Platinum Account Group’s Forecast on the Global Biotechnology Market

Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2012 -- Platinum Account Group can see that the healthcare and biotechnology remained the least affected sector from the recent global economic recession. Something like this is very impressive because the global economic recession has affected almost all the industries around the world. In fact, several of the major biotech companies quickly overcame and kicked back from the recessionary impact, and post positive gains. Biotech research growth in pharmaceutical operations, agriculture environmental monitoring, forensics, and animal husbandry sectors, continues to show strong and healthy development on the biotechnology instrumentation sector.

Platinum Account Group believes if there is a growth in the biotechnology instrumentation market, meaning there is also an increase in the number of research projects and in addition to this, the growth will also be filled up by the surging worldwide demand for innovative drugs and therapies, which in turn is driving the growth of the drug discovery research.

Over the next few years, Platinum Account Group is expecting that the market for biotechnology instrumentation will see a strong growth with the biotech and pharmaceutical companies seeking more cultivated and detailed analysis.

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Biotech research growth in pharmaceutical operations, agriculture environmental monitoring, forensics, and animal husbandry sectors, continues to show strong and healthy development on the biotechnology instrumentation sector.

Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/17/2012 -- Platinum Account Group can see that the healthcare and biotechnology remained the least affected sector from the recent global economic recession. Something like this is very impressive because the global economic recession has affected almost all the industries around the world. In fact, several of the major biotech companies quickly overcame and kicked back from the recessionary impact, and post positive gains. Biotech research growth in pharmaceutical operations, agriculture environmental monitoring, forensics, and animal husbandry sectors, continues to show strong and healthy development on the biotechnology instrumentation sector.

Platinum Account Group believes if there is a growth in the biotechnology instrumentation market, meaning there is also an increase in the number of research projects and in addition to this, the growth will also be filled up by the surging worldwide demand for innovative drugs and therapies, which in turn is driving the growth of the drug discovery research.

Over the next few years, Platinum Account Group is expecting that the market for biotechnology instrumentation will see a strong growth with the biotech and pharmaceutical companies seeking more cultivated and detailed analysis.

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However, there is positive outlook for copper this year. Copper is now completely linked to the Chinese growth story.

Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/04/2012 -- Last year, Platinum Account Group witnessed the negative performance of copper in the market. In the first half of 2011, prices of copper traded in a small range between $4 per pound and $4.4 per pound and even worse in August where the price has dropped almost $1 per pound.

However, there is positive outlook for copper this year. Copper is now completely linked to the Chinese growth story. Platinum Account Group's picture looks more bullish for copper prices this year.

Economic growth in China is now one of the largest factors influencing copper prices for the country accounts about 40 percent of copper consumption worldwide. This development is expected to remain strong the whole year of 2012, despite of the European slowdown.

Platinum Account Group expects copper to perform well in the first half of 2012, with its tight supply scenario and a strong industrial and economic outlook in China and other developing markets. Copper prices may reach the highs of 2011 which is $4.50 per pound and for the month of January, we are already seeing copper prices rose by single digits. In general, copper future for 2012 is bullish that presents some interesting opportunities for the discerning investor.

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Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/30/2012 -- For those who are still not familiar with oDesk, it is an online workplace that's enabling businesses and contractors work together without geographic limits. Today, oDesk is growing rapidly and now became the globe's largest and fastest growing online workplace where it has received $15 million in Series D funding. Platinum Account Group reports that oDesk is now considered one of the largest workplaces than all other online workplaces combined. This growth has been filled up by extensive customer adoption. Platinum Account Group spotted that over $300 million are the current earnings of oDesk contractors on an annual basis.

According to over 7,000 oDesk clients, from a survey, who have recently hired oDesk contractors signifies that online work is an emerging trend that is being influenced by smart managers. Some of them constitute hiring remote contractors as a long term strategy than a temporary solution, some believes that remote work makes their business more competitive, and most of them believe that remote hiring will soon be a common business practice. Platinum Account Group forecasts continuous growth for oDesk at their current stage.

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However, there is positive outlook for copper this year. Copper is now completely linked to the Chinese growth story

Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/26/2012 -- Last year, Platinum Account Group witnessed the negative performance of copper in the market. In the first half of 2011, prices of copper traded in a small range between $4 per pound and $4.4 per pound and even worse in August where the price has dropped almost $1 per pound.

However, there is positive outlook for copper this year. Copper is now completely linked to the Chinese growth story. Platinum Account Group's picture looks more bullish for copper prices this year.

Economic growth in China is now one of the largest factors influencing copper prices for the country accounts about 40 percent of copper consumption worldwide. This development is expected to remain strong the whole year of 2012, despite of the European slowdown.

Platinum Account Group expects copper to perform well in the first half of 2012, with its tight supply scenario and a strong industrial and economic outlook in China and other developing markets. Copper prices may reach the highs of 2011 which is $4.50 per pound and for the month of January, we are already seeing copper prices rose by single digits. In general, copper future for 2012 is bullish that presents some interesting opportunities for the discerning investor.

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Silver outlook for this year can be described as cautiously positive.

Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/23/2012 -- On a global scale, silver prices rose with overall increases in the bullion market on heavy speculative demand caused by an intense rebound in markets worldwide. It has made moderate gains despite of the tension between the United States of America and Iran. In global terms, silver which is .999 fineness, closed up by Rs 1,045 per kg to conclude at Rs 56,575 per kg from Tuesday's close of Rs 55,530. Silver for March delivery gained 44 cents to $34.19 an ounce.

Silver outlook for this year can be described as cautiously positive. Platinum Account Group can see that silver prices could reach a record of $50 this year or it could even jump up to an estimated $52.

A strong silver market this year is expected to rest on the backs of investors. Many investors may continue to focus on the long term goal, for they have strongly maintained their positions last year and rebuilding of long term investments is expected. Also this 2012, coin and small bar demand was also strong and is expected to remain positive.

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North America continues to play an important role in phosphate and fertilizer markets and the US has a robust history of phosphate production and refinement.

Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/20/2012 -- Platinum Account Group focuses their attention on the phosphate mining in North America. China and Morocco are the still the largest producer of phosphate around the globe but despite of this, Platinum Account Group sees that North American producers have not stopped contributing to the world supply. North America continues to play an important role in phosphate and fertilizer markets and the US has a robust history of phosphate production and refinement.

Platinum Account Group sees that American projects have been able to supply most of United States based demand from locally sourced, sedimentary type phosphate as the third highest level of phosphor fertilizer consumption in the world. These phosphates are basically converted into diammonium and monommonium phosphates (DAP and MAP).

Florida, North Carolina, Idaho, and Tennessee are where the largest United States reserves and production occur. Currently, the US continues to hold its robust position with phosphate production, and likely into the long term although phosphate producers are facing depressed fertilizer consumption in the first part of 2012.

Canada plays a much more limited role in North American, and global phosphate extraction and production but Platinum Account Group agrees with other players that Canada is still a bankable phosphate mining destination.

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Since 2001, the gain this January was the best first month of the year having the 11.2% rise in MSCI Global Emerging Markets index, and also the first January gain of any kind since 2006, according to PAG’s source.

Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/14/2012 -- During 2012, Platinum Account Group expects global emerging market equities to continue to rally furthered by huge liquidity conditions. Early in the year, most of the gains came from lower inflation and falling interest rates in emerging markets.

Since 2001, the gain this January was the best first month of the year having the 11.2% rise in MSCI Global Emerging Markets index, and also the first January gain of any kind since 2006, according to PAG's source. Also, a year-to-date rise of 16 percent has seen by the MSCI Emerging Market Index.

The sentiment indicator of some groups has risen from panic state to just above neutral state. This serves to be good news for the rally for this suggests sentiment is much better but not yet blissful.

Brazil has been upgraded to overweight from a strong neutral state citing room for another basis points of rate cuts. The brokerage said that the domination of high-beta outperformance is clear and downgraded a lower-beta, or less volatile, South Africa to neutral.

Platinum Account Group is a privately-owned company that offers you the highest quality of advice and financial service in the industry. We assist knowledgeable and discerning investors who seek the highest return on their investment. We are a wholly independent company and our contribution and service for our client's wealth management and financial planning purposes is not restricted to particular funds or investment products we may want to implement.

We believe in long term business relationships and we are dedicated to matching the perfect adviser with every client. Our company maintains absolute faithfulness to our client's interests through out our extensive services for wealth management, financial planning, and consultancy services.

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But there are some oil stocks that could be bought for a short-term purchase or for the purpose of hedging and which look relatively cheap.

Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/29/2012 -- The 2012 market outlook for Platinum Account Group on oil and gas sector are extremely positive, from the expected rush in the worldwide economy, expansion in consumer base, and most importantly increase in oil prices. Because of this, investors are buying oil stocks at the current market levels. Not all stocks within the oil and gas sector can be bought from long term aspect, but there are some oil stocks that could be bought for a short-term purchase or for the purpose of hedging and which look relatively cheap. Such stocks are the following:

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) is the second leading natural gas producer in the U.S. and it is engaged in different oilfield services distinctive in its vertically integrated model. The current market price is $22.31, trading within its 52 week range of $22 to $35.95.

El Paso Corporation (EP) seems very lucrative for someone who wants to enter oil and gas sector on a short to medium term range with its current market value of $27.02. The company is trading below 1.36% of its 52-week highs having market capitalization of $20.71 billion.

Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation (COG) based in North America is engaged in the exploitation and development of oil and gas. Its current market price as of February 2 is $32.58.

Whiting Petroleum Corporation (WLL) is an independent oil and gas company based in Denver, operating in the production, exploration, development and acquisition of oil and gas. The stock's current market price is valued at $49.50, trading within its 52 week range of $28.87 - $75.91.

Forest Oil Corporation (FST) is an independent oil and gas company currently trading at $13.08, within its 52 high and low range of $40.23 and $ 8.88 respectively.

Platinum Account Group is a privately-owned company that offers you the highest quality of advice and financial service in the industry. We assist knowledgeable and discerning investors who seek the highest return on their investment. We are a wholly independent company and our contribution and service for our client's wealth management and financial planning purposes is not restricted to particular funds or investment products we may want to implement.

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Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/27/2012 -- China and Morocco are still the largest producer of phosphate around the globe but despite of this, Platinum Account Group sees North American producers have continued contributing to the world supplies. North America plays an important role in phosphate and fertilizer markets and the US has a robust history of phosphate production and refinement.

American projects have been able to supply most of US based demand from locally-sourced, sedimentary-type phosphate as the third highest level of phosphor fertilizer consumption in the world. These phosphates are basically converted into diammonium and monommonium phosphates (DAP and MAP).

Florida, North Carolina, Idaho, and Tennessee are where the largest US reserves and production occur. Currently, the US continues to hold its robust position with phosphate production, and likely into the long term although phosphate producers are facing depressed fertilizer consumption in the first part of 2012.

Canada plays a much more limited role in North American, and global phosphate extraction and production but Platinum Account Group agrees with other players that Canada is still a bankable phosphate mining destination.

Platinum Account Group is a privately-owned company that offers you the highest quality of advice and financial service in the industry. We assist knowledgeable and discerning investors who seek the highest return on their investment. We are a wholly independent company and our contribution and service for our client's wealth management and financial planning purposes is not restricted to particular funds or investment products we may want to implement.

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Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/27/2012 -- Platinum Account Group takes note as they experience a 14% shareholder dividend increase following sharply higher profits for the oil company BP, previously known as British Petroleum. This is the first increase since the huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico during 2010.

Replacement cost profit, which is profit stripping out the effect of oil and other price movements, for the three months to the end of December 2011 was $7.6 billion (£4.8b billion). This compares with $4.6b billion for the same period in 2010. For all of 2011 BP's profit was $23.9 billion compared with a $4.9 billion loss in 2010.

Platinum Account Group thinks BP is a big player to keep an eye on. TNK-BP, owned by BP, is the third largest oil company in Russia and they are accelerating development of five giant oil fields above the Arctic Circle in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Region. The five fields are expected to account for as much as 20% of TNK-BP's oil production by 2021.

About Platinum Account Group
By administering our brand of fee-based services and commitment to excellence, we work as closely as possible with each client and their professional representatives. We establish our relationship by getting to know the client and understanding their financial situation, goals, and risk profile. Wealth management is our area of expertise and with our financial planning services and team of investment experts we have established Platinum Account Group as a name you can trust.

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Despite gold’s negative activities last year, investing in gold remains solid and still considered robust

Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/24/2012 -- Most analysts, including Platinum Account Group, believe that gold will continue to rise in the first half of 2012 and possibly increasing as much as $300 to $500 per ounce. However, we still can not ignore the fact that there are risks tied up on gold such as global economic and political situations like the European debt crisis. Platinum Account Group considers this crisis on a positive outlook that it will be supportive at the retail level because at times of crisis, retail investors tend to purchase gold bars and coins.

Platinum Account Group sees another key factor working in favor of gold which is the low interest rate environment which currently exists in over half of G20 countries. One big contributor to a high gold price last year was the central banks that purchased some 450 tons of the yellow metal. Central banks may not purchase same amount this year but they are expected to buy large amounts.

Despite gold's negative activities last year, investing in gold remains solid and still considered robust. A large huge proportion of investors across the board, either by retail, big institutions or speculators, or central banks, continue to look at gold as a variety asset or an alternative currency designed to guard or protect against losses from other investments.

Platinum Account Group is a privately-owned company that offers you the highest quality of advice and financial service in the industry. We assist knowledgeable and discerning investors who seek the highest return on their investment. We are a wholly independent company and our contribution and service for our client's wealth management and financial planning purposes is not restricted to particular funds or investment products we may want to implement.

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Platinum Account Group witnessed the MSCI index jumping 0.4 percent in New York

Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/23/2012 -- This year, as the Greek leaders negotiated conditions of a second aid package, commodities have extended the longest rally and the stocks worldwide rose with the MSCI All-Country World Index set to enter a bull market.

Platinum Account Group witnessed the MSCI index jumping 0.4 percent in New York, approaching gains to more than 20 percent from its closing low on October 4. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index had a slight change. The S&P GSCI Index of commodities went high for a fourth straight day, attaining a six-month high.

As banks and mining companies rallied, the Stoxx Europe 600 Index has reached its first gain in three days which jumped to 0.2 percent. The Portugal PSI 20 Index rose 2.7 percent for the biggest gain among 24 global developed markets. Before the government auctions $24 billion of the securities, the output on the 10-year US Treasury climbed one basis point to 0.92 percent, which is the second of three auctions this week with a total of $72 billion.

Platinum Account Group predicts the MSCI Emerging Markets Index is headed for its highest close since August 4 when it climbed to 1.2 percent. Taiwan's Taiex Index advanced 2.1 percent and the Shanghai Composite Index jumped 2.4 percent. For the first day this week, Russia's Micex Index advanced 0.2 percent, as UBS AG upgraded the country's equities to overweight.

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Toronto, ON -- (SBWIRE) --02/14/2012 -- Platinum Account Group takes note as they experience a 14% shareholder dividend increase following sharply higher profits for the oil company BP, previously known as British Petroleum. This is the first increase since the huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico during 2010.

Replacement cost profit, which is profit stripping out the effect of oil and other price movements, for the three months to the end of December 2011 was $7.6 billion (£4.8b billion). This compares with $4.6b billion for the same period in 2010. For all of 2011 BP's profit was $23.9 billion compared with a $4.9 billion loss in 2010.

Platinum Account Group thinks BP is a big player to keep an eye on. TNK-BP, owned by BP, is the third largest oil company in Russia and they are accelerating development of five giant oil fields above the Arctic Circle in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Region. The five fields are expected to account for as much as 20% of TNK-BP's oil production by 2021.

About Platinum Account Group
By administering our brand of fee-based services and commitment to excellence, we work as closely as possible with each client and their professional representatives. We establish our relationship by getting to know the client and understanding their financial situation, goals, and risk profile. Wealth management is our area of expertise and with our financial planning services and team of investment experts we have established Platinum Account Group as a name you can trust.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm