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Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Workers Pay 14% More for Health Insurance in 2010 to $4000 on Average - Bloomberg

Health Jackal

Workers Pay 14% More for Health Insurance in 2010 to $4000 on Average Bloomberg Photographer: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images American workers will pay about $4000 to get health insurance for their families through work this year, ... Survey: Employers shift more insurance costs to workersKansas City Star Employers Raise Workers' Share of Health CostsWall Street Journal Bosses Put Higher Insurance Tab On Workers' ShouldersNPR (blog) Columbus Dispatch -CNNMoney -The Hill (blog) all 358 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

A Whole Lotta Studies on Small Business and Health Insurance - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Smart Business Network

A Whole Lotta Studies on Small Business and Health Insurance Wall Street Journal (blog) Small businesses basically get shafted when they buy health insurance coverage for their employees: They pay more for the same coverage, ... Health insurance tax credit likely to affect small part of small-business ...Washington Post Growth of Employer Plans Foreseen With Health ReformMedPage Today Employers Shifting Health Care Costs To Workers, Survey ShowsHuffington Post (blog) Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) -TIME (blog) all 124 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Arkansas bank profits up in second quarter; loan losses stifle recovery - The City Wire

Reuters

Arkansas bank profits up in second quarter; loan losses stifle recovery The City Wire For the period ended June 30, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s quarterly report showed that Arkansas banks earned $210 million compared to $168 million ... Resolution Authority - Too Vague To SucceedWall Street Journal (blog) Bank profits surge but the outlook is uncertainLos Angeles Times US Banks Post $21.6B Profit as `Problem' Lenders RiseBloomberg Huffington Post (blog) -ETF Trends (blog) -Stock Markets Review all 592 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Montpelier Re's Chief Financial Officer to Present at KBW 2010 Insurance ... - MarketWatch (press release)

Montpelier Re's Chief Financial Officer to Present at KBW 2010 Insurance ... MarketWatch (press release) Montpelier Re, through its operating subsidiaries, is a premier provider of global property and casualty reinsurance and insurance products. ... Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. CEO to Present at the KBW 2010 Insurance ConferenceMarketWatch (press release) Delphi Financial CEO to Present at KBW Insurance Conference on Sept. 8, 2010MarketWatch (press release) American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd. to Present at KBW 2010 Insurance ...MarketWatch (press release) MarketWatch (press release) -National Post (registration) (blog) -PR-USA.net (press release) all 82 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

China Day Ahead: Potash Approach; Newbridge Sells Ping An Insurance Stake - Bloomberg

Telegraph.co.uk

China Day Ahead: Potash Approach; Newbridge Sells Ping An Insurance Stake Bloomberg Newbridge Capital LLC, the Asian unit of TPG Capital, raised about HK$9.1 billion ($1.2 billion) selling shares in Ping An Insurance (Group) Co., ... HK stocks seen higher as overseas mkts extend gainsReuters all 686 news articles »

Sep 02, 2010 01:45PM

Stocks rise on economic hopes ahead of payrolls (Reuters)

Reuters - Stocks rose on low volume on Thursday as data showed improvement in housing and the job market a day ahead of the critical monthly payrolls figures.

Sep 02, 2010 01:32PM

Economic data damp down fears of new recession (Reuters)

Reuters - Pending sales of previously owned U.S. homes rebounded unexpectedly in July and new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, helping quell fears the economy could face a double-dip recession.

Sep 02, 2010 01:42PM

Burger King agrees to $3.3 billion sale to 3G Capital (Reuters)

Reuters - Burger King Holdings Inc agreed to sell itself to investment firm 3G Capital for $3.26 billion, giving the No. 2 U.S. fast-food chain breathing room to fix its business and close the gap with leader McDonald's Corp.

Sep 02, 2010 05:41PM

Murdoch: Global economy is still not out of turmoil (Reuters)

Reuters - News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch said the global economy is still in an uncertain state and the media industry is going through a fundamental transformation that is unpredictable

Sep 02, 2010 02:40PM

Bernanke takes blame for muddled message on Lehman (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said he was partly to blame for leaving the wrong impression that the central bank could have saved Lehman Brothers from failure in 2008.

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

BP Says Limits on Drilling Imperil Oil Spill Payouts - New York Times

Telegraph.co.uk

BP Says Limits on Drilling Imperil Oil Spill Payouts New York Times BP is warning Congress that if lawmakers pass legislation that bars the company from getting new offshore drilling permits, it may not have the money to pay for all the damages caused by its oil spill in the Gulf ... Offshore Oil Platform Explodes in Gulf of Mexico, But No Leak FoundABC News US offshore oil fire may delay lift of drill banReuters Platform owner involved in previous offshore accidents, regulators sayLos Angeles Times Wall Street Journal -USA Today -Bloomberg all 4,570 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Burger King Agrees to $4 Billion Private Equity Offer - New York Times

ABC News

Burger King Agrees to $4 Billion Private Equity Offer New York Times Burger King agreed on Thursday to sell itself to an investment firm with roots in Brazil in a deal valued at $4 billion, including the assumption of debt. The deal is the largest leveraged buyout of a fast-food chain ever, ... Burger King Bounds Higher On TakeoverForbes Fitch cuts rating for Burger King on buyout dealBusinessWeek Burger King Agrees to $3.3 Billion 3G Capital OfferBloomberg San Francisco Chronicle -The Associated Press -Reuters all 1,404 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Hewlett-Packard wins bidding war for 3Par - Los Angeles Times

Moneycontrol.com

Hewlett-Packard wins bidding war for 3Par Los Angeles Times Computer maker Dell Inc. withdrew Thursday from the three-week bidding war over tiny data storage company 3Par Inc., which quickly accepted the latest offer at $33 a share from Dell rival Hewlett-Packard Co. ... Kumar Says HP's Offer for 3Par `Extremely Expensive': VideoBloomberg Dell's Enterprise Challenge Remains After 3ParABC News 3Par bid war boosts Brocade speculationBizjournals.com TheStreet.com -Reuters India -The Associated Press all 1,750 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Index of pending home sales rises 5.2% - Los Angeles Times

Central Florida News 13

Index of pending home sales rises 5.2% Los Angeles Times July's increase from June in the National Assn. of Realtors' gauge for previously owned residences follows two straight months of declines and a report that sales of such homes dived 27.2%. By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times An index of home purchase ... Pending home sales riseSan Francisco Chronicle Economic Data Damp Down Fears of New RecessionABC News Housing Stocks Lift As Pending Sales Pick UpForbes The Associated Press -The Atlantic -Ocean City Today all 342 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Japan Said to View US Opposition as Yen Intervention Obstacle - Bloomberg

New York Times

Japan Said to View US Opposition as Yen Intervention Obstacle Bloomberg Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- John Vail, chief global strategist at Nikko Asset Management, talks about equity investment opportunities in Japan and the impact of the strengthening yen on ... Euro zone support to weaken yen not discussed-sourcesReuters Strong Yen Helps to Fuel Germany's Export BoomNew York Times More on Potential Intervention in JapanSeeking Alpha (blog) The Economist -istockAnalyst.com (press release) -Forexyard all 40 news articles »

Michael Pento on Aug 31, 2010 10:00AM

Bernanke Out Of Bullets But Not Bombs

Federal Reserve's ability to buy assets and spark inflation is unlimited.

Robert W. Wood on Aug 30, 2010 01:40PM

Five More True Tales From A Tax Lawyer

Tilting at windmills and convincing the IRS that a client's ex-girlfriend deep-sixed his paperwork.

Claudia A. Hill on Aug 30, 2010 09:00AM

How To Stop The IRS Machine

IRS computers grind out lots of incorrect notices demanding more tax. Here's how to fight the IRS computer matching machine.

Liz Davidson on Aug 27, 2010 11:00AM

When To Pay A Financial Pro

Sometimes, you can save money by doing it yourself. Here's help deciding when you need professional tax, estate or financial planning help.

Laura F. Dogu on Aug 27, 2010 09:00AM

Retirement Planning Simpler If You Ignore The News

Don't worry about the Dow or home sales. Instead, automate savings, stay out of debt and make sure your documents are in order.