HCA, the largest hospital operator in the U.S., has many strengths, and its IPO would be the largest private-equity-backed offering since the start of the financial crisis. But will the market's recent volatility make things challenging for the IPO?

Continue reading Amid Market Turmoil, HCA Files for a $4.6 Billion IPO

Amid Market Turmoil, HCA Files for a $4.6 Billion IPO originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 07 May 2010 12:55:00.

The Dow fell dramatically in afternoon trading before bouncing back to a 350 point loss. Traders piled out of equities and into the relative safety of Treasurys and the U.S. dollar. Oil prices plummeted and gold touched $1,200 an ounce.

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Dow Drops Nearly 1,000 Points Before Paring Loss originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 06 May 2010 16:10:00.

Banks make a tidy profit off ATM fees, ranging from $1 to $7, but a proposed amendment to the financial reform bill would cap fees at 50 cents per transaction. Instead of helping consumers, it may end up hurting them if banks end up closing less-profitable ATMs, limiting access to cash.

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Senators Push for a Cap of 50 Cents on ATM Fees originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 06 May 2010 14:45:00.

Specialty food retailer Fresh Market has filed to go public and will raise up to $345 million.

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Fresh Market to Feast on a $345 Million IPO originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 05 May 2010 11:50:00.

The Senate is expected to begin voting on amendments to the hotly contested financial reform bill Tuesday afternoon. The bill would create a new consumer protection watchdog within the Federal Reserve; increase federal bank supervision; and end "too big to fail" bailouts.

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Senate Set to Begin Voting on Financial Reform Bill originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 04 May 2010 12:08:00.

As the economy continues to brighten, many employers are once again hiring. A broad swath within the Fortune 500 -- from health-care providers, retailers, defense contractors and insurers -- need to fill 60,000 openings.

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People@Work: As Spring Blossoms, So Does the Nation's Jobs Outlook originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:00:00.

Not surprisingly, some big banks aren't happy with the president calling for their support of his financial reform. One lobbyist complains that Obama "demagogued the industry" in his quest for new regulations. Some voices were more conciliatory.

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In Financial Reform Drama, Industry Displeasure With Obama's Speech originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:00:00.

Radio Shack has been the subject of much takeover speculation in recent weeks. Analysts expect small improvements when it reports on Monday, and some investors hope that will help the company find a buyer.

Continue reading Earnings Preview: RadioShack First Quarter Report Won't Stop Takeover Talk

Earnings Preview: RadioShack First Quarter Report Won't Stop Takeover Talk originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:00:00.

Morgan Stanley racked up a first-quarter profit of $1.4 billion to easily top Wall Street estimates, thanks to a big jump in revenue and a rebound in asset management. It's the latest big bank to eclipse analysts' estimates this quarter.

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Morgan Stanley Earnings Swing Investment Bank Back to Profit originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:00:00.

The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America took its case to the Capitol last week, where members disrupted a congressional committee hearing, surprised a bank CEO, and dramatized the problems faced by "underwater" homeowners.

Continue reading NACA's Bruce Marks: Quirky Populist Lights the Fuse of Homeowners' Rage

NACA's Bruce Marks: Quirky Populist Lights the Fuse of Homeowners' Rage originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:16:00.