Monthly Archives: June 2011

US rules partially against Kodak in Apple dispute

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

FILE – In this Jan. 25, 2011 file photo, a Kodak logo is shown on a slide projector in Philadelphia. Embattled photography pioneer Eastman Kodak Co. is nearing the end of a high-stakes patent-infringement fight Thursday, June 30, 2011, with … Continue reading →

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Borders agrees to sell itself for $215 million

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

SymbolPriceChangeBKS16.58-0.02{“s” : “bks”,”k” : “a00,a50,b00,b60,c10,g00,h00,l10,p20,t10,v00″,”o” : “”,”j” : “”} Borders Group Inc. said late Thursday it agreed to sell itself to private investment firm Najafi Cos. for $215 million and is seeking court approval for the agreement. Najafi Cos., which … Continue reading →

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Shhh: Shanghai Taking On N.Y. (Investor’s Business Daily)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

China is quietly chasing deals with Brazil, Russia and other big emerging-market stock exchanges to allow cross-listings, part of its drive to turn Shanghai into a financial center rivaling New York. The Shanghai Stock Exchange and Brazil’s BMFBovespa, Latin America’s … Continue reading →

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Federal judge rejects SEC claims on Morgan Keegan (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

ATLANTA – A federal judge in Georgia rejected claims this week by federal regulators who said investment firm Morgan Keegan Co. fraudulently sold auction-rate securities to investors, leaving them to hold the bag on $2.2 billion of the debt when … Continue reading →

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Asia stocks up as Greece clears bailout hurdle (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

SHANGHAI – Asian markets advanced Friday as investors took heart from debt-strapped Greece’s approval of harsh austerity measures required for it to receive further emergency loans. Oil prices dipped below $95 per barrel after China reported manufacturing rose at the … Continue reading →

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India’s novel sterilisation drive

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

30 June 2011 Last updated at 23:32 ET By Mark Dummett BBC News, Delhi Couples are being urged to opt for Tata Nanos rather than babies Health officials in the Indian state of Rajasthan are launching a new campaign to … Continue reading →

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Greene leads Britons in Lausanne

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

By Jessica CreightonBBC Sport Welshman Greene (centre) won the 400m hurdles comfortably in 48.41 seconds Great Britain’s Dai GreeneRead More from the Article Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/sport1/hi/athletics/13984733.stm

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China’s manufacturing slows down

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 June 2011 Last updated at 23:58 ET The manufacturing sector been one of the biggest drivers of growth in the Chinese economy China’s manufacturing sector expanded at its slowest pace in 28 months following government policies to prevent the … Continue reading →

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Armstrong to attend last 2 days of Tour de France (AP)

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AUSTIN, Texas – A spokesman for Lance Armstrong says the seven-time Tour de France champion plans to attend the final two days of this year’s race. Speaking Thursday, Armstrong spokesman Mark Higgins says Armstrong will attend the time trial in … Continue reading →

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Why patients ‘must question GPs’

Written on June 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

30 June 2011 Last updated at 21:15 ET By Dr John Holden Senior Medical Adviser, MDDUS In this week’s Scrubbing Up Dr John Holden says patients should not be afraid to ask their GP to clarify instructions on medication or … Continue reading →

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