Financial reform key as Obama meets with Greek leader
Global financial reform topped the agenda Tuesday as President Obama huddled with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, whose country is at the center of Europe's debt crisis.
Foot Locker sets new strategy, financial plan
Athletic shoe and clothing chain Foot Locker Inc. set a series of strategic and financial goals on Tuesday that it said will help it grow and build on recent improvements to its business.
Broadridge Financial buys StockTrans
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. said Tuesday it has acquired StockTrans, a privately held company that provides services for registering and transferring stocks.
N.Y.’s Paterson Says Financial Review Board in Ravitch Plan
A four-year blueprint to fix New York’s chronic budget deficits may call for creation of a financial review board and give the state’s chief executive new power to curb spending, Governor David Paterson said.
Stocks rise after financial stocks jump on rumors
Financial companies have led stocks higher on the one-year anniversary of the market's hitting a 12-year low. The gain in bank stocks Tuesday has come as traders reacted to rumors that the government might prohibit the trades known as short sales in the stocks of companies it owns.
GMAC Chief Financial Officer To Leave for Private Equity Firm
Robert Hull, who joined GMAC in 2007, will join Providence Equity Partners as chief financial officer. Hull was a member of GMAC’s executive committee and served briefly on GMAC’s board of directors.
Conroy Lacks Senate Support on Telstra, Financial Review Says
March 10 (Bloomberg) -- Australian Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has insufficient support in the Senate to push through legislation that would force Telstra Corp. to split, the Australian Financial Review said.
