Claymore Solar ETF (TAN), based on Melvin Solar Index, has strong launch (April 2008)
Melvin & Company would like to alert our clients to the launch yesterday of the Claymore MAC Global Solar Energy ETF, the world's first solar ETF (ticker symbol TAN)...More…
Announcing MELVIN ACCESSMANAGEMENT (October 2007)
Melvin & Company is pleased to announce an additional research service for our clients. Our MELVIN ACCESSMANAGMENT service gives you the opportunity to meet management and... More…
Melvin Sustainability conference at ESPN Zone in Chicago a great success (August 2007)
On August 20th, Melvin & Company sponsored a very successful evening conference on "Corporate Sustainability and the... More…
Melvin launches MInT international trading platform (March 2007)
Melvin & Company launched its revolutionary international trading platform for institutional investors... More…
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