Inside track holds clues to Singapore Press Holdings

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Investors have differing views about the financial future of newspaper giant Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. but look to the recent sale of 193,561 shares by ten of its directors as a sign that stocks may underperform in the near future. Singapore Press has assets of S$1.3 billion, but newspaper advertising is forecasted to worsen this year due to the general downturn in the economy.

Singapore, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING, Printing & Publishing, Publishing industry, Singapore Press Holdings Ltd.

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Korean echo of S&L crisis

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The South Korean government is promoting high-yield bonds as a way to refinance six trillion won in debt and keep struggling companies from defaulting. Although a situation like the savings and loan crisis in the U.S. may not result, investors should still be wary and seek international ratings on these bonds.

United States, South Korea, Securities Dealers, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Securities issued, listed, Security brokers and dealers, Evaluation, Securities industry, Corporate bonds, Junk bonds

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Thai Union share prices recover in line with tuna sector

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Analysts are predicting that Thai Union Frozen Products PCL stock will be valuable as long as tuna prices remain high. The world's second largest tuna producer's profits fell 14% in 2000 when tuna prices hit a 34-year low. However, the organization of a tuna industry cartel may help to control prices.

Thailand, Seafood Products, Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging, Misc. Food and Kindred Products, Finfish, Finfish Fishing, Tuna, Finance, Seafood, Fish industry, Fisheries, Seafood industry, Tuna (Food product), Thai Union Frozen Products PLC

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