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The PMVtool, a new cloud-based system that gives capital-raising entrepreneurs a simpler, more complete way to quantify their company’s pre-money valuation, has launched the PMVtool Beta Program. Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) June 01, 2012 Entrepreneurs thinking about or in the process of raising capital to grow their business are invited to be a part of the PMVtool Beta Program that launches today. Participants in the program will receive regular updates on product development, feedback...

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Indices today extended the range of its High Beta family of indices with the launch of the S&P BMI International Developed High Beta Index and the S&P BMI Emerging Markets High Beta Index. The Indices measure the performance of 200 stocks in their respective markets most sensitive to changes in market returns. They are designed to serve as benchmarks for investors who wish to take advantage of market volatility by employing a...

WATERFORD, Wisc., Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Runzheimer International announced today the private beta launch of SmartTrip(TM), a powerful new corporate travel solution designed to reward employees for booking low-cost travel, while giving businesses better ways to manage and enforce corporate travel policies. SmartTrip provides a unique incentive structure that maximizes savings for companies and provides flexibility to employees booking travel. (Photo:...

GREENWICH, Conn., Nov. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenwich Roundtable today released a white paper describing how investors can manage complexity of alternative investments to improve their returns. The Greenwich Roundtable is a leading not-for-profit research and educational organization comprised largely of institutional investors overseeing collectively $2.2 trillion in assets. The research paper focuses on understanding the many and varied risks involved in hedge funds...

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PortfolioDashboards.com (www.PortfolioDashboards.com), a performance tracking and management tool for entrepreneurs and their investors, has finished its private beta and is now available for use by the general public. As seen yesterday on TechCrunch.com, PortfolioDashboards.com features a new performance-tracking tool designed for early-stage companies. It delivers standardized reporting results to investors and other stakeholders...

SEATTLE, Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hivemine, a provider of social business software, today announced the availability of the beta program for AskMe Cloud, a new hosted subscription service for the AskMe solution. AskMe Cloud is designed for mid-sized companies, business units within large organizations, and enterprises wanting to start small and scale their AskMe deployment as their user base grows. "AskMe has been deployed as an on-premise solution for managing knowledge capital across...

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ConvergEx Group, a leading technology company, today announced that its award-winning order management system, the Eze OMS(TM), has greatly expanded the number of integrated risk management tools available through the Eze Risk Framework. The Framework, which gives users direct access to third-party risk providers, now offers innovative products from Investor Analytics, FinAnalytica, PortfolioScience and Risk One. Available risk management tools...

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AdvisorShares, a leading sponsor of actively managed Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), announced that the AdvisorShares Active Bear ETF (NYSE: HDGE), the first all short equity actively managed ETF has topped $100 Million in assets. HDGE is managed by John Del Vecchio and Brad Lamensdorf of Ranger Alternative Management ("Ranger"). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110909/PH64986LOGO) "In just eight months of existence, HDGE has not only...

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VoxPop Worldwide, Inc. (OTC: VOXI), a leader in digital distribution today announced a partnership with BETA Records, a music content creator and driver. The partnership gives both companies the ability to raise the bar in online music content, providing larger avenues of distribution for consumers. BETA Records' vast catalog of music will be available for VoxPop's Internet Radio Network on the Beta Radio Channel. VoxPop will integrate the BETA...

CHICAGO, Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Sturm, Ruger & Company (NYSE: RGR), Randgold Resources (Nasdaq: GOLD) and Consolidated Edison (NYSE: ED). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101027/ZIRLOGO) 3 Stocks Defying Volatility Many investors spend a good chunk of their day asking or answering one question; Is the market going up or down? And if you ask 2 people you will probably get 3 answers. While this practice is as...