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Winners And Losers Among International Banks

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:12:58 GMT

We think the significant divergence among international banks during the last two years will extend into the recovery.[More...]

It's The World’s Hottest Market – And it Isn’t China

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:10:00 GMT

Which global economy grew at an annual rate of 11% in the second quarter, and will report a second-consecutive double-digit advance when it reports on Monday?[More...]

US Stocks Futures Point To Weaker Start After Consumer Spending Data, K.B Home Eyed

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:36:00 GMT

US stock futures edged lower on Friday as a government report showed that consumer spending declined 0.2% in February.[More...]

Stocks Hit New 52-Week Low On Higher Markets Ahead Of Fed Rate Cut: DRIV, CI, ULTI, VPRT, KB

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:28:00 GMT

Ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve decision to slash key lending rate on funds, the stocks on Wall Street are trading higher. Investors are hopeful that the Fed's decision will ease the strain on credit market condition.[More...]

Analyst Comments: Alexza Pharma, Joy Global, Kookmin Bank, MEMC Electronic Materials, Home Diagnostics

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:44:00 GMT

We are enthusiastic on Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc.?s (ALXA) proprietary novel Staccato system that reformulates oral or injectable small molecule compounds into an inhalable aerosol.? The development pipeline is moving forward nicely in our view.? The recent positive phase III data on AZ-004 is a significant milestone for the company. Alexza has six product candidates in clinical stage trials; including leading candidates AZ-001 for migraine headache pain relief and AZ-004 for acute agitation in patients with schizophrenia. Recent data on both drugs lead us to believe the Staccato system is both safe and highly effective.? By 2011 both AZ-001 and AZ-004 could be on the market, or at least under regulatory review. At this time we think investors can be patient with Alexza. Data on AZ-001 and AZ-004 looks encouraging, but the company[More...]

Korea: Ghost of Crisis Past?

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:14:00 GMT

There has been a lot of chatter that Lehman is in talks with the Korea Development Bank and other suitors for a much needed investment:[More...]

Analyst Comments: Amsurg, General Motors, Kookmin Bank, MIPS Technologies, POSCO

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:55:00 GMT

AmSurg Corporation (AMSG), which is expected to report 2Q08 financial results on July 22. Our current revenue and EPS estimates are $152 million and 39 cents, respectively, versus consensus estimates of $149 million and 39 cents.[More...]

The Best Ways to Profit From the Growing Pension Fund Crisis

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:43:00 GMT

By Martin Hutchinson Contributing Editor Welcome to the latest offshoot of the subprime-mortgage debacle: A burgeoning U.S. pension-fund crisis. Since the global financial crisis struck last fall,...Money Morning is here to help investors profit handsomely on this seismic shift in the global economy. Money moves markets. But Money Morning lets you move first. [More...]

Insights on Income: Foreign Markets are a Necessary Profit Play for Today’s Income Investor

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:35:00 GMT

By Martin Hutchinson Contributing Editor Back in the middle 1980s, income investing for U.S. investors was pretty simple. Inflation was around 5% - roughly the same as now - but...Money Morning is here to help investors profit handsomely on this seismic shift in the global economy. Money moves markets. But Money Morning lets you move first. [More...]

Daily Report for Thu, Jul 10, 2008

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:37:00 GMT

Short selling returned to the market yesterday, particularly in the Financials (XLF -5.7%), Tech (XLK -3.0%) and Industrials (XLI -2.8%). Utilities (XLU +1.2%) was the one winning sector of note. Earnings Season is shaping up to be a downer.[More...]

Hanover mall nearing default: Owner has stopped paying $87.5M loan

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:04:00 GMT

Dec. 4--The Hanover Mall is close to defaulting on an $87.5 million loan after the 38-year-old property's performance declined in the past year, according to a credit rating agency.
The Chicago private equity firm, which bought the 705,943-square-foot mall for $99.4 million in 2007, declined comment.
Rental revenues at the mall, which is anchored by Sears, Wal-Mart, Macy's and JCPenney, have dropped 22 percent since the loan was issued, according to Fitch.

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KBank eyes 10% SME loan growth next year

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Dec. 2--Kasikornbank has set a small business loan target of 30 billion baht for 2010, representing growth of 8-10 percent to a total of 390 billion baht, says executive vice-president Pakorn Partanapat.
It's not easy for small businesses to access credit.
We see this market segment as one with lots of opportunities for KBank," Mr Pakorn said.

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KBank plans to stay the king of the hill: Expects 30% growth in capital markets

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:49:00 GMT

Nov. 26--Kasikornbank expects to maintain its pole position in the capital markets next year despite increasingly fierce competition, says Thiti Tantikulanan, head of the capital markets division.
"The bank targets revenue growth for the capital markets business of 30 percent in 2010."
The bank aims to maintain its top spot in corporate debenture underwriting, bond trading and syndicated loans.

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Three banks rev up loan goals: SCB, KTB, KBank upbeat on projections

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:49:00 GMT

Nov. 18--Three large banks have set ambitious goals for their lending next year based on the anticipated economic recovery and government investment spending.
Kannikar Chalitaporn, president of Siam Commercial Bank, said the bank's business plan for next year would be more aggressive than this year's in line with the recovering economy.
Normally, the bank's total loan growth target would double the GDP growth rate, but its 2010 business plan has not been finalised yet.

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Where to put your money

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:50:00 GMT

Nov. 16--Where should I put my money?
Similar questions echoed throughout the giant exhibition hall over the four-day annual SET in the City exhibition, as the sharp gyrations of the financial markets over the past year has raised public anxiety and awareness of the importance of personal investment planning to new heights.
Umapan Charoenying, a KBank first vice-president, said personal investment services were a popular theme at this year's fair.

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Ice River quiets

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Nov. 11--PITTSFIELD -- A West Pittsfield business will finally be a much quieter neighbor, one year after it opened near Lebanon Avenue.
Officials at the Ice River Springs water bottling plant at 1505 West Housatonic Street will install and state-of-the-art baffle next month that will muffle the noise from an external cooling tower, which is located on the north side of the former KB Toys warehouse.
"It will absorb and deflect the sound and be about seven feet above the tower," said plant manager Frank Versaggio.

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Are There Jingle Bells in Your Jack-O'-Lantern? Christmas Creep Hits Stores

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:51:00 GMT

Oct. 27--Once again, shoppers can buy their reindeer and scarecrows at the same time.
Most retailers have been busy stocking shelves with Christmas and Halloween decor, a holiday phenomenon that's become more common in the past several years.
For her large holiday purchases, she waits until the day after Thanksgiving, commonly referred to as Black Friday.

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Upturn Spurs Growth in Personal Loans: KTC, KBank Shift Back into Market

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:50:00 GMT

Oct. 6--Financial institutions are once again promoting unsecured loans on the back of the improving economy and higher consumer spending.
Krung Thai Card Plc has resumed activities in the personal loan market after reducing its business in the sector for a year mainly due to higher risks posed by the recession, said senior executive vice-president Thawatchai Thitisakdiskul.
Bank of Thailand regulations cap the maximum charge at 28 percent per year.

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KBank Targets China for Overseas Growth

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Oct. 5--Kasikornbank has set an ambitious target for its banking business in China next year, in response to the mainland's robust economic growth.
Pipit Aneaknithi, the bank's first senior vice-president, said KBank would mainly pay attention to its overseas banking business in China next year as the Chinese economy has great potential after posting high growth for years.
The bank expects loans to soar next year at its only branch in China, in Shenzhen.

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KBank Sure of Meeting Loan Target

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:52:00 GMT

Sep. 24--Kasikornbank believes it will meet its 2009 loan growth target, thanks to rising loan demand in the second half in line with the economic recovery, said president Prasarn Trairatvorakul.
But recently, loan withdrawals by the projects have slowed down pending a clearer economic climate.
KBank, Thailand's fourth largest bank by total assets, will likely be the first to announce loan expansion for 2009.

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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:11:00 GMT

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Tue, 05 May 2009 14:51:00 GMT

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Kookmin Bank Selects IBM System Z10 and DB2 to Build Next-Generation Core Banking Application System

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:53:00 GMT

IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced that Kookmin Bank (NYSE: KB), Korea's largest banking institution, will adopt IBM System z10 as the platform for its next-generation core banking application system.
This bank-wide project will consolidate all of the bank's different business units across the world, providing a highly flexible and secure platform to transform Kookmin Bank into a leading global bank of the future.
Through the adoption of IBM System z10, Kookmin Bank will secure a world-class, customer service-oriented IT infrastructure and gain a footing to upgrade its financial operations based on cutting-edge technology.

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