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Mark Byrne has stepped down as executive chairman of Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings, the company announced yesterday.
Mr. Byrne, who will continue with the reinsurer as a non-executive member of the board, will be replaced by Daniel James, who has be...
DATE: May 25, 2010
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TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's stalwart and sturdy banks are set to report another string of strong profits in the second quarter — and that just may be the problem.
With credit losses easing, Canada's biggest lenders are expected to impress again as t...
DATE: May 25, 2010
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Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. announced on Friday that its board of directors declared a special dividend of $2.50 per share.
The dividend realises the promise made to shareholders of both Max Capital Group and Harbor Point Re before the two companie...
DATE: May 25, 2010
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Local stocks gained ground last week, bolstered by big climbs for both KeyTech Ltd. and Argus Group Holdings Ltd.
KeyTech was the biggest climber on the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX), gaining 80 cents, or 11.4 percent, to end the week on $7.80, as 24,...
DATE: May 25, 2010
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BF&M Ltd. saw its share price tumble 8.3 percent yesterday.
The insurer and investment company plunged $1 to $11 on the trading of 38,247 shares.
Butterfield Bank remained unchanged on $1.35 as 10,100 shares traded.
The only other issuer on the domes...
DATE: May 22, 2010
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According to domestic reports and Bloomberg, the Minister of Finance and her team, along with the support of HSBC Bermuda, have been hard at work. Last week, delegates travelled across the globe to the US, UK, Asia, and Europe in a marketing road sho...
DATE: May 22, 2010
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Q. Is Starbucks Corp. a good investment?—P.B., via the Internet
A. After two years of lay-offs and store closings, the coffee giant is feeling a buzz again.
Store traffic, earnings and new initiatives are all on the rise. Significant marketing for th...
DATE: May 22, 2010
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TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index ended a six-session losing streak yesterday, led by resources and bank shares, as some positive developments in Europe and recent price declines helped spur investor buying.
The resource-heavy index foug...
DATE: May 22, 2010
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended sharply higher a day after posting their biggest drops in more than a year.
Trading was volatile yesterday and there are still worries about how Europe is handling its debt crisis. Analysts said a bounce back after the sl...
DATE: May 22, 2010
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People often ask me what's the best financial advice I've ever received. I've interviewed a long list of impressive financial giants. I particularly admire John Bogle, who founded the investment company Vanguard in 1974. His advice is simple and yet ...
DATE: May 22, 2010
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