Archive for July, 2009

St. Jude Medical plans debt securities offering (AP)

Friday, July 24th, 2009

AP - Medical device maker St. Jude Medical Inc. said Thursday it is offering senior debt securities and could use the proceeds to pay debt, buy back stock or fund general purposes.Source:St. Jude Medical plans debt securities offering (AP)

European stocks pull back at open (AFP)

Friday, July 24th, 2009

AFP - Europe's main stock markets fell at the start of trade on Friday, after surging the previous day to levels last seen in January on positive US economic data and corporate results.Source:European stocks pull back at open (AFP)

Bankrate to be taken private in deal with Apax (AP)

Friday, July 24th, 2009

AP - Bankrate Inc. said Wednesday it had agreed to be acquired by New York-based private equity firm Apax Partners in a $571 million deal that will take the consumer-finance Web site operator private.Source:Bankrate to be taken private in deal with Apax (AP)

Introduction to Gold Bullion Investing. Interesting Things to Consider

Friday, July 24th, 2009

In the case you are thinking about the long term investment (not a short term one) then you need to keep in mind that choosing gold bullion investment will be the perfect decision for you to make. If you have already had some thoughts about this type of investment opportunity ...

Netflix posts higher 2Q profit, sales (AP)

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

AP - Netflix Inc.'s second-quarter profit coasted past expectations as recession-weary customers continued to embrace its DVD-by-mail and streaming movie service.Source:Netflix posts higher 2Q profit, sales (AP)

Obama sees "battle" as financial plan forges ahead (Reuters)

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Reuters - The Obama administration advanced its financial regulation reform agenda on Tuesday, moving ahead on reshaping the $92-billion student loan market and unveiling a proposed shake-up for credit rating agencies.Source:Obama sees "battle" as financial plan forges ahead (Reuters)

Bernanke fights for Fed independence (Reuters)

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Reuters - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday fought hard to protect the independence of the U.S. central bank and keep responsibility for consumer protection on financial products in its hands.Source:Bernanke fights for Fed independence (Reuters)

Online Credit Protection – Find The Best Credit Protection Online

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Due to the large number of scams, it has become essential that you use the credit protection services, which can be easily found online. If you are also one of the persons that rely on credit, then it is normal for you to get concerned about your credit reports. ONLINE ...

Obama on health revamp: Debate is `not a game' (AP)

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

AP - President Barack Obama sought Wednesday to cast the intensifying health care debate in terms that matter to ordinary people, promising to offer more savings, security and treatment to millions. Assailing his critics, he declared, "This debate is not a game."Source:Obama on health revamp: Debate is `not a game' ...

Wells Fargo profit rises; credit losses up (Reuters)

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Reuters - Wells Fargo & Co on Wednesday said quarterly profit increased 47 percent as strong mortgage banking results and the acquisition of Wachovia Corp offset rising credit losses.Source:Wells Fargo profit rises; credit losses up (Reuters)