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UDR Announces Closing of Common Stock Offering and Exercise of Underwriters Overallotment Option Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:12PMUDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR) announced today the closing of its public offering of 20,700,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $25.00 per share, including ...
Boomers bank on less inheritance Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:27AMAs recently as five years ago, economists marveled that baby boomers stood to inherit anywhere between $41 trillion to $136 trillion as their parents passed on. The legacies from members of the Greatest Generation to their boomer offspring promised to become history's greatest intergenerational transfer of wealth.
Boomers bank on smaller inheritance Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:04AMIncreasing life spans and health care costs, plus two recessions, are prompting economists to lower the estimates of how much baby boomers stand to inherit as their parents pass on, from as much as $136 trillion to $8.4 trillion.
UDR Announces Proposed Offering of Common Stock Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:13PMDENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UDR, Inc. (NYSE:UDR) today announced that it plans to sell 15,000,000 shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. UDR also plans to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,250,000 shares to cover overallotments, if any. All of the shares of common stock will be offered by the Company and will be issued under a currently ...
What $100 Got You In 1954: Lessons In Art And Growth Stocks Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:08AMFor me, a C-note was serious money in the summer of 1954. New York and the country were in the throes of recession, which in those days normally was induced by excesses in inventory accumulation and plant over expansion, not financial mufti puffti. “What was good for General Motors was
Deals of the Day: Energy Transfer Increases Offer for Southern Union Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:04AMDeals of the Day gathers all the biggest news of the morning related to mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies, financing and private equity.
Financials Weekly Notes – GS, CS, RBS, JPM & MET Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:06PMBelow are some notes published this week from Trefis for those following financials including Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), Credit Suisse ( CS ), The RBS Group (NYSE:RBS), JPMorgan Chase
Bank of America's 2-Cents-on-Dollar Mortgage Offer Faces Court Hurdle Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:38PMThe $8.5 billion settlement may hinge on whether a judge agrees that the world's largest bond buyers struck a generous-enough deal for all investors
No time to form a picket line Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:27AMTeachers and civil servants today are manning the picket lines to fight off UK Government plans to make them work longer, contribute more and receive less when they retire. But private sector pension scheme trustees are facing far greater problems.
StanCorp Financial Upgraded Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:40PMWe are upgrading StanCorp to Neutral based on its excellent underwriting track record, continued better performance at Asset Management segment and active share repurchases.
Bank of America Looks To Put Mortgage Mess Behind It Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:44AMNorth Carolina-based Bank of America will compensate investors who lost money on mortgage-backed securities.
KB Home Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:00AMKB Home , one of America’s premier homebuilders, today reported results for its second quarter ended May 31, 2011. Highlights and developments include the following:
With Vital Signs Dimming, Weak Inflation May Be Balm Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 2:06PMThe breaking of the commodity super cycle could be a fresh unforeseen plus factor for the world economy.
Moody's Upgrades Prudential Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 12:00PMMoody's has affirmed the debt rating of Prudential at 'Baa2' and upgraded its outlook to positive from stable.
Kentucky Attorney Says Elder Financial Abuse Is A Growing Problem Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 1:00PMOlder people in Kentucky and their loved ones should be on the lookout for signs of fraud and financial abuse, and report it if it happens, Bowling Green elder abuse lawyers say.
Zacks Investment Research: Equity Market Anomalies for June 24, 2011 Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:16PMCHICAGO, June 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks Investment Research presents their newest list of stocks featured in their weekly Equity Market Anomalies, which describe how to profit from stock market opportunities. The stocks in this article focus on the profitable Value style anomaly. Stocks include: American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG ), MetLife , Inc. (NYSE: MET ), Deutsche Bank AG ...
Income for Life, at a Price Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:03PMWhile lifetime income guarantees on variable annuities offer protection against investment losses, they are complicated and expensive
Variable Annuities: Lifelong Income, High Cost Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 4:38PMGuarantees make annuities more appealing—and more complex
Style Anomaly: Value versus Growth Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:00PMTake a closer look at the grudge match between value and growth, and find out if one set of stocks really outperforms the other on average.
Upside & Downside Scenarios for AIG's Stock Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:07AMAIG's ( AIG ) two most important business divisions are the property & casualty insurance and investments businesses, which contribute around 47% and 41% respectively of the $27.50
Research and Markets: Saudi Arabia Insurance Report Q1 2011 - Provides a Breakdown of the Market Shares of the Various ... Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 5:43AMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "Saudi Arabia Insurance Report Q1 2011" report to their offering.
ADP, Carrefour; Gilead Sciences, Goldman, MetLife: U.S. Equity Preview Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 4:43PMShares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading on June 13. Stock symbols are in parentheses.
StanCorp Reiterated at Underperform Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 3:05PMWe retain our Underperform rating on StanCorp as the company is facing a slowdown in top-line growth and having higher exposure to commercial mortgages loan.
Kass Katch: Buy Insurers Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 1:03PMThis blog post originally appeared on RealMoney Silver on June 9 at 8:39 a.m. EDT. Across almost every sector of the market, the insurance stocks represent one of the most attractive areas in which to invest. As depicted in the following table, the group has rarely been as inexpensive statistically. ... Click to view a price quote on PRU . Click to research the Insurance industry.
Revisiting Omaha Beach, Honoring America's Finest Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 2:14PMThe coast of Normandy, pre D-Day's anniversary, was my latest outing, a no-nonsense rocky peninsula,
Prudential Resumes Share Buyback Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 8:45AMPrudential has announced the resumption of its share buyback program.
MetLife to Pay Eligible Life Insurance Policyholders $1.5 Billion in Policy Dividends Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 7:43AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) has announced that three of its life insurance subsidiaries (Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New England Life Insurance Company, and General American Life Insurance Company), approved an aggregate payment amount of approximately $1.5 billion in policy dividend payments to eligible life insurance policyholders for 2011. “Our public company ...
Lifetime-income promise fuels surge in variable annuities Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 6:50AMNEW YORK — U.S. insurers' sales of variable annuities jumped 24 percent in the first quarter, led by policies that promise lifetime income and protect against market declines, at a time when investors are still wary of stocks.
Stock jitters fuel annuity sales Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 2:13AMU.S. insurers' sales of variable annuities jumped 24 percent in the first quarter, led by policies that promise lifetime income and protect against market declines, at a time when investors are still wary of stocks.
Stock market jitters are boon for annuities Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 9:35PMBut high fees mean that upside potential in such contracts is fairly limited, expert says.
Are Life Insurance Loans a Bad Idea? Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 11:56AMBefore you borrow from your life insurance policy, consider the dangers.
Lifetime-Income Promise Fuels Surge in Variable Annuity Sales Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 8:07AMU.S. insurers’ sales of variable annuities jumped 24 percent in the first quarter, led by policies that promise lifetime income and protect against market declines, at a time when investors are still wary of stocks.
Smart Money - Alyeska's Parekh runs ahead of the pack Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 11:56PMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Analysts who cover initial public offerings had little enthusiasm for first-quarter deals for debt-laden companies like hospital chain HCA Holdings Inc and pipeline operator Kinder ...
Not a Flashy Investor, Just Successful Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 8:20PMMartin Sass runs a boutique investment firm with $8 billion in assets. He doesn’t believe in get-rich-quick schemes and has “a healthy degree of paranoia.”
Investor Martin Sass Outpaces Market With Steady Approach Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 4:42AMMartin Sass runs a boutique investment firm with $8 billion in assets. He doesn’t believe in get-rich-quick schemes and has “a healthy degree of paranoia.”
Artio Global Management Announces Launch of Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 7:43AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Artio Global Management LLC (“Artio Global”) yesterday launched the Artio Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund (AEFAX, AEFIX), a no-load fund focused on opportunities presented by fixed income instruments denominated in currencies of emerging market countries, as well as other investments. The fund will be co-managed by Elena Liapkova, CFA and Donald Quigley, CFA. Elena ...
Legendary Hedge Fund Trader Paul Tudor Jones Reports Q1 Trades Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 8:10AMBillionaire, legendary hedge fund trader Paul Tudor Jones reported his portfolio at the The Tudor Group. As of 03/31/2011, The Tudor Group owns 663 stocks with a total value of $2.2 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells that have the impact to portfolio of more than 0.1%. Read more » »
Gold, Banks On The Agenda For Billionaires Soros, Paulson Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 6:27PMFirst-quarter updates on portfolios run by the super rich show mixed views on the yellow metal, Wal
Howard Marks' Oaktree Capital Reports Q1 Portfolio; Buys XCO, CIT, MLU Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 3:55PMRenowned distressed debt investor Howard Marks' firm Oaktree Capital just reported their first-quarter portfolio. Oaktree specializes in debt investing, but they do invest in common stocks and preferred stocks. As of 03/31/2011, Oaktree Capital owns 50 stocks with a total value of $4 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells. Read more » »
Howard Marks' Oaktree Capital Reports First Quarter Portfolio Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 10:40AMRenowned distressed debt investor Howard Marks' firm Oaktree Capital just reported their first quarter portfolio. Oaktree specializes in debt investing, but they do invest in common stocks and preferred stocks. This is the stock portfolio of Oaktree. As of 03/31/2011, Oaktree Capital owns 50 stocks with a total value of $4 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells. Read more » »
StanCorp Approves 3M Share Buyback Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 7:45AMThe board of directors of StanCorp Financial Group authorized another 3 million shares to its current share repurchase program.
Hedge Fund Giant John Paulson's Portfolio Update; Buys HPQ, WY, RIG Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 8:55AMHedge fund giant John Paulson reported his Q1 portfolio at Paulson & Co. With more money pouring in, Paulson bought a lot more stocks. He added to his gold positions in the first quarter. As of 03/31/2011, Paulson & Co. owns 108 stocks with a total value of $34.3 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells. Read more » »
Hedge Fund Giant John Paulson's Portfolio Update Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 8:10AMHedge fund giant John Paulson reported his Q1 portfolio at Paulson & Co. With more money pour in, Paulson bought a lot more stocks. He added to his gold positions in the first quarter. As of 03/31/2011, Paulson & Co. owns 108 stocks with a total value of $34.3 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells. Read more » »
MetLife Declares Second Quarter 2011 Preferred Stock Dividends Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 3:45PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced today that it has declared second quarter 2011 dividends of $0.2555555 per share on the company’s floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock, Series A (NYSE: METPrA), and $0.4062500 per share on the company’s 6.50% non-cumulative preferred stock, Series B (NYSE: METPrB). Both dividends are payable June 15, 2011 to shareholders of ...
AIG IPO A-OK? Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 1:36PMAccording to Treasury, this IPO's a "go."
AIG's 2 Most Important Divisions Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 10:03AMAt some point this month, the U.S. government will look to unload part of its massive stake in AIG ( AIG ), one of the largest insurance companies in the world. Early estimates are that the
AIG, US treasury to sell $9 billion in stock Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 7:46PMAIG shares have fallen by more than a third this year, bringing the stock close to the government's $28.72-a-share break-even point.
Treasury may pull out of AIG stock deal Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 12:34PMNEW YORK (Reuters)—American International Group Inc. and the U.S. Treasury on Wednesday said they will sell around $9 billion in AIG stock, but sources familiar with the situation said the Treasury would pull the sale if it can not be done profitably.
Treasury Could Halt $9 Billion Sale Of AIG Stock If Deemed Unprofitable Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 8:54AMNEW YORK (Ben Berkowitz and Clare Baldwin) - American International Group and the Treasury on Wednesday said they will sell around $9 billion in AIG stock, but sources familiar with the situation said the Treasury would pull the sale if it cannot be done profitably.
AIG US$9b offering could be pulled, say sources Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 10:45PM NEW YORK, May 12 — American International Group and the US Treasury yesterday said they would sell around US$9 billion (RM26.8 billion) in AIG stock, but sources familiar with the situation said the Treasury would pull the sale if it could not be done profitably. AIG shares have fallen by more than a third this year, bringing the stock close to ...