Outgoing SEC Chairman Advises Investors to Check Brokers
A fragmented report notes the outgoing SEC chairman urging investors to scrutinize their brokers. It mentions broker commissions on trades and fees, with attention to how orders are handled and the need for investors to verify broker reliability and transparency.
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Provident Bankshares Reports Strong Quarter and Year
Provident Bankshares Corp parent of Provident Bank reports quarter earnings of 126 million, up 12 percent per share to 47 cents and net income up 91 percent to 12.6 million. Year results show earnings per share up 44 percent to 1.67, net income 44.8 million, and net interest margin at 3.07 percent.
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Chiquita Brands Moves Toward Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Chiquita Brands International faces cash problems and owes $862 million, planning debt restructuring and a possible Chapter 11 filing. The Cincinnati company will halt debt payments including $87 million due March 28, seek bondholder negotiations to convert debt to equity, and may obtain an $85 million secured credit facility. CEO Warshaw blames EU import limits and Hurricane Mitch for the downturn, warning of further stockholder hardship. If a plan is reached, proceedings could occur in 60 to 90 days, with spring as a potential milestone.
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