Aon Corp.said today its first-quarter profit jumped 28% as the insurance broker was able to slash costs, more than offsetting a slight decline in revenue.
The SEC today ordered that corporations use the interactive data standard XBRL for regulatory filings to make it easier for investors to analyze the information.
James Gorman is set to slide into the top spot at Morgan Stanley replacing John Mack as CEO in just a few months. What impact will the leadership change have on the firm's force of 20,000 brokers? And is it better news for Morgan Stanley reps that Smith Barney brokers? Have your say here.