Archive for the 'UBS' Category



UBS: Lose a Few Billion, Win a Few Billion

Monday 10 December 2007 @ 9:51 am

Investors washed down the bitter pill of the bank’s second subprime writedown with the news of an infusion of cash from sovereign wealth funds




Putin Names Medvedev His Successor

Monday 10 December 2007 @ 9:31 am

Investors breathe a sigh of relief as the Russian President finally endorses a pro-Western, market-friendly candidate




Philips’ Lightbulb Moment

Friday 7 December 2007 @ 8:41 am

Europe’s largest electronics company is redefining itself as a global lighting king by hawking energy-efficient LED bulbs




A New Twist on Mobile Search

Wednesday 5 December 2007 @ 8:43 am

A British mobile phone service is catering to the busy person’s desire to know—right now—answers to questions both whimsical and weighty




Europe: The Risk from a U.S. Downdraft

Thursday 29 November 2007 @ 9:08 am

The euro zone grows increasingly concerned that it may not be immune to the fallout from slowing U.S. growth and the subprime mess




Student Funds Get Responsible

Tuesday 20 November 2007 @ 6:34 pm

A new breed of student-run investment funds looks for social returns along with dividends




Barclays Tries to Soothe the Street

Thursday 15 November 2007 @ 9:19 am

In an interview, the British bank’s president discusses the early results statement aimed at reassuring investors about its investment banking division




The Capital Crunch Spreads

Wednesday 7 November 2007 @ 8:01 pm

Capital levels are tumbling at major banks and brokerages—not just Citigroup—which could crimp earnings and economic growth




Finally, Good News from Nortel

Tuesday 6 November 2007 @ 2:56 pm

Third-quarter results show a big turnaround. A few more of those—and perhaps an acquisition or two—might bring the company back into favor




How To Stand Out from the Herd

Tuesday 6 November 2007 @ 12:47 pm

Does your paper profile look like everybody else’s? Stop thinking about yourself in terms of stereotypes and start emphasizing your unique traits




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