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European stocks take breather as gold hits record
European stock markets took a breather Wednesday following big gains the previous day as investors awaited key economic news out of the U.S. Meanwhile, gold struck another new record high as the dollar continued to weaken. Comment?
Post offices to turn into 'People's Bank'
... visited, or rarely visit, their post office will be encouraged to return. Lord Mandelson said: 'Growing financial services at the Post Office will help secure the future of the network. 'At a time when some banks and financial services companies are ... Comment?
Lloyds boss faces Holyrood grilling
A bank chief is due to be questioned by MSPs as part of a Holyrood probe into the banking sector. Comment?
Anthracite Capital defaults on debt payments
Anthracite Capital Inc. on Tuesday said it defaulted on debt payments, and the specialty finance company may not be able to continue to operate. Comment?
ZAPmedia Explores Parallels Between the 1918 Spanish Influenza and H1N1
As fear of the H1N1 virus spreads worldwide, the media continues to draw parallels to the Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1920. Dr. Comment?
Students from UOG, GCC, NMC win scholarships
First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business awarded five Guam students the 2009 First Hawaiian Bank-Guam Business Businesswoman of the Year scholarships. Comment?
... the company adding more of GE's stock to its portfolio until there is more clarity and stability in GE's financial services arm, which could still be impacted by issues in the commercial real estate market. The firm has set GE's target price for the ... Comment?
Average mortgage value grows to record: AFG
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The average size of a new mortgage in Australia rose to a record high in November, as property prices increased and investors continued to re-enter the market. Comment?
The Man Who Will Run NBC
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Before he knew how to drive, Stephen Burke had the distinction of being perhaps the only teenager in Rye, N.Y., who knew the difference between ratings and share when measuring television audiences . Comment?
Bull run for bonds may be over
With interest rates so low and threatening to rise, more investment professionals are publicly warning the 30-year bull market for bonds may be over. Comment?
Published: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 5:09 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 5:09 a.m. Under Jeff Zucker's guidance in the last few years, NBC Universal's USA Network has become a powerhouse on cable, Bravo and Syfy have become branded destinations with their own distinctive programming and MSNBC has emerged as the liberal ... Comment?
Virtual Law Office for Escrow Accounts
Baltimore, MD December 2, 2009 -- As part of it's drive to deliver next generation banking services, an innovative Long Island bank is eliminating the need for attorneys to go to their branches to open and close escrow accounts by delivering the process, including electronic signatures, over a secure website. Comment?
The Federal Reserve needs to watch the economy, especially interest rates, the same way that all-time hockey great Wayne Gretzky watched the puck, according to Charles Plosser, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Comment?
Futures point to Wall Street extending gains
Stock index futures pointed to U.S. shares mostly extending their gains on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average having hit a 14-month closing high in the previous session. Comment?
ICBC in talks to buy stake in Cathay Financial: sources
China's ICBC is in talks to buy a stake in Taiwan's Cathay Financial , sources said on Wednesday, in a potential $3.4 billion deal that would be the first direct investment by a Chinese bank into a Taiwan financial group. Comment?
Battle lines drawn over plan for new supermarket
Battle lines have been drawn by campaigners in Bingley fighting against Tesco's plans for a superstore on the town's former cattle market site. Comment?
European stock markets took a breather Wednesday following big gains the previous day as investors awaited key economic news out of the U.S. Meanwhile, gold struck another new record high as the dollar continued to weaken. Comment?
Mandelson gives Post Office a boost
... ranging from a business account to children's savings. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said growing financial services would help secure the future of the postal network, which has suffered a wave of closures in recent years. A public consultation ... Comment?
Closing was 'first of a series of strikes' not yet overcome
Carol Sheerer of UNITE and Tultex workers protested the proposal to allow China into the World Trade Organization on Nov. Comment?
Swift Transportation Taps the Principal Financial Group for Retirement Plan Services
Swift Transportation said that it has chosen the Principal Financial Group as its defined contribution and nonqualified plan service provider. Comment?