Author Archives: the HedgeCo News Team
Daily News, New York, Guerrilla Investing Column
Dec. 29–In the next five years, the proliferation of broadband and wi-fi will create huge opportunities for growing companies and even greater risks for those with entrenched positions. Broadband access is ramping up in the home, and wi-fi is becoming […]
Morningstar Column
Dec. 29–With the Dow topping 10,000 and the financial media churning out “What’s in Store for 2004?” stories by the dozen, I thought this week might be a good opportunity to take a step back andlook at what really matters […]
Chicago Tribune Bill Barnhart Column
Dec. 28–Early in the new year, the Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to make it easier for investors to do something they currently show little interest in–betting that stock priceswill drop. As a two-year experiment, the SEC proposes to […]
Henderson questioned on `market timing’ ; Watchdog gave only 24 hours’ notice before `aggressive’ interrogation w Twelve firms still to be visited
THE FINANCIAL Services Authority has begun its crackdown on “market timing” in the UK fund management industry, swooping on Henderson Global Investors and a number of other firms to interrogate themabout their procedures for combating the abuse. The City watchdog […]
Fidelity
Fidelity, clearing firm explore idea of ‘time-stamping’ trades to halt abuses By DIANA B. HENRIQUES New York Times Friday, December 26, 2003 In the mutual fund world, they call it “the hard 4,” the unyielding 4 p.m. Eastern time deadline […]
Cira Centre scores three tenants
Law firms, hedge fund to take 374,000 square feet Brandywine Realty Trust has signed leases totaling 374,000 square feet in Cira Centre, a planned 28-story office tower located in the University City District of Philadelphia adjacent to Amtrak’s 30th Street […]
Market Report: Traders’ drink merger hopes fuel Christmas cheer for FTSE ; MARKET REPORT
IN THE absence of any major corporate or economic news, traders were left to gossip about which companies they believe are most likely to be bid for in 2004. One can’t blame them. Christmas Eve ispretty much the quietest day […]
Three Tenants Sign Leases for New Philadelphia Office Building
Dec. 25–A new University City office building that was initially proposed 19 months ago moved a big step closer to reality yesterday, with three tenants signing the first leases. Together, they would occupy almost half of the 28-story tower that […]
Similar troubles
Similar troubles, different experiences Heartland flourishes despite SEC charges; Strong struggles By KATHLEEN GALLAGHER [email protected], Journal Sentinel Thursday, December 25, 2003 Strong Capital Management Inc. and Heartland Advisors Inc. both stand accused of misdeeds, but they’ve had very different experiences […]
In Brief
Nation Court rules for haggling: Cell-phone companies are free to offer whatever deals they want to consumers, even if some customers end up with better deals than others, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday. The U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
Brandywine Realty Trust Announces Signed Leases Totaling 374,000 Square Feet at Cira Centre; Catalyst for Continuing University City Renaissance
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 24, 2003–Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) today announced that it has signed leases totaling 374,000 square feet in Cira Centre, its planned landmark28-story office tower located adjacent to Amtrak’s 30th Street Station in the University City […]
Italy takes steps to protect Parmalat Investigation reveals decade- long effort to mask liabilities using front companies
As the Italian government and the board of Parmalat moved to protect the Italian dairy giant from creditors pending its restructuring, Italian magistrates said Tuesday that they had sketched thebroad outlines of a tangled account-rigging scheme dating back more than […]