Finance | Recruiter

  • Home
  • Ecommerce Recruiting
  • Ecommerce Jobs
  • Ecommerce Meetups
  • For More Info Call: (404) 281-2025
Finance | Recruiter
The Insider's Career Site for Financial Top Guns
RSS
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Banking & Capital
  • Growth Companies
  • Human Capital & Careers
  • Markets
  • Strategy
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Technology
  • ECOMMERCE JOBS
  • Telefónica seeks O2 engagement

    Telefónica seeks O2 engagement

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    Concerns rise about owning a shrinking mobile-only business as rivals bolster broadband and TV Source: Companies
    Read More
    January 21, 2015Telefónica seeks O2 engagement
    Obama Seeks to Burnish His Climate Legacy, But Will His Oil and Gas Policies Haunt Him?

    Obama Seeks to Burnish His Climate Legacy, But Will His Oil and Gas Policies Haunt Him?

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    In at least three previous State of the Union speeches, President Barack Obama placed great emphasis on his "all of the above" energy strategy — one that includes both aggressive pursuit of…
    Read More
    January 21, 2015Obama Seeks to Burnish His Climate Legacy, But Will His Oil and Gas Policies Haunt Him?
    Windows 10's Cortana: A Solution Without A Problem?

    Windows 10's Cortana: A Solution Without A Problem?

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    A large focus of Microsoft's press event today other than high-concept holograms and Windows 10 itself was the personification of the OS, Cortana. We've seen the Halo-themed AI (complete with original…
    Read More
    January 21, 2015Windows 10's Cortana: A Solution Without A Problem?
    Microsoft Augments Reality With Windows Holographic

    Microsoft Augments Reality With Windows Holographic

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    Microsoft debuted its new augmented reality tech at the Windows 10 live event today. Source: Technology
    Read More
    January 21, 2015Microsoft Augments Reality With Windows Holographic
    With Windows 10 You Can Stream Any Xbox One Game To Your PC Or Tablet

    With Windows 10 You Can Stream Any Xbox One Game To Your PC Or Tablet

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    Xbox One users are gaining the ability to stream any Xbox One game to an in-network tablet or PC running Windows 10. Source: Technology
    Read More
    January 21, 2015With Windows 10 You Can Stream Any Xbox One Game To Your PC Or Tablet

UPDATE 6-"Don't break my heart," British PM begs Scots

September 10, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
* Sterling hits a fresh 10-month low after online poll (Adds latest poll para 6 and 7) Source: Financials
Read Full Article →

Google warned of harder line from EU

September 10, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Günther Oettinger says search group’s market power could be curbed and added he would press for measures to ensure its neutrality and objectivity Source: Companies
Read Full Article →

Santander keeps it all in the family

September 10, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Ana Patricia Botín, who has been appointed chairman following the death of her father, has drawn high praise as head of the bank’s UK operations Source: Companies
Read Full Article →

Microsoft in talks to buy Minecraft group

September 10, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
One source says that Mojang co-founder Markus Persson – a maverick gamer known as ‘Notch’ – will probably leave the company if a deal is agreed Source: Companies
Read Full Article →

Laury has work cut out as Kingfisher CEO

September 10, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
French woes and disappointing sales at B&Q are top of the in-tray for new CEO of DIY group, despite gains under Sir Ian Cheshire Source: Companies
Read Full Article →

Ferrari chairman quits after F1 failures

September 10, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Fiat chief executive Sergio Marchionne to take over from Luca Cordero di Montezemolo following a public spat over the sports car maker’s leadership Source: Companies
Read Full Article →

A hacker mindset for accelerated success

September 10, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
The tech journalist Shane Snow, in his book Smartcuts, rejects the traditional approach of paying one’s dues and toiling the hard way Source: Management
Read Full Article →

LVMH explores the layers below luxury

September 10, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
The French group, which owns Louis Vuitton and Bulgari, is using private equity in Asia to experiment with slightly less expensive pleasures Source: Management
Read Full Article →

More to life than liveable cities

September 10, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
The rankings have their uses but more important is what people expect out of life Source: Management
Read Full Article →

Meet the New Boss: The 3 Biggest CEO Changes of 2014 So Far

September 10, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Filed under: Company News, Technology, Industry News, Investing Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg/Getty Images There are many new faces occupying chief executive desks at America’s big companies recently. According to data compiled by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, from January through July of this year, U.S.-based firms collectively announced the replacement of 766 CEOs — that’s the highest number for that period since 2008. Here’s a look at three of the more high-profile leadership changes [...]
Read Full Article →

It's Going to Take More Than Guacamole to Save McDonald's

September 10, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Filed under: Company News, McDonald’s, Earnings, Industry News, Investing Lauri Patterson McDonald’s (MCD) is hoping that it can “guac” and roll out of its latest funk, but it may have another thing coming. The world’s largest burger chain began testing guacamole as a gourmet sandwich topping earlier this year, and the ingredient’s been sticking around in regional test markets. The fast-food giant [...]
Read Full Article →

Saudi's Algosaibi says creditors' steering committee formed

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
DUBAI, Sept 9 (Reuters) – A steering committee of creditors of Saudi Arabian conglomerate Ahmad Hamad Algosaibi and Brothers (AHAB) has been formed to negotiate its debt restructuring, Algosaibi said on Tuesday. Source: Financials
Read Full Article →

BRIEF-JPMorgan CEO Dimon 'is fine' in his cancer treatment, CFO says

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
* CFO says company already has ‘adequate’ capital and liquidity protections Source: Financials
Read Full Article →

UPDATE 1-REIT activities aligned with FHLB goals -U.S. Treasury official

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – Real Estate Investment Trusts are an “important source” of private capital for housing, although they can pose risks to the Federal Home Loan Bank System through their captive insurance subsidiaries, a senior U.S. Treasury official said on Tuesday. Source: Financials
Read Full Article →

New York City's 'responsible banking' law survives court challenge

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
NEW YORK, Sept 9 (Reuters) – A federal judge has refused to block enforcement of a 2012 New York City law designed to ensure that banks holding the city’s deposits document how well they meet the needs of low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Source: Financials
Read Full Article →

U.S. says finalizing possible new energy, financial sanctions on Russia

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – The United States is putting the finishing touches on possible new sanctions on Russia’s defense, energy and financial sectors over its intervention in Ukraine, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday. Source: Financials
Read Full Article →

Cash Dividend On The Way From American Homes 4 Rent's Series A Participating Preferred Shares

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
On 9/11/14, American Homes 4 Rent’s 5.000% Series A participating preferred shares of beneficial interest (NYSE: AMH.PRA) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.3125, payable on 9/30/14. As a percentage of AMH.PRA’s recent share price of $24.75, this dividend works out to approximately 1.26%, so look for shares of AMH.PRA to trade 1.26% lower — all else being equal — when AMH.PRA shares open for trading on 9/11/14. On an annualized basis, the current yield is approximately 5.02%, which compares to an average yield of 6.93% in the “Real Estate” preferred stock category, according to Preferred Stock Channel. [...]
Read Full Article →

Aspen Insurance Holdings Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares About To Put More Money In Your Pocket

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
On 9/11/14, Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd’s 7.250% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares (NYSE: AHL.PRB) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.4531, payable on 10/1/14. As a percentage of AHL.PRB’s recent share price of $26.24, this dividend works out to approximately 1.73%, so look for shares of AHL.PRB to trade 1.73% lower — all else being equal — when AHL.PRB shares open for trading on 9/11/14. On an annualized basis, the current yield is approximately 6.85%, which compares to an average yield of 5.75% in the “Financial” preferred stock category, according to Preferred Stock Channel. Click here to learn which [...]
Read Full Article →

Industrials Week In Review: 3M, Deere and Caterpillar

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
3M announced that it has completed the acquisition of Sumitomo 3M after purchasing the 25% stake of Sumitomo Electric. The acquisition will have an accretive impact on 3M’s earnings post the third quarter 2014 and will help increase its presence in Japan. The strategic acquisition will allow 3M to strengthen its presence in Japan, where it generates more than $2 billion in revenues. Source: Markets
Read Full Article →

Western Digital's My Passport Wireless Drive To Help Boost Branded Product Sales

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Western Digital witnessed a 4% year-on-year decline of its branded product shipments in the March quarter to 6.27 million units. However, this figure rose by over 13% y-o-y in the June quarter to 6 million units, which the company attributed to a healthy demand for personal storage products ? especially in the consumer electronics division. The introduction of My Passport Wireless is likely to build on this momentum and should help boost Western Digital?s branded product sales in the coming quarters. Source: Markets
Read Full Article →

Growing New Vehicle Sales And A Push Into Used Cars Will Drive Sirius XM's Subscriber Growth

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Going forward, we expect this growth to continue as new vehicle sales increase with improving an economic environment and the satellite radio provider aggressively pushes into the used car market. However, the emergence of HD radio and 4G mobile Internet networks is likely to pose some risk to Sirius XM. Source: Markets
Read Full Article →

Dubai aims to cement super-hub status

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Plans for $32bn airport in one-time dusty outpost reflect region’s soaring ambitions Source: Companies
Read Full Article →

Moody’s to redo ratings of bank debt

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Moody’s said the proposals would affect the ratings of about half of banks’ senior unsecured bonds, with about 30 per cent upgraded and 21 per cent to be cut Source: Companies
Read Full Article →

Apple unveils two new larger iPhones

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
New products led by iPhone 6 and supersized iPhone 6 Plus Source: Companies
Read Full Article →

Market Wrap: Another Down Day for Stocks; Apple Slips

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Filed under: Market News, Investing AP/Marcio Jose SanchezApple CEO Tim Cook debuted the new Apple Watch on Tuesday. Investors replied with a minor dip in Apple shares. By KEN SWEET NEW YORK — Stocks fell for a second straight day Tuesday as investors were left unimpressed by Apple’s (AAPL) latest batch of product announcements. Negative news out of Home Depot (HD) and McDonald’s (MCD) also weighed on the market. [...]
Read Full Article →

Renault and Bolloré bet on ‘green’ cars

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
The two groups will set up a joint venture for ‘green’ car-sharing services and will do a feasibility study for a new three-seater electric vehicle Source: Companies
Read Full Article →

América Móvil eyes Telecom Italia unit

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Brazilian mobile operators, including Oi and Telefónica, considering working together on joint bid for controlling stake of TIM Participacoes Source: Companies
Read Full Article →

Disney Finds More Ways to Turn 'Frozen' into Cool Cash

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Filed under: Company News, Walt Disney, Industry News, Entertainment Industry, Investing Disney/AP “Frozen” is the gift that keeps on giving at Disney (DIS). The family entertainment giant continues to find new ways to milk last year’s theatrical blockbuster, which has already spawned theme park attractions, a spike in merchandising sales and the theme for the current Disney on Ice tour. [...]
Read Full Article →

A mix of fortunes for Kenya’s ARM Cement

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
The producer is made of strong stuff, having suffered some shaky times in its early years that its chief labels ‘doomsday moments’ Source: Management
Read Full Article →

A Big Mac, Coke and side order of decline

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Younger customers are more savvy in their tastes and less tolerant of dominance by a few large businesses Source: Management
Read Full Article →

A Netflix for indie fans

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
The demise of the DVD has opened the door to a start-up that provides movie buffs with the extras that streaming does not provide Source: Management
Read Full Article →

Birmingham: From steam to tech

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Industrial heritage combined with the promise of infrastructure and low property prices have put the city on the start-up map Source: Management
Read Full Article →

Which Supermarkets Are America's Favorite? The Votes Are In

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Filed under: Company News, Market News, Industry News, Consumer Goods, Investing Getty Images Over the weekend, Kroger (KR) announced plans to hire 20,000 employees — adding more than 5 percent to its current staffing. Already the nation’s largest supermarket chain and its second largest retailer (after Walmart (WMT)), Kroger says it is on a [...]
Read Full Article →

Quiksilver Limps Along in the Slow Lane

September 9, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Filed under: Company News, Earnings, Market News, Industry News, Investing Richard Levine/Alamy Things continue to go from bad to worse for Quiksilver (ZQK). The once-trendy retailer and distributor of extreme sports apparel and footwear for outdoor enthusiasts wiped out — again — on Friday after posting another horrendous quarter. Sales declined 19 percent to $396 million as consumers continue to sour [...]
Read Full Article →

Monday Sector Leaders: Technology & Communications, Healthcare

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
In afternoon trading on Monday, Technology & Communications stocks are the best performing sector, not showing much of a loss. Within that group, Yahoo! (NASD: YHOO) and Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 4.3% and 2.8%, respectively. Among technology ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (AMEX: XLK), which is down 0.1% on the day, and up 13.49% year-to-date. Yahoo!, meanwhile, is up 2.12% year-to-date, and Motorola Solutions, is down 9.36% year-to-date. Combined, YHOO and MSI make up approximately 1.4% of the underlying holdings of [...]
Read Full Article →

Week Ahead Market Report: September 8, 2014

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
The US markets are lower in early afternoon trading, with the Dow down 0.27%, the S&P lower by 0.51% and the Nasdaq down 0.12%. Some of the most actively traded stocks Bank of America (BAC) up 1.65%, Yahoo! (YHOO) higher by 4.42%, Microsoft (MSFT) up 1.15% and Apple (AAPL) down 0.84%. Source: Markets
Read Full Article →

Michigan pension fund to invest more in Australian nuts, livestock

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Sept 8 (Reuters) – Thousands of miles from pricey U.S. farmland, a Michigan pension fund is expanding its investments in Australia’s almond, cattle and sheep farms, betting on good returns from the comparatively cheaper assets and surging prices for the commodities. Source: Financials
Read Full Article →

UPDATE 1-U.S. investors line up in droves to hear Alibaba's pitch

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Sept 8 (Reuters) – Hundreds of hedge funds, mutual funds and other institutional investors lined up on Monday to hear Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s management pitch the company’s shares, as the Chinese e-commerce giant kicked off a two-week IPO marketing blitz. Source: Financials
Read Full Article →

Ryanair in $11bn deal for 200-seat 737s

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Low-cost airline places $11bn order for at least 100 of Boeing’s next-generation short-haul aircraft, with options for a further 100 Source: Companies
Read Full Article →

PrivateBancorp Trust Preferred Securities Goes Ex-Dividend Soon

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
On 9/10/14, PrivateBancorp, Inc.’s 10.00% Trust Preferred Securities (NASD: PVTBP) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.625, payable on 9/15/14. As a percentage of PVTBP’s recent share price of $27.88, this dividend works out to approximately 2.24%, so look for shares of PVTBP to trade 2.24% lower — all else being equal — when PVTBP shares open for trading on 9/10/14. On an annualized basis, the current yield is approximately 8.98%, which compares to an average yield of 5.75% in the “Financial” preferred stock category, according to Preferred Stock Channel. Click here to learn which S.A.F.E. dividend stocks [...]
Read Full Article →

Ex-Div Reminder for Omnicare Trust Preferred Income Equity Redeemable Securities

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
On 9/10/14, Omnicare Inc.’s Trust Preferred Income Equity Redeemable Securities (NYSE: OCR.PRA) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.50, payable on 9/15/14. As a percentage of OCR.PRA’s recent share price of $77.74, this dividend works out to approximately 0.64%, so look for shares of OCR.PRA to trade 0.64% lower — all else being equal — when OCR.PRA shares open for trading on 9/10/14. On an annualized basis, the current yield is approximately 2.58%, which compares to an average yield of 3.48% in the “Healthcare” preferred stock category, according to Preferred Stock Channel. Click here to learn which S.A.F.E. [...]
Read Full Article →

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Citi says Charrington to replace Mason as global private bank head

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
(Corrects final paragraph to attribute fundraising figures to a Citi spokeswoman, not Charrington) Source: Financials
Read Full Article →

Monday 9/8 Insider Buying Report: SPB, NRG

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
As the saying goes, there are many possible reasons for an insider to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy — they expect to make money.  So let’s look at two noteworthy recent insider buys. Source: Markets
Read Full Article →

NFL sponsorship doesn't stretch TD Ameritrade's budget -CEO

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
NEW YORK, Sept 8 (Reuters) – TD Ameritrade Holding Corp’s decision to become a National Football League sponsor increases its marketing effectiveness without constraining its budget, the top executive of the discount brokerage firm said Monday. Source: Financials
Read Full Article →

Ex-chief economist Stark: ECB turning into European 'bad bank'

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
FRANKFURT, Sept 8 (Reuters) – The European Central Bank is turning into a European “bad bank” by loading up on bundled-up loans, and its record-low interest rates will not do anything to promote lending in the euro zone, former ECB chief economist Juergen Stark said. Source: Financials
Read Full Article →

Google faces EU sanctions deal collapse

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Brussels rejects third peace settlement, in an about-turn which follows a change in the European political climate Source: Companies
Read Full Article →

Market Wrap: Oil Price Slump Drains the Energy Out of Stocks

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Filed under: Energy, Market News, Commodities & Futures, Oil & Gas Industry, Investing AP/Gene Puskar By KEN SWEET NEW YORK — A retreat in oil and energy stocks pulled the rest of the U.S. stock market mostly lower Monday. Campbell Soup (CPB) declined after the company said its 2015 profits would miss analysts’ expectations. Yahoo (Read Full Article →

IPO values Citizens at up to $14bn

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
RBS kicks off roadshow for listing of retail banking subsidiary with plan to raise up to $3.5bn in biggest US bank listing since financial crisis Source: Companies
Read Full Article →

The enduring appeal of mechanical watches

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Smartwatches have not dented demand for traditional timepieces – where the trend is not from digital to analogue, but from digital to clockwork Source: Management
Read Full Article →

The enduring appeal of mechanical watches

September 8, 2014 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Smartwatches have not dented demand for traditional timepieces – where the trend is not from digital to analogue, but from digital to clockwork Source: Management
Read Full Article →
  • ← Previous Entries
  • Next Entries →
  • Tweets by
    tweets
  • Contact