February 6, 2012

Fed should raise rates in 2013, Bullard says

The Federal Reserve should start raising interest rates next year, a top Fed official said on Monday, arguing that many years of near-zero rates will do little to return economic output to pre-recession …

Categories: Economic News 

Greeks delay bailout talks as Merkel demands action

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Greece on Monday to make up its mind fast on accepting the painful terms for a new EU/IMF bailout, but the country’s political leaders responded by delaying their decision …

Categories: Economic News 

Wall St edges lower after string of gains

Stocks closed slightly lower on Monday as lingering questions about Europe’s debt crisis and corporate earnings overshadowed growing optimism about economic growth after a five-week rally. The S&P has …

Categories: Investing News 

Wall Street edges lower after string of gains

Stocks edged lower on Monday as investors found little reason to extend a five-week rally on lingering uncertainty over whether Greece would accept the terms of a bailout. Another deadline lapsed in Athens …

Categories: Investing News 

Lazard takes 4Q loss as revenue plunges

Investment bank Lazard Ltd. reported a loss for the fourth quarter on Monday as revenue from financial advisory and asset management services plunged.

Categories: Earnings News 

Sysco Q2 earnings dip on inflation costs

Sysco Q2 earnings dip on inflation costs

Categories: Earnings News 

[$$] Lazard Swings to Fourth-Quarter Loss

Lazard Swings to Loss Lazard swung to a loss in the fourth quarter as the investment bank struggled with a slump in advisory revenue and higher-than-expected compensation costs despite slashing year-end bonuses.

Categories: Earnings News 

The Children’s Place to Webcast Review of Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2011 Financial Results

SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc. today announced that in conjunction with the release of its fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 financial results, you are invited to listen to the …

Categories: Earnings News 

Loews 4Q profit tumbles on lower investment income

Diversified holding company Loews Corp. said Monday that its fourth-quarter net income fell 42 percent, mostly due to lower investment income and an increase in insurance reserves.

Categories: Earnings News 

Why Homebuilder ETFs are Holding Their Own

U.S. homebuilder stocks and exchange traded funds have posted substantial gains after hitting lows late last year. Recent housing data, positive earnings reports and easing unemployment are all supporting …

Categories: Investing News 

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