. Even in situations where ...

I’m confident that the trend for REITs will be down through the end of 2009. That’s why I suggest buying the UltaShort Real Estate ProShares ETF (NYSE: SRS. Current price $18.52) as a way to profit from weakness in the REIT sector. But fasten your seatbelt! SRS will be volatile!

REITs may appear cheap, but they are very dangerous to hold right now. A basic tenet of corporate finance is that a company or a sector is only creating value for shareholders if its return on invested capital (ROIC) exceeds its weighted average cost of capital (WACC). If its WACC exceeds its ROIC, it is destroying value. This describes the situation facing the REIT sector for the next few years.

Most REITs cannot float unsecured debt at anything less than 10% or 12%, so their cost of capital is high and rising. At the same time, due to the

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I’m confident that the trend for REITs will be down through the end of 2009. That’s why I suggest buying the UltaShort Real Estate ProShares ETF (NYSE: SRS. Current price $18.52) as a way to profit from weakness in the REIT sector. But fasten your seatbelt! SRS will be volatile!

REITs may appear cheap, but they are very dangerous to hold right now. A basic tenet of corporate finance is that a company or a sector is only creating value for shareholders if its return on invested capital (ROIC) exceeds its weighted average cost of capital (WACC). If its WACC exceeds its ROIC, it is destroying value. This describes the situation facing the REIT sector for the next few years.

Most REITs cannot float unsecured debt at anything less than 10% or 12%, so their cost of capital is high and rising. At the same time, due to the

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