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Finance - 2008-08-28 23:59
Russian chicken ban more bad news for US producers MILWAUKEE (AP) - The nation's chicken producers faced more bad news Thursday as Russia said that 19 U.S. .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:50
MDU Resources Pipeline Subsidiary to Expand Grasslands Pipeline - Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company, the wholly owned natural gas transmission pipeline subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDU), .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-08-28 23:50
Giambi comes off bench, saves Yanks against Boston NEW YORK (AP) - Jason Giambi saved the New York Yankees, coming off the bench to hit a .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:48
MakeMusic Publishes New SmartMusic Videos http://www.makemusic.com - MakeMusic, Inc. Karen VanDerBosch, 952-906-3690 Chief Financial Officer kvanderbosch@makemusic.com MakeMusic, Inc. (Nasdaq: MMUS) announced today the release of .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 23:47
GM execs say they hope to return to profit in 2010 JOLIET, Illinois (AP) - A lot of things have to fall into place, but if all goes according .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:46
Vulcan Materials Company Names Robert Wason Senior Vice President & General Counsel http://Vulcanmaterials.com - Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) announced today that Robert A. Wason (56) has been named Senior Vice President and .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:45
CIRM Applauds the Reprogramming of Pancreas Cells to Produce Insulin Saying It Points to the Value in Pursuing All Research Paths in Regenerative Medicine - The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the state stem cell agency, issued the following statement regarding the research .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 23:44
Brazilian president: Oil to transform Brazil BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Brazil could soon be one of the .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:40
First Wind Obtains Tax Equity Financing for its Steel Winds Power Project - First Wind John Lamontagne, 617-964-3340 Director, Communications First Wind, an independent developer of wind power in the United States, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:39
Cal/OSHA Targets Areas for Compliance with Heat Illness Prevention Rules as Temperatures Soar - With triple-digit heat consuming much of California this week, Cal/OSHA investigators are targeting Fresno, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Napa, Sonoma, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:38
Energen to Present at Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference - Energen Corporation Julie S. Ryland, (205) 326-8421 Energen Corporation (NYSE:EGN) will present at The Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-08-28 23:38
Nishikori makes name for himself at US Open NEW YORK (AP) - Kei Nishikori will have quite a story to tell when he goes home. The 18-year-old .. [read more]
World News - 2008-08-28 23:37
Iran, Nigeria to share peaceful nuclear technology ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Iran said Thursday it had agreed to share peaceful nuclear technology with Nigeria, aiming .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:37
EA's CEO to Present at the 2008 Citi Investment Research Technology Conference http://investor.ea.com - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that John Riccitiello, Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 2008 Citi .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:36
Schmitt Industries Announces Annual Meeting Date http://www.schmitt-ind.com - Schmitt Industries (NASDAQ:SMIT) announced today that its Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company will be Friday, October .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:35
Big Screen Entertainment Group Sinks Teeth into New Vampire Film - BSEG (OTC:BSEG) has acquired world rights to the new French language vampire film, SODIUM BABIES, co-directed by brothers Benoit .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:34
Ixia to Present at the Jefferies 2nd Annual Technology Conference; Presentation to be Webcast on September 10, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. ET http://www.ixiacom.com - Ixia (Nasdaq: XXIA), a leading, global provider of IP performance test systems, today announced participation in the following .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:33
The Asia Tigers Fund, Inc. Announces Earnings For The Nine Months Ended July 31, 2008 http://www.blackstone.com/india-asia/asia/fact_sheet.html - The Asia Tigers Fund, Inc. (NYSE:GRR; the "Fund"), a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks long-term capital .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:32
Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company Announces Mailing of Proxy Materials http://www.hrh.com - Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company (NYSE:HRH), one of the world's largest insurance and risk management intermediaries, announced today .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:31
LIHEAP's Early Enrollment for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Begins September 2nd http://www.nicor.com - Nicor Inc. Richard Caragol, 630-388-2686 Today Nicor Gas announced that it is encouraging senior citizens, persons with disabilities, .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 23:31
Grains, oil prices sink as traders eye the weather NEW YORK (AP) - Grains and fuel prices finished an erratic trading session lower Thursday as commodities traders .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:30
WILSON HAS SIGHTS SET ON MAUI HOME OWEN WILSON is set to join best pal WOODY HARRELSON by becoming a resident of Hawaii. The laidback movie star has .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-08-28 23:30
Thursday's UEFA Cup Results Midtjylland (Denmark) 0, Manchester City (England) 1 (1-1 aggregate; Manchester City advances 4-2 on penalties FC Moscow (Russia) 2, Legia .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:30
PARKER & WINTOUR TO HOST OBAMA FASHION SHOW Actress and style icon SARAH JESSICA PARKER and Vogue editor-in-chief ANNA WINTOUR are to host a fundraising fashion show for .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:30
Southern Foodways Alliance Events, Presidential Debate Feature U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish http://www.uscatfish.com - The Southern Foodways Alliance (SFA), a part of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at The .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 23:28
Canada's 2 big banks' earnings surprise TORONTO (AP) - Royal Bank of Canada reported higher-than-expected earnings Thursday and Toronto-Dominion Bank experienced a boost .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:28
Fitch Muni Surveillance: Brenham, Texas GOs & COs Affirmed at 'A'; Outlook Positive - In the course of routine surveillance, Fitch affirms the 'A' rating on Brenham, Texas's (the city) outstanding $8.2 million .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:27
LOHAN FURIOUS ABOUT RONSON BLOG ATTACK LATEST: LINDSAY LOHAN's father has taken aim at his daughter's girlfriend after she stated he was "desperate for attention" in .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:27
STARS SAIL AWAY ON HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY Hawaiian holidaymakers were treated to a boating bonanza off the coast of the state's Big Island last week (21Aug08) when .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:27
Splash Media Announces Agreement with 360training.com to Create "360TV" http://www.splashmedia.com - Splash Media LP, an Emmy Award winning innovator of digital video publishing, has partnered with 360training.com to create .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:27
CHEADLE HAS FUN WITH TV BEATDOWN DON CHEADLE showed the lighter side of his harrowing new thriller TRAITOR on U.S. late night show JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:24
CHAVIRA GOES BLIND FOR DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES RICARDO CHAVIRA's DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES character CARLOS is to be rendered blind for half of the upcoming new season of the .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:24
BACHELORETTE STAR ASKS BACHELOR TO OFFICIATE WEDDING The star of America's dating show THE BACHELORETTE is to turn her wedding into a reality TV affair - by .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:24
PHILLIPS TURNED DOWN SISTER'S BAIL BID LATEST: Actress MACKENZIE PHILLIPS spent a night behind bars on Wednesday (27Aug08) after initially snubbing sister BIJOU's efforts to post .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:23
Mines Management Announces 2008 Fall Conference Schedule http://www.minesmanagement.com - Mines Management, Inc. (AMEX:MGN) (TSX:MGT) announces its fall conference schedule. MINES MANAGEMENT 2008 FALL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE -0- .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:22
Puget Sound Energy Requests Recovery of Wholesale Costs of Gas Supplies http://www.pse.com - Media: PSE Martha Monfried, 1-888-831-7250 or Analysts: Puget Energy Durga Doraisamy, 425-462-3808 Puget Sound Energy (utility subsidiary of .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:21
AUSTRALIAN ACTOR PRIESTLEY DIES Australian actor MARK PRIESTLEY has died after reportedly committing suicide. He was 32. Priestley was found dead by authorities on Wednesday (27Aug08) .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:21
MILLIONS CHECK OUT LEGEND & WILL.I.AM'S OBAMA CAMPAIGN VIDEO More than 10 million people have checked out will.i.am and JOHN LEGEND's BARACK OBAMA-endorsing video YES WE CAN on website .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:21
B.B. KING UPSET HE DIDN'T SERVE IN WORLD WAR TWO B.B. KING regrets not serving his country in World War Two. The guitar great was saved from full national service because .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:21
Moody's Upgrades Oncor's Credit Rating - Oncor Media Chris Schein, 972-791-6200 or Investor Relations John Casey, 214-486-4776 Today, Moody's Investors Service announced that it upgraded .. [read more]
World News - 2008-08-28 23:20
Ex-generals convicted of killing Argentine senator BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - An Argentine court has convicted two former generals of killing a senator during .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:20
St. Paul Software Maker CodeWeavers Continue Attempt to Motivate President Bush by Offering Software for All - Haberman & Associates Alex Seitz, 612-372-6471 alex@modernstorytellers.com or Eric Davis, 612-372-6465, eric@modernstorytellers.com With the Republican National Convention (RNC) to .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:19
Nexxus Lighting, Inc. Announces Proposed Follow-on Offering of Common Stock http://www.nexxuslighting.com - Nexxus Lighting, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEXS) today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:18
C-MURDER OFFERS TO MENTOR JAILED RAPPERS Rapper C-MURDER has offered to help REMY MA cope with jail life after her partner PAPOOSE approached him for advice. The .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:18
POLICE TO PLAY FAREWELL ON COSTELLO SHOW THE POLICE have paid back ELVIS COSTELLO for supporting them on the last leg of their North American tour by .. [read more]
Entertainment - 2008-08-28 23:18
FOXY BLASTS JAY-Z FOR LACK OF SUPPORT FOXY BROWN has taken aim at her former mentor and collaborator JAY-Z for failing to support her while she was .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:18
Fitch Rates WellSpan Health's (Pennsylvania) $427MM 2008 Bonds 'AA-' - Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'AA-' underlying rating to the General Authority of Southcentral Pennsylvania's approximately $427 million revenue .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:17
Fitch Downgrades 7 Classes from Whately CDO I, Ltd. - Fitch Ratings has downgraded and removed from Rating Watch Negative seven classes of notes issued by Whately CDO I, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:16
Academy Award(R) Winning Producer June Beallor Produces and Directs Four High Profile Films for the Democratic National Convention - For the second time in a decade Academy Award(R) winning producer June Beallor has produced and directed a slew .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:15
Jasmine Holdco Submits Request to Aladdin Knowledge Systems to Call Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders - Jasmine Holdco LLC ("Jasmine") announced today that it submitted a request to Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ALDN or "the .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:14
Fitch: BCE's Ratings Remain on Watch Negative - Fitch's ratings on BCE Inc. remain on Watch Negative as follows: BCE --Issuer default rating (IDR) 'BB-'; .. [read more]
World News - 2008-08-28 23:13
Afghans say deadly US raid based on misleading tip KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Afghan officials said Thursday that a deadly U.S.-led special forces raid on a remote .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:13
King Pharmaceuticals to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference http://www.kingpharm.com - King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE:KG) today announced plans to provide a live webcast of its presentation scheduled for Wednesday, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:12
Fitch Rates Bryan, Texas' $32.8MM Electric System Revs Ser 2008 'A+'; Outlook Stable - Fitch Ratings assigns an 'A+' rating to the City of Bryan, Texas Electric System (Bryan Texas Utilities, BTU) $32.8 .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-08-28 23:11
Oscar confirms Pacquiao bout, bags retirement talk SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Oscar De La Hoya finally has an opponent for his farewell fight _ only .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:11
CORRECTING and REPLACING Intersport Media Group Selects Wazoo Sports to Broadcast the Kirk Herbstreit Football Classic - Reissuing release (dated August 27, 2008) to reflect the removal of Wazoo Sports' Sunday broadcasting schedule. The corrected .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:10
Petland in Marietta Assists in Rescue and Care Efforts of Puppies from Parkersburg Puppy Mill - The Petland store in Marietta, Ohio, has announced its efforts to assist in the rescue of nearly 1,000 dogs .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:09
Reinsurance Group of America's President & CEO to Speak at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference http://www.rgare.com - A. Greig Woodring, President and Chief Executive Officer of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA), will present at .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:08
Paul J. Diaz Honored as One of the Most Influential People in Healthcare http://www.kindredhealthcare.com - Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:KND) today announced that Paul J. Diaz, the Company's President and Chief Executive .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:07
Osiris Therapeutics to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference http://www.osiris.com - Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIR), a leading stem cell therapeutic company focused on developing and marketing products to treat .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:06
Fitch Confirms Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund's Auction Market Preferred Shares 'AAA' - Fitch confirms the 'AAA' ratings assigned to the remaining $44,075,000 of outstanding Auction Market Preferred Shares ('AMPS') series A .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:05
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Awards $500,000 in Predevelopment Grants for Arizona, California, and Nevada http://www.fhlbsf.com - The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco today announced $500,000 in 2008 Access to Housing and Economic .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:04
Stone & Youngberg Community Bank Group Issues Bank Analysis Summary Report http://www.syllc.com - Stone & Youngberg LLC Steve Hall, 415-445-2656 shall@syllc.com or Pierce Communications Group, LLC Kimberley Pierce, 510-326-0058 kimberley@piercecommgroup.com Stone .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:03
$190 Million in Proposition 1B Funding Approved for Transportation Projects - Caltrans Tamie McGowen, 916-657-5060 The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced today that $190 million in transportation funding from .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 23:02
Dell 2Q profit drops 17 percent and stock plunges SEATTLE (AP) - Computer maker Dell Inc. said Thursday its fiscal second-quarter profit fell 17 percent, hurt in .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:02
Tecton Hospitality and Desires Hotels Stand Out As Innovators in Management and Accommodations - KVD Communications Ms. Kathleen Duda, 646-723-4338 Managing Director kathleen@kvdcom.com In a busy week for Desires Hotels, the modern independent .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:01
KCS' Patrick J. Ottensmeyer to Address Morgan Keegan 2008 Equity Conference http://www.kcsi.com - Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) executive vice president and chief financial officer Patrick J. Ottensmeyer will address .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 23:00
Consumer Advisory from the California Solar Energy Industries Association (CALSEIA) http://www.calseia.org - Solar works. Solar products are available for your home or business that will produce electricity, heat water for .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:59
Speedway Motorsports to Proceed with Kentucky Speedway Acquisition http://www.gospeedway.com - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:TRK) is proceeding with the purchase of Kentucky Speedway, company officials announced today. In .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:58
Phoenix Investment Partners Selects 100 Pearl Street for Headquarters after Spin-off from Phoenix - The Phoenix Companies, Inc. Joe Fazzino, 860-403-6015 joe.fazzino@phoenixwm.com Phoenix Investment Partners, a diversified asset management firm with $33.4 billion .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:57
Preparing for Gustav - The Allstate Corporation Mike Siemienas 847-402-5600 With Gustav entering the Gulf of Mexico this weekend, residents should ensure they .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:56
Senior Communication and PR Professionals Gathering for Communitelligence RETHINKING COMMUNICATIONS Senior Management Summit in New York City, September 17-18 - Communitelligence, Inc. John Gerstner, President, 480-816-5550 www.communitelligence.com Experts on corporate communications, marketing and public relations are converging at a .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:55
Nestle USA and Jamba Announce Early Success with Ready-to-Drink Beverages - Media: Alecia Pulman, 646-277-1200 apulman@icrinc.com Nestle USA, part of Nestle, S.A., the world's largest food and beverage company, and .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 22:54
Even critics give Apple a pass on iPhone 3G woes SEATTLE (AP) - First an iPhone price cut left early buyers feeling foolish, and then came reports that .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:53
Servidyne Assists with Florida's First LEED-EB Gold Rating http://www.servidyne.com - Pietryla Enterprises/Public Relations Christine Pietryla, (312) 276-5177 E-mail: cpietryla@pietryla.com SERVIDYNE, INC. (NASDAQ: SERV), a building performance efficiency and .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:52
Fortune Brands Receives Cash Payment from Pernod Ricard and Acquires Cruzan Rum Brand - Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO): -- Companies Agree to Accelerate Termination of ABSOLUT Distribution Joint Venture in U.S. .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:51
National Patent Development Corporation Announces Completion of Five Star Products Merger - National Patent Development Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: NPDV.OB) today announced that, on August 28, 2008, its wholly owned subsidiary, .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-08-28 22:49
Venus Williams, favorites keep winning at US Open NEW YORK (AP) - Venus Williams and James Blake kept the favorites on the fast track at the .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:49
Robert Lifton, Chairman and CEO of Medis Technologies, to Be Interviewed on Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly on Friday Morning, 6:30 Pacific Time and 9:30 Eastern Time, on CRN Radio - Robert Lifton, Chairman and CEO of Medis Technologies (Nasdaq: MDTL), may be heard nationwide on 400 affiliate stations nationwide .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:48
Breeze-Eastern Announces Completion of Refinancing - Breeze-Eastern Corporation (AMEX:BZC) announced today that it has completed the refinancing of its existing credit facility with a new .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:47
Tech Data Corporation to Present at Investor Conferences http://www.techdata.com - Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD) today announced plans to participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: -0- -- Citigroup .. [read more]
World News - 2008-08-28 22:46
NZ foreign minister's party facing fraud inquiry WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - The future of New Zealand's embattled foreign minister grew more tenuous Thursday as .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:46
Campbell Names B. Craig Owens Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer http://www.campbellsoupcompany.com - Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) today announced the appointment of B. Craig Owens as Senior Vice President and Chief .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:45
MarkWest Energy Partners to Present at the 2008 Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference - MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MWE) announced today that Frank Semple, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:44
SonoSite Announces Resignation of Marketing and Sales Executive http://www.sonosite.com - SonoSite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, today said that Thomas .. [read more]
World News - 2008-08-28 22:43
Tourists, residents flee as Gustav swamps Jamaica KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - Residents, tourists and oil workers fled as Gustav swamped Jamaica on Thursday, leaving .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:43
Sara Lee Corporation Appoints Jeffrey W. Ubben to Board of Directors - Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE:SLE) announced today that its board of directors has appointed Jeffrey W. Ubben a director of .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:42
President and COO John Kispert to Leave KLA-Tencor http://www.kla-tencor.com - KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) today announced that President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) John Kispert will be leaving KLA-Tencor .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:41
KLA-Tencor Appoints Mark P. Dentinger New Chief Financial Officer http://www.kla-tencor.com - KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) today announced that Mark P. Dentinger has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) for the .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 22:40
Banks borrow more from Fed; Wall Street takes pass WASHINGTON (AP) - Banks borrowed more over the past week from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program, while .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:40
Endurance President and Chief Executive Officer of Worldwide Insurance Operations to Speak at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2008 Insurance Conference in New York - Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd., (NYSE:ENH) a Bermuda-based provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, today announced that Michael .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 22:39
US stocks jump on GDP, jobs data NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street barreled higher Thursday after a better-than-expected reading on the gross domestic .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:39
Gerald Glennon Appointed General Manager of World Renowned Halekulani http://www.halekulanicorporation.com - Halekulani Corporation, which owns and manages both Halekulani and the Waikiki Parc Hotel on Oahu, Hawaii, has promoted .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:38
Dave Moran, EVP, President & CEO of Heinz North America, to Present at the Lehman Brothers 2008 Back-to-School Consumer Conference http://www.heinz.com - H. J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) today announced that Executive Vice President, President & CEO of Heinz North America, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:37
BDMetrics Names Mollie Spilman as President - BDMetrics Jack Chalden, 703-852-3081 jchalden@bdmetrics.com BDMetrics announced that Mollie Spilman joined the company as President on July 28, 2008. .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:36
ONN.tv's Mad About Options: Special Edition- Fannie Mae (FNM), Will Equity Holders Survive? - Mad About Options, a video news program on www.onn.tv, recently took a look at the options activity in Fannie .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:35
Pep Boys Appoints Senior Vice President of Stores http://www.pepboys.com - Pep Boys, Philadelphia Investor Contact: Ray Arthur, 215-430-9720 or Media Contact: Peter Robinson, 215-430-9553 http://www.pepboys.com The Pep Boys .. [read more]
World News - 2008-08-28 22:34
51 Haitians die in Hurricane Gustav PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Haitian officials are reporting 51 deaths from Gustav, raising the overall toll from .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:34
KLA-Tencor Announces Live Webcast of Upcoming Investor Presentations - KLA-Tencor Corp. (Nasdaq:KLAC), the world leader in yield management and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and related industries, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:33
Iowa Veteran Elected Leader of The American Legion http://www.legion.org - A research metallurgist and U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era has been elected national commander of the .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-08-28 22:32
U.S. Open Show Court Schedules NEW YORK (AP) - Show court schedule Friday at the U.S. Open: Play begins on all courts .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:32
Robert J. McCann, Vice Chairman and President of Global Wealth Management, to Present at the 2008 Lehman Brothers Global Financial Services Conference on September 8 http://www.ml.com/ - Merrill Lynch (NYSE: MER) today announced Robert J. McCann, vice chairman and president of Global Wealth Management, is .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:31
Validus Holdings, Ltd. to Present at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference - Validus Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: VR) announced today that Joseph E. (Jeff) Consolino, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:30
PLATO Learning Announces Date for Release of Third Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call - PLATO Learning, Inc. (NASDAQ: TUTR), announced today it will report its third quarter financial results on Thursday, September 4, .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 22:29
Dell 2Q profit drops 17 percent SEATTLE (AP) - Computer maker Dell Inc. says its fiscal second-quarter profit fell 17 percent. Restructuring charges were partly .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:29
United eSystems Announces Acquisition of Netcom Data Southern Corp. - United eSystems, Inc. (United), based in Gulfport, Mississippi, announced it has completed a stock purchase of Netcom Data Southern .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:28
Fitch Downgrades & Removes 5 Classes of Capmark VI from Watch Negative - Fitch downgrades and removes from Rating Watch Negative five classes of notes issued by Capmark VI Ltd. and Capmark .. [read more]
World News - 2008-08-28 22:27
Dubai owner warned of danger before deadly fire DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Dubai authorities issued warnings to the owner and tenants of a house .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:27
Camstar Strengthens Market Leadership, Reporting Strong Second Quarter Results http://www.camstar.com - Camstar Systems, Inc. Chris Parsons, 704-227-6617 cparsons@camstar.com Camstar, the leading provider of Enterprise Manufacturing and Quality Execution solutions, .. [read more]
World News - 2008-08-28 22:26
Disposable diaper saves toddler's life SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) - A disposable diaper has saved the life of an 18-month-old boy, breaking his .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:26
PROS Holdings to Present at the Jefferies 2nd Annual Technology Conference - PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRO) a leading provider of pricing and revenue optimization science and software, announced today that .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 22:25
No hybrid race between Toyota, GM, exec says JOLIET, Illinois (AP) - The race between General Motors Corp. and Japanese rival Toyota Motor Corp. to produce .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:25
Citrix Executives to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences http://www.citrix.com - Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS), the global leader in application delivery infrastructure, today announced that company executives will present .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:24
HP Obtains Judgment Against Pelikan in Unfair Competition Suit http://www.hp.com - HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that Germany-based Pelikan Hardcopy Deutschland GmbH was found to be in violation of the .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:23
Affymax to Hold Conference Call and Webcast to Provide Clinical Development Update at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time http://www.affymax.com - Affymax, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFY) today announced that Affymax management will host a conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:22
Starent Networks, Corp. to Present at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference on September 9, 2008 http://www.starentnetworks.com - Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:21
BioSphere Medical to Present at the Wall Street Analyst Forum Conference - BioSphere Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSMD) ("BioSphere") - a medical device company that has pioneered the use of bioengineered microspheres to .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:20
TierOne Corporation Re-elects Two Directors at Annual Meeting - TierOne Corporation (NASDAQ: TONE) ("Company"), the holding company for TierOne Bank ("Bank"), hosted its sixth annual meeting today and .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 22:19
Canada's 2 big banks' earnings surprise TORONTO (AP) - Royal Bank of Canada has reported higher-than-expected earnings and Toronto-Dominion Bank experienced a boost .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:19
Force Protection to Restate Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for First and Second Quarters 2007 - Force Protection, Inc. Tommy Pruitt, 843-574-3866 Senior Communications Director or Investor Relations: ICR, Inc. James Palczynski, 203-682-8229 Principal and .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:18
SanDisk to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences - SanDisk Corporation (Nasdaq:SNDK) today announced that Judy Bruner, Executive Vice-President Administration and CFO, will present to the investment community .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:17
Wind River to Acquire MIZI Research http://www.windriver.com - Wind River Bryan Thomas, 510-749-2414 Global Communications bryan.thomas@windriver.com Anne Marie McCauley, 510-749-2551 Investor Relations annemarie.mccauley@windriver.com Wind River (NASDAQ:WIND), .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 22:17
US stocks jump on GDP, jobs data NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks have ended the day sharply higher after a better-than-expected reading on the gross .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 22:16
Putin: 19 US poultry producers barred from Russia MOSCOW (AP) - Vladimir Putin says 19 U.S. poultry producers will be barred from exporting their products to .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:16
Cyclacel Announces Recommendations of Data Review Committee for Seliciclib Phase 2b Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer APPRAISE Trial - Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Corey Sohmer, 908-517-7330 or WeissComm Partners Aline Schimmel, 312-284-4706 or College Hill, Life Sciences Sue Charles .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:15
Dreyfus Municipal Income, Inc. (AMEX: DMF) Declares Dividend - On Thursday, August 28, 2008, the Board of Directors of Dreyfus Municipal Income, Inc. (AMEX: DMF) declared from net .. [read more]
World News - 2008-08-28 22:14
Thai protesters flex muscle at PM's office BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Thai anti-government protesters on Friday ejected several hundred police from the grounds of .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:14
OLA Announces the Availability of Its Most Recent Semiannual Shareholder Report - Claymore announces the availability of the most recent semiannual shareholder report for the Old Mutual/Claymore Long-Short Fund (NYSE: OLA). .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:13
ExxonMobil Commences Site Work at Point Thomson to Support Drilling Program http://www.exxonmobil.com - ExxonMobil Production Company today announced that it has completed initial barging of equipment and supplies to the Point .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:12
Dreyfus Strategic Municipals, Inc. (NYSE: LEO) Declares Dividend - On Thursday, August 28, 2008, the Board of Directors of Dreyfus Strategic Municipals, Inc. (NYSE: LEO) declared from net .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:11
Alnylam to Webcast Presentation at NewsMakers in the Biotech Industry Conference http://www.alnylam.com - Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALNY), a leading RNAi therapeutics company, today announced that management will present a company .. [read more]
World News - 2008-08-28 22:10
Disposable diaper saves toddler's life SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) - A disposable diaper has saved the life of an 18-year-old boy, breaking his .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:10
Takeda and Affymax Provide Clinical Development Update for Hematide(TM) in Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia http://www.affymax.com - Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited Seizo Masuda, +81-3-3278-2037 Senior Manager Corporate Communications or Affymax, Inc. Sylvia Wheeler, 650-812-8700 Executive .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:09
VIVUS to Present at the BioCentury NewsMakers Conference http://www.vivus.com - VIVUS, Inc. (NASDAQ: VVUS), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of novel therapeutic products, today .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:08
Volt Information Sciences Announces Date of Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call - Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (NYSE: VOL) today announced that it plans to release financial results for its third quarter .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:07
ConocoPhillips to Present at Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference - ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) today announced that Jim Gallogly, executive vice president, Refining, Marketing and Transportation, will speak to investors and .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-08-28 22:06
Havret leads Johnnie Walker GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) - Ryder Cup hopefuls Darren Clarke and Colin Montgomerie had encouraging opening rounds in .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:06
Allos Therapeutics to Present at the NewsMakers in the Biotech Industry Conference http://www.allos.com/ - Allos Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTH), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative small molecule drugs for .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:05
Dreyfus Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DSM) Declares Dividend - On Thursday, August 28, 2008, the Board of Directors of Dreyfus Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DSM)declared from .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:04
F5 Networks to Present at the Citigroup 15th Annual Global Technology Conference and the Kaufman Bros. 11th Annual Investor Conference http://www.f5.com - F5 Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV), the global leader in Application Delivery Networking, today announced that company management will participate .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:03
Exelixis Announces September 4 Webcast of Presentation at BioCentury's NewsMakers in the Biotech Industry Conference http://www.exelixis.com - Exelixis, Inc. (Nasdaq:EXEL) announced today that Frank Karbe, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Exelixis, will .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:02
InnerWorkings Appoints Two New Board Members http://www.inwk.com - InnerWorkings, Inc. (NASDAQ: INWK), a leading global provider of managed print and promotional solutions to corporate clients, today .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 22:01
Boeing delivers new offer to machinists SEATTLE (AP) - Boeing Co. has delivered its «best and final» contract offer to the machinists union, one .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 22:00
REL: Financial Times, "Crunch Brings Working Capital into Sharp Focus" http://www.relconsultancy.com - The U.K.'s largest companies are now doing a worse job at managing working capital performance, as they also .. [read more]
World News - 2008-08-28 21:59
Tunisian courts convicts 19 Islamic militants TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) - A Tunisian court has convicted 19 Islamic militants on charges linked to plots to .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 21:54
Dollar rises as oil retreats, US economy grew NEW YORK (AP) - The dollar rose Thursday against most makor currencies, notching a 25-month high against the .. [read more]
Sport - 2008-08-28 21:53
European PGA-Johnnie Walker Championship Scores GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) - Leading scores Thursday from the Johnnie Walker Championship, a US$2.6 million (¤1.75 million) .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 21:50
INSERTING and REPLACING Orthofix International to Participate in Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference - Insert in second graph, first sentence of release: the phrase "on Wednesday, September 3rd," between "presentation" and "at 1:30 .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 21:49
GEICO Poster Contest Aims to Boost Safety Belt Use http://www.geico.com - Break out those markers and dust off your paint brushes, it's time to enter GEICO's annual Safety Belt .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 21:48
Hospitality Properties Trust to Present at the Morgan Keegan 2008 Equity Conference - Hospitality Properties Trust (NYSE: HPT) today announced that Mark Kleifges, Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the Morgan .. [read more]
Finance - 2008-08-28 21:45
Gold up NEW YORK (AP) - Gold for current delivery closed at $830.90 per troy ounce Thursday on the New .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 21:44
Deutsche Bank Championship Launches Environmental Initiative http://www.db.com/index_e.htm - Deutsche Bank Ted Meyer, 212-250-7253 or Brener Zwikel & Associates, Inc. Steve Brener, 818-462-5598 or Greg Ball, 818-462-5611 .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 21:43
MetLife Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer to Speak at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Conference - Steven A. Kandarian, executive vice president and chief investment officer of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), will present at the .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 21:42
Fitch Rates JEA $68MM Sr and Sub Electric System Rev Bonds Series 2008E 'AA-' - Fitch Ratings has assigned a rating of 'AA-' to the JEA 20-year fixed-rate series three 2008E $44 million senior .. [read more]
Business - 2008-08-28 21:41
A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of American Underwriters Insurance Company http://www.ambest.com - A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to A- (Excellent) from B (Fair) and the .. [read more]
World News - 2008-08-28 21:41
Katrina survivors turn to Venezuela for support CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Some survivors of Hurricane Katrina say they aren't getting enough attention from the .. [read more]