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The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. to Redeem Adjustable Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 15, 2003–The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE:BSC), today announced that it has called for redemption all of its outstanding Adjustable Rate Cumulative PreferredStock, Series A (NYSE: BSC PrA, CUSIP No. 073902207) (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), for […]

The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. to Redeem Adjustable Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 15, 2003–The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE:BSC), today announced that it has called for redemption all of its outstanding Adjustable Rate Cumulative PreferredStock, Series A (NYSE: BSC PrA, CUSIP No. 073902207) (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), for […]

The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. Declares Preferred Stock Cash Dividend

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 15, 2003–The Board of Directors of The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of 68.75 cents per share on the outstanding shares of AdjustableRate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, payable January 15, 2004 to […]

The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. Declares Preferred Stock Cash Dividend

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 15, 2003–The Board of Directors of The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of 68.75 cents per share on the outstanding shares of AdjustableRate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, payable January 15, 2004 to […]

Gas-price surge in U.S. brings calls for inquiry

Natural gas prices in the United States have surged nearly 50 percent in the past two weeks despite an apparent lack of events that normally create such spikes, like tight supplies or forecasts ofunusually cold weather. The frenzied climb in […]

Monday’s Commodities Roundup

NEW YORK (AP) – Crude futures prices settled slightly higher Monday on the New York Mercantile Exchange, sending the clear message that even Saddam Hussein’s capture couldn’t quell its determinationto move higher. Ahead of the day’s trade, market participants roundly […]

WEDDING; The Love boat; Sailors find romance at regatta

It’s clear sailing ahead for a couple who met during a regatta. Elizabeth Carmany and George Perreten were married recently at Trinity Church in Newport, R.I. Their reception was at the New York Yacht Club in Newport. Formerly of Boston, […]

COSMO’S WORLD; Get a kick from these holiday flicks

Hollywood can’t make enough good holiday movies fast enough. Because, after all, how many times can you watch Albert Finney in the musical version of “A Christmas Carol?” Here are some locally flavored holiday movies I’d like to see made. […]

Pru brokers say Galvin exaggerates probe facts

Two former brokers at Prudential Securities’ Boston office yesterday vehemently denied allegation they engaged in widespread fraudulent trading, charging Secretary of State William Galvin’s office ofthrowing out “exaggerated or misstated facts.” The responses by Martin Druffner and Skifter Ajro were […]

Finger pointing follows leap in natural gas prices

Finger pointing follows leap in natural gas prices By SIMON ROMERO New York Times Saturday, December 13, 2003 Houston — Natural gas prices have surged nearly 50% since Thanksgiving despite an apparent lack of events that normally create such spikes, […]

Emerson Poynter LLP Announces Class Action Against Pilgrim Baxter & Associates, Ltd. on Behalf of Purchasers of PBHG Family of Funds — PBHG, PBHEX, PBTCX, PBMCX

Emerson Poynter LLP Announces Class Action Against Pilgrim Baxter & Associates, Ltd. on Behalf of Purchasers of PBHG Family of Funds — PBHG, PBHEX, PBTCX, PBMCX HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) — A class action lawsuit has been filed in […]

Topical Tips

Q: I have a With Profits Investment Bond that I took out with NPI in 1995. Although it produced good growth in the early years its value has reduced substantially of late and I understand returns inthe future are likely […]