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Christie decision refocuses NJ north-south divide Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:12PMATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie's decision to throw the state's support behind revitalizing Atlantic City and its casinos while pulling the plug on state support of horse racing is the latest example of how hard it is to satisfy political interests in north and south Jersey.
US targets Afghan Taliban leaders with sanctions Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:11PMThe Obama administration targeted key leaders of Afghanistan's Taliban with new financial sanctions Thursday in a move that could complicate relations with Pakistan and Afghan efforts to reconcile with insurgents.
US targets Afghan Taliban leaders with sanctions Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:11PMThe United States targeted key leaders of Afghanistan's Taliban with new financial sanctions Thursday in a move that could complicate relations with Pakistan and Afghan efforts to reconcile with insurgents.
GM gets back into the subprime loan business Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:11PMBut company will be lending money only for vehicles, not for homes.
Is The Aviation Industry On The Mend? Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:10PMNew plane orders of almost $29 billion suggest the skies ahead are clearing after a deep two-year downturn, although the defense sector is still scarred by savage government budget cuts.
Calix Reports Historical Quarterly Financial Information Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:10PMPETALUMA, Calif.----Calix, Inc. today publicly released historical quarterly financial information for the quarters ended March 31, 2008 through June 26, 2010.
Gardner Denver, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:10PMQUINCY, IL--(Marketwire - 07/22/10) - Gardner Denver, Inc. (NYSE: GDI - News ) Second Quarter Highlights: -- Organic order growth was 38 percent, compared to the three-month period ended June 30, 2009. -- Operating income expanded 110 percent on a 3 percent increase in revenues. -- Diluted Earnings per Share ("DEPS") were $0.71 for the second quarter of 2010, 34 percent higher than $0.53 in the ...
Premiere Global Services Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results: Revenues $144.6M, Non-GAAP Diluted EPS from Continuing ... Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:10PMATLANTA----Premiere Global Services, Inc. , a global meetings expert, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
Dime Community Bancshares Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:10PMBROOKLYN, NY--(Marketwire - 07/22/10) - Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM - News ) (the "Company"), the parent company of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh ("Dime"), announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share, payable on August 10, 2010, to all stockholders of record as of August 2, 2010. This dividend is the 53rd consecutive ...
Forward Air Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:10PMGREENEVILLE, Tenn.----Forward Air Corporation today reported revenue, operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010.
Hungary's `Foot-in-Mouth Disease' Threatens Investor Confidence, Financing Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:52PMHungarian Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy says the International Monetary Fund’s decision to suspend talks with the government doesn’t threaten fiscal stability. Investors say he’s wrong.
Kremlin Regains Grip On Oil-Rich Muslim Republics Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:47PMThe replacement of the longtime heads of Tatarstan and Bashkortostan gives Moscow an opportunity to gain control of their substantial energy resources.
Sir Kenneth Calman to take over as head of National Trust for Scotland Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:46PMTHE author of a wide-ranging review of devolution that proposed handing the Scottish Parliament greater tax powers is to become the new head of the National Trust for Scotlan
ConAgra Foods Completes Sale of Its Gilroy Foods & Flavors Dehydrated and Vegetable Product Operations to Olam ... Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:43PMConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) announced today the completion of the sale of its ...
A chronology of events in the Conrad Black fraud case Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:43PMNov. 17: Black announces he'll resign as CEO of Hollinger International and but remain as chairman of the company's board. Hollinger International indicates it's up for sale.
BP 'must face blood money probe on Libyan bomber' Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:42PMAs David Cameron arrives in America for his first visit as Prime Minister the demand for an investigation comes from Democrat Charles Schumer and victims' relatives.
Hungary digs heels in over spending cutbacks Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:42PMHUNGARY IS resisting pressure from lenders to impose further austerity measures despite sharp falls in the value of its currency and stocks after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suspended talks on emergency funding.
Court approves bail for media mogul Conrad Black Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:40PMAn appellate court on Monday ruled that jailed media mogul Conrad Black can be released on bail.
Developer lines up three senior counsel to take on State over Nama Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:40PMDEVELOPER PADDY McKillen has lined up three senior counsel to take on the State in the first legal challenge by a property developer to the constitutionality of one of the most controversial pieces of legislation produced in this State.
McKillen challenge a 'real threat' to Nama Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:40PMTHE LEGAL challenge by businessman Paddy McKillen and several of his companies to the proposed transfer of €80 million in “non-impaired” loans to the National Assets Management Agency (Nama) presents a “very real threat” to the “vital work” of Nama and must be decided urgently, the State has argued before the Commercial Court.
Federal Gov't Shuts Down Two S. Fla. Banks Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:17PMTwo South Florida banks were shut down by the federal government because their assets did not meet federal guidelines. They are part of a bigger operation where six banks total were closed throughout the United States on Friday.
Why big thighs save lives Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:16PMDitch those too big, too small or too chunky thoughts - those bits come with health benefits, too!
Newseum is a confluence of history and media Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:13PMI loved having school-age children because it was an excellent excuse to visit the museums that I missed seeing when I was a kid.
Oil is shut off pending pressure tests Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:10PMFAIRHOPE, Ala. — Oil is no longer flowing freely into the Gulf of Mexico. The vents in BP’s capping stack were closed Thursday so well integrity tests could be conducted under pressure. The results of those tests are not yet known.
U.S.-Born Muslim Cleric Added to Terrorism Blacklist Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:09PMThe Obama administration has added a U.S.-born, al-Qaida-linked cleric to a terrorism blacklist.
Larimer County's largest credit union fails Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:04PMNorbel Credit Union, the largest remaining local credit union in Larimer County, is operating under a management agreement with Security Services Federal Credit Union of San Antonio, Texas, which plans to acquire the 70-year-old-institution by the end of the month.
BP more upbeat well capped, but could extend tests Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:52PMHOUSTON (Reuters) - BP Plc expressed growing confidence on Saturday that its blown-out Gulf of Mexico well was effectively sealed, but said pressure tests could be extended to ensure there were no seabed leaks.
Officials grilled about park changes Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:52PMIt perhaps wasn’t as tough as they anticipated, but tourism and parks officials underwent a grilling from lawmakers Wednesday about a plan to save $6 million in the parks budget by privatizing some services, selling alcohol at a few parks and golf courses, and reducing employee hours.
Tractor dealership earns national honor Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:41PMBucklin Tractor & Implement Co., headquartered in Bucklin, has been chosen as the 2010 “Best in Class Farm Equipment Dealership” by Farm Equipment magazine.
BP more upbeat well capped, but could extend tests Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 12:36PMBy Kristen Hays
Stocks Fall as Banks Trail Revenue Estimates Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:22PMU.S. stocks slid, wiping out a weekly advance, as a gauge of consumer confidence slid to the lowest in a year
Enbridge Income Fund Announces Cash Distribution Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:15PMCALGARY, ALBERTA-- - Enbridge Income Fund today announced that a monthly cash distribution, in the amount of $0.096 per trust unit, will be paid on August 13, 2010, to unitholders of record on July 30, 2010.
Mickey Fulp: Summer Slump Good for Gold Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:14PMA professional investor with Boy Scout genes in his DNA, Mercenary Geologist Mickey Fulp picks winners in the junior resource sector based on three criteria: share structure, people and projects.
Buy, Sell, or Hold: Berkshire Hathaway Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:14PMWhat's the call at today's prices?
Fatwire Announces New Release Of Digital Asset Management Solution By EMC Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:14PMFatWire Software, the leading provider of Web Experience Management (WEM) solutions, today announced that it is offering the newest release of EMC® Documentum® Media WorkSpace, a central component of the FatWire Digital Asset Management solution.
Bank of America and Citi results show hurdles ahead Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:12PMBank of America and Citigroup shares fell as the banks' results highlighted the stagnant U.S. economy and costs of potential regulation, offsetting better-than-expected quarterly profits on lower credit losses.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Redeems 6.15% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E, 5.72% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F ... Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:12PMNEW YORK----JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced that it will redeem on August 20, 2010, all outstanding shares of its 6.15% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E , 5.72% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F and 5.49% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G .
/ CORRECTION - King & Spalding Advises Haddington Ventures in the $540 Million Sale of Bobcat Gas Storage Facility to ... Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:10PMHOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - 07/16/10) - In the news release, "King & Spalding Advises Haddington Ventures in the $540 Million Sale of Bobcat Gas Storage Facility to Spectra Energy," issued earlier today by King & Spalding, we are advised by the company that the fifth paragraph should have "in association with Kenneth S. Culotta, the Haddington client leader and a Houston-based energy transactions ...
Lenders to Publisher of Dan's Papers Can Make Credit Bid, Judge Rules Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:09PMThe secured lenders to Brown Publishing Co., the publisher of Dan’s Papers in New York’s Hamptons, will be allowed to bid for its assets using what the company owes them instead of cash, a federal bankruptcy judge in Central Islip, New York, ruled today, overturning an objection from the committee of unsecured creditors.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-07-01 09:27 UPDATE 2-Two Australia PE deals signal buyout comeback Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:31AMBy Michael Smith
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-07-01 09:30 UPDATE 1-Norway state fund to double by buying shares, property Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:31AMBy Nopporn Wong-Anan
London open: Stocks deep in the red Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:31AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - London's top stocks have started with hefty losses as sentiment was hit by a weak manufacturing report in China and warning by Moody’s Investors Service that it may cut Spain’s credit rating.
Shield Mining backs Gryphon takeover bid Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:31AMGyrphon offers one stock for every three Shield shares. 1 Jul 2010 6:23 PM
China firms bid for NSW power assets: sources Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:30AMGovt opens data room for privatisation. 1 Jul 2010 6:18 PM
House passes financial overhaul bill Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:30AMNearly two years after a Wall Street meltdown left the economy reeling, the House on Wednesday passed a massive overhaul of financial regulations that would extend the government's reach from storefront thrifts to the executive suites of Manhattan.
Piracy initiative cracks down on nine websites Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:30AMUS officials on Wednesday announced a major crackdown on movie piracy that involved disabling nine websites that were offering downloads of pirated movies in some cases hours after they appeared in theaters.
U.S. Banking Bill Passes Another Hurdle Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:28AMHouse OKs sweeping bank rules; Senate vote awaits
HILLSBOROUGH: HHS alum leads Coast Guard ship in oil cleanup work Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:27AMST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s moments before dawn Monday, and a voice over the speaker system announces the crew of the Coast Guard cutter Alligator is heading home.
Pirelli Plans to Sell Broadband Unit This Year Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:26AMPirelli & C. SpA, Europe’s third- largest tiremaker, will sell its broadband communications unit as part of a reorganization that includes a spinoff of real- estate assets, Chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera said.
Wall St falls on new Euro woes Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 12:53PMUS stocks slid on Tuesday after concerns resurfaced over euro-zone fiscal woes ahead of massive bank repayments to the European Central Bank and a steep drop in consumer confidence unnerved investors.