Royal Bank raises some fees
April 13, 2012
As debt-heavy Canadians become more cautious about borrowing, the banks are looking to higher fees to make up the shortfall.
Canada
Lenders, management - Comments closed
Strikes halt Greek ferries before Orthodox Easter
April 10, 2012
Ferry services to Greek islands and nearby Italy were halted Tuesday by a 48-hour strike that is expected to hit the start of the country’s […]
Banks, technology - Comments closed
U.S. Local Governments Cut Payrolls to Lowest Level Since 2006 - Bloomberg
April 8, 2012
U.S. local-government payrolls fell to the lowest level in more than six years in a sign that municipalities still face fiscal strains almost three years […]
management, technology - Comments closed
Euro Set for Biggest Weekly Drop in 7 Months on Debt Woes - Bloomberg
April 7, 2012
The euro headed for the biggest weekly drop against the yen in seven months as Spain
US nominee for World Bank job to visit 7 countries
March 28, 2012
Jim Yong Kim, the Obama administration’s nominee to head the World Bank, is starting a global tour to promote his candidacy with stops in Africa, […]
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Gas prices still climbing, top $4 in 6 states
March 16, 2012
Gasoline prices rose again Friday and are now averaging more than $4 in six states plus Washington, D.C.
Retail gasoline prices were up a penny on […]
USA, management - Comments closed
Man accused of embezzlement from Chesterfield company is taken into custody
March 13, 2012
The chief executive of Metropolitan Urological Specialists PC was taken into custody today by U.S. Marshals after appearing in federal court in St. Louis and […]
Canada Says It Expects Free-Trade Agreement With Europe by End of the Year - Bloomberg
March 12, 2012
Canada said it expects to have a free trade deal with Europe completed by the end of this year.
Carnival slashes outlook on Concordia incident
March 10, 2012
Carnival says its earnings this year could be trimmed by as much as 82 percent due to the sinking of the Costa Concordia off of […]
Personal Finance, USA - Comments closed