Shanks Group down on rejected bid
Equities markets in Europe were mixed Tuesday.
The FTSE 100 was down 0.08 percent to 5,602.3 in London, while the FTSE 250 fell 0.12 percent to 9,774.68.
Waste management company Shanks Group (LSE: SKS) was the biggest decliner of the day in London as it dropped 15.12 percent on the 250 after its board of directors rejected [...]
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00 ]
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The Merchant Capital Group Launches New Website
The Merchant Capital Group (TMCG) a leading provider of award-winning merchant processing, and working capital solutions for small businesses, today announced the official release of a newly Redesigned corporate website.
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Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:58 ]
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Consumer group sues insurer over policy changes
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 AP - Mary Fellers family of three spends nearly $25,000 a year on health insurance premiums, which is more than they pay on their homes mortgage in Californias Marin County.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:14 ]
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Lloyds Banking Group eyes profit in 2010
Banking giant, Lloyds Banking Group, has said it will return to profitability in 2010.
Last month the bank, which is 41% owned by the taxpayer, posted a full-year loss of £6.3 billion.
It was hit by bad debts following the acquisition of HBOS, which it took over at the height of the financial crisis in autumn 2008.
However, [...]
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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:33 ]
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Casual Male Retail Group reports 4Q profit
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AP - Mens clothing seller Casual Male Retail Group Inc. on Thursday reported earning a profit in the fourth quarter as it cut costs to compensate for sales being weak.
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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:33 ]
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Close Brothers Group leads gains in London
European markets were higher Tuesday, with gains coming after Standard & Poor’s issued a report saying that Greece is likely to meet immediate goals toward righting its troubled economy.
The FTSE 100 was up 0.48 percent to 5,620.43 in London, while the FTSE 250 added 0.52 percent to 9,930.04.
The biggest gain in London came on the [...]
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Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:12 ]
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Auto parts retailer Halford’s Group leads gains in London
Equities markets in Europe were higher Thursday, led by a nearly 1 percent gain for the FTSE 100 in London.
The 100 added 0.92 percent to 5,325.04 while the FTSE 250 was 0.59 percent higher to 9,385.27.
Auto parts retailer Halford’s Group (LSE: HFD) was the biggest gainer in London as it added 12.05 percent on the [...]
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Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:55 ]
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CA-CANADA Summary
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Reuters - Christine Nesbitt of Canada mounted a gutsy charge to the finish line to claim gold in the womens 1,000 meters at the Richmond Olympic Oval on Thursday, roared on by a fanatical crowd. Nesbitt, the world champion and World Cup leader, claimed the Olympic title by a scant two-hundredths of a second in one minute 16.56 seconds that met with thunderous cheers when the time was posted.
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Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:56 ]
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Greece may seek IMF help
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Reuters - Greece may seek financial aid from the International Monetary Fund next month because it is growing increasingly pessimistic about the prospect of help from the European Union, Dow Jones Newswires reported on Thursday.
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Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:56 ]
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UKs Pru to buy AIG Asia unit for $35.5 billion
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 Reuters - Britains Prudential will buy American International Groups Asian life insurance arm for $35.5 billion in the insurance sectors biggest deal ever, helping the bailed-out U.S. group repay a big chunk of its taxpayer debt.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:37 ]
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Suspicious substance at Utah IRS office: FBI
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Reuters - The Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Monday it was investigating along with local authorities a possible hazardous material threat at an Internal Revenue Service building in Farr West, Utah.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:37 ]
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CFTC, SEC eye clearinghouses governance - Gensler
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Reuters - Congress should give U.S. securities and futures regulators the authority to ensure clearinghouses are protected against conflicts of interest, the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on Monday.
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Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:14 ]
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