Monday, November 30, 2009

China Railway Construction: No Business Ties With Dubai World - Wall Street Journal


AFP

China Railway Construction: No Business Ties With Dubai World
Wall Street Journal
HK) said Monday it has no business ties with Dubai World, adding its projects in Dubai are progressing smoothly. The Shanghai- and Hong Kong-listed company ...
CORRECT(11/30): China Shares End Sharply Up On Policy CommentsWall Street Journal

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IBM continues to dominate server share, acquires Guardium - Bright Side of News*


Reuters

IBM continues to dominate server share, acquires Guardium
Bright Side of News*
Not all acquisitions pan out, however, IBM's business strategy seems plain enough here: Protect customer's data. IBM has determined threat levels to be on ...
UPDATE 1-IBM buys database security firm GuardiumReuters
IBM Acquires Data Governance Software Developer GuardiumChannelWeb
Watch Out, Oracle: IBM Is HungryMotley Fool
InformationWeek -The Associated Press -PR Newswire (press release)
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Oil Rises as Iran Seizes U.K. Yacht, Business Activity Gains (Bloomberg)

Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil rose after a British yacht crew was seized by Iran and a report showed that U.S. business activity gained for a second month.

Crude Oil Rises as U.S. Business Activity Gains a Second Month (Bloomberg)

Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil rose after a report showed that U.S. business activity gained for a second month, bolstering optimism that the economic recovery in the world’s biggest energy-consuming country will accelerate.

US Stocks Gain as UAE Backs Banks, Business Activity Rises - Bloomberg


Daily Nation

US Stocks Gain as UAE Backs Banks, Business Activity Rises
Bloomberg
30 (Bloomberg) -- US stocks advanced after the United Arab Emirates pledged to back Dubai's banks to ease the region's debt crisis and American business ...
UPDATE 1-Dubai business leaders, media say woes overblownReuters
Dubai business leaders upbeatKhaleej Times
Dubai silence not golden as debt loomsMaktoob Business
Ha'aretz -Wall Street Journal -Seeking Alpha (blog)
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Federal Signal sells lighting business for $35M (San Francisco Chronicle)

Federal Signal Corp., which manufactures safety, signaling and communications equipment and fire rescue vehicles, said Monday it has sold its industrial lighting subsidiary for $35 million. The manufacturer, Pauluhn Electric, was sold to the Cooper Crouse-... Business - Manufacturing - Subsidiary - Construction and Maintenance - Materials and Supplies

U.S. Stocks Gain as U.A.E. Backs Banks, Business Activity Rises (Bloomberg)

Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks advanced after the United Arab Emirates pledged to back Dubai’s banks to ease the region’s debt crisis and American business activity unexpectedly accelerated this month.

Federal Signal sells lighting business for $35M - The Associated Press


Federal Signal sells lighting business for $35M
The Associated Press
Crouse-Hinds' market position and distribution channel provides an opportunity to expand Pauluhn's business, he said. Shares of Federal Signal rose a penny ...
Federal Signal Announces Sale of Industrial Lighting BusinessPR Newswire (press release)
Federal Signal Sells Lighting Unit To Cooper Industries For $35MWall Street Journal

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Is Wal-Mart Killing Your Business? (Inc.com via Yahoo! Finance)

When small retailers see the blue big-box giant Wal-Mart moving into town it can be a scary thing. Wal-Mart has a powerful presence, especially now, as customers are drawn there for their legendary low-prices and wide array of offerings. According to a recent study from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business, the entry of a Wal-Mart does significantly impact sales at other local establishments ...

Frost & Sullivan: Need for Security and Business Intelligence to Make Video Analytics an Essential Tool for the End ... (redOrbit)

LONDON, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The need for pro-active security and business intelligence is boosting the demand for video analytics solutions in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Dubai business leaders, media say woes overblown (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Dubai media and several business leaders rallied to support the Gulf Arab emirate's efforts to manage its debt crisis, saying problems have been exaggerated and the impact of restructuring overblown.

Telkom Loses Antitrust Jurisdiction Case, Business Day Says (Bloomberg)

Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Telkom South Africa Ltd. has lost its court action in which it questioned the Competition Commission’s jurisdiction to investigate allegations of antitrust violations at the fixed-line telecommunications company, Business Day reported.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

India New Zealand Business Council (Scoop.co.nz)

Acting Mayor Norm Withers launched the South Island Chapter of the India New Zealand Business Council last week with a call to seek improved bilateral opportunities.

Business Award Recognises Queenstown College (Scoop.co.nz)

A forward-thinking Queenstown education institution has been recognised for its business excellence in developing a new market sector for the resort town.

Australia business sales grow moderately in Oct-CBA - Forbes


Australia business sales grow moderately in Oct-CBA
Forbes
SYDNEY, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Business sales in Australia grew moderately in October having slowed for three months running, according to a new indicator by ...

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Local businesses affected by Steelers' success - Daily American Online


Local businesses affected by Steelers' success
Daily American Online
If the team wins - owners from local sports bars anticipate bustling business brimming with black and gold. But if the Steelers miss the playoffs, ...

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Telstra Creates Four Business Units In Organizational Change - Wall Street Journal


Telstra Creates Four Business Units In Organizational Change
Wall Street Journal
SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Telstra Corp. (TLS.AU) said Monday it created two new product units splitting fixed-line and mobile services, an international unit and ...

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Time to go nuclear - business (Adelaide Now)

SOUTH Australia should actively develop a nuclear energy industry and investigate the storage of nuclear waste in the Outback, says Business SA.

Small business-class supersonic jets could be the first to fly (The Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Small 10- to 12-passenger business jets with advancd deigns may be the first to fly as part of a revival of supersonic commercial travel.

There's no room at inn for business as it used to be - Minneapolis Star Tribune


There's no room at inn for business as it used to be
Minneapolis Star Tribune
For business travelers, that means hotels will remain a buyers' market, especially as they continue to discount rates. But because hotels have cut spending ...

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Is Wal-Mart Killing Your Business? (Inc.com via Yahoo! Finance)

When small retailers see the blue big-box giant Wal-Mart moving into town it can be a scary thing. Wal-Mart has a powerful presence, especially now, as customers are drawn there for their legendary low-prices and wide array of offerings. According to a recent study from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business, the entry of a Wal-Mart does significantly impact sales at other local establishments ...

Emirates boss says Dubai business world in shock (AFP via Yahoo! News)

The president of Emirates Airlines said the Dubai business community was "shocked" by the debt crisis which has struck the city state, according to a newspaper interview published here on Sunday.

Business support 'bureaucratic' - BBC News


BBC News

Business support 'bureaucratic'
BBC News
Three top businessmen have set up their own not-for-profit business support service because they say the assembly government's service is too bureaucratic. ...

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EU business calls on WTO to speed up Doha talks - Reuters South Africa


EU business calls on WTO to speed up Doha talks
Reuters South Africa
GENEVA (Reuters) - European businesses, growing frustrated at slow progress in the World Trade Organisation's Doha round, called on Sunday ...

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NEW BUSINESS (Portsmouth Herald)

BUSINESS NAME: Run Mom Run, LLC

Strictly business class - Charleston Post Courier


Strictly business class
Charleston Post Courier
Upgrading from coach to business class isn't generally allowed under state law, but a good argument can be made that the state's chief executive should have ...

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BUSINESS AGENDA (Times Leader)

DOWNTOWN HAZLETON HOLIDAY MIXER: Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Church Street Station intermodal facility, located at Church and Mines streets. Member of the downtown business community and Greater Hazleton Chamber members and guests are welcome. Hors d’oeuvres by Frankie’s Pizzeria & Restaurant. There is a $10 charge; proceeds will benefit downtown improvement activities. Reserve by Tuesday at 455-1509.

Tax hikes? Governor Herbert says nay; business leaders say yay - Deseret News


Tax hikes? Governor Herbert says nay; business leaders say yay
Deseret News
Many business leaders, especially those on various education and nonprofit boards, are saying the state needs a significant tax increase to avoid disastrous ...

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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Low interest rates to boost business (Sunday Observer)

Science and Technology Minister Prof. Tissa Vitharana on Friday highlighted the reduction of interest rates by the Government and said that it would greatly benefit local entrepreneurs to build up their business ventures and eventually to access even the international market.The Minister made these observations at a ceremony, held at the BMICH to coincide with the 14th annual Sri Lankan ...

People in Business (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

David M. Cook, president of the Hardison Law Firm, has been named as the "Memphis Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year" for 2010.Blanchard E. Tual has been selected for inclusion in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.Vaco Mid-South, a consulting and recruiting firm, has been listed as one of Tennessee's top emerging companies in Business TN's Hot 100 list.

Christmas Tree Farms Mean Big Business for Wisconsin - WKBT


CBC.ca

Christmas Tree Farms Mean Big Business for Wisconsin
WKBT
Bina Tree Farm near Mindoro has been selling Christmas trees for 50 years and opened for business like they always do, the day after Thanksgiving. ...
Local Christmas tree business to participate in 'Trees for Troops'Pine Journal
Mishawaka tree farm sees increased businessFox 28
Lawrence's Christmas Tree Farm Opens For BusinessTurnTo23.com
CharlotteObserver.com -Jackson Clarion Ledger
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My Estate Tax, Your Family Business - New York Times


My Estate Tax, Your Family Business
New York Times
21), is a clarion call for wage earners and others who don't own a farm or a family business not to save too much or otherwise be too economically ...

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Business owners increasingly upset over credit card transaction fees - Salt Lake Tribune


Business owners increasingly upset over credit card transaction fees
Salt Lake Tribune
"If I want to stay in business I have no choice but to accept my customers' credit cards," Martin said. "It is extremely costly, though. ...
Business Trade Line CreditZeroMillion News

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Business This Week: The Empty Stocking Fund needs you - Valdosta Daily Times


Business This Week: The Empty Stocking Fund needs you
Valdosta Daily Times
I realize there are a lot of charitable organizations in need of help, but one in particular is near and dear to us at the Times. ...

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Lenovo to buy back mobile phone business - Afterdawn.com


TFTS (blog)

Lenovo to buy back mobile phone business
Afterdawn.com
Lenovo, the world's fourth-largest PC manufacturer, has announced today that it will be purchasing back its recently sold mobile phone business, ...
Lenovo to reacquire its Mobile business for $200 millionTopNews United States
Lenovo To Acquire Mobile Handset Business For US$200MWall Street Journal
Lenovo buys back phone businessNews & Observer
The Associated Press -Barron's (blog) -Electronista (blog)
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Mishawaka tree farm sees increased business - Fox 28


CBC.ca

Mishawaka tree farm sees increased business
Fox 28
We all know our pets can do a lot to lift our spirits and modern medicine is discovering that the wag of a tail can work wonders for some patients without ...
Lawrence's Christmas Tree Farm Opens For BusinessTurnTo23.com
KRISTIN VERHAGE | CADILLAC NEWSCadillac News
Area Christmas tree farms ready for businessCharlotteObserver.com
Royal Oak Daily Tribune -WLTX.com
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2 SBA programs run out of stimulus money - Dallas Morning News


2 SBA programs run out of stimulus money
Dallas Morning News
The US Small Business Administration has run out of economic stimulus money for its two most popular loan programs, ...

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Business Briefing - Los Angeles Times


Business Briefing
Los Angeles Times
Kohl's Corp.'s website crashed because of a surge in online traffic on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and the traditional start of the holiday ...

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BUSINESS NOTEBOOK (The Advertiser-News)

business notebook (biz/nis not/book) n. 1. A place where people can learn fun and interesting stuff about a locally owned business 2. Free publicity for locally owned businesses 3. Editor’s attempt to help local businesses.

Business › JVC Kenwood to keep music software unit (Japan Today)

JVC Kenwood Holdings Inc will keep Victor Entertainment Inc. and aim to rehabilitate its struggling business with the music software company as the core operation…

Business affected, too - Al-Ahram Weekly


Peace fm Online

Business affected, too
Al-Ahram Weekly
Business-wise, the headache will drag on and on. Sherine Nasr reports A football game has overnight turned into a businessman's nightmare. ...
Front PageAl-Ahram Weekly

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Friday, November 27, 2009

Millcreek Mall reports steady business since 4 am opening (Video) - GoErie.com


Boston Globe

Millcreek Mall reports steady business since 4 am opening (Video)
GoErie.com
Crowds began lining up for Millcreek Mall giveaways -- "goody" bags filled with small gifts and coupons -- at 2 am today, mall marketing and tourism manager ...
Shoppers Seek 'Elusive Game' at US Best Buy, TargetBloomberg
Updated: Shoppers brave the crowds for Black Friday dealsTallahassee.com

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US Bank Business Loans Dn $10.5 Bln In Latest Week - Wall Street Journal


US Bank Business Loans Dn $10.5 Bln In Latest Week
Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--US banks' commercial and industrial loans fell $10.5 billion to about $1.359 trillion in the week ended Nov. ...

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Business Highlights - New York Times


Boston Globe

Business Highlights
New York Times
By AP The nation's shoppers took advantage of deals on toys and TVs with some renewed vigor in stores and online on Black Friday after a year of ...
Business HighlightsThe Associated Press
Crude-Oil Futures Decline to $76.05 a BarrelWall Street Journal

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Nominate O.C.'s kindest business owner (Orange County Register)

Who is the kindest, most generous and cheerful Orange County business owner you know?

Fire Destroys South El Monte Furniture Business (CBS 2 Los Angeles)

Fire has destroyed a furniture manufacturing business in South El Monte.

PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Nov 27 - Forbes


PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Nov 27
Forbes
Nov 27 (Reuters) - The following were the top stories in The New York Times business pages on Friday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not ...
PRESS DIGEST-Indian Business News - Nov 27Reuters India

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Travel Picks: World's top 20 business hotels - Reuters


Travel Picks: World's top 20 business hotels
Reuters
Hotels that combine service, technology and comfort have topped a list of the world's best business hotels with the winners offering their guests those ...

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Travel Picks: World's top 20 business hotels (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Hotels that combine service, technology and comfort have topped a list of the world's best business hotels with the winners offering their guests those added extras that can make all the difference to a trip.

Business trip under bright lights for Illini (Herald & Review)

Amid the bright lights of America's biggest playpen, the20th-ranked University of Illinois basketball team has come toconduct a business trip.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Fire Rages At South L.A. Business (CBS 2 Los Angeles)

A fire burned for nearly an hour at a business in Jefferson Park, a city fire official said.

Staying open on Thanksgiving smart business move for restaurants (WNDU 16 South Bend)

For some restaurants, staying open on Thanksgiving was a great business move because a lot of people chose a trip to a restaurant instead of the grocery store.

China Seeks Business Deals in Europe - Wall Street Journal


China Seeks Business Deals in Europe
Wall Street Journal
China is beginning to poke around Southeastern Europe for business deals, taking advantage of a capital drought in the region to gain ...

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Man arrested, charged for shaking down businesses - San Jose Mercury News


Man arrested, charged for shaking down businesses
San Jose Mercury News
He allegedly visited businesses across the San Francisco Bay Area, flashing a badge and official-looking documents. Oakland police officers say he would ...
Oakland police arrest man in bogus inspector caseSan Jose Mercury News

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Business software firm RedPrairie files for IPO (AP via Yahoo! News)

RedPrairie Holding Inc., a business software provider, said Thursday it filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering.

Yet-to-be-Created Business put up for Sale on Ebay! (redOrbit)

LONDON, November 26 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday 26th November 2009, at 11.59 AM GMT, a yet to be created business was listed for sale on Ebay.

Business software provider RedPrairie files with SEC for initial public offering - Los Angeles Times


Business software provider RedPrairie files with SEC for initial public offering
Los Angeles Times
By AP MILWAUKEE (AP) â€" RedPrairie Holding Inc., a business software provider, said Thursday it filed a registration statement with the Securities and ...

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Design Your Business Printing With Quark Promote?For Free - Washington Post


Design Your Business Printing With Quark Promote?For Free
Washington Post
Do you want to create nicely designed and coordinated marketing materials, such as business cards, trifold brochures, promotional postcards, coupons and so ...

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Is Wal-Mart Killing Your Business? (Inc.com via Yahoo! Finance)

When small retailers see the blue big-box giant Wal-Mart moving into town it can be a scary thing. Wal-Mart has a powerful presence, especially now, as customers are drawn there for their legendary low-prices and wide array of offerings. According to a recent study from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business, the entry of a Wal-Mart does significantly impact sales at other local establishments ...

Panasonic under EU investigation on CRT business - Reuters


Panasonic under EU investigation on CRT business
Reuters
T) said it and its display unit MT Picture Display are under EU investigation ove their cathode ray tube (CRT) business. The European Commission said ...

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Australian Business Investment Unexpectedly Fell 3.9% (Update2) (Bloomberg)

Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Australian business investment unexpectedly fell in the third quarter as a decline in spending by manufacturing companies offset increased mining outlays.

Bertelsmann CEO Says He Remains Cautious On Business Prospects - Wall Street Journal


Bertelsmann CEO Says He Remains Cautious On Business Prospects
Wall Street Journal
HAMBURG (Dow Jones)--Bertelsmann AG's chief executive remains cautious about the business prospects of one of the world's biggest media companies. ...

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Mvelaphanda May List Healthcare Unit, Business Report Says (Bloomberg)

Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Mvelaphanda Group Ltd. may list its Life Healthcare business on the JSE stock exchange in Johannesburg, Business Report said, citing Mvelaphanda Chief Executive Officer Yolanda [bn:PRSN=1] Cuba.

The Business Of Lady Gaga (Forbes)

Lady Gaga isn't the music industry's new Madonna. She's its new business model.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Australian Business Investment Unexpectedly Fell 3.9% - Bloomberg


Australian Business Investment Unexpectedly Fell 3.9%
Bloomberg
26 (Bloomberg) -- Australian business investment unexpectedly fell in the third quarter as a decline in spending by manufacturing companies offset increased ...

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New Zealand Business Confidence Rises to 10-Year High (Update2) (Bloomberg)

Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand business confidence has risen to a 10-year high as more companies plan to hire workers, according to a survey. A net 33.7 percent of companies surveyed in November expect sales and profits will increase over the next 12 months compared with 30.5 percent in October, according to a report released by ANZ National Bank Ltd. in Wellington today.

Stafford mom-and-pop shops ally to revitalize business district (Asbury Park Press)

STAFFORD â€" Lisa Lopez remembers a time when she was a kid and walking down the street to get candy or pick things up at the drugstore on East Bay and Park avenues. These days, Lopez is part of a group that is trying to attract business back to the once-thriving area of the township.

New Zealand Business Confidence Rises to 10-Year High - Bloomberg


New Zealand Business Confidence Rises to 10-Year High
Bloomberg
26 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand business confidence has risen to a 10-year high as more companies plan to hire workers, according to a survey. ...
Business confidence declines in NovemberStuff.co.nz
New Zealand November Business C onfidence Rises (Correct)Bloomberg

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Business events scheduled for the coming month (San Francisco Chronicle)

TUESDAY, Dec. 1 NEW YORK _ The Institute for Supply Management releases its manufacturing index for November, 10 a.m. WASHINGTON _ National Association of Realtors releases pending home sales index for October, 10 a.m; Commerce Department releases... Institute for Supply Management - National Association of Realtors - United States - NEW YORK - Business

Taking care of your business (The Star)

The Special Task Force to Facilitate Business (PEMUDAH) was formed to be a consultative body for improving public services delivery systems and help the private sector grow.

Better Business Bureau asks Sprint to drop 'most dependable 3G network' claim - Kansas City Business Journal


Globe and Mail

Better Business Bureau asks Sprint to drop 'most dependable 3G network' claim
Kansas City Business Journal
The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus said in a Tuesday release that Verizon Wireless had challenged Sprint's ...
Verizon asks Sprint to drop 'most dependable' claimsElectronista (blog)

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Canada Business Profits Rise for First Time in a Year (Update1) (Bloomberg)

Nov. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian business profits increased for the first time in a year between July and September, government figures showed. Operating profits advanced 7.9 percent in the third quarter to C$54.1 billion ($52 billion), Statistics Canada said today in Ottawa.

EU Business Group: Asks ECB's Trichet To Push China Yuan Value (Nasdaq)

BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Union's main business lobby has asked European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet to push China to let its currency appreciate.

Microsoft CFO Lidell Resigns, Klein Named As Successor - ChannelWeb


PC World

Microsoft CFO Lidell Resigns, Klein Named As Successor
ChannelWeb
... company at the end of this year, Microsoft said late Tuesday, and Peter Klein, currently CFO of the company's Business Division, will take over the job. ...
Microsoft Loses Its CFO, Promotes From WithinWashington Post
Microsoft CFO Liddell to leave the companyMarketWatch
Microsoft Finance Chief to Leave; Klein to Take OverBloomberg
Seattle Times -Wall Street Journal -Benzinga
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The Last Word In Business (NPR)

Steve Inskeep has the Last Word in business.

Business News (NPR)

Steve Inskeep has business news.

Gemalto Plans to Acquire Xirings Banking Business (Computer Business Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

France-based smart card company Gemalto has announced exclusive negotiations with Xiring, a smart card authentication solutions provider, to acquire Xirings banking business unit.

Motorola Acquires RadioFrames IDEN Business (Computer Business Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Motorola has acquired radio access solutions provider RadioFrame Networks iDEN business to expand its portfolio for multi-channel base stations optimized to support non-contiguous spectrum allocations in the special mobile radio (SMR) business. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

World Business Briefing | The Americas Canada: Bank of Montreal Buys Diners Club - New York Times


MiamiHerald.com

World Business Briefing | The Americas Canada: Bank of Montreal Buys Diners Club
New York Times
Bank of Montreal said in a separate statement that the acquisition would more than double its business in corporate credit cards, adding $7.8 billion in ...
Citibank's Diner's Club North America Credit Card Business to be Sold to Bank ...My Bank Tracker Bank News
Citi Sells Diners Club North America BusinessWELT ONLINE
Citigroup Agrees to Sell Diners Club North AmericaBloomberg
Wall Street Journal -The Daily Deal
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