The firms will join forces to offer international cash- and fixed-income exchange traded fund products.
Banks could be obliged to to set aside $143 billion in reserves if municipal bonds are downgraded, a report says.
After a buyout, a company cuts an average of 7% of its workforce, but new positions in new locations are added at a 6% clip.
Ameriprise posted strong returns, while E*Trade took a larger-than-expected plunge into negative territory.
Treasury bill, note and bond issuance is expected to climb to $125 billion during the first quarter of this year.
Speaking at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Bob Greifeld urged Congress to speedily pass a stimulus package.
William Galvin has requested a list of Massachusetts public-issuer bonds insured by the companies since January 2006.
The tentative deal involving $150 billion worth of tax rebates would provide $300 to $1,200 per household.
Franklin Resources reported a 21% increase in profits while Janus Capital Group experienced a 29% drop in earnings.
First-time jobless claims fell by 1,000 to 301,000, the lowest level since early September.
