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BofA says BRICs are back as it recommends emerging bonds
Bank of America Merrill Lynch said investors should buy emerging market bonds and equities as the so-called BRIC nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China post the biggest improvement in growth this year. more
BofA attracts record new assets in ’12
Bank of America Corp., the second-largest U.S. lender, attracted record new assets last year to its unit-servicing retirement and other employee-benefit plans as it cross-sold products through the commercial bank, Bloomberg News said Tuesday. more
Fidelity’s operating income falls 29% as clients pull money
Fidelity Investments, the second- largest U.S. mutual fund company, said operating income declined 29 percent as fee pressure, low interest rates and redemptions from its active equity funds hurt revenue. more
Fitch rates Providence bonds ‘BBB,’ outlook negative
Fitch Ratings has ranked Providence’s general obligation bonds as “BBB,” outlook negative, due to what the global ratings company said was “remaining uncertainly” and the fact that the city still faces “financial pressure and limited flexibility.” more
| 2/15/13
International demand for U.S. assets rises on global slowdown
International purchases of U.S. stocks, bonds and other financial assets rose more than forecast in December as investors sought shelter from slowing global growth. more
Nortek to acquire 2Gig Technologies for $135M
Nortek Inc., a residential and commercial ventilation maker, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lehi, Utah-based 2Gig Technologies Inc., Nortek announced Thursday. more
| 2/14/13
Investors most bullish on banks since 2007, BofA survey shows
Investors are the most optimistic on banks since the top of the bull market in 2007, bolstered by record-low interest rates and an improving outlook for global growth and profits, a Bank of America Corp. survey showed. more
A.T. Cross to explore ‘strategic alternatives’ for accessory division
The A.T. Cross Co., a producer of high-end writing utensils and other personal accessories, announced in a press release late Monday that it is “exploring strategic alternatives” for its Cross Accessory Division. more
| 2/4/13
Fidelity Charitable sees record grants, contributions in 2012
The Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, an independent public charity with a donor-advised fund program, saw record grants and contributions in 2012, the organization announced Tuesday. more
| 1/29/13
REITs gain 26% ditching failing shopping malls: mortgages
Mall owners including Simon Property Group Inc. and General Growth Properties Inc., the biggest in the United States, are signaling they’re moving on from struggling retail centers as the economic rebound drives them to focus on the best-performing markets. more
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