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Debates for GOP 8th District candidates set Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:14PMA pair of debates for 8th District congressional candidates have been scheduled for next month, before the May 4 primary.
Putnam Announces Distribution Rates for Class A Open-End Funds Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:30AMBOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - 03/12/10) - The Trustees of The Putnam Funds declared the following distributions today. RECORD PAYMENT ---------------- FUND NAME AND DISTRIBUTIONS DATE DATE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Putnam American Government Income Fund - Class A Shares (PAGVX) ------------------------------------------------------------ $0.0460 per ...
Power Corporation of Canada - Financial results for 2009 and dividends Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:11PMPower Corporation of Canada reported today operating earnings of $867 million or $1.81 per participating share for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared with $1,271 million or $2.70 per share in 2008.
CoBiz (COBZ) Plans To Redeem TARP In Late 2010; Read On For A Senior Banking Analysts Viewpoint Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:25AM67 WALL STREET, New York - March 11, 2010 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Pacific & Southwest Regional Banks Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 37 page feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue is available by ...
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 @ 11:08PMThe 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....
Some Fund Firms Shredded Investor Wealth In Decade Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:42AMNEW YORK -- To 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 en...
Some Fund Firms Shredded Investor Wealth In Decade Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:29AMSome Fund Firms Shredded Investor Wealth In Decade
FundWatch: Some fund firms shredded investor wealth in decade Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:25PMTo 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.
Secretive group scrambles to meet terms of new lobbying law Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:21PMBay State corporate titans spent months behind closed doors pushing their joint agenda with top political leaders...
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.
American Funds Rank Highest for Wealth Creation, Janus Lowest Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:28AMMarch 1 (Bloomberg) -- American Funds, the biggest active manager of stock and bond mutual funds, created the most wealth for investors in the past decade, while Janus Capital Group Inc . destroyed the most, Morningstar Inc. said today.
Dollar Set to Rally as Stocks Stagnate Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:55AMDavid 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) -
Public Record Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:09AMDocket
The price of safe investing is soaring Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 8:22PMVolatility, 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.
Time to speak up for or against annuities Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:09AMThe 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 @ 2:30AMOTTAWA -- 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.
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 @ 11:44AMPIERRE -- 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....
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 @ 11:31PMRisk-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.
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 @ 4:28PMCORRECT: 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.
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 @ 12:04PMWhen 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 @ 6:25PMAs history goes, Barack Obama ranks as one of the Top 3 presidents since 1901.
Investors Could Use a Hedge Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 6:55AMBy Jack Willoughby Scoreboard | Fund Scope You don't have to look far to see why Americans are wary of standard products: They lost 22% of their retirement nest egg in 2008 -- or $3.9 trillion of the total $17.8 trillion, says the Investment Company Institute.
State trooper killed in crash Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 12:05AMCAREY -- A State Highway Patrol cruiser responding to a call in Wyandot County crashed Thursday night, killing one state trooper and injuring another.
Flood help focus of trip to D.C. Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 12:05AMFindlay and Ottawa officials will travel to Washington, D.C., next week to continue flood control lobbying efforts.
High unemployment expected to linger Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 12:05AMThe worst of the economic downturn is over, but unemployment will remain high for three more years, an investment bank leader said Thursday.
Merger talks continuing Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 12:04AMA draft of a contract for the merger of the Findlay City and Hancock County health departments will undergo further revision following a township trustee association meeting this week.
School board may seek tax renewal Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 12:04AMResidents of the Riverdale School District may be heading to the polls again, as early as May.
Putnam County Commissioners approve utility rate change Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 12:03AMOTTAWA -- Putnam County residents who leave their residences vacant for six months or longer can contact the county commissioners to get a reduction in water and sewer bills.
Public Record Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 12:03AMDocket