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Congress looks for answers in Madoff scandalLawmakers took a hard look at the alleged $50 billion investment scam engineered by Bernard Madoff Monday, and one key Congressman vowed to take action to shake up the regulation of the nation's financial system.
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Securities Lawsuits Leapt in '08
Securities-fraud lawsuits increased in 2008 due largely to a rash of filings against financial firms by investors who sustained losses from the mortgage meltdown.
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Securities-fraud lawsuits increased in 2008 due largely to a rash of filings against financial firms by investors who sustained losses from the mortgage meltdown.
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Wells Fargo buys $730 mln in receivables from GE unit
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Wells Fargo & Co. said late Monday it bought about $730 million in loan and lease receivables from GE Healthcare Financial Services, a unit of GE Capital. The receivables are mostly related to the financing of dental and eye care practices and equipment. Wells Far ... more »
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Wells Fargo & Co. said late Monday it bought about $730 million in loan and lease receivables from GE Healthcare Financial Services, a unit of GE Capital. The receivables are mostly related to the financing of dental and eye care practices and equipment. Wells Far ... more »
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Bond Issues Likely to Rise
The investment-grade bond market is expected to surge in the first quarter of this year, as the level of debt to be renewed hits its highest level for three years.
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The investment-grade bond market is expected to surge in the first quarter of this year, as the level of debt to be renewed hits its highest level for three years.
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Cigna to cut 1,100 jobs, or 4% of workforce, by mid-year
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Cigna Corp. said late Monday that it will cut 1,100 jobs, or about 4% of its workforce, by mid-year to lower costs. As a result, Cigna plans to take a $30 million to $40 million charge in the fourth quarter.Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stoc ... more »
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Cigna Corp. said late Monday that it will cut 1,100 jobs, or about 4% of its workforce, by mid-year to lower costs. As a result, Cigna plans to take a $30 million to $40 million charge in the fourth quarter.Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stoc ... more »
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Stocks in the Spotlight Monday
AT&T and Saks fell. Las Vegas Sands and Allied Capital rose.
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AT&T and Saks fell. Las Vegas Sands and Allied Capital rose.
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LDK cuts fourth-quarter revenue outlook on slower demand
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- LDK Solar Co. late Monday cut its fourth-quarter revenue outlook to $425 million to $435 million from $555 million to $565 million previously forecast on slower demand. The manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers said clients requested delays in shipments until 2 ... more »
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- LDK Solar Co. late Monday cut its fourth-quarter revenue outlook to $425 million to $435 million from $555 million to $565 million previously forecast on slower demand. The manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers said clients requested delays in shipments until 2 ... more »
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Endo Pharma to buy Indevus Pharma for $370 million
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. said late Monday it agreed to acquire Indevus Pharmaceuticals Inc. for about $370 million. Under the agreement, Endo will pay $4.50 a share for each Indevus share, and up to an additional $267 million, or $3 a share for each Indevus s ... more »
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. said late Monday it agreed to acquire Indevus Pharmaceuticals Inc. for about $370 million. Under the agreement, Endo will pay $4.50 a share for each Indevus share, and up to an additional $267 million, or $3 a share for each Indevus s ... more »
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Monaco Hires Coaching Staff
The RV maker has retained several firms to help it evaluate its options.
Forbes.com – 22 hours, 44 minutes ago – comment?
The RV maker has retained several firms to help it evaluate its options.
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Apple, Tyson, Barnes & Noble are big movers
AP - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
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AP - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
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