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Wells Fargo posts big profits, will cut costs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:38PMStill struggling with sluggish revenue - even as it reported record second-quarter profits Tuesday - Wells Fargo & Co. is ramping up efforts to cut costs, bank officials said.
South Bay firm to provide healthy food choices in vending machines Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:28PMForget the cookies and chips. Some South Bay workers and school kids will soon have a choice instead of protein bars, apple slices and trail mix.
Credit Suisse appoints co-heads of global markets solutions group Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:20PMMervyn Chow, George Pavey and Carl Bautista will jointly lead Credit Suisse's capital markets and structured products business, while Zeth Hung is appointed vice-chairman of IBD and the global markets solutions group for Greater China.
Summer kids' movies fail to power toy sales Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:00PMHollywood has gone too far in saturating the market with toy movies this year, a leading consultant says — pumping out a series of crummy children’s films that serve no purpose other than to try to sell merchandise
Water Rates Safe for Now, Johnson Says Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:56PMJacksonians likely will not see hikes in their water or sewer bills this year now that the Jackson City Council voted to refinance the city's bond debt, Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. said yesterday.
Earnings Preview: C.R. Bard Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:40AMC.R. Bard is slated to report its second-quarter fiscal 2011 results after the closing bell on July 21.
Musgrave buys Superquinn to become top Irish grocer Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:43AMDUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish retailer Musgrave Group will buy troubled supermarket operator Superquinn in a deal that will put it just ahead of Tesco ( TSCO.L ) as Ireland's largest grocer.
UPDATE 2-Musgrave buys Superquinn to become top Irish grocer Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:07AM* Deal sees Musgrave edge Tesco out of top spot * No price revealed for 24-store supermarket chain (Adds comment from Musgrave, detail) DUBLIN, July 19 (Reuters) - Irish retailer Musgrave Groupwill buy ...
Titusville's revival could hinge on Miracle City Mall Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:42AMDave Curfman serves customers at his Dave's Hot Dog Stand inside the nearly empty Miracle City Mall in Titusville. Curfman, who has been at the mall for 40 years, is one of four tenants remaining in the 1960s-era mall, which was built for nearly 50 stores / Tim Shortt, FLORIDA TODAY
Novartis delivers strong financial results and four major approvals in second quarter of 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:23AMNovartis International AG / Novartis delivers strong financial results and four major approvals in second quarter of 2011 . Processed and transmitted by Thomson Reuters ONE. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. * …
How News Corp. Will Change After the Hacking Scandal Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:45PMAddressing Parliament, British Prime Minister David Cameron demanded "root and branch change" at New
Seeing Green: Wyndham Worldwide Measures Investment in Sustainability Programs With Release of GRI Report Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:00PMPARSIPPANY, NJ--(Marketwire - 07/18/11) - Since first establishing its sustainability program in 2006, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN - News ), one of the world's largest hospitality companies, is measuring positive trends in reducing its environmental impact around the globe. The results are reflected in two new sustainability reports released by the company this month. With a wide and growing ...
Renny McPherson: The Business of al Qaeda Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:57AMBased on data that we seized from al Qaeda in 2007, we were able to build a portrait of al Qaeda in Iraq as a business -- and a business that ran quite differently than conventional wisdom would suggest.
Carpet Network of Springfield and FCI Team Up for Better Service Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:00AMTraveling floor and window store Carpet Network of Springfield announced today that they have recently joined forces with Floor Coverings International , a franchised shop-at-home flooring retailer.
Sunday Special: Cavaliers will bring more than just basketball to Canton Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:30AMThere was a game of basketball “Simon Says” unlike anything Canton has seen in a long time, maybe ever. At the end of it was a prize for the lucky winner. Tickets to a Cavs game next season. At the Edward L. Coleman Southeast Community Center, the Cleveland Cavaliers were making a presence in the Stark County community Thursday. It was the first visit of what many believe will be many.
JSC VTB Bank - VTB Group IFRS results for 1Q 2011 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:06AMJSC VTB Bank - VTB Group IFRS results for 1Q 2011
Staying in private practice offers its own rewards Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:49PMPractice Management - A column about keeping your practice in good health
Bloc of franchises eagerly target Hartford Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:12PMTwelve franchises which share the burden of not being familiar names have banded together to push into the Greater Hartford market.
Barmuda fights through tough times Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:27PMCEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- The storms of 2008 --- both meteorological and monetary --- battered Barmuda, but CEO Darin Beck is navigating the rough economic waters.
Heard on the Street: Home Instead expands into Mankato area Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:15AMJohn and Sarah Pacchetti are extending their reach to bring in-home senior care to more of Minnesota. The Pacchettis, who run their Home Instead Senior Care franchise from a deep purple Victorian house on Rochester's
Claims about Williston McDonald's printed in NY Times article untrue, says owner Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:23PMThe McDonald's in Williston is not the "No. 2 grossing" McDonald's in the country, and is "probably not even in the top 1,000," the local fast-food restaurant's owner said in response to an article that appeared on the New York Times web site last week.
Inside Al Qaeda's hard drives Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:51AMA stash of data yields up insights about the business of terrorism
Last surviving Dickie's Donuts to close Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:09AMThere were 17 locations in 1995; the final store will end its run today at 5 p.m.
Financing increasingly available Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:46PMTo consumers, it may seem that getting a loan these days is a difficult process, but banks say that they've got money available - be it for a new car, a house or a small business.
Celebrating the 'Best of Best' in the Sanford/Springvale area Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:59PMThe auto technicians at Ballenger Auto (best auto mechanic): From left, Mike Lamontagne, Andy Gailloux, Armand Morin, Pat Hamel and Jason Baldwin. Missing: Ron Morin.
College Football Hall of Fame enshrinement activity schedule Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:26AMFrom: News release Thousands of college football fans from across the country will join the National Football Foundation from July 16-17 at the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind., for the
Carpet Network of Cherry Hill and FCI Team Up for Better Service Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:00AMTraveling floor and window store Carpet Network of Cherry Hill announced today that they have recently joined forces with Floor Coverings International , a franchised shop-at-home flooring retailer.
CIBC to Purchase 41 Percent Stake in American Century Investments Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:22AMAmerican Century Investments announced today that a 41 percent economic interest in the company currently held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. will be acquired by CIBC a leading Canadian financial institution, for a purchase price of approximately USD $848 million, based on a definitive agreement. (PRWeb July 15, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/CIBC ...
Mission Capital PLC - Results of General Meeting Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:23AMMission Capital PLC - Results of General Meeting
Newly acquired M&I Bank plans to boost lending Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:09AMM&I Bank has new owners, and it will soon have a new name in the Twin Cities and more fuel in its lending machine, says Jeanne Crain, president of M&I’s Minnesota operations.
Cribb's Kitchen on Main opens downtown Thursday Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:08PMMain Street Pub owners Ryan Traywick and Raj Patel and their business partner William Cribb, proprietor and head chef of Cribb's Kitchen, will open their joint venture Cribb's Kitchen on Main in Spartanburg at 11 a.m. Thursday.
NBA Capsules: Wade staying busy in whirlwind summer Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:42PMDAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Standing before hundreds of children at his basketball camp Wednesday, Dwyane Wade got plenty of tough questions. About playing with LeBron James this past season with the Miami Heat and their trip to the NBA finals. About his actress girlfriend, Gabrielle Union.
KGB: Graeme Samuel Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:28PMThe competition watchdog's outgoing boss says that small businesses perhaps expect too much from the ACCC and he intends to be very active in corporate life once his tenure ends. 14 Jul 2011 10:15 AM
Personal Finance Daily: Groupon knows — and tells — a lot about you Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:27PMDo you ever wonder, when you sign up for some online service or with an online store, if you’re giving your personal information not only to that company — but all the companies it does business with as well? You’re right. You probably are. Actually, most of those companies aren’t selling your info, but they are probably sharing it.
BusinessBroker.net, a Leading Business for Sale Website, Continues to Make Enhancements Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:08PMBusinessBroker.net (BBN), a leading website featuring businesses for sale, is excited to announce a series of new enhancements and developments related to its website. (PRWeb July 13, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8634535.htm
Medical Device Top Stocks Analyzed In An Exclusive Interview: Senior Analyst With BMO Capital Markets Picks Her ... Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:40PM67 WALL STREET, New York - July 13, 2011 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Medical Devices Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This special feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue is available by calling (212) 952 ...
RIM gets six months to prove need for joint chair, CEO roles Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:43AMRIM in the aftermath of its shareholder meeting was told that its deal to drop a leadership challenge was just temporary. Northwest & Ethical, which had put forward a motion to force a split between the board chairman and CEO roles, said the BlackBerry maker had six months to prove that Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis had a need to lead both the board and the overall company at the same time ...
Marshall acquires Volvo sites from Pilling Motor Group Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:10AMMarshall Group has acquired two businesses from Pilling Motor Group at Milton Keynes and Welwyn Garden City bringing its representation of the Volvo brand to six.
SCANA Debt Risk Rated ‘Adequate’ Again Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:03AMWhose debt is a riskier investment — Spain’s or SCANA’s? According to Fitch Ratings , it’s SCANA’s. The company downgraded Spain back in May to a AA+ rating from a AAA rating, citing concerns that its economic recovery “will be more difficult and prolonged” than in countries with top credit ratings.
Carpet Network of Colchester and FCI Team Up for Better Service Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:24AMTraveling floor and window store Carpet Network of Colchester announced today that they have recently joined forces with Floor Coverings International , a franchised shop-at-home flooring retailer.
Professional Money Manager Details His Methodology And Top Picks: An Interview With David Kiefer Of Jennison Associates Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:14AM67 WALL STREET, New York - July 13, 2011 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Investing Strategies Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This special feature contains expert market commentary through in-depth interviews with Money Managers. The full issue is available by calling (212) 952-7433 or via The Wall Street Transcript ...
The Absolute Best of Tulsa Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:46AMFor 20 years, Urban Tulsa Weekly has worked hard to play a part in the lives of locals who want to stand apart. We've reported and embedded, our writers, columnists and cartoonists have analyzed, explored and lampooned life and culture here in T-Town. But without you, our faithful readers, UTW is... By JOE WERTZ.
Lower business costs earn state high marks Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:41AMBusiness-friendly changes in Ohio's tax structure have given the state a boost in a national ranking.Ohio moved up to fifth this year from 29th last year in the 'cost of doing business' category that is part of business cable-television channel CNBC's 'America's Top States for Business.'
State axes WAMs, streamlines funding programs Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:49AMHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The job of attracting out-of-state businesses and helping revitalize communities got a bit tougher for state officials when the Pennsylvania budget passed recently with a cut of more than $114 million to the Department of Community and Economic Development.
New food bar option: Hold the lettuce, pass the pasta Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:04PMCongratulations are in order for Frank Bell and his son, Mitchell, who were named this year’s Sweet Peppers Franchisees of the year. I just love their restaurant, and if you haven’t paid them a visit since they opened a couple of years ago, it’s time to go and try one of their incredibly good sandwiches. Being a fan of Reubens, I can highly recommend theirs.
Validus Announces Superior Proposal for Combination with Transatlantic Holdings Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:22PMValidus Holdings, Ltd. , today announced that it has delivered to the Board of Directors of Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. a proposal to merge the businesses of Validus and Transatlantic.
CNBC Ranks Ohio Fifth in the Nation for Cost of Doing Business Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:00AMCost is a major consideration when a company chooses a location. The ideal business location maximizes the value of the investment by delivering a perfect balance between access to mission-critical resources and low overhead costs.
Knoxville area commerce continues to grow | News Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:36AMWhile the national economy might be clawing its way out of the recession, Knoxville is seeing quite a few "coming soon" and "now open" signs hanging across town. In the last two years, Knoxville has been given national recognition as a great city for entrepreneurs and companies by publications such ...
Economic Impact of the All-Star Game Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:11AMThe game's biggest stars will be in action at Chase Field during baseball's annual mid-summer classic. But will the stars align, financially speaking, for Arizona's economy, because the game is being played here?
Business group pushes end to failed margin tax Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:29PMThe National Federation of Independent Business is applauding the Texas Legislature for extending a temporary measure that shields some small business owners from something the Legislature itself created: the margin tax.