Japan’s Bonds Decline as Asian Stocks Advance on Recovery SignsThursday, September 17, 2009 @ 2:55AMSept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s five-year government notes fell, pushing yields to a one-week high, as Asian stocks extended a worldwide equity rally amid signs the global recession is abating.
Canada Auctions C$3 Billion of Two-Year Securities (Update1)Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 11:55AMThe government received bids of C$7.67 billion for the 1.25 percent notes maturing in December 2011. The bid-to-cover ratio, which gauges demand by comparing the amount bid with the amount sold, was 2.56.
Banks on the brinkWednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 7:09AMRegulators have been slow to close problem banks for fear of rattling public confidence in the financial system. Yet, by keeping some doomed banks on life support, they may be making problems worse.
Jones Lang LaSalle and Real Estate Disposition, LLC Launch Joint Venture with Comprehensive Commercial Real Estate ...Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 6:00AMIn response to a growing need for owners, banks and servicers to quickly liquidate commercial property, real estate owned and both distressed and non-distressed commercial notes, Jones Lang LaSalle has launched a joint venture with Real Estate Disposition, LLC to provide a sophisticated online auction sales platform that creates a market for optimal commercial property and note disposition.
Telstra stock rebounds, analysts upbeatWednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 2:30AMTelstra shares have rebounded from losses driven by fears its likely structural separation will hurt earnings. Analysts are now predicting changes to the business could actually improve shareholder value.