Economy

Women will lead first-time homebuyers

Women (49%) are more likely than men (35%) to buy homes within the next two years, says an RBC Homeownership Poll.

May 14, 2012

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Dormant shell companies ripe for fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission has suspended trading in the securities of 379 dormant companies—the most in a single day. The suspensions were done as part of SEC's efforts to ramp up a crackdown against fraud involving microcap shell companies.

May 14, 2012

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Morning roundup: JPMorgan exec resigns; Greece mulls Euro exit

We’re committed to keeping you and your clients up-to-date with global industry news. Every morning, we offer articles from around the web. Here are some selections: Top JPMorgan exec resigns JPMorgan’s chief investment officer, Ina Drew, resigned her post at the bank. Drew was one of the most powerful women on Wall Street and spent […]

By Staff |May 14, 2012

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France’s left turn wreaks havoc on markets

The lonely letter “x” marked a clear message for Europe’s political leaders in last weekend’s elections. French politics moved decidedly to the left, which will likely create turmoil in the Franco-German relationship and the delicate balance between growth and austerity. In Greece, voters couldn’t exactly agree on what they wanted but they spoke loudly and clearly about what they did not want.

By David Andrews |May 14, 2012

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