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Monthly Archive April, 2012

Statistics office confirms Spain back in recession

April 30, 2012

Spain’s National Statistics Institute confirms that the country’s economy shrank 0.4 percent in the first quarter, placing the country back in recession.
The contraction, announced Monday, […]

USA, banks - Comments closed

Olin reports first-quarter earnings

April 28, 2012

Olin Corp. reported first-quarter net income of $38.7 million, or 48 cents per share, compared with $133.7 million, or $1.66 per share, in the corresponding […]

Uncategorized, credits - Comments closed

Europe Shifts Crisis Focus to Growth as Merkel Backs Draghi Call - Bloomberg

April 26, 2012

Europe may add an annex to its budget treaty spelling out how countries can boost growth as the bloc shifts its emphasis on tackling the […]

economics, online - Comments closed

Annan calls Syria situation `bleak’

April 24, 2012

International envoy Kofi Annan has told the U.N. Security Council that the situation in Syria is “bleak,” expressing particular alarm at reports that government troops […]

legal, technology - Comments closed

Infoblox surges following IPO

April 23, 2012

Shares of technology firm Infoblox soared in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange Friday, rising 35% versus their offering price.
The network infrastructure […]

credits, management - Comments closed

UN authorizes 300 Syria cease-fire observers

April 21, 2012

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution expanding the number of U.N. observers in Syria from 30 to 300 and demanding an immediate […]

business, term - Comments closed

Got bad credit? Card issuers want you again

April 20, 2012

Credit card issuers are ramping up lending to consumers with poor credit. But borrowers beware: The terms aren’t always going to be good.
Lending […]

USA, money - Comments closed

Obama moves to curb oil speculators

April 18, 2012

The Obama administration proposed new measures Tuesday to limit speculation in the oil markets, seeking to draw a contrast with Republicans who have been […]

marketing, money - Comments closed

US business stockpiles grew 0.6 pct. in February

April 16, 2012

U.S. companies restocked at a steady pace in February, suggesting businesses are more hopeful about sales.
The Commerce Department said Monday that business stockpiles rose a […]

finance, news - Comments closed

Treasuries Gain for Fourth Straight Week on European Debt - Bloomberg

April 15, 2012

Treasuries advanced for a fourth straight week, in the longest stretch of gains since August, as concern the European sovereign-debt crisis was worsening drove demand […]

lenders, mortgage - Comments closed