McVicar Industries Q2 profits decline due to one-time gain the previous year
TORONTO - Specialty chemical producer McVicar Industries Inc. says its second quarter profits declined 22 per cent due to a one-time gain of $350,507 from the sale of certain assets. The Toronto-based company, which focuses on research, production and
Sharon Energy reports $934K Q1 profit; credits sale of Magnum Hunter
The Canadian Press CALGARY - Sharon Energy Ltd. (TSXV:SHY) credits a $1-million gain on the sale of Magnum Hunter shares for allowing it to post a first-quarter profit. Sharon reported net earnings from continuing operations of $934,000 or a penny a
Sistema Shyam IPO likely by year-end
Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd (SSTL), which offers mobile services under brand MTS, said on Monday that it expects to go for an initial public offering by end of the year or
The Most Popular Dividend Play in Computers
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BP oil spill fallout hits Jupiter dividend
The fallout from BP's catastrophic Gulf of Mexico oil spill is hitting investors in one of Britain's most popular investment funds, Jupiter Income Trust. Bad run: Fund manager Tony Nutt invested heavily in BP WANT TO KNOW MORE? A CHEAP WAY TO BUY ISAS
NZOG buyback to boost share price
Photo / Supplied New Zealand Oil & Gas intends to buy back 8.5 million of its ordinary shares to boost its share price, which it says is "significantly below fair value". With over 389 million listed shares, the NZOG share price closed up 4c or 4.17 per
Capgemini Q3-2009 Revenue Down 9%, But Confirms 7% Operating Margin for 2009
Capgemini just reported its Q3-2009 financial results with revenues of EUR 1,946 million, which was 9.0% below Q3-2008 revenues of EUR 2,098 million on constant exchange rates. On a reported basis revenues were 7.3% lower. Capgemini attributed this to a
Huron Consulting Group Q3-2009 Operations Strong, Shares Zoom
Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HURN) just reported its Q3-2009 results, with revenues of $172.2 million increasing 2.1% from $168.7 million in Q3-2008 and up sequentially from $165.8 million in Q2-2009. However, more importantly, Huron took a
Campbell reports net profit rise in the Q4
Campbell Soup Co. has reported its fourth quarter financial results and it has said that it has posted a reasonable net profit rise in the reviewed quarter. The company has informed that though summer has been a profitable season for the company. June
China and Brazil Lead IPO Comeback In 2009
In consonance with a smart pickup in global equity markets from a trough in March 2009 to near January 2009 values towards the end of this year, Initial Public Offerings have also gathered a lot of steam. Ernst & Young’s year-end 2009 Global IPO update
Accenture Q1-2010 Revenue Short But EPS Beats Street. Good Outlook
Accenture Q1-2010 Revenue Short, But EPS Beats Street. Good Outlook Accenture (NYSE:ACN) just reported Q1-2010 results after market close today. The full earnings release is available on the Accenture.com investor relations site. We will only provide our
China upgrades Urumqi fair for Eurasia trade
.h1 } .h2 } .h3 } DIV.union } DIV.union TD } China will upgrade an annual trade fair held in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, to a leading trade platform in the heart of Eurasia and to boost cross-border economic cooperation in a
UPDATE 2-Uruguay OKs up to $500 mln in debt buyback
MONTEVIDEO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Uruguay has approved the purchase of up to $500 million in government bonds as part of its debt management policies, according to a government decree published on Monday. All government bonds issued under international and
South African Business Confidence Rebounds In Q3
(RTTNews) - Confidence among South African businesses climbed to its highest level in two and a half years in the third quarter, a joint survey by the Rand Merchant Bank and the Bureau of Economic Research showed Monday. The RMB/BER business confidence
Oil operations in Gulf unaffected by storm (Reuters)
Reuters - BP Plc , the largest oil producer in U.S.-regulated areas of the Gulf of Mexico, and Shell Oil Co (RDSa.L) said Monday that Tropical Storm Hermine was not affecting their offshore operations.
Fiat to name Toyota executive to head sales: report (Reuters)
Reuters - Italian car maker Fiat SpA will hire Toyota Motor Europe's (7203.T) Andrea Formica to head sales at its four-brand automotive group, Automotive News Europe said, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Cebu Airs planned IPO done soonGokongwei
Cebu Air Inc., the budget airline unit of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc., may proceed with its planned initial public offering this year after two postponements. 'It will still depend on the market. But it should be done soon,' said JG Summit chief
Telstra Committed to China After SouFun IPO Decision, CEO Says
Telstra Corp., Australias largest telephone company, remains committed to investing in China after moving to sell its shareholding in property website SouFun Holdings Ltd., Chief Executive Officer David Thodey said. Selling the equity stake doesnt mean,
Research and Markets: Indonesia Defence and Security Report Q3 2010
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f6b2cf/indonesia_defence) has announced the addition of the 'Indonesia Defence and Security Report Q3 2010' report to their offering. Indonesia Defence and Security Report provides industry
INTERVIEW - Daimler to resume dividend at twice last rate
Daimler could resume its dividend this year at nearly twice 2008's rate and may bring forward a planned bond issue. "I feel very comfortable" with analysts' estimates for an average dividend of 1.15 euros per share, Chief Financial Officer Bodo Uebber