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Swaps Come Under Fire – Wall Street Journal
The Guardian
Swaps Come Under FireWall Street JournalInternational momentum is building for stricter oversight of derivatives trading, as a top US regulator recommended new limits on credit-default swaps and European leaders pushed for a ban on …Greek CDS overtures fall on deaf ears in WashingtonReuters
EU urges US to join in action against speculatorsThe Associated PressEurope targets [...]
Massa Denies Charge of Groping Male Workers, But Admits to ‘Tickle Fights’
Allegations former U.S. Rep. Eric Massa groped male staffers have been the focus of a House Ethics Committee investigation, The Washington Post reported.
Massa, a freshmen Democrat from upstate New York who resigned this week amid the allegations, denied the claim Tuesday on Fox News’s Glenn Beck, but did admit to having “tickle fights.”
“I did [...]
Muhammad Ali, the Greatest, Floats into San Diego Padres Clubhouse
Muhammad Ali wowed the San Diego Padres clubhouse today after he made a visit to the team to promote his Athletes for Hope charity effort.
Ali, widely regarded as the greatest boxer of all-time, who revolutionized the sport in the 1960s, suffers from Parkinson’s Disease, but still makes appearances around the country….
Protalix chairman resigns for health reasons
Protalix Biotherapeutics Inc., a pharmaceutical company, said Tuesday its chairman of the board is resigning to recover from an illness.
Don’t Recycle Your Investments to Save Taxes
Recycling may be a great idea when it comes to environment. However, in the world of finance, it is often met with disapproval.
Recycling money to save taxes is a common method employed by many investors every year….
Runaway Prius Tale Prompts New Probe – Wall Street Journal
Times Online
Runaway Prius Tale Prompts New ProbeWall Street JournalToyota Motor Corp. and federal investigators probed the latest report of sudden acceleration Tuesday, a dramatic incident on a California highway that ricocheted around the Internet. A California man called 911 for …Major Toyota events leading up to runaway PriusThe Associated Press
Toyota accuses GM of offering 'predatory' [...]
Major Toyota events leading up to runaway Prius
- March 8 – Driver James Sikes speeds along a San Diego County freeway in a 2008 Toyota Prius for 20 minutes, reaching 94 miles per hour, before a Highway Patrol officer helps slow down the car. Toyota, the California Highway Patrol and federal safety officials say they will investigate.
Toyota, US officials investigate runaway Prius – Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk
Toyota, US officials investigate runaway PriusReutersLOS ANGELES/DETROIT, March 9 (Reuters) – US safety regulators and Toyota dispatched teams on Tuesday to inspect a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway a day earlier, as the automaker struggled to …Toyota Working on Prius Recall FixWall Street Journal
Feds to probe cause of runaway Prius [...]
US weighs aiding airlines with air traffic upgrades – Reuters
US weighs aiding airlines with air traffic upgradesReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration is weighing help for US airlines to meet the costs of modernizing the air traffic control system, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said on Tuesday. Airlines are pressuring the government not to saddle …Aviation forecast calls for slow growthChicago Tribune
US Air Passenger Growth [...]
Ministro do STF autoriza Petrobras a fazer licitação simplificada
TCU havia proibido Petrobras de adotar regime diferenciado.
Estatal obteve, após decreto, maior liberdade para contratar.
Pentagon may speed US air tanker award – Reuters
Los Angeles Times
Pentagon may speed US air tanker awardReutersWASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) – The Pentagon may speed up awarding a multibillion-dollar aerial tanker contract after Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC.N) and Europe's EADS (EAD.PA) pulled out of the contest, leaving Boeing Co (BA. …Boeing's sole-bidder status could be costlyMarketWatch
Tanker 'Soap Opera' May Not End With Northrop [...]
EBay Scandal: Mass. Official Indicted For Selling City Property to Buy Engagement Ring
NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. — Fired town purchasing director Joseph Lydick has been indicted on three counts of embezzlement from the town.
His case now moves from Lawrence District Court to Salem Superior Court, where he is expected to be arraigned in the next several weeks, according to Steve O’Connell, spokesman for District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett….
For Nicole Richie, Marriage Remains Elusive
Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, like a lot of contemporary couples, are taking it slow.
Nicole Richie told Ellen DeGeneres on her show “Ellen” today that the celebrity couple is in no hurry” to formalize their marriage….
Greek CDS overtures fall on deaf ears in Washington – Reuters
The Guardian
Greek CDS overtures fall on deaf ears in WashingtonReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Greek leaders' overtures for far tougher curbs on credit default swaps fell largely on deaf ears in Washington, but they'll go back to Athens with some sage advice from local policy wonks: look in the mirror and don't blame …Bank Capital Relief From [...]
Papandreou Says Obama ‘Supportive’ of Fiscal Measures – BusinessWeek
Reuters
Papandreou Says Obama 'Supportive' of Fiscal MeasuresBusinessWeek(Adds quotes from Papandreou, Gibbs beginning in third paragraph. See EXT3 for more on the Greek crisis.} By Kate Andersen Brower March 9 (Bloomberg) — Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said US President Barack Obama expressed support for the …Greece welcomes Obama support on speculatorsBBC News
Greek PM urges US [...]
David Letterman Alleged Extortionist Pleads Guilty
David Letterman’s alleged extortionist pleaded guilty after being accused of attempting to blackmail the talk show host.
Robert Halderman agreed to a deal in a Manhattan Court that means he will spend six months in jail, perform 1,000 hours of community service and be on probation for four years….
Grupo educacional Kroton adia novamente negociação com Iuni
Definição de compra do Iuni deve ocorrer na sexta-feira (12).
Companhias negociam desde 22 de janeiro.
Europe Sounds Warning Bell Over U.S. Tanker Deal Involving Boeing
Brussels (dpa) – The European Union’s executive sounded a warning over US military procurement policies on Tuesday after a part-European consortium pulled out of the running to supply the US with a new refuelling aircraft, amidst claims of American prejudice….
LifeLock to pay $12 mln to settle charges over ads – Reuters
LoanSafe
LifeLock to pay $12 mln to settle charges over adsReutersNEW YORK, March 9 (Reuters) – LifeLock Inc, which promises to protect consumers from identity theft, agreed to pay $12 million to settle claims by the Federal Trade Commission and 35 US states that it overstated the value of its …LifeLock settles with FTC for $12 [...]
Petrobras nega desabastecimento na Argentina
Diretor da Repsol YPF disse que produção de refinarias caiu.
País vizinho tem escassez de gasolina e diesel há duas semanas.
Texas Instruments CEO pay up 2 percent to $9.8M
Chip maker Texas Instruments Inc.'s CEO's compensation edged up in 2009, according to calculations by the Associated Press, a recession year that proved difficult for the chipmaker.
Business Highlights
Feds to probe cause of runaway Prius in California
LifeLock to pay $12 mln to settle charges over ads – Reuters
KMOX.com
LifeLock to pay $12 mln to settle charges over adsReutersNEW YORK, March 9 (Reuters) – LifeLock Inc, which promises to protect consumers from identity theft, agreed to pay $12 million to settle claims by the Federal Trade Commission and 35 US states that it overstated the value of its service. …LifeLock settles with FTC for [...]
STJ suspende leilão de fazenda de R$ 615 milhões para quitar dívidas da Vasp
Venda judicial havia sido marcada pelo TRT de SP para quarta (10).
Há 5 mil ações trabalhistas contra a VASP que somam R$ 1 bilhão.
Merck and Sanofi-Aventis Combine Animal Health Units
The combined business would jointly control about 29 percent of the $19 billion-a-year global market for medicines for pets and livestock.
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Cisco Unveils Faster Internet Router to Lure Carriers – BusinessWeek
Reuters
Cisco Unveils Faster Internet Router to Lure CarriersBusinessWeekMarch 9 (Bloomberg) — Cisco Systems Inc., seeking to boost sales to phone carriers, introduced an Internet router that will let Web users download movies, songs and data faster to computers and mobile devices. …Cisco Unveils Faster Internet Router >CSCOWall Street Journal
Summary Box: New Cisco heavy-duty Internet routerThe [...]
US weighs aiding airlines with air traffic upgrades – Reuters
US weighs aiding airlines with air traffic upgradesReutersWASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) – The Obama administration is weighing help for US airlines to meet the costs of modernizing the air traffic control system, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said on Tuesday. Airlines are pressuring the …US Air Passenger Growth Slows in Sluggish EconomyBusinessWeek
Aviation forecast calls for slow [...]
Solar company lands stimulus funds
Roseville’s Solar Power Inc. said Monday it has received $24.7 million in federal stimulus money and is considering opening a solar-panel plant somewhere in Sacramento County.
The stimulus grant was made by Sacramento County officials, who are trying to create manufacturing jobs to jump-start the economy….
At Law Firms, What Hard Times?
It is one of life’s enduring mysteries: Why are lawyers so well compensated, especially now, when the legal profession is in its worst downturn since the Great Depression?
One persuasive explanation is that law firms, so often behind the curve when it comes to standard business practices, have been very savvy in finding new markets….
Tech Stocks Lift Markets
Equity markets rose modestly in New York Tuesday with the strongest gains coming from tech stocks helped by Cisco Systems Inc.’s mega-router announcement.
Cisco said its new mega-router is 12 times faster than its nearest competitor, which could provide a boost for a variety of companies from telecommunication to entertainment….
Papandreou Says Obama ‘Supportive’ of Fiscal Measures – Bloomberg
Reuters
Papandreou Says Obama 'Supportive' of Fiscal MeasuresBloombergMarch 9 (Bloomberg) — Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said US President Barack Obama expressed support for the measures being taken to deal with the financial crisis in Greece. Papandreou said after meeting with Obama at …Geithner Met With Greece's Papandreou and PapaconstantinouBusinessWeek
Greek PM: Obama receptive to reining in [...]
Bolsas dos EUA sobem puxadas por bancos e ações de telecomunicações
Principal índice em Nova York subiu 0,11%, a 10.564 pontos.
Nesta terça, faz um ano que ações chegaram a menor valor em 12 anos.
American Eagle To Close Martin + Osa Concept; Shares Jump – Wall Street Journal
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
American Eagle To Close Martin + Osa Concept; Shares JumpWall Street JournalAmerican Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO) announced it would shutter its 28-store Martin + Osa concept, as the apparel retailer's management determined the brand wasn't achieving performance levels that warrant further investment. Instead, the company said …American Eagle Outfitters closing Martin+OsaReuters
American Eagle to [...]
Brasil é parceiro comercial importante, diz secretário dos EUA
Gary Locke divulga nota, mas não comenta retaliação brasileira.
Segundo ele, comércio entre os dois países ‘deveria ser muito maior’.
House eyes last-minute tax break for Chile donations
Taxpayers may still be able to deduct last-minute donations to Chile earthquake relief from their 2009 taxes, if a bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Tuesday is signed into law.
US Stocks Edge Higher, Led By Telecom Sector – Wall Street Journal
Reuters
US Stocks Edge Higher, Led By Telecom SectorWall Street JournalNEW YORK (Dow Jones)–US stocks rose slightly Tuesday, led by such telecommunications companies as AT&T and Verizon Communications following the unveiling of a faster router from Cisco Systems. …U.S. stocks offer muted cheer on bear anniversaryMarketWatch
US Stocks Advance on Anniversary of 2009 Bear-Market LowBusinessWeekUS stocks eke [...]
LifeLock settles with FTC for $12 million – CNNMoney.com
KMOX.com
LifeLock settles with FTC for $12 millionCNNMoney.comNEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Federal regulators said Tuesday that LifeLock has agreed to pay $12 million to settle charges the company made deceptive claims about its ability to protect customers …Arizona fraud alert firm to pay $12M in ad suitThe Associated Press
LifeLock Named "Best Overall" by Identity Theft LabsMarketWatch [...]
Petróleo cai em Nova York com alta do dólar
Barril de referência perdeu 0,46%, para US$ 81,49.
Analistas preveem alta de estoques nos EUA.
Square Feet: New Airport, Northwest Florida Beaches International, to Open
Backers said Northwest Florida Beaches International would bring new businesses and residents to the Florida Panhandle; critics said it would also bring environmental problems.
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Toyota Working on Prius Recall Fix – Wall Street Journal
Telegraph.co.uk
Toyota Working on Prius Recall FixWall Street JournalToyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday that the Prius involved in a highly publicized acceleration incident on a California freeway along with hundreds of thousands of others will be recalled to prevent floor mats from …Runaway Prius driver: 'I was laying on the brakes but it wasn't slowing down'Los [...]
Toyota Working on Prius Recall Fix – Wall Street Journal
The Guardian
Toyota Working on Prius Recall FixWall Street JournalToyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday that the Prius involved in a highly publicized acceleration incident on a California freeway along with hundreds of thousands of others will be recalled to prevent floor mats from …Runaway Prius driver: 'I was laying on the brakes but it wasn't slowing [...]
Toyota Working on Prius Recall Fix – Wall Street Journal
The Guardian
Toyota Working on Prius Recall FixWall Street JournalToyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday that the Prius involved in a highly publicized acceleration incident on a California freeway along with hundreds of thousands of others will be recalled to prevent floor mats from …Toyota accuses GM of offering 'predatory' incentivesDetroit Free Press
Runaway Prius driver: 'I was [...]
Toyota Working on Prius Recall Fix – Wall Street Journal
CBC.ca
Toyota Working on Prius Recall FixWall Street JournalToyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday that the Prius involved in a highly publicized acceleration incident on a California freeway along with hundreds of thousands of others will be recalled to prevent floor mats from …Runaway Prius driver: 'I was laying on the brakes but it wasn't slowing down'Los [...]
Toyota Working on Prius Recall Fix – Wall Street Journal
The Guardian
Toyota Working on Prius Recall FixWall Street JournalToyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday that the Prius involved in a highly publicized acceleration incident on a California freeway along with hundreds of thousands of others will be recalled to prevent floor mats from …Toyota accuses GM of offering 'predatory' incentivesDetroit Free Press
Runaway Prius driver: 'I was [...]
First Solar wins PG&E supply contract
First Solar Inc. said Tuesday it signed a deal to supply Pacific Gas & Electric Co. with power from a solar facility that will be built in Southern California.
AP Poll: Americans want health care bipartisanship
The latest Associated Press-GfK poll shows that Americans and their lawmakers are out of sync on health care.
Stocks muster gains; Nasdaq at 18-month high – CNNMoney.com
Reuters
Stocks muster gains; Nasdaq at 18-month highCNNMoney.comBy Alexandra Twin, senior writerMarch 9, 2010: 4:31 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Stocks managed gains late Tuesday at the end of a choppy session as investors mulled the latest corporate deal and profit news on the anniversary of the bear market …US STOCKS-Transports, tech lead Wall Street [...]
Idaho public TV budget cut; gov sought larger trim – BusinessWeek
The Spokesman Review (blog)
Idaho public TV budget cut; gov sought larger trimBusinessWeekThe television station that broadcasts the Idaho Legislature, "Sesame Street" and other shows across the state appears likely to escape budget cuts of the magnitude Gov. CL "Butch" demanded when the 2010 session started. …Gregoire rejects Otter's 'love letter'The Spokesman Review
Washington Governor Responds To [...]
Petrobras e CSN puxam valorização de 1,46% da Bovespa nesta terça
Procura pela petrolífera elevou volume negociado a R$ 10 bilhões.
Declaração de executivo da CSN puxou alta de 4% da siderúrgica.
Lifelock Pays $12 Million to Settle False Advertising Claims
An Arizona company agreed to stop saying that it protected against all types of identity theft and constantly monitored credit reports.
Humana CEO compensation for 2009 jumps 26 percent
Health insurer Humana Inc. paid CEO Michael B. McCallister 26 percent more last year than in 2008, largely because of a $1.8 million performance-related bonus.
Reconciliation bill will be hard for GOP to derail
Democrats are tying the fate of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul to a fast-track process that will make the bill tough for Republicans to derail in the Senate. But GOP lawmakers will still be able to force votes and make arguments that could give them ammunition for November's congressional elections.
AIG, Citigroup, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Shares Surge – Bloomberg
The Business Insider
AIG, Citigroup, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Shares SurgeBloombergMarch 9 (Bloomberg) — American International Group Inc. surged, leading gains by financial companies bailed out by the US government, on speculation the insurer will sell more assets after raising $51 billion through deals. …TCW Returns to Mortgage Bonds It Sold After DeclinesBusinessWeek
Obama Administration Tells Court [...]
How to stop your car when the throttle is stuck
A quick primer on what to do if you find yourself in a car that has accelerated unintentionally. Experts recommend practicing for an emergency.
FDA panel narrowly backs benefit of InterMune drug
Federal health advisers say an experimental drug from InterMune Inc. provides a meaningful benefit for patients with a rare lung disease.
Fears of a Greek bank run
In the middle of the 2001 debt crisis, Argentines stormed their nation’s banks to get their money out. To stop the stampede, the government imposed controls that allowed them to take out only $250 at a time and limited withdrawals for overseas trips to $1,000.
Texas lottery officials move ahead with bidding
Bidding for a new lucrative Texas lottery contract should move forward because there's no evidence that state consultant Gartner Inc. and the lottery's current operator GTECH Corp. improperly shared information about the process, a lottery official said Tuesday.
Papandreou Says Obama ‘Supportive’ of Measures to Stem Crisis – Bloomberg
Globe and Mail
Papandreou Says Obama 'Supportive' of Measures to Stem CrisisBloombergMarch 9 (Bloomberg) — Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said US President Barack Obama expressed support for the measures being taken to deal with the fiscal crisis in Greece. Papandreou said after meeting with Obama at …White House: Greek Crisis Is EU IssueWall Street Journal
Greek [...]
Maine gov cool to cell phone health warnings bill
As a proposal to require health warnings on cellular phones got a fresh legislative review Tuesday, Gov. John Baldacci made clear his opposition but stopped short of threatening a veto.
Kroger Can’t Keep It Up – Forbes
Kroger Can't Keep It UpForbesThe largest US grocery chain says earnings tumbled 27% in fourth quarter as it sacrificed margins for sales. Kroger beats analysts' estimates for sales and profits, but an uninspiring outlook sends shares lower. Cincinnati-based Kroger ( KR – news …Lower margins help knock Kroger's profit by 27%MarketWatch
Kroger Offers Cautious OutlookWall Street [...]
Pringles Recalls Two Varieties
The Procter & Gamble Co. of Cincinnati says it is recalling two varieties of Pringles potato chips because of possible bacterial contamination.
P&G officials said they took the Pringles recall action under a recommendation from the Food & Drug Administration that manufacturers recall products containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein made by Basic Food Flavors Inc….
Cisco Unveils Faster Web Router – Wall Street Journal
Reuters
Cisco Unveils Faster Web RouterWall Street JournalCisco Systems Inc. unveiled a heavy-duty router for managing Internet traffic, as it seeks to regain market share it has lost in the arms race to manage telecommunications networks. Cisco said Tuesday its new CRS-3 router has 12 times …Cisco unveils ultra-fast Internet technologyCNNMoney.com
The Reality Behind Cisco's Router HypeForbesCisco [...]
White House hosts meeting on energy, climate
President Barack Obama is meeting with Cabinet members and key senators from both parties in a bid to move forward on a long-stalled climate and energy bill.
Texas co. gets contract for food service software
The West Virginia Department of Education has awarded a contract to a Texas company to improve its food service operations at schools across the state.
Governo desiste de mudar royalties em marco regulatório da mineração
Novo código não vai ’sufocar’ mineradoras, diz ministro Lobão.
Principais mudanças se referem a prazos para exploração de jazidas.
Após se aproximar de R$ 1,80, dólar muda de rumo e fecha em baixa
Moeda norte-americana teve queda de 0,33%, para R$ 1,782.
Ações de grandes empresas puxaram resultado da Bovespa no dia.
Body found near where exec went missing in La. – Houston Chronicle
MyFox Phoenix
Body found near where exec went missing in La.Houston ChronicleAP Texas News By MARY FOSTER AP Writer © 2010 The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — A Texas-based nonprofit group that has been searching for a missing oil executive in New Orleans has found a body in the Mississippi River, where police say he may [...]
Navy says 3 dogs died after contractor neglect
The Navy says that three dogs died and dozens more were in poor health after being neglected by a private security contractor in Chicago that had been hired to train the dogs to detect explosives.
Lower margins help knock Kroger’s profit by 27% – MarketWatch
Lower margins help knock Kroger's profit by 27%MarketWatchBy Matt Andrejczak & William Spain, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Supermarket chain Kroger Co. reported Tuesday fourth-quarter profit fell 27% from a year ago, hurt by thinner profit margins from fierce price competition and product …Kroger Offers Cautious OutlookWall Street Journal
Time to Check Out of KrogerBarron’sKroger's Crumbling [...]
Dólar ‘vira’ no fim do pregão e tem baixa
Moeda chegou a se aproximar do patamar de R$ 1,80 mais cedo.
Mudança de rumo é creditada ao bom resultado da Bovespa no dia.
Woes at family bank loom over Ill. Senate race
With the public still furious over bank bailouts, Democrats desperate to keep President Barack Obama's old Senate seat are scrambling to counter revelations that a bank owned by their candidate's family may be nearing collapse.
Franchisees suing Cardinal Health over agreements
Medicine Shoppe and Medicap pharmacists are suing Cardinal Health, alleging the health care company failed to make good on promises it made when it asked them to switch to a new franchise agreement.
Broad business coalition opposing health care bill
Major business groups say President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is a job killer, and they're launching a multimillion-dollar ad campaign to take that message to voters.
Young adults anxious about future, finances
Young adult Americans are financially anxious, worried that they cannot meet their educational, housing and health care needs, according to a new poll.
Tarifas residenciais de energia cairão 5,09% em 66 cidades do RJ
Companhia atende 2,3 milhões de unidades no interior do estado.
Redução passa a vale a partir de segunda-feira.
Sanofi-Aventis e Merck fazem parceria na área de saúde animal
Farmacêuticas vão combinar empresas da área veterinária.
Sanofi-Aventis pagará US$ 1 bilhão no total à Merck.
NM job seekers don’t have to disclose crime record
New Mexico became the second state to "ban the box" with Gov. Bill Richardson's signature on a law prohibiting employment applications for government agencies from asking job seekers if they'd been convicted of a crime.
Kroger Offers Cautious Outlook – Wall Street Journal
Kroger Offers Cautious OutlookWall Street JournalKroger Co. reported its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings fell 27% on higher costs and offered a cautious outlook for the year amid what it described as the uncertain pace of economic recovery and tough price competition. …Time to Check Out of KrogerBarron’s
Kroger 4Q profit falls 27 percent; margins shrinkThe Associated PressProfits [...]
Cisco Unveils Faster Internet Router >CSCO T – Wall Street Journal
Reuters
Cisco Unveils Faster Internet Router >CSCO TWall Street JournalNEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) unveiled a smarter, faster router Tuesday following weeks of hype over the networking titan's promise to "forever change the Internet." The CRS-3 router, …Cisco Unveils $90000 Network Router to Lure CarriersBusinessWeek
Cisco says new router 12 times faster than rivalsReutersCisco unveils [...]
Fair Trade Labeling Isn’t Cut-and-Dried
For some shoppers, when they buy their coffee, a bottle of honey and or that Mexican woodcarving, a “fair trade” label on it is just as important as the taste or the look or the cost….
$10 Tickets for JetBlue’s Birthday
Discount airline JetBlue said Monday it would reward customers with $10 fares from New York to 10 destinations to celebrate its own birthday.
JetBlue said the deal is available for flights from John F….
UFW, Growers Push for Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Farmworkers
Supporters of immigration reform are making another push to pass a congressional bill that would give undocumented farm workers a path to permanent residency and ultimately citizenship.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is the sponsor of the AgJobs bill in the Senate, and representatives Howard Berman, D-Van Nuys, Calif., and Adam Putnam, R-Bartow, Fla., are backing it in [...]
Burger King, Franchisees Settle Soda Dispute
Score one victory for Burger King franchisees in their ongoing battle with the Miami-based company.
Burger King’s National Franchisee Association reached an agreement with Burger King that puts an end to the company’s plan to take a portion of the millions of dollars in annual rebates franchisees get from soda companies….
Behavior Changes Linked to NCAA Basketball Tournament, Duke Professor Says
DURHAM, N.C., March 9 (AScribe Newswire) — Millions of Americans, including President Obama, fill out their “brackets” when the NCAA Tournament field is announced each March, but does that really affect their work? It certainly appears to, at least among a segment of the population who use research libraries, a Duke University professor has found….
LifeLock to Pay $12 Million to Settle FTC, States’ Complaint – PC World
LoanSafe
LifeLock to Pay $12 Million to Settle FTC, States' ComplaintPC WorldLifeLock, an Arizona company promising customers protection from identity theft, has agreed to pay US$12 million to settle charges that the company overstated its benefits and used "scare tactics" to gain subscribers. Since 2006, LifeLock has promised …35 States, FTC Crack Down on LifeLock AdsMy [...]
Não houve proposta dos EUA sobre retaliação, diz Miguel Jorge
Ministro diz que guerra comercial ‘não interessa a ninguém’.
Segundo ele, encontro focou assuntos como cooperação energética.
One Jackson Health System union says it will `come to the table,’ another balks
Spokesmen for one Jackson Health System union offered Tuesday to be “realistic'' in offering concessions for Miami-Dade's troubled public health system, while another union leader said that offering pay cuts was like “putting money into a sieve.''
AGL Resources Executive Likely Fell in Mississippi River, Police Say – Wall Street Journal
NOLA.com
AGL Resources Executive Likely Fell in Mississippi River, Police SayWall Street JournalHOUSTON—An AGL Resources Inc. executive who has been missing since Friday likely fell into the Mississippi River by accident after leaving a bar in the French Quarter, the New Orleans Police Department said Tuesday. …Search for missing exec focuses on riverHouston Chronicle
Police look for [...]
Agência Fitch prevê crescimento de 5,5% para o Brasil em 2010
Novo relatório sobre o país foi divulgado nesta terça-feira (9).
Fitch diz, entretanto, que inflação pode subir por causa da demanda.
Burger King registra queda de vendas na América do Norte
Houve retração de 8,2% em janeiro e fevereiro.
Rede responsabilizou condições climáticas pelo resultado negativo.
US Stocks Advance on Anniversary of 2009 Bear-Market Low – BusinessWeek
Reuters
US Stocks Advance on Anniversary of 2009 Bear-Market LowBusinessWeekMarch 9 (Bloomberg) — US stocks rose on the anniversary of the 2009 bear-market low for the Standard & Poor's 500 Index amid speculation the economy will continue to recover from the worst contraction since the …Stocks surge one year after the lowsCNNMoney.com
Stocks Tick Higher on Anniversary; [...]
Continental CEO: We’re ‘big threat’ to Delta – Reuters
MiamiHerald.com
Continental CEO: We're 'big threat' to DeltaReutersNEW YORK, March 9 (Reuters) – Continental Airlines (CAL.N) said its strength in Latin America, Asia and New York poses a "big threat" to its larger rival and former alliance partner Delta Air Lines (DAL.N). …Exit Rows Fees Latest Effort for Airline IncomeAtlantic Online
Continental Open to Merger Should Competition [...]
Kroger 4Q Profit Falls 27%; View Cautious – Wall Street Journal
Boston Globe
Kroger 4Q Profit Falls 27%; View CautiousWall Street JournalNEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Kroger Co. (KR) says it's seeing signs of more rational price competition and the first slivers of better trends in consumer-spending habits, but maintained a cautious outlook as it projects a …Kroger's Crumbling ProfitForbes
Kroger Forecast Misses Estimates; Profit DeclinesBusinessWeekLower margins weigh on Kroger [...]
Mineradoras e bancos puxam queda nas bolsas europeias
Índice FTSEurofirst 300 teve queda de 0,06%.
Produtores de alimentos e farmacêuticas tiveram valorização.
Pentagon could award aerial tanker work sooner – Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk
Pentagon could award aerial tanker work soonerReutersWASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) – The Pentagon may be able to award a multibillion-dollar aerial tanker contract sooner than planned after Northrop Grumman Corp (NOC.N) pulled out of the competition, leaving Boeing Co (BA.N) as a likely sole-source …Tanker 'Soap Opera' May Not End With Northrop PassBusinessWeek
EU warns US [...]
MARKET COMMENT:Europe Marks Anniversary Of Lows With Indecision – Wall Street Journal
Globe and Mail
MARKET COMMENT:Europe Marks Anniversary Of Lows With IndecisionWall Street JournalLONDON (Dow Jones)–European shares marked the one-year anniversary of multi-year lows with a flat finish, as worries about fiscal health and earnings-related weakness from EADS and Deutsche Post offset gains in defensive sectors like …EU policy makers play down monetary fund ideaReuters
Proposal for European [...]
Cisco Unveils Faster Internet Router – Wall Street Journal
Reuters
Cisco Unveils Faster Internet RouterWall Street JournalCisco Systems Inc. unveiled a heavy-duty router for managing Internet traffic, as it seeks to regain market share it has lost in the arms race to manage telecommunications networks. Cisco said Tuesday its new CRS-3 router has 12 times …Cisco to introduce new heavy-duty Internet routerThe Associated Press
Cisco's Shout: [...]
Judge approves Freedom reorganization plan
A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware has approved the Chapter 11 reorganization plan of Freedom Communications, owner of The Orange County Register in California and other media properties.
Kroger’s Crumbling Profit – Forbes
Boston Globe
Kroger's Crumbling ProfitForbesKroger may have beaten The Street's estimates for its latest quarter, but investors still shopped elsewhere on Tuesday after the nation's largest grocery store chain reported a 27% decline in profits. Cincinnati-based Kroger ( KR – news – people ) said …Kroger Forecast Misses Estimates; Profit DeclinesBusinessWeek
Profits fall, but Kroger beats 4Q [...]
Market rebounds, but workers have minimal savings – The Associated Press
CBS News
Market rebounds, but workers have minimal savingsThe Associated PressDES MOINES, Iowa — Tom Taormina is 65 and has no retirement savings. The Virginia City, Nev., business consultant said it's not for lack of trying. He and his wife, Midge, have tried to save and at one time invested in the stock market, …A Harsh [...]
Greek PM not looking for aid in meeting with Obama
Ahead of a meeting Tuesday with President Barack Obama, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said the United States cannot afford to ignore the financial woes of his country and, by extension, Europe.
‘You Lie!’ Rep. Wilson in Campaign Filled with Intrigue, Shenanigans
WASHINGTON – Six months after Rep. Joe Wilson accused President Barack Obama of lying on national prime-time TV, his re-election bid against challenger Rob Miller has broken fund-raising records and brought unprecedented national scrutiny to their race….
U.S. to Ease Software Sanctions, Counteract Censorship
The Obama administration said Monday it will ease some sanctions on Iran, Sudan and Cuba to allow U.S. exports of social-media software to help those countries’ citizens “circumvent” government censorship….
Obesity Risk Lower in Women Who Had 2+ Drinks per Day: Study
Ladies — it might be time to stop worrying that the Wednesday night glass of wine is just empty calories. A new study tracking 20,000 American women through middle age found those who had two or more drinks a day gained less weight than their non-drinking counterparts….
Supreme Court to Rule on Background Checks
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it will review a court injunction that temporarily barred federal background checks on Jet Propulsion Laboratory employees.
The decision by the court, expected in June 2011, could affect how the federal government investigates the background of current and future JPL employees….
Obama Tries to Win Popular Support for Healthcare Reform
WASHINGTON, March 8 (Xinhua) — In a break from his usual composure, U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a fiery speech in front of a Pennsylvanian audience Monday, accusing health insurance company of arbitrarily raising premiums, as he tries to win popular support for the health insurance reform….
Out of Control Prius Helped to Stop by Officer
A California Highway Patrol officer coached the driver of a 2008 Toyota Prius for about 30 miles after the vehicle suddenly accelerated, officials said.
James Sikes stepped on the accelerator as he attempted to get around a slower-moving vehicle then his Prius kept speeding up, The San Diego New-Tribune reported Tuesday….
Obama to Tap Harding for Long-Vacant TSA Chief Post
WASHINGTON, March 8 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Barack Obama intends to nominate ex-Army general Robert Harding as chief of the Transportation Security Administration, the White House said Monday. …
Chevron Cuts Jobs, Puts Refinery On The Block – Forbes
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Chevron Cuts Jobs, Puts Refinery On The BlockForbesIt picked a bad time to sell a refinery in the developed world, but Chevron lightens up to focus on Asia and gas. Chevron, the second largest US oil company, plans to slash 2000 jobs as depressed refinery margins continue to drag profits lower. …Chevron to Sell [...]
How do you define poverty?
The Obama administration is devising a new formula to describe poverty. CNN’s Poppy Harlow explains.
Kroger Forecast Misses Estimates; Profit Declines – BusinessWeek
Kroger Forecast Misses Estimates; Profit DeclinesBusinessWeekMarch 9 (Bloomberg) — Kroger Co., the largest US grocery-store chain, projected full-year earnings lower than analysts estimated and said fourth-quarter profit fell 27 percent as health-care and labor costs advanced. …Lower margins weigh on Kroger profitMarketWatch
Kroger 4Q Profit Falls 27% Amid Weaker Margins; View CautiousWall Street JournalProfits fall, but [...]
Petrolífera dos EUA vai demitir 2 mil funcionários
Chevron vai reestruturar as atividades de refino e marketing.
Empresa também pretende vender algumas de suas atividades na Europa.
Alta do preço de carros importados dos EUA deve chegar ao país em três meses
Aumento resulta de retaliação brasileira a produtos americanos.
Segundo Abeiva, tempo para repasse varia para cada importadora.
Election in Iraq Bodes Well for Troop Withdrawal
Iraq’s election success was such that the U.S. military still plans to pull nearly half of its combat troops this year, the top U.S. commander in Iraq said.
U.S. Army Gen. Ray Odierno said Sunday’s election was another milestone that allows him to meet President Barack Obama’s goal of withdrawing all but 50,000 non-combat forces [...]
Ministro da Agricultura diz que ameaça de alta do pãozinho é ‘terrorismo’
Reinhold Stephanes afirmou que o reajuste do produto é inaceitável.
Aumento da alíquota para trigo norte-americano foi definido na segunda.
Texas Instruments shares slip after 1Q update
Shares of Texas Instruments Inc. slipped Tuesday as investors gave the chip maker's latest financial projections a cool reception.
Moderate Dem rethinks position on health bill
A moderate Democrat who had vowed to oppose any effort by party leaders to push a health care bill through the Senate with a simple majority vote is rethinking her position.
Google welcomes chance to export to Iran, Cuba
A senior Google executive welcomed on Tuesday a U.S. decision to relax restrictions on exporting Internet communications services to Iran, Sudan and Cuba.
Daimler vende participação na Tata Motors
Participação na fabricante indiana de veículos era de 5,34%.
Transação deve ter impacto positivo de 265 milhões de euros.
Bovespa ‘vira’ e passa a registrar alta
Na segunda-feira, bolsa paulista fechou com queda de 0,39%.
Investidores voltam a concentrar atenções na economia grega.
Dollar Is Favorite Currency of Hedge Fund Managers, Survey Says – BusinessWeek
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Dollar Is Favorite Currency of Hedge Fund Managers, Survey SaysBusinessWeekMarch 9 (Bloomberg) — The US dollar is the favorite currency of hedge-fund managers, with the Brazilian real a “distant second,” according to a survey by TrimTabs Investment Research and BarclayHedge. Fifty-nine percent of hedge fund …Dollar Is Favorite Currency Of Hedge Fund Managers [...]
Toyota, U.S. officials probe runaway Prius