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Private equity most likely to bite at United Biscuits Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:24PMIt will come as no surprise to those following the food industry news to learn that two of the top five most-read stories on just-food this week are about the potential sale of UK snack and biscuit maker United Biscuits.The prospect of a deal, despite the fact that it is still to be confirmed by [...]
US wants 'looser' yuan Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:53PMUS Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has praised China's move to allow the yuan to float more freely, but again put pressure on Beijing to let its currency rise quicker and farther.
BP Said Preparing to Replace Hayward With Dudley as Board Seeks Recovery Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:06PMBP Plc plans to appoint Robert Dudley to succeed Tony Hayward as chief executive officer as the board looks to recover the company’s position in the U.S., two people with knowledge of the matter said.
Emerging Capital Partners Closes Africa Fund III at $613 Million Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:05PMEmerging Capital Partners , an international private equity firm focused on investing across the African continent, announced today the final close of its ECP Africa Fund III PCC with total commitments of over $613 million. Â Africa Fund III, one of the largest funds ever raised for investment across the African continent, marks the seventh fund managed by ECP, bringing the firm's total capital ...
BP Said to Prepare Dudley as CEO as Board Looks for Recovery Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:04PMBP Plc plans to name Robert Dudley to succeed Tony Hayward as chief executive officer as the board looks to recover the company’s position in the U.S., two people with knowledge of the matter said.
Sovereign Funds Among Bidders for Port of Brisbane, Financial Review Says Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:44PMGlobal Infrastructure Partners, Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners and HRL Morrison and Infratil are leading three groups that are among the first-round bidders for Australia’s Port of Brisbane, the Australian Financial Review reported in its Street Talk column. Sovereign wealth funds from Singapore and Malaysia are also bidding for the A$2.5 billion asset, according to the report. All five ...
BP's Hayward in board talks on departure Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:23PMBP Chief Executive Tony Hayward is discussing his departure from the company with its board after a leak at one of its Gulf of Mexico wells caused the largest oil spill in US history, two people familiar with the matter said today.
Norwegian sovereign fund eyes a stake in Regent Street Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:21PMNorway's sovereign wealth fund is in the running to buy a stake in Regent Street, one of the world's most famous shopping destinations and a prized asset of the Crown Estate, The Daily Telegraph understands.
US wants more yuan loosening from China Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:11PMAFP/Washington The US yesterday praised China’s move to allow the yuan to float more freely, but again put pressure on Beijing to let its currency rise quicker and farther.
Grumbling grows even as German economy is recovering Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:09PMAFP/Berlin Germany’s economy is fast returning to health, but thanks mainly to exports, leaving Chancellor Angela Merkel open to a fresh barrage of criticism from other countries, economists say.
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers Selects Techstreet as Its Online Store Partner Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:37PMNEW YORK, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Techstreet, part of Thomson Reuters, announced today that it is working with the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to launch a new online marketplace for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) professionals at http://ashrae.org/bookstore. Techstreet created ...
US stocks rebound, European stocks down Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:37PMNEW YORK: Investors are back to being optimistic about corporate earnings. Stocks ended a choppy day with a moderate rebound Monday. The Dow Jones industrial average regained 56 of the 261 points it lost on Friday, and the other major indexes also rose.
Studies show promise in curbing AIDS in Africa Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:34PMIn one finding, the use of a microbicide is shown to reduce chances of HIV transmission in women by more than half. Another indicates that financial incentives can delay girls' sexual activity. For the first time in the bleak history of the AIDS epidemic on the African continent, researchers have identified two new approaches that could blunt the impact of HIV on women: a vaginal gel to block ...
salesforce.com inc. (CRM) Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner Marc Benioff sells 10,000 ... Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:26PMBy insider. Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner of salesforce.com inc. ( CRM ) Marc Benioff sells 10,000 shares of CRM on 07/19/2010 at an average price of $92.46 a share. Read more » »
New Orleans Hornets owners George Shinn and Gary Chouest say they are in constant communication to finalize ownership ... Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:26PMThey offer no timetable for finalized sale
11. MAS in RM2b engine deal Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:25PMPETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has picked Pratt & Whitney to supply 34 engines to power 17 of its new aircraft in a deal worth US$680mil (RM2.2bil).
Iraq: Lack of Funding Hampering Aid Efforts Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:03PMNew York, Jul 19 2010 5:10PM The United Nations humanitarian arm warned today that a lack of funding is hampering efforts to assist vulnerable Iraqis, with food distributions to hundreds of thousands of pregnant women and schoolchildren already having been suspended.
How Mobile Technology is a Game Changer for Developing Africa Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:01PMGregory Ferenstein is a freelance journalist who investigates the intersection of technology and society. He also designs communication curricula for college students. Follow him on Twitter @ferenstein or at his website . Texting isn’t just for late…
Institutional Investors Increasingly Looking at Green Private Equity and Venture Capital, According to New Survey Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:00PMGreen private equity is on the agenda of virtually all institutional investors, with more than 90 per cent wanting exposure to the sector, according to a new survey. Over 90% of institutional investors claim they want to have exposure to 'green' investments.
ReadSoft Signs Agreement Worth 350,000 USD With Global Apparel Company Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:59AMA world-leading apparel industry pioneer has selected ReadSoft's SAP-certified invoice automation solution for its North American shared service center.
R&Ds in India save $40 bn for firms in 3 yrs Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:55AMBANGALORE, INDIA: MNCs are expected to increase their R&D focus in India on increased cost saving and also the innovation and access to talent pool.
Orbitz ready to deliver highly customised private label solutions Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:49AMThe Orbitz Worldwide Distribution practice has developed a new method for delivering highly customised private label solutions to its customers. The online travel company is now able to build highly-scalable, fully-customised solutions, unlike legacy template based solutions – which take a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach, says Ronnie Gurion , president, Orbitz Worldwide Distribution.
Chinese economic growth falls off Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:47AMThe pace of growth in the world's third-largest economy slowed in the second quarter, official figures show.
Trend Micro Helps Extend Life of IT Systems with Security for Out-of-Support Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP Service ... Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:28AMDubai, United Arab Emirates - Trend Micro is helping enterprises extend the life of out-of-support systems so they can migrate off Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server and Windows XP Service Pack 2 at their own pace.
Microsoft Awards Top Performing Partners at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:22AMWASHINGTON, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) 2010 in Washington, D.C., Microsoft Corp. honored the strongest performing Microsoft Dynamics partners for demonstrating significant customer impact by developing and delivering innovative solutions that help customers drive their businesses forward. (Logo: http://photos ...
Canadian Job Machine Revs Into High Gear Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 2:14PMAfter weathering a brutal downturn that knocked hundreds of thousands of Canadians out of the work force, Central Canada’s job machine is back and revving into high gear.
At Greenwich visit, Malloy pledges commitment to clean energy Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 2:12PMGubernatorial candidate Dan Malloy got a first-hand look at the possibilities of solar power and green energy resources at a visit Tuesday to Old Greenwich-based Sound Solar Systems.
Indian IT firms seek greener pastures in low carbon market Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:41PMLeading Indian IT companies are planning to tap the $380-million low-carbon IT market, which is projected to grow at a CAGR of 40% to $4.2 billion by 2017, according to US-based Pike Research, a clean technology market research and consulting firm. In 2009, the market included a carbon management software pie worth $132 million, and consulting, implementation and outsourcing services chunk of ...
Wall St. Hiring in Anticipation of an Economic Recovery Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:35PMThe shift underscores the remarkable recovery of the biggest banks and brokerage firms since Washington rescued them in the fall of 2008.
Challenges Presented By Iran Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:21PMUnder Secretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns described the series of challenges presented to the U.S. by the government of Iran
Green Tech Lights the Way In Haiti Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 1:00PMCash-strapped, earthquake-ravaged Haiti is an ideal place to put renewable energy to the test. One American social entrepreneur is making it happen.
The World Cup Final and the Road to FIFA 2014 Brazil Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 12:11PMThis post can also been seen in FPA’s Latin America Blog. You can find some of the biggest futbol fans in Spain and Holland, and that was before either of them reached a World Cup final. Neither team has ever won the prestigious title and Spain, while being the current European champions, have never been to a [...]
The World Cup Final and the Road to FIFA 2014 Brazil Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 12:00PMYou can find some of the biggest futbol fans in Spain and Holland, and that was before either of them reached a World Cup final. Neither team has ever won the prestigious title and Spain, while being the current European champions, have never been to a World Cup final in their history. Holland reached the [...]
Wall St. Hiring in Anticipation of an Economic Recovery Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 11:52AMWhile much of the country remains fixated on the bleak employment picture, hiring is beginning to pick up in the place that led the economy into recession.
Photo-friendly Facebook trumps photo-sharing sites Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 11:46AMIn India, nearly 64 per cent Facebook users access its photo-sharing services.
UK varsity to design telecom net across India, China Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 1:03AMResearchers at the University of Southampton have been awarded a contract to design telecommunications networks across India and China.
Harper’s pro-austerity position could seal his legacy - for good or bad Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 1:03AMEconomic debate starkly divided over how to achieve recovery
Man Group bleeds assets in volatile markets Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 1:01AMBy Laurence Fletcher
Markets: FTSE 100 extends rally Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 1:01AM08:55 - The FTSE 100 (UKX) was charging ahead this morning, thanks to strong overnight trading on Wall Street and in Asia.
Asia Leadership Dialogues To Promote Collaboration Between Private & Public Sector Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 12:55AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Asia Leadership Dialogues (ALD) which took off today will be the start of efforts to form the Malaysia 100, an initiative to foster collaboration between private and public sector organisations in Malaysia.
US charges five for hatching al Qaeda plot Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 12:53AMWashington, July 8 : The US Justice Department on Wednesday announced charges against five members of an al Qaeda plot to attack targets in the United States and United Kingdom.
Al Qaeda still operates terror camps in Pak: US Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 12:53AMThe 11-page chargesheet, which was filed in a New York federal court, said that five of the accused had received training from Al Qaeda in Waziristan in 2008 and early 2009. US prosecutors have accused Al Qaeda leadership of directing the accused to attack the New York subway system last year.
Workplace stress is on the increase worldwide Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 12:50AMGlobally, workplace stress is on the increase. This has emerged from the findings of a worldwide study undertaken by the Grant Thornton consultancy.
08.07.2010 - DJ Selvita And Orion Pharma Will Collaborate on SEL103 - Alzheimer's Disease Program Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 12:49AMSUMMARY Orion Corporation and Selvita have agreed to collaborate on further research and development of Selvita's SEL103 program, for the symptomatic treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Terror camps still running in Pakistan: US Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 12:38AMTerror camps still running in Pakistan: USTerror camps still running in Pakistan: US
Glittery Marketing Boosts Hand-Washing Efforts Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 9:40AMWhere soap and water are scarce, public health officials are promoting hand washing by using glitter to demonstrate the spread of disease, and linking the practice to good motherhood. Public health - Infectious disease - Health - Hand washing - Public Health and Safety
People on the Move: Spotlight on Matt Kelly Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 9:36AMMatt Kelly, the new marketing and distribution partner at RiverPark Capital, is not your typical marketing and distribution professional for financial services.
Draftfcb Launches Institute of Decision Making Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 9:36AMCHICAGO , July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Draftfcb, one of the world's leading marketing communications agencies, announced today further steps to enhance its ability to influence consumer behavior by launching the Draftfcb Institute of Decision Making. This global team aims to apply emerging fields such as behavioral economics and neuroscience to marketing communications. In forming the Institute, the ...
Tail flaw grounds 787 test fleet Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 9:33AMThe Boeing Co. temporarily grounded its 787 test fleet because of an assembly problem with the horizontal stabilizers supplied by an Italian partner.
Pepsi Refresh Project to Award $1.3 Million in Grant Funding to Help Gulf Communities Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 9:30AMThe Pepsi Refresh Project, a more than $20 million initiative designed by Pepsi to fund good ideas, big and small, that help refresh our world, is pledging $1.3 million to fund ideas to support communities in the Gulf States. Â The Pepsi Refresh Project: Do Good for the Gulf will empower Americans to make a positive impact on communities that have been most directly affected by the recent oil ...