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December 19, 2012 11:59
Australian Dollar vs US Dollar Rises to Approach Key Resistance
AUD/USD (daily chart) as of December 17, 2012, has risen to approach key resistance around the 1.0600 price region. This level has served as an important resistance area twice this past year -- the fi
December 18, 2012 13:13
Russell Emerging Markets Index Reflected a 15.3% Year-to-Date Gain as of 12/7 for 2012 as Russell Investments Predicts Growth in Emerging Markets for 2013
The Russell Emerging Markets Index reflected a return of 15.3% year-to-date as of December 7th, 2012 as the Russell Greater China Index reflected a return of 18.2% for the same time period, according
December 18, 2012 12:00
SolarWinds Issues Global Caution on Networks at Risk
SolarWinds (NYSE: SWI), a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today cautioned that accelerating trends to ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD) and inadequate mobile device ma
December 18, 2012 10:55
Bingo Slots Party to Ring in the New Year at Boylebingo.com
Online bingo site Boylebingo.com has announced a special bingo slots promotion to ring in the New Year. Bingo slots have been extremely popular during 2012 on the bingo site. As a result, Boylebingo h
December 18, 2012 10:54
FTSE Falls Back Below 5900 on US Fiscal Cliff Jitters - City Index UK
City Index UK -- The FTSE 100 fell 0.6% in early morning trade on Monday as investors scaled back positions in heavyweight financial stocks such as banks and insurers on concerns over the US Fiscal Cl
December 18, 2012 10:52
Nikkei 225 Closes High as Shinzo Abe Reclaims Japanese Premiership -- City Index Asia
The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo has closed high and the yen has dipped on forex markets after Shinzo Abe reclaimed the Japanese premiership following the nation's general election yesterday (December 16th).
December 17, 2012 21:00
NASDAQ OMX Launches SMARTS Broker for Trade Monitoring on the London Metal Exchange With Newedge
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced the launch of SMARTS Broker market surveillance solution for commodities trading on the London Metals Exchange (LME). The launch includes the go-live
December 17, 2012 18:29
BWise Continues to Expand by Opening New Office in Bangkok
BWise, a NASDAQ OMX company and a global leader in Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) software, announced today the expansion of its global presence with the opening of a new regional of
December 16, 2012 17:13
NASDAQ OMX Names Borje E. Ekholm Chairman
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ), the inventor of the electronic exchange and the world's largest exchange company, today announced that its Board of Directors has selected Börje E. Ekholm as
December 14, 2012 21:30
Bolsa Electronica de Chile Now Powered by NASDAQ OMX
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Bolsa Electronica de Chile (BEC) today launched NASDAQ OMX's X-stream trading platform providing BEC with world-class trading technology and strengthening
December 14, 2012 18:13
The Economic Risks of Globalization
The global economy as a model for growth is increasingly being questioned because its effects seem too complex, too uncontrollable and too risky. What are the prospects of gaining control of this risk
December 14, 2012 15:19
Issuance of U.S. Patent Solidifies GuestLogix' Leadership Position
GuestLogix Inc. (TSX:GXI), the leading global provider of onboard retail and payment technology solutions to airlines and the passenger travel industry, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Tradem
December 14, 2012 10:54
What Next for Peace Operations? “PEACE OPERATIONS 2025”
Will there still be any peace operations at all in 10 or 15 years' time? And who will fund them? Who will send troops? Will the world be even more conflict-ridden than it already is? And what role wil
December 14, 2012 10:36
Approved “12-12-12” Artist Performance Footage of Historic Concert at Madison Square Garden for Broadcast News Purposes
All-Star Concert Lineup Includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye
December 13, 2012 14:52
More of Hollywood and Madison Square Garden's Biggest Stars Join Musical Performers at Madison Square Garden for “12-12-12” to Aid the Victims of Hurricane Sandy
The producers of “12-12-12” announced that some of Hollywood's biggest names along with past and present stars of the Knicks and Rangers will also now participate in the “12-12-12” concert at Madison
December 13, 2012 11:21
Dachser Acquires Iberian Partner Azkar
Effective 15 January 2013 subject to the approval of the anti-trust authorities the internationally operating logistics provider Dachser is to acquire the Spanish logistics provider, Azkar S.A. Dachse
December 13, 2012 09:21
American Wave Machines, Inc. Announces Surf Pool Innovative Breakthroughs
American Wave Machines, Inc. (AWM), the leader in artificial wave technology for surf parks, announces three technological breakthroughs for PerfectSwell™, an innovative approach to generating large w
December 13, 2012 08:49
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band to Kick Off Historic “12-12-12” Concert Event at Madison Square Garden
The producers of “12-12-12” announced today that the legendary Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band will kick off the historic concert taking place at Madison Square Garden (Nasdaq:MSG) tomorrow at 7
December 13, 2012 08:48
NASDAQ OMX to Acquire Thomson Reuters Investor Relations, Public Relations and Multimedia Solutions Businesses
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Thomson Reuters to acquire the Investor Relations, Public Relations and Multimedia Solutions busines
December 12, 2012 21:00
Bursa Malaysia Selected NASDAQ OMX's X-Stream INET to Power Its Trading Platform
Bursa Malaysia (BURSA:MK) and NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ), today announced that Bursa Malaysia has selected NASDAQ OMX to power its securities market trading through NASDAQ OMX's industry lea
December 12, 2012 15:41
Micron Extends Portfolio of Phase Change Memory for Mobile Devices
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU), one of the world‘s leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the addition of a new product to its Phase Change Memory (PCM) portfolio.
December 12, 2012 11:22
Micrel and Marvell Deliver World's First Standards-Compliant Ethernet PHYs for In-Vehicle Networking
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) and Micrel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRL), an industry leader in high performance linear and power, clock and timing and LAN solutions, today announced the world's first fully interoperab
December 12, 2012 11:17
Micrel Offers Highest Level of Clock Tree Integration With Revolutionary ClockWorks(TM) Fusion
Micrel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRL), an industry leader in high-performance linear and power solutions, LAN, and timing and communications solutions, announces ClockWorks Fusion, a revolutionary clock generat
December 12, 2012 11:16
Micrel Expands ClockWorks(TM) Products With High Performance FLEX2 Custom-Configurable Clock Generator Family
Micrel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRL), an industry leader in high performance analog and high-speed mixed signal, LAN, and timing and communications solutions, announced a new highly configurable dual PLL clock
December 12, 2012 10:45
Webtrends Streams(TM) Debuts, Powers ‘As-It-Happens’ E-Business Engagement
Webtrends, the global leader in digital intelligence, announced today the debut of Webtrends Streams™, a groundbreaking new digital intelligence solution that, for the first time, provides enterprises
December 11, 2012 18:00
East Asian Countries Lead Achievement in Mathematics, Science, and Reading
Students from Singapore, Korea, and Hong Kong were top performers in fourth grade mathematics, followed by Chinese Taipei and Japan, according to results released today by IEA and the TIMSS & PIRLS In
December 11, 2012 10:58
Cisco Will Upgrade the Telefonica Network Through Its Next-Generation Core & Edge Network Solution
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced that Telefonica Global Solutions, part of the Telefonica Group, a leading global provider of telecommunication services for fixed and mobile carriers, ISPs and con
December 11, 2012 10:56
EasyMed Services, Inc. Announces Proposed CDN $1.25 Million Private Placement
EasyMed Services, Inc. (CNSX: EZM) (OTCBB: EMYSF) (MUN: EY6) (the “Company” or “EasyMed”) announced today that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 1,470,588 units (“Units”
December 11, 2012 10:41
Downloadable “12-12-12” Artist Interview Footage Available in Advance of Historic Concert at MSG
WHAT: “12-12-12” interview footage of Billy Joel and Alicia Keys surrounding the impact of Hurricane Sandy and their involvement with “12-12-12” is available and accessible for press members to use in
December 11, 2012 08:50
NASDAQ OMX Acquires 25% of Dutch Derivatives Trading Venue TOM
NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced the acquisition of 25 percent of the Dutch cash equity and equity derivatives trading venue TOM, The Order Machine. The agreement also includes an
December 10, 2012 22:30
Coastal Energy Announces Update
Coastal Energy Company (the “Company” or “Coastal Energy”) (TSX:CEN) (AIM:CEO), an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, today provided an update of its operations.
2012 Alpari World Match Racing (AWMRT) Tour Calendar
December 10, 2012 14:31
Williams Crowned Four-Time World Champion
Ian Williams won a record-equalling fourth ISAF Match Racing World Championship today after beating his arch rival Bjorn Hansen in the Quarter-Final of the Monsoon Cup, the finale of the Alpari World
2012 Alpari World Match Racing (AWMRT) Tour Calendar
December 10, 2012 14:30
Wildcard Canfield Wins Monsoon Cup
Wildcard entry Taylor Canfield from the US Virgin Islands has won the most coveted event on the Alpari World Match Racing Tour, the Monsoon Cup, after defeating Kiwi Phil Robertson in a dramatic, sudd
December 10, 2012 13:58
Delta Air Lines Orders Up to 70 Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen Jetliners
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Delta Air Lines, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia has placed a firm order for 40 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets and has taken options on an additional 30 CRJ900 NextGen
December 10, 2012 11:12
Frankie Dettori Rides On Magic Seven Slot at Boylecasino.com
Frankie Dettori has been handed down a six month ban for testing positive for an illegal substance. The legendary jockey tested positive at Longchamp on September 16th of this year. However, fans of t
December 10, 2012 11:06
Audience Extends Momentum in China With BBK vivo X1 -- The World's Thinnest Smartphone
Audience®, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADNC), the leader in advanced voice and audio processing for mobile devices, today announced that the Audience earSmart eS305 processor was selected by BBK for the new vivo X1
December 07, 2012 17:11
Future Internet Public Private Partnership Programme Adopts OMA API Specification
The Future Internet Public Private Partnership (PPP) Programme and the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) announced today that the OMA Next Generation Services Interface (NGSI) Enabler has been adopted for us
December 07, 2012 14:13
BMW Guggenheim Lab Opens in Mumbai on December 9, 2012
Opening in Mumbai from Sunday, December 9, 2012 through Sunday, January 20, 2013 and presented in collaboration with the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, the BMW Guggenheim Lab will offer free public program
December 07, 2012 14:08
GuestLogix Launches Global Rail Division and Positions for Rapid Gain in Sector
GuestLogix Inc. (TSX: GXI), the leading global provider of onboard retail and payment technology solutions to airlines and the passenger travel industry, today announced that its Global Rail Division
December 07, 2012 11:41
BCS Global Opens Door to New Era of Dramatically Enhanced Video Collaboration Across Enterprises
BCS Global Networks Ltd continues to lead the way in visual collaboration by launching innovative new video communication service Virtual Presence B2B, one of the first Open Visual Communications Cons
December 07, 2012 11:34
Cisco Enables PT Telkom to Become a Wi-Fi Leader in Asia
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is working closely with PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (PT Telkom), Indonesia's largest information and communications provider, to enable the rapid deployment of 100,000 access
December 07, 2012 09:12
Universal Entertainment Announcement Regarding Commencement of Discussion With SHINSEGAE Group of South Korea
Universal Entertainment Corporation hereby announces that today, Universal Entertainment Hong Kong Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of, has signed a non-disclosure agreement with the SHINSEGAE Group
December 06, 2012 18:54
Besra Feasibility Drilling Delivers a 42% Resource Increase at Jugan Hill, and 9.4% Overall Increase at the Bau Goldfield
BESRA (TSX: BEZ)(ASX: BEZ)(OTCQX: BSRAF)(FRANKFURT: OP6) recently completed 76-hole drill programme at the Company‘s Bau property in East Malaysia has substantially increased the gold resource at the
December 06, 2012 17:15
FireMon Delivers Expanded Visibility of Enterprise Network Behavior for Greater Proactive Security and Operational Effectiveness
FireMon, the leading provider of security management and risk analysis solutions, today announced a significant update to the Security Manager platform that provides even more extensive visibility and
December 06, 2012 17:12
Cisco Launches New Small and Midsize Business Portfolio at APJC Partner-Led Network Event
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced its new portfolio of small and midsize business solutions to over 300 channel partners at the Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China (APJC) Partner-Led Network Event. The
December 06, 2012 15:58
Takara Bio Grants Patent License to Invivoscribe Technologies for FLT3-ITD Testing in Japan
Invivoscribe Technologies, Inc. (San Diego, California) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Takara Bio, Inc. (Otsu, Shiga, Japan) under which it has been granted a series of lic
December 06, 2012 11:11
Invivoscribe Launches Genection, a New Personalized Molecular Medicine Company Delivering Global Access to the Entire Clinically-Actionable Genetic Test Menu
Invivoscribe Technologies, Inc., a privately-held life science company based in San Diego, California, announces the launch of Genection, Inc. Genection provides physicians with a dedicated online
December 06, 2012 11:02
Micrel Introduces Two Automotive-Qualified, High-Performance Linear Regulators Offering the Widest Available Input Operating Voltage Range
Micrel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRL), an industry leader in high performance analog and high-speed mixed signal solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, today announced two new AEC-Q100 qualifie
December 06, 2012 11:00
Monsoon Cup Reaches Biggest Ever Audience
The final event of the 2012 Alpari World Match Racing Tour (AWMRT) is underway this week as the Monsoon Cup in Malaysia welcomes the world's top match racers from around the world. Coverage of the eve
December 06, 2012 10:59
Contracts for Difference Don't Have to Be Difficult With City Index Singapore
You may have heard traders and investors talking about ‘contracts for difference’. They‘re more commonly known within the industry as ’CFDs', and are a popular way to speculate on the movement of mark
December 06, 2012 10:54
Enterprise Holdings Appoints Guerin Car Rental Solutions as Franchisee in Portugal
Enterprise Holdings today announced that, for the first time in its more than 55-year history, the company is franchising its flagship Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, as it appoints Guerin Car Rental Sol
December 06, 2012 10:50
Energizer Resources Reports 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for its Green Giant, Madagascar, Graphite Property
Energizer Resources Inc. (TSX: EGZ)(OTCBB: ENZR)(FRANKFURT: YE5) (“Energizer” or the “Company”) is pleased to report the results of the mineral resource estimate for its Molo graphite deposit, located
December 06, 2012 08:50
Tour Finale Available for Worldwide Broadcast
As the race for the coveted Alpari World Match Racing Tour (AWMRT) title reaches its critical finale at the Monsoon Cup in Malaysia this week, live feed and video packages of the world's premier saili
December 06, 2012 08:45
Nutanix Unveils Next-Gen Products That Extend Its Leadership in Software-Defined Datacenters
Gartner Data Center Conference - Nutanix, the first company to offer a scale-out compute-and-storage appliance, today announced the latest version of its software, Nutanix OS 3.0, and a new hardware l
December 06, 2012 00:00
Intel Joins MoCA as Promoter Member
Intel Corporation has joined the Multimedia over Coax Alliance, MoCA®, as a Promoter member. Jim Crammond, Chief Technology Officer of Gateway Solutions within Intel's Service Provider Division, will
Seeing the first ultrasound image of your baby is a life-changing moment for any parents. However, t
December 05, 2012 17:13
UK Laboratory Develops Amazing Fetal Ultrasound Image Technology
Seeing the first ultrasound image of your baby is a life-changing moment for any parents. However, the resulting imagery ‘although having come along way since 2D’ has still yet to produce the type of
December 05, 2012 11:49
Bank of Montreal Announces Intention to Repurchase Up to 15 Million of Its Common Shares
Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) today announced its intention, subject to the approval of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (
December 05, 2012 11:47
BMO Financial Group Declares Dividend
Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO)(NYSE: BMO) today announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.72 per share on paid-up common shares of Bank of Montreal for the first quarter o
December 05, 2012 11:00
Arkadin Anywhere to Drive Greater Web Conferencing Adoption with its User-Friendly Ergonomic Design
Arkadin, one of the world’s largest collaboration service providers, today introduced the next generation of Arkadin®Anywhere™, a robust and intuitive application of its core web conferencing service.
December 05, 2012 09:00
Bake Five Improves Retail Supply Operations With Descartes' Cloud-Based Messaging Gateway
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Bake Five, a consortium of industrial bakeries providing more t
December 04, 2012 18:24
Lumenera(R) Corporation's New USB 3.0 High Performance Cameras Now Shipping
ITE - Lumenera Corporation, www.lumenera.com, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for scientific, industrial and surveillance markets,
December 04, 2012 18:19
SpaceCom International Reinforces Its Position Within the Oil & Gas Market
SpaceCom International, LLC (SpaceCom) today announced that it signed a contract with Unicom Services, Inc. for Managed Network Services to support its Oil & Gas drillings sites, land based systems, c
December 04, 2012 14:54
Inaugural Global Terrorism Index Launches
The number of terrorist incidents has increased virtually every year since 9/11 according to the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), which launches today. However, terrorism fatalities have fallen by 25% s
December 04, 2012 11:13
Cortina Delivers Industry's First 28nm EDC PHY Architecture
Cortina Systems, Inc. (Cortina®), delivering innovative technologies that link people and networks worldwide, today announced the industry's first 28nm EDC PHY architecture. This next generation arch
December 04, 2012 11:11
Payvision Partners With Wing Lung Bank in a Region Where Trust Is Key
Payvision is proud to announce its Partnership with yet another well-established Chinese Bank in Hong Kong. Wholly owned subsidiary of the 6th largest commercial bank by total assets in China, China M
December 04, 2012 10:14
There is an English library in college: yes or no?
Once considered exclusively for children, English libraries are actively being introduced by some colleges as well. Since 2008 when Myung-Bak Lee administration came to power, there were increasing vo
December 04, 2012 09:57
NASDAQ OMX Launches Global Index Family
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ), parent of the world‘s first electronic stock market, today announced the launch of the NASDAQ Global Index Family - an extension of NASDAQ OMX’s growth as an
December 04, 2012 09:11
Dr. Sandeep R. Sharma Joins Assist America as Sales Director-India
Assist America Medical Emergency Services(India) Pvt. Limited, a licensed provider of Assist America Services in India, is pleased to welcome Dr. Sandeep R. Sharma as Sales Director—India, effective D
HLI-E210LXL Mugen Power 4600mAh Extended Battery
December 04, 2012 09:00
Samsung Galaxy S3 E210L gets Extra Strong 4600mAh Extended Battery from Mugen Power
Mugen Power Batteries (http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com/?___store=kr&utm_source=korea&utm_medium=release&utm_campaign=s3) the manufacturer of high-capacity batteries for handheld devices today ann
2012 Alpari World Match Racing (AWMRT) Tour Calendar
December 03, 2012 09:54
Arrival of Tour Trophy in Malaysia Sharpens Team Focus
The Alpari World Match Racing Tour Trophy arrived in Malaysia today in front of a legion of sailing fans who have already started to arrive in Kuala Terengganu for the season finale, the Monsoon Cup.
November 30, 2012 17:13
Brookfield Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Samsung Securities in Korea
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM)(EURONEXT:BAMA) today announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Samsung Securities Co. Ltd. to distribute certain of Brookfie
November 30, 2012 17:09
New Holland Agriculture Gold Sponsor of Sustainable Innovation Forum Alongside COP18
New Holland Agriculture announced its support of the Sustainable Innovation Forum as Gold Sponsor and its participation in one of the event's three plenary panel sessions. Hosted by Climate Action in
November 30, 2012 11:51
One Bin for Everything?
Brits want to know exactly who will be producing waste in the future and how much, where it should go and what to do about it. The report Scenario-Building for Future Waste Policy produced by Z_punkt
November 29, 2012 23:00
ABN AMRO Clearing Implements NASDAQ OMX's SMARTS Broker
ABN AMRO Clearing, a business line of ABN AMRO, has implemented NASDAQ OMX's SMARTS Broker solution for surveillance and compliance monitoring across multiple equity, derivative and commodity markets
November 29, 2012 14:41
Besra Expands Higher Grade Gold Zone at Bau Goldfield, East Malaysia
Besra (TSX: BEZ)(ASX: BEZ)(FRANKFURT: OP6)(OTCQX: BSRAF) announces further expansion of a higher-grade zone at the Jugan Hill area of the Company's Bau property in East Malaysia. Besra's CEO John
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