Nuveen Investments Inc. today announced the initial public offering of the Nuveen Multi-Currency Short-Term Government Income Fund.
London-based AMVESCAP PLC reported that operating profit increased by 27.1% for the quarter to $237.2 million, from $186.6 million in the same quarter last year.
Charles Schwab Corp. today announced no-fee checking accounts from Charles Schwab Bank, with an annual percentage yield of 4.25%.
Janus Capital Group Inc. today announced its profits rose 1% and its revenues increased 7% in the first quarter.
The newly formed NYSE Euronext today reported net income of $67.6 million in the first quarter for NYSE Group, a $37.3 million -- or 123% -- increase as compared to net income of $30.3 million from the year-ago period.
Franklin Resources Inc.’s second-quarter profits more than doubled due to more inflow into its funds and higher earnings from its investments, the San Mateo, Calif.-based asset manager announced today.
The number of federal securities litigation class actions hit a record low of 106 cases last year compared to 169 in 2005, although settlement values remained high, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers study released today.
Claymore Securities Inc. of Lisle, Ill., today announced the launch of two new exchange traded funds: the Claymore/Clear Mid-Cap Growth Index ETF, and the Claymore/IndexIQ Small-Cap Value ETF.
The Vanguard Group Inc. today said it plans to simplify its account fees, and will also offer ways for investors to avoid them entirely.
Jefferies & Company Inc. today announced the appointment of Edward J. Craig as managing director and head of U.S. Cash Equities Trading.
