The Indian Express |
Overseas lawyers groups decry China rights crackdown
Washington Post BEIJING — Overseas bar associations and lawyers groups have issued an open letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping criticizing China's detention of lawyers and activists exactly one year after the crackdown was launched. The letter, dated Saturday … Asia's Top 5 Economies in 2030The National Interest Online China: Rebalancing, Debt, And The Stock MarketSeeking Alpha China President Xi says economy operating in line with expectations: XinhuaReuters AsiaOne –The Straits Times –The Diplomat –South China Morning Post all 14 news articles » |
Boston Herald |
Polycom says to be bought by PE firm; ends Mitel deal
Business Insider (Reuters) – Video conferencing equipment maker Polycom Inc said it agreed to be bought by a private equity firm for about $1.7 billion, scrapping a three-month old deal with Canada's Mitel Networks Corp. The PE firm, Siris Capital Group, offered $12.50 … S&P 500 flirts with record finish after strong hiring reportCBS News Polycom shares rise as it ditches Mitel deal for Siris CapitalCNBC Polycom (PLCM) Stock Spiked Today on Siris DealTheStreet.com StreetInsider.com –SiliconBeat –Washington Post –Motley Fool all 72 news articles » |
Los Angeles Times |
Why Viacom Chief Philippe Dauman is fighting his longtime boss, Sumner Redstone
Los Angeles Times One question looms large as pressure mounts on Viacom Inc. Chief Executive Philippe Dauman: Why is the embattled executive waging a high-stakes war with his longtime boss? Power, pride, principle — and indignation — all could be playing a part in … Sun Valley conference paves way for big stake media dealsNew York Post CMO Today: Viacom's Future Top of Mind at Sun Valley GatheringWall Street Journal Shari Redstone Goes Shoe Shopping in Sun ValleyVanity Fair MarketWatch –Fortune –The Denver Post –Reuters all 68 news articles » |
USA TODAY |
CBS looking to spin off CBS Radio with an IPO
USA TODAY CBS is making moves to split off its radio network, launching it as an independent public company. The company detailed plans for CBS Radio's initial public offering in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. The radio business … CBS Submits SEC Filing To Spin Off Its Radio UnitDeadline Heard it on the radio: CBS Radio files for an estimated $500 million IPONasdaq CBS Radio Officially Files IPOFMQB Financial Times –Yahoo Finance UK all 13 news articles » |
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Work crews returning to site of massive Colorado mine spill
The Mercury News DENVER (AP) — Construction crews will return this weekend to the scene of a massive mine-waste spill in southwestern Colorado to stabilize the mine opening with steel and concrete, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Friday. The EPA said the … |
Wall Street Journal |
US Job Growth Rebound Calms Fears of Economic Swoon
Wall Street Journal A powerful rebound in hiring last month eased fears about an economic downturn as the U.S. expansion enters its eighth year, putting the nation on solid footing to absorb global shocks and market turbulence. Employers added a seasonally adjusted 287 … US economy posts largest job gains in eight months in JuneReuters US unemployment rate rises despite rebound in new jobsWorld Socialist Web Site Labor Deptartment's job numbers might as well come from a lotteryNew York Post New York Times –Bloomberg –The Mercury News –CNBC all 270 news articles » |
Reuters |
S&P 500 brushes record high after blowout jobs report
Reuters NEW YORK The benchmark S&P 500 stock index brushed against its record closing high on Friday as Wall Street rallied after a much-larger-than-expected jump in jobs growth confirmed the U.S. economy has regained speed after a first-quarter lull. The S&P … S&P 500 closes near record after best jobs report of the yearCBS News Why A Rising S&P 500 Has Been The Antidote To CrisesForbes Week in Review: Jobs Report Leaves Wall Street on a HighTheStreet.com Yahoo Finance –Appeal-Democrat –Investorplace.com –Newsmax all 128 news articles » |
ChristianNewsToday.com |
Permian Gains Most in Another Week of Rig Comebacks
Natural Gas Intelligence The return of rigs to the oil patch continued for another week, and analysts following producers and drillers said “confidence” is coming back to the patch, too. According to Friday's Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) rig count, the Permian Basin led gains among … Rig Count Rises Again As Crude Inches Off Two-Month LowBarron’s (blog) Drillers put 10 oil rigs back to work this weekFuelFix (blog) Upward Bound: Rig Count Rises AgainE&P The Daily Leicester all 35 news articles » |
Wall Street Journal |
Essar Steel's Minnesota Unit Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Wall Street Journal India's Essar Steel put its Minnesota iron-ore mine and processing plant into chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Friday after the state revoked its mining leases. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Friday moved to cancel Essar Steel … Essar files bankruptcy after Dayton terminates mineral leases on RangeMinneapolis Star Tribune Essar files for bankruptcy after Dayton ends its bid to build Iron Range mine, plantMinnesota Public Radio News Essar leases terminated, bankruptcy filedMesabi Daily News Reuters –CBS Local –FOX 21 Online –WDIO-TV all 23 news articles » |
MarketWatch |
Gap's June results excite investors but analysts remain wary
MarketWatch Gap Inc.'s June results galvanized investors, with shares jumping 5.2% in Friday trading. But many analysts are holding back before declaring the positive showing a trend. Gap GPS, +4.95% reported a 2% increase in sales for the month, totaling $1.57 … Old Navy helps boost Gap key sales figure; stock soarsTulsa World Gap (GPS) Stock Surges on June Sales, Analysts Remain CautiousTheStreet.com Analysts Still Cautious On Gap Despite Upbeat June SalesBarron’s (blog) Sourcing Journal Online –Engelwood Daily –Wall Street Journal –Chaffey Breeze all 45 news articles » |