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How to spot the red flags of investment seminar scams Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:13PMFalling victim to fraudulent investment schemes could mean losing anywhere from a few hundred dollars to your life savings. While most people might not see any harm in sitting through a slick investment seminar featuring promises of big returns, the San Diego Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends researching the investment company first rather than run the risk of falling for a financial scam ...
Striking S.African workers vote on new wage offer Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:54PMStriking S.African workers vote on new wage offer
Selig, Japanese talk true World Series Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:50PMBud Selig, center, with Rollie Fingers, left, and Hank Aaron in front of his new statue. AP MLB commissioner Bud Selig joined the show to talk about the…
Zuma intervenes in govt strike Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:49PMJOHANNESBURG - President Jacob Zuma has intervened in the public sector strike as it enters its third week.
One bridge or two? Michigan Senate mulls DRIC plan as sides state their cases Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:45PMDETROIT — Residents of southeastern Michigan and southern Ontario share more than a love of hockey.
Roger Clemens Arraignment Monday Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:05AMSeven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens will be arraigned on Monday in federal court in Washington.
Clemens Heads To DC, This Time For Court Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:05AMOn this trip to Washington, Roger Clemens will be in a courtroom, not in Congress. His defiant stance is expected to remain the same, even if his statement is much shorter.
Clemens To Be Arraigned This Afternoon Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:57AMOn this trip to Washington, Roger Clemens will be in a courtroom, not in Congress.
Stock set to slip ahead of busy week of data Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:43AMStock futures fell slightly Monday as investors were cautious entering a week that provides the latest report on the jobs market. Stock - Business - Investing - Stocks and Bonds - Equities
Kan Says $11 Billion Stimulus Plan, Bank of Japan Steps Will Help Economy Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:39AMPrime Minister Naoto Kan said Japan is preparing a 920 billion yen ($10.8 billion) stimulus plan to boost employment and help small businesses threatened by the rising yen and prolonged deflation.
Clemens set to be arraigned Monday in D.C. court Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:38AMOn this trip to Washington, Roger Clemens will be in a courtroom, not in Congress. His defiant stance is expected to remain the same, even if his statement is much shorter. Washington DC - United States - Roger Clemens - Washington - United States Congress
Bank of Japan's additional easing measures disappoint Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:29AMThe Bank of Japan eased its monetary policy at an emergency meeting Monday morning, in an effort to curb the yen's strength and lift the country's struggling economy -- though the move was not enough to satisfy investors.
No ‘pop’ expected for natural gas prices Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:26AMAnd BMO report suggests there’s ample opportunity for yield-hungry investors among S&P 500 stocks
Clemens heads to DC, this time for court Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:25AMPublished: Monday, August 30, 2010 at 6:09 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, August 30, 2010 at 6:09 a.m. WASHINGTON - On this trip to Washington, Roger Clemens will be in a courtroom, not in Congress. His defiant stance is expected to remain the same, even if his statement is much shorter.
Institutional and retail investors alike are skeptical Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:16AMThe Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for the third week in a row, closing below 10,000 on Thursday, before clambering back above that closely watched psychological level on Friday...( Read More )
High-Grade Bonds Whip Junk; GM Sets Loan Terms: Credit Markets Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:48PMReturns on U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds are pulling ahead of junk-rated debt as credit investors turn to borrowers likely to weather a slowing economy.
Ghanaian Engineers and Scientists: Do they have low IQs? Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:42PMIn this era of robotic technology, our cocoa farmers still use the same farm implements used by Tetteh Quarshie centuries ago when he first brought the beans from Fernando Po. In this machine era, the Kente weavers in Bonwire and other parts of the country still use the same Kweku Ananse web weaving techniques used generations ago when the kente was first discovered.
Borrowing binge by major banks Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:23PMAUSTRALIA'S big banks will need to borrow as much as $140 billion from local and offshore markets over the next year to help fund their lending books as demand for credit continues to outstrip growth in deposits.
Markets find hope in Bernanke support Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:15PMFinancial markets are pinning their hopes on more support from the US central bank after growth in the world's largest economy slowed dramatically in recent months.
Finance company assurances restated Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:14PMThe Government has moved to assure investors in South Canterbury Finance that taxpayer cash will protect them if the company goes into receivership.
HC to hear state plea in Kasab case tomorrow Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:08AMMumbai, Aug 29 : The Bombay High Court will hear tomorrow the state-filed confirmation plea of the death penalty handed out to Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Aamir Kasab in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case.
Forbes: Dolphins NFL's biggest losers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:02AMThe value of the Miami Dolphins has remained a steady $1 billion, but the team jumped up to 16th from 18th last year, according to Forbes' annual list of NFL team values.
Related Articles... Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:58AMA newly formed think tank is opposed to the planned abolition of the National Food Authority and has come up with plan to transform the agency into an economically viable firm while fulfilling its primary mandate to secure food security and stabilize rice prices.
Treasury wants larger, deeper RP bond market Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:55AMTHE BUREAU of the Treasury wants to create a more vibrant domestic bond market by integrating the taxpaying and tax-exempt market segments, and ensuring the availability of debt papers during crises so trading does not freeze.
HGC bond sale may not push through this year Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:49AMA PLAN by the Home Guaranty Corp. (HGC) to sell bonds this year is not likely to push through,with the Finance department closely scrutinizing borrowings by state firms to reduce the burden on the national government.
Bonds open weaker after poor US data Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:24PMThe Australian debt market opened weaker as investors absorbed another round of poor US data.
Ireland’s ‘Vicious Circle’ Leaves Banks Facing Higher Debt Cost Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:14PMRaising money just got a whole lot tougher for Ireland’s cash-strapped banks.
Pimco Favors Airplane Bonds Amid Flat Capacity: Credit Markets Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:03PMPacific Investment Management Co. and TCW Group Inc. are investing in bonds guaranteed by aircraft as U.S. carriers hold the line on adding seats to lift profitability, preserving the value of their planes.
Response to rating cut unwise Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:03PMANALYSIS:IT WAS not the smartest response by the Government’s debt management agency, the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), to a further cut in Ireland’s credit rating by international appraisers.
State body challenges S&P's Irish downgrade Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:03PMTHE NATIONAL Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) yesterday took the unusual step of trying to dampen concerns over the Republic’s fiscal stability by publicly criticising rating agency Standard Poor’s (S&P) one-notch downgrade of Ireland.
Nikkei likely to edge up, but gains limited by yen Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:02PMNikkei likely to edge up, but gains limited by yen
Irish banks may now find it more expensive to raise funds Cost of State funding jumps as debt rating downgraded Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:02PMTHE COST of State borrowing rose sharply yesterday on the back of a downgrade of Irish debt by Standard and Poor’s (S&PS&P), a credit rating agency. This pushed the interest rates on Government bonds to their highest level since a huge financial rescue package was put together by the EU in early May.
Poor, and not up to standard Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:59PMWHEN IT rains, it pours. As if things were not bad enough in the market for Irish Government bonds, one of the world’s three major credit rating agencies decided to change its assessment of the State’s creditworthiness. Unsurprisingly, it was not a change for the better. The mounting costs of the banking rescue, it believes, mean that Ireland has moved one step further from the solid ground of ...
More regulation needed to police rating agencies Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:59PMDAN O'BRIEN
Wells Fargo Funds Management Announces the Approval of Investment Guideline Changes to Three Wells Fargo Advantage ... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:50PMSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC, announced today that the Board of Trustees of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds approved proposals to revise or remove certain investment guidelines for the Wells Fargo Advantage Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE Amex: EAD), the Wells Fargo Advantage Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE Amex: ERC), and the Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities ...
Wood Partners Expands Its Specialty Housing Group With Representatives in Five Regions Nationwide Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:07PMExpansion of the Unit Allows the Multifamily Developer to Better Serve Partners, While Strengthening Relationships With Local, State and Regional Governments for Workforce, Age-Restricted and Student Housing Projects
Wood Partners Expands Its Specialty Housing Group With Representatives in Five Regions Nationwide Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:55PMATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - 08/24/10) - Wood Partners, L.L.C. , one of the nation's largest multifamily developers, is expanding its Specialty Housing Group (SHG) with representatives in each of its five regions nationwide. The group oversees the development, finance, and construction of workforce, age-restricted and student housing projects at a level of quality that meets up to the Wood ...
U.K. Debt Office Says Primary Dealers Want September Syndication Delay Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:05AMThe U.K. Debt Management Office said most primary dealers of British government debt asked for a delay of an offering of bonds through banks that had been planned for September. Primary dealers also suggested the next syndication should be of inflation-linked bonds, the DMO said in a statement.
JGBs advance as stock slide puts focus on BOJ Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:04AMJGBs advance as stock slide puts focus on BOJ
Yen rises to 15-year high versus dollar Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:03AMThe yen struck a 15-year high against the dollar and a nine-year peak against the euro on Tuesday as investors tested the resolve of Japanese authorities to intervene and stem the yen's steady rise.
China Interest-Rate Swaps Drop as 1-Year Bills Yield Unchanged at Auction Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:58AMChina’s interest-rate swaps dropped after the central bank kept the yield on one-year bills unchanged for an 11th consecutive week, signaling policy makers are reluctant to tighten monetary policy.
World stocks slide on economic worries Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:57AMWorld stocks fell on Tuesday as investors fretting about an anemic global recovery dumped risky assets and fled into government debt and other safe-haven assets including the yen, which hit a 15-year high against the dollar.
World stocks slide; yen buoyant Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:52AMWorld stocks fell on Tuesday as investors fretting about an anaemic global recovery dumped risky assets and fled into government debt and other safe-haven assets including the yen which hit a 15-year high against the dollar.
German Bond Yields Reach a New Record Low as Stiglitz Warns of Recession Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:51AMGerman 10- and 30-year bond yields reached record lows as falling stocks boosted demand for safety and Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz said the euro region may slip back into recession.
Pound Slumps to Month-Low as Policy Maker Sees Increased Risk of Recession Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:46AMThe pound fell to its weakest level in almost a month against the dollar as a Bank of England policy maker said the U.K. economy may slip back into a recession.
Rand Slumps to a One-Month Low on South African GDP Report, Global Growth Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:42AMThe rand slid to a one-month low against the dollar on concern the global economy is faltering and on speculation a report today may show South Africa’s gross domestic product grew at a slower pace in the second quarter.
Forint Slides to 3-Week Low on Concern Hungarian, Global Economy Slowing Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:28AMThe forint slid to a three-week low after Hungary’s central bank cut its economic forecast and said the country so far didn’t plan to return to international loan talks to cushion itself against a faltering global recovery.
UK public finances begin to improve Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 12:44PMA pick up in tax receipts has been responsible for the narrowing of the deficit but the Treasury said they still remained below their pre-recession peak Signs of improvement in Britain's public finances emerged today when the government revealed that borrowing in July was down on the same month in 2009. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that net borrowing last month stood at ...
City proposes P3B infra list Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:49AMTHE Cebu City Government will submit today a resolution seeking support for six projects, which are intended to decongest traffic and which will cost at least P3 billion. read more
Cebu City proposes P3B infra list Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:27AMCEBU CITY -- The Cebu City Government will submit today, Monday, a resolution seeking support for six projects, which are intended to decongest traffic and which will cost at least P3 billion. read more