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LONDON (AP) - World markets dived yesterday as investors waited to see if Ireland will end up requesting a financial lifeline from its partners in the eurozone, and amid renewed fears over whether bailed-out Greece is doing enough to get more rescue ...
DATE: Nov 17, 2010
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Argus Group Holdings Ltd. traded 87 shares on The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) yesterday.
But the insurer's share price remained unchanged at $5.71.
Bermuda Commercial Bank Ltd. also saw 44 shares change hands, however its share value also held firm ...
DATE: Nov 17, 2010
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The emerging markets offer a wide range of opportunities for investors but at the same face their own series of challenges, according to a top asset manager.
Philip Poole, global head of macro and investment strategy at HSBC Global Asset Management b...
DATE: Nov 17, 2010
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LONDON (Bloomberg) — Hundreds of London hedge fund managers may escape European limits on bonus payments as the UK regulator considers allowing them to opt out of the rules, according to five people with knowledge of the plans.
Funds may have the opt...
DATE: Nov 17, 2010
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - US stocks fell nearly two percent yesterday as the prospect of more European bailouts and worries China will rein in inflation prompted investors to abandon risky assets.
The developments, especially questions about Ireland's fin...
DATE: Nov 17, 2010
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LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal grant programme aimed at spurring investment in the US solar industry expires at the end of this year, and its supporters are scrambling to get it extended in the lame-duck session of Congress that started...
DATE: Nov 17, 2010
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NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks slumped to a mixed finish yesterday as the dollar posted its second day of gains over concerns that Europe is on the edge of another bailout.
Investors believe that Ireland may seek help from its fellow members in the European ...
DATE: Nov 16, 2010
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LONDON (AP) - Surprisingly strong US retail sales figures helped shore up sentiment in stock markets yesterday despite ongoing uncertainty about whether Ireland will end up having to tap an EU rescue fund as it tries to get a handle on its escalating...
DATE: Nov 16, 2010
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LONDON (Reuters) - Bermuda re/insurer Hardy Underwriting yesterday turned down an improved takeover offer from Lloyd's of London insurer Beazley.
Beazley increases its previous offer for the company by 10 percent, to 330 pence per share, or £174 mill...
DATE: Nov 16, 2010
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Bermuda Commercial Bank has bounced back to an annual profit and will pay its first dividend in two years.
BCB posted net profit of $1.18 million for the year ended September 30, rebounding from a loss of $0.38 million last year. The BCB board has ap...
DATE: Nov 16, 2010
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