Emerging Markets

Chinese Pharma IPOs Could Make Early Investors Huge Profits

India is already renowned for being a pharmaceutical giant. But China could steal that crown within a decade. This could provide investors a ground-floor opportunity to make huge profits from IPOs, says Irwin Greenstein.

Why Battered Cemex (CX) Could Be a Great Contrarian Buy

Mexico’s Cemex (NYSE: CX) has lost 75% of its value in one year. But emerging markets expert Irwin Greenstein says the company is like the IBM of cement. And a new public-works stimulus package from the government should breath new life into business activities. Irwin says Cemex is approaching the bottom… and could soon become a great contrarian buy

Dubai Developer Going For World Record With Newly Planned Kilometer-Tall Tower

Dubai luxury developer Nakheel PJSC on Sunday unveiled plans for a tower that will stand a full kilometer (3,280 feet) in height, beating the world record that’s already held by the booming city-state.

Chinese Domestic Market ‘Buffer’ May Not Save It from Slowdown

China has established itself as an emerging market powerhouse in the last decade. It continues to post double-digit growth rates, even as the US and Europe slip into recession. But Irwin Greenstein says it could be about to hit a Great Wall. Conventional wisdom has it that China is relatively immune from a global slowdown because of its growing domestic market. The problem with this theory is that many Chinese consumers have lost their shirt on the tanking domestic stock market.

Berkshire Brings Confidence and Credibility to Top China Electric Carmaker BYD

In a move that underscores the potential of China’s auto market - as well as the viability of so-called “green” technology - investing guru Warren Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy Holding Co. will pay roughly $230 million for a 10% stake in BYD Co. Ltd., a Chinese producer of both cars and specialized batteries.

Vale (RIO) Is Well on Its Way to Losing China Business

Brazilian metals and mining company Vale (NYSE:RIO) has canceled its iron ore shipments to China until the country’s steelmakers cough up more dough. But China has other ideas. Vale may find its products aren’t as vital as it originally thought, says Stephanie Grimmett.

Why Investors Can’t Trust China’s Foreign Investment Stats

The number of foreign-invested research and development centers in China has risen from about 700 in 2004 to more than 1,200 this year. This is a clear indicator that China is transforming from a low-cost manufacturer into a center of innovation, says emerging markets expert Irwin Greenstein. However, investors need to treat the country’s foreign direct investment numbers. Statistics for China do not meet international standards…

Exporter Bailout Signals Trouble Ahead for China

Bailout fever is spreading. China is now considering a bailout of exporters. According to China Daily, Chinese exporters are suffering mightily as the global economy weakens. This is a clear indicator that the Chinese economy could be heading for trouble, says Irwin Greenstein, writing for Contrarian Profits.

Why China is Still the World’s Best Long-Term Profit Play

While a recent crop of economic data suggests that China is not fully insulated from the economic turmoil that has overtaken the United States and Europe, some of that data is suspect. The upshot: The world’s fastest-growing economy is still much better off than its Western counterparts and probably remains the best long-term option for globetrotting investors.

Andrew Snyder’s Russian Stock Pick Makes 35% in One Day

In yesterday’s Hidden Value newsletter, Andrew Snyder recommended three Russian stocks oversold in the recent market crash. One of those - Rostelecom (NYSE:ROS) - has already made over 35% gains. Andrew says its a good time to book these profits, but recommends readers continue to hold his other Russian picks: Mechel OAO (NYSE:MTL) and Vimpel Communications (NYSE:VIP).

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