Bad timing tempers bull market’s fund successes

BOSTON — If you’re inspired to celebrate the bull market’s turning a year old, keep the party a subdued affair.
Raise a glass to […]

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National Grid building goes platinum

National Grid's new corporate center in Waltham has received increasingly important, albeit rare, certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The building at Reservoir Woods received […]

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Canada picks up pace in computer, tech spending

Canadian companies have been picking up their spending on computers, software and other technology, but they still lag the U.S., according to an annual study.
Businesses […]

Manufacturing growth shows surprising gain

An unexpectedly strong report on manufacturing activity Monday bolstered confidence that the nation’s factories will help sustain a recovery.
The report by a […]

Bank failure tally reaches 140

Banks in six U.S. states were closed Friday, bringing the total number of failed banks this year to 140, at a cost of over […]

Chinese export slump eases

SHANGHAI, China – China’s exports are making a comeback after a jarring slump threw millions out of work, a sign of improving global demand […]

National Bank net profits soar

MONTREAL–National Bank Financial Group saw its profits and revenue rise in the fourth quarter despite the recessionary economy.
The Montreal-based bank reported net income […]

Australia’s Services Industry Index Drops From 19-Month High

Australia’s services industry grew in November at a slower pace as companies reported weaker sales and new orders.
The performance of services index fell […]

U.S. credit card offers pick up for select few

U.S. credit card companies are targeting affluent consumers in a resurgence of marketing campaigns, as they recover from massive defaults by subprime borrowers in […]

Investors cash in on mortgage mess

As millions of Americans struggle to hold on to their homes, Wall Street has found a way to make money from the mortgage mess.
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