Tag Archives: hoping
US: Harry To Visit Areas Hit By Superstorm Sandy
Residents of Seaside Heights are hoping the royal visit will help lift spirits and, more importantly, boost tourism. Continue reading
Equity Investing Is Alive and Well
NEW YORK (Wisdom Tree) — Conventional wisdom says we are living in a fixed income world. Fear and uncertainty in the markets have crowded investors into areas of perceived safety, such as money market funds, U.S Continue reading
Weak earnings reports weigh on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street after several big companies including Bank of America reported financial results that fell short of what analysts were hoping for. Continue reading
Exclusive: Fed pushes banks to ignore rivals when setting bonuses
By Lauren Tara LaCapra NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve is pushing banks to ignore competitors' performance when awarding bonuses, and focus squarely on their own profitability, according to pay consultants and other people familiar with the matter. The central bank is hoping to change a deeply ingrained habit on Wall Street: awarding bonuses to senior executives based in part on whether the company's performance lagged or beat rivals. .. Continue reading
Here’s how you’ll really use your tax refund
If you’re like a lot of Americans, chances are you’re hoping you’ll get a tax refund this year. Continue reading
67-Year-Old Steve Martin — SHAPING UP for My Newborn Baby
Hoping to stay alive long enough to see his newborn kid graduate elementary school, 67-year-old Steve Martin worked on his fitness by hitting the road on his workout bike this week. Continue reading
Obama’s latest stimulus plan: raise the minimum wage
President Obama’s proposal to raise the federal minimum wage would help millions of working families struggling to make ends meet. Continue reading
Oil drilling concerns to be addressed says environment minister
Oil and gas drilling companies hoping to drill near municipalities could be restricted by new rules being considered by Quebec’s government. Continue reading
Chrysler aims to dominate Super Bowl ad blitz
The smallest of the US automakers is hoping to score big during Super Bowl XLVII after having tossed touchdowns in the previous two games with a pair of breakthrough ads. Continue reading
