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Emerging-Market Stocks Gain, Erasing 2010 Loss; Yen Weakens Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:49AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Emerging market stocks rose, erasing their 2010 losses, and higher-yielding currencies strengthened against the yen after China said exports soared the most in three years.
Franklin prefers India to China for equities Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:15AMIndia offers better opportunities for equity investors compared with China as the growth potential is stronger and there are more quality Indian companies to choose from, Franklin Templeton's International Chief Investment Officer Stephen Dover said today.
Emerging Market Stocks Climb, Erasing MSCI Gauge’s 2010 Losses Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:07AMEmerging-market stocks rose, helping the benchmark index recoup losses this year, amid optimism economic growth will bolster corporate earnings.
Franklin prefers India to China for equities Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:29AMFranklin prefers India to China for equitiesFranklin prefers India to China for equities
Rick Frisbie of Franklin Resources, Inc. to Speak at Analyst Conference Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:40PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - March 9, 2010) - Rick Frisbie, senior vice president and chief administrative officer of Franklin Resources, Inc., is scheduled to speak at the UBS Asset Gathering Conference in Boston, Massachusetts on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at approximately 11:40 a.m. Eastern Time.
Rick Frisbie of Franklin Resources, Inc. to Speak at Analyst Conference Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:25PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - Rick Frisbie, senior vice president and chief administrative officer of Franklin Resources, Inc., is scheduled to speak at the UBS Asset Gathering Conference in Boston, Massachusetts on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at approximately 11:40 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible at http://cc.talkpoint.com/ubsx001 ...
Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Month-End Assets Under Management Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:41PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - March 8, 2010) - Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton Investments) ( NYSE : BEN ) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management by the company's subsidiaries of $556.3 billion at February 28, 2010, compared to $548.0 billion at January 31, 2010 and $377.6 billion at February 28, 2009.
Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Month-End Assets Under Management Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:30PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton Investments) (NYSE: BEN - News ) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management by the company's subsidiaries of $556.3 billion at February 28, 2010, compared to $548.0 billion at January 31, 2010 and $377.6 billion at February 28, 2009. ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT Preliminary (In billions) 28-Feb-10 ...
SEC norms hit NRI investments Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:31PMThe tightening of compliance norms by US regulator Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) may force foreign financial companies in India with operations in the US to revisit their business strategy for NRIs based in that country.
Templeton Global Income Fund ("GIM") Announces Dividend Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:42AMFORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - March 4, 2010) - Templeton Global Income Fund ( NYSE : GIM ) today announced its regular monthly dividend from net investment income of $0.042 per share, payable on March 31, 2010 to shareholders of record on March 17, 2010 (Ex-Dividend Date: March 15, 2010).
Templeton Global Income Fund ("GIM") Announces Dividend Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:35AMFORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - 03/04/10) - Templeton Global Income Fund (NYSE: GIM - News ) today announced its regular monthly dividend from net investment income of $0.042 per share, payable on March 31, 2010 to shareholders of record on March 17, 2010 (Ex-Dividend Date: March 15, 2010). The Fund's investment manager is a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN ...
Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Annual Stockholders Meeting Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:42PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - March 3, 2010) - On Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Franklin Resources, Inc. will hold its annual stockholders meeting at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, in the H. L. Jamieson Auditorium, at the company's headquarters located at One Franklin Parkway, Building 920, San Mateo, California. To listen to the meeting via teleconference, please call (877) 480-6346 in the U.S. or (706 ...
Templeton buys S.Korea, Malaysia bonds Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:36PMFranklin Templeton Investments, manager of US$187 billion of fixed income assets, is buying South Korean and Malaysian bonds on bets currency gains will boost returns as sovereign risk weighs down developed debt markets. "Growth will be slow in traditional core fixed income markets, but not necessarily other countries," said New York- based Rob Waldner, Franklin Templeton's global bond fund ...
Templeton buys S.Korea, Malaysia bonds Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:27PMFranklin Templeton Investments, manager of US$187 billion of fixed income assets, is buying South Korean and Malaysian bonds on bets currency gains will boost returns as sovereign risk weighs down developed debt markets.
Templeton Says Buy Korea, Malaysia Debt to Avoid Sovereign Risk Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:08PMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Franklin Templeton Investments, manager of $187 billion of fixed income assets, is buying South Korean and Malaysian bonds on bets currency gains will boost returns as sovereign risk weighs down developed debt markets.
March 2, 2010 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:25PM"Slowly and tentatively, some companies are rescinding pay cuts made during the recession," the Wall Street Journal reported in a feature article yesterday.
Taiwan stocks at week closing high; state buying seen Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:39AM* State funds seen propping up prices after by-elections
AIG posts $8.9 bn loss on loan repay, reserves Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:10AMAmerican International Group Inc reported a quarterly loss of $8.9 billion, hurt by loss reserves and efforts to repay the US government, as it struggles to find its feet more than a year after its $182.3 billion rescue.
AIG posts $8.9 billion loss on loan repay, reserves Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:14PMAIG.N ) reported a quarterly loss of $8.9 billion, hurt by loss reserves and efforts to repay the U.S. government, as it struggles to find its feet more than a year after its $182.3 billion rescue.
Markets greet budget Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:47PMMUMBAI: The stock markets cheered the efforts of the Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee for setting the trend for the next four years by announcing the fiscal consolidation road map and the continuation of fiscal stimulus measures.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-26 20:14 UPDATE 8-AIG posts $8.9 bln loss on loan repay, reserves Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:43PMBy Paritosh Bansal
AIG posts $8.9 billion loss on loan repay, reserves Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:00PMBy Paritosh Bansal
Greg Johnson of Franklin Resources, Inc. to Speak at Conference Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:03PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - February 23, 2010) - Greg Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Franklin Resources, Inc., is scheduled to speak at the CLSA AsiaUSA Forum in San Francisco, California on Monday, March 1, 2010 at approximately 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time.
Greg Johnson of Franklin Resources, Inc. to Speak at Conference Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:46PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - 02/23/10) - Greg Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Franklin Resources, Inc., is scheduled to speak at the CLSA AsiaUSA Forum in San Francisco, California on Monday, March 1, 2010 at approximately 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible at the CLSA and Franklin Templeton websites. A recorded replay will be ...
Should investors seek out new frontiers? Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:21AMInvesting in 'new' emerging markets is only for the brave.
Templeton Releases Closed-End Fund's Portfolio Allocation Update Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:54AMFORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - February 18, 2010) - The Templeton closed-end Fund referenced below, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange, today released a portfolio allocation update containing the following information as of January 31, 2010:
Templeton Releases Closed-End Fund's Portfolio Allocation Update Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:42AMFORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - 02/18/10) - The Templeton closed-end Fund referenced below, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange, today released a portfolio allocation update containing the following information as of January 31, 2010: -- Asset Allocation -- Portfolio Characteristics -- Net Currency Distribution -- Country Distribution To obtain a copy of the update, please contact ...
Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust Declares Monthly Dividend Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 2:39PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - February 16, 2010) - Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust ( NYSE Amex : FTF ), a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., announced today a dividend of $0.076 per share, payable March 15, 2010, to shareholders of record on February 26, 2010 (Ex-Dividend Date: February 24, 2010).
Franklin Universal Trust Declares Monthly Dividend Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 2:24PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - February 16, 2010) - Franklin Universal Trust ( NYSE : FT ), a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., announced today a dividend of $0.038 per share, payable March 15, 2010, to shareholders of record on February 26, 2010 (Ex-Dividend Date: February 24, 2010).
Tuesday wrap: Stock markets gain on higher commodities, economic data and hope for Greece Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 7:46AMThe Toronto stock market closed sharply higher Tuesday, led by a solid showing in the commodities sector as the U.S. dollar weakened. Investors were also encouraged by economic data and hopes that Greece can get its financial problems under control.
Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust Declares Monthly Dividend Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 8:14PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - 02/16/10) - Franklin Templeton Limited Duration Income Trust (AMEX: FTF - News ), a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., announced today a dividend of $0.076 per share, payable March 15, 2010, to shareholders of record on February 26, 2010 (Ex-Dividend Date: February 24, 2010). Based on the Fund's net asset value (NAV) of $13.13 at the ...
Franklin Universal Trust Declares Monthly Dividend Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 8:11PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - 02/16/10) - Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT - News ), a closed-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., announced today a dividend of $0.038 per share, payable March 15, 2010, to shareholders of record on February 26, 2010 (Ex-Dividend Date: February 24, 2010). Franklin Advisers, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE ...
Energy, mining stocks take TSX higher; N.Y. finds support from economic data Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 2:40PMTORONTO - Mining and energy stocks led the way to a strong gain on the Toronto stock market Tuesday as U.S. dollar weakness and manufacturing data pushed oil and metals prices higher.
Commodity stocks lift TSX; economic news, dealmaking takes N.Y. higher Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 10:45AMTORONTO - The Toronto stock market was off to a positive start to the trading week Tuesday as commodity prices ran ahead on U.S. dollar weakness and some bullish economic data.
China Solar Power Signs Investment Agreement with Suzhou Industrial Park for its Third Thin Film Amorphous Silicon ... Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 4:00AMSAN MATEO, Calif.----China Solar Power, a manufacturer of thin film amorphous silicon photovoltaic solar modules, announced that it has signed an investment agreement with Suzhou Industrial Park for its third solar cell manufacturing facility in China.
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Darby to Raise $150 Million for Colombia Fund (Update1) Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 2:19PMFeb. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Darby Overseas Investments Ltd , the private equity unit of Franklin Resources Inc. , will finish raising the first $150 million this month for a fund that will invest in Colombian infrastructure, fund chief Jorge Castellanos said.
Banking Notes Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 3:32PMCentral bank governors of leading European countries, including Spain and France, will be participating in the two-day conference on financial crisis being hosted by RBI from February 12.
FP has ‘more and more chances’ to get listed this year Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 3:27PMVladescu says Bucharest Stock Exchange could become Romanian economy’s financing tool, despite the absence of tax incentives for stock exchange investors.
Nine O'Clock Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 3:24PMThe commercial exchanges between Greece and Romania were estimated at EUR 1.2 bln last year, down 20 per cent over 2008, on the background of the economic and financial crisis, and this year the value could remain the same or grow slightly, the president of the Hellenic-Romanian Chamber of Trade and Industry (HRCCI), Konstantinos Tsoukalidis (photo), declared yesterday in a press conference ...
Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Month-End Assets Under Management Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 3:38PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - February 8, 2010) - Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton Investments) ( NYSE : BEN ) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management by the company's subsidiaries of $548.0 billion at January 31, 2010, compared to $553.5 billion at December 31, 2009 and $401.7 billion at January 31, 2009.
Franklin Resources, Inc. Announces Month-End Assets Under Management Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 3:30PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - 02/08/10) - Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton Investments) (NYSE: BEN - News ) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management by the company's subsidiaries of $548.0 billion at January 31, 2010, compared to $553.5 billion at December 31, 2009 and $401.7 billion at January 31, 2009. ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT Preliminary (In billions) 31-Jan-10 ...
Save everyday Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 3:26PMSatish works for a management consulting firm. He has worked hard to rise to the position of a project manager. His father, a retired bank officer, had taken a loan to send him to a business school.
Israel supreme court prohibits Sun from exercising warrant Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 1:58AMThe Supreme Court of Israel has banned Sun Pharmaceutical Industries from exercising a warrant to purchase additional Taro shares as temporary injunction remains in effect.
Israeli apex court bars Sun from hiking stake in Taro Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 3:03PMIsraeli drug firm Taro, which is fighting a takeover battle with Mumbai-based Sun Pharmaceutical, on Thursday said that the Supreme Court of Israel has debarred the Indian firm from acquiring further stake in the company.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries prohibited to purchase additional Taro shares while temporary injunction remains in effect Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 6:16AMTaro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. today announced that the Supreme Court of the State of Israel (the “Supreme Court”) has ruled that Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (“Sun”) may not exercise a warrant to purchase additional Taro shares while a previously ordered temporary injunction remains in effect.
Ken Lewis of Franklin Resources, Inc. to Speak at Analyst Conference Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 2:05AMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - Ken Lewis, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Franklin Resources, Inc., is scheduled to speak at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum 2010 in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at approximately 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Franklin Templeton Investments Ranks #1 for 10-Year Performance for Second Consecutive Year in Lipper/Barron's Best ... Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 2:05AMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - For the second consecutive year, Franklin Templeton Investments ranked #1 out of 48 fund families for its funds' 10-year performance in Barron's annual review of U.S.-registered mutual fund families.(1) Barron's rankings are based on asset-weighted returns in five categories -- U.S. equity funds; world equity funds (including international and ...
RPT-India debt valuation rules to hit short-term funds Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 9:48PM(Repeats story issued late on Wednesday)
Ken Lewis of Franklin Resources, Inc. to Speak at Analyst Conference Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 5:50PMSAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - Ken Lewis, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Franklin Resources, Inc., is scheduled to speak at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum 2010 in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at approximately 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible at http://w.on24.com/r ...