Transgene Sells Option on Cancer Vaccine to Novartis (Update1)Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:06AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Transgene SA , the French biotechnology company whose biggest shareholder is the Merieux family, sold an option on the rights to the experimental TG4010 vaccine for treating cancer to Novartis AG for as much as $960 million.
IRON AND STEELWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:53AMA deal on benchmark iron ore prices is expected to be reached in April, the president of China's Anshan Iron & Steel Group said on Wednesday, but urged the big ore suppliers to be more reasonable in their demands.
anyoption™ Launches the First Ever Binary Options Trading Platform in the German MarketWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:15AMThe first ever German binary options trading platform has been launched by anyoption™, the world’s largest and leading site of its kind. Not only is the binary options trading platform fully functioning in the German language but the entire launch and marketing campaign will be carried out in Germany, ensuring complete localization. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010) Read the full story at http ...
anyoption(TM) Launches the First Ever Binary Options Trading Platform in the German MarketWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:00AManyoption⢠has hired the talented and largest dialogue company in Germany, Global Group, to launch its euro 3m campaign. Together with the creative concepts of REMA Solutions, the launch is likely to cause a great stir amongst German investors.
Bid to close 24-hour bottle-oWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:52AMTHE Victorian Government may legislate to stop a central Melbourne pub operating its bottle shop 24 hours a day after the outlet won a legal bid to trade through the night.
Senators slam 'obstructionist' claimsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:09AMNON-government senators have returned fire at the Government after five cabinet ministers called a joint press conference to label the upper house "obstructionis"'.
anyoption™ Launches the First Ever Binary Options Trading Platform in the German MarketWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:01AMThe first ever German binary options trading platform has been launched by anyoption™, the world’s largest and leading site of its kind. Not only is the binary options trading platform fully functioning in the German language but the entire launch and marketing campaign will be carried out in Germany, ensuring complete localization.
China's Ansteel sees iron ore benchmark deal in AprilWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:26AM* China's biggest steel producer expects deal in April * Miners upsetting balance between steel and iron ore markets * Merger with Benxi Iron and Steel to be complete by yr-end By David Stanway BEIJING, March 10 - A deal on benchmark iron ore prices is expected to be reached in April, the president of China's Anshan Iron & Steel Group said on Wednesday, but urged the big ore suppliers to be more ...
Dawn of Discovery: Venice Review [PC]Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:10PMThis modest add-on to a great game is aimed at players who fancy some multiplayer competition.
Kiwi Capital Considering Preference Share IssueTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:06PMA related company of Kiwibank, to be called Kiwi Capital Securities Limited, is considering making an offer of up to NZ$100 million perpetual callable non-cumulative preference shares, to be known as Kiwi Income Securities, to the public (with the option to accept oversubscriptions of up to $50 million) and is seeking preliminary indications of interest.
FDA Panel Backs InterMune Drug for Rare Lung DiseaseTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:35PMSILVER SPRING, Md. - An FDA advisory panel Tuesday backed approval of InterMune Inc.'s pirfenidone as a treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive, irreversible, ultimately fatal disease that affects about 5 million people worldwide, including 100,000 Americans.
SKY to shut down UHF networkTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:18PMThe early switchover to digital will now give all 785,000 pay TV customers the choice of more than 110 channels, movies and sport in HDTV plus On Demand movies and events through MY SKY HDi and interactive services including electronic programming guide, ...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-10 00:09 UPDATE 1-Baltic Trading IPO prices at low end-underwriterTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:11PMNEW YORK, March 9 (Reuters) - Money-losing dry bulk shipper Baltic Trading Ltd priced shares in its initial public offering at the bottom of the expected price range, an underwriter said on Tuesday. New York City-based Baltic Trading sold 16.3 million shares at $14 each, raising about $228.2 million. It had planned to sell 16.3 million shares for between $14 and $16 each. Baltic Trading, which ...
Bailed-out U.S. financial stocks surgeTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:09PMNEW YORK (Reuters) - The shares of companies bailed out by the U.S. government during the financial crisis surged on Tuesday, fueled by speculation about money-making asset sales, cheap valuations and a recovery.
Comerica to offer $800 million worth of stockMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:14PMBank operator Comerica Inc. said Monday it began the sale of about $800 million stock to the public and plans to use proceeds to redeem preferred shares it issued to the federal government to bolster its capital levels.
Greek PM, in Washington visit, looks to boost efforts to reform economy, but not for aidMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:08PMWASHINGTON - Greece's prime minister is hoping his trip to Washington will boost efforts to get his country out of a financial crisis. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday that Greece is not asking for any specific help from Washington.
Greece urging US to better regulate hedge fundsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:45PMGreece is urging the United States to step up regulation of hedge funds that Athens blames for making Greece's economic crisis worse.
L1 Capital Corp. and Breaking Point Developments Inc. Announce a Merger and Proposed Qualifying TransactionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:54PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 8, 2010) - L1 Capital Corp. , ("L1") listed on the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. as a capital pool company (the "TSXV" or the "Exchange") under the trading symbol "LOA.P" and Breaking Point Developments Inc. ("BPD") (TSX VENTURE:BPD.P) listed on the TSXV as a capital pool company under the trading symbol "BPD.P" are pleased to announce that they have entered ...
L1 Capital Corp. and Breaking Point Developments Inc. Announce a Merger and Proposed Qualifying TransactionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:52PMCALGARY, ALBERTA-- - L1 Capital Corp., listed on the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. as a capital pool company under the trading symbol "LOA.P" and Breaking Point Developments Inc. listed on the TSXV as a capital pool company under the trading symbol "BPD.P" are pleased to announce that they have entered into a Letter of Intent in respect of a proposed merger in connection with BPD's purchase of the ...
China faces new pressure to let currency riseMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:39PMChina faces mounting pressure from trading partners to loosen currency controls and is giving signs it might raise the value of the yuan to ease strains on its fast-growing economy.
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Bond Spreads Fall to Record: Credit MarketsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:29PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Yields on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage securities that guide U.S. home-loan rates are trading at the lowest relative to Treasuries on record, even as the scheduled end of Federal Reserve purchases approaches.
Comerica to offer $800 million worth of stockMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:25PMBank operator Comerica Inc. said Monday it began the sale of about $800 million stock to the public and plans to use proceeds to redeem preferred shares it issued to the federal government to bolster its capital levels. The company said it granted... Comerica - Stock - Preferred stock - Federal government of the United States - United States
China faces new currency pressureMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:17PMChina faces mounting pressure from trading partners to loosen currency controls.
Joseph A. Palermo: From "Fired Up and Ready to Go" to "Tired Out and Staying Home"Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:00PMDuring the Reagan-Bush-Clinton-Bush years the center of American politics was pushed about a hundred degrees to the Right. Obama gets elected and tries to move it about a half degree leftward and all we hear are screams of "socialism!"
Pick of The WeekSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:31PMEven as finance minister Pranab Mukherjee has budgeted Rs 3,108 crore towards petroleum subsidy for the 2010-11 fiscal...
Range trading with an upwards biasSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:36PMHigh cash market volumes were not matched by similar volumes in the derivatives market. Open interest rose significantly and option premiums eased.
New currency pressure on ChinaSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:14PMBEIJING: China faces mounting pressure from trading partners to loosen currency controls and is giving signs it might raise the value of the yuan to ease strains on its fast-growing economy.
New currency pressure on ChinaSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:23AMBEIJING: China faces mounting pressure from trading partners to loosen currency controls and is giving signs it might raise the value of the yuan to ease strains on its fast-growing economy. A stronger yuan could help China's leaders achieve their goal of making the economy more self-sustaining by boosting consumer buying power and reducing dependence on exports and investment. It could narrow ...
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U.S. Enriches Companies Defying Its Policy on IranSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:55AMJO BECKER and RON NIXON A Times analysis shows that the U.S. has rewarded companies with more than $107 billion in contracts and loans while they were doing business with Iran.
Decision on Michael Vick could create frustrating week for Philadelphia EaglesSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:25AMPHILADELPHIA - The most curious aspect of the Eagles' decision to release Brian Westbrook last week was not the decision itself - that was self-explanatory and expected - but the timing of the announcement.
Bear market: Julius Peppers leads Chicago's free-agent haulSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:08AMJulius Peppers got his change of scenery even if he won't be switching positions. The crown jewel of the NFL's unrestricted free agent market, the veteran defensive end signed a six-year contract with the Chicago Bears on Friday. Chicago also added running back Chester Taylor and tight end Brandon Manumaleuna.
Foreign hands in the moneySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:22AMForeign investors are cashing in on Vietnamese equities on the back of the country’s forecasted positive economic growth.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team ReportSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:20AMThe one thing about getting to the playoffs is playoff teams await. That doesn't bode well for the Thunder, who are in position to reach the postseason but have struggled against that caliber of competition.
NFL Free Agency Capsules: Bears sign Peppers; Rolle becomes richest safetySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:16AMEDITOR'S NOTE: For more NFL news , including trades and reaction, go to the NFL Capsules. NEW YORK — Julius Peppers found a new home and a big payday as the NFL's free agency period opened with a few teams doling out some serious dough.
School uniform policy unravellingSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:35AM(Mar 6, 2010) - Hamilton's Catholic elementary schools get 5 per cent of the average $640,000 parents spend each year with local uniform suppliers.
OceanaGold progresses raisingSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:05AMOceanaGold has executed a step in a $A93m capital raising to fund a change in the way it sells gold.
Getting Acquainted With Options TradingSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:04AMMany traders think of a position in stock options as a stock substitute that has a higher leverage and less required capital. After all, options can be used to bet on the direction of a stock's price, just like the stock itself.
T-Mac makes case for Bosh escapeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:37AMTORONTO -- Tracy McGrady has become the Knicks' one-man lobbying machine on 2010 free agency. After Raptors president Bryan Colangelo said yesterday he feels staying put is Chris Bosh's most "viable option," McGrady, the former Toronto resident, touted reasons why Bosh would want to escape Canada. Bosh, the impending...
Related InformationSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:30AMOn March 4, 2010, the federal government tabled its Budget. This bulletin summarizes the principal income tax measures affecting businesses contained in the Budget.
After Luisita massacre, more killings linked to protestThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:44PMAfter the massacre of 2004, eight more people who were either leaders or supporters of the Luisita strike were murdered in Tarlac. A GMANews.TV investigation reveals that a survivor of one shooting testified in 2005 that Sen. Noynoy Aquino had appealed to him about a "superhighway", which turned out to be the now controversial SCTex.
Marin Katusa: Winning the Game with Zero-Risk CapitalThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:43PM"In this game," according to Marin Katusa, senior editor of Casey's Energy Report, "you only get profits when you sell." The zero-capital investing philosophy he advocates wins the hearts and lines the pockets of investors.
Trichet Halts Greece’s Courting of IMF, Stirs European TensionsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:51PMAs protesters besieged the Greek Finance Ministry to denounce 4.8 billion euros ($6.5 billion) of tax increases and spending cuts, the Athens government said the absence of European support might force it into the hands of the IMF.
Trading and the dividend reporting seasonThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:39PMOne of the attractions of the company reporting season is how it can level the playing field for private traders.