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Report: Driver Had 10 Beers, Tequila Shot Before Deadly Grand Lake Boat Crash
Report: Driver Had 10 Beers, Tequila Shot Before Deadly Grand Lake Boat Crash

The driver of a boat that crashed into a the back of a houseboat on Grand Lake told investigators he had 10 beers and a tequila shot before the deadly collision, according to a preliminary crash report.More >>
The driver of a boat that crashed into a the back of a houseboat on Grand Lake told investigators he had 10 beers and a tequila shot before the deadly collision, according to a preliminary crash report.More >>
Dangerous River Conditions Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Dangerous River Conditions Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Campgrounds along the Illinois River, like Diamondhead Resort in Tahlequah, pack out around this time, every year for Memorial Day weekend, but this year may be different.
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Campgrounds along the Illinois River, like Diamondhead Resort in Tahlequah, pack out around this time, every year for Memorial Day weekend, but this year may be different.

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Grieving Disaster: Moore Counselor Weighs In
Grieving Disaster: Moore Counselor Weighs In

An expert said many homeowners in the area, and likely responders, are beginning to grieve the devastation the tornado caused earlier this week.More >>
An expert said many homeowners in the area, and likely responders, are beginning to grieve the devastation the tornado caused earlier this week.More >>
Recovery Continues in Moore Despite Morning Storms
Recovery Continues in Moore Despite Morning Storms

Gov. Mary Fallin says despite delays from rain and flashing flooding this morning, recovery efforts are continuing in Moore.More >>
Gov. Mary Fallin says despite delays from rain and flashing flooding this morning, recovery efforts are continuing in Moore.More >>
Getting Better Gas Mileage
Getting Better Gas Mileage
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 4:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:34:02 GMT

With routine maintenance and some careful driving you can save a lot of money on gasoline. More >>
With routine maintenance and some careful driving you can save a lot of money on gasoline.More >>

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Is Hayden Panettiere wearing an engagement ring?
Is Hayden Panettiere wearing an engagement ring?
Hayden Panettiere turned heads at ABC's Upfront party Tuesday, and it wasn't just because of her curve-hugging purple dress.More >>
Hayden Panettiere turned heads at ABC's Upfront party Tuesday, and it wasn't just because of her curve-hugging purple dress.More >>
Britney Spears wants a daughter someday, says her sons could be future entertainers
Britney Spears wants a daughter someday, says her sons could be future entertainers
Britney Spears said this week in an interview that she hopes to have a daughter to join her two sons, Sean and Jayden.More >>
Britney Spears said this week in an interview that she hopes to have a daughter to join her two sons, Sean and Jayden.More >>
Khloe Kardashian gets braces
Khloe Kardashian gets braces
Khloe Kardashian has gotten braces! The reality star recently got Invisalign to straighten her teeth.More >>
Khloe Kardashian has gotten braces! The reality star recently got Invisalign to straighten her teeth.More >>
Jolie admired for bravery in mastectomy revelation
Jolie admired for bravery in mastectomy revelation
Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.More >>
"I hope that other women can benefit from my experience," Angelina Jolie wrote in a powerful op-ed article Tuesday, explaining her decision to go public with having her breasts removed to avoid cancer.More >>
Prince Harry tours storm-damaged NJ shore
Prince Harry tours storm-damaged NJ shore
Britain's Prince Harry is headed to the New Jersey shore to visit two communities hard hit by Superstorm Sandy.More >>
Britain's Prince Harry toured two New Jersey shore communities devastated by Superstorm Sandy, shaking hands with emergency personnel and construction workers before spending Tuesday afternoon in New York City at events...More >>

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Fenwick & West's Silicon Valley Venture Capital Survey Reveals Softer Valuations in First Quarter of 2013
Fenwick & West's Silicon Valley Venture Capital Survey Reveals Softer Valuations in First Quarter of 2013
Fenwick & West LLP, one of the nation's premier law firms providing comprehensive legal services to high technology and life science clients, today announced the results of its First Quarter 2013 Silicon Valley...More >>
Fenwick & West LLP, one of the nation's premier law firms providing comprehensive legal services to high technology and life science clients, today announced the results of its First Quarter 2013 Silicon Valley...More >>
Flexjet Reports 83 Percent Growth in New Business
Flexjet Reports 83 Percent Growth in New Business
(www.flexjet.com) – Flexjet, the world's second largest fractional jet ownership services provider, reports new business growth of 83 percent when comparing Q1 2013 versus Q1 2012. During this period, sales of fractional...More >>
(www.flexjet.com) – Flexjet, the world's second largest fractional jet ownership services provider, reports new business growth of 83 percent when comparing Q1 2013 versus Q1 2012. During this period, sales of fractional...More >>
New-car Sales To Improve 6 Percent In May With Help From Memorial Day Weekend Sale Events
New-car Sales To Improve 6 Percent In May With Help From Memorial Day Weekend Sale Events
New-car sales will hit 15.0 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) in May, which is an expected 6 percent year-over-year improvement, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used...More >>
New-car sales will hit 15.0 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) in May, which is an expected 6 percent year-over-year improvement, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used...More >>
Restaurants to Add 448,000 Summer Jobs, According to National Restaurant Association Projections
Restaurants to Add 448,000 Summer Jobs, According to National Restaurant Association Projections
Restaurants are expected to add 448,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.5 percent increase over the March 2013 employment level, according to National Restaurant Association (NRA) projections released today. The projected gain...More >>
Restaurants are expected to add 448,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.5 percent increase over the March 2013 employment level, according to National Restaurant Association (NRA) projections released today. The projected gain...More >>
U.S. Coal Exports Help Fuel Economic Recovery
U.S. Coal Exports Help Fuel Economic Recovery
Rising exports of U.S. coal to Europe and Asia added $16.6 billion to the U.S. economy in 2011, making significant contributions to America's economic recovery and job creation in many industrial sectors as well as in...More >>
Rising exports of U.S. coal to Europe and Asia added $16.6 billion to the U.S. economy in 2011, making significant contributions to America's economic recovery and job creation in many industrial sectors as well as in...More >>
Governor Corbett Announces Pittsburgh Company Expansion; 75 New Jobs
Governor Corbett Announces Pittsburgh Company Expansion; 75 New Jobs
Governor Tom Corbett announced today that Thorley Industries, LLC, doing business as 4moms, has expanded its operations and acquired additional space to support new growth, adding 75 jobs at its facility in the city of...More >>
Governor Tom Corbett announced today that Thorley Industries, LLC, doing business as 4moms, has expanded its operations and acquired additional space to support new growth, adding 75 jobs at its facility in the city of...More >>
Unusual Flavors Fuel Spirits Trends, Finds Technomic
Unusual Flavors Fuel Spirits Trends, Finds Technomic
Flavor innovation helped propel the spirits industry to hit a milestone in 2012 and is fostering continued growth in 2013, according to Technomic's recently released 2013 Spirits TAB (Trends in Adult Beverage) Report.More >>
Flavor innovation helped propel the spirits industry to hit a milestone in 2012 and is fostering continued growth in 2013, according to Technomic's recently released 2013 Spirits TAB (Trends in Adult Beverage) Report.More >>
American Legislative Exchange Council Releases New Rich States, Poor States Report
American Legislative Exchange Council Releases New Rich States, Poor States Report
Utah holds the top spot for states with the best economic outlook in 2013, followed by North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Virginia, according to a new report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council.More >>
Utah holds the top spot for states with the best economic outlook in 2013, followed by North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Virginia, according to a new report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council.More >>
Alarming Competitive Weakness In U.S. Capital Markets
Alarming Competitive Weakness In U.S. Capital Markets
U.S. capital market competitiveness weakened in the first quarter of 2013, when all 20 of the largest IPOs conducted worldwide occurred outside of the U.S., extending a declining trend in market competitiveness from 2012More >>
U.S. capital market competitiveness weakened in the first quarter of 2013, when all 20 of the largest IPOs conducted worldwide occurred outside of the U.S., extending a declining trend in market competitiveness from 2012More >>
Platts Report: China Oil Demand Rose 2.1% in April Versus a Year Ago
Platts Report: China Oil Demand Rose 2.1% in April Versus a Year Ago
China's apparent oil demand* in April rose by 2.1% to an average 9.66 million barrels per day (b/d) or 39.54 million mt, a just-released Platts analysis of Chinese government data showed. This followed a 1.9%...More >>
China's apparent oil demand* in April rose by 2.1% to an average 9.66 million barrels per day (b/d) or 39.54 million mt, a just-released Platts analysis of Chinese government data showed. This followed a 1.9%...More >>
Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Rise for 3rd Consecutive Week
Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Rise for 3rd Consecutive Week
Mortgage rates increased for a third consecutive week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate rising to 3.74 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an...More >>
Mortgage rates increased for a third consecutive week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate rising to 3.74 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an...More >>
Growing Number of Debt Issues Funding Dividends and Buybacks Causes Concern, According to Standish
Growing Number of Debt Issues Funding Dividends and Buybacks Causes Concern, According to Standish
Easing financing terms and the increasing number of corporate debt issues to fund special dividends and share buybacks are two developing trends that could negatively affect bond markets, according to the May Bond Market...More >>
Easing financing terms and the increasing number of corporate debt issues to fund special dividends and share buybacks are two developing trends that could negatively affect bond markets, according to the May Bond Market...More >>
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Germany Increases
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Germany Increases
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Germany increased 0.5 percent in December to 103.5 (2004 = 100), following a 0.1 percent decline in November and a 0.5 percent increase in October.More >>
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Germany increased 0.3 percent in March to 103.9 (2004 = 100), following a 0.3 percent increase in February, and a 0.4 percent increase in January.More >>
HSBC UAE: Output Levels and Rate of Job Creation Rise in Non-Oil Producing Private Sector, While Growth of New Work Eases
HSBC UAE: Output Levels and Rate of Job Creation Rise in Non-Oil Producing Private Sector, While Growth of New Work Eases
Summary According to the HSBC United Arab Emirates PMI™, the UAE's non-oil producing private sector companies reported a further increase in output levels in April. While new orders continued to rise sharply, the rate...More >>
Summary According to the HSBC United Arab Emirates PMI™, the UAE's non-oil producing private sector companies reported a further increase in output levels in April. While new orders continued to rise sharply, the rate...More >>
CME Group Inc. Announces Preliminary Results from its 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
CME Group Inc. Announces Preliminary Results from its 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today announced the preliminary shareholder voting results from its 2013 annual meeting.More >>
CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) today announced the preliminary shareholder voting results from its 2013 annual meeting.More >>
Domino's Pizza to Join S&P MidCap 400; Cynosure to Join S&P SmallCap 600
Domino's Pizza to Join S&P MidCap 400; Cynosure to Join S&P SmallCap 600
S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and SmallCap 600 indices:More >>
S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and SmallCap 600 indices:More >>
CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report: Credit card interest rates rise to 14.98 percent
CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report: Credit card interest rates rise to 14.98 percent
Interest rates on new credit card offers shot up this week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report.More >>
Interest rates on new credit card offers shot up this week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report.More >>
Anova Launches Study on Private Equity in DC Plans
Anova Launches Study on Private Equity in DC Plans
Anova Consulting Group, a leading market research firm in the financial services industry, announced today the launch of a new syndicated study entitled "Private Equity in DC Plans: Retirement Industry Perspectives".More >>
Anova Consulting Group, a leading market research firm in the financial services industry, announced today the launch of a new syndicated study entitled "Private Equity in DC Plans: Retirement Industry Perspectives".More >>
Wealth Management Panel Stresses More Holistic Approach To Financial Planning
Wealth Management Panel Stresses More Holistic Approach To Financial Planning
A panel of wealth management professionals participating in a recent program in Washington D.C., sponsored by Barron's (www.barrons.com), and Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC), stressed that financial advisors and...More >>
A panel of wealth management professionals participating in a recent program in Washington D.C., sponsored by Barron's (www.barrons.com), and Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC), stressed that financial advisors and...More >>
S&P Report: The U.S. Shale Boom's Impact On Various Industry Sectors
S&P Report: The U.S. Shale Boom's Impact On Various Industry Sectors
The rapid increase in natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil production from onshore domestic shale formations has been positive for revenue, costs, and credit quality in many corporate industry sectors, while...More >>
The rapid increase in natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil production from onshore domestic shale formations has been positive for revenue, costs, and credit quality in many corporate industry sectors, while...More >>
Making Ontario and Quebec Stronger Together: Why national energy projects that supply eastern Canadian refineries with western Canadian oil are critical for Ontario and Quebec's economic future
Making Ontario and Quebec Stronger Together: Why national energy projects that supply eastern Canadian refineries with western Canadian oil are critical for Ontario and Quebec's economic future
Full Speech by Françoise Bertrand, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (Québec's Federation of Chambers of Commerce), at the Toronto Region Board of Trade luncheon on...More >>
Full Speech by Françoise Bertrand, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (Québec's Federation of Chambers of Commerce), at the Toronto Region Board of Trade luncheon on...More >>
New poll results: GTA residents link diverse leadership with economic growth
New poll results: GTA residents link diverse leadership with economic growth
TORONTO, May 22, 2013 /CNW/ - A significant majority (79%) of Greater Toronto Area (GTA) residents sees diverse leadership as having a positive impact on the GTA's ability to attract investment from other countries. Yet...More >>
TORONTO, May 22, 2013 /CNW/ - A significant majority (79%) of Greater Toronto Area (GTA) residents sees diverse leadership as having a positive impact on the GTA's ability to attract investment from other countries. Yet...More >>
Media Advisory: Center Forward to Release Health Care Study
Media Advisory: Center Forward to Release Health Care Study
Today, Center Forward announced it would hold an event Thursday, May 30th, at the National Press Club to release a study on the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) impact on insurance premiums. Participating in the event will...More >>
Today, Center Forward announced it would hold an event Thursday, May 30th, at the National Press Club to release a study on the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) impact on insurance premiums. Participating in the event will...More >>
Metals, not metal-benders, drive Ontario export growth in 2013
Metals, not metal-benders, drive Ontario export growth in 2013
OTTAWA, May 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Ontario's international exports are set to grow by 8 per cent this year and another 4 per cent in 2014, according to Export Development Canada's (EDC) Global Export Forecast.More >>
OTTAWA, May 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Ontario's international exports are set to grow by 8 per cent this year and another 4 per cent in 2014, according to Export Development Canada's (EDC) Global Export Forecast.More >>
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Mexico Increases
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Mexico Increases
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Mexico increased 0.7 percent in December to 123.9 (2004 = 100), following a 0.2 percent decline in November, and a 0.2 percent decline in October.More >>
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Mexico increased 0.7 percent in March to 127.9 (2004 = 100), following a 0.8 percent increase in February, and a 2.0 percent increase in January.More >>
Annual Healthcare Cost for a Typical American Family is $22,030 According to 2013 Milliman Medical Index
Annual Healthcare Cost for a Typical American Family is $22,030 According to 2013 Milliman Medical Index
Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the results of its 2013 Milliman Medical Index (MMI), which measures the healthcare costs for a typical American family of four receiving...More >>
Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the results of its 2013 Milliman Medical Index (MMI), which measures the healthcare costs for a typical American family of four receiving...More >>
AAA Chicago: Slight Decrease in Memorial Day Travel
AAA Chicago: Slight Decrease in Memorial Day Travel
AAA Travel projects 34.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 0.9 percent decrease from the 35.1 million people who traveled last year. The Memorial Day...More >>
AAA Travel projects 34.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 0.9 percent decrease from the 35.1 million people who traveled last year. The Memorial Day...More >>
More than half of homeowners report debt reduction over the past year, says Manulife Bank of Canada debt survey
More than half of homeowners report debt reduction over the past year, says Manulife Bank of Canada debt survey
More than half of homeowners report having less debt than they did 12 months ago.Most want to be debt-free by retirement, but many aren't confident they'll succeedThose who get debt management advice from their...More >>
More than half of homeowners report having less debt than they did 12 months ago.Most want to be debt-free by retirement, but many aren't confident they'll succeedThose who get debt management advice from their...More >>
LPS' "First Look" Mortgage Report: April Month-End Data Shows Delinquency Rate Below 6.5 Percent for First Time Since July 2008; Foreclosure Inventory Down Nearly 25 Percent Year-Over-Year
LPS' "First Look" Mortgage Report: April Month-End Data Shows Delinquency Rate Below 6.5 Percent for First Time Since July 2008; Foreclosure Inventory Down Nearly 25 Percent Year-Over-Year
Lender Processing Services, Inc. (NYSE: LPS), a leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics to the mortgage and real estate industries, reports the following "first look" at April 2013 month-end mortgage...More >>
Lender Processing Services, Inc. (NYSE: LPS), a leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics to the mortgage and real estate industries, reports the following "first look" at April 2013 month-end mortgage...More >>
AFP Survey: In Finance Profession, Executive-level Salaries Rise Most
AFP Survey: In Finance Profession, Executive-level Salaries Rise Most
North American finance professionals continue to see pay raises, but percentage increases fell last year for all but the executive tier, according to a survey by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). Average...More >>
North American finance professionals continue to see pay raises, but percentage increases fell last year for all but the executive tier, according to a survey by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). Average...More >>
AFCEA DC Announces Acquisition Panel For May 31st Luncheon
AFCEA DC Announces Acquisition Panel For May 31st Luncheon
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association's DC Chapter (AFCEA DC), a non-profit association dedicated to providing our members with technical, policy, regulatory, program and budget information that...More >>
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association's DC Chapter (AFCEA DC), a non-profit association dedicated to providing our members with technical, policy, regulatory, program and budget information that...More >>
Haitian Prime Minister Lamothe Signs MOUs for increased trade and collaboration with Brazil
Haitian Prime Minister Lamothe Signs MOUs for increased trade and collaboration with Brazil
Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe leaves Brazil's capital city today following two days of meetings focused on strengthening ties with Brazil and encouraging private sector investments in Haiti's developing...More >>
Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe leaves Brazil's capital city today following two days of meetings focused on strengthening ties with Brazil and encouraging private sector investments in Haiti's developing...More >>
Florida Legislature Passes Expanded Machinery and Equipment Exemption
Florida Legislature Passes Expanded Machinery and Equipment Exemption
Florida has expanded its machinery and equipment exemption for manufacturing by the passage of House Bill 7007 ("H.B. 7007"). Governor Rick Scott is expected to sign the bill quickly. (Governor Scott sponsored the expansion...More >>
Florida has expanded its machinery and equipment exemption for manufacturing by the passage of House Bill 7007 ("H.B. 7007"). Governor Rick Scott is expected to sign the bill quickly. (Governor Scott sponsored the expansion...More >>
Chinese Middle Class to Triple by 2022; New Study by US and Chinese Luminaries Charts Opportunities for Bilateral Economic Growth
Chinese Middle Class to Triple by 2022; New Study by US and Chinese Luminaries Charts Opportunities for Bilateral Economic Growth
Billions of dollars in potential US exports to a booming Chinese middle class can drive global economic growth and anchor the two countries to one another in the 21st century, spurring cooperation on a range of issues from...More >>
Billions of dollars in potential US exports to a booming Chinese middle class can drive global economic growth and anchor the two countries to one another in the 21st century, spurring cooperation on a range of issues from...More >>
With Rates Unchanged, Investors Wait for Extended Fed Report
With Rates Unchanged, Investors Wait for Extended Fed Report
RateWatch, a premier banking data and analytics service owned by TheStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: TST) reported today national average CD rates remained unchanged at record-low levels as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's...More >>
RateWatch, a premier banking data and analytics service owned by TheStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: TST) reported today national average CD rates remained unchanged at record-low levels as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's...More >>
New Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index Commentary Offers Insight into April Hedge Fund Performance
New Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index Commentary Offers Insight into April Hedge Fund Performance
The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index finished up 1.39% in April. A new monthly commentary offers insight into hedge fund performance through the month of April. Some key findings from the report include:More >>
The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index finished up 1.39% in April. A new monthly commentary offers insight into hedge fund performance through the month of April. Some key findings from the report include:More >>
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 0.2% in April
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 0.2% in April
The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 0.2% in April after rising 0.9% in March. (The 0.9% gain in March was unchanged from what ATA reported on April 23,...More >>
The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 0.2% in April after rising 0.9% in March. (The 0.9% gain in March was unchanged from what ATA reported on April 23,...More >>
Technomic Reveals Initial 2014 Foodservice Industry Forecast
Technomic Reveals Initial 2014 Foodservice Industry Forecast
At a special session for its Foodservice Planning Program clients yesterday, Technomic shared its latest expectations for foodservice industry performance, by segment, through 2014. Since releasing its last forecast in...More >>
At a special session for its Foodservice Planning Program clients yesterday, Technomic shared its latest expectations for foodservice industry performance, by segment, through 2014. Since releasing its last forecast in...More >>
National Credit Default Rates Fell in April 2013 According to the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices
National Credit Default Rates Fell in April 2013 According to the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices
Data through April 2013, released today by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices, a comprehensive measure of changes in consumer credit defaults, showed a decrease in...More >>
Data through April 2013, released today by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices, a comprehensive measure of changes in consumer credit defaults, showed a decrease in...More >>
Businesses to Receive $1.8 Million in Support of Innovation, Economic Diversification Projects
Businesses to Receive $1.8 Million in Support of Innovation, Economic Diversification Projects
ST.JOHN'S, NL, May 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Developing technologies that can detect subsea leaks in underwater structures, increasing operational efficiencies in the fishing industry, and producing electricity from methane gas...More >>
ST.JOHN'S, NL, May 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Developing technologies that can detect subsea leaks in underwater structures, increasing operational efficiencies in the fishing industry, and producing electricity from methane gas...More >>
Expansion Of Consumer-Driven Chemical And Plastics Applications Suggests Continued Modest Economic Growth
Expansion Of Consumer-Driven Chemical And Plastics Applications Suggests Continued Modest Economic Growth
Tempered expansion of the U.S. economy continues, according to the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) monthly Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) released today. The economic indicator, shown to lead U.S. business cycles...More >>
Tempered expansion of the U.S. economy continues, according to the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) monthly Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) released today. The economic indicator, shown to lead U.S. business cycles...More >>
DHA Group's Hale to Participate in CEO Club's Super Pac Meeting in London
DHA Group's Hale to Participate in CEO Club's Super Pac Meeting in London
DHA Group, Inc. (www.dha-inc.com), an award-winning management consulting and contracting firm serving the federal government, announced today that its president and CEO, David Hale, will participate in the CEO Club's...More >>
DHA Group, Inc. (www.dha-inc.com), an award-winning management consulting and contracting firm serving the federal government, announced today that its president and CEO, David Hale, will participate in the CEO Club's...More >>
FEI/Baruch Survey: CFO Economic Optimism Declines as Concerns over Eurozone Remain
FEI/Baruch Survey: CFO Economic Optimism Declines as Concerns over Eurozone Remain
Chief Financial Officers remain in a holding pattern in the first few months of 2013, according to findings from the most recent survey of CFOs conducted by Financial Executives International (FEI) and Baruch College's...More >>
Chief Financial Officers remain in a holding pattern in the first few months of 2013, according to findings from the most recent survey of CFOs conducted by Financial Executives International (FEI) and Baruch College's...More >>
Latest Experian/Moody's Analytics Small Business Credit Index shows unexpected improvement in small-business credit quality in first quarter
Latest Experian/Moody's Analytics Small Business Credit Index shows unexpected improvement in small-business credit quality in first quarter
Experian®, the leading global information services company, today announced that despite the threat of heavier tax burdens and sequestration, small-business credit conditions improved significantly during Q1 2013. According...More >>
Experian®, the leading global information services company, today announced that despite the threat of heavier tax burdens and sequestration, small-business credit conditions improved significantly during Q1 2013. According...More >>
Resolute Remains Committed to Sustainable Forestry Despite Breakdown of Discussions Under Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement
Resolute Remains Committed to Sustainable Forestry Despite Breakdown of Discussions Under Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement
MONTREAL, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today expressed the Company's disappointment that negotiations under the auspices of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA)...More >>
MONTREAL, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today expressed the Company's disappointment that negotiations under the auspices of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA)...More >>
Frost & Sullivan: Israel is Top Global Exporter of Unmanned Aerial Systems with a Continued Positive Outlook Ahead
Frost & Sullivan: Israel is Top Global Exporter of Unmanned Aerial Systems with a Continued Positive Outlook Ahead
Israeli original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have aggressively marketed these platforms, helping them become the top exporter of UAS platforms, globally.More >>
Israeli original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have aggressively marketed these platforms, helping them become the top exporter of UAS platforms, globally.More >>
Smart Grid Program Created Nearly 2,700 Jobs in First Quarter 2013
Smart Grid Program Created Nearly 2,700 Jobs in First Quarter 2013
ComEd announced that work related to the Smart Grid program created nearly 2,700 full-time equivalent jobs in the first quarter of 2013. These include nearly 900 direct full-time equivalent jobs at the utility and its...More >>
ComEd announced that work related to the Smart Grid program created nearly 2,700 full-time equivalent jobs in the first quarter of 2013. These include nearly 900 direct full-time equivalent jobs at the utility and its...More >>
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for France Increases
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for France Increases
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for France increased 0.3 percent in July to 113.3 (2004 = 100), following a 0.3 percent decline in June, and a 0.2 percent decline in May.More >>
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for France increased 0.5 percent in March to 114.9 (2004 = 100), following a 0.5 percent increase in February, and a 0.4 percent increase in January.More >>
Properly Licensed Software Contributes Three Times More to National Economies than Pirated Software, New BSA Study Finds
Properly Licensed Software Contributes Three Times More to National Economies than Pirated Software, New BSA Study Finds
A new study from BSA | The Software Alliance and INSEAD, one of the world's leading business schools, finds that increasing the amount of properly licensed software in use globally by 1 percent would add an estimated $73...More >>
A new study from BSA | The Software Alliance and INSEAD, one of the world's leading business schools, finds that increasing the amount of properly licensed software in use globally by 1 percent would add an estimated $73...More >>
Global technology M&A value grows 58% but deal volume falls 12% year-on-year in Q1 2013
Global technology M&A value grows 58% but deal volume falls 12% year-on-year in Q1 2013
The aggregate value of all disclosed value deals grew 58% year-on-year (YOY) to US$36.4b, according to Ernst & Young's Global technology M&A update: January – March 2013. Deal volume fell 12% YOY and 5% compared...More >>
The aggregate value of all disclosed value deals grew 58% year-on-year (YOY) to US$36.4b, according to Ernst & Young's Global technology M&A update: January – March 2013. Deal volume fell 12% YOY and 5% compared...More >>
Governor Abercrombie Refutes 'Boondoggle' Perception Of Business Meetings In Hawai'i
Governor Abercrombie Refutes 'Boondoggle' Perception Of Business Meetings In Hawai'i
Hawai'i is exactly the right place – at the right time – for this year's National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS).More >>
Hawai'i is exactly the right place – at the right time – for this year's National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS).More >>
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Australia Increases
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S&P Capital IQ Picks AFLAC Inc. Focus Stock of the Week
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Four out of 10 families will dine out on Father's Day, finds Technomic
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Director of the Arizona Department of Economic Security to discuss initiative to re-invent Arizona safety net
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Global M&A Valuation Outlook 2013: Spending Splurge as Asia Pays More for European Assets
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Platts: Asia Spot LNG Prices for June Delivery Fall 5.8% on Weak Demand
Platts: Asia Spot LNG Prices for June Delivery Fall 5.8% on Weak Demand
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GOL - PRASK Increases 8% and Fuel PMP Increases 2% YoY
GOL - PRASK Increases 8% and Fuel PMP Increases 2% YoY
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The year's strong start faded late in the first quarter across many key economic indicators, but the recent set-back likely is a temporary one, according to Fannie Mae's (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) Economic &...More >>
Crehan Sees Factors Falling into Place for Strong 10-Gigabit Ethernet Growth
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MVCA Research Report: Michigan Jumps to 15th for VC Activity, $242M Invested in 2012
MVCA Research Report: Michigan Jumps to 15th for VC Activity, $242M Invested in 2012
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The Michigan Venture Capital Association's annual research report, a compilation and analysis of investment activity, shows that 2012 was a banner year for venture capital (VC) in the state. Compared to the national...More >>
High Gas Prices Hurt Economy More Than Lower Gas Prices Help
High Gas Prices Hurt Economy More Than Lower Gas Prices Help
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Weight Loss/Obesity Management Market Worth $361 Billion by 2017
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Asking Price Records Tumble: National Nears £250k, London Passes £500k
Asking Price Records Tumble: National Nears £250k, London Passes £500k
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This month's 2.1% (+£5,135) rise has left the national average just shy of a quarter of a million pounds at £249,841, surpassing the previous record by £3,606, according to Rightmove's House Price Index. London, the...More >>
Pennsylvania's Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.6 percent in April
Pennsylvania's Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.6 percent in April
The state's unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 7.6 percent in April according to employment statistics released today by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.More >>
The state's unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 7.6 percent in April according to employment statistics released today by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.More >>
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. Increases
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. Increases
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Spain Declines
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Spain Declines
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Spain declined 0.2 percent in March to 104.4 (2004 = 100), following a 0.4 percent decline in February, and a 0.6 percent increase in January.More >>
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® for China Rebounded in April
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® for China Rebounded in April
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for China increased 1.5 percent in April. The Index stands at 260.8 (2004 = 100), following a 0.6 percent decline in March and a 1.3 percent increase in February. Four of...More >>
GAIN Capital Announces Monthly Metrics for April 2013
GAIN Capital Announces Monthly Metrics for April 2013
GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GCAP) ("the Company"), a leading global provider of online trading services, today reported operating activity for the month of April 2013.More >>
GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GCAP) ("the Company"), a leading global provider of online trading services, today reported operating activity for the month of April 2013.More >>
2013 Quarterly State of the Market Report for PJM: January through March Released
2013 Quarterly State of the Market Report for PJM: January through March Released
PJM Interconnection's wholesale electric energy and capacity markets produced competitive results in the first three months of 2013, according to the 2013 State of the Market Report for PJM: January through March,...More >>
PJM Interconnection's wholesale electric energy and capacity markets produced competitive results in the first three months of 2013, according to the 2013 State of the Market Report for PJM: January through March,...More >>
U.S. Language Enterprise Advocacy Launches Initiatives
U.S. Language Enterprise Advocacy Launches Initiatives
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Lithium Market Becoming More Reliant on Batteries for Continued Strong Demand Growth
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KPMG Survey: Growing Regulatory Pressure, Geopolitical Unrest And A Global Economic Crisis Top C-Suite Worries
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According to a new KPMG International survey report, regulatory pressure is consistently one of the biggest threats facing companies across industries, and the number one challenge facing financial services and energy and...More >>
Technomic Reveals Spirits Outpacing Wine and Beer to Break 200 Million Cases
Technomic Reveals Spirits Outpacing Wine and Beer to Break 200 Million Cases
The spirits industry hit a milestone and exceeded 200 million cases in 2012 and is positioned for ongoing growth in 2013. According to the first of three Trends in Adult Beverage (TAB) reports, the just-released 2013...More >>
The spirits industry hit a milestone and exceeded 200 million cases in 2012 and is positioned for ongoing growth in 2013. According to the first of three Trends in Adult Beverage (TAB) reports, the just-released 2013...More >>
SAIC Chairman and CEO John Jumper Addresses National Press Club On the Future of Government Contracting in the Era of Sequestration
SAIC Chairman and CEO John Jumper Addresses National Press Club On the Future of Government Contracting in the Era of Sequestration
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Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) Chairman and CEO John Jumper today addressed the National Press Club in Washington D.C.More >>
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Growing Opportunities in the Construction, Pharma and E-learning Sectors in India
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The construction sector in India The construction industry in India is the second largest in the country, after agriculture. It has been an integral part of the Indian economy and has been consistently contributing around...More >>
Deloitte: Stable Economic Fundamentals Keep Consumer Spending Outlook on Track
Deloitte: Stable Economic Fundamentals Keep Consumer Spending Outlook on Track
The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) dipped slightly in April, primarily due to an increase in the tax rate, while other economic fundamentals remain steady. The Index tracks consumer cash flow as an indicator of...More >>
The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) dipped slightly in April, primarily due to an increase in the tax rate, while other economic fundamentals remain steady. The Index tracks consumer cash flow as an indicator of...More >>
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Frost & Sullivan's GIL 2013: Europe Set the Stage for a More Positive Economic Outlook
Over 100 industry leaders gathered in London for Frost & Sullivan's GIL 2013: Europe - The Global Community of Growth, Innovation and Leadership annual congress...More >>
Over 100 industry leaders gathered in London for Frost & Sullivan's GIL 2013: Europe - The Global Community of Growth, Innovation and Leadership annual congress...More >>
Global demand for gold jewellery up 12% in Q1 2013 driven by significant increases in India and China
Global demand for gold jewellery up 12% in Q1 2013 driven by significant increases in India and China
The latest World Gold Council Gold Demand Trends report, which reports on the period January-March 2013, shows a market driven by diverse global demand, and an appetite for owning gold jewellery that continues to grow.More >>
The latest World Gold Council Gold Demand Trends report, which reports on the period January-March 2013, shows a market driven by diverse global demand, and an appetite for owning gold jewellery that continues to grow.More >>
CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Indexes Affirm 2012 a Big Year for Home Price Increases, More to Come in 2013-2017
CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Indexes Affirm 2012 a Big Year for Home Price Increases, More to Come in 2013-2017
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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Climb for Second Straight Week
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Mortgage rates moved higher for a second consecutive week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbing to 3.71 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage...More >>
North America Home Healthcare Market Worth $130.4 Billion by 2017
North America Home Healthcare Market Worth $130.4 Billion by 2017
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The "North American Home Healthcare Market, By Product [Blood Glucose Meter, ECG, IV Equipment, Nutrition, Wheelchair, Fitness, Heart Rate Monitor, Pregnancy Test Kit], Services [Respiratory Therapy, Rehabilitation Therapy]...More >>
Canadians interested in recreational property feel added urgency to leap while rates are low
Canadians interested in recreational property feel added urgency to leap while rates are low
Consumers maintain optimism regarding Canadian recreational property market, according to Royal LePage surveyMore >>
Consumers maintain optimism regarding Canadian recreational property market, according to Royal LePage surveyMore >>
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Canadians more frugal due to rising food prices: RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook
Economic mood darkening, with first decrease in the national index in nearly two yearsMore >>
Economic mood darkening, with first decrease in the national index in nearly two yearsMore >>
Core Dais Advises Clients of Changes in the Financial Services Industry
Core Dais Advises Clients of Changes in the Financial Services Industry
After a string of market failures and facing stark criticism for alleged inadequate regulatory protection, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has been split into two bodies, which will take on separate responsibilities....More >>
After a string of market failures and facing stark criticism for alleged inadequate regulatory protection, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has been split into two bodies, which will take on separate responsibilities....More >>
China not Challenging United States Primacy in Pacific Islands, Says New Lowy Institute Analysis
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In a new Lowy Institute for International Policy Analysis, Jenny Hayward-Jones, Director of The Myer Foundation Melanesia Program, provides a sober assessment of China's growing engagement in the Pacific Islands region....More >>
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CNP Assurances: Financial Indicators for the First Three Months of 2013
Net insurance revenue: €549m (up 13.3%) EBIT: €523m (up 15.0%) Attributable net profit: €230m (down 16.3%) Revenue under IFRS: €7,124m (up 1.4%) CNP Assurances, the leading personal insurer in France with operations in the...More >>
Net insurance revenue: €549m (up 13.3%) EBIT: €523m (up 15.0%) Attributable net profit: €230m (down 16.3%) Revenue under IFRS: €7,124m (up 1.4%) CNP Assurances, the leading personal insurer in France with operations in the...More >>
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Small-Mid Scale LNG Trends 2013: Development, Adoption & Obstacles
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Lending from Advantage Capital Business Loans Leads the Way Toward Economic Stability
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Advantage Capital Business Loans provides loans that are tailor-made for small and medium-sized companies by creating an underwriting model that is drastically different than that of traditional lenders. In today's...More >>
Advantage Capital Business Loans provides loans that are tailor-made for small and medium-sized companies by creating an underwriting model that is drastically different than that of traditional lenders. In today's...More >>
CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report: Credit card interest rates remain at 14.94 percent
CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report: Credit card interest rates remain at 14.94 percent
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Interest rates on new credit card offers remained flat this week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report.More >>
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New AAIA/AASA Report Projects 3.4 Percent Industry Growth Through 2016
New AAIA/AASA Report Projects 3.4 Percent Industry Growth Through 2016
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The U.S. automotive aftermarket industry is expected to grow 3.4 percent annually through 2016 to $263.8 billion, adding an additional $32.6 billion to the economy. These and additional aftermarket growth figures are...More >>
Alberta export growth steady through 2014 thanks to rising energy production, weaker dollar: EDC
Alberta export growth steady through 2014 thanks to rising energy production, weaker dollar: EDC
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EDMONTON, May 15, 2013 /CNW/ - Alberta's international exports are set for steady growth over the next two years, across all sectors, according to Export Development Canada's (EDC) Global Export Forecast.More >>
Strategy Analytics: Samsung Captures 95 Percent Share of Global Android Smartphone Profits in Q1 2013
Strategy Analytics: Samsung Captures 95 Percent Share of Global Android Smartphone Profits in Q1 2013
According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global Android smartphone profits reached US$5 billion in total during the first quarter of 2013. Samsung dominated and captured an impressive 95 percent share of all...More >>
According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global Android smartphone profits reached US$5 billion in total during the first quarter of 2013. Samsung dominated and captured an impressive 95 percent share of all...More >>

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