Topic: State Street Corporation

Postcard from NATO summit: What are all these people doing in Chicago?

A chance encounter with a young Chicagoan forces a Monitor reporter to sum up – in about three sentences – all the hoo-ha in the Windy City over the NATO summit.

Money managers are helping each other

In an unprecedented show of cooperation between firms, money managers are sharing information with one another to construct the best portfolios for their clients

Strong housing report boosts stocks

The Dow and the S&P 500 had their highset closing numbers since July, propelled by a surprisingly strong report on the housing market and the possibility of more money for the International Monetary Fund. The Dow rose 96 points to close at 12578, and the S&P gained 14 points to end the day at 1308.

Would Obama's jobs plan help avoid a recession?

Economists from 28 firms offered estimates about the jobs plan to Bloomberg News. They disagreed on how effective it would be – and the cost could be high.

Stocks end higher, led by materials, energy

After Standard & Poor's downgraded its outlook on US debt Monday and sent stocks downward, stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow gaining about 65 points

Stocks end down for week amid uncertainty

Stocks on the Dow gained Friday. But the Dow average closed lower for the week, which turned out to be tumultuous for stocks.

An end to the Mayor Daley show after 21 years

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley said Tuesday that will not seek reelection in 2011. Speculation is turning to Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, who has expressed an interest in the job.

Scott Brown mastering backroom deals he campaigned against

Scott Brown, Republican from Massachusetts, has quickly learned the art of the backroom deal in the US Senate, almost six months since capturing the late Ted Kennedy's seat.

Stress tests behind them, banks move to pay back TARP funds

Some firms, including Morgan Stanley, race to prove they can fund themselves by turning to private investors.

Four big banks need more capital to weather recession, US finds

'Stress tests' reveal that banks need to raise more than $65 billion to be able to keep lending if the recession drags on.

Banking crisis: new wave of trouble looks familiar

Some tips for those feeling the inflation pinch

With inflation topping 4 percent, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities have added luster.