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Friday, March 31, 2006

Financial CEOs urge against investment barriers (at MarketWatch)

Congress shouldn't have new powers to interfere with, or overturn, decisions about foreign investment in the U.S. made by a Treasury Department-led panel, a group of financial services executives urged Tuesday.

Financial CEOs urge against investment barriers (at MarketWatch)

[$$] Shareholder value: Edging towards a dividend culture (at FT.com)

There has "without question" been a growth in the culture of shareholder value in Japan, says John Alkire, managing director at the investment management arm of Morgan Stanley in Japan.

[$$] Shareholder value: Edging towards a dividend culture (at FT.com)

Thursday, March 30, 2006

The "Buzzword": Buyout

Life is hard enough without having to decipher everything. Each week, Marketplace Money brings you a word or a phrase that has bubbled to the top of the news. For instance -- "Buyout." You hear it, you see it, but do you really know it?

The "Buzzword": Buyout

The Mailbag for March 24, 2006

Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week, advice on teaching kids money management, understanding the difference between good versus bad credit, and applying for student loans as a couple.

The Mailbag for March 24, 2006

Money Secrets

What money secrets are you hiding from your significant other? Money Magazine's Ellen McGirt reveals all's not so fair in love and finances.

Money Secrets

Al Shaheen, Global Fund

Emirates Bank's Al Shaheen Club is launching a new Sharia compliant Global Balanced Fund with investment spread across asset classes including equities, real estate, sukuks and money market products. Minimum investment is $25,000 with no exit fees.

Al Shaheen, Global Fund

Shareholder wants LifePoint to scuttle $330M HCA deal

A large shareholder wants LifePoint Hospitals to abandon its plan to buy five HCA Inc. hospitals and possibly use that money for either debt repayment or share repurchase.

Shareholder wants LifePoint to scuttle $330M HCA deal

TD Ameritrade lifts earnings forecast (at MarketWatch)

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. raised its quarterly earnings forecast late Tuesday after customers of the online broker traded more than expected and increased the amount of money they saved with the company.

TD Ameritrade lifts earnings forecast (at MarketWatch)

TA Associate raises $4.3B in two funds

Buyout firm TA Associates has raised $4.3 billion via two new investment funds, bringing its total capital under management to over $10 billion.

TA Associate raises $4.3B in two funds

Call these investment firms the anti-raiders

With corporate raiders and their black-hatted henchmen populating boardrooms at an increasing rate, a kinder, gentler form of corporate activist is also gaining popularity among hedge funds and other well-heeled investment firms looking for a quick and easy return on their clients' dollars.

Call these investment firms the anti-raiders

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Commerce outsources $1 billion in investments

Commerce Bancshares Inc. is shifting more client assets out of its proprietary investment funds, most of which have been managed from St. Louis, into funds led by independent money managers.

Commerce outsources $1 billion in investments

Rules unclear for grandparents' 529 plans

It's hard to say whether their generosity might affect other grants, because regulations are poorly written and contradictory, says the College Money Guru.

Rules unclear for grandparents' 529 plans

Medical-device maker lands Fat investment

EP MedSystems Inc. entered into agreements for a $9.5 million private stock placement with new and existing shareholders.

Medical-device maker lands Fat investment

Lighthouse Capital teams with Magnolia Capital in Israel, plans new fund

Lighthouse Capital Partners said on Monday that it plans to partner with Magnolia Capital Partners on investment opportunities in Israel.

Lighthouse Capital teams with Magnolia Capital in Israel, plans new fund

World Acceptance Corp. Terminates CEO (AP)

Consumer finance company World Acceptance Corp. on Friday said it appointed A. Alexander McLean III chief executive, effective immediately, replacing Doug Jones, who was terminated by the board.

World Acceptance Corp. Terminates CEO (AP)

Mind Over Money

Do you trust stock analysts over your own stock analysis? Kai talks to Personal Finance expert Eric Tyson about improving your finance faith.

Mind Over Money

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Generation X gets ready to retire

There has been much talk about the baby boomers preparing for retirement. But financial planners and consultants believe Generation Xers have neglected planning for their golden years.

Generation X gets ready to retire

TA Associates acquires eSecLending

Buyout firm TA Associates has acquired eSecLending, a provider of customized lending services, from British financial concern Old Mutual PLC.

TA Associates acquires eSecLending

Manulife sells Independent Investment unit

City National Corp., a provider of private banking and related financial services, has acquired investment manager Independence Investment LLC from Canada's Manulife Financial Corp.

Manulife sells Independent Investment unit

Old Dominion named as one of '100 Best'

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Companies in the United States" by DeMarche Associates Inc., one of the leading investment-research firms in the nation.

Old Dominion named as one of '100 Best'

Tribune's $1 billion tax case

In an Oct. 14 Stupid Investment of the Week column, reference was made to Tribune Co. CEO Dennis FitzSimons' expectations on the outcome of an appeal of a tax case that could cost the media company $1 billion. The Tribune has said only that it is appealing the case. See corrected column.