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Power Financial Corporation - Financial results for 2009 and dividends Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:14AMPower Financial Corporation's operating earnings for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $1,533 million or $2.05 per share, compared with $1,974 million or $2.69 per share in 2008.
At Longleaf, 'Partners' Is More Than a Name Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:00AMShareholders rank high at this boutique.
Stock Ideas Shared By Gates and Buffett Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:27PMBy guruek. (GuruFocus, March 10, 2010) I meant to write about stock ideas shared by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates for quite some time and I always expected something good would come out of it. Read more » »
Toll roads bill heads to House Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:03PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Legislation to allow the state Parkways Authority to operate additional toll roads in the state (SB427) advanced to the full House of Delegates Wednesday -- with a new version of a discount plan for commuters who use E-ZPass to pay Tur...
BrightTALK Hosts Panel Presentation on Social Media for Asset Management Firms Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:11AMInteract With Asset Management Marketing Experts Live on BrightTALK
BrightTALK Hosts Panel Presentation on Social Media for Asset Management Firms Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:00AMSAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - WHAT: "Social Media: Can you Afford to Miss It?" panel presentation hosted by BrightTALK As Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter have proven to be a very effective approach to reaching professional audiences, the need for a comprehensive social media marketing strategy in the asset management industry has become vital. Attend this live, free interactive ...
Is your retirement fund leaking? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:07PMFrequent trading by fund managers can inflate costs that aren't reflected in the numbers most investors watch. That's money from your retirement kitty.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (N.Y.) Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:16PMThe New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority is the largest transit agency in the U.S. The M.T.A. oversees New York City subway and bus lines, the Long Island Rail Road (L.I.R.R.) and Metro North commuter rail systems, Long Island Bus and Staten Island Rapid Transit.
Eric Schurenberg: Where the Next 401(k) Will Come From Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:26AMRobert Reynolds, CEO of Putnam Investments, wants to reform the U.S. retirement savings system, but there's plenty of reason why he shouldn't really want to....
Secretive group scrambles to meet terms of new lobbying law Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:26PMBay State corporate titans spent months behind closed doors pushing their joint agenda with top political leaders...
FundWatch: Some fund firms shredded investor wealth in decade Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:16PMTo learn that your mutual-fund firm’s lineup posted negative returns over a decade is one thing; to realize that almost $60 billion of investors’ wealth was wiped out is another matter entirely.
Benchmark Report: Despite economy, Canadian employers contributing more, and more employees contributing the maximum ... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:17AMCanadian employers are increasing contributions to their group retirement plans and more employees are maximizing their contributions to get full employer matching contributions, according to the 2009 Capital Accumulation Plan Benchmark Report.
Power Companies Seek 8.2 Percent Rate Hike in West Virginia Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:13PMAppalachian Power and Wheeling Power say they're seeking an 8.2 percent rate increase in West Virginia
Dollar Set to Rally as Stocks Stagnate Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:00AMDavid Wright, manager of the Sierra Core Retirement Fund, says the value of the dollar could skyrocket as investors flee riskier assets.
Great-West Lifeco Preferred Share Issue and Redemption of Series D Preferred Shares Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:49PMWINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Feb. 23, 2010) -
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The price of safe investing is soaring Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 8:17PMVolatility, low interest rates and skittish companies are squeezing investors whose priority is keeping what they have. And even with higher prices, the guarantees have gotten smaller.
Gabelli Global Multimedia Trust Expands Investment Team Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:35AMRYE, N.Y.----The Board of Directors of GAMCO Investors, Inc. on February 22, 2010 announced the addition of Christopher J. Marangi to the investment team of the Gabelli Global Multimedia Trust.
Time to speak up for or against annuities Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:14AMThe Labor and the Treasury departments want to know whether you think requiring employers to offer lifetime annuities as a rollover option to retiring workers is a good idea.
Progress Edition: Putnam County prepared for an improved economy Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:25AMOTTAWA -- The national economic downturn is not a new experience in Putnam County, economic development officials say. The county has faced troubles before and bounced back.
Progress Edition: Banks, credit unions: We're making loans Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:24AMIt turns out the dark cloud that has been plaguing the banking industry may have a silver, or even gold, lining, and bankers say 2010 is going to be a better year.
Seasoned Entrepreneur S.G. Samuels, Releases New FOREX Hardcover, Paperback and eBook, Receiving the iUniverse Editors ... Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 1:00AMForex Expert Launches Award Winning Book and New Website - SecretForexReport.com - Reveals How To Get Rich Now On This Secret Multi-Trillion Dollar Market - Trading Money, Not Stock
Cement fund 'could self--destruct' Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:34AMPIERRE -- South Dakota voters might be asked this fall to change the amount state government receives annually from the cement--plant trust fund. The Legislature is considering whether to place a constitutional amendment on the November general election ballot....
Capital Group Defies Mutual Funds as Investors Desert Activists Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:27AMThen he pulls a manila folder from a shelf in his office 33 stories above Los Angeles and starts reading out numbers. The fund was up 10.7 percent annually during the past 15 years compared with 8 percent for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index , he says.
State of the County: bad roads Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 8:25AMHancock County's 363 miles of county roadways include 116 miles in poor or very poor condition, county officials said Tuesday during a "State of the County" address.
Top 5 Putnam Funds Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 10:05AMSome of Putnam's top performers include, Putnam American Government Income A , Putnam Diversified Income A , George Putnam Fund of Boston A ,Putnam Global Income A ,Putnam Global Utilities A
News in Brief Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 11:21PMRisk-averse companies and investors, a preponderance of large, hostile deals and heightened regulatory scrutiny have combined to increase the average length of time it takes for M&A deals to complete by more than a third since the financial crisis, according to new data.
The Price Of Safety Just Went Up Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 11:08PMInvestors battered by market upheaval, including a 6% stock slide in recent weeks, have a new mantra for their portfolios: preserve, protect and defend.
The leading source for mutual fund intelligence Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 5:07PMPutnam Investments has launched an online tool to help financial advisors talk to clients about whether or not they should convert to Roth Individual Retirement Accounts. "We are not providing a simple ‘yes' or ‘no,'" said William Cass, senior v.p. and retirement products marketing manager.
Top 3 Convertible Funds Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 11:11AMAdd convertibles to your portfolio with Putnam Convertible Income-Growth A , Franklin Convertible Securities A , Calamos Global Growth & Income A
CORRECT: UPDATE:Sun Life, Manulife 4Q Disappoints Investors; Great-West In Line With Expectations Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 4:22PMCORRECT: UPDATE:Sun Life, Manulife 4Q Disappoints Investors; Great-West In Line With Expectations
Great-West Lifeco reports 2009 results Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 11:59AMGreat-West Lifeco Inc. has reported net income attributable to common shareholders of $443 million for the three months ended December 31, 2009, compared to $525 million in 2008. On a per common share basis, this represents $0.468 per common share for the three months ended December 31, 2009, compared to $0.586 per common share for 2008.
BUSINESS WIRE: Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results part_1/2 Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 3:38PMMITTEILUNG UEBERMITTELT VON BUSINESS WIRE. FUER DEN INHALT IST ALLEIN DAS BERICHTENDE UNTERNEHMEN VERANTWORTLICH. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 26% Annual Increase in Book Value per Share NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--10.02.2010-- Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TRH) today reported net income of $137 million, or $2.04 per common share (diluted), for ...
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 3:22PMNEW YORK----Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. today reported net income of $137 million, or $2.04 per common share , for the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to net income of $4 million, or $0.07 per common share , for the fourth quarter of 2008.
Industry Experts Form AllWeather Advisory Board to Provide Thought Leadership on Retirement Income and Plan Sponsor ... Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 9:39AMWELLESLEY, Mass.----F-Squared Investments is proud to announce the formation of the AllWeather Advisory Board, a diverse group of industry professionals sharing insights to improve the state-of-the-art for one of the investment industry’s most critical challenges – providing reliable retirement income for individuals and meeting annual funding requirements for pensions, endowments and foundations.
Simmons Leadership Conference Celebrates "Spirit of Resilience" with Keynote Speakers Angela Bassett, Tina Brown, Mia ... Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 6:00AMBOSTON, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Simmons College today announced the speakers for its April 30 premier Leadership Conference focused on the theme, "The Spirit of Resilience." Featured are keynote addresses by four remarkable women: award-winning actress Angela Bassett, renowned editor and entrepreneur Tina Brown, humanitarian and actress Mia Farrow, and Pulitzer Prize-winning ...
Former gang leader to speak in Shelby: Nicky Cruz cut his teeth on the streets of Brooklyn, now he’s teaching others ... Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 12:11PMWhen it comes to preventing gang activity in Shelby, “it’s time.” “Time for the church to be one — for people to come together for the greater good,” said Jeff Renn, a worship pastor at Putnam Baptist Church. Renn is part of a...
Putnam Investments Webcast to Feature CEO Bob Reynolds, CIO Walter Donovan and Fund Managers on Investment Opportunities Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 10:38AMBOSTON---- EVENT: PUTNAM INVESTMENTS WEBCAST TO FEATURE CEO BOB REYNOLDS, CIO WALTER DONOVAN AND FUND MANAGERS ON INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES DATE: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 TIME: 4:00 PM EST CONTACT: Laura McNamara Putnam Investments 760-1108 laura_mcnamara@putnam.com
Reviving a Struggling Fund Firm Is No Easy Task Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 6:00AMEncouraging signs are mixed with question marks in the effort to jolt Putnam back to life.
Invested in winter Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 11:10PMU.S. Olympic downhill skier Lindsey Vonn counts Red Bull, Rossignol and Rolex as sponsors, but her most important...
Based on the Dow, Barack Obama's among top presidents Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 6:34PMAs history goes, Barack Obama ranks as one of the Top 3 presidents since 1901.
Who's News in Sales and Marketing Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 11:25PMA weekly round-up of the latest promotions and executive appointments.
Dan Caple Joins MassMutual's Retirement Services Sales Team Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 2:15PMIn response to a strong pipeline of new business opportunities, MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has added to its sales team in the South/Central Division. Dan Caple has joined MassMutual as managing director, reporting to George Sutherland, South/Central divisional sales manager.
Putnam Investments CEO Reynolds Urges Action - This Year - to Strengthen All of America's Retirement Savings Systems Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 9:25AMBOSTON----Speaking at the National Institute on Retirement Security in Washington, D.C. today, Robert L. Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer, Putnam Investments, urged Congress and the Obama administration to launch a comprehensive effort this year to strengthen all of America’s retirement savings systems, public and private.
Putnam Ranked No. 1 Fund Family by Lipper/Barron’s Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 7:38AMBased on the strong performance Putnam Investments funds delivered across a wide variety of asset types in 2008, the annual Lipper/Barron s Fund Families Survey has selected Putnam as the No. 1 mutual fund family of 61 offerings.
Walsh joins Treasury Group Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 5:12PMPeter Walsh has been appointed head of retail distribution for Treasury Group.
Putnam Investments Ranked #1 in Lipper/Barron's Best Mutual-Fund Families Survey Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 8:19AMBOSTON----The 2010 annual Lipper/Barron's Fund Families Survey, which ranks mutual fund companies based on their performance across a variety of asset types, both foreign and domestic, has ranked Putnam Investments #1 out of 61 fund families based on its funds’ performance during 2009.
Best-performing mutual funds Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 4:34AMThe following are the leaders, based on one-year returns as of Thursday, for capital appreciation funds and small cap funds.
Putnam board modifies its investment policy Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 4:12AMPutnam Township modified its investment policy last week, allowing the township more flexibility and diversity in selecting the institutions with which it invests its $2 million.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-28 15:31 UPDATE 2-T. Rowe Price profit climbs, assets rise Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 9:58AMBy Svea Herbst-Bayliss