Best Wireless Telecom Companies To Own For 2014

This week, the U.S. department of Energy announced that Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA  ) had repaid the�remaining�balance on its $465 million loan. The loan, part of the DOE's Advanced Vehicle Technology Manufacturing program, was returned to U.S. government coffers -- with interest -- nine years early. That may sound like big money, but $465 million is pennies in comparison with the $34 billion the DOE has committed in loans for various alternative-energy projects and the development of hybrid and electric vehicle manufacturing.�

There are few things that polarize the American public more than having the government provide financial assistance to private industry. The label "crony capitalism" is a popular phrase among critics. Providing federally backed loans to private industry does pose a deep dilemma regarding the interaction of governments and the free market. For a moment, though, let's set aside the philosophical debate and look at the DOE's program pragmatically. Certainly, the U.S. doesn't want to�lose�money on these investments, but it's not out there looking to make a huge monetary return, either. Let's look at two key reasons the Department of Energy might not be�committing�the free-market�heresy that many claim it is.

Best Wireless Telecom Companies To Own For 2014: Capita Grp(CPI.L)

Capita PLC provides business process outsourcing and professional services in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company operates in five divisions: Life and Pensions Services; Integrated Services; Insurance and Investor Services; Professional Services; and ICT, Health, and Business Services. The Life and Pensions Services division provides life and pensions outsourced administration services comprising open and closed books of individual life and pensions policies and occupational pension schemes. The Integrated Services division offers central government contracts, property consultancy, contact centers, and portfolio of human resources (HR) services consisting of resourcing business, integrated HR solutions, HR and payroll administration, learning and development, and outplacement services. The Insurance and Investor Services division provides financial services to corporate and consumer markets, which include share registration, fund administration and insurance policy and claims administration, financial advisory and treasury services, insurance services for motor, and household and pet insurance products, as well as trust administration and fiduciary services across a range of tax jurisdictions. The Professional Services division offers children services; outsourced administration services; strategic advice and interim support services; and information and communications technology (ICT), and software solutions and support. The ICT, Health, and Business Services division provides health, business travel administration, hotel booking, meetings management, conferences, and consulting services. It also offers radio network services, communication systems to the emergency services and to central and local governments, and customer services management to clients related to customer contact administration and fulfillment activities. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Best Wireless Telecom Companies To Own For 2014: Triangle Energy(global)

Triangle Energy (Global) Limited engages in the exploration and production of gas primarily in Indonesia. The company holds a 100% working interest in the production sharing contract of the Pase Block consisting of 3 production wells covering an area of approximately 922 square kilometers located in Aceh province, north Sumatra, Indonesia. It also holds a 20% interest in Reid?s Dome gas field, which covers an area of 181 square kilometers located in the Bowen Basin, Queensland. The company is based in Cottesloe, Australia.

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Dynex Capital, Inc. operates as a mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT). It invests in residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by a federally chartered corporation, non-agency mortgage-backed securities, and securitized mortgage loans, as well as unsecuritized single-family and commercial mortgage loans. The company finances its investments through a combination of repurchase agreements, and non-recourse collateralized financing, such as securitization financing Dynex Capital, Inc. has qualified as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income tax, provided it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Best Wireless Telecom Companies To Own For 2014: Bluefly Inc.(BFLY)

Bluefly, Inc. operates as an Internet retailer. The company, through its e-commerce Web site, Bluefly.com, sells approximately 350 brands of men?s and women?s designer apparel, and accessories at discount prices in the United States. It also focuses on selling fashionable prescription eyewear through an e-commerce Web site. The company was formerly known as Pivot Rules Inc. and changed its name to Bluefly, Inc. in October 1998. Bluefly, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in New York, New York.

Best Wireless Telecom Companies To Own For 2014: Innovative Composites Intl Inc(IC.V)

Innovative Composites International Inc. manufactures and sells lightweight structural products utilizing fiber reinforced thermoplastics for use in the prefabricated modular housing, transportation and cargo containers, ballistics, textiles, and fire prevention industries. The company offers prefabricated modular housing products, such as The Cabin, a 2-bedroom modular home starting at 512 square feet for 1-4 occupants; The Bungalow, a 880 square feet home that includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, 4-piece bath, and additional storage area for 2-6 occupants; The Lodge, a 1500 square feet living space, featuring 3 large bedrooms, two 4-piece baths, kitchen, living room and dining room, and a large front porch to accommodate 2-6 occupants; and emergency and remote shelters. It also provides Structure-Lite composite panels, including containers and truck body panels for use in transportation and marine industries. In addition, the company offers a line of environmenta lly friendly fire inhibiting and suppressing products under the Hero 451 brand, which include BlanketHero, a fire controlling blanket; and EvergreenHero, a prestinguisher that protects and preserves Christmas trees and greens from catching fire. Innovative Composites International Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Best Wireless Telecom Companies To Own For 2014: Primerica Inc.(PRI)

Primerica, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of financial products on behalf of third parties to middle income households in the United States and Canada. The company operates in three segments: Term Life Insurance, Investment and Savings Products, and Corporate and Other Distributed Products. The Term Life Insurance segment underwrites term life insurance products. The Investment and Savings Products segment distributes mutual funds, variable annuities, fixed annuities, and segregated funds. The Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment provides mortgage loans, which include debt consolidation or refinance, and purchase money loans; unsecured loans; prepaid legal services that assist subscribers with legal matters, such as drafting wills, living wills and powers of attorney, trial defense, and motor vehicle-related matters; mail-order student life products; short-term disability benefit insurance; and auto and homeowners? insurance products. The company was founded in 1927 and is based in Duluth, Georgia.