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- Phillipsburg High alum Tim Brewster engineering a reversal of fortune for Minnesota football Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:37PMIn his 2nd year as Gophers coach the team has gone from 1-11 to 7-4.
- Sports Briefs Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:19PMAvs sign Stastny to five-year extension DENVER -- Paul Stastny has signed a US$33-million, five-year contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, the club reported Monday. [...]
- A.G. Cuomo Makes Stop in Rochester Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 9:19PMNew York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sounded a little like a politician running for office at a stop in Irondequoit Tuesday night. Cuomo talked about everything from health care to housing while in town.
- Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: General Motors Corp., GameStop Corp., Web.com, Vivo Participacoes SA and Telemig ... Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 5:00AM CHICAGO----Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
- Quantum Wins Supply Chain Solution Of The Year Award 2008 Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 4:59AMQuantum Retail has been awarded the 2008 Retail Systems Supply Chain Solution of the Year Award for its work with leading EMEA fashion retailer, New Look.
- DeScenza wins six golds at Grand Prix event Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 4:10AM In brief: Former Naperville resident and Rosary graduate Mary DeScenza won six gold medals at the Minnesota Grand Prix on Sunday. The American record-holder is now in the top position on the USA Swimming Grand Prix Series leaderboard with 30 points. A $20,000 purse will be awarded to the swimmer with the most points at the conclusion of the six-stop series
- NBA | Cuban disputes federal charges Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 2:35AMFederal regulators on Monday charged Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses.
- Asian Stocks Slump as U.S. Production Drops, Commodities Fall Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 7:28PMNov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks retreated to a three- week low on concern the slowing global economy is stifling the outlook for profits. Sony Corp.
- Michigan’s Rodriguez tells some fans to get a life Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 6:21PM Rich Rodriguez loves to win and hates to lose as much as anyone. Michigan’s coach, though, tries to keep as much perspective as he can. Rodriguez has his wife and kids around him after practices, at the team hotel and on bus trips to the stadium. His office door is always wide open, allowing visitors to say hello.
- North Shore sees 22 percent drop in win numbers Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 6:18PMSeptember was the ninth straight month of decrease in total win for Nevada casinos. North Shore casinos saw a 22 percent drop from last year to this year, the highest percentage change in the region.
- In this Issue Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:36PMWashington—HDNet chairman and president Mark Cuban on Monday was accused of insider trading by the Securities and Exchange Commission in a complaint that alleges he saved more than $750,000 in 2004 by dumping an Internet search engine stock soon after obtaining confidential information from the CEO.
- The9 Limited Announces Third Quarter 2008 Unaudited Financial Results Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:35PMSHANGHAI, China , Nov. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) ("The9"), a leading online game operator and developer in China , announced today its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008 .
- SEC charges Mark Cuban with insider trading Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:32PMFederal regulators on Monday charged Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses.
- Stock market game standings - High schools Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 4:46AMFinal standings as of Thursday, Nov. 13.
- Wenger: Recession will have an effect on January transfers Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 4:03AMManager Arsene Wenger has commented that the economic recession currently engulfing the global economy will have an effect on football clubs.
- No magic bullet expected for economy at G20 meeting Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 12:43AMLeaders of the G20 nations are meeting in Washington but no one is expecting a magic bullet to put down the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
- International Forecaster November 2008 (#4) - Gold, Silver, Economy + More Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 9:14PMThe following are some snippets from the most recent issue of the International Forecaster. For the full 28 page issue, please see subscription information below.
- Injured Bears QB may be ready to go Sunday Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:28PM Kyle Orton doesn’t need encouragement to play at Green Bay. He needs his sprained right ankle to heal.
- Investment Column: VT sets a sensible course to outsourcing Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 6:14PM Our view: Hold for now
- Blue Chips Selling for Pennies Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 5:26PMNot all penny stocks are fraught with risk. Here are eight big company stocks with micro-cap prices.
- Cinram Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 3:30PM Cinram International Income Fund today reported its third quarter financial results. The Fund recorded a four per cent increase in revenue to $467.3 million from $450.5 million in 2007.
- Investments to Beat the Financial Crisis Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:42PMYour best bet for staying ahead of the game.
- Local News : Disappointment: Obama win a let-down for local Palin supporters - Frontiersman Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 5:13AMWASILLA — Supporters of Republican presidential candidate John McCain and his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, stood with blank stares at the Wasilla Multi-Use Sports Complex as McCain gave his concession speech Tuesday night.
- My vision for America: Speeches by Barack Obama Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 4:42AM In the heat of the primaries, Obama addresses the Reverend Wright controversy and America’s racial divide: National Constitution Centre, Philadelphia, Tuesday 18 March 2008
- 10 truths of getting rich through stocks Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:47AMYou will truly profit from investing only when you have a clear appreciation of its principles and realities. Once you understand these, you will be better able to keep a cool mind during the inevitable ups and downs -- and reap riches by investing with controlled risks.
- Local lender key in meltdown Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 1:48AMA Douglas County company that became a major player in the nonprime mortgage market was at the heart of a strategy that helped push Lehman Brothers into bankruptcy.
- Standardbred race horses go cheap at auction Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 10:00AMIn a bad economy, people are looking to cut costs wherever they can. Fuel efficiency is a major concern, and what can get better gas mileage than a horse?
- Next ready to grab games share Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 9:45AMUK clothing specialist ramps up product offering for Christmas and beyond with new deals
- Videogame Vexation Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 9:40AMThey might be great growth companies, but the bears may have the most fun playing videogame stocks in the near term.
- News > Home Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 9:23AMGood morning Adairville! I guess some of you are still in shell shock after the elections. There were happy and unhappy people on local, state and national levels. As for myself I rejoiced at some results and cried at others. That is the price we all pay for a democracy. We win some and lose some.
- States consider billions in cuts as deficits widen Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 6:35PM(AP) SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The nation’s economic meltdown is taking state budgets down with it _ especially in California, where Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he wants to close a $11.2 billion gap in part by raising sales taxes on everything from cars to Disneyland tickets.
- Schwarzenegger: $4.7B in tax hikes to end deficit Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 6:08PMThu, Nov 6, 2008 (4:03 p.m.)
- AnnTaylor, El Paso, FTI, Tyco Electronics: U.S. Equity Movers Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 11:07AMNov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies are having unusual price changes in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of 11 a.m. in New York.
- THE RATINGS GAME: Amazon Downgraded On Valuation Despite Recent Sell-Off Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:49AMSAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones) - A small run-up on shares of Amazon.com since the online retailer reported better-than-expected results last month was enough to spook at least one analyst, who thinks the company still has a tough road ahead in a slowing economy.
- Advertising agencies feel pinch amid global woes Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:41AMHA NOI — Media companies are struggling in these times of economic uncertainty as major advertisers tighten their purse strings.
- Yahoo CEO To Microsoft: Make Us Another Offer Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:22AMYahoo CEO Jerry Yang said he is willing to sell his company to Microsoft if the software maker returns to the bargaining table.
- Miller: A lesson about the up-and-down life of Wall Street Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 9:58AMIf you’re a young person who wants the thrill of a lifetime, you can go to rodeo school in Nevada and learn how to ride bucking broncos. Or you can stay right here and play the stock market game. This year, either way, it’s pretty much the same experience. Consider Scott Savoya, a senior who’s leading the [...]
- AbitibiBowater posts deeper Q3 loss Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 9:28AMAbitibiBowater Inc. said charges for plant closures, severance and asset impairment pushed it to a deeper loss in the third quarter.
- No guarantee of safe pair of hands Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:13PMWith corporate Britain sinking into recession, and aggressive chief executives – from Royal Bank of Scotland’s Sir Fred Goodwin to HBOS’s Andy Hornby – being dumped, there are growing signs that the macho management style of the bull market is being seen as a dangerous anachronism.
- Cisco, Hot Topic, Wells Fargo, Whole Foods: U.S. Equity Preview Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:09PMNov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies may have unusual price changes in U.S. trading tomorrow. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of 5:15 p.m. in New York.
- Dow drops despite Obamamania Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:04PMA day after the United States made history by electing Barack Obama president, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 486 points Wednesday, ending at 9,139.27. (CVX) (MCK) (CLX) (V) (MA) (WFC) (WB) (BAC) (RHI) (GOOG) (YHOO) (EBAY) (DNA) (ONXX) (GILD) (ERTS) (PMI) (URS) (SWY) (PACR) (ORCL) (SY) (HPQ)
- Activision Posts Loss on Merger Costs, Plans $1 Billion Buyback Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 4:07PMNov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Activision Blizzard Inc., the video- game maker formed in July when Vivendi SA bought a controlling stake in Activision Inc., reported a loss on merger-related costs and announced a share buyback of as much as $1 billion.
- THQ Reports Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Results, Reduces Fiscal 2009 Outlook and Announces Significant Business ... Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 3:53PMTHQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2008, reduced its financial outlook for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, and announced a significant business realignment.
- News Corporation Reports First Quarter Operating Income of $953 Million as Revenue Increases to $7.5 Billion Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 3:17PMNews Corporation (NYSE: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today reported first quarter consolidated operating
- CEOs, famous investors hit hard by market plunge Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 9:52PMNEW YORK -- Here’s something that might provide a bit of solace amid the plunging values in your retirement accounts: Warren Buffett is losing lots of money, too. So are Kirk Kerkorian, Carl Icahn and Sumner Redstone.
- The Struggles of a Game Maker Bog Down Viacom Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 9:19PMSumner M. Redstone?s forced sale of more than $200 million in stock is the latest twist in a tumultuous decade for the Viacom chairman.
- Latin laughs: Paul Rodriguez comes to Bloomington performing arts center Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 8:17AMPaul Rodriguez has been blazing comedy trails for 25-odd years now. But aye carumba!, look what being in the No. 1 kids’ movie of the season can do for you: “I’m being asked to do kindergarten show-and-tells now!” enthuses the first Mexican-American comedian to ever star in his own network sitcom and host an all-American quiz show (“The Newlywed Game,” for crying out loud!).
- Do we need a new American Dream? Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 6:23AM Watching television Monday night, I found myself switching back and forth between a rainy World Series game, Fox News and CNN. Like the rain dripping from the f ...
- Rob Oller commentary: Enjoy the break from title game Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 6:20AM{rsaquo}{rsaquo}
- Japanese Nintendo cuts full year view; yet sees record earnings - Update Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 6:16AM(RTTNews) - Saturday, Japanese game maker Nintendo Co. Ltd. (NTDOY.PK) said it expects to report record profit in its current fiscal year helped by surging demand for its blockbuster Wii home console.