Syrian Leader Assad Asks Russian Envoy to Help Broker Opposition Talks
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad asked Russia to broker talks with opposition groups in a bid “Every leader in every country should acknowledge their share of responsibility,” Lavrov told Assad at the start of their talks.
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Milan Galik sells USD 24228 worth of Interactive Brokers Group, Inc (IBKR) stock - MMD Newswire (press release)

Milan Galik sells USD 24228 worth of Interactive Brokers Group, Inc (IBKR) stock MMD Newswire (press release) GREENWICH, CT (MMD Newswire) February 9, 2012 — Milan Galik sold 1600 shares of Interactive Brokers Group, Inc stock, or $24228 worth, as noted in an SEC Filing today. As reported in the filing, the transactions occurred between February 7, …

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Thursday Papers: Brokers suspended in Libor inquiry - Citywire.co.uk

Thursday Papers: Brokers suspended in Libor inquiry Citywire.co.uk The Daily Telegraph: Plans for the heads of commodity trading giant Glencore and miner Xstrata to share out management roles after a £54 billion mega-merger of the companies are being questioned by the City. Daily Mail: The sale of hundreds of Lloyds … and more »

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The end of the small brokerage firm - Christian Science Monitor

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The end of the small brokerage firm Christian Science Monitor The era of the small brokerage firm is gradually coming to a close as several of the most well-regarded boutique brokers call it quits. By Joshua M. Brown, Guest blogger / February 9, 2012 Traders gather at a post on the floor of the New York Stock …

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Independent broker LPL posts profit, but falls short - Reuters

Independent broker LPL posts profit, but falls short Reuters Boston-based LPL, which sells technology, clearing and other services to an army of self-employed brokers, reported fourth-quarter profit of $39.4 million, or 35 cents a share, compared with a loss of $116 million, or $1.20 a share, in the year-earlier … and more »

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FX Alliance shares rise on market debut - London South East

FX Alliance shares rise on market debut London South East By Eileen Soreng Feb 9 (Reuters) - Shares of FX Alliance Inc, which runs a forex trading portal, surged as much as 20 percent on their debut on the New York Stock Exchange, despite pricing its initial public offering below the anticipated range. and more »

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Newcrest shares advance on profit lift - Sydney Morning Herald

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Newcrest shares advance on profit lift Sydney Morning Herald Underlying profit rose to $611 million for July-December from $523 million a year ago, 12 per cent above an average forecast of $547 million from five major brokers. It increased its dividend by 20 per cent to 12 cents a share, just shy of an average … Australia's Newcrest profit beats forecastsReuters all 53 news articles »

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London broker comment corner; Glencore, Xstrata, ZincOx Resources, Stratex … - Proactive Investors Australia

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London broker comment corner; Glencore, Xstrata, ZincOx Resources, Stratex … Proactive Investors Australia In other coverage, the strength of Cairn Energy's (LON:CNE) remaining stake in Cairn India gives broker Numis cause to be more positive about the FTSE 100 oil firm, it said in a note today, rating the stock an 'add'. In December, the company said it … and more »

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Lisa Vanderpump Betrayed By Kyle Richards
“When Lisa sold her house for $21 million, she was kind enough to let Kyle and her husband [real estate broker Mauricio Umansky] sell it,” a friend of Lisa’s tells me. “It was a magnificent 17,000 square foot home that, as you can tell from the
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UPDATE 1-Independent broker LPL posts profit, but falls short
Boston-based LPL, which sells technology, clearing and other services to an army of self-employed brokers, reported fourth-quarter profit of $39.4 million, or 35 cents a share, compared with a loss of $116 million, or $1.20 a share, in the year
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Citi Becomes Latest Bank to Cut Off Mortgage Brokers
Banks have blamed brokers, who originated the majority of mortgages before bank by assets and was the fourth-largest mortgage originator with a 5% market share, according to Inside Mortgage Finance, the residential mortgage publication.
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London broker comment corner; ASOS, Halfords Group, Bellway, Cairn Energy get … - Proactive Investors Australia

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London broker comment corner; ASOS, Halfords Group, Bellway, Cairn Energy get … Proactive Investors Australia JP Morgan Cazenove targets a price of 2525 pence for the shares - up from 1900 pence previously. Another upgrade today came from City broker Panmure Gordon and was directed at car parts specialist Halfords Group (LON:HFD). The broker upped its rating … and more »

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Bulls on Asia See Room to Roam - Wall Street Journal

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Bulls on Asia See Room to Roam Wall Street Journal Associated Press Brokers at the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai last October. Indian stocks have climbed 15% this year. After Friday's jobs-inspired rally, the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index is now just 1.4% below its peak since the Lehman crisis, … and more »

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KQ Targets Sh400 Billion in Share Sale - AllAfrica.com

KQ Targets Sh400 Billion in Share Sale AllAfrica.com The national carrier - which is cross-listed in the region's exchanges, appointed Crested Stock Securities and Orbit Securities to be the lead sponsoring brokers in Uganda and Tanzania respectively, joining Kenya's Standard Investment Bank. and more »

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Video: Brokers woo Facebook staff in hope of sharing stock bonanza - Irish Independent

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Video: Brokers woo Facebook staff in hope of sharing stock bonanza Irish Independent Photo: AP By Peter Flanagan BROKERS and other money managers have begun to descend on Facebook's Dublin staff in the hope of getting their hands on some of the fortunes that will be doled out to employees if they sell their shares. In Facebook IPO, bankers seek prestige over feesReuters all 8,151 news articles »

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American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. Reports $1.72 Earnings Per Share … - Sacramento Bee

American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. Reports $1.72 Earnings Per Share … Sacramento Bee The Company's 2011 dividends of $1.00 per share consisted of $1.00 per share of ordinary income. Stockholders should receive an IRS Form 1099-DIV containing this information from their brokers, transfer agents or other institutions. and more »

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RESEARCH ALERT-Brokers raise targets on Sembcorp Marine - Reuters

RESEARCH ALERT-Brokers raise targets on Sembcorp Marine Reuters By 0257 GMT, SembMarine shares were up 1.2 percent at S$5.02. The stock has surged around 31 percent so far this year. The firm announced the order win early on Monday. Sete Brasil is a company created by a group of Brazilian banks and fund to build … and more »

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Fresh Training for Investment Advisers and Stock Traders - AllAfrica.com

Fresh Training for Investment Advisers and Stock Traders AllAfrica.com Our clients need agents, dealers and account managers trained in market analysis and trading at the highest level, with a real-world practical understanding of the financial markets and its volatility," the Kenya Association of Stock Brokers and …

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Below Rs 51, NCC can slip to Rs 45: Manghnani - Moneycontrol.com

Below Rs 51, NCC can slip to Rs 45: Manghnani Moneycontrol.com Anil Manghnani of Modern Shares & Stock Brokers feels that below Rs 51, NCC can slip to Rs 45. Manghnani told CNBC-TV18, "NCC maybe the way the fall came because the numbers were a bit surprising but I guess when a stock moves from Rs 31 to more than … and more »

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Cross Listing Of Multinational Companies On The African Stock Exchanges. - GhanaWeb

Cross Listing Of Multinational Companies On The African Stock Exchanges. GhanaWeb Cross listing is the process where a company lists on more than one stock exchange. Listing on new stock exchanges implies that the services of lawyers, underwriters or lead brokers, auditors, registrars and services of financial valuers be sought. and more »

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RESEARCH ALERT-Brokers raise targets on Sembcorp Marine - Reuters

RESEARCH ALERT-Brokers raise targets on Sembcorp Marine Reuters By 0257 GMT, SembMarine shares were up 1.2 percent at S$5.02. The stock has surged around 31 percent so far this year. The firm announced the order win early on Monday. Sete Brasil is a company created by a group of Brazilian banks and fund to build … and more »

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How to buy and sell Facebook stock - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor

How to buy and sell Facebook stock Christian Science Monitor I have no idea how brokers will parcel out the meager amount of Facebook shares they get, but if I were a broker, this is how I'd sell Facebook. By Joshua M. Brown, Guest blogger / February 7, 2012 This file photo shows a sign at Facebook headquarters … Facebook public offer will be limited to wealthiestThe Australian Short sellers target social network stocksFinancial Times all 114 news articles »

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KQ Targets Sh400 Billion in Share Sale - AllAfrica.com

KQ Targets Sh400 Billion in Share Sale AllAfrica.com The national carrier - which is cross-listed in the region's exchanges, appointed Crested Stock Securities and Orbit Securities to be the lead sponsoring brokers in Uganda and Tanzania respectively, joining Kenya's Standard Investment Bank. and more »

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Brokers to seek approval from NSE before executing transactions - BusinessDay

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Brokers to seek approval from NSE before executing transactions BusinessDay Business Day learnt from a letter The NSE attached to large volume transaction request form that the application must be supported with mandates from both the buyer(s) and the seller(s); and the broker must indicate if the buyer(s) has shares already …

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Independent broker LPL posts profit, but falls short - Reuters

Independent broker LPL posts profit, but falls short Reuters Boston-based LPL, which sells technology, clearing and other services to an army of self-employed brokers, reported fourth-quarter profit of $39.4 million, or 35 cents a share, compared with a loss of $116 million, or $1.20 a share, in the year-earlier … and more »

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Bulls on Asia See Room to Roam - Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal

Bulls on Asia See Room to Roam Wall Street Journal Associated Press Brokers at the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai last October. Indian stocks have climbed 15% this year. After Friday's jobs-inspired rally, the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index is now just 1.4% below its peak since the Lehman crisis, … and more »

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London broker comment corner; ASOS, Halfords Group, Bellway, Cairn Energy get … - Proactive Investors Australia

Proactive Investors Australia

London broker comment corner; ASOS, Halfords Group, Bellway, Cairn Energy get … Proactive Investors Australia JP Morgan Cazenove targets a price of 2525 pence for the shares - up from 1900 pence previously. Another upgrade today came from City broker Panmure Gordon and was directed at car parts specialist Halfords Group (LON:HFD). The broker upped its rating … and more »

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How to buy and sell Facebook stock - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor

How to buy and sell Facebook stock Christian Science Monitor I have no idea how brokers will parcel out the meager amount of Facebook shares they get, but if I were a broker, this is how I'd sell Facebook. By Joshua M. Brown, Guest blogger / February 7, 2012 This file photo shows a sign at Facebook headquarters … Facebook public offer will be limited to wealthiestThe Australian Short sellers target social network stocksFinancial Times Have a piece of the Facebook actionBusiness Standard all 114 news articles »

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Below Rs 51, NCC can slip to Rs 45: Manghnani - Moneycontrol.com

Below Rs 51, NCC can slip to Rs 45: Manghnani Moneycontrol.com Anil Manghnani of Modern Shares & Stock Brokers feels that below Rs 51, NCC can slip to Rs 45. Manghnani told CNBC-TV18, "NCC maybe the way the fall came because the numbers were a bit surprising but I guess when a stock moves from Rs 31 to more than … and more »

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Bulls on Asia See Room to Roam - Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal

Bulls on Asia See Room to Roam Wall Street Journal Associated Press Brokers at the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai last October. Indian stocks have climbed 15% this year. After Friday's jobs-inspired rally, the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index is now just 1.4% below its peak since the Lehman crisis, … and more »

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RESEARCH ALERT-Brokers raise targets on Sembcorp Marine - Reuters

RESEARCH ALERT-Brokers raise targets on Sembcorp Marine Reuters By 0257 GMT, SembMarine shares were up 1.2 percent at S$5.02. The stock has surged around 31 percent so far this year. The firm announced the order win early on Monday. Sete Brasil is a company created by a group of Brazilian banks and fund to build … and more »

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Video: Brokers woo Facebook staff in hope of sharing stock bonanza - Irish Independent

Irish Independent

Video: Brokers woo Facebook staff in hope of sharing stock bonanza Irish Independent Photo: AP By Peter Flanagan BROKERS and other money managers have begun to descend on Facebook's Dublin staff in the hope of getting their hands on some of the fortunes that will be doled out to employees if they sell their shares. In Facebook IPO, bankers seek prestige over feesReuters Facebook files for US$5-billion IPOFinancial Post all 8,151 news articles »

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London broker comment corner; ASOS, Halfords Group, Bellway, Cairn Energy get … - Proactive Investors Australia

Proactive Investors Australia

London broker comment corner; ASOS, Halfords Group, Bellway, Cairn Energy get … Proactive Investors Australia JP Morgan Cazenove targets a price of 2525 pence for the shares - up from 1900 pence previously. Another upgrade today came from City broker Panmure Gordon and was directed at car parts specialist Halfords Group (LON:HFD). The broker upped its rating … and more »

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Sensex recovers 60 points in early trade - Times of India

Sensex recovers 60 points in early trade Times of India The wide-based Nifty of the National Stock Exchange moved up by 13.35 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 5348.50. Brokers said fresh buying by funds and retailers amid firming trend on other Asian bourses supported by overnight gains on Wall Street mainly … and more »

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Independent broker LPL posts profit, but falls short - Reuters

Independent broker LPL posts profit, but falls short Reuters Boston-based LPL, which sells technology, clearing and other services to an army of self-employed brokers, reported fourth-quarter profit of $39.4 million, or 35 cents a share, compared with a loss of $116 million, or $1.20 a share, in the year-earlier … and more »

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Brokers secret: How to make money in falling markets - Firstpost

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Brokers secret: How to make money in falling markets Firstpost Even of the remaining 8 percent volume in cash segment, delivery trades (where the client takes or gives delivery of his shares bought or sold) account for only one-third of them, while the remaining trades are squared off by the day's end. Brokerage … and more »

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Gorman Embracing Vegemite in New Wall Street’s 15% Bogey at Morgan Stanley - Bloomberg

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Gorman Embracing Vegemite in New Wall Street's 15% Bogey at Morgan Stanley Bloomberg Gorman elicited cheers when he told a gathering of former managing directors in November that the company is doing much better than its stock. Gorman is depending on his former Merrill colleague Fleming, 48, to charge up earnings at the brokerage and … and more »

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Who Are the Most Productive Brokers in the Retirement Marketplace? Judy … - MarketWatch (press release)

Who Are the Most Productive Brokers in the Retirement Marketplace? Judy … MarketWatch (press release) The unmatched broker recruitment intelligence in BrokerSight puts subscribers in the best position to grow their market share. BrokerSight, formerly known as the Pension Annuities Database, includes important details about the books of business of … and more »

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RESEARCH ALERT-Brokers raise targets on Sembcorp Marine - Reuters

RESEARCH ALERT-Brokers raise targets on Sembcorp Marine Reuters By 0257 GMT, SembMarine shares were up 1.2 percent at S$5.02. The stock has surged around 31 percent so far this year. The firm announced the order win early on Monday. Sete Brasil is a company created by a group of Brazilian banks and fund to build … and more »

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Video: Brokers woo Facebook staff in hope of sharing stock bonanza - Irish Independent

Irish Independent

Video: Brokers woo Facebook staff in hope of sharing stock bonanza Irish Independent Photo: AP By Peter Flanagan BROKERS and other money managers have begun to descend on Facebook's Dublin staff in the hope of getting their hands on some of the fortunes that will be doled out to employees if they sell their shares. In Facebook IPO, bankers seek prestige over feesReuters Facebook files for US$5-billion IPOFinancial Post all 8,151 news articles »

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NMDC Gains on Dividend, Share Buy-Back Optimism: Mumbai Mover - Bloomberg

NMDC Gains on Dividend, Share Buy-Back Optimism: Mumbai Mover Bloomberg “There's high expectations that NMDC will either give more dividend or come up with a share buyback plan this year,” said Niraj Shah, an analyst at Fortune Equity Brokers Ltd. in Mumbai. “The company has the cash pile needed to reward shareholders. and more »

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Tuesday’s London broker comment corner; Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Cazenove … - Proactive Investors Australia

Proactive Investors Australia

Tuesday's London broker comment corner; Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Cazenove … Proactive Investors Australia The target price moves to 248 pence per share from 238 pence (current price: 215.5 pence). "We believe 3Q12 results support our thesis that BT is an attractively valued stock with positive earnings momentum and improving structural positioning," said … and more »

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Taking Stock: Homebuilders’ stock may be on the rebound - NewsOK.com

Taking Stock: Homebuilders' stock may be on the rebound NewsOK.com In fact, I think that home building stock prices have hit bottom. My broker tells me that his firm is neutral on the industry and can't recommend any stock to me unless it's on his firm's “buy” list. I took some good profits in late 2006, … and more »

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Arthur J. Gallagher Co. finishes year on a high note - Medill Reports: Chicago

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Arthur J. Gallagher Co. finishes year on a high note Medill Reports: Chicago But the insurance broker's stock strengthened, because the company's underlying profit moved modestly higher. In New York Stock Exchange trading Wednesday, Gallagher shares rose 97 cents, or almost 3 percent to close at a new 52-week high of $34.31. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 …MarketWatch (press release) Arthur J Gallagher has the Highest Future Earnings Growth in the Insurance …Financial News Network Online Arthur J. Gallagher's CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha all 13 news articles »

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CME Group moves to limit MF Global fallout - MarketWatch

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CME Group moves to limit MF Global fallout MarketWatch CME had wooed farmers as clients, but the failure of MF Global has cast a cloud over protection measures available for customers, who found accounts frozen as investigators pursued the broker's "missing" funds. CME shares were recently up 4.2% at … CME Group creates $100m fund after MF GlobalFinancial Times CME Group's CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha all 187 news articles »

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Sri Lanka shares end down 0.3-pct - Lanka Business Online

Sri Lanka shares end down 0.3-pct Lanka Business Online Feb 03, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lankan shares closed weaker Friday for the fourth straight day in dull trade despite the central bank announcing it was allowing foreign firms to give margin loans for share trading, brokers said. The main All Share Price Index … and more »

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Smarter CEF Investing in 2012 Starts With a DRIP - Morningstar.com

Smarter CEF Investing in 2012 Starts With a DRIP Morningstar.com Whether you realize it or not, when you purchase shares of most exchange-traded securities, including CEFs, the shares are not held in your name. The shares are typically registered in your broker's name, known in the industry as "street" name.

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Citi: Bank Will Exit Mortgage Brokerage Biz - Bloomberg

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Citi: Bank Will Exit Mortgage Brokerage Biz Bloomberg “We anticipate the majority of our employees within the broker channel will be transitioned to similar roles within the business.” Citigroup advanced 2.9 percent to $31.60 in New York today. The shares have gained 20 percent this year, after slumping … and more »

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BOX Options Files for Own Exchange License - Bloomberg

BOX Options Files for Own Exchange License Bloomberg BOX Options Exchange LLC, owned by the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange and seven brokers including Citadel LLC and Interactive Brokers Group Inc., filed to become a US securities exchange. TMX Group Inc. (X), which owns 53.8 percent of BOX, … and more »

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ASOS Case Study: What Do Current Growth Expectations Imply About Future Returns? - Daily Markets

ASOS Case Study: What Do Current Growth Expectations Imply About Future Returns? Daily Markets Even if ASOS does manage the 40% eps growth rate that brokers tout (which would be jaw dropping over 7 years), my back of an envelope calculation suggests the investor will only actually receive a 15% annual return at this share price. and more »

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Video: Brokers woo Facebook staff in hope of sharing stock bonanza - Irish Independent

Irish Independent

Video: Brokers woo Facebook staff in hope of sharing stock bonanza Irish Independent Photo: AP By Peter Flanagan BROKERS and other money managers have begun to descend on Facebook's Dublin staff in the hope of getting their hands on some of the fortunes that will be doled out to employees if they sell their shares. and more »

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Citi: Bank Will Exit Mortgage Brokerage Biz - Bloomberg

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Citi: Bank Will Exit Mortgage Brokerage Biz Bloomberg “We anticipate the majority of our employees within the broker channel will be transitioned to similar roles within the business.” Citigroup advanced 2.9 percent to $31.60 in New York today. The shares have gained 20 percent this year, after slumping … and more »

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If you app it, they will come - Financial Times (blog)

If you app it, they will come Financial Times (blog) Prime brokers help hedge funds to manage their holdings and provide other back office functions, with the aim of earning lucrative fees by providing leverage for hedge fund trading. But competition for market share, measured in the balances funds hold … and more »

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BOX Options Venue Files With SEC for Its Own Exchange License - BusinessWeek

BOX Options Venue Files With SEC for Its Own Exchange License BusinessWeek 1 (Bloomberg) — BOX Options Exchange LLC, owned by the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange and seven brokers including Citadel LLC and Interactive Brokers Group Inc., filed to become a US securities exchange. TMX Group Inc., which owns 53.8 percent … and more »

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