Aetna Inc., the Hartford, Conn.-based health insurer, announced today that its third-quarter profit dropped to $277.3 million, or 58 cents per share.
The Reserve’s handling of its communications surrounding the financial problems, unfortunately, earn a grade of less than a gentleman’s “C.”
Consumer confidence hit a record low this month, as the credit crisis darkened Americans’ outlook on the economy and the job market.
KLD Research & Analytics Inc. and FTSE Group today announced a strategic partnership designed to offer a comprehensive offering of environmental, social and governance research and indexes.
MFS Investment Management of Boston announced today the formation of a business development office for the defined contribution investment only market.
The residential real estate market continued to struggle in August with home prices tumbling at a record pace during the month, according to the Standard &Poor’s/Case-Shiller Home Price Index that was released today.
To survive the credit crunch and regain consumer confidence, insurers must strip away the fancy features from their products, said Quincy Krosby, chief investment strategist at The Hartford (Conn.) Financial Services Group Inc.
Deutsche Bank AG lost more than $400 million on equity derivatives as the stock markets fell in the wake of the financial crisis, two people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
The latest data from the Department of Commerce indicate sales of new single-family homes rose slightly in September from August while average home prices fell to their lowest level in almost three years.
Insurance executives highlighted the income benefits behind some new annuity solutions and guarantee wrappers, but the costs behind these products may rise in light of a careening market.
