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  • How Greece Could Create Another Round of Systemic Risk Pt 1 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:32PMThis is a continuation of my first essay, How Greece Could Create Another Round of Systemic Risk Pt 1. That essay focused on how Greece, while a small player in the Eurozone, could trigger another round of systemic risk as a result of the interlaced European banking system.   Now this is where things get REALLY tricky. Because of the intertwined nature of the derivatives market, a Greek default ...
  • Wells Fargo offers settlement to Alameda County retirement association Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:58PMJudge will decide Thursday whether to approve settlement
  • Wells Fargo turns to cost cuts as recovery stalls Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:04PMWells Fargo 2nd-qtr profit jumps 30 pct; turns to cost cutting as economy continues to sputter
  • EnerCom, Inc. to Host the Oil & Gas Conference® 16 August 14-18, 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:00PMEnerCom, Inc. will host The Oil & Gas Conference® 16 at the Westin Denver Downtown on August 14-18, 2011 in Denver.  The Conference is the oldest and largest energy investment conference hosted in Denver, showcasing more than 100 presenting companies over four days with a combined enterprise value of approximately $1.5 trillion.
  • Advisory business pays off for Charles Schwab Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:53AMBOSTON -- Discount broker Charles Schwab Co. said Monday that its second-quarter profit rose 16 percent as growth in its advisory business for individual investors offset a decline in trading revenue.
  • Wells Fargo 2Q profit leaps 30 pct; defaults drop Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:51AMThe number of uncollected loans and credit card bills dropped sharply, enabling the bank to release a big chunk of money.
  • European, U.S. debt worries push TSX lower Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:47PMThe Toronto stock market closed lower but gold stocks helped check losses as the precious metal moved further into record territory as traders sought safe havens amid worries about government debt
  • Murdoch may lose grip on News Corp Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:22PMAnalysts say it is possible Rupert Murdoch may lose his grip on News Corporation if its shares continue to fall.
  • UPDATE 3-News Corp shares slide as hacking scandal deepens Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:45AM* Shares slump 7.6 pct to two-year low on heavy volume * Takeover target Austar shares also fall on worries bid maystall * Austar says deal is still on track; competition ruling duethis week (Adds shareholder ...
  • The rule of “build less – prices are higher” in Moscow no longer works: experts Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:58PMBy midsummer 2011 the real estate market of Moscow and Russia was again at a crossroads, as, indeed, the entire macro-economic situation in general. The first half of 2011, it would seem, finally convinced everyone that the crisis is over, reminded the correspondent BakuToday in the analytic center IRN.ru.
  • Microsemi’s Latest Deal Gets Strong Initial Reviews Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:36PMMicrosemi’s latest buy gave shares a boost, in Technology
  • Treasurer to retirees: Show me the money Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:44AMThe Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association has until the end of summer to provide Colorado Treasurer Walker Stapleton with background information on its financial projections, Stapleton told Republicans in Grand Junction on Friday. Stapleton, a Republican who last year unseated Democrat Cary Kennedy, told about 60 Republicans at Two Rivers Convention Center that he questions the ...
  • Water world Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:36PMWhen the stock market collapsed a few years ago, I was feeling like Greece — broke. So I decided to embark on an austerity program. The first thing to go would be the $150-a-month gym membership. I used the swanky lap pool everyday. But it was tough to justify shelling out...
  • This retiree is sitting pretty Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:28PMWidow can live well today - and leave her kids a legacy - by tweaking her holdings to hang on to what she has
  • Americans Lose Faith in Stock Pickers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:47AMMoney continues to pour out of mutual funds that buy U.S. stocks
  • Indian rupee eases in light volume, oil payments eyed Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:43AMMUMBAI: The Indian rupee nudged lower in thin trade on Friday with choppy shares providing little direction, while gains in most Asian currencies were offset by a weaker euro.
  • Google Q2 results are rosy Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:35AMSAN FRANCISCO -- Google Inc. CEO Larry Page`s traditionally frosty relationship with Wall Street turned into a warm embrace Thursday after the Internet search leader released strong financial results for its latest quarter.
  • Netflix will raise rates for 2nd time in 8 months Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:33AMNetflix has provoked the ire of some of its 23 million subscribers by raising its prices by as much as 60 percent for those who want to rent DVDs by mail and watch video on the Internet.
  • Congress to grill Bernanke Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:31AMFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke may feel surrounded when he testifies before Congress this week.
  • US STOCKS-Bernanke halts Wall St rally; Google soars late Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:20PM* Fed not about to take action, Bernanke says * JPMorgan shares rise after bank beats profit forecasts * Google shares advance in extended trading after results * Dow off 0.4 pct, S&P down 0.7 pct, Nasdaq ...
  • Wall Street slips as it rethinks Ben Bernanke comments Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:17PMStocks fell on Thursday as investors reassessed comments by Bernanke about stimulus and semiconductor shares weakened.
  • Poor timing Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:17PMAli explains how the tax could hurt Egypt’s economy, which is already fragile after the revolution, particularly given its status as an emerging market. He says that the best solution for now is to fix the numerous economic problems facing the nation before focusing on rebuilding.
  • Groupon adds 11 underwriters, new risk warning Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:16PMSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Groupon Inc, the largest online daily deals company, has added 11 new underwriters for its upcoming initial public offering.
  • Bernanke halts Wall Street rally; Google up late Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:10PMNEW YORK: Stocks fell on Thursday, July 14 as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke backed off hints additional near-term stimulus could be on the way, removing a possible catalyst from a market already facing plenty of obstacles.
  • Footsie hit by concern over US status Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:09PMLONDON FTSE 100 CLOSE 5,846.95 -59.48
  • Oil Field Services And Equipment Boom Times As Ultra Deep Water And Shale Plays Proliferate: Which Stocks Will Benefit? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:41AM67 WALL STREET, New York - June 25, 2011 - The Wall Street Transcript has recently published its Oil And Gas: Drilling, Exploration, Equipment And Services Report offering a timely review of these sectors to serious investors and industry executives. This special feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers ...
  • Gold Targets $1600 Per Ounce - New Nominal Record, Silver Surges 9% in 24 Hours as Dollar Falls Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:30AMGold has risen to new record nominal highs at $1,594.45 per ounce and silver has surged another 3% to over $39 per ounce after yesterday’s 6% rise. Today’s London AM Fix gold fix was $1,592.50 £987.54 and €1,119.04 – all of which are new record nominal highs.
  • Oil Steady Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:29AMOil prices are still holding steady after what I would consider more headwinds than positives. The EU sovereign debt issues are still evolving with Italy now thrown into the mix. The
  • Swiss Stocks Drop for Fourth Day in Five; Swatch Slips Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:28AMStocks in Switzerland declined for a fourth day in five after Moody’s Investors Service said the U.S. may lose its Aaa credit rating as lawmakers debate increasing the government’s debt limit.
  • Most Asian Stocks, U.S. Futures Drop on Moody’s; Euro Climbs Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:01PMMost Asian stocks and U.S. equity- index futures fell while the euro strengthened versus the dollar after Moody’s Investors Service said the American government may lose the Aaa credit rating it’s held since 1917.
  • Japan Stocks Gain for First Time in 3 Days Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:24AMTrading houses led Japanese stocks higher for the first time in three days after Credit Suisse Group AG initiated coverage of the sector with an “overweight” rating, and China’s economic growth beat estimates, improving the outlook for Japan’s biggest export market.
  • FOREX-Dollar falls sharply after Bernanke; euro rebounds Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:07AM* Euro bounces from 4-month low vs dollar * Bernanke opens door to possibility of more easing * Yen hits 4-month high overnight, markets still nervous (Updates prices, adds details) NEW YORK, July 13 (Reuters) ...
  • Famed 1980s business book’s impact questioned Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:34PMOne of the most famous business books ever published was “In Search of Excellence.”
  • Fasig-Tipton president sees reason for optimism after sale Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:30PMTo cope with the correction that has hit the Thoroughbred marketplace in recent years, tempered expe
  • Arts patron accused of hiding assets Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:21PMMichael Antonello lost his insurance license in 2009 and owes millions in court judgments.
  • Century Bancorp, Inc. Announces Record Earnings, Up 24%, for First Six Months of 2011; 6% Asset Growth to $2.6BB ... Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:45PMCentury Bancorp, Inc. today announced record net income of $7,922,000 for the first six months ended June 30, 2011, or $1.43 per share diluted, an increase of 24.1% compared to net income of $6,383,000, or $1.15 per share diluted, for the same period a year ago.
  • Global share plunge continues Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:41PMThe carnage on global stock markets continued overnight with US shares falling again and stocks in Europe sliding to four-month lows as jitters intensified over the deepening eurozone debt crisis.
  • Netflix rates rise up to 60 pct for DVD, streaming Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:38PMNetflix is raising its prices by as much as 60 percent for millions of subscribers who want to rent DVDs by mail and watch video on the Internet.
  • Short on Cash and Know-How, U.S. Geothermal Industry Stumbles Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:34PMIn November 2009, Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. received $57.9 million from the federal government to expand its Faulker 1 pow...
  • EA Shares Getting Crushed on PopCap Deal Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:34PMPlants and zombies are helping wipe out about $270 million worth of market value from Electronic Arts.
  • Gold hits record high on debt fears and chance of more Fed stimulus Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:30PMGold closed at a record high Tuesday, surpassing its previous high set in May, as some investors ran back to the classic haven amid global financial markets’ latest turmoil. The metal also got a boost as the minutes of the...
  • Near-Term Option Bears Converge on Collective Brands Inc. Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:43AMCaris & Co. weighed in on footwear hotshot Collective Brands Inc. (PSS - 14.55) on Monday, with the analysts upgrading their opinion to "average" from "below average." Nevertheless, the shares of PSS retreated in sympathy with the broader equities market, and it appears the options crowd is betting on an extended slide for the stock -- through the end of the week, at least.By the time the dust ...
  • News Corp Has Lost $7 Billion In 4 Days Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:30AMWant to get a sense of just how bad the News of the World phone hacking scandal has been for Rupert Murdoch ? Look no further than News Corp market value.
  • Fifth Third Bank to Launch the DTS® System Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:24AMCINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With businesses looking to streamline back-office operations and focus on their sales and customer service, Fifth Third Bank has a new tool to help its Commercial Banking clients maximize the efficiency of the deposit process. Fifth Third Bank has teamed with International Financial Services, Inc., a leading company specializing in web-based solutions for financial ...
  • Fidessa “Tropicalizes” Trading System for Brazil Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:18AMSAO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fidessa “tropicalizes” trading system for Brazil Front to middle-office trading solution fully tailored to meet growing customer demand.
  • Zimbabwe: Kingdom Moots Recapitalisation, ZSE Relisting Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:18AMKINGDOM Financial Holdings Ltd (KFHL) directors are expected to recommend a recapitalisation plan for approval by shareholders and to press for a vote for the relisting of the financial services group on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange at a forthcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).
  • Ill. comptroller promoting pet adoption on website Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:11AMwebsite to help find new owners for homeless dogs and cats.
  • When Ambanis lose 5, their investors lose 4 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:39AMNew Delhi: Billionaire brothers Mukesh and Anil Ambani are taking a big hit on their wealth due to a slew of controversies and alleged scams, but the money put in by public investors in their companies is no less affected.
  • Profits Climbing to 51-Year Average as S&P 500 Multiples at Crisis Levels Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:07AMEarnings growth in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index is climbing back to the average rate since the 1960s as the U.S. economy recovers, even with equity valuations stuck near credit-crisis levels.
  • Imperial Suicide Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:25PMThe US economy was a free-market success story for a hundred years...from the end of the US War Between the States to the end of the Vietnam War. It was the richest, fastest-growing, most innovative, most competitive, and most admired economy in the world.