Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Business Digest | (The Charlotte Observer)

International Business Machines Corp., the world's biggest computer-services provider, agreed to buy SPSS Inc. for about $1.2 billion in cash to gain software that helps businesses analyze and predict trends.

On the Road Business-Class Bargains for Overseas Travelers - New York Times


New York Times

On the Road Business-Class Bargains for Overseas Travelers
New York Times
In May, according to the International Air Transport Association, global demand for business- and first-class seats was down over 26 percent from May 2008. ...
Air travel forecast: Fewer flights, higher faresUSA Today
Empty business class dims airline prospect: IATAVancouver Sun

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N.Z. Business Confidence Rises to 10-Month High (Update1) (Bloomberg)

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealand business confidence rose to a 10-month high in July as companies became less pessimistic about profits and the ease of getting credit.

Business applications for credit rises (BigPond News)

A new survey shows applications by business for credit rose sharply in the second quarter.

On the Road Business-Class Bargains for Overseas Travelers - New York Times


New York Times

On the Road Business-Class Bargains for Overseas Travelers
New York Times
In May, according to the International Air Transport Association, global demand for business- and first-class seats was down over 26 percent from May 2008. ...
Air travel forecast: Fewer flights, higher faresUSA Today
Empty business class dims airline prospect: IATAVancouver Sun

all 6 news articles »

NAB to buy Goldman's wealth business (Perth Now)

National Australia Bank has agreed to acquire 80.1 per cent of Goldman Sachs JBWere's private wealth management business in Australia and New Zealand for $99 million.

NAB buys Goldman private wealth business (Sydney Morning Herald)

National Australia Bank Ltd has agreed to acquire 80.1 per cent of Goldman Sachs JBWere's private wealth management business.