Financial Ages

Saber Foundation Helps Latinos Go to College

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:34:18 +0000

Saber Foundation Helps Latinos Go to College
A non-profit organization known as the Saber Foundation has helped many Hispanic families pay for college…

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-18 21:05 CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Palm revenue tops expectations

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:33:53 +0000

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-18 21:05 CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Palm revenue tops expectations
NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) – Palm Inc reported stronger-than-expected revenue following its disappointing pre-announcement last month, and shares of the smartphone maker rose 1 percent after a strong run-up during the regular session. The company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $22 million, or 13 cents a share, in the fiscal third quarter ended Feb. 26, versus a year …

Family of killed luger will get insurance payout

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:33:47 +0000

Family of killed luger will get insurance payout
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The family of the Georgian luge athlete who died in a training crash on the Olympic track hours before the Vancouver Games formally opened last month will receive an undisclosed insurance settlement. Vancouver organizing officials say Nodar Kumaritashvili’s family qualifies for a death benefit. VANOC took out insurance on the approximately 5,000 members of the …

TSX falls at midday as commodity prices drop

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:34:25 +0000

TSX falls at midday as commodity prices drop
Canada’s benchmark stock index dropped for the first time in three days Thursday as commodity prices fell.

Euro May Climb Toward $1.3840, SocGen Says: Technical Analysis

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:34:22 +0000

Euro May Climb Toward $1.3840, SocGen Says: Technical Analysis
March 18 (Bloomberg) — The euro may advance against the dollar if it stays above so-called support levels including the March 15 low of $1.3640, Societe Generale SA said, citing technical indicators.

Gold Prices Directionless; Euro Falls

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:33:15 +0000

Gold Prices Directionless; Euro Falls
Gold prices were struggling to find direction Thursday as the euro dipped.

Bristol Eastern students learn about preparing for future

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:34:15 +0000

Bristol Eastern students learn about preparing for future
BRISTOL — For high school seniors who are getting ready to graduate, it’s time for them to start thinking seriously about their futures. That’s why Bristol Eastern High School career counselor Larry Hochman brought Sandy Cloutier, a lecturer from Barbizon International, in to talk about her “10 Secrets to Success” Tuesday afternoon.

Ga. Unemployment Hits Record, Job Losses Slowing

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:37:26 +0000

Ga. Unemployment Hits Record, Job Losses Slowing
From February 2009 to February 2010, the city of Macon lost about 2,400 jobs. The city of Warner Robins gained about 300 jobs.

Carrollton receives $96,000 to help homeowners

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:37:22 +0000

Carrollton receives $96,000 to help homeowners
For first-time homebuyers it can be hard to be financially prepared for a down payment and closing costs payments, especially for low income families–But a few Carrollton residents will receive much needed help.

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-17 09:50 U.S. stock futures signal gains; Hartford in focus

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:33:16 +0000

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-17 09:50 U.S. stock futures signal gains; Hartford in focus
U.S. STOCK INDEX FUTURES POINTED TO A HIGHER OPEN ON WALL STREET ON WEDNESDAY, WITH FUTURES FOR THE S&P 500, DOW JONES AND NASDAQ 100 ALL UP AROUND 0.2 PERCENT.