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- Rick Bettle quits Diligent board as Dominion Finance … BusinessDesk - 20 minutes ago
Rick Bettle has resigned from the board of Diligent Board Member Services, as the trial for his role at failed lender Dominion Finance looms.
- ANZ jobs to go overseas, union says AAP - 23 minutes ago
ANZ is planning to sack about 600 Melbourne call centre staff and send some of their jobs overseas, a union says. Finance Sector Union national secretary Leon Carter says an ANZ internal memo outlines ...
- Kiwi intelligence firm sets share price Newstalk ZB - 30 minutes ago
The Wynyard Group has set its share price at $1.15 as it prepares to list on the NZX main board next month.
- $A plummets as US Fed winds back stimulus AAP - 49 minutes ago
The Australian dollar has plummeted to below 93 US cents after the US Federal Reserve announced its stimulus program could end in mid-2014. At 0700 AEST on Thursday, the Aussie was trading at 92.94 US ...
- Stocks to watch on Thursday AAP - 57 minutes ago
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange on Thursday, June 20: CHC - CHARTER HALL GROUP - up 24 cents at $3.89 Property firm Charter Hall and an associated superannuation fund have paid $458 million ...
- Commodities markets summary AAP - 1 hour 2 minutes ago
A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas: ENERGY Despite an unexpected build in US oil inventories, US oil prices declined only modestly. Analysts said the small price decline showed the ...
- $A falls below 93 US cents, 33-month low AAP - 1 hour 32 minutes ago
The Australian dollar has fallen by almost two US cents to below 93 US cents for the first time since September 2010 after the US Federal Reserve maintained its stimulus program, arguing American unemployment ...
- International markets roundup AAP - 1 hour 37 minutes ago
A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks fell sharply after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank expects to taper bond-buying purchases later this year. ...
- Australian market set to open lower AAP - 1 hour 39 minutes ago
The Australian market looks set to open lower following sharp falls on Wall Street after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank expects to taper its bond-buying stimulus measure later ...
- Reserve Bank: financial system in 'good shape' Newstalk ZB - 2 hours 31 minutes ago
The Reserve Bank says New Zealand’s financial system remains in fundamentally good shape.
- While you were sleeping Stocks, bonds drop on Fed BusinessDesk - 2 hours 37 minutes ago
By Margreet Dietz June 20 (BusinessDesk) - Wall Street declined, as did US Treasuries, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank may begin tapering its US$85 billion-a-month bond-buying ...
- Fonterra urged to take milk from new land farms Newstalk ZB - 4 hours ago
The oil and gas industry is trying to get diary co-operative Fonterra to make a u-turn on its refusal to source milk from new land farms.
- Businesses warned: be prepared for polar blast Newstalk ZB - 4 hours ago
As the polar weather bears down on the South Island, the Otago Chamber of Commerce has asked its members if they are prepared for it.
- Clive Palmer flees press conference in ACT AAP - 9 hours ago
Clive Palmer has fled a press conference on his federal election campaign after being grilled on reports of a nickel refinery closure in northern Queensland. Mr Palmer was in Canberra to announce he would ...
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- Monthly Return for the month ended 31 May 2013 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 9:08 PM NZST
Monthly Return of Equity Issuer on Movements in Securities For the month ended (dd/mm/yyyy) : 31/05/2013 To : Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Name of Issuer China Qinfa Group Limited Date Submitted ...
- Appendix 3E Daily share buy-back 040613 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 9:04 PM NZST
Appendix 3E Daily share buy-back notice Appendix 3E Daily share buy-back notice (except minimum holding buy-back and selective buy-back) Rule 3.8A Information and documents given to ASX become ASX's property ...
- Change in the holding of YIT's own shares noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:40 PM NZST
Helsinki, Finland, 2013-06-04 08:10 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YIT Corporation Stock Exchange Release June 4, 2013 09:10 a.m. CHANGE IN THE HOLDING OF YIT'S OWN SHARES YIT Corporation has received a return ...
- Notice regarding Status of Acquisition of Own Shares (96KB) noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:17 PM NZST
For Immediate Release June 4, 2013 Notice regarding Status of Acquisition of Own Shares （Under the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation in accordance with Article 459, section 1 of the Companies ...
- Monthly Return of Equity Issuer on Movements in Securities for the month ended 31 May 2013 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:14 PM NZST
Monthly Return of Equity Issuer on Movements in Securities For Main Board and GEM listed issuers For the month ended (dd/mm/yyyy) : 31/05/2013 To : Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Name of Issuer ...
- IBERIABANK Corporation Declares Cash Dividend noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:05 PM NZST
LAFAYETTE, La., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of IBERIABANK Corporation (NASDAQ: IBKC) announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share. The dividend is payable ...
- Director/PDMR Shareholding noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:02 PM NZST
Mitchells & Butlers PLC Directors' Interests Notification of monthly investment in the Mitchells & Butlers plc ShareIncentive Plan (SIP) Equiniti Share Plan Trustees Limited as trustees of theMitchells ...
- Monthly Return of Equity Issuer on Movements in Securities noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 7:48 PM NZST
For Main Board and GEM listed issuers For the month ended (dd/mm/yyyy) : 31-5-2013 To : Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Name of Issuer China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation Date Submitted 03-06-2013 ...
- Notice of the Results of Repurchase of Own Shares (280KB) noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 7:36 PM NZST
June 4, 2013 Company Name: The Bank of Yokohama Ltd. Representative: President Tatsumaro Terazawa （Code number 8332，First Section，Tokyo Stock Exchange) Re: Notice of the Results of Repurchase of Own Shares ...
- Transaction in Own Shares noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 7:14 PM NZST
VODAFONE GROUP PLC TRANSACTION IN OWN SECURITIES Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.11 3/7 each on the ...
- Early Redemption of Subsidiary Bonds noodls - Tue, Apr 30, 2013 5:30 PM NZST
Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. 2-31-11, Ningyo-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8650, Japan. April 30, 2013 Notice: At the meeting of its Board of Directors held on April 26, 2013, Nisshinbo Holdings, Inc. ...
- $A rallies as commodites, stocks rise AAP - Fri, Apr 26, 2013 2:46 PM NZST
The Australian dollar has risen to its highest point in a week as commodity prices and share markets rally. At 1200 AEST on Friday, the local unit was trading at 103.30 US cents, up from 102.46 cents on ...
- RBA to invest in Chinese yuan AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 6:25 PM NZST
The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to spend up to $2 billion on Chinese yuan as the currency gains increasing importance in financial markets. RBA deputy governor Dr Philip Lowe on Wednesday said the ...
- QE won't lock in an inflationary surge AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 2:28 PM NZST
The only thing standing between "quantitative easing" of monetary policy in the developed economies and a surge in inflation is a bunch of bankers. Do a quick trawl around the internet and you'll ...
- Aust bonds weaken as stocks rally AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 11:27 AM NZST
Australian bond futures prices are lower after most stock markets gained ground during the offshore session. "It's just following overseas movements. Stocks market overseas had a very good night and ...
- $A bounces back from six-week low AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 9:40 AM NZST
The Australian dollar is higher after traders went bargain hunting when the currency fell to a six-week low. At 0700 AEST on Wednesday, the local unit was trading at 102.67 US cents, up from 102.33 cents ...
- $A hits six-week low after China data AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 7:42 PM NZST
The Australian dollar has fallen to its lowest level in six weeks following the release of disappointing Chinese manufacturing figures. Easy Forex currency dealer Tony Darvall said the Australian dollar ...
- Aust bonds stronger after China data AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 6:45 PM NZST
Australian bond futures prices are stronger following the release of weaker than expected Chinese manufacturing figures. Westpac senior market strategist Damien McColough said the local bond market started ...
- Building firm Starplus in voluntary liquidation Newstalk ZB - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 6:22 PM NZST
Waikato and Auckland construction firm Starplus has been put into voluntary liquidation, just two days ahead of a major client applying to the Hamilton High Court to have the business wound up.
- Slovenia insists it's not the next Cyprus AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 3:01 PM NZST
Slovenian officials have a message for the world: Don't panic, we won't be the next to fall. The tiny European Union member is trying to convince its people and foreign investors that it won't be the next ...
- Aust shares close lower AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 7:20 PM NZST
The Australian share market posted its 13th day of losses in 17 trading sessions amid worries about global economic growth and the winding back of stimulus packages. The Australian market has given up ...
- Stocks to watch at close on Thursday AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 6:22 PM NZST
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Thursday: CLOUGH - flat at $1.10 Construction and engineering firm Clough Limited has announced an earnings upgrade even as mining sector investment ...
- Stocks to watch at noon on Thursday AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 2:06 PM NZST
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Thursday: LEI - LEIGHTON HOLDINGS - down 60 cents, or 3.75 per cent, at $15.41 Leighton Holdings subsidiary John Holland has won a $180 million ...
- FIFO workers face 'suck it up' culture AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 12:36 PM NZST
Many fly-in fly-out (FIFO) mine workers want a cap on rostered stints away from home, more support to maintain family obligations and a slackening of accommodation camp rules. According to new research ...
- Rio Tinto agrees to sale of Eagle project AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 10:07 AM NZST
Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its Eagle project in the US to Lundin Mining Corporation for an estimated $US35 million ($A37.26 million) in cash. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, ...
- NSW govt to prosecute Santos over CSG site AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 10:59 PM NZST
The NSW government has launched legal action against energy company Santos over breaches of its production licence at a coal seam gas (CSG) site in the state's north. It's claimed the company failed to ...
- New oil, gas sector women's organisation AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 7:49 PM NZST
A push is on to get more women working in Australia's oil and gas industry. Volunteer organisation Women in Oil and Gas (WIOG), officially launched at Deloitte in Perth, will seek to raise awareness of ...
- Newcrest denies breaching market rules AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 7:39 PM NZST
Besieged gold miner Newcrest Mining has come out swinging against allegations it breached market rules and tipped off analysts ahead of last week's massive downgrades. Investment banks including UBS, Citi ...
- Aust shares close lower amid uncertainty AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 7:20 PM NZST
The Australian share market extended its losses on Wednesday as investors continued to move their money offshore amid concerns about a weak global economy. The ASX closed lower for the 12th day in 16 trading ...
- Consumer sentiment augurs well for economy AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 6:04 PM NZST
So who cares if consumers are confident? The Westpac-Melbourne Institute index of consumer sentiment rose a bit in this month's survey. That may be good news, but it's not always clear which aspect of ...
- Dollar recovers as traders look to US AAP - 14 hours ago
The Australian dollar recovered from early weakness to end Wednesday little changed as traders marked time ahead of a key monetary policy decision in the US. At 1700 AEST on Wednesday, the Aussie was trading ...
- Aust dollar recovers to end little changed AAP - 15 hours ago
The Australian dollar recovered from early weakness to end Wednesday little changed as traders marked time ahead of a key monetary policy decision in the US. At 1700 AEST on Wednesday, the Aussie was trading ...
- $A weakens as sellers expect rate cuts AAP - 20 hours ago
The Australian dollar is weaker as traders continue to sell in the absence of any good news on the local economy. At 1200 AEST on Wednesday, the Australian dollar was trading at 94.69 US cents, down from ...
- $A opens weaker despite Wall St increase AAP - Tue, Jun 18, 2013 8:42 AM NZST
The Australian dollar is weaker despite another firmer finish on Wall Street. At 0630 AEST on Tuesday, the local unit was trading at 95.56 US cents, down from 96.21 cents on Monday. The Australian dollar, ...
- $A higher ahead of big central bank week AAP - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 7:49 PM NZST
The Australian dollar is slightly higher as traders wait for an announcement on whether the US Federal Reserve will wind down its economic stimulus measures. At 1700 AEST on Monday, the local unit was ...
- Eighty jobs lost in Blenheim Newstalk ZB - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 3:51 PM NZST
The EPMU says more than 80 jobs have gone at an Air New Zealand subsidiary operation in the South Island.
- $A higher amid Fed stimulus talk AAP - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 3:00 PM NZST
The Australian dollar is higher after hitting a one-week high overnight as investors became concerned the US would not wind down its economic stimulus program any time soon. Early on Friday morning, the ...
- $A firms slightly after a yo-yo session AAP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 7:30 PM NZST
The Australian dollar is marginally higher after an unexpected drop in unemployment sparked a volatile trading session. At closing time on Thursday, the local unit was buying 94.77 US cents, up from 94.63 ...
- Todays markets Newstalk ZB - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 5:12 PM NZST
The New Zealand dollar is trading at 79.24 US
- NZ dollar down to 78 US cents Newstalk ZB - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 5:17 PM NZST
On the markets the NZX50 is down 17 to 4,447.
- SAIC Announces Financial Results for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2014 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 9:21 AM NZST
- Revenues: $2.71 billion - Operating Income: $142 million - Diluted EPS: $0.23 - Cash Flows used in Operations: $111 million - Net new bookings: $1.3 billion (book-to-bill ratio of 0.5) MCLEAN, Va., June ...
- Strong growth in 2012/2013 results | Ebitda doubles: €5.6 M (9% of revenue) | Return to current positive … noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 5:36 AM NZST
Paris - 06/03/2013 Generix Group, collaborative software vendor for Retail ecosystem, today issued the results for its fiscal year 2012/2013 ended March 31, 2013. EBITDA OF €5.6 M (9% OF REVENUE) SIGNIFICANTLY ...
- Cracker Barrel Reports Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 12:27 AM NZST
Positive Comparable Store Traffic, Restaurant and Retail Sales in Quarter Diluted EPS Increased 19% Compared with Adjusted EPS in Prior Year Quarter Board Increases Quarterly Dividend by 50% to $0.75 per ...
- 2nd Qtr. Selected Financial Information noodls - Mon, Jun 3, 2013 8:20 PM NZST
May 31, 2013 Central Fund of Canada Limited (Symbols: NYSE MKT - CEF, TORONTO - CEF.A) has today released selected comparative financial information relating to net assets and results of operations for ...
- 29-May-2013 HAWKINS, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER, FISCAL 2013 RESULTS Download File noodls - Sat, Jun 1, 2013 5:58 AM NZST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Patrick H. Hawkins May 29, 2013 Chief Executive Officer Hawkins, Inc. 612/617-8524 2381 Rosegate Patrick.Hawkins@HawkinsInc.com Roseville, MN 55113 Kathleen P. Pepski Chief ...
- Consolidated results for the financial period ended 31/3/2013 noodls - Sat, Jun 1, 2013 12:35 AM NZST
INDIVIDUAL PERIOD CUMULATIVE PERIOD Three Mths Three Mths Fifthteen Mths Fifthteen Mths 01/01/2013 01/01/2012 01/01/2012 01/01/2011 To 31/03/2013 To 31/03/2012 To 31/03/2013 To 31/03/2012 $$'000 $$'000 ...
- Daqo New Energy to Announce First Quarter 2013 Results on June 7, 2013 noodls - Fri, May 31, 2013 11:25 PM NZST
May 31, 2013 CHONGQING, China, May 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) (Daqo or the Company), a leading polysilicon manufacturer based in China, today announced that it plans to release ...
- First Quarter Financial Report noodls - Fri, May 31, 2013 10:01 PM NZST
GEOPARK HOLDINGS LIMITED RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 31 MARCH 2013 GeoPark Holdings Limited ("GeoPark" or the "Company"), the Latin American oil and gas explorer, operator and consolidator ...
- Interim Results noodls - Fri, May 31, 2013 6:24 PM NZST
For immediate release 29 May 2013 MedicX Fund Limited ("MedicX Fund", "the Fund" or "the Company") Results for the six months to 31 March 2013 MedicX Fund Limited (LSE: MXF), ...
- 1Q13 Consolidated Results noodls - Thu, May 30, 2013 8:40 PM NZST
For immediate distribution www.koandina.com Contacts in Santiago, Chile Coca-Cola Andina Andrés Wainer, Chief Financial Officer Paula Vicuña, Head of Investor Relations (56-2) 2338-0520 / paula.vicuna@koandina.com ...
- $A at lowest level since September 2010 AAP - 19 minutes ago
Overseas holidays and imported goods are set to get more expensive as the Australian dollar plummets below 93 US cents for the first time since September 2010. The currency was been sold heavily since ...
- ANZ jobs to go overseas, union says AAP - 23 minutes ago
ANZ is planning to sack about 600 Melbourne call centre staff and send some of their jobs overseas, a union says. Finance Sector Union national secretary Leon Carter says an ANZ internal memo outlines ...
- $A plummets as US Fed winds back stimulus AAP - 49 minutes ago
The Australian dollar has plummeted to below 93 US cents after the US Federal Reserve announced its stimulus program could end in mid-2014. At 0700 AEST on Thursday, the Aussie was trading at 92.94 US ...
- Commodities markets summary AAP - 1 hour 2 minutes ago
A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas: ENERGY Despite an unexpected build in US oil inventories, US oil prices declined only modestly. Analysts said the small price decline showed the ...
- $A falls below 93 US cents, 33-month low AAP - 1 hour 32 minutes ago
The Australian dollar has fallen by almost two US cents to below 93 US cents for the first time since September 2010 after the US Federal Reserve maintained its stimulus program, arguing American unemployment ...
- International markets roundup AAP - 1 hour 37 minutes ago
A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks fell sharply after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank expects to taper bond-buying purchases later this year. ...
- Australian market set to open lower AAP - 1 hour 39 minutes ago
The Australian market looks set to open lower following sharp falls on Wall Street after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank expects to taper its bond-buying stimulus measure later ...
- Reserve Bank: financial system in 'good shape' Newstalk ZB - 2 hours 31 minutes ago
The Reserve Bank says New Zealand’s financial system remains in fundamentally good shape.
- Fonterra urged to take milk from new land farms Newstalk ZB - 4 hours ago
The oil and gas industry is trying to get diary co-operative Fonterra to make a u-turn on its refusal to source milk from new land farms.
- Businesses warned: be prepared for polar blast Newstalk ZB - 4 hours ago
As the polar weather bears down on the South Island, the Otago Chamber of Commerce has asked its members if they are prepared for it.
- International markets roundup AAP - 1 hour 37 minutes ago
A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - US stocks fell sharply after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank expects to taper bond-buying purchases later this year. ...
- New News Corp fails to impress on debut AAP - 14 hours ago
Rupert Murdoch's new News Corp publishing business failed to impress investors in its stock market debut, losing three per cent of its value. The massive media empire is splitting its growing and more ...
- Dollar recovers as traders look to US AAP - 14 hours ago
The Australian dollar recovered from early weakness to end Wednesday little changed as traders marked time ahead of a key monetary policy decision in the US. At 1700 AEST on Wednesday, the Aussie was trading ...
- Tinkler sells entire Whitehaven stake AAP - 15 hours ago
Embattled entrepreneur Nathan Tinkler has denied being forced by his lender into the $600 million sale that has ended his involvement with Whitehaven Coal. His long-time financier, Farallon Funds announced ...
- Aust shares close higher AAP - 16 hours ago
Australian shares have closed higher ahead of a key statement from the United States on economic stimulus for the world's biggest economy. At the close, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was 47 points, or ...
- Tinkler sells Whitehaven stake for $300m AAP - 16 hours ago
Entrepreneur Nathan Tinkler has sold about half of his stake in miner Whitehaven Coal to his financier Farallon Funds. The financially troubled businessman has sold a stake of 9.9 per cent for about $300 ...
- New News Corp in weak ASX debt AAP - 19 hours ago
New News Corp has had an inglorious debut on the Australian share market, with its stock falling. The share price of the newly hived off publishing business was down nearly four per cent to $14.42 at 1245 ...
- Market higher as investors look to US AAP - 21 hours ago
Australian shares have opened stronger as investors look to whether the United States will alter its massive economic stimulus program. The US Federal Reserve early Thursday is expected to provide an update ...
- Aust shares open higher AAP - 22 hours ago
The Australian share market has opened nearly two-thirds of a per cent higher. At 1010 AEST on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 29.2 points, or 0.61 per cent, at 4843.6, while the broader ...
Company Finances
- Audi to follow Volkswagen on car recall AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 6:14 PM NZST
Audi will recall more than 6000 hatchbacks due to the same gearbox safety concerns that prompted its parent company Volkswagen to announce a recall of almost 26,000 vehicles. Audi says the voluntary recall ...
- Safety concerns spark Volkswagen recall AAP - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 2:43 PM NZST
Volkswagen will recall almost 26,000 vehicles in Australia because of concerns an electronic malfunction in some cars could cause them to lose power while driving. Affected vehicles include the Golf, Jetta, ...
- Nintendo focuses on games at E3 with new 'Mario' Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 1:25 PM NZST
It's all about the games for Nintendo. Instead of a typical flashy presentation at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the Japanese gaming giant opted to showcase several games for its Wii U system during ...
- Court hears arguments on NYC's big soda ban Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 11:43 AM NZST
A state appeals court panel had few sweet words Tuesday for a city health regulation that would fight diabetes and obesity by setting a size limit on sugary beverages sold in restaurants. The four justices ...
- 27-car Nev. sandstorm pileup kills 1, hurts others Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 10:52 AM NZST
Twenty-seven vehicles slammed into each other during a sandstorm that blinded drivers on Interstate 80 in rural northern Nevada, killing a truck driver, seriously injuring several other people and sapping ...
- More wines coming out in support of gay marriage Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 8:00 AM NZST
Wineries are coming out loud and proud in their support of gay marriage. They're putting it right on the label. "Little by little, we're breaking down the barrier," says Gary Saperstein of Out ...
- 1 man dead in 27-car Nevada sandstorm pileup Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 7:42 AM NZST
Twenty-seven vehicles slammed into each other during a sandstorm that blinded drivers on Interstate 80 in rural northern Nevada, killing a truck driver, seriously injuring several other people and sapping ...
- Marlboro maker Altria jumping into e-cigarettes Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 3:31 AM NZST
Tobacco company Altria Group Inc. is launching its first electronic cigarette under the MarkTen brand in Indiana starting in August and expanding its smokeless product offerings. The owner of the nation's ...
- Police crush barricades in Istanbul square Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 2:57 AM NZST
Hundreds of riot police overran improvised barricades at Istanbul's Taksim Square on Tuesday, firing tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon in running battles with protesters who have been occupying ...
- Senate passes farm bill, moving debate to House Associated Press - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 2:45 AM NZST
The last time Congress passed a farm bill, Democrats had control of the House and the food stamp program was about half the size it is today. That was five years ago. Conservatives calling for an overhaul ...
- AstraZeneca announces top-line results from Phase III OSKIRA Trials of FOSTAMATINIB and decision not … noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:06 PM NZST
AstraZeneca today announced top-line results from OSKIRA-2 and OSKIRA-3, the remaining pivotal Phase III clinical trials investigating fostamatinib, the first oral spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK) inhibitor ...
- Bristol-Myers and Ono Pharmaceutical to Announce Lifting of Approval Conditions (Completion of PMS: "All-Case … noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 7:35 PM NZST
June 4th, 2013 Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Bristol-Myers K.K. Corporate Communications Public Affairs & Communications Phone: +81-6-6263-5670 Phone: +81-3-6705-7787 Bristol-Myers and Ono Pharmaceutical ...
- Diaxonhit and XDx Enter Into a Memorandum of Agreement for the Exclusive License to Market and Perform … noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 6:50 PM NZST
PRESS RELEASE Di axo n hi t an d X Dx En ter I nto a M emor andum of Ag r eem ent f or t he Excl usi ve Li cense t o M ar ket and Per for m Al l oM ap® i n E ur op e Paris, France and Brisbane, California ...
- DKSH partners with Omron in South East Asia noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 6:07 PM NZST
Zurich, Switzerland, June 4, 2013 - DKSH Business Unit Healthcare, a leading partner for healthcare companies seeking to grow their business in Asia, signed an agreement with Omron, a company specialized ...
- ASCO Presentation Highlights Results of Single Agent Oral MLN9708 in Heavily Pretreated Patients with … noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 2:36 PM NZST
Chicago, IL, June 3, 2013 and Osaka, Japan, June 4, 2013 - Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502) today reported results from a Phase 1 study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and maximum ...
- Allied’s CardioCel® $1.9M grant from Commercialisation Australia noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 2:29 PM NZST
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT Allied's CardioCel® $1.9M grant from Commercialisation Australia Grant will assist Allied in commercialising CardioCel® in global markets Brisbane, Australia, 3rd June 2013 Allied Healthcare ...
- XTANDI® (Enzalutamide) Capsules Receives Health Canada Approval for Treatment of Metastatic Castration-Resistant … noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 1:35 PM NZST
Tokyo and San Francisco, CA - June 3, 2013 - Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503) and Medivation, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDVN) today announced that after a priority review, Health Canada has approved XTANDI® (enzalutamide) ...
- Healthways shares jump following analyst upgrade Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 1:00 PM NZST
Healthways Inc.'s shares soared Monday after two Piper Jaffray analysts upgraded their rating on the company's stock and gave an upbeat assessment of the specialty health care company's growth potential. ...
- Aetna Helps Members, Opens Support Lines in Aftermath of Recent Tornadoes noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 10:29 AM NZST
"Our deepest sympathies and concern go out to those affected by the tornadoes and flooding in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri over the weekend," HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following the ...
- Elan Awarded Injunction against Royalty Pharma in Ireland noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 10:29 AM NZST
Elan Files Temporary Restraining Order against Royalty Pharma in US DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 3, 2013-- Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) this afternoon (Irish time) received injunctive relief from ...
- New Crucial Ballistix Sport SODIMMs Boost Gaming System Performance noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 2:12 PM NZST
Key Messages: Offer increased speeds up to 1866MHz and increased efficiency for PC laptops, all-in-one systems, and mini ITX motherboards* Use up to 10 percent less voltage than standard SODIMM modules, ...
- Crucial Introduces New Ballistix Sport Design for Gamers and Enthusiasts noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 2:12 PM NZST
Key Messages: Offers an aggressively-styled and taller heat spreader design that improves thermal performance. Features XMP profiles for easy BIOS configuration in supported systems. Crucial® Ballistix® ...
- Qualcomm Works with Microsoft to Offer Snapdragon 800 processors for Windows RT 8.1 noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 1:49 PM NZST
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - June 04, 2013 - Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has expanded its Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 800 processors ...
- Vitesse's Technology Portfolio Enables "Carrier" Cloud Networking for Enterprise noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 1:09 PM NZST
TAIPEI, TAIWAN -- (Marketwired) -- 06/03/13 -- COMPUTEX 2013 - Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: VTSS), a leading provider of advanced IC solutions for Carrier and Enterprise networks, has paved ...
- IBM and AT&T Equip Enterprises to Deliver High-Performing Mobile Applications noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 12:20 PM NZST
ORLANDO, Florida - 03 Jun 2013: IBM (NYSE: IBM) and AT&T (NYSE:T) today announced they are working together to help businesses develop more network-efficient mobile apps. The new integration of AT&T and ...
- Qualcomm Introduces Multi-mode 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi Small Cell Solutions for Next-Generation Pico, Metro and … noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 12:16 PM NZST
LONDON, UK, SMALL CELL WORLD SUMMIT- June 04, 2013 - Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has introduced a family of 28 nanometer (nm) ...
- Qualcomm Integrates Multimode 3G/4G LTE into Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processors with Quad-Core CPUs for … noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 12:16 PM NZST
TAIPEI, TAIWAN- June 04, 2013 - Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., is expanding the offering of its Qualcomm Snapdragon™ ...
- Qualcomm Gives 802.11ac a Boost noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 12:16 PM NZST
TAIPEI, TAIWAN- June 04, 2013 - Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., is giving 802.11ac a boost with its family of Qualcomm® VIVE™ 802.11ac ...
- Qualcomm Expands its Qualcomm Reference Design Offering to Include a Reference Design for High-Performance … noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 12:16 PM NZST
TAIPEI, TAIWAN- June 04, 2013 - Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has expanded its Qualcomm Reference Design (QRD) portfolio ...
- Covisint Experts to Speak on Vehicle Connectivity Opportunities and Challenges at Telematics Detroit noodls - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 10:28 AM NZST
Attendees to Gain Insight on the Dramatic, Cloud-Based Changes That Will Drive Customer Satisfaction, Loyalty and Revenues in the Auto Industry DETROIT, June 3, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Covisint, a Compuware ...
- Does 'After Earth' end reign of Mr. Box Office? Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 5:24 PM NZST
It used to be that if a summer flick starred Will Smith, it was a guaranteed moneymaker: First place at the box office, maybe a franchise in the making. But the 44-year-old actor's latest film opened with ...
- Gold, silver recover losses from last week Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 9:12 AM NZST
Gold and silver futures ended higher Monday, recovering the ground they lost Friday. The actively traded August contract for gold rose $18.90 to $1,411.90 an ounce, a gain of 1.4 percent. Silver for July ...
- Grain futures mostly rise, livestock prices mixed Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 8:40 AM NZST
Grains futures mostly rose Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for July delivery rose 3.25 cents to $7.0875 a bushel; July corn fell 6.25 cents to $6.5575 a bushel; July oats rose 5.25 cents to ...
- Pandora shares fall on Apple reports Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 5:35 AM NZST
Pandora Media Inc. shares sank Monday on reports that Apple is closer to unveiling a competing service. THE SPARK: Apple Inc. is pushing to complete licensing deals with music companies before it debuts ...
- Union site warns Vegas visitors about labor fights Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 4:57 AM NZST
The 55,000-member Culinary Workers Union has launched a site warning Las Vegas visitors about possible strikes that could affect their events. VegasTravelAlert.org lists 10 venues owned by Station Casinos ...
- Starwood, others to invest more in Le Meridien Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 4:18 AM NZST
Starwood Hotels & Resorts will invest another $1 billion in Le Meridien to help support a pipeline of hotels expected to open within the next year. The lodging company and its ownership groups have invested ...
- NM Sunday liquor sales change set to take effect Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 3:49 AM NZST
New Mexicans will soon be able to buy beer, wine and cocktails earlier on Sunday at restaurants and bars. A new law takes effect June 14 allowing liquor to be sold at 11 a.m. rather than noon. However, ...
- S&P owner increasing stake in India's Crisil Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 3:48 AM NZST
The parent company of Standard & Poor's said Monday that it plans to spend $340 million to increase its stake in the fast-growing Indian credit ratings and research company Crisil Ltd. McGraw Hill Financial ...
- Word of mouth sells at bookseller convention Associated Press - Tue, Jun 4, 2013 12:44 AM NZST
Should Hannah Kent's "Burial Rites" become a hit with readers this fall, give some credit to the passion of a publishing executive named Karen Torres. Torres, vice president for account marketing ...
- Corner of Catskills hopes for casino at old hotel Associated Press - Mon, Jun 3, 2013 1:20 AM NZST
Casino dreams in this corner of the Catskills focus on an empty hotel that had its heyday when families came here in station wagons for shuffleboard, swimming, swanky lounge singers and all-you-can-eat ...
- Michigan Gas Utilities seeks rate hike for 2014 Associated Press - Sat, Jun 8, 2013 5:37 AM NZST
Michigan Gas Utilities has asked the state to allow it to pass on a 6 percent rate increase to customers beginning Jan. 1. The Monroe-based utility says in a release Friday that it filed the request for ...
- Application for transmission line filed with PUC Associated Press - Fri, Jun 7, 2013 8:03 AM NZST
Otter Tail Corp. and Xcel Energy Inc. have filed a permit application with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission for a high-voltage transmission line from Big Stone City to near Brookings. The 70-mile ...
- Miss. regulators consider energy efficiency rules Associated Press - Thu, Jun 6, 2013 3:07 AM NZST
A number of utilities and consumer groups say they support proposed rules that would require Mississippi electric and gas utilities to implement programs to save energy. However, Mississippi Power Co. ...
- Hawaii utilities panel orders Maui Electric refund Associated Press - Wed, Jun 5, 2013 3:28 AM NZST
Hawaii's utilities commission is ordering Maui Electric Co. to refund customers more than $8 million after finding the utility was inefficient. The state Public Utilities Commission said Monday it's also ...
- NC's AG Cooper to appeal Progress Energy rate hike Associated Press - Sat, Jun 1, 2013 6:41 AM NZST
North Carolina's Attorney General Roy Cooper said Friday he would challenge an electricity rate increase taking effect Saturday that will cost the average home an extra $88 a year. The North Carolina Utilities ...
- Stocks edge higher; utilities lead gains Associated Press - Fri, May 31, 2013 2:35 AM NZST
Utilities stocks led an early advance on Wall Street Thursday after Berkshire Hathaway's MidAmerican Energy agreed to buy NV Energy, a Nevada-based electric and natural gas company, for $5.6 billion. The ...
- NJ BPU approves PSE&G's $446 million solar plan Associated Press - Thu, May 30, 2013 8:16 AM NZST
The board that regulates New Jersey's public utilities on Wednesday approved a $446 million solar energy plan proposed by the state's largest utility, adding several recommendations aimed at increasing ...
- Minn. governor signs solar energy standard Associated Press - Sat, May 25, 2013 4:15 AM NZST
Minnesota's investor-owned utilities will be required to get 1.5 percent of their power from solar energy by 2020 under legislation signed by Gov. Mark Dayton. The solar energy standard also sets a statewide ...
- Why There Was An Insane Flash Crash In Utilities Stocks At The Opening Bell Business Insider - Fri, May 24, 2013 7:09 AM NZST
Plummets of 54% and 62% in the blink of an eye.
- CEO Pay: It's good to be in health care Associated Press - Fri, May 24, 2013 3:33 AM NZST
Here's a look at median CEO pay by industry last year, as calculated by executive pay research firm Equilar. For the fourth time in five years, health care CEOs got the most pay and utilities CEOs got ...