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October 17, 2011 15:02
The Russell Greater China Large Cap Index Reflected a (-19.1%) Loss YTD Through October 11
The Russell Greater China Large Cap Index suffered a substantial (-19.1%) loss year-to-date through October 11, underperforming the U.S. Large Cap Russell 1000® Index which reflected a (-4%) loss for
October 14, 2011 17:30
ifm electronic Invests in the Asian Market
On 12 October 2011 ifm electronic gmbh opened its first production and development centre in Singapore. Production had already started: On 12 October 2011 ifm electronic gmbh officially opened its
October 14, 2011 16:09
Verizon and Sigma Designs Make Smart Home a Reality
Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM), a worldwide leader in connected media platforms and manufacturer of Z-Wave® wireless technology, announced today that the highly anticipated Verizon Home Monitoring and C
October 13, 2011 16:38
The 4th Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Announces Strategic Initiatives for Successful Industry Growth
The 4th Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, with several parallel conferences, taking place at the Renaissance Marriot Schaumberg Hotel & Convention Center October 25-28, 2011 has launched v
October 13, 2011 15:34
BroadSoft Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Movial Applications
BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSFT) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Helsinki, Finland-based Movial Applications, a privately held client developer for IP communications serv
October 13, 2011 11:05
Pilot Conservation Project for Europe's Largest Photovoltaic Power Plant
solarhybrid AG and the University of Applied Sciences in Eberswalde have launched a 13-year conservation monitoring project at the site of Europe‘s largest photovoltaic power plant “FinowTower” in Fin
October 13, 2011 09:08
INTL Provident Group Advises HKR Co., Ltd. in Its Sale to Headland Capital Partners
INTL FCStone Inc. (Nasdaq:INTL) today announced that its investment banking unit, INTL Provident Group USA, successfully closed the sale of HKR, South Korea‘s leading manufacturer of expansion joints,
October 12, 2011 17:47
NatureWorks attracts $150 million equity investment from leading Thailand company PTT Chemical
NatureWorks LLC, the world’s leading bioplastics manufacturer, announced today that Thailand’s largest chemical producer, PTT Chemical Public Company Limited (PTT Chemical) is investing US$150 million
October 12, 2011 11:17
ServiceSource Partners With F5 to Help Drive Subscription Renewals and Customer Loyalty
ServiceSource® (NASDAQ: SREV), the global leader in service revenue management, today announced that F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in Application Delivery Networking, has implemented the Servic
October 11, 2011 18:10
FLABEG Develops the New Ultimate Trough(R) With up to 25 Percent Cost Savings for CSP Plants
FLABEG and schlaich bergermann und partner, both specialized in the CSP business, will be working together to make CSP technology more competitive. Since January 2010 a high level engineering team com
October 11, 2011 15:25
Bombardier Business Aircraft Strengthens Asia-Pacific Sales Team
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it has strengthened its Business Aircraft sales team in China and Asia-Pacific to increase its focus on the growing activity and volume in the region. The ter
October 11, 2011 10:37
MontaVista Adds Secure HTML5 and Android Support to Its GENIVI-Compliant Automotive Technology Platform
MontaVista® Software, LLC today announced secure HTML5 and Android support for its Automotive Technology Platform (ATP). The addition of HTML5 support is provided via MontaVista's Modii™ Digital Media
October 07, 2011 13:10
AMD Demonstrates Next Generation 28nm Graphics Processor at Fusion 2011
At Fusion 2011, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today demonstrated its next generation graphics processor, based on the cutting-edge 28nm process technology. The demonstration was delivered by Corporate Vice Presiden
October 06, 2011 15:30
Miraca Holdings to Acquire Caris Life Sciences' Anatomic Pathology Business
Miraca Holdings Inc. (“Miraca”), Japan‘s largest clinical diagnostics and laboratory testing service provider, and Caris Life Sciences, Inc. (“CLS”), a privately-held company headquartered in Texas an
October 06, 2011 15:16
CSL Receives Gold Award for Best New RFID Product
Convergence Systems Limited (“CSL”) has been given the Gold Award by GS1 Hong Kong for best new RFID product. CSL's new CS468 16-port RFID reader and family of CS790 ultra-thin UHF antennas are combin
October 05, 2011 11:15
Callidus Software Acquires Webcom Inc.
Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD), the leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), announced today it has acquired a leader in SaaS-based product configuration, pricing, quoting, and proposals m
October 05, 2011 09:34
Gentex Announces New Programs on OPEL/Vauxhall Models
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based driver-assist systems for the automotive industry, commercial fire pr
October 04, 2011 09:33
Apricus Biosciences Announces Korean Patent Approval for MycoVa(TM) for Nail Fungus
Apricus Biosciences, Inc. (“Apricus Bio” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:APRI) (http://www.apricusbio.com) announced today that the Korean Patent Office will grant a patent for MycoVa™, indicated for the tr
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY(in millions except per share amounts)
October 04, 2011 09:09
Micron Technology, Inc., Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and 2011 Fiscal Year
Micron Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq:MU) today announced results of operations for its fourth quarter and 2011 fiscal year, which ended September 1, 2011. For the fourth quarter, the company had a net los
October 04, 2011 08:48
Avis Budget Group Completes Acquisition of Avis Europe Plc
Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR) announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Avis Europe plc. The combined company is now one of the largest vehicle rental compan
PwC revenues
October 03, 2011 17:00
PwC Reports FY2011 Global Revenues of US$29.2 Billion
PwC, the world‘s leading professional services network, reported gross revenues of US$29.2 billion for its worldwide network of firms for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2011, an increase of 10% over FY
October 03, 2011 12:28
Russell BRICS (Brazil, China, India, Russia, South Africa) Index Reflected a Loss of (-23.5%) Year-to-Date Through September 27, 2011
The Russell BRICS (Brazil, China, India, Russia, South Africa) Index reflected a loss of (-23.5%) year-to-date through September 27, 2011. Three of the five constituents of the Russell BRICS Index,
Alun Cathcart is appointed to the Avis Budget Group Board of Directors.
October 01, 2011 10:50
Avis Budget Group Appoints Alun Cathcart to Board of Directors
Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR) (the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Alun Cathcart to its Board of Directors effective October 3, 2011. Mr. Cathcart fills a newly created seat and w
Larry D. De Shon has been appointed President, EMEA, Avis Budget Group.
October 01, 2011 09:30
Avis Budget Group Announces Management Re-Alignment in Conjunction With Its Acquisition of Avis Europe
Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR) announced today that it plans to create three new operating regions effective October 3, 2011, when the acquisition of Avis Europe plc (LSE:AVE) is expected to be
Images of Luxair Q400 NextGen aircraft
September 30, 2011 16:33
Bombardier Confirms Luxair as Previously Unidentified Customer for Q400 NextGen Turboprops
Bombardier Aerospace confirmed today that a firm order for four Q400 NextGen high-speed turboprop airliners, which was announced on August 16, 2011, was placed by Luxair, the national airline of the G
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