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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Citigroup, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo

CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting

Green America Denounces Senate's Failure to Confirm Head of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This morning the Senate failed to confirm the nomination of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Sixty votes

MetLife White Paper Finds Employee Financial Wellness a Growing Global Concern for Employers

Case Studies Provide Insights for Helping Employees Achieve Financial Health NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As the effects of the recent financial crisis continue to be felt across the globe, financial

In Case You Missed It: Ron Paul Comments on Fed Actions in Europe

“…another reason why Congress needs enhanced power to oversee and audit the Fed.” LAKE JACKSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul, who serves as Chairman of the

Bill Miller to step down, cede control of flagship fund

The term "legendary" is often used to describe Bill Miller, the esteemed value investor who gained fame for beating the S&P 500 index 15 years in a row at the height of his success. That streak

Wall Street-free arb panels popular

In hindsight, this is anything but surprising: A new arbitration program allowing aggrieved investors to have their cases heard by a panel with no links to Wall Street firms has proven popular. In

Is Another Recession Looming? 9 in 10 Americans Say 'Yes'

COUNTRY Survey: 1 in 4 living paycheck to paycheckBLOOMINGTON, Ill., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As they look down the long road of economic recovery, an overwhelming number of Americans see

Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley ponder mark-to-market accounting

Mark-to-market accounting is back in the news. The issue hasn't been this hot since the aftermath of the financial crisis back in 2008 and 2009, when banks were battling for survival. At the time,

Fitch: U.S. Property/Casualty Industry Investment Results Examined in New Report

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Longer term analysis of investment results for the U.S. property/casualty insurance industry shows weaker returns and greater volatility in recent years relative to past