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Willing Banks Find Profits in Legal Trade With Iran

Abu Dhabi As Western sanctions on Iran have grown tighter, some small banks have found a lucrative niche financing what remains of the legal trade with the Islamic Republic.

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5 Calm Stocks for Any Market – SmartMoney.com

Down 90 yesterday. Up 40 today. Welcome to volatility, 2012-style. Indeed, as of Feb. 15 there wasn’t a single trading day this year where the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished down 100 points or more. For many investors, it’s a refreshing change from last year, when triple-digit swings were the norm. But many pros say [...]

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PAREXEL Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Financial Results

- Consolidated service revenue of $333.2 million grew 9.5% year-over-year- GAAP operating margin of 6.8%; adjusted operating margin of 7.1% excluding net restructuring charges of $1.2 million- GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.21; adjusted earnings per share of $0.23 excluding restructuring and related charges- Backlog at approximately $3.74 billion, up 23.8% from the December [...]