Can sovereign defaults tank the global economy?Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:01AMInvestors are running for the hills these days, shaken to the core by fears that sovereign defaults will roil global markets and derail the shaky recovery. They have a lot to worry about. European leaders will gather for an emergency meeting on Thursday to try to finally hammer out an agreement on a second bailout [...]
Brokerages diversify to survive market conditionsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:02AMDeclining commissions, stagnant markets and increased foreign competition have forced brokerages to enter into marriages as well as new businesses.
Brokerages: forced to adaptMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:19AMFor a quick insight into fundamental changes roiling the brokerage industry, consider Edelweiss, a stalwart of the broking arena, with 70% of its business originating in bread-and-butter equities.
Zambia: President's 2011-2016 Seven Point PlanThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:44AMEVERY effort in developing any country's economy should be counted and Zambia is no exception. The biggest burden however, for the Head of State is to ensure priorities are correctly set in order to meet the designed objectives. If met, these are the objectives upon which the pride of any leadership stems.
Wichford PLC - Offer by Wichford P.L.C.Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:00AMWichford PLC - Offer by Wichford P.L.C.
Differing Approaches to Debt CrisisTuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:40PM“Panic in markets caused by debt crisis,” says the headline in the French newspaper, Le Figaro. Which debt crisis? In Europe, no sooner was one can kicked down the road than another one showed up. Greece disappeared from the headlines. Italy took its place.
Italy, crippled in crisis?Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:24PMFollowing is the International Monetary Fund's statement issued on May 11, after the fourth consultation with the Italian government.
Debt repayment first step on road to financial successFriday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:09PMGeorge and Christine need to take care of school debt before upgrading their condo to a house
Commissary savings at risk to help ill Lejeune vetsWednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:26PMIn these tight budget times, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has learned it must cut current spending to fund new initiatives for veterans. For example, Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), committee chairman, would pay for her Hiring Heroes Act of 2011 (S 951) by extending by three years, to 2014, a higher fee on veterans who reuse their VA home loan authority. So the committee agreed that ...