Brazil: Victory places Sao Paulo back in title hunt Oct 26, 2009
In other results, Corinthians lost 1-0 to Cruzeiro at Pacaembu stadium in Sao Paulo, while Avai drew 2-2 with Sport in Florianopolis. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Gol Jumps Most in Month After Selling More Shares Than Planned in Offering Oct 10, 2009
5 million) as chief equity portfolio manager at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. The Sao Paulo-based airline and its controlling shareholder sold 38 million preferred shares, with an underwriter option for the purchase of up to 5. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Tele Norte Drops Most on Bovespa on Concern Over Telefonica Competition Oct 8, 2009
In case the deal is completed, Telefonica will expand its areas of operations and Telemar would suffer in the short term, said , analyst at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. A successful bid by Telefonica is negative for Oi, he said in a phone interview. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Tech hotspot Oct 3, 2009
At first glance Florianopolis, in southern Brazil, resembles the quintessential picture postcard resort ... But for all its hedonism, Florianopolis has its gaze firmly fixed on something altogether more serious - becoming the regional technological powerhouse ... One Florianopolis innovativon helps protect beach-goers from staying too long in the sun. (BBC News -- Americas)
Massa gets back to kart racing in Brazil Sep 30, 2009
Massa expects to participate in a charity karting race Nov. 27-29 in Florianopolis. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
F1: Ferrari's Felipe Massa to race again in Brazil Sep 25, 2009
"It's an incredible party, they get the best drivers together in all categories in the world: Formula 1, Formula Indy, stock car (Brazilian championship)," added Massa, who is one of the organisers of the annual event that takes place in Florianopolis in southern Brazil from Nov. 27 to 29. The 28-year-old Massa, who has just had plastic surgery on his injury, is not due to return to Formula One until next year. (India Times, India)
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Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Brazil: Ronaldo scoreless in Corinthians return Sep 22, 2009
In other results Sunday, 18th-place Botafogo - winless in 10 Brazilian league matches - had a scoreless draw at Santos 0-0, while seventh-place Avai defeated Barueri 4-0 in Florianopolis. On Saturday, Atletico Mineiro failed to get past a 0-0 draw with Nautico in Recife, dropping to fifth in the standings. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Brazilian Real Declines for a Third Day After Surplus Target Is Reduced Sep 22, 2009
The governments reduction of its primary surplus put across the idea to the market that it wasnt going to be very strict in adhering to its fiscal targets, said Paulo Petrassi, manager or fixed income at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. Certainly that could lead to faster inflation, Petrassi said in a phone interview. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Porto Seguro Jumps Most in 10 Months on Itau Merger of Car, Home Insurance Aug 25, 2009
It seems a positive agreement for both sides, said , an analyst at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. For Itau its good as the lender will gain market share in a segment with interesting growth potential. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Brazilian Stocks Gain on Commodity Rally, Economic Outlook; Bolsa Retreats Aug 25, 2009
It seems a positive agreement for both sides, said , an analyst at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. fell 0. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Brazilian Stocks Gain on Consumer, Credit Outlook; Mexico's Bolsa Rises Aug 19, 2009
The market is very excitable, said , who oversees 60 million reais as chief equity portfolio manager at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. Buyers that missed the rally are coming in and buying all the little dips. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Body work: Schumacher getting in shape for return Jul 31, 2009
FILE - The Nov. 25, 2007 file photo shows retired seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher of Germany, right, and Ferrari's Formula One driver Felipe Massa of Brazil ride a four wheels motorbike during the International Challenge of Go-Kart Champs in Florianopolis, Brazil. Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher said Wednesday, July 29, 2009 he is preparing for Ferrari comeback. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Brazil Congress May Block Paraguay Dam Accord, Opposition Lawmakers Say Jul 30, 2009
The government will give away taxpayers money, Paulo Bornhausen, the Democrats deputy leader in the lower house, said in a telephone interview from Florianopolis. We will fight until the last minute to block the measure. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Banco Bradesco Reshuffles Board After Three Long-Serving Executives Leave Jul 16, 2009
If the market sees it as a move toward renovation it would be something very positive, said , an analyst at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. It would be welcome if Bradesco becomes more aggressive in terms of acquisitions and regaining leadership. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Bovespa Slips as Profit Concerns Overshadow Consumer Gains; Bolsa Climbs Jul 14, 2009
It looks like the correction may have been sufficient to give breathing room for the market, said who oversees about 60 million reais at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. The Bovespa index fell 0. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Sao Paulo draws Flamengo, Ronaldo's Corinthians routed in Brazil Jul 13, 2009
Also Saturday, Botafogo beat Avai 2-1 in Florianopolis to clinch its second win in this year's competition and move to 16th in the standings. Barueri is fourth after beating Coritiba 3-1 in Barueri. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bovespa Drops for Fifth Day, Longest Streak Since December; Bolsa Slumps Jul 9, 2009
The market may be seeing that the merger will take a while to be approved, said , an analyst at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. In Mexico, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB fell for the first time in three days, dropping 1. (Bloomberg)
Brazilian Stocks Fall, Capping Weekly Drop; Petrobras, Usiminas Decline Jul 4, 2009
We were analyzing what the merged company would look like and we think the market value is still cheap, said Januario Hostin Jr., who oversees about 60 million reais at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. It will be a strong company, and its a cheap price now. (Bloomberg)
VisaNet to Lead Global IPOs as Investors `Very Hot' on Brazil Credit Cards Jun 22, 2009
This is an attractive sector and the Redecard example is also favorable for the offering, said , who oversees about 60 million reais at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. He said he may take part in the IPO.. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Bovespa Retreats to 3-Week Low as Metals Drop, Copel Sinks; Bolsa Slips Jun 17, 2009
who manages about $30 million at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. Foreign Outflows. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Santos beat Fluminense 4-1 in a day marked by fan violence May 25, 2009
Former Hertha Berlin and Wolfsburg playmaker Marcelinho Paraiba scored a second-half goal in Coritiba's 2-2 draw against Avai in Florianopolis. Also, Atletico Mineiro beat Sport 3-2 in Recife, and Nautico moved to second place in the 20-team standings by rallying to beat Atletico Paranaense 3-2 in Curitiba after erasing a 2-0 deficit. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
CBU gets $1.21 million for research May 23, 2009
We continue to work with investigators in Sao Paulo and Florianopolis on basic science projects that relate to neurotransmitter systems, learning and memory, as well as using biological indicators in aquatic organisms as evidence of environmental pollution, Fitzgerald said in a statement. This is the second competitive renewal. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Brazil's Real Climbs to Seven-Month High as Net Dollar Inflows Increase May 21, 2009
3 million) in assets at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. The currency rose 0. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
US uptick doesn't mean crisis is over May 17, 2009
FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil: A few recent glimmers of economic hope emerging in the United States do not mean the global crisis is over, a top economist who advises US President Barack Obama said on Saturday. The crisis "is certainly the worst that I have seen in my career," Martin Feldstein, a 69-year-old Harvard economist and member of Obama's Economic Recovery Advisory Board told a world tourism conference in Brazil. (India Times)
Interview: Brazilian president says China visit to boost ties May 17, 2009
FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Brazil hopes to vigorously strengthen its strategic partnership with China, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said here on Thursday. China is now Brazil's largest trading partner, but the potentials for their cooperation could be 10 times bigger than the current trade volume between the two countries, Lula said. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Global tourism industry caught between economic crisis and flu May 17, 2009
By Brigitte Hagemann AFP, FLORIANOPOLIS, BRAZIL Sunday, May 17, 2009, Page 12. Chairs lie empty at a beach resort in Cancun, Mexico, on Tuesday as fears of swine flu kept tourists away. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
TAM Cargo and TAP Cargo Sign Agreement to Expand Client Services Apr 18, 2009
TAP Cargo expands its operations to include ten more cities in Brazil (Vitoria, Florianopolis, Porto Alegre, Curitiba, Manaus, Belem, Goiania, Aracaju, Joao Pessoa and Sao Luis) and five in other parts of South America (Buenos Aires, Asuncion, Lima, Montevideo and Santiago). "This agreement is exceedingly important for both companies and takes advantage of complementary routes to expand their networks of freight transportation service in South America and Europe, to their mutual benefit," says... (PR Newswire)
Brazil Stocks Fall Most in a Week as Economists Predict Slump; Bolsa Drops Apr 7, 2009
The rally was really fast, said , who oversees the equivalent of $35 million at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. I dont think well hit new lows, but we still have a bit to give back. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Host cities for 2014 World Cup will be known in May Mar 13, 2009
The candidates are Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte in the south-east, Porto Alegre, Curitiba and Florianopolis in the south, Campo Grande, Cuiaba, Goiania and Brasilia in the centre-west, Salvador, Natal, Recife and Fortaleza in the north-east, plus the Amazonian cities of Rio Branco, Manaus and Belem. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
FIFA delay to announce 2014 World Cup venues Mar 12, 2009
There are 17 cities that have put themselves forward as candidates, namingly Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte in the south-east, Porto Alegre, Curitiba and Florianopolis in the south, Campo Grande, Cuiaba, Goiania and Brasilia in the centre-west, Salvador, Natal, Recife and Fortaleza in the north-east, plus the Amazonian cities of Rio Branco, Manaus and Belem. Brazil was awarded the tournament unopposed in October 2007. (Xinhuanet, China)
Brazilian Stocks Gain on Speculation on Interest-Rate Cuts, Vale Earnings Feb 17, 2009
chief equity portfolio manager at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil, which oversees about $35 million. People are also looking at Vales results, which could have a surprise because the weaker currency could help offset the drop in volumes. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Local Weather Feb 8, 2009
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 02/08/09 07:15:32 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 89% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
