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Don’t be a bear watcher
By Tony Stonger |
| After months of cheering the stock market as it climbed to record heights, some individual investors are taking up a new sport... (Full Article) |
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Ford announces $2.1 billion earnings for Q1
New records for operating earnings, revenues |
| Ford Motor Company earned a record $2.1 billion in the first quarter, or $1.70 per diluted share... (Full Article) |
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Global Briefs... |
| Short news items from around the globe... (Full Article) |
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E*Trade reports profit for Q2 |
| E*Trade reported an operating profit in its fiscal second quarter even though it had a net loss... (Full Article) |
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Online banking a bust? |
| The Internet and banking have all the hallmarks of the perfect couple, blessed with global appeal, serious money, and a mysterious irresistibility... (Full Article) |
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Citigroup posts 49% profit jump |
Citigroup Inc. reported an impressive 49 percent profit increase for the first-quarter, easily topping Wall Street’s expectations as the nation’s largest financial service company reaped the benefits of the economic expansion.
Citigroup reported net income of $3.6 billion, or $1.04 a share. Analysts had expected the company to earn just 78 cents a share. In the year-ago quarter, Citigroup had net income of $2.4 billion or 68 cents a share. |
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PWC makes its move |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers has taken a $30 million equity stake in Informatica, a developer of e-business analytical software. This is the latest move in the consulting firm’s $2 billion, three-year commitment to provide e-business services. |
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American Marine pays tax day dividend |
Shareholders of AMB Financial Services Corp., the parent company of the Bainbridge Island-based American Marine Bank, received a bonus on April 15 — a dividend check.
The company’s board of directors declared a 60-cent quarterly dividend at its regular March meeting, which was payable on tax day. |
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Economic savvy made easy
By Dave Aho |
| Remember President Clinton’s campaign slogan: “It’s the economy, stupid?” It seems like for every political special interest, there are several economic indicators that profess the state of our economy... (Full Article) |
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How do you finance your great idea? |
| You’ve got a hot idea for a new business, but you need startup capital to get it off the ground. So how... (Full Article) |
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NASDAQ seeking decimalization delay
System can’t keep up with current volume |
| Surging trading volumes in recent months have forced NASDAQ officials to ask the Securities & Exchange Commission to delay... (Full Article) |
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Money seminar for women set for May 18 |
| The National Center for Women and Retirement Research (NCWRR) in conjunction with Dain Rauscher, will host a seminar... (Full Article) |
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Dain Rauscher announces promotions |
| The securities brokerage firm of Dain Rauscher Inc., recently announced the promotions... (Full Article) |
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New services at Olympic Asset Management |
| Local investment advisory service Olympic Asset Management has added new services... (Full Article) |
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New leaders named at Interwest Bank |
| Oak Harbor-based Interwest Bancorp Inc. parent company of Interwest and Pacific Northwest Banks, recently named Patrick M. Fahey to the positions of President... (Full Article) |
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Three announce for Huff’s vacated seat |
| Three candidates so far have announced their intention to seek the 26th District House seat... (Full Article) |
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Foundation honors Parker, presents grants |
| The Hannah Langer Spirit of Philanthropy Award was presented to community leader A.H. “Ike” Parker... (Full Article) |
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Viking Bank posts impressive gains |
Ballard-based Viking Community Bank, which opened a new branch in Poulsbo last month, recently announced earnings for the first quarter.
The bank recorded a net profit of $321,029, which was a 15 percent increase over the $278,547 posted for the same period a year ago.
Deposits of $122.8 million are up by 41 percent and assets showed a gain of 33.5 percent to $133 million. Net loans were also up 28 percent. |
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OC classes meet Microsoft standards |
Olympic College wants the business community to know that all of its Microsoft classes meet the standards for certifying students in Microsoft’s office-user specialist program.
Classes teach computer literacy, measure proficiency and improve productivity, according to OC officials. Call (360) 478-4839 for more information. |
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So, you have a judgment. Now what?
Collecting isn’t as hard as you think. But you do
need a plan, and perhaps some professional help
By Paula Bartlett |
| Many businesses are in need of some form of collections on their receivables... (Full Article) |
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