Softbank, Once the Center of the Universe, Keeps Its Spin. Founder Vows to Stay the Course, Despite Lack of Support for Strategy Among Analysts

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Softbank (Japan) holds so many unlisted stocks that valuing the company's stock is problematic.

Securities prices, Softbank Corp.(Tokyo)

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Buyers pitch for Japan's ailing golf links

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Foreign investment companies are buying golf courses in Japan, many of which have gone bankrupt after their land values dropped over 90% in the 1990s. The investments are often difficult because the investors must deal with the golf course members as well as banks, and restructuring methods are complicated.

Financial management, Golf Courses and Country Clubs, Public golf courses, Investments, Golf courses

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Backlog of problems shakes confidence in Benpres stock

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Benpres Holdings Corp. has been downgraded to B-double-A due to its severe debt problems. The Philippines investment company saw its profits fall 83% last year to 368 million pesos, and investors are warned to avoid this stock.

Philippines, Benpres Holdings Corp.

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