Investing in the New Europe [Hardcover]

Eric Uhlfelder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2001 | Series: Bloomberg Personal Bookshelf

Combine the new Europe-wide market with exploding technological advances, and what you get is an astounding economic occurrence. Many factors point to the next stock market boom developing in Europe. Investors are eager to profit from the transformation of European businesses, economies, and securities markets. Investing in the New Europe meets the need for a guide that takes these investors deep into the European markets and related issues.

This in-depth look at leading sectors and top stocks, including large-scale mergers and acquisitions, explains how superior long-term returns will be generated by Europe's new, integrated marketplace. Rapidly expanding technology, euro commerce, privatizations, and restructuring are all vitalizing European companies -- attracting savvy investors worldwide.

Yes, there are numerous books "about the euro" -- but this is the only one that sharply focuses on the needs of investors. these readers want simple guidance to help them capitalize on specific investment opportunities.

Eric Uhlfelder explains the potential and limitations for economic growth within nineteen countries. He also highlights a number of promising companies and describes the industrial sectors that are poised for rapid expansion, frequently straddling geographic boundaries. Investing in the New Europe takes investors inside the tremendous opportunities breaking in Europe.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A single-source primer on European business." -- International Herald Tribune

"Lucid and well organized...an efficient overview of Europe's corporate development at the dynamic beginning of the new century." -- Europe, the journal of the European Union

"Sound practical advice." -- Wall Street Journal Europe

We thought we knew Europe. Reading Uhlfelder's book showed us it was not the case. -- Michel Fleurit, Chairman, HSBC France

About the Author

Uhlfelder is a financial writer whose analytical articles on global investing have appeared in leading industry magazines, including Individual Investor and Mutual Funds magazine. He also prepares research reports for clients such as PaineWebber, Fidelity Management and Research, and EuroMoney.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Bloomberg Press (February 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576600289
• ISBN-13: 978-1576600283
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,133,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Introduction for American Readers, June 7, 2001

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This review is from: Investing in the New Europe (Hardcover)

For a world political & economic power, Americans can be remarkably parochial. Uhlfelder's book is a valuable introduction to the huge European market, and some well-chosen major players. It comes as a surprise to many Americans just how world class many of the companies operating from there are. To continue to be successful, it is incumbent on Americans not to be complacent about foreign competition - look how Nokia sneaked up and overtook Motorola.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful!, March 22, 2001

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This review is from: Investing in the New Europe (Hardcover)

Eric Uhlfelder's book could be titled "Europe 101: An Introduction for Americans." European readers will not gain much by reading this work, which is filled with the very basic basics of Europe's politics, economies and companies. But for Americans looking to diversify their newly constructed stock portfolios, it is a valuable resource, profiling the EU and the economic strengths and weaknesses of EU and non-EU countries. The book also profiles key companies, such as Nokia, SAP, Adecco and others, and discusses which individual stocks and mutual funds you should acquire. We [...] recommend this interesting primer to Yankee readers, who might be surprised to learn how fast Ireland is growing, how much Austria's fling with the far right cost the country and how a French utility firm is positioned to take over the world.