Windows 8.1 gives nothing new to desktop lovers- report

For PCMag's Matthew Murray, Windows 8.1 won't be worth the upgrade for desktop fans. Matthew Murray, in an article in PCMag, said the recently-released upgrade to Windows 8 doesn't do much for traditional desktop users.


JPMorgan Chase to settle FHFA suit

JPMorgan is nearing settlement of a suit filed by FHFA for mortgage related securities fraud. JPMorgan Chase & Co had reached a tentative agreement for the settlement of USD4 billion with the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Previ to utilize fund managers to diversify asset base

According to Previ CIO, the goal of the investments is not diversification and not returns. The largest pension fund in Latin America, Banco do Brasil SA, would be investing in US and European stocks.

Morgan Stanley's CFO reiterates ROE goals

With an average of USD6 billion revenues on 10% cost on equity, Morgan Stanley's CFO said the business is doing good.


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