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This article reports on the performance of small capitalization stocks in the U.S. on May 14, 2009. It explains that the stocks have posted gains, with only Forest City Enterprises posting a decline of 16% to 6.30. Gildan Activewear's stock posted gains of 20% or 2.10 to 13.04 on the New York Stock Exchange. Jack in the Box posted gains of 1.84 to 23.80 and Buckeye Technologies rose 79 cents to 5.06.

This article reports on the performance of small capitalization stocks in the U.S. in April 2009. BioMed Realty Trust and Medicines Co. posted decreases in their stocks. GT Solar and Emcor Group also experienced stock declines. In contrast, Stone Energy and Helen of Troy reported growth in their stocks.

The article reports on the performance of small-capitalization stocks in the U.S. on May 12, 2009. Consumer-discretionary companies reportedly led the declines on May 12 after a run-up in small capitalization stocks. Shares of the Hub Group dropped $1.58 or 6.7 % to $22.13. The Standard & Poor's Small Cap 600 also fell 4.36 or 1.6% to 263.12. However, Federal Agricultural Mortgage rose 4.11 or 114% to 7.73 as it reversed prior year loss caused by derivative losses.

The article reports that Jackson, Tennessee-based retailer, Kirkland's Inc. is refocusing on its core customers and is managing its balance sheet to deal with the recession. According to some analysts, management's disciplined financial management, solid operating procedures and impulse-buy-inducing merchandise place the company in a favorable position. Competitors of Kirkland's include regional retailers, department stores and megachains such as Target Corp.

The article reports on the trading of small capitalization stocks in the U.S. as of May 11, 2009. It cites a 72 cents decline in shares of regional bank Nara Bancorp, or 15%, to 3.99. It states that D&E Communications closed up 3.50, or 52%, at 10.25 following its $159 million acquisition deal with Windstream. Also reported is the decision of Moody's Investors Service to lower its credit ratings on Manitowoc, which fell 92 cents, or 12%, to 6.87 in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

The article suggests four strategies for saving money. Parents are advised to enroll their children in a virtual school. It is one way to cut family's education costs. A number of companies have established virtual schools that conduct elementary and high school classes online. Use barter web sites that match up people wanting to exchange specific goods and services. BarterBee.com and Craiglist.com are some of the popular barter sites. Declare a want-free month, which refers to a one-month period in which a family only spends money on necessities.

The article focuses on information technology (IT) professional Blaire Davis of New York and her approach to saving for retirement. She is said to have contributed the maximum to her company 401(k) plan annually. She credits her mother's good example for her success in financial management. Davis also transfers her bonus directly to her online savings account every year.

The article looks at the virtual school of K12 Inc., a technology-based education company located in Herndon, Virginia. According to the report, K12 is a virtual school which enrolls around 40,800 students in 21 states and the District of Columbia. K12 shares that virtual schools are a viable alternative for students in a range of different circumstances. An overview of the advantages of home schooling is presented.

The article reports that Tootsie Roll Industries is facing a tougher operating environment as rising commodities prices and stunted sales hamper its earnings in 2008. According to the article, Tootsie Roll relies on domestic sales for 90% of its business and it needs to join with larger companies with international presence since international sales has become an important profit driver in the confectionary industry. Although it has resisted acquisition rising inflation, shrinking consumer budgets and an aging management could eventually force its hand.

The article reports on the 2008 second quarter profit decrease of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. due to inflation and U.S. economic crisis. Third quarter earnings are also to go down below those expected by analysts, the company assumes due to high cost of raw materials and sourced products. The company has announced that it plans to reduce production of some a items and concentrate more on resin-intensive products.

The article reports on the decision of Elli Lilly and Co. to cancel the trials of its AIR insulin product, which it was developing in cooperation with Alkermes Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts. It notes that insulin production is costly, which requires specialized facilities to turn insulin crystals into a powder or liquid. It states that Elli Lily anticipates to take a charge of between $90 million and $120 million in the first quarter of 2008. It cites that Lilly has the right to cancel its license to the inhalable-insulin product at its discretion.

The article announces the appointment of Charlene Binder as senior vice president (SVP) and chief people officer at Hersey Co.

The article reports on the fines imposed by the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to Oppenheimer & Co. for submitting inaccurate mutual-fund breakpoint data and supervisory deficiencies. The company was ordered to hire an independent consultant to evaluate its policies and procedures for responding to information requests from regulators. More than $800,000 was refunded by the company to its clients.

The article presents an update on the small-capitalization (small-cap) stocks of several business enterprises in the U.S. as of September 2007. It notes the decline in the Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks. On the New York Stock Exchange, Champion Enterprises fell 5.4% to 10.43. After drug developer Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals reported promising data from animal tests of a breast-cancer drug, it surged 67 cents to 2.31.

The article reports on the plan of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. to cut 850 jobs in its residential-mortgage operations in the U.S. and Great Britain due to market conditions and product revisions. Lehman is also planning to close the segment's operations in South Korea. The company has cut some 2,500 positions in its residential-mortgage units since the beginning of summer 2007. The latest job cuts is expected to result in charges of less than $20 million.

The article reports on an increase in the assets of Fidelity Brokerage Co. in the second quarter of 2007. According to company data, the increase reached 23 percent or $1.87 trillion from $1.52 trillion annually. The division of Fidelity in Boston, Massachusetts stated that new client assets in the quarter decreased to $30.9 billion.

The article presents news brief related to business finance including on rise in the beef price in Australia, launching the One Wealth Advisors in San Francisco by brothers David Steele and Jonathan Steele and Mack-Call Realty Corp. will develop properties along the Hudson River in New Jersey.

This section offers news briefs related to the financial markets including a Cerulli Associates survey which found that investors are hiring additional advisers to manage their assets and advisers' prospects for client prospecting amid a volatile market.

This section offers news briefs related to brokers as of February 7, 2011, including one on the earnings report of Bank of America Corp., another on the role of the initial public offering of LPL Investment Holdings Inc. in promoting LPL Financial Corp. unit and another on advisers Christopher Cordaro of RegentAtlantic Capital LLC and Bonnie Hughes of American Capital Planning LLC.

This section offers news briefs on the business sector in the U.S. as of May 19, 2010, including the plan of Amazon.com Inc. to launch a publishing imprint, a forecast for automobile sales in the U.S. and the move of Toyota Motor Corp. to settle charges by U.S. authorities that it hid vehicle defects.

This section offers news briefs on corporations in the U.S. as of February 2010 including the rise in the sales projection of Ann Taylor Stores Corp. for fiscal fourth quarter, the appointment of Craig Jelinek as president and chief operating officer (COO) of Costco Wholesale Corp. and the plan of Citibank Inc. to unveil four retail branches in Japan.

The article reports on the lack of workforce in the Australian mining industry as it recovers from the downturn. It notes that many jobs have been created in the mining and energy sectors following a quick recovery in the demand from China and other countries for Australian mineral exports. The federal government has also allocated 84 billion dollars for infrastructure spending to include new school halls and a new broadband network. It adds that the country is in need of skilled workers ranging from engineers to drillers.

The article reports on the stock market performance of small-capitalization stocks in the U.S. on January 29, 2008. The stocks inched upward on gains in materials and transportation stocks. On the New York Stock Exchange, water-control valve maker Watts Water rose $1.69 or 6% to $28.94 while building materials Omnova Solutions jumped 79 cents or 20% to 4.75. Transportation stocks also rallied like Diana Shipping which rose 2.23 or 9% to 26.66.

This section offers news briefs on corporate earnings in the U.S. as of July 2010 including the 8.6% decline in second quarter earnings by cable company Comcast Corp., 49% rise in earnings reported by glass manufacturer Corning and the 7.3% decline in earnings at pharmacy services provider CVS Caremark Corp.

This section offers business news briefs as of July 2010, including the decision of AMR Corp. to shuffle its executive ranks, a 10% increase in earnings posted by miner Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc. and a 2% earnings increase reported by Altria Group Inc.

This section offers business news briefs as of October 2009. Stephen Adler, editor-in-chief of "BusinessWeek," notes that he intends to leave his post following the sale of the magazine to Bloomberg LP. Eric Claus, chief executive officer (CEO) of Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., will be stepping down from his post while the grocer continues to underperform in the market. Automobile manufacturer Volkswagen AG has expressed its plans to acquire a 49.9% stake in the core sports-car operations of Porsche Automobil Holding SE.

The article looks at the retirement-savings plans of several couples and individuals in the U.S. Don and Gloria Scott of Weatherford, Texas, decided to refashioned their retirement plans due to market losses. The Scotts have long-term care insurance policies in addition to investment portfolios and Social Security. William Drury and Nicole Withrow of San Rafael, California, invest their money in start-up companies. Drury also invests in IBM 401 (k) plan and both have individual retirement accounts.