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U.S. : All- Clint Eastwood's Chrysler ad "Halftime." - CNN
- Superintendent: All of LA school's teachers to be replaced - CNN
- Obama super PAC decision: President blesses fundraising for Priorities USA Action - Politico
- 'Chop injuries' found on bodies of sons killed by dad in suicide house fire - Fox News
- China no "rubber stamp" on Syria: paper - Reuters
- Clint Eastwood's Chrysler ad "Halftime." - CNN
- Yum profit up as China keeps growing February 6, 2012(Reuters) - KFC parent Yum Brands Inc reported fourth-quarter profit that topped Wall Street's view after accelerating sales at established restaurants in China helped ease worries that growth in that key market was slowing. […]
- Wall St edges lower after string of gains February 6, 2012NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks closed slightly lower on Monday as lingering questions about Europe's debt crisis and corporate earnings overshadowed growing optimism about economic growth after a five-week rally. […]
- Stanford used fake accounting to back bank: witness February 6, 2012HOUSTON (Reuters) - Allen Stanford used fake accounting to prop up his offshore bank in its waning days, as withdrawal requests from investors poured in, Stanford's former top deputy said on Monday. […]
- 787 glitch may pressure Boeing production outlook February 6, 2012(Reuters) - Boeing Co faces fresh questions over whether it can meet what was already viewed to be an overly ambitious production schedule for the 787 Dreamliner, after the aerospace company said it had found a problem with the jet's fuselage. […]
- IMF's Blanchard sees "very large" Greek haircut February 6, 2012WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The IMF's chief economist, Olivier Blanchard, said on Monday it looks like the 'haircut' on Greek private debt will be "very large" as negotiations between bondholders and the government drag on to cut Greece's debt burden. […]
- MF Global shortfall worsened as bankruptcy neared February 6, 2012(Reuters) - A shortfall in customer funds at MF Global Holdings' broker-dealer unit grew in the days before the company went bankrupt, as client money increasingly was used to pay for MF's daily activities, said the trustee liquidating the broker-dealer. […]
- Analysis: Brent premium to U.S. oil set for another blowout? February 6, 2012NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brent crude's premium to U.S. oil could be poised for another record run after jumping 50 percent over the past week, as an expected build in Midwest inventories again exerts pressure on the U.S. benchmark. […]
- Skepticism grows around Medco/Express Scripts deal February 6, 2012WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Objections to Express Scripts' $29 billion plan to buy rival pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions are accumulating as U.S. antitrust regulators weigh whether they have enough evidence to stop the megamerger. […]
- Greeks delay bailout talks as Merkel demands action February 6, 2012ATHENS/PARIS (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Greece on Monday to make up its mind fast on accepting the painful terms for a new EU/IMF bailout, but the country's political leaders responded by delaying their decision for yet another day. […]
- Fed should raise rates in 2013, Bullard says February 6, 2012CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should start raising interest rates next year, a top Fed official said on Monday, arguing that many years of near-zero rates will do little to return economic output to pre-recession levels and risks causing "disaster." […]
- Yum profit up as China keeps growing February 6, 2012
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- Humana's Net Jumps 86%Humana's earnings surged 86% as the health insurer continued to benefit from membership growth and light use of health benefits. […]
- Verizon, Redbox Plan Online Video ServiceTelecom company Verizon Communications and Redbox video-kiosk owner Coinstar said Monday they will launch an online service in the second half of the year featuring streaming videos and downloads. […]
- Nabors Ex-CEO Waives ClaimEugene Isenberg agreed to relinquish his right to a $100 million termination payment that was triggered when oil driller Nabors Industries replaced him as CEO while keeping him on as chairman. […]
- Blue Chips Fret Again Over GreeceStocks drifted lower, putting on hold five weeks of gains for the broader market, as investors shifted their focus to wrangling in Greece over fiscal austerity. […]
- Forex Volume Drops for First Time Since 2009Global foreign-exchange trading volume dropped for the first time since the financial crisis, according to data released Monday by four major central banks. […]
- Greece to Cut Public-Sector JobsGreece has agreed to lay off 15,000 public-sector workers by the end of 2012, as international pressure mounts on Athens to agree on austerity measures needed to secure major new debt agreements. […]
- MF Funds Missing Days Before BankruptcyThe trustee overseeing the liquidation of MF Global's brokerage said a shortfall of customer funds existed five days before the company failed, growing in size until it filed for bankruptcy protection. […]
- Lazard Swings to LossLazard swung to a loss in the fourth quarter as the investment bank struggled with a slump in advisory revenue and higher-than-expected compensation costs despite slashing year-end bonuses. […]
- Tesco Delays Launch of U.K. Current AccountsU.K. supermarket giant cites difficulty for customers to switch banks for offering's pushback to 2013. […]
- Hasbro's Net Edges LowerHasbro's earnings slipped as the toy maker booked double-digit sales declines in the girls and games categories. […]
- Humana's Net Jumps 86%
- Humana's Net Jumps 86%Humana's earnings surged 86% as the health insurer continued to benefit from membership growth and light use of health benefits. […]
- Verizon, Redbox Plan Online Video ServiceTelecom company Verizon Communications and Redbox video-kiosk owner Coinstar said Monday they will launch an online service in the second half of the year featuring streaming videos and downloads. […]
- Nabors Ex-CEO Waives ClaimEugene Isenberg agreed to relinquish his right to a $100 million termination payment that was triggered when oil driller Nabors Industries replaced him as CEO while keeping him on as chairman. […]
- Humana's Net Jumps 86%
- Humana's Net Jumps 86%Humana's earnings surged 86% as the health insurer continued to benefit from membership growth and light use of health benefits. […]
- Verizon, Redbox Plan Online Video ServiceTelecom company Verizon Communications and Redbox video-kiosk owner Coinstar said Monday they will launch an online service in the second half of the year featuring streaming videos and downloads. […]
- Nabors Ex-CEO Waives ClaimEugene Isenberg agreed to relinquish his right to a $100 million termination payment that was triggered when oil driller Nabors Industries replaced him as CEO while keeping him on as chairman. […]
- Blue Chips Fret Again Over GreeceStocks drifted lower, putting on hold five weeks of gains for the broader market, as investors shifted their focus to wrangling in Greece over fiscal austerity. […]
- Humana's Net Jumps 86%
- Meet With Industry Players To SucceedMichelle Randall went from backpacking in Southeast Asia to teaching Fortune 500 executives how to boost their businesses on an international scale.Her company, Enriching Leadership International, has a client list that includes IBM (IBM), Kaiser Permanente and Deutsche Telekom. One of her goal-achieving secrets: her business-benchmarking group. At least twi […]
- Jim Wright Puts Tractor Supply On The Fast TrackJim Wright doesn't pay lip service to the corporate culture. He lives it. The CEO of Tractor Supply (TSCO)says an integral part of his job is to nurture the deep-rooted values that pervade every corner of the farm and ranch supplies' retailer. "The culture of a company is like the sand on a beach," Wright, 62, told IBD. "Wind and wat […]
- Multiclient Strategy Pays Off At Buffalo Wild WingsChicken wings and sporting events go together like French toast and maple syrup. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar restaurants have been capitalizing on America's love of wings and sports for years. But can America's unending appetite for fried chicken wings, beer and a lively atmosphere continue? Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) has grown to 815 outlets […]
- F5 Cultivates Customers When Launching New ProductsIn 2011, F5 Networks released the 11th version of its BIG-IP family of software products. Customers have responded enthusiastically. "Our customer satisfaction ratings are higher than they've ever been," said Dan Matte, F5's (FFIV) executive vice president of marketing and business development. "And adoption rates (of BIG-IP version […]
- Be Sure To Strike The Right Balance When You DelegateAs your company grows, you'll need to calibrate how you delegate. If you're too controlling, you can alienate employees. But if you give them too much responsibility, costly mistakes can sting. Razvan Olosu has experimented with the appropriate level of delegation. He founded Novero, a tech firm based in Dusseldorf, Germany, in a 2008 management bu […]
- Workers Focusing On Personal DebtMost American workers are concerned about their personal short-term finances rather than long-term investments in 2012. A survey by finance, accounting and staffing firm Accounting Principals found that paying down personal debt, such as credit cards and other outstanding bills, is a top priority for 43% of respondents. Only 27% of workers plan to put money […]
- Businesses Snagged By Global PaymentsDespite strides in technology, cross-border payments continue to pose challenges for companies globally. A survey by Western Union found that 35% of respondents cited high fees and hidden transaction costs as their key hurdle in making cross-border cash transfers. Twenty-eight percent cited currency volatility, or the payments' timing. Only 40% said tha […]
- Slow Job Growth For Smaller FirmsU.S. small businesses created 50,000 jobs in January but paid workers less and gave fewer hours. The Intuit Small Business Employment Index says the East Coast, especially New York, showed more hiring softness than other parts of the country. The monthly report found that small-business employment grew 0.25% in January, pointing to an annual growth rate of 2 […]
- Energy, Transport Fuel ConstructionAn infrastructure investment boom in many cities around the world is opening up opportunities for global engineering and construction companies. The KPMG 2012 Global Construction Survey also found that the energy and transport sectors offered the best revenue prospects. Forty percent of engineering and construction players polled said the energy sector prese […]
- Speedy And Agile Teams Gain Against The CompetitionWhat fires up teams? Forward progress. How top players move the business ball: Hurry up your offense. It's easy to get bogged down in details. So when acquisitions increased employee head count by 25% at Deltek (PROJ), CEO Kevin Parker emphasized hustle. "Within 30 days, we had the entire organizational structure figured out," he told IBD. Ach […]
- Meet With Industry Players To Succeed


