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Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO: sources

Sep 4, 2010

NEW YORK/DETROIT (Reuters) - The U.S. government is likely to take a loss on General Motors Co in the first offering of the automaker's stock, six people familiar with preparations for the landmark IPO said.

Stocks rally as jobs data spurs optimism

Sep 4, 2010

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street closed a stellar week on Friday after recent economic data, including a stronger-than-expected labor market report, bolstered optimism that the economy would not fall back into recession.

Exclusive: American Apparel in talks with restructuring firm

Sep 4, 2010

WILMINGTON, Del./SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hipster brand American Apparel Inc is in talks to bring in an outside restructuring firm as the manufacturer and retailer struggles to fix its flagging operations, sources told Reuters on Friday.

Madoff investors win $12.74 mln in Merkin case

Sep 4, 2010

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in Gabriel Capital LP, a so-called feeder fund that funneled money to imprisoned swindler Bernard Madoff, were awarded $12.74 million by a panel of three arbitrators, court records show.

How To Set SMART Objectives For Your Business Plan

Sep 4, 2010

When starting up a business you will soon learn that a business plan will be very useful. The business plan is very important and has many uses. For example, to raise capital and shares you will need a business plan to present to lenders and banks. A business plan will also help you devise a blueprint for your business in terms of what it will achieve and how it will achieve it.

Is a Virtual Personal Assistant The Right Choice for You?

Sep 4, 2010

If you, like many business owners seem to always be running short of time, missing deadlines, missing appointments or just feel that the standard 24-hour day is no longer effective that it should be extended to 48 hours then you're not alone. There are many business owners that love what they do so much oftentimes they'll forget about appointments, family gatherings, and essentially, those things that getting into business is supposed to provide you with more time to enjoy. And a virtual personal assistant can help with all of this.

BP says failed blowout preventer off Gulf well

Sep 4, 2010

HOUSTON (Reuters) - BP Plc removed a failed blowout preventer from atop its ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well on Friday afternoon, a company spokesman said.

China tells state companies to explore Potash bid

Sep 4, 2010

TORONTO/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese officials have ordered state companies to meet investment bankers to explore ways to block BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Japan Noda warns on yen, suggests joint steps difficult

Sep 4, 2010

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda said on Saturday Tokyo would take decisive steps to stem the yen's rise when needed, while suggesting that coordinated currency market intervention was a difficult option.

Convey Your Reliability With Professional Insurance Business Cards

Sep 4, 2010

This article comprises of tips on how to design and format your insurance business cards appropriately. Insurance business cards are the windows to your services. It usually makes the first impression of your company to potential clients. Hence, it is important to have an appealing, yet professional design on your insurance business cards.

Negligent Hiring of Bus Drivers

Sep 4, 2010

In a recent news report published by the Chicago Tribune, a Chicago school bus driver who was under investigation of a sexual assault charge of a student was allowed to continue operating a bus when he allegedly entrapped and endangered another female student. This repeated allegation brought to light questions about why the bus driver was allowed to continue to work in light of the nature of his first allegation. The Chicago public school system has nearly 2,000 different routes that are operated by a number of transportation providers. Because of this high volume of routes and bus drivers, they are unable to verify and update the background checks of every employee of these independent companies. The school system must, therefore, trust in the proper hiring practices of these companies.

How to Reduce Your Costs and Energy Consumption at the Office

Sep 4, 2010

Reducing the amount of money you spend at the office should be a major priority for your business. It is even better when you can help the environment as well. This article provides 10 tips to help reduce your costs at the office and help the environment. Enjoy!

G20 leaders agree economic recovery to continue

Sep 4, 2010

GWANGJU, South Korea (Reuters) - The G20 members agreed on Saturday the global economic recovery would stay and the recent investors' anxiety appeared overdone, a South Korean delegate said.

Obama says his economic policies halted "bleeding"

Sep 4, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, previewing a big push on the U.S. economy next week, on Saturday defended policies that he said "have stopped the bleeding" and put the middle class on the road to recovery.

Anglo Irish Bank to be "decommissioned": minister

Sep 4, 2010

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Nationalized Anglo Irish Bank will be "decommissioned," with a decision on its fate expected within a few weeks, a junior government minister was quoted on Saturday as saying.

Take-Two posts profit, raises outlook

Sep 3, 2010

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Video game maker Take-Two Interactive Inc on Thursday smashed Wall Street expectations for its fiscal third quarter and raised its forecast for the current fourth quarter, citing strong sales for its "Red Dead Redemption" title.

Murdoch: Global economy is still not out of turmoil

Sep 3, 2010

NEW YORK (Reuters) - News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch said the global economy is still in an uncertain state and the media industry is going through a fundamental transformation that is unpredictable

HP wins 3PAR for $2.4 billion as Dell drops out

Sep 3, 2010

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co won the bidding war to buy data storage company 3PAR Inc for $2.4 billion, as rival Dell Inc bowed out on Thursday.

What Hiring Managers Should Do With Criminal Background Checks

Sep 3, 2010

In a competitive economy, hiring practices and decisions are even more critical. When it comes to a criminal background check, what should hiring managers do with the information that comes up? It is crucial to know your rights, both as an employer and an employee.

Prepare For Tricky HR Interview Questions

Sep 3, 2010

This article talks about do's and don'ts of a tricky HR Interview question where the candidate is asked to rate the interviewer. How you answer the question may make or break the deal.

The Ideas of Laser Engraving

Sep 3, 2010

Laser engraving is the process that will use the computer-assisted, high-energy output lasers in vaporizing the small layer of the outside of the object. The laser beam will leave the engraved pattern after numerous passes of a beam. Often confused with the laser engraving will be method of laser-based cloisonne. Here is more information for you.

Preventive Maintenance System - What You Should Know About Maintenance

Sep 3, 2010

Preventive maintenance system is a set of routine activities that aim in smooth operational functioning of a plant or facility in order to delay any catastrophe and extend the performance life and quality of the facility. It is a long statement but this is what at the heart of all types of preventive mechanisms in maintenance system. While the objective to align and pilot all preventive repairing works, people usually undermine its positive effect and tend to show more confidence on the facility itself.

China approached Canadian fund on rival Potash bid

Sep 3, 2010

MELBOURNE/TORONTO (Reuters) - Chinese and other investors have approached at least one big Canadian pension manager about a bid for Canada's Potash Corp to rival BHP Billiton's $39 billion hostile offer.

Heavy in dollars, China warns of depreciation

Sep 3, 2010

BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Friday offered a rare glimpse into its foreign exchange reserves, confirming that they are overwhelmingly allocated in dollars, while a central banker said the mountain of cash could face depreciation risks.

Payrolls seen falling, private hiring tepid

Sep 3, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment likely fell for a third straight month in August as more temporary census jobs ended and cautious businesses scaled back hiring, an outcome that could pressure the Federal Reserve to prop up growth.

Samsung raises 2010 smartphone sales target: report

Sep 3, 2010

SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd , the world's No.2 handset maker, expects to sell up to 25 million smartphones this year, exceeding its earlier target, and aims to double shipments next year, media reports said on Friday.

BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill costs hit $8 billion

Sep 3, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - BP Plc said on Friday the cost of dealing with its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico had risen to $8 billion and that it was two weeks away from sealing the well for good.

Stock index futures dip ahead of payrolls

Sep 3, 2010

(Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a slightly lower open on Wall Street on Friday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.21 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.17 percent and Nasdaq100 futures flat at 0725 GMT (3:25 a.m. ET).

Canada's Goldcorp to buy Andean for $3.2 billion

Sep 3, 2010

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Canada's Goldcorp Inc agreed to buy gold miner Andean Resources Ltd for C$3.6 billion ($3.2 billion), trumping a competing offer from rival Eldorado Gold Corp .

Medical Transcription Outsourcing and Its Benefits

Sep 3, 2010

Due to Internet advantage, different services all over the world have become accessible. As a global concept, people have created global villages which allow different businesses to outsource non-core activities to meet all their limited resources. Communication processes have also improved and the development of processes have also reached maturity.

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