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Report: Moscow spy saga tied to Boston bombings case
A U.S. diplomat was expelled for allegedly trying to recruit a senior Russian anti-terrorism official Continue reading
Yemen kidnappers free Finnish couple, Austrian
SANAA (Reuters) – Yemeni kidnappers have released a Finnish couple and an Austrian man more than four months after they were seized in the capital Sanaa. Continue reading
Another Regulatory Slap for JPMorgan Chase
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — JPMorgan Chase said in a regulatory filing Wednesday that it received a “Wells-type” notice in March that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission intends to bring a possible enforcement action against the bank related to its bidding practices in the organized power markets. A Wells notice is a notification from a regulator that it intends to bring an enforcement action against a company and gives the recipient of the notice a chance to argue why such an action is unnecessary. Continue reading
Limping Lincoln brand gets bump from sedan sales
Ford Motor Co.’s struggling Lincoln division caught a much-needed break last month, with a sharp upturn in sales for its new MKZ sedan following months of weak demand that raised questions about the luxury brand’s long-term survival.Once a dominant nameplate in the U.S. market, Lincoln has fallen off the radar screen for most American luxury buyers, senior company officials admit, a downfall they … Continue reading
Insider-trading trial of SAC Capital’s Steinberg to start November 18
A federal judge has set November 18 for the start of the criminal trial of Michael Steinberg, the most senior employee of Steven A. Continue reading
Driving with pets increases crash rates, study says
As the head of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Ray LaHood repeatedly stated his goal to reduce distracted driving, such as talking while driving Continue reading
Bleak Canada first-quarter earnings outlook may mask market upside
By John Tilak TORONTO (Reuters) – Corporate Canada looks set to post lackluster first-quarter results, but lowered expectations and a sharp selloff earlier this week may set the stage for near-term share price gains. Continue reading
Auditor for Herbalife and Skechers resigns amid insider trading probe
KPMG was forced to resign as auditor for both Herbalife and Sketchers, both companies announced on Tuesday, after a senior partner at the center of an insider trading probe was fired by the accounting firm.In separate statements, Herbalife and Sketchers acknowledged that KPMG had resigned as their auditor. The shares of both companies were halted during early trading, with speculation rife about t… Continue reading
A reward credit card for those who carry a balance
Bank of America just rolled out a new type of reward credit card for people who carry a balance. The BankAmericard Better Balance Rewards card gives customers $25 cash back each quarter if they pay more than the minimum required each month and make that payment on time.“There was definitely a need for this that was not being met,” said Titi Cole, Bank of America’s senior executive for retail produ… Continue reading
