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Divcom In Lighting Program Pact With Home Depot Cda
2007-10-12 19:53:00 DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Montreal’s Divcom Lighting Inc. (DVQ.T) has concluded a multi-million dollar a year agreement with Home Depot Canada, a division of Home Depot Inc. (HD), to launch the “Illume” energy efficient lighting program in all Home Depot stores across Canada. Divcom said under the terms of the agreement, Divcom ... More About: Program , Gram
SLM remains on negative watch - Sandamp;P
2007-10-11 19:55:00 LONDON, Oct. 11, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — Standard P said.Copyright Thomson Financial News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of Thomson Financial News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Financial News. Newstex ID: AFX-0013-20180834 SLM remains on negative watch ... More About: Watch , Negative , Mains
Liz Lange suffered from cervical cancer
2007-10-11 19:55:00 Oct. 11, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — NEW YORK (AP) - Liz Lange, the clothing designer who helped transform maternity clothing from boring to chic, once suffered from cervical cancer, she tells Glamour magazine. Lange was diagnosed after the birth of her second child in 2001, when she was ... More About: Cervical Cancer , Cancer
Fluidra sets 6.22-7.55 eur/shr indicative price range ahead of Oct 31 debut
2007-10-11 19:54:00 MADRID, Oct. 11, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — Spanish water treatment and swimming pools group Fluidra said it has set an indicative price range of 6.22-7.55 eur per share, valuing the company at 700-850 mln eur, ahead of its stock market debut scheduled for Oct 31. In its prospectus, Fluidra said ... More About: Sets , Price , Debut , Range , Ahead
ATandamp;Tand#039;s mobility group head retiring
2007-10-11 19:54:00 Oct. 11, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Stan Sigman, the president and chief executive of AT T Chief Executive Officer Edward Whitacre Jr. retired and was replaced by Randall Stephenson. Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or ... More About: Head , Group , Mobility
NAACP panel searches for new president
2007-10-11 19:54:00 Oct. 11, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — BALTIMORE (AP) - A search committee has been set up to find a replacement for former NAACP president Bruce Gordon, the civil rights organization said. Gordon, a former Verizon (NYSE:VZC) (NYSE:VZ) executive, resigned abruptly in March after 19 months on ... More About: President , Panel , Resident
Stocks On Track For Sharply Higher Open
2007-10-11 19:54:00 Oct. 11, 2007 (Investor’s Business Daily delivered by Newstex) — Stock futures pointed to a solid open Thursday, despite weak September same-store sales. Nasdaq futures climbed 10 points vs. fair value, S G stores. Target TGT slipped 1% in pre-market trading. The discount retailer reported a 1.2% rise in its September same-store sales, below its own ... More About: Stocks , Open , Track , Higher
Green Ink Rules The Board, Stocks Rise On Higher Volume
2007-10-11 19:54:00 Oct. 11, 2007 (Investor’s Business Daily delivered by Newstex) — Stocks rose briskly early Thursday as investors juggled news of weak retail sales, an improved trade deficit, mixed earnings results and various economic data. As of 10:06 a.m. ET, the NYSE composite was up 0.8%. The Nasdaq, the S G stores. Target TGT slipped 1% in ... More About: Green , Board , Rules , Rise
Stocks Build On Early Gains; Volume Trends Higher
2007-10-11 19:54:00 Oct. 11, 2007 (Investor’s Business Daily delivered by Newstex) — The Dow and the NYSE climbed further into record territory, the Nasdaq edged higher against its seven-year record as stocks made big volume moves across broad sectors. The NYSE composite was up 0.9% at 11:10 a.m. ET. The Nasdaq, S G stores. Target TGT slipped 1% in ... More About: Stocks , Trends , Early , Build , Higher
Major Indexes Power Higher
2007-10-11 19:54:00 Oct. 11, 2007 (Investor’s Business Daily delivered by Newstex) — Stocks extended their gains in early afternoon trade, boosting the indexes near session highs. As of 1 p.m. ET, the NYSE composite led with a 1.1% jump. The S G stores. Target TGT slipped 1% in pre-market trading. The discount retailer reported a 1.2% rise in its ... More About: Power , Higher , Major
MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks Hit New Highs After Wal-Mart Hikes Forecast
2007-10-11 19:54:00 U.S. stocks on Thursday climbed to new heights after Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s biggest retailer, hiked its profit expectations for the third quarter and data cast a more positive light on the economy. “Wal-Mart actually raising guidance I think gave people confidence that the third-quarter slowdown that ... More About: Stocks , Market , Wal Mart
EUand#039;s Lowe says and#039;impatientand#039; to see implementation of Mi
2007-10-09 19:55:00 BRUSSELS, Oct. 9, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — The European Commission’s director general for competition policy Philip Lowe said the EU executive is impatient to see the implementation of its decision against Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Corp. Speaking here, the director general said the commission is looking at ways to ensure the ... More About: Implementation
Business watercooler stories
2007-10-09 19:55:00 Oct. 9, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — (AP) - AS SEEN ON TV: When you crack a joke at work, does a laugh track chime in? Do you end each day in a dramatic boardroom meeting, dreading the words ‘You’re fired’? Work environments on popular television shows may be ... More About: Business , Stories , Sine
Milan shares close higher, led by Luxottica, Alitalia UPDATE
2007-10-09 19:55:00 (updating with full report) MILAN, Oct. 9, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — Share prices closed higher on hopes for strong upcoming third-quarter results, led by Luxottica (NYSE:LUX) on positive broker comments and Alitalia on prospects for its privatisation, brokers said. The Mibtel index rose 0.96 pct to 31,925 ... More About: Milan , Update , Close , Shares , Higher
Newmont to acquire Miramar for $1.53B
2007-10-09 19:55:00 Oct. 9, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — TORONTO (AP) - Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE:NEM) , the world’s second-largest gold producer, on Tuesday said it has agreed to buy Canadian rival Miramar Mining Corp. (AMEX:MNG) for about $1.53 billion. Miramar’s board has unanimously agreed to the bid, and is ... More About: Acquire , Mont , Amar
Wall Street awaits Fed minutes, earnings
2007-10-09 19:55:00 Oct. 9, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street advanced modestly Tuesday and as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting and the earnings season’s unofficial kickoff with Alcoa Inc.’s (AMEX:AA.PR) (NYSE:AA) report. The report from aluminum producer Alcoa, the first ... More About: Earnings , Minutes
Stock Futures Signal Upbeat Open
2007-10-09 19:54:00 Oct. 9, 2007 (Investor’s Business Daily delivered by Newstex) — Stock futures pointed to a higher open Tuesday, ahead of this afternoon’s official start of the third-quarter earnings season. Nasdaq futures rose 2 points vs. fair value, S P 400, replacing CDWC Corp. CDWC. Both TXU and CDWC are being bought out by private equity groups. McAfee ... More About: Open , Futures , Signal
Indexes Rise In Early Trading
2007-10-09 19:54:00 Oct. 9, 2007 (Investor’s Business Daily delivered by Newstex) — Stocks opened with modest gains Tuesday. At 9:57 a.m. ET, the Nasdaq and S P 400, replacing CDWC Corp. CDWC. Both TXU and CDWC are being bought out by private equity groups. McAfee MFE agreed to buy privately held encryption technology firm SafeBoot B.V. for $350 million in ... More About: Trading , Early , Rise , Earl
Stocks Centered In Trading Range; Volume Higher
2007-10-09 19:54:00 Oct. 9, 2007 (Investor’s Business Daily delivered by Newstex) — Stocks held onto most of their modest early gains as both oil prices and leading industry groups headed higher. At 11:11 a.m. ET, the S P 400, replacing CDWC Corp. CDWC. Both TXU and CDWC are being bought out by private equity groups. McAfee MFE agreed to buy ... More About: Trading , Higher , Volume , Range
Indexes Maintain Most Of Their Gains
2007-10-09 19:54:00 Oct. 9, 2007 (Investor’s Business Daily delivered by Newstex) — The major market indexes continued to move mostly sideways in early afternoon trade. As of 1:05 p.m. ET, the NYSE composite was up 0.2%, while the Dow, S P 400, replacing CDWC Corp. CDWC. Both TXU and CDWC are being bought out by private equity groups. McAfee MFE ...
UPDATE: Analyst Sees Better PC, Server Usage As Key To Going Green
2007-10-09 19:54:00 ORLANDO (Dow Jones) — The year 2007 has marked a tipping point in how the technology industry needs to address the issue of excess power consumption, greenhouse gases and other environmental issues, according to an analyst from Gartner Inc. When it comes to environmental responsibility, technology companies have not yet caught ... More About: Green , Update , Server , Usage , Analyst
Business events scheduled for Tuesday
2007-10-08 19:54:00 Oct. 8, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — (AP) - Major business events and economic events scheduled for Tuesday : NEW YORK — Alcoa Inc. (AMEX:AA.PR) (NYSE:AA) releases third quarter financial results. LOS ANGELES — Lawyer Steven G. Schulman in federal court after prosecutors said he agreed ... More About: Business , Events , Sine
FGX Intl ratings outlook revised to stable on improving opg performance - S
2007-10-08 19:54:00 MUMBAI, Oct. 8, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — Standard P said it expects the company to improve financial measures and reduce leverage as it grows.Copyright Thomson Financial News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of Thomson Financial News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without ... More About: Performance , Outlook , Ratings , Improv , Perform
Former Dynegy executive wants new trial
2007-10-08 19:54:00 Oct. 8, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — HOUSTON (AP) - A former midlevel Dynegy Inc. (NYSE:DYN) executive serving six years for helping foster a multimillion-dollar accounting scheme has asked a federal court to set aside his convictions and free him from jail. At the very least, according to ... More About: Trial , Executive
National Semi director exercises options
2007-10-08 19:54:00 Oct. 8, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — NEW YORK (AP) - A director of chip maker National Semi conductor Corp. (NYSE:NSM) exercised options for and sold 20,000 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday. In a Form 4 filed with the SEC, Modesto ... More About: Exercises , Options , Director
Government of Georgia Outlook raised to positive on economic resilience - S
2007-10-08 19:54:00 MUMBAI, Oct. 8, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — Standard P expects the current account deficit to widen to 17 pct of GDP in 2007 and to remain at this level until 2010.Copyright Thomson Financial News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of Thomson Financial News Content, including by framing ... More About: Government , Outlook , Georgia , Economic , Positive
Stocks On Track For Soft Start
2007-10-08 19:54:00 Oct. 8, 2007 (Investor’s Business Daily delivered by Newstex) — Stock futures pointed to a slightly weaker open Monday after soaring to all-time or multi-year highs on Friday. Nasdaq futures fell 3 points vs. fair value, S A deals were announced. Textron TXT agreed to buy aero and defense systems maker United Industrial (NYSE:UIC) UIC ... More About: Stocks , Start , Soft , Track
Stocks Open Mixed; Tech Heavyweights Rise
2007-10-08 19:54:00 Oct. 8, 2007 (Investor’s Business Daily delivered by Newstex) — Stocks were mixed in early trade Monday. At 10:09 a.m. ET, the Nasdaq rose 0.2%, helped by big-cap techs. The Dow fell less than 0.1% while the S A deals were announced. Textron TXT agreed to buy aero and defense systems maker United Industrial (NYSE:UIC) ... More About: Tech , Open , Rise , Mixed
Stocks Turn South, But On Lower Volume
2007-10-08 19:54:00 Oct. 8, 2007 (Investor’s Business Daily delivered by Newstex) — The Nasdaq and Dow fell 0.3% as of 11:09 a.m. ET. The S A deals were announced. Textron TXT agreed to buy aero and defense systems maker United Industrial (NYSE:UIC) UIC for $1.1 billion. United Industrial rose 6% in pre-market trading. Over the weekend, the ... More About: Stocks , South , Lower , Turn , Volume
Indexes Sink In Midday Trading
More articles from this author:2007-10-08 19:54:00 Oct. 8, 2007 (Investor’s Business Daily delivered by Newstex) — Stocks hovered near their worst levels of the session midday Monday. At 12:40 p.m. ET, the NYSE composite slid 0.7%, the S A deals were announced. Textron TXT agreed to buy aero and defense systems maker United Industrial (NYSE:UIC) UIC for $1.1 billion. United Industrial ... More About: Trading 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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