How the major stock indexes fared on Thursday (AP)
AP - The stock market closed out a remarkable 2009 with a loss as investors bet the improving economy will lead the government to pull back on its stimulus measures.
Finance and Insurance – The Profit Center
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Once Again, There is No Limit to the Credit Card Companies’ and Banks’ Arrogance
We have been confronted recently by a small number of credit card companies and banks that refused to accept or acknowledge the rights of a customer to be represented by third party experts, with a Power of Attorney authority. The audacity of them, how arrogant, how transparent. Clearly this is an effort to prevent customers and borrowers from being effectively represented so the credit card companies and banks can intimidate, manipulate, and cajole their customers into paying on their debt.
A look at economic developments around the globe (AP)
AP - A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Thursday:
TSX broadly higher, eyes best year since 1983 (Reuters)
Reuters - Toronto's main stock index was higher on Thursday morning -- and looked on track to record its best year since 1983 -- following along as global markets, gold and oil were all up on the final trading day of 2009.
