News
Relevant Updates
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October 8, 2008
Promotions are in order at St. Germain
St. Germain management promotes several from within.
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October 8, 2008
Discounters fared well in September
Discount retailers and wholesale clubs are benefitting from the economic slowdown.
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October 8, 2008
Toy retailers bracing from slow 4th Q
Inventory being adjusted in store shelves in light of slow sales and concerned consumers.
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October 6, 2008
More European governments rescue banks
In an attempt to bolster confidence, other European governments are offering guarantees to their savers and investors.
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October 6, 2008
Even with the government "bailout" in place, American consumers are holding onto their money before heading out to do any form of shopping other than that of food.
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September 30, 2008
A U.S. law maker Edward Markey prods the SEC to curb market volatility by reinstating SEC Rule 80A.
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September 30, 2008
From the desk of Tim Suffish, CFA, CPA
What does all this flux in the financial market really mean? Our own Tim Suffish puts all of this into plain English. Read on.
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September 26, 2008
Concerns about the fallout crisis continues to worry investors.
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September 26, 2008
Spring economic rebound a bit less than expected
Consumer spending and U.S. exports found to be less vigorous than anticipated.
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September 26, 2008
Fairfield, CT-based GE cuts forecast
Anxiety over its large loans and lease businesses prompted reaction from financial pundits at the firm.
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September 23, 2008
Tokyo banks looking at bargains on Wall Street
Just a few years back, these Japanese banks were on the brink of extinction. Now, they're poised to reshape banking perceptions worldwide.
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September 23, 2008
Mitsubishi Financial looks to acquire part of Morgan Stanley
After a due diligence review, the Japanese financial titan looks to own up to twenty percent of Morgan Stanley.
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September 23, 2008
Are your money market funds secure?
Hoping for greater transparency, fund managers look to reassure their clients that their funds, dollar-for-dollar, are still safe in spite of the financial crisis.
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September 23, 2008
Mortgage fiasco is at root of crisis
Investor Wilbur Ross points to the mortgage crisis as the basis for the current financial snafu. He also theorizes that the American middle-class has been a key catalyst for recent events.
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September 19, 2008
Centeno chairs annual marketing forum
Our own VP of marketing & sales, Carlo Centeno, was recently in New York City chairing the annual Marketing & Advertising Compliance Forum for Investment Advisors.
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September 18, 2008
Citing concerns about risks and the current market flux, managers are reporting more activities in a variety of bonds or fixed income products.
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September 18, 2008
Are global investors sitting on their hands?
Some pundits believe more capital can move into financial markets, but before that happens, investors need to regain a sense of trust. That will take some time.
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September 18, 2008
Congress looks to revamp financial regs
Many say its time to restrcuture financial regulations that have allowed this debacle to happen. Others say leave government out of it. Weigh in via this article.
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September 18, 2008
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have that sinking feeling
Two long-standing investment giants are feeling the pinch as Wll Street struggles for some level of equilibrium.
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September 18, 2008
Financial news keeping you awake?
It doesn't pay to micromanage your portfolio or to even try timing the next upswing. Here's some practical info that makes sense.
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September 11, 2008
Using various indices to compare performance can be tricky. Dow Jones? Nasdaq? Standard & Poor's? Tim Suffish provides this primer to help answer the question.
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September 11, 2008
Domenic J. Sarno, mayor of Springfield, recognizes the firm for its generousity to the landmark, Forest Park Zoo.
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August 27, 2008
Meet the new Assistant Treasurer
President Paul J. Valickus promotes Jason M. Schuck to assistant treasurer of the company.