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Monthly Archive September, 2009

RBC looks toward sound global acquisitions

September 17, 2009

Royal Bank of Canada hinted that it is scouring the globe for attractive acquisition opportunities now that the industry's operating environment is finally on the […]

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TSX rises on higher commodities, retail sales, manufacturing data

September 16, 2009

The Toronto stock market racked up a solid advance today to its highest point of the year as commodity prices rose and investors took in […]

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Elan, J&J cut deal price, resolve Biogen dispute

September 15, 2009

Elan Corp Plc has resolved a disputed partnership agreement with Biogen Idec Inc, lowering the price Johnson & Johnson will pay for a minority […]

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U.S. Economy May See Its Slowest Recovery Since 1945

September 14, 2009

The U.S. recovery may be the slowest since World War II to regain all the ground lost during the recession, even if economists’ more […]

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GM restores pay to boost morale

September 13, 2009

DETROIT–General Motors Co. has rescinded white-collar pay cuts it made last spring as it desperately tried to conserve cash and avoid filing for bankruptcy […]

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FedEx outlook hike a good sign for industrials

September 12, 2009

FedEx Corp’s lifting of its profit forecast, on the strength of international shipments, could be a bullish sign for major U.S. industrial companies that […]

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Gold bulls see safe haven in economic straits

September 11, 2009

Gold broke through the $1,000-an-ounce barrier this week, and many on Wall Street believe it can keep going higher.
Traditionally, investors have viewed gold as […]

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Madoff’s victims face uphill fight against SEC

September 10, 2009

Victims of Bernard Madoff must surmount laws that shield federal workers and agencies from liability if they want to sue regulators and their staffers […]

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Kraft’s latest European foray could spur more deals

September 9, 2009

Kraft Foods Inc is once again turning to Europe to try to boost sales and improve margins, hoping to convince Cadbury to accept a […]

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GE says confident of winning China engine contract

September 8, 2009

General Electric Co is confident about winning contracts to supply engines for China’s big aircraft project, the company’s China chief said on Monday.
GE Aviation, […]

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