Police probe fifth Labour MP on second home expenses claimsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:21PMHarry Cohen, 60, has already been handed a huge £65,000 fine by sleaze watchdogs after being found guilty of a 'serious breach' of Commons rules.
NHS 'wasted £21bn tackling life gap between rich and poor'Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:58PMMore than a fifth of the NHS budget has been set aside to cut inequalities in this financial year alone, but a new report says there is no evidence it provides value for money.
Police looking for help in burglary caseWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:58PMSEGUIN — Police working to determine who committed an early morning burglary at a Seguin business late last month have released photos of the men responsible — and are seeking help identifying them.
Shinsei Said to Mull Canceling Merger, Selling Shares (Update1)Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:56PMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Shinsei Bank Ltd. , the Japanese lender backed by U.S. investor Christopher Flowers , may abandon its merger with Aozora Bank Ltd. and instead raise 75 billion yen ($830 million) selling shares, said a person with direct knowledge of the matter.
Bank Hapoalim may have to kiss away $18 million in Maariv group holdingsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:51PMBank Hapoalim may have to write off up to $18 million on its assets in Maariv Holdings, which publishes the daily newspaper Maariv. Maariv Holdings' share price has fallen far below the level at which Hapoalim invested a year and a half ago - but that isn't the reason for the looming writeoff.
Approach Resources Inc. Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and...Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:50PMAREX today reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. Highlights for the year ended December 31, 2009 include:
Canon Says China May Become Its Biggest Camera Market in 2015Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:45PMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Canon Inc. expects China’s camera market may become the world’s largest as early as 2015, an executive said. Canon, the world’s biggest camera maker, is doubling the number of outlets and boosting its marketing workforce in the Asian nation to tap the company’s fast-growing market, Masaya Maeda , head of the camera business, said in an interview yesterday in Tokyo.
Aurox shares surge 140% on Atlas bidTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:44PMAtlas Iron is seeking to acquire Aurox to secure additional port capacity as it beefs up production to meet Chinese demand.
Toyota's lawsuits to cost billionsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:40PMAccording to an Associated Press review 89 class-action lawsuits could costs Toyota $3.3 billion.
Britain's FTSE closes lowerTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:40PMBritain's top share index has closed a touch lower ending down 0.1 per cent.
Shell’s Arrow Bid May Spur Coal-Bed Gas Takeovers (Update1)Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:54PMRoyal Dutch Shell Plc and PetroChina Co.’s A$3.3 billion ($3 billion) bid for Arrow Energy Ltd. may spur more takeovers of Australian producers of coal-bed gas, a growing source of supply for Asian energy importers.
Is IPL success hurting Indian cricket?Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:48PMIn the bid to make IPL a global sporting brand, is Indian cricket the casualty? Aabhas Sharma and Akshay Manwani try to find some answers
‘On the Edge’ Banks Face Writedowns on FDIC Auctions (Update1)Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:45PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- A Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. plan to auction more than $1 billion in assets seized from failed banks next month, including a loan to build a W Hotel in Atlanta, may trigger writedowns that weaken lenders nationwide.
Maybank Research upgrades Maxis to Buy, TP RM6.20Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:43PMKUALA LUMPUR: Maybank Equity Research has upgraded Maxis to a Buy with a DCF-derived RM6.20 target price from RM5.80. It said on Tuesday, March 9 that as all celcos focus on expanding domestic market...
RHB Research maintains Outperform on ProtonMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:43PM] at the share price of RM4.42 with a fair value of RM5.48. It said on Tuesday, March 9 Proton Holdings will develop a comprehensive local vendor structure to support its global car programme after u...
RHB Research values Box-Pak at RM2.35Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:43PMKUALA LUMPUR: RHB Research Institute has valued Box-Pak at RM2.35 compared with its current price of RM1.60 as the stock is currently trading at FY12/10 PER of 5.4 times, which is relatively low in co...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 03:25 UPDATE 1-China Southern jumps on $1.58 bln fundraising planMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:42PMSHANGHAI/HONGKONG, March 9 (Reuters) - Shareholders cheered China Southern Airlines' $1.58 billion fundraising plan, lifting the airline's shares to a 21-month high in Hong Kong on expectations the move could speed up the airline's debt repayments, cutting its gearing by half. HSBC upgraded the stock to overweight from underweight and raised its price target by 42 percent to HK$4.20 soon after ...
Crosby and Henderson share big wins, losses tooMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:42PMSidney Crosby and Paul Henderson have something more in common than the fact they both rewrote Canadian hockey history.
New twist in Horizon takeover saga as panel investigates directorsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:41PMDirectors of the listed electricity network monopoly Horizon Energy Distribution are under investigation by the Takeovers Panel, following allegations of takeovers code breaches by a jilted suitor, Marlborough Lines.
Winning a Hard-Times, Fast Food FightMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:38PMPromotions and international sales let McDonald's wow investors while shares of Wendy's and Burger King languish amid a U.S. hunger for jobs
Council to mull over Bureau Veritas contractSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:42PMThe Paris City Council is expected to make a decision about the extension of a turn-key contract with an out-of-town contractor for building permit and plan review services at a Monday council meeting.
Joint venture adds more Glitz to PhuketSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:34PMLife will become even more sophisticated on Phuket island after July, when American and Singaporean joint venture partners officially open the IndoChine Resort and Villas at what was previously Villa Santi on Kalim Beach.
Speed sign reviewSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:34PMEctor County commissioners will consider the results of a speed study at their Monday meeting. They will consider whether to put up 30 mph speed limit signs in some residential areas in West Odessa, said Commissioner Dale Childers. While the speed...
Othello listens to council hopefulsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:02PMOTHELLO — Othello City Council questioned a panel of hopeful council appointees to determine who would be the best fit for the seat vacated by John Reneau.
This Week's 'Barron's' RoundupSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:55PMTwo pros share their favorite natural resource stocks, plus a bearish take on Infosys Technologies.
County prohibits subdividing preserved landSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:55PMThe Adams County commissioners voted 1-2 Wednesday to turn down an amendment to the Ag Land preservation program rules that would have allowed owners of preserved farms to subdivide two-acre parcels for their children.
Glencore buys back Prodeco, still mulling partnerSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:54PMLONDON, March 5 (Reuters) Swiss-based commodity trader Glencore bought back its prized Prodeco coal operations in Colombia from mining group Xstrata and is seeking a possible partner to help finance the purchase.
Zicom to sell security for Rs 225 crSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:22AMAgencies Mumbai, Mar 6: Mumbai-based Zicom Electronic Security Systems said it has agreed to sell two of its security system business units to Luxembourg-headquartered Schneider group for Rs 225 crore, boosting its share price by 14%.
MSU to appeal NCAA's suspension of prize recruitSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:14AMMississippi State University plans to appeal Friday's decision by the NCAA that will keep Jackson native Renardo Sidney off the basketball floor through the early part of next season.
London investors look to extend rallySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:09AMThe British stock market should manage more gains next week after striking its highest levels since before the spectacular collapse of US investment bank Lehman Brothers in 2008.
Retired educators group to meet Thursday at Americas Best Value InnSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:07AMThe Albert Lea Area Retired Educators Association of Minnesota will meet Thursday at Americas Best Value Inn with fellowship at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at noon. All retired school personnel, not only teachers, are invited to become members.
Roxbury working to stem latest budget deficitsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:06AMROXBURY TWP. - To erase a deficit of just more than $1 million, a municipal tax increase of 5.5 cents per $100 of assessed value would be required. The Township Council is in the process of reviewing the budget to reduce the increase.
NY State to Post Top 250 Tax Delinquents on Web SiteSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:59AMNew York tax officials are going to try to shame the top tax delinquents into paying up. The Department of Taxation and Finance has begun posting the state's top 250 business and top 250 individual tax debtors on the department's website.
NY Tax DelinquentsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:41AMNew York tax officials are going to try to shame the top tax delinquents into paying up.
Why is making home affordable program failing homeowners?Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:30AMBy ILYCE GLINK By all accounts, the program is far less successful than government officials had hoped. Out of 1 million homeowners who received a temporary loan modification from their lenders, just 116,000 — or 11 percent — have received a permanent loan modification.
A final greenway linkSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:15AMThe value of federal stimulus dollars has been hotly debated, but at least one effect of that money is visible in Medford as a bicyclist and pedestrian bridge takes shape at Barnett Road and Highland Drive.
IRW-Press: Rockwell Diamonds Inc.: Rockwell Announces Results For Q3 Fiscal 2010Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:11AMRockwell Diamonds Inc. (“Rockwell” or the “Company”) (TSX:RDI; JSE:RDI, OTCBB:RDIAF) announces financial results for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2009. Currency values are presented in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
RCN sells out to equity firm for $1.2BSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:58AMU.S. cable operator RCN has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm ABRY Partners for approximately US$1.2 billion, the companies said Friday.
Ontario eyes asset salesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:38AMThe Ontario government is looking at creating a publicly held $60 billion "super corporation" of assets such as the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and Hydro One and then selling a minority share to private investors, sources told the Star.
Free Educational Forums Add Even More Value to the IPC APEX EXPO ExperienceFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:51AMWith double-digit increases in pre-registrations, IPC APEX EXPO(TM) will have more attendees, more than 300 exhibitors, and 6 free educational forums taking place on show floor. Panels of experts on topics from test and inspection to new opportunities in photovoltaics will share their insights into successfully navigating some of industry's challenges as well as burgeoning markets. IPC Free ...
Officials want local share of severance taxFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:47AMA severance tax on natural gas extraction proposed by Gov. Ed Rendell is drawing the ire of local politicians and legislators, who say the state is trying to pad its coffers with resources that belong to rural Pennsylvania.
UW students to walk out today in protestFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:40AMThey say they’re worried about how budget cuts and rising tuition rates will affect the quality of their education.
U.S. extends refinancing for under water homeownersFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:36AMThe government is giving homeowners another year to refinance their loans under a little-used program designed to help borrowers whose homes have plummeted in value.
Testing The Ability Of Embedded Sensors To Detect Onset Of Dementia, InfirmityFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:34AMCarnegie Mellon University researchers in the Quality of Life Technology Center (QoLTC) will embed wireless sensors in the residences of about 50 older adults who live alone to see if they can detect subtle changes in everyday activities that indicate the onset of dementia or physical infirmities...