| Source: The Associated Press
Blue chip stocks are said to have taken their name from the poker table, where the blue chips are the most valuable, but traders are debating whether they're a good gamble in the current market.
| Source: The Associated Press
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. and Washington Mutual on Friday became the latest in a string of banks to announce layoffs.
| Source: The Associated Press
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. said Thursday it will cut its worldwide work force by 4 percent, or about 1,800 jobs, blaming the weak global economy.
Thursday, 20 Nov 2008 | Source: Reuters
The money-losing finance company GMAC said on Thursday it has filed to become a bank, and its bonds surged as it joined the growing list of lenders making such a move in a bid to secure U.S. Treasury funds.
Thursday, 20 Nov 2008 | Source: Reuters
By Elinor Comlay
Tuesday, 18 Nov 2008 | Source: Reuters
By Scott Malone
Tuesday, 18 Nov 2008 | Source: Reuters
By Scott Malone
Tuesday, 18 Nov 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Among the premarket stories for Tuesday, Nov. 18, from AP Financial News:
Tuesday, 18 Nov 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
An analyst on Tuesday said CIT Group Inc.'s plan to exchange debt and build its regulatory capital reserves makes it more likely CIT will win approval to change its status to a bank holding company.
Tuesday, 18 Nov 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Credit card losses will rise by 25 percent in 2009 as unemployment rises and reduces customers ability to repay the loans, a Goldman Sachs analyst said Tuesday.
Monday, 17 Nov 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Shares of most credit card companies fell Monday, after Capital One Financial Corp. reported weakening credit trends in its U.S. and international card portfolios.
Monday, 17 Nov 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
Insurance and investment manager Lincoln Financial Group said Monday it is applying to become a savings and loan after reaching a deal to acquire Newton County Loan & Savings FSB.
Monday, 17 Nov 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
After reaching a deal to acquire Interbank fsb, insurer Genworth Financial Inc. said it is applying to become a savings and loan, in a move to become eligible for funds under the government's $700 billion bank rescue package.
Friday, 14 Nov 2008 | Source: Reuters
By Jonathan Stempel
Friday, 14 Nov 2008 | Source: Reuters
By Jonathan Stempel