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Favoritism at Work

Manager — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:51:42 +0000

Any business entity would resolve to hiring qualified people with good background and experience. Some entities process the hiring by giving series of tests, through evaluations and ratings.

Glencore-Xstrata deal meets shareholder opposition

anabel — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:46:28 +0000

By Sarah Young and Eric Onstad LONDON | Tue Feb 7, 2012 9:31am EST LONDON (Reuters) – At least two top 10 shareholders in miner Xstrata plan to vote against a takeover by commodities trader Glencore, threatening the creation of a powerhouse spanning mining, agriculture and trading. Standard Life Investments and Schroders said on Tuesday [...]

Wall St edges lower as Greece deal advances

anabel — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:46:25 +0000

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK | Tue Feb 7, 2012 10:05am EST NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks edged lower at the open on Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of discussions on a bailout package for Greece from international lenders that would help the country avoid a chaotic default. Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos negotiated [...]

Leggett & Platt Announces Fourth Quarter and 2011 Results

Manager — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:43:26 +0000

My news for Investors CARTHAGE, Mo., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — 4Q EPS of $.06; includes a $.16 restructuring-related charge Adjusted(1) 4Q EPS was $.22, versus $.21 in prior year Full year 2011 EPS of $1.04; includes a $.16 restructuring-related charge Adjusted(1) 2011 EPS was $1.20, versus $1.15 in 2010 2012 EPS guidance of $1.20-1.40, [...]

Solera Announces Filing of Complaint for Patent Infringement Against Mitchell International, Inc.

Manager — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:43:21 +0000

My news for Investors WESTLAKE, Texas, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Solera Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLH), the leading global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry, today announced that Audatex North America, Inc., Solera’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, filed a Complaint for Patent Infringement against Mitchell International, Inc. in the United [...]