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Fitch: U.S. Credit Card ABS Still in Cruise Control Entering 2H'11Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:46AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S credit card defaults dropped to their lowest levels since early-2008, while delinquencies fell to levels not seen in close to four years, according to the latest Credit Card Performance Index results from Fitch Ratings. 'Credit card collateral saw positive across the board gains for the fourth time in six months,' said Senior Director Cynthia Ullrich. 'Future ...

Fitch: Chargeoffs & Delinquencies Fall for Prime U.S. Credit Card ABS; Retail MixedFriday, June 10, 2011 @ 8:58AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Despite mixed collateral performance for credit card ABS, improving U.S. consumer credit quality continues to gain momentum, according to the latest Credit Card Performance Indices from Fitch Ratings. Credit card defaults and delinquencies fell again while yield and monthly payment rate (MPR) dipped during the April collection period. Three month average excess spread ...

Free and cheap things to do with the kidsThursday, June 9, 2011 @ 6:02AMAh, school's finally out! Now what do we do? We've got lots to choose from if you are pinching pennies, from free ice cream to a schools-out pool party to Baby Loves Disco. Read on for more wallet-friendly things to do with kids Catch some rays with the Rays at a beachfront Rays Watch Party . The Rays play the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday and the game will be broadcast on a huge screen on the ...

Lessons learned from the recession in Las VegasFriday, June 3, 2011 @ 7:48PMAs southern Nevada begins to slowly bounce back from the recession, the gaming and resort industry focuses on customer value. Riding the roller coaster that wraps around the New York-New York casino and hotel is 3 1/2 minutes of pure rush, looping up and down fast enough to satisfy die-hard thrill seekers.

Fitch: U.S. Credit Card Chargeoffs & Delinquencies Fall to Two-Year LowsWednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 8:34AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. credit card ABS performance metrics crossed significant thresholds last month, with delinquencies and chargeoffs falling to levels not seen in more than two years, according to the latest Credit Card Performance Indices from Fitch Ratings. 'Despite high jobless claims and unemployment, U.S. consumers are whittling away their debt levels while credit quality ...

Michael Shinnick Interview: Portfolio Manager Of Wasatch Long Short Fund Details His Investment CriteriaTuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 1:24PM67 WALL STREET, New York - May 3, 2011 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Long/Short Equities & Deep Value/Contrarian Investing Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This special feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue ...

Wasatch Long Short Fund Focus On Main Drivers Of Value Delivers Hedged UpsideTuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 1:15PM67 WALL STREET, New York - May 3, 2011 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Long/Short Equities & Deep Value/Contrarian Investing Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This special feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue ...

Consistent Cash Flow That Permits The Return Of Capital To Shareholders: Interview With The Portfolio Manager Of The ...Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 1:11PM67 WALL STREET, New York - May 3, 2011 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Long/Short Equities & Deep Value/Contrarian Investing Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This special feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue ...

Focus On Main Drivers Of Value: Michael Shinnick Portfolio Manager Of The Wasatch Long Short Fund Details His ...Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 1:06PM67 WALL STREET, New York - May 3, 2011 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Long/Short Equities & Deep Value/Contrarian Investing Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This special feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue ...