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European Investment Bank launches $500m bond increase Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:53PMMargin priced at around 58 bps over swap. 1 Sep 2010 10:48 AM
Ireland Tries to Keep a Bank From Pulling It Under Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:42PMAnglo-Irish, the midsize Irish lender whose profligacy symbolized the excesses of the real estate bubble, has put a strain on the government’s finances.
Parking meter lease fallout looms as Daley pushes privatization Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:36PMAs Mayor Richard Daley looks to narrow the gaping hole in next year's city budget by hiring companies to take over government operations, his last major foray into privatization serves as a cautionary tale. The city's 75-year parking meter lease led to soaring rates and initial troubles with jammed, broken and error-prone meters that angered many drivers. The Daley administration went on to ...
Parking meters give aldermen pause on privatization Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:32PMMeter leasing metrics may give aldermen pause as Daley makes new privatization push As Mayor Richard Daley looks to narrow the gaping hole in next year's city budget by hiring companies to take over government operations, his last major foray into privatization serves as a cautionary tale.
Lakewood con artist Joanne Schneider resentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:03PMJoanne Schneider bilked 780 investors out of $60 million, and the original three-year prison sentence was too lenient based on the crime.
Japan central bank loosens monetary policy Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:34AMTOKYO -- The Bank of Japan (BOJ) buckled under government pressure and eased monetary policy at an emergency meeting on Monday in an effort to curb a rise in the yen that is threatening a fragile economic recovery.
Wells Fargo: Financial Winners & Losers Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:28AMWells Fargo continued a recent trend of underperformance.
Stocks drop as investors enter week cautiously Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:15AMStocks fell Monday after further signs of slowing growth added to caution ahead of the government's crucial jobs report later in the week.
Stocks dip as investors enter week cautiously Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:00AMStocks edged lower Monday as investors took a cautious approach to trading before the government's latest report on the jobs market.
Stocks drop as investors enter week cautiously Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:58AM(AP:NEW YORK) Stocks are falling as investors take a cautious approach to trading before the government's latest report on the jobs market.
Lottery backs 'social bond' plan to cut prison numbers Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:38AMPrivate equity tycoon Sir Ronald Cohen is set to receive more than £10m from the Government and the Big Lottery Fund to back his latest venture aimed at cutting Britain's reoffending rate.
US stocks lower as traders await jobs data Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:34AMWall Street was slightly down on Monday as stocks traded cautiously ahead of key employment data set to be released later this week and amid a slew of corporate activity.
Putin Bonds Trail Emerging Markets for 7th Month: Russia Credit Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:33AMRussian bonds are trailing emerging- market debt for a seventh straight month, sending Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s borrowing-cost advantage to near the lowest since October as falling oil prices curb economic growth.
New Plant Brings 39 New Jobs To Greenwood County Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:19AMJatco Incorporated - a plastic molding and manufacturing company - will establish its’ new production facility there and generate 39 new jobs.
$677 million jury verdict shakes up nursing home industry Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:49PMSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — During Cindy Cool’s almost daily visits to the nursing home, she would routinely find her Alzheimer’s-suffering father wearing urine-soaked clothes.
BOE’s Bean Says May Need More Stimulus for Growth Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:44PMBank of England Deputy Governor Charles Bean said more monetary stimulus may be required to sustain the recovery as the aftermath of the recession continues to hamper the economy.
When Buffett Sells Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:16PMWhen to Sell, Buffett-style.
Wall Street Consensus Is Often Wrong Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:13PMIf Wall Street tells you some investment is a sure thing, run the other way as fast as you can.
Letters to the Editor: Aug, 29, 2010 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:00PMHere are letters to the editor from recent Daily News editions.
New motor vehicles agency debuts in Randolph Township Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:36PMRANDOLPH TWP. – Calling it another wise investment for the future, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Chief Administrator Raymond P. Martinez officially marked the opening of the new Randolph Motor Vehicle Agency on Friday.
Debts mount in richest Kiwi's daring deal Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:08PMThere was a plaintive note to the analyst's voice. An hour into a conference call with two executives from Graeme Hart's huge packaging company Reynolds Group, Andrew Lowe of Limestone Advisers in London wound up with a comment on a planned "roadshow" to promote the latest deal.
Huge verdict shakes up nursing home industry Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:50AMDuring Cindy Cool's almost daily visits to the nursing home, she would routinely find her Alzheimer's-suffering father wearing urine-soaked clothes. The Blue Lake, Calif. resident said it would take upwards of 20 minutes for the apparently short-handed staff... Nursing home - California - Health - Alzheimer - Nursing
L-platers bound for biff on tricky V8s circuit Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:10AMExpect a mix of brutality and entertainment, with the possibility of the occasional slide into farce, when the V8 Supercars - replete with 18 international guest drivers - tackle the new, tighter track layout of Surfers Paradise in October.
A Sell-Off of Bonds Despite Assurances From Bernanke Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:50AMShares rose after the latest revision in the second-quarter growth came in slightly better than expected, but the market still posted a losing week.
Aussie, Kiwi Dollars Rise Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:54AMThe Australian and New Zealand dollars rose for a second day against the yen as Asian equities advanced and on speculation Japanese policy makers may intervene to halt their domestic currency’s advance.
Unions turn up heat in South African strike Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:54AMJOHANNESBURG, Aug 26 — South Africa’s top labour federation COSATU threatened on Thursday to sever its long-standing alliance with the ruling African National Congress and widen a state workers’ strike next week to key industries. Thousands of striking state workers held marches in major cities nationwide calling on the government to meet their ...
Harris Establishes Local Community Affairs Team Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:34AMHarris today announced it has established a Community Affairs team to build its community and philanthropy presence in Rockford. With more than a 125 year history as a strong civic partner, Harris is committed to building, strengthening and enhancing the communities it serves.
Turkey assets rise, bond yields hit 10-mth low Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:09AM* Lira firms, stocks gain
Retirement: What's your magic number? Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:07AMQuestion: Everyone talks about 'the number,' but what does it tell you? -- ROBERT C., Los Gatos, Calif.
Are Bond Buyers This Crazy? Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:01AM100-year bonds may be back again.
The Wrong Place to Look for Great Stocks Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:01AMYou can't expect repeat performances.
M.R. Beal Hires Public Finance Expert Loren Carlson as Managing Director and Edward Chan as Vice President Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:50AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--M.R. Beal & Company, a leading investment banking firm specializing in municipal finance, corporate finance, and equity execution, announced today that Loren Carlson and Edward Chan have joined the firm as managing director and vice president, respectively. Mr. Carlson joined the firm effective July 26, 2010 and will be based in his hometown of Charleston, South ...
Texas Issuers Sell $1 Billion as Recession Risk Lowers Yields Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:49AMTexas issuers led by San Antonio’s Bexar County and Austin, the state capital, are set to borrow $1 billion this week, almost three times more than last week, as taxable and tax-exempt yields plunge to record levels.
Cerberus’ NewPage Turns ‘Increasingly Toxic,’ CreditSights Says Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:49AMNewPage Corp., the coated-paper maker owned by Cerberus Capital Management LP, is looking “increasingly toxic,” according to CreditSights Inc.
Sean O'Grady: Mervyn to TUC: I'm on your side. Sort of Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:22PMLike a comic at the Glasgow Empire performing after both Rangers and Celtic had lost at home, the Governor of the Bank of England will be lucky to escape a hostile reception when he faces the Trades Union Congress in Manchester next month. The brothers have already torn up their invitation to Vince Cable, now that he is a Tory collaborator; but they may not have forgotten Mervyn King's ...
GMP aims to expand in resource hotspots Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:17PMThe incoming chief executive of GMP Capital Inc. says his tenure is likely to include expansion of the firm’s core sales, trading and advisory business in resource hotspots such as Australia and Brazil
X-Men First Class Will Feature The Hellfire Club Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:14PMOver the past few weeks, fans of the X-Men franchise have been sitting on pins and needles waiting for details regarding the plot to the prequel First Class. The recent influx of casting changes including the recent edition of January Jones as Emma Frost and Zoe Kravitz as Angel (Salvadore) has taken people for a [...]
Bond funds: Why they're risky -- and why they're safe Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:14PMBond funds have been a popular investor choice in recent weeks, but some investment gurus warn of a bond-fund bubble that will burst. Here's the case for and against bond funds.
City sells arena bonds for lower interest rate than projected Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:03PMAt 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Scott Keene and city finance guys hadtheir eyes glued to a computer at Ameritas on East O Street,watching the auction of $100 million in bonds to help Lincoln buildan arena.
Supervisors consider new county park plan Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:01PMA long-planned county park may come a step closer to reality today. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors is slated to vote on a deal to buy 624 acres of Marks Ranch from the Big Sur Land Trust.
The story of one Tel Aviv apartment Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:00PMIsraeli housing prices have risen drastically in recent years. No argument there. But there's plenty of arguing over whether we're talking about a bubble.
Clarian plans 16th Street expansion project Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:43PMClarian Health is partnering with Shiel Sexton and Landmark Health on two projects worth nearly $200 million.
Garangao marked with traditional fervour Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:35PMThe traditional mid-Ramadan festival Garangao was celebrated with great joy last evening by children across Qatar. Unique to the Gulf countries, Garangao is celebrated on the 14th night of Ramadan every year.
Claymore Exchange-Traded Fund Declares a Distribution Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:35PMLISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Claymore Advisors, LLC, is pleased to announce that the Claymore U.S. Capital Markets Bond ETF has declared a distribution. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule. Total Ex- Record Payable Rate Ticker Fund Name Date Date Date Per Share UBD Claymore U.S. Capital Markets Bond ETF 8/25/10 8/27/10 8/31/10 $0.077 Past performance is not indicative of future ...
Stocks drift as economy worries outweigh deal news Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:35PM(AP:NEW YORK) Stocks drifted lower Monday as a fresh round of corporate dealmaking was tempered by continued skepticism about the strength of the economy.
The Fear of God Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:30PMThe fear of God – or the perception of power – this is the primary tool of the Fed these days. It’s not credibility anymore, as this has been damaged to the same extent as its balance sheet . This is widely understood as a primary fundamental within the larger scheme of things in that the dollar ($) is the world’s primary reserve currency, where expectations associated with renewed Quantitative ...
Stocks drift as economy worries outweigh deal news Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:22PMStocks are stuck in a narrow range as investors balance economic worries with M&A news
Money markets say crisis, what crisis? Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:21PMFinancial markets shrugged off talk of mayhem and turmoil to trade roughly as normal yesterday, in some cases a little better.
Research Roundup: Investing Ideas and Analysis for the Week of August 23 Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:21PMEquity markets were mixed to down last week; the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.9% to fall to 10,214, the S&P 500 Index lost 0.7% to fall to 1,072 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.3% to reach 2,180.
Norfolk Southern Plans First 100-Year Bonds Since ’05 Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:04PMNorfolk Southern Corp., the fourth- largest U.S. railroad, plans to sell $100 million of 100-year bonds in a reopening as companies take advantage of record-low borrowing costs to lock in long-term funding.