Archive for June 14th, 2012:

IT spend in BFSI vertical is expected to reach USD 3.5 billion by FY 2014: Study by Zinnov

Date: Jun 14 2012
1888PressRelease - The study provides a detailed analysis of the different opportunities, challenges and scope related to IT spending and technology adoption in the BFSI sector that is contributing to 8% in Indian GDP. New Delhi, Zinnov, a leading Globalization and ...Read More »

Athletes not shy to strut in underwear ads

Date: Jun 14 2012
Folks can't seem to get enough of jocks in their skivvies. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/ksCgr_RWg6k/1 Read More »

Germany has much to lose in eurozone austerity standoff

Date: Jun 14 2012
Germany's mantra that the solution to Europe's debt crisis is cuts in benefits is facing increasing rebellion, leaving it more isolated. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/MOYWEouEBrg/1 Read More »

Companies start to pay or increase dividends

Date: Jun 14 2012
Caterpillar, Target raise quarterly dividends while Dell pays a dividend for the first time. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/SVBeYO1zus0/1 Read More »

Something’s Not REIT: Real Estate CEOs Are Landing Huge Raises

Date: Jun 14 2012
Filed under: Real Estate, Market News, InvestmentOnce upon a time on Wall Street, if you wanted to make big bucks, you'd make a beeline for the usual suspects: big banking powerhouses or maybe a private equity or hedge fund. Those ...Read More »

From Supersized to Super-Sighs: Is McDonald’s Growth Era Over?

Date: Jun 14 2012
Filed under: Company News, McDonald's, Stocks in the News, Food & DrinkThe world's largest restaurant chain is showing signs of tarnish on the Golden Arches. Goldman Sachs downgraded shares of McDonald's (MCD) on Wednesday morning, as analyst Michael Kelter slashed both ...Read More »

Where Do the Most Spoiled Children in the U.S. Live?

Date: Jun 14 2012
Filed under: Family Money It's no surprise that children aren't cheap, but their full price is a bit daunting. According to the USDA, the average cost of raising a child to adulthood is a stunning $226,920 -- and, as Bundle.com ...Read More »