BEFORE THE BELL: US Stock Futures Down;2-Day Fed Meeting On Tap
22nd Jun 2010 12:45
By Steve Goldstein U.S. stock futures declined Tuesday, with worries over the health of the European banks at the forefront as the Federal Reserve begins its two-day interest rate setting meeting. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 24 points. S&P 500 futures fell 3.3 points
Read moreBEFORE THE BELL: US Stock Futures Down As Europe Jitters Linger
22nd Jun 2010 11:04
By Steve Goldstein U.S. stock futures declined Tuesday, with worries over the health of the European banks at the forefront as the Federal Reserve begins its two-day interest rate setting meeting. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 40 points. S&P 500 futures fell 5.4 points
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Moody's Affirms A2 Rating And Stable Outlook For Miami-Dade County's Seaport Revenue Bonds
21st Jun 2010 21:31
The following is a press release from Moody's Investors Service: COUNTY HAS $58 MILLION SEAPORT REVENUE OUTSTANDING Miami-Dade (County of) FL Port Facility Ports Florida NEW YORK, June 21, 2010 -- Moody's affirms A2 rating for Miami-Dade County's seaport revenue bonds based on relatively stable
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21st Jun 2010 21:31
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Read moreTuesday preview: Budget, Carnival, Whitbread
21st Jun 2010 15:40
The main focus on Tuesday will be the first Budget from chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne in which he will have to perform the difficult balancing act of showing the UK means business about reducing its debt while not threatening the fragile economic recovery. In the election campaign the
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Nieuw Amsterdam's Stateroom Decor to Blend Modern, Historic Elements
17th Jun 2010 20:19
> SEATTLE, June 17 /CNW/ -- Guests aboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam, Holland America Line's newest Signature-class ship, will experience a blending of modern and historic elements in the stateroom ambience. Created by Seattle-based NB Design Group, Nieuw Amsterdam's staterooms reflect a refined i
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Nieuw Amsterdam's Stateroom Decor to Blend Modern, Historic Elements
17th Jun 2010 20:18
SEATTLE, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Guests aboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam, Holland America Line's newest Signature-class ship, will experience a blending of modern and historic elements in the stateroom ambience. Created by Seattle-based NB Design Group, Nieuw Amsterdam's staterooms reflect a refined in
Read moreMARKET TALK: Carnival May See 2Q Upside, But Dollar Headwinds
16th Jun 2010 19:36
2:36 (Dow Jones) William Blair sees potential upside for Carnival's (CCL) 2Q results but says a weaker euro may cap full-year outlook. "While pricing continues to move in the right direction, we have noted some moderation in the improvement of pricing in both May and early June," firm says. A strong
Read moreThursday preview: Carnival, Games, WS Atkins, Retail Sales
16th Jun 2010 16:31
Results announcements from cruise ship operator Carnival are usually made in the afternoon to ensure that its US shareholders get to see the figures at the same time as the European stakeholders. The company's performance is likely to have been boosted by the weakness of sterling while on the face
Read moreMARKET TALK: Cruise Lines Show No Signs Of Spill Fallout
15th Jun 2010 15:34
10:34 (Dow Jones) Cruise lines so far unaffected by the Gulf oil spill, says Majestic Research. Firm adds that Carnival's (CCL) pricing trends are continuing to stabilize but cautions that continued improvement could be "challenging" given tougher comparisons ahead and the added capacity the industr
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Carnival Corporation & Plc to Hold Conference Call on Second Quarter Earnings
15th Jun 2010 15:29
MIAMI, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc's (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Howard Frank has scheduled a conference call with analysts for 10 a.m. (EDT); 3 p.m. (BST), Tuesday, June 22, 2010, to discuss the company's second quarter financial resul
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Holland America Line to Deploy Two Ships in Australia Simultaneously for First Time in 2011-12
14th Jun 2010 23:33
> SEATTLE, June 14 /CNW/ -- Holland America Line will deploy ms Volendam and ms Zaandam in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific in 2011-12, marking the first time the line will have two ships sailing a series of itineraries in the region simultaneously. Guests will be able to
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Holland America Line to Deploy Two Ships in Australia Simultaneously for First Time in 2011-12
14th Jun 2010 23:32
Volendam and Zaandam to visit Australia, New Zealand, Asia and South Pacific SEATTLE, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line will deploy ms Volendam and ms Zaandam in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific in 2011-12, marking the first time the line will have two ships sailing
Read moreWeek Ahead: New fiscal watchdog reports
11th Jun 2010 09:49
Investors are eagerly waiting for the report by the Office for Budget Responsibility on Monday. The document will examine the assumptions the previous government used for its borrowing and growth projections. The figures will form the basis of the government's Budget decisions on 22 June and the sp
Read moreLondon afternoon: Coalition hopes lift Footsie
12th May 2010 15:07
Investors' attention remains firmly focused on the assembly of prime minister David Cameron's new government and his first press conference with new partner Nick Clegg. The pair seemed indistinguishable as they stood on the lawns of No 10 Downing St, but they were given an indication of the econom
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