The market for equities has gone through numerous crises, bubbles and ups and downs, but when an initial public offering comes, it can create lots of excitement for investors and generate perhaps billions of dollars for the company.
(Reuters) - Life and mortgage insurer Genworth Financial Inc <GNW.N> will pay former Chief Executive Michael Fraizer a lump sum of $2.25 million as part of a separation agreement reached on Monday.
Stocks accelerated their losses in the final minutes of trading to close near lows Wednesday, pressured by a handful of lackluster tech earnings and amid renewed concerns over the euro zone.
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| Source: CNBC.com
Stocks ended near session highs Friday, with the Dow finishing at its best level since May 2008, buoyed by a monthly government employment report that blew past estimates and a handful of impressive economic news.