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January 16, 2013 11:41
Apple Shares Close Low as Firm Reduces Screen Orders -- City Index UK
City Index UK -- Shares in Apple closed lower on the Nasdaq last night (January 14th) as the technology giant reduced its orders from suppliers by around 50 per cent for its latest model. Read Full
January 16, 2013 11:15
FDA Clears Apira Science's iGrow(R) Hair Growth Platform
Apira Science, Inc. (www.igrow2laser.com), a global leader in aesthetic light-based therapies, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration
January 16, 2013 08:21
Micron Technology to Hold 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU) will host its annual meeting of shareholders at 9 a.m. MST on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at its Boise, Idaho, corporate headquarters, 8000 S. Federal Way. The featured spe
January 15, 2013 22:30
Coastal Energy Announces Directorate Change
Coastal Energy Company (the “Company” or “Coastal Energy”) (TSX:CEN) (AIM:CEO), an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, today announced that Andrew L. Cochran, a Non
January 15, 2013 19:00
Callisto Stockholders Approve Merger With Synergy Pharmaceuticals
Callisto Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB:CLSP) (“Callisto”) today announced that it convened its special meeting of stockholders yesterday and it has received the necessary approvals from its stockholder
January 15, 2013 19:00
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Announces Approval of Merger With Callisto Pharmaceuticals and Other Actions at Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:SGYP) (“Synergy”) today announced that it convened its annual meeting of stockholders yesterday and it has received the necessary approvals from its stockholders t
January 15, 2013 11:22
FTSE100 Bullish Start to the Week but May Be Limited on Upside -- City Index UK
City Index UK -- Heading into this week the markets may continue to enjoy following through on last week's momentum to the upside. However, both the FTSE100 and Dow Jones are close to potential revers
January 14, 2013 10:52
Euro Fired Up by Spain Auction & ECB -- City Index UK
City Index UK -- “The greatest trick the devil has ever pulled was to convince the world he didn't exist” -- The Usual Suspects But Draghi convinced the markets the OMT did exist in September witho
January 14, 2013 10:51
FTSE 100 Subdued as Manufacturing Output Drops Suddenly - Finspreads
Finspreads -- The FTSE 100 is subdued in trading today (January 11th) after manufacturing output drops suddenly. Fresh data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows UK factory production
January 11, 2013 17:52
BMO's Lloyd George Management Frontier Markets Funds Surpass US$250 Million in Assets Under Management
Lloyd George Management (LGM), a member of BMO Global Asset Management, has surpassed US$250 million in assets under management for its Frontier Markets equity strategy. Frontier Markets consist of
January 11, 2013 10:41
Is Japan's Territory Dispute With China Prolonging Its Recession? -- City Index Asia
City Index Asia, Singapore -- We started the New Year with the single biggest theme in Asia -- Japan. The post Abe election period has been marked by a steady market rally in the Nikkei and significan
January 11, 2013 10:37
Is US $200 per Tonne Iron Ore Price Possible? -- City Index UK
City Index UK -- Yes. Anyone outside of the Australian investment scene can be excused for their lack of interest in the price of iron ore. With that in mind, please read on. In Australia, the iron or
January 11, 2013 10:37
Tesco Reports Strongest Sales Growth in Three Years as Turnaround Plan Starts to Deliver -- Finspreads
Finspreads -- Tesco shares rallied close to 3% on Thursday after the world's third largest retailer reported its strongest sales growth for three years for the key December period. Tesco reported l
January 11, 2013 09:04
DirectTrack X Goes Live!
DirectTrack X (DTX), the next generation of the industry‘s pioneer affiliate tracking software, is now launched, live, and available for use. This release of DirectTrack X marks the most significant p
January 11, 2013 08:59
Radishbo-ya Enhances Delivery Service With Descartes' Cloud-Based Route Planning and Mobile Solutions
Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Radishbo-ya, a leading Japanese producer and distributor of fre
January 10, 2013 13:21
Basketball Legend Shaquille O'Neal Launches His First Action Game on Mobile at CES
One Spear Entertainment announced the launch of ShaqDown today at the opening of the 2013 International CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics show. ShaqDown is a 2D, side scrolling beat ’em up
January 10, 2013 13:16
Openet Technical Breakthroughs Exceed Performance Standards
Openet, a global leader of real-time transaction management software and services, today announced engineering advances that have dramatically improved performance of all systems within the Openet pro
January 10, 2013 11:20
Franklin Templeton Investments Deploys Riva Transfer Agent Software Solution
Riva Financial Systems Limited today announced the global deployment of its Riva Transfer Agent (“Riva TA”) software solution across Franklin Templeton Investments' international transfer agency opera
January 10, 2013 11:17
Pound Holds Ground as UK Trade Deficit Shrinks - Finspreads
Finspreads - The pound has held its ground in forex markets today (January 9th) as the UK's trade deficit is reported to have narrowed in November 2012. According to the Office for National Statist
January 10, 2013 11:17
Japanese Government to Announce 12TR Yen Stimulus Boost -- City Index Asia
City Index Asia - The Japanese government is set to announce some 12 trillion yen (£ 83.6 billion) in stimulus measures in a bid to boost the nation's ailing economy. This is according to articles
January 10, 2013 11:16
Peugeot Sales Fall on Account of European Financial Crisis -- City Index UK
City Index UK - Shares in Peugeot have fallen in Paris this morning (January 9th) after the carmaker reported that its global sales figures dropped sharply on account of the weak European economy.
January 09, 2013 15:35
Cisco APAC NetRiders 2012 Winners: China, Australia and Singapore
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) -- The teams from China, Australia and Singapore were declared winners at the prestigious annual Cisco Asia Pacific NetRiders 2012 skills competition held by the Cisco Networking
January 09, 2013 13:38
GNWT Grants Deepak International Ltd Approved Diamond Manufacturer
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce it has granted Deepak International Ltd (DIL) with Approved NWT Diamond Manufacturer (ANDM) status. As an ANDM, DIL is qualifi
January 09, 2013 10:37
FTSE 100 Subdued as BRC Reveals Online Saved Retailers in December -- Finspreads
The FTSE 100 was subdued at 6062.9 points this morning (January 8th), as the markets opened on news online shopping managed to save the retail sector‘s sales from dropping in December. The FTSE posted
January 09, 2013 10:37
Yen Resumes New Year With More Weakness -- City Index Asia
Location: City Index Asia, Singapore. We started the New Year with the single biggest theme in Asia -- Japan. The post Abe election period has been marked by a steady market rally in the Nikkei and si
January 09, 2013 10:36
Japanese Finance Minister Boosts Euro -- City Index UK
City Index UK - Risk consolidates at higher levels as FX treads water. Japan‘s finance minister gave the euro a boost overnight as he said Japan will buy ESM bonds with the country’s FX reserves.
January 08, 2013 23:00
Kionix Announces Breakthrough Micro-Amp Magnetic Gyro Solution for Consumer Electronics Applications
Kionix, Inc., a leading supplier of MEMS inertial sensors and software solutions, today announced the KMX61G - a high performance accelerometer-magnetometer sensor with industry-leading sensor fusion
January 08, 2013 18:33
SGX Observes New Global Regulatory, Risk Management and Capital Standards
Singapore Exchange (SGX) today said it is well positioned to meet the latest international regulatory and risk management standards set by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOS
January 08, 2013 16:26
Procera Networks to Acquire Vineyard Networks
Procera Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PKT), the global intelligent policy enforcement company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vineyard Networks Inc., a leader in
January 08, 2013 11:28
FTSE Loses Ground & Banks Lifted After Basel Banking Rules Loosened - City Index UK
City Index UK - UK banks led the charge in early morning trading after central bankers came to an agreement to loosen the Basel banking rules on liquidity provisions whilst the FTSE 100 lost a little
January 07, 2013 23:25
First Solar Extends and Expands Collaboration and Licensing Agreement With Intermolecular
Intermolecular, Inc. (Nasdaq:IMI) and First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR) today announced they have entered into a two-year collaboration and licensing agreement focused on further increases to the conver
January 07, 2013 22:00
Peter Lando Joins IPNav as Portfolio Manager for Medical Technology
IPNav, the world‘s leading full service patent monetization firm, is pleased to announce that Peter Lando has joined the company in the role of Portfolio Manager. He will be based out of IPNav’s Dalla
January 07, 2013 17:36
iPad Roulette Surges in Popularity at Boylegames.com
Real money games site boylegames.com has seen a surge in popularity of online roulette on iPad devices over the Christmas period. This reflects media reports that the devices were one of the most popu
January 04, 2013 10:42
EasyMed Services Secures Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. (DTCC) Eligibility Status
EasyMed Services Inc. (CNSX: EZM)(OTCBB: EMYSF)(MUN: EY6) (“EasyMed” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce today that it has secured Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) eligibility for t
January 04, 2013 08:33
Callisto Announces Adjournment of Special Meeting
Callisto Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB:CLSP) (“Callisto”) today announced that it convened its special meeting of stockholders on Thursday, January 3, 2013 and adjourned the meeting until Monday, Janua
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January 03, 2013 10:39
What is your must-know advice for job-seekers who wish to improve English communication skill in the New Year?
The hopeful New Year has dawned. Many people cherish in their heart one hope in the New Year. If you are a job-seeker, getting a job would be by all means the greatest hope of the New Year at hand. Wh
January 02, 2013 19:00
Synergy Announces Positive Results From Plecanatide Phase IIb/III Trial in Patients With Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SGYP) today announced that plecanatide, its investigational oral drug for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), was well tolerated and met the p
December 28, 2012 19:00
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Completes Phase I Trial of SP-333, a Second-Generation GC-C Agonist to Treat Gastrointestinal Diseases
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:SGYP), a developer of new drugs to treat gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and diseases, announced today the successful completion of a Phase I single-ascending-dose
December 28, 2012 17:24
Jack and the Beanstalk Slot Tournament Every Friday at Boylegames.com
Hugely popular real money games site boylegames.com will be running regular Jack and the Beanstalk slot tournaments every Friday for the first few months of 2013. Jack and the Beanstalk slot game has
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December 24, 2012 14:01
airBaltic Signs Firm Order for up to 20 CSeries Airliners
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that airBaltic has signed a firm purchase agreement to acquire 10 all-new Bombardier CS300 airliners. The Riga, Latvia-based airline also has purchase rights on a
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY(in millions except per share amounts)
December 23, 2012 12:37
Micron Technology, Inc., Reports Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2013
Micron Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq:MU) today announced results of operations for its first quarter of fiscal 2013, which ended November 29, 2012. For the first quarter, the company had a net loss attrib
December 23, 2012 12:28
Micron and Elpida Announce Clearance of Transaction by Japan Fair Trade Commission
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU) (“Micron”) and Elpida Memory, Inc. (“Elpida”) today announced that the Japan Fair Trade Commission has cleared Micron‘s previously announced acquisition of Elpida.
December 21, 2012 18:28
Dachis Group Announces the Launch of Social Business Summit 2013
Dachis Group, a leading data-driven social marketing solutions firm, today announced the schedule for the fourth annual Social Business Summit 2013 global series, taking place in seven cities across f
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December 21, 2012 17:00
Air Carrier in the Americas Signs Letter of Intent for Up to 30 Bombardier CSeries Airliners
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that an airline, which is based in the Americas, has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire 12 CS100 airliners with options on an additional 18. At this time the air
December 21, 2012 13:37
New Holland Fiat India Achieves Important Safety Milestone
New Holland Fiat India Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of CNH Global NV, has completed five million consecutive hours worked without a single lost time incident at its New Holland manufacturing base in Greater
December 21, 2012 13:15
Nikkei 225 Closes Higher as Exports Slide for 6th Month -- City Index Asia
The Nikkei 225 closed higher in trading this morning (December 19th) after official figures revealed the nation's overseas trade suffered another blow in November. New data shows that exports fell
December 21, 2012 12:06
Yields on Italian BTPs Break Support, Bonos Follow -- City Index UK
City Index UK - Italian 10-year government bond yields post their fourth consecutive monthly decline, the longest decline in three years. One of the least discussed aspects of the ECB's announced O
December 21, 2012 12:04
SSE Composite Closes Higher as China Maintains Steady Policies in 2013 -- City Index Asia
The primary Chinese benchmark, the Shanghai SSE Composite index, closed on a flat footing this morning (December 19th) after the World Bank raised its growth forecast for the world's second-largest ec
December 21, 2012 12:02
The 1-Point Spread Explained -- Finspreads
You may have seen the term ‘1-point spreads’ being touted by some spread betting providers on print ads and online display banners. The point But do novice traders know enough to understand the
December 20, 2012 19:20
First Exchange-Traded Products Based on NASDAQ OMX Commodity Indexes are Introduced
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ), parent of the world's first electronic stock market and a leading index provider, today announced exchange-traded product (ETP) provider BOOST ETP will launch
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