While it invests in many U.S. consumer technology companies, Intel Capital has also lately been active with consumer technology in emerging countries.

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"People got greedy and held on to stocks, riding them too far, " says a limited partner who invests with many of the best-known venture firms.

FORBES: In the Lurch

In that case, you might look to a multisector bond fund that invests in many markets, such as lower-rated "junk" debt and foreign bonds, in search of higher yields.

WSJ: Face Your (Investment) Fears

But if the state re-invests in these communities, many of the problems can be tackled, I believe.

BBC: I will vote for Francois Bayrou.

As simply one example of many, the Broad Foundation invests in advancing innovative scientific and medical research in the areas of human genomics, stem cell research and inflammatory bowel disease.

FORBES: Connect

Called the CQS Rig Finance Fund, it's the world's first fund that invests in bonds sold by companies--many of them Norwegian--to build and upgrade offshore oil rigs.

FORBES: The Art of Charity

In a study of the impact of war on stock markets in frontier countries, Caravan Capital Management, a fund that invests in frontier markets for wealthy individuals, found that many conflict countries experience intense post-war rallies.

FORBES: Is There Ever A Good Time To Invest In War Torn Countries? Study Finds Out

Unlike many rivals, which often focus on short-term results and oil-price movements, Exxon invests in or walks away from projects based on long-term returns on capital assuming moderate oil prices.

ECONOMIST: Oil