Dennis B. Ross, a veteran of Middle East peace negotiations in the Clinton and the first Bush administrations, is set to take over a portfolio focused on Iran, officials said.
In the 12 months through March, the most recent returns available, investors lost money in every portfolio focused on the stock market, according to data from Morningstar Inc.
"However, we are taking this decisive action now to strengthen our overall portfolio, focusing our investment on our stronger titles and digital expansion".
Keyworth earned Reagan's trust and was given a portfolio focused narrowly on strategic defence, in support of arms negotiations with the Soviet Union.
From his desk, filled with computer screens, he manages his own portfolio, focusing primarily on health care, energy and industrial stocks.
In a statement, the White House chief of staff, William M. Daley, said Mr. Allison would analyze "the current state of the Department of Energy loan portfolio, focusing on future loan monitoring and management".
Analysts at Numis said: BHP...reiterates that "a portfolio focused on our major iron ore, copper, coal and petroleum assets would retain the benefits of diversification, generate stronger growth in free cash flow and a superior return on investment".
"The combination of Actavis and Warner Chilcott creates a strong specialty brand portfolio focused in therapeutic categories with strong growth potential, and is supported by a deep pipeline of development programs".
Here is how you should go about determining which of the four is the most appropriate benchmark for judging how your equity portfolio performed during 2000: * First, determine whether your portfolio focuses more on large- or a small-cap issues, using the definitions for Russell's indexes as your guide.
"As we look ahead, our results give us confidence we are well positioned for changing trends in the real estate sector: we have a modern portfolio focused on the right locations; a strong balance sheet with a low cost of debt; and an exciting development programme".
