Adding Multimedia Bristol-Myers Squibb And Pfizer Announce Plans To…

PRINCETON, N.J. & NEW YORKBristol-Myers Squibb Company and Pfizer today announced that the companies are planning to submit an application for regulatory approval of apixaban in Europe for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after orthopedic surgery in the first half of 2010.

Henin Group, Henin Realty relocate to downtown Orlando offices

ORLANDO, Fla.The Henin Group, developers of the Riviera Bella luxury community overlooking the St. Johns River in DeBary, and Henin Realty have relocated to new offices on Annie Street in downtown Orlando. Jerome Henin, founder and president of Henin Realty, said the new offices in downtown Orlando provide more space ...

Ashton Woods Homes to Start Construction of 12 New Town Homes at Wickham Park in Windermere

ORLANDO, Fla.Ashton Woods Homes will start construction of 12 new town homes at Wickham Park, located on Overstreet Rd. north of C.R. 535 in Windermere. Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said construction will get underway within the next 30 ...

Companies urged to prepare for H1N1 swine flu outbreak

WASHINGTONFederal officials said Monday small business owners should be prepared to operate with fewer employees this fall as swine flu spreads across the country.

Biden Makes Surprise Visit To Iraq

Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday made an unannounced visit to Baghdad to discuss with Iraqi leaders the political reconciliation of tribal factions and autonomous regions following the removal of U.S. troops from the nation’s cities and villages in June.

Fed’s steps to aid banking system raise risks

The Federal Reserve’s bold steps to prevent the banking industry from collapsing last year have injected new dangers into the financial system.

CA to acquire network management firm

Islandia-based CA Inc. said Monday it will acquire privately held NetQoS, a a computer network management company, for $200 million.

Reserve to keep rates on hold

THE Reserve Bank has added weight to financial market expectations that official interest rates would not be increased next month, saying it was yet to be convinced the economy was on a sustainable growth course.

U.S. tax evaders rush to beat amnesty deadline

Rich Americans who have evaded taxes by hiding their foreign holdings have about a week to decide whether to turn themselves in to an Internal Revenue Service amnesty program or gamble that they will not be caught.

Glimcher Realty to sell $80M in common shares

Glimcher Realty Trust said Monday it has commenced an offer to sell $80 million worth of its common shares in a public sale.

Primary seeks to raise $200m

MEDICAL centres operator and diagnostics provider Primary Health Care is seeking to raise up to $200 million through issuing new shares to help reduce the company’s debt.

Under attack over spending scandals, Ont. moves to clarify expense rules

A “summer of scandal” has shaken people’s confidence and it’s time Ontario’s Liberal government was held accountable for expense abuses and untendered contracts given to consultants, the opposition parties charged Monday on the first day of the fall session.

Citi wants to cut government stakereports

Troubled banking giant Citigroup is seeking to scale back the massive stake the government acquired in the company over the past year, according to reports published Tuesday.

Report: Citigroup plans to pare U.S. stake

Citigroup Inc. is reportedly considering a plan in which the Treasury Department would sell part of its holdings in the bank, while the bank would issue new shares to the public.

Obama urges Wall Street to embrace tighter regulation

President Barack Obama’s call for Wall Street to embrace his vision to tighten regulations in the financial services industry generally is endorsed by Utahns laboring in the state’s banks, brokerage houses and other businesses.

PBOC to drain 50bn yuan from market

China’s central bank People s Bank of China said it will drain 50 billion yuan from the money market on Tuesday through 28 day bond repurchase agreements.

Drilling Down: Turning to Premium Credit Cards

Since the beginning of the downturn, issuers have created several new premium cards that come with fees and extra services.