Tag Archives: net-income


MetLife Net Falls 12% on Losses From Hedge Funds, Real Estate

Bloomberg – MetLife Inc., the largest U.S. life insurer, said fourth-quarter profit declined 12 percent on losses from hedge funds and real estate ventures. Shares gained in extended trading as the company beat analysts’ estimates. Net income slipped to $985 […]

BOE’s Gieve Says Markets Still `Under Acute Strain’

Bloomberg – Bank of England Deputy Governor John Gieve said investors are still facing “acute” stress as market declines force hedge funds to sell assets. “The financial system remains under acute strain,” Gieve said in a speech in London today. […]