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sponsored by Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:04PMGet the latest news and financial insights delivered to your inbox. Learn More & Subscribe It looks as though many Americans are cashing in their 401(k)s prematurely.
One Cheer for Paul Krugman, or Why the Bubble Economy? Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 8:45AMOne Cheer for Paul Krugman, or Why the Bubble Economy?
EFFINGHAM EVENTS Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:16PM MLK Observance Day
Company Bond Sales Fall as Recession Drives Rates Up (Update2) Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:10PMDec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. corporate bond sales fell 28 percent in 2008 to the lowest in three years as a recession and seizure in credit markets pushed borrowing costs higher.
LOLC forges ahead with strong growth Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:38PMThe LOLC Group reported strong growth for the second quarter with income for the three months almost doubling when compared with the same period of the previous year.
Pagosa Mountain Hospital — from dream to anniversary Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:04AMWithin a week, the Pagosa Mountain Hospital (PMH) will quietly observe its first anniversary.
Company Bond Sales Fall as Recession Drives Rates Up (Update1) Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 10:17AMDec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. corporate bond sales fell 28 percent in 2008 to the lowest in three years as a recession and seizure in credit markets pushed borrowing costs higher.
Play safe Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:40AMAs uncertainties prevail and a revival expected only post second quarter of 2009, it will pay to focus on large cap companies with a proven track record, high earnings visibility and low leverage.
India Hospitality Corp. Releases Half-Year Fiscal 2009 Results Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:00AM India Hospitality Corp. today announced that it has released its half-year fiscal 2009 results to the public.
Fallout coming from sluggish holiday sales Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 11:17PMNEW YORK - The fallout from the horrific holiday season for retailers has begun, with the operator of an online toy seller filing for bankruptcy protection and more stores expected to do the same - meaning more empty storefronts and fewer brands on store shelves.
City Sees Finances Collapse Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 11:12AMIt took less than a month for Long Beach’s financial gurus to decide that the city’s general fund was going to finish fiscal 2009 in the red if something wasn’t done.
Create an Upbeat, Can-Do Workforce and Dazzle Residents Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 11:06AMGiven the choice of dealing with a positive, upbeat employee with a "can-do" attitude or with a disgruntled, distracted, uninterested one, which would you choose? No contest.
UPDATE 1-Russia faces risk of protests - deputy minister Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 8:53AMMOSCOW, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Russia faces the risk of an increasing number of protests and upheaval because of the global financial crisis, a deputy interior minister said on Wednesday.
Trico Marines Largest Shareholder Sends Letter to Board of Directors Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 4:20PM OSLO, Norway----Kistefos AS, the largest shareholder of Trico Marine Services, Inc. , an integrated provider of subsea, trenching and marine support vessels and services, announced today that it has sent a letter to the Board of Directors of Trico Marine requesting that two Kistefos executives be appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.
A Dark Christmas for the Republicans Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 3:09PM
Is Optimism on Best Buy Over the Top? Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 3:05PMThe author of the article warns against short selling the shares of Best Buy (BBY: sentiment, chart, options), as "Best Buy has shown, strong companies can juice their share prices even when the industry is under heavy fire." While the article admits that the shares have lost nearly half of their market value this year due to weak demand for costly items such as LCD televisions and computers, ...
UPDATE: IMF Board Approves EUR1.68 Billion Loan To Latvia Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 2:38PM(Adds comments from IMF managing director and mission chief and other details beginning in the fourth paragraph.)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-23 17:18 TREASURIES-Dismal data boosts bonds before 5Y auction Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 11:45AMBy John Parry
23.12.2008 - DJ DGAP-Adhoc: Premiere AG: Premiere announces long-term financing structure to support new strategic plan Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 11:50PMRelease of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
DJ DGAP-Adhoc: Premiere AG: Premiere announces -2- Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 11:38PMPremiere AG / Capital Reorganisation 23.12.2008 Release of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Bond costs to push firms to raise equity in 2009 Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 6:22PMLONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The need to recapitalise and restructure will drive companies to raise more cash next year, and they will turn to equity capital markets (ECM) to do so as bonds remain a costly source of financing, bankers say.
More retailers fighting for survival Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 6:18PM A further two high-profile retailers were on the brink of administration last night as the pre-Christmas collapse on the high street intensified, threatening more than 1,000 jobs.
The Canadian Press Business News Budget, Monday, Dec. 22, 2008@ Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 5:03PMBUSINESS EDITORS:@ Here are Canadian Press Business budget lines as of 6 p.m. ET. Plans may change as circumstances warrant. Queries should be addressed to business editor John Valorzi at 416-507-2146 or to Dave Paddon on the business desk at 416-507-2149 or Craig Wong at 613-231-8631.
Millions owed by Atlanta homeless shelter Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 8:28PMThe Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless is in financial trouble: There are many debtors, yet there is little money coming in.
Monday, December 22, 2008 Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 3:32PMGeneral Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC, steadied by a $13.4 billion federal lifeline, face a March 31 deadline to slash debt, rework labor contracts and plan for thousands of job cuts or face government-ordered bankruptcy.
Fueled by profits, a healthcare giant takes aim at suburbs Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 2:45AMThis story was reported by Globe Spotlight Team members Scott Allen, Marcella Bombardieri, Michael Rezendes, and editor Thomas Farragher, as well as Liz Kowalczyk and Jeffrey Krasner of the Globe staff. It was written by Farragher and Kowalczyk. Second in a series of occasional articles
Financial therapy may be answer for debt problems Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 2:34AMFAYETTEVILLE — The level of financial distress being experienced by individuals and couples may lead to a new profession called “financial therapy” that combines training in both therapy and personal finance, says William C. Bailey, associate professor of human and family development at the University of Arkansas and the U of A System’s Division of Agriculture.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-21 04:33 Glance-PRESS DIGEST - British business press - Dec 21 Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 10:59PMThe Mail on Sunday
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-21 04:34 Glance-PRESS DIGEST - British business press - Dec 21 Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 10:59PMThe Mail on Sunday
Informa looks at cutting debt to below £1bn Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 6:19PM The board of Informa, the FTSE-250 media group, has ordered management to review its businesses as it looks to reduce its debt to less than £1bn. Selling parts of the group is the most likely option.
Chrysler, GM given 102 days Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 1:11AMThe clock is ticking for General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. The automakers have 102 days to slash debt, renegotiate labor contracts and lay plans to cut thousands of jobs or face a government-mandated bankruptcy.
GM, Chrysler Confront To-Do List of Slashing Debt, Cutting Jobs Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 11:32PMDec. 20 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, steadied by a $13.4 billion federal lifeline, face a March 31 deadline to slash debt, rework labor contracts and plan for thousands of job cuts or face government-ordered bankruptcy.
Zoo Director Resigns in Face of Audit Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 10:18PMTAMPA | The man who transformed one of the worst zoos in America into the nationally renowned institution that is Lowry Park Zoo resigned Thursday, giving up a fight that roiled the city for months.
GM, Chrysler in 102-Day Race to Keep Federal Loans (Update2) Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 5:32PMDec. 19 (Bloomberg) -- The clock is ticking for General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. The automakers have 102 days to slash debt, renegotiate labor contracts and lay plans to cut thousands of jobs or face a government-mandated bankruptcy.
Financial therapy may aid couples Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 12:07PMFAYETTEVILLE — The level of financial distress being experienced by individuals and couples may lead to a new profession called “financial therapy” that combines training in both therapy and personal finance, says William C. Bailey, associate professor of human and family development at the University of Arkansas and the U of A System’s Division of Agriculture.
To toll or not to toll – that is the debate Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 11:25AMThe New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway hiked their toll fares on Dec. 1 in the state’s third attempt at a pressing but difficult problem – how to pay down New Jersey’s monstrous debt and find funds for urgent transportation projects.
Infrastructure projects must happen fast: Flaherty Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 11:01AMInfrastructure projects appear to be the rope Ottawa will use to pull the country out of an economic slowdown. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Wednesday he wants to fund initiatives that will begin right away.
Weary Consumers Embrace Thursday, December 18 as National Regifting Day: MMIs National Regifting Day Brings Regifting ... Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 10:08AM HOUSTON----Money Management International, the nation’s largest full-service non-profit credit and debt counseling firm, recognizes Thursday, December 18, as National Regifting Day.
UPDATE 2-Deutsche Bank non-call casts shadow over LT2 bonds Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 8:38AMLONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - A surprise move by Deutsche Bank not to redeem a subordinated bond at the first scheduled call date hit lower-quality financial bond spreads on Wednesday and may mark the end of new callable Lower Tier 2 bonds.
Commercial Metals Company Reports $0.54 EPS for First Quarter Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 7:54AM Commercial Metals Company today reported net earnings of $62.0 million or $0.54 per diluted share on net sales of $2.4 billion for the quarter ended November 30, 2008. This compares with net earnings of $69.2 million or $0.57 per diluted share on net sales of $2.1 billion last year.
Teletouch Announces Preliminary 2008 Fiscal Year Results: Operating Income Increases to $1.1 Million in 2008 from $5.3 ... Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 7:42AM Teletouch Communications, Inc. (OTC: TLLE), a leading U.S. cellular services provider and mobile electronics retailer, today announced preliminary consolidated results for its 2008 fiscal year. Having recently completed the audits and filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2007, the Company is releasing preliminary summary financial results for the fiscal ...
More profitable hospital operations (2) Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 11:02AMIt has been said time and again that what we cannot measure we cannot improve. Measurements quantify results and give us the ability to compare these results against pre-determined standards or benchmarks.
What is a Ponzi scheme? Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 11:34AMA Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation that involves paying abnormally high returns ("profits") to investors out of the money paid in by subsequent investors, rather than from net revenues generated by any real business.
SunAmerica Focused Alpha Growth Fund Announces Declaration of Dividend Distribution Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 3:43PM JERSEY CITY, N.J.----SunAmerica Focused Alpha Growth Fund, Inc. , a closed-end fund , today announced that its Board of Directors approved the declaration of a quarterly dividend distribution in accordance with the Fund’s level dividend distribution policy and approved the dividend distribution of $0.20 per share of common stock, reflecting a reduction of $0.15 per share from the Fund’s most ...
SunAmerica Focused Alpha Large-Cap Fund Announces Declaration of Dividend Distribution Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 3:36PM JERSEY CITY, N.J.----SunAmerica Focused Alpha Large-Cap Fund, Inc. , a closed-end fund , today announced that its Board of Directors approved the declaration of a quarterly dividend distribution in accordance with the Fund’s level dividend distribution policy and approved the dividend distribution of $0.20 per share of common stock, reflecting a reduction of $0.15 per share from the Fund’s most ...
Argentina Bonds Fall On Ecuador Default;Stocks Up, Peso Slips Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 3:08PMBUENOS AIRES (Dow Jones)--Argentine bonds fell on profit-taking and the contagion effect from an Ecuadorian debt default near the end of trade, while stocks ended slightly higher and the peso eased.
Experts Provide Recommendations on How to Afford the Holidays This Year Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 11:00AMConsumer advocates at Family Credit Management Services are urging consumers to spend wisely this holiday shopping season in order to avoid going into debt.
UPDATE: Czech EU Pres To Promote EU Pact, Phased-in CO2 Sales Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 8:23AM(Adds details, comments.)
Sponsored Listing Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 7:36AMLast year, transaction software specialist Clarity Commerce Solutions was in the throes of an unseemly battle between its then chief executive, the charismatic Graham York, and shareholder rebels, led by formidable ‘company doctor’ Bob Morton.
Banking and Financial Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 7:28AMUnited Kingdom: A Rethink Of Capital Requirements For Asian Banks? The current financial crisis has placed pressure on banks in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region to review the structure of their businesses as well as their compliance with global standards.