But, after a long wait, businesses at last seem ready to provide a more durable fuel.In this section Europhile and proud A la cartel The last walkout Blue steel Missing a beat From a spark to a flame The kindest cut ReprintsThe financial crisis devastated business investment.
After the Sept. 11 attacks, which devastated the investment banking industry both personally and professionally, the banks were expected to hold off on the major job cuts previously scheduled through the end of this year, out of respect for traumatized employees.
Andrea Taylor, director of the Investment Industry Association of Canada, said compliance costs could prove devastating for smaller investment firms already facing tough times.
The former UBS executives had been the focus of intense public criticism after the bank reported stunning losses on devastating subprime-related investments.
Amid rising defaults, investors have fled from mortgage-related investments, devastating demand for Countrywide's assets.
"At a time when bipartisanship is a rare commodity, this bill affirms the resolve across party and ideological lines to find cures for devastating illnesses and strengthen investment in American research and innovation," said Mary Sue Coleman, president of the Association of American Universities in Washington, D.C., in a statement.
Sweeping in with a mighty blast three years ago, the bear market has devastated many an investment portfolio.
Because you have lots of time to grow your investments you won't be completely devastated if your investments decline.
In a recent interview with the BBC, the finance minister said these elections have already cost Afghanistan a devastating $5 billion in lost foreign investment and revenue.
With a devastating May earthquake and weak investment returns amid a domestic market slump, China Life Insurances prospects did not look good.
Money invested for several years is less susceptible to the sudden crashes in the market that would be relatively devastating to a short-term investment.
