Author Archives: the HedgeCo News Team
TheStreet.com Announces Further Expansion of Institutional Services; Independent Research Group LLC Launches In-House Trading Desk
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 5, 2004–TheStreet.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:TSCM), a leading multimedia provider of financial research, commentary, analysis and news, today announced that its wholly ownedsubsidiary, Independent Research Group LLC (IRG), has commenced in-house execution of equity trades on behalf of its […]
Daily News, New York, Guerrilla Investing Column
Jan. 5–Last week, I called some of the smartest stock investors I know. Surprisingly, many were still very bullish. Henry Mehlman has turned around the John Hancock Small Cap and Focused Equity Funds since taking them over during the bear […]
Monday briefing: PAPERS
Observer Insurance companies and analysts are warning that there could be further cuts in bonuses and payouts on with-profits investments this year despite the stock market recovery. America’s Home Depot , the world’s largest DIY retailer, is considering a pounds […]
What a party!while it lasted
IT was a sign of the times that Zainal Alam Kadir changed his cat’s vet. Fed-up with the long wait to have his big affectionate Persian, Creamy, attended to, the then-business reporter had popped hishead into the examination room. The […]
Business & Media: The inside view: Normal service is at hand: The best that can be said about share prices on both sides of the Atlantic is that they are fairly valued
So, I’ve dug out the Windowlene and an old T-shirt. It’s time to give the crystal ball its annual polish before attempting to divine next year’s financial trends in its foggy innards. Its record isno better than a random spin […]
California to Probe Three Mutual Fund Companies
Jan. 3–California Attorney General Bill Lockyer announced Friday that his office will launch an investigation into whether three large mutual fund companies in the state defrauded investors byfailing to disclose deals with brokers that ensured preferential treatment for the companies’ […]
SEC has its cleanup work cut out for it
SEC has its cleanup work cut out for it Normally, agencies avoid controversial decisions in an election year By STEPHEN LABATON New York Times Friday, January 2, 2004 Washington — Defying a quadrennial tradition here, the Securities and Exchange Commission […]
My picks for the world’s winners and losers in 2004
In last year’s office pool, for the second year running, I accurately predicted the best picture Oscar winner. Forget all of the other predictions, which were varying degrees of mistaken; I shouldabeen a film critic. The multiple choices include one, […]
Predictions: Flawed but fun
William Safire Predictions: Flawed but fun By WILLIAM SAFIRE The New York Times Thursday, January 1, 2004 In last year’s office pool, for the second year running, I accurately predicted the Oscar winner for best picture. Forget all of the […]
Strong to cut some employee benefits
Strong to cut some employee benefits Decision not to contribute to retirement plans in 2004 a sign of scandal’s toll By KATHLEEN GALLAGHER [email protected], Journal Sentinel Thursday, January 1, 2004 Strong Financial Corp. informed employees this week it is cutting […]
Market forces: Bears predict sore heads next week
This year looks like ending on a high note. The FTSE 100 index closed yesterday at its highest point for 17 months. It has risen for eight consecutive trading days, its best performance for more thanfour years. The doomsayers and […]
Review of the year, part two: Who received the big bonuses, the blame and the barristers bills : Riches for some, writs for others: Legal briefs
. . . American-style The man with the $6,000 shower curtain – former chairman and chief executive of Tyco Dennis Kozlowski – is on trial with his former finance director for stealing $600m of company cash. US domestic goddess Martha […]