Archive for April 2011
Wittrock named as Aviva’s chief investment officer
Aviva USA has named Joseph Wittrock as its chief investment officer. Wittrock, who most recently served as head of research for West Des Moines-based Aviva Investors North America, will manage the risk and investment results …
Read MoreEarth Day Trash Bash scheduled for April 22
Earth Day Trash Bash will take place beginning at 3:30 p.m. on April 22 at the Simon Estes Amphitheater downtown. The Des Moines Park and Recreation Department, Metro Waste Authority, Operation Downtown and the Polk …
Read MoreAmerican Equity to release earnings
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. will release its first-quarter earnings following the close of the market on May 4. The earnings release and financial supplement will be posted on the American Equity’s website at …
Read MoreESGR honors Iowa employers
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. and the Davis Brown Law Firm are among 33 Iowa companies that have been recognized by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense program intended to …
Read MoreFBL to announce earnings, hold conference call
FBL Financial Group Inc. will announce its first-quarter earnings after the close of U.S. markets on May 9. The first-quarter earnings release and financial supplement will be posted on FBL’s website at that time. On …
Read MoreCasino tax should rise
Discussion is taking place over whether Iowa should increase its tax rates on non-tribal casinos. The issue of the addictive nature of the casinos is of paramount importance to this topic.
In his 2006 book, …
Read MoreAll feathers
Birds haven’t been in the news this much since director Alfred Hitchcock wrapped up his classic “The Birds” and star Tippi Hedren began coping with a lifelong fear of beaks.
At the Iowa Statehouse, a …
Read MoreDon’t fear social media
You’re a chicken. Let me correct that. You’re a dumb chicken. You’re out in the middle of the road, pecking for scraps of food, and an 18-wheeler is about to run you over.
Because a …
Read MoreMarketing calls for consistency, not good timing
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Read MoreNetflix: Great company, but an overpriced stock
Dear Mr. Berko:
I just sold 300 shares of Wal-Mart and want your opinion on investing the proceeds in 50 shares of Netflix and 500 shares of Navios Maritime in a conservative, growth-oriented IRA account. …
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