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Arizona strict on disclosures Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:08AMArizona is one of the best states in the nation at giving voters a financial picture of their state lawmakers. But it is also one of the few states that fails to police that information, offering voters no assurance that the information they have access to is accurate or complete.
IMF signs 10 billion dollar note purchase agreement with India Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:01AMThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday that they have signed an agreement under which the Reserve Bank of India would purchase up to 10 billion dollars in IMF notes. The note purchase agreement follows the endorsement by the IMF Executive Board on July 1, 2009 of the framework for issuing notes to the official sector. The Indian authorities had already ...
West Alabama casts its line looking to attract more shops to area Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:37AMBy Patrick Rupinski Staff Writer A decade ago, Prattville was a bedroom community whose residents went to nearby Montgomery to shop.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 02:26 Australia dlr shrugs off flat jobs; ponders China data Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:58PMSYDNEY, March 11 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar steadied above the day's lows on Thursday as investors took in their stride a flat jobs report that ended five consecutive months of strong performances.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 02:27 Seoul shares gain; muted reaction to rate decision Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:57PMBy Jungyoun Park
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 02:42 Taiwan stocks extend gains; AU, Mediatek up Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:56PMTAIPEI, March 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose 0.22 percent on Thursday, led by gains in technology shares including LCD maker AU Optronics as investors cheered their solid February sales and after sharp gains in U.S. peers.
Nomura Taps David Puritz of Deutsche Bank as Convertibles Head Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:53PMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Nomura Holdings Inc. , Japan’s biggest brokerage, hired David Puritz , head of U.S. convertible bond trading at Deutsche Bank AG, to run the business in New York, two people familiar with the situation said.
Texas Digest: Builder offers to buy back homes near landslide site; ex-worker pleads guilty over disabled 'fight club' Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:09PMTexas Digest: Builder offers to buy back homes near landslide site; ex-worker pleads guilty over disabled 'fight club'
Bomber's death fresh blow to Indonesia militants Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:05PMCANBERRA/JAKARTA - A suspected mastermind of the Bali bombings was killed in a police raid in Indonesia in the latest blow to an Islamist militant movement in the world's most populous Muslim country.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 00:27 TABLE-Foreign investors bought Japan stocks last week Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:57PMTOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Foreign investors bought a net 261.5 billion yen ($2.8 billion) of Japanese stocks last week, capital flows data from Japan's Ministry of Finance showed on Thursday.
Romania’s Rating Outlook Raised to Stable at S&P (Update1) Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:08AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Romania’s credit rating outlook was raised to stable at Standard & Poor’s after the International Monetary Fund resumed a bailout loan to the country and the government passed an austerity budget.
Yen Weakens Against Taiwan, New Zealand Dollar; Oil Declines Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:14PMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- The yen weakened against higher- yielding currencies as China said exports rose 45.7 percent to $94.5 billion, the most in three years, boosting optimism Asia is leading global growth. Oil fell for a second day.
A bigger tax break for college costs Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:36AMPaying for college? You may be able to claim a big tax break, even if you've never before qualified.
As LAUSD tightens belt, 'green' resolution helps trim water, energy costs Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:25AMThe 3-year-old program has been carving away at future utility expenses for the sprawling system. 'Our mission is to be the greenest school district in the country,' says school board president. While the Los Angeles Unified School District grapples with budget slashing, teacher layoffs, program cuts and increasing class sizes, a 3-year-old program has been steadily carving away at future water ...
A2 League of Women Voters hosts meeting on proposals for future of library parking lot Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:06AMThe Ann Arbor League of Women Voters hosted a community meeting Feb. 24 featuring presentations of five proposals for the fate of 319. S. Fifth Ave., where an underground parking structure is being constructed.
Detroit Warns of Bankruptcy Risk as City Prepares Bond Sale Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:28PMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Detroit , the largest U.S. city whose debt is rated below investment grade, warned investors of the risk of bankruptcy as it prepares to sell $250 million of bonds to help close its budget deficit.
Search FT.com Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:10PMSterling’s slide against the dollar and its continuing weakness against the euro are positive for buyers of UK equities and income funds, according to strategists – and the share prices of some British companies have already risen in response.
Almost ready to resume risk rally Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:10PMRisky assets might be ready to resume their broad rally which began almost a year ago as investors become more confident the Greek debt woes will be contained and interest rates will stay low for some time.
Five world markets themes next week Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:10PMFollowing are five big themes likely to dominate the thinking of investors and traders in the coming week.
Wen warns of China bank risks Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:08PMBEIJING: Premier Wen Jiabao warned of "latent risk" in China's banks and pledged to crack down on property speculation as the government faces the consequences of flooding the economy with money to drive growth.
U.S. Corporate Credit Risk Index Falls to Lowest in Six Weeks Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:53AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- The cost to protect against defaults on U.S. corporate bonds declined to the lowest in more than six weeks after payrolls fell less than forecast.
Stocks Climb, Treasuries Decline, Dollar Retreats on Jobs Data Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:45AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks and commodities climbed while Treasuries retreated and the dollar erased gains after a smaller-than-estimated decrease in U.S. jobs added to evidence the global economic recovery is accelerating.
Corporate Bonds Rally on Greek Sale, U.S. Jobs: Credit Markets Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:39AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Corporate bonds are rallying the most since the beginning of the year as Greece raised 5 billion euros ($6.8 billion) in a sale of 10-year bonds and U.S. employers cut fewer jobs than forecast last month.
Stocks, Oil Gain on Economic Optimism; Pound, Dollar Fall Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:29PMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks and oil rose as India’s economy improved and speculation grew that the European Union will bail out Greece as the nation prepares further plans to cut its deficit.
Stocks, Oil Gain on Economic Optimism; Pound, Dollar Fall Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:29PMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks and oil rose as India’s economy improved and speculation grew that the European Union will bail out Greece as the nation prepares further plans to cut its deficit.
Pimco’s Gross Raises Bet on Sovereign Debt With Abu Dhabi Swaps Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:26PMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- Bill Gross , portfolio manager for the Pimco Total Return Fund , raised his bet on foreign- government bonds in the fourth quarter by entering into credit- default swaps on debt from Abu Dhabi and Brazil.
Pimco’s Gross Raises Bet on Sovereign Debt With Abu Dhabi Swaps Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:26PMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- Bill Gross , portfolio manager for the Pimco Total Return Fund , raised his bet on foreign- government bonds in the fourth quarter by entering into credit- default swaps on debt from Abu Dhabi and Brazil.
Euro's decline a relief to some Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:22PMFears that Greece may need an expensive and embarrassing bailout are heaping pressure on the euro. But many European businesses and politicians are quietly relieved at the common currency's decline.
Euro's decline a relief to some Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:22PMFears that Greece may need an expensive and embarrassing bailout are heaping pressure on the euro. But many European businesses and politicians are quietly relieved at the common currency's decline.
Euro's decline a relief to some Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:06PMProblems with Greece put pressure on currency
Euro's decline a relief to some Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:06PMProblems with Greece put pressure on currency
Merck’s Millipore Bid May Leave Investors Waiting for Return Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:54AMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- Merck KGaA’s $6 billion agreement to acquire Millipore Corp. , the U.S. supplier of equipment to biotechnology companies, may leave investors waiting longer for the “pure value creation” the German company promised three years ago when it bought Serono SA, analysts said.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-02 11:20 UPDATE 3-Indonesia reformers set to stay as inquiry splits Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:43AMBy Olivia Rondonuwu and Telly Nathalia
Indonesia reformers set to stay as inquiry splits Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:33AMJAKARTA (Reuters) - A parliamentary probe failed on Tuesday to resolve bitter divisions over the fate of two key pro-market policymakers in Indonesia's cabinet, signalling conflict over economic reform would continue.
EU Socialists Seek to Stop ‘Locusts’ From Preying on Greece Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:58AMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- European socialist leaders proposed setting up an emergency fund to stop the “locust swarm of speculators” from swooping on countries like Greece that tumble into financial distress.
HCA Plans Bond Sale as Junk Spreads Stabilize: New Issue Alert Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:56AMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- HCA Inc., the hospital chain taken private in a $33 billion leveraged buyout, plans to sell bonds as concern subsided that Europe will suffer a financial crisis and investors returned to the U.S. market for high-yield debt.
Corporate Bond Risk Falls in Europe, Credit-Default Swaps Show Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:50AMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- The cost of protecting European corporate bonds from default fell, according to traders of credit-default swaps.
Autistic student works hard to succeed at Manual High School Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:22AMThrough the sheer force of perseverance, he's become one of the top students in his class
Some retirees use reverse mortgages to pay for affluent lifestyle Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:13AMWhat many people have now — house, lifestyle, neighborhood, friends, church, club — is exactly what they’d like to keep. Unfortunately many older folks simply don’t know how or where to look to find the funds that would allow them to do so.
Waha Board approves issuing AED 1 billion mandatory convertible bonds or Sukuk Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:09AMWaha Capital P.J.S.C. board, the diversified Abu Dhabi-based ADX-listed holding company, decided to issue mandatory convertible bonds or Sukuk with a AED 1 billion value and distribute 12.5% as share dividends as bonus shares.
In Waterford, a dose of budgeting reality Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:05AMWaterford - In time, Jan. 7, 2010, might prove to
Philippines mulls $500m sukuk issuance Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:04AMPhilippines mulls $500m sukuk issuance
MAF Asset Management reduces fund size to $1bn Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:00AMDubai-based Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management has reduced the capacity of its Elite Mena Equity Fund from its target of $1.5-$2 billion (Dh5.5-Dh7.3bn) to $1bn due to tight liquidity and tougher market conditions, according to Habib Oueijan, Managing Director and Head of Mena Investments at MAF Asset Management.
Even the Smart Guys Don't Always Get it Right Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:52AMIn today's volatile market, investors who don't react quickly to signs of trouble can get burned.
Europe: Learning Lessons from the Crisis Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:05AMAs Europe embarks on its projected recovery, wide differences in economic performance and financial stresses will persist, IMF officials say.
Europe: Learning Lessons from the Crisis Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:05AMFor small and very open countries with fixed exchange rates—the three Baltic republics and Bulgaria—there is really no alternative to seeking EMU membership as fast as possible.
Report: Monroe County Board approves maintenance programs Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:03AMAt the Feb. 16 Monroe County board of commissioners meeting, Ron Polka, Monroe County Highway Engineer, received approval for the following resolutions:
Moody's: Stable Outlook For Global Shipping Industry, But Recovery Hampered By Oversupply Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:00AMMilan, February 25, 2010 -- The fundamental credit outlook for the global shipping industry is stable, reflecting the fact that conditions are unlikely to deteriorate further in the sector, says Moody's Investors Service in a new Industry Outlook. However, the rating agency cautions that some segments, especially containers, will continue to under-perform throughout 2010.
Greek Bonds Decline Amid Threat of Downgrades; Bunds Advance Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:36AMFeb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Greek bonds slid, pushing the premium investors demand to hold the nation’s 10-year securities instead of German bunds to the most in more than two weeks, amid concern the country’s credit ratings may be downgraded.
IESI-BFC Ltd. Announces Strong Results for the Three Months and Year Ended December 31, 2009 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:21PMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 23, 2010) - IESI-BFC Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX:BIN)(NYSE:BIN) reported financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2009. (