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Life Insurers Get A Reprieve

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:57:18 GMT

The market recovery saved life insurance, but fundamentals remain unattractive.[More...]

7 Bull Stocks To Know In Finance : AXP,DFS,CI,HIG,LNC,JPM,XL

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:24:33 GMT

Our research universe initially comprises of 1,139 stocks in 21 sub sectors which can be grouped into three super-sub sectors namely banks, finance, and insurance.[More...]

AIG To Sell Asset Management Biz

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:07:04 GMT

American International Group Inc. (AIG) has reached an agreement to sell a part of its investment advisory and asset management business to Bridge Partners, L.P. for about $500 million. Bridge Partners, LP is owned by Hong Kong-based private-equity firm Pacific Century Group.[More...]

Short Picks For Friday

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:58:56 GMT

It is looking to be a weak open this morning, with some good chart setups for the short side. Here are some to watch, most of which I am already holding short: - IYR has broken below the neckline. - ARO: Note the bearish engulfing pattern from yesterday. [More...]

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC): Upgraded To Outperform At CSFB

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:29:26 GMT

Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) is getting positive vibes from several tier-1 firms this morning: - CSFB is upgrading their rating to Outperform from Neutral and moving their price tgt to $24 (prev. $21). The upgrade comes following LNC’s capital raise and the announced plans to issue preferred stock to the US Treasury. While the planned $950 million of CPP leaves a clear overhang on the shares, given the likelihood of a future equity raise to repay the CPP, the firm thinks the stock is trading at too large of a discount relative to the risk of future dilution and other potential franchise risks associated with having the government as a key stakeholder. CSFB's main points of distinction vs. the other expected CPP recipient, HIG, are that: 1. LNC’s[More...]

Wall Street Slides On Economic Data, Alcoa (NYSE: AA) Slumps

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:16:46 GMT

US stocks finished with losses as a stronger dollar pressurized energy stocks and other commodity shares. Stocks also retreated as worse than expected economic data dented investor optimism.[More...]

US Stock Futures Decline As Commodities Retreat, Dollar Climbs

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:45:49 GMT

US stock futures edged lower on Monday as a stronger dollar pressurized crude oil and other commodities.[More...]

Friday’s Market Recap (05/15/09)

Fri, 15 May 2009 23:07:39 GMT

All three major indexes were down for today and the week, with the S&P down 1.14% today. The NASDAQ was down 0.54% to close at 1680.14, with the Dow dropped 0.75% closing at 8268.64. Yields on the treasury fell to 3.136% as the price on the 10-year was up. The price of crude oil fell to settle at $56.34, while gold headed in the opposite direction settling up at $931.30. Prudential Financial (PRU: 37.75, -1.62 (-4.11%)) and Ameriprise Financial (AMP: 25.40, +0.34 [More...]

Wall Street Ends Lower In Choppy Trading, Bank Of America Tumbles

Fri, 15 May 2009 23:03:00 GMT

US stocks declined on Friday as a selloff in financial and energy stocks dampened investor sentiment.[More...]

Wall Street Jumps As Stress Test Worries Ease, Disney (NYSE: DIS) Soars

Wed, 06 May 2009 21:56:09 GMT

US stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors drew a sigh of relief after stress test results indicated that most banks are healthier than thought. Better than expected ADP payrolls data also added to the positive tone.[More...]

Lincoln Nat'L Selling Dela. Investments for $428M

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:49:00 GMT

Aug. 19--Shares of Lincoln National Corp. rose today after an Australian financial services firm agreed to buy Lincoln's asset-management unit, Delaware Investments, for $428 million in cash.
In another sign of tough economic times, Radnor-based Lincoln National, which markets itself as Lincoln Financial Group, agreed to sell Delaware Investments to Sydney-based Macquarie Group Ltd. in order to focus on its core insurance and retirement businesses.
Delaware Investments will remain based in Philadelphia.

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Dividend Declaration: Delaware Investments(R) Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. Announces Dividends

Dividend Declaration: Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund Announces Dividends

Dividend Declaration: Delaware Investments(R) Global Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. Announces Dividends

Delaware Investments(R) Municipal Income Funds Announce an Agreement for Sale of Delaware Investments

Three Delaware Investments Closed End Funds Announce an Agreement for Sale of Delaware Investments

Lincoln Financial Group Announces Sale of Delaware Investments to Macquarie Group ; Company to Focus on Core Insurance and Retirement Businesses

Lincoln Financial Group Announces Sale of Delaware Investments to Macquarie Group

Ron Cain Joins Lincoln Financial Advisors

Form 4 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP For: Nov 20 Filed by: KONEN MARK E (10K)

Form 4 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP For: Nov 20 Filed by: DINEEN ROBERT W (10K)

Form 4 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP For: Nov 20 Filed by: Crawford Frederick John (10K)

Form 4 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP For: Nov 20 Filed by: GLASS DENNIS R (10K)

Form 4 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP For: Nov 04 Filed by: KELLY GARY C (10K)

Form 3 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP For: Nov 04 Filed by: KELLY GARY C (10K)

Form 4 KONEN MARK E For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 Crawford Frederick John For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4 CORNELIO CHARLES C For: Nov 02 (10K)

Form 4/A Crawford Frederick John For: Aug 03 (10K)