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Moody's downgrades Canadian banks based on heady housing prices

2013-01-29 05:23:00

Canada's elevated housing prices and the extra debt taken on by consumers as a result could be problems for its banks should the economy hit bumps in the road, Moody’s Investors Service said in downgrading its credit ratings for six major...

Chicago Tribune All-State Academic Team

2013-05-17 22:37:00

Scott Beck By John P. Huston,Tribune reporter Scott Beck's brain isn't the only instrument he uses to help him excel at math and science. Beck, a Highland Park High School senior, turns to the French horn to "kind of keep me balanced and keep me...

Kevin Hunt: An Old Scam And An Older (94) Rocky Hill Man

2012-09-24 14:31:00

The oldest scams never die. They just look for older victims. The Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes has been co-opted so frequently by con artists that the real Publishers Clearing House has a "scam busters" service to warn consumers. Does anyone...

'The Only Assets...Are People'

2012-09-20 18:28:00

George R. Aylward said he inspires confidence in Virtus Investment Partners by producing a quality product and fostering an environment in which all employees directly influence the success of the company. Aylward was raised on Long Island. He moved to...

eOne eyes Alliance takeover: Revenue rises 7% to $790 million

2012-05-28 21:55:06

TORONTO -- Toronto-based distributor and producer eOne has ended weeks of speculation by confirming its board has held discussions about acquiring rival Alliance Films. Noting there is no certainty talks will lead to a deal, the company added that such a...

Access to airport lounges

2011-12-05 11:53:00

Foreign airlines generally don't offer them, but U.S. airlines offer day passes so people can try airport lounges. Delta Sky Club ($50), United Club ($39 online), US Airways ($29) and American Admirals Club ($50) sell access to the lounge for a day. You...

The day ahead in business

2011-05-25 03:30:00

Kellogg features strong brands, faces powerful challenges

2007-08-05 00:00:00

Q: What are your expectations for my shares of Kellogg Co.? It is a longtime holding. -- C.M., via the Internet A: The world's largest cereal-maker has powerful brands and a knack for introducing successful products. Special K, Pop Tarts, Eggo,...

The week ahead

2006-11-26 00:00:00

Monday: Earnings: Bayer AG; Donaldson Co.; Schering AG. Tuesday: October durable goods orders November consumer confidence October existing-home sales Earnings: Bank of Montreal; Chico's FAS Inc.; Dress Barn Inc.; Gottschalks Inc.; Jackson Hewitt Tax...

2001 LPGA schedule

2001-01-11 09:33:52

Jan. 12-14 YourLife� Vitamins LPGA Classic (Se Ri Pak) Grand Cypress Resort (North/South Course) Orlando, Fla. $1,000,000 Jan. 18-21 Subaru Memorial of Naples (Sophie Gustafson) The Club at The Strand Naples, Fla. $1,000,000 Jan. 25-28 The Office...

Shaken consumers come back

2001-09-16 00:00:00

Minna Koolkin trooped out to the Ikea store in Schaumburg on Thursday with a mission: She needed to furnish her new apartment with throw pillows, a clothes hamper and picture frames. The 19-year-old Chicagoan was as shaken as anyone else by Tuesday's...

Danny Zhuang readily admits he didn't get straight As in junior high school. "It was a developing time," explains Zhuang, of Aurora, who used the Bs in junior high to push himself toward excellence at Metea Valley High School. The strategy worked: Zhuang is set to graduate with a 4.

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Glen Clarke has been named managing director and head of the Food and Beverage Group of KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc., the corporate and investment banking arm of KeyCorp. He will be based in Chicago.

2012-04-03 00:00:00