Monthly Archives: June 2012

Losses for listed firms, property sector

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<!--enpproperty 2012-06-27 13:39:08.0Chen JiaLosses for listed firms, property sectorChina,listed companies ,listed companies ,losses1811063204Markets2@usa/enpproperty--> Nearly half of China's listed companies may have suffered losses or profit decreases in the first six months of this year. The property sector is likely to see the most serious deterioration amid weaker economic growth, data showed. According to statistics from Securities Times, a Chinese newspaper focusing on the capital Read more [...]

Former workhouse under threat as listing bid fails

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A HISTORIC building on Burton’s Queen’s Hospital site will not be afforded listed status — to the dismay of a councillor who has been championing its cause. Julian Mott, Horninglow ward member and leader of the opposition on East Staffordshire Borough Council, said he was ‘disappointed but not surprised’ after English Heritage decided not to classify the former Burton Union Workhouse master’s house as a listed building. The body, which advises the government on listing, said the building, Read more [...]

Plantronics Listed Among Top Finalists for the 2012 Microsoft …

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Plantronics (NYSE:PLT) announced it has been selected as a finalist for the Microsoft Communications Technology Partner of the Year Award. The Microsoft Partner Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions during the past year. “We’ve been fortunate to be a Microsoft partner award recipient for the past several years, and the continued Read more [...]

Snails poached for sale to French restaurants

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The snails would be "easy money" for poachers because they tend to stay within a habitat of just 30 square yards and their size makes them easy to spot, they said. The Roman snail has lived in chalk and limestone habitats of Surrey, the North Downs and the Chilterns since being introduced by invading Romans 2,000 years ago. Fred Naggs, a snail expert at the Natural History Museum, said: "Roman snails are the classic 'escargots' which the French delight in eating. It is the Read more [...]

SkyKick Listed Among Top Finalists for the 2012 Microsoft Office 365 …

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The Microsoft Office 365 Innovation Partner of the Year Award spotlights SkyKick as using Microsoft Office 365 technology to create, market, and sell a truly innovative solution. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) June 26, 2012 Today, SkyKick announced it has been selected as a finalist for the Microsoft Office 365 Innovation Partner of the Year Award. “SkyKick is honored to be named a Microsoft Office 365 Innovation Partner of the Year Award finalist. We developed our technology and online service Read more [...]

BBC’s Olympic rights under threat from new TV deal

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Jacques Rogge, the International Olympic Committee president, has declared "everything is possible" when it comes to selling TV rights for the Games after London, raising the prospect of the BBC losing some or all of its coverage of the event.A wide range of bids from traditional free-to-air broadcasters, pay-TV companies and telecom providers is expected by the IOC when it tears open envelopes containing the bids on Friday. It will then decide whether to go to a second round of bidding, as Read more [...]

Sebi relaxes share sale regulations

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Mumbai: India’s capital market regulator on Tuesday relaxed rules to help companies raise capital and to comply with public shareholding norms, offering them a degree of relief against sliding markets and an economic downturn that have made tapping investors difficult. Listed firms have been allowed to auction shares on the stock exchanges more frequently while investors in such offerings will no longer be required to pay the entire bidding amount upfront.Promoters of listed firms will be allowed Read more [...]

E-voting must for listed firms

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SEBI will set up a committee to guide it in processing audit reports The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on Tuesday, made electronic voting mandatory for all listed companies — in respect of those businesses to be transacted through postal ballot — which would help shareholders participate in decision-making without being physically present in the meetings. “It would be implemented in a phased manner,” SEBI said in a release after its board meeting here. To begin with, Read more [...]

Investors, homebuyers battle it out in the Treasure Valley

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Will Kemper, an investor in property and a real estate agent, lost bids on two houses he was trying to add to his rental portfolio this year. He also lost two bids for another investor.Each house had more than 15 offers, and each went for more money than Kemper expected.“It’s the classic problem of a market that’s recovering,” he said. “Myself and a bunch of other people are still hoping that the price is lower than it is.”Homebuyer Bill Leaton Read more [...]

July 4th Events: Fireworks And More

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<!--See more photos in the gallery--> (WHNT) – Looking for a local fireworks display?  We’ve listed some of the big ones here. Some of these include community events prior to July 4th, too.  If you have an event to list, please add it to our Community Calendar.  Check the fireworks listing on our calendar to see more fireworks displays and patriotic celebrations in the Tennessee Valley. Athens Fort Payne Tuesday, July 3: Fireworks at dusk. Huntsville: Huntsville Read more [...]