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BOJ mulls emergency loans for disaster-hit firms - The Japan Times

Financial News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 15:11

Mainichi Daily News
BOJ mulls emergency loans for disaster-hit firms
The Japan Times
"Companies are concerned about the risk of running out of cash on hand," said Masanobu Abe, deputy head of Sendai Chamber of Commerce's small business finance division, urging officials to ensure loans are made to smaller firms. ...
BOJ Tankan: Surprise Rise; Most Replies Pre-Quake -2-IMarketnews.com
Economic calculus of Japan's tragedyEconomic Times
Tokyo must seize moment or face stagflationGulfNews

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Sixth Avenue Electronics reaches settlement with GE in $9.6M lawsuit - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Financial News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 15:04

Sixth Avenue Electronics reaches settlement with GE in $9.6M lawsuit
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
By Leslie Kwoh/The Star-Ledger Sixth Avenue Electronics has reached an undisclosed agreement with GE's commercial financing arm to settle a lawsuit. Sixth Avenue Electronics, the Springfield-based retailer, has reached a settlement agreement with ...

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HSBC appoints head of leveraged and acquisition finance and loan origination - istockAnalyst.com (press release)

Financial News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 14:53

HSBC appoints head of leveraged and acquisition finance and loan origination
istockAnalyst.com (press release)
... as wider select general purpose financings (corporate and institutional syndicated loans and bridge financing), matching optimal financing solutions with new business opportunities that meet the strategic objectives of HSBC's Australian clients. ...
HSBC Names New Australia M&A Finance Head, Eyes Debt DealsWall Street Journal

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DOE Launches America's Next Top Energy Innovator - EC&M

Entrepreneur News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 14:51

GreenBiz.com
DOE Launches America's Next Top Energy Innovator
EC&M
This initiative aims to double the number of startup companies coming out of the national laboratories. On Monday, May 2, DOE will kick off the challenge by posting a streamlined template option agreement online for entrepreneurs to submit to ...
Chu gives license to steal government patentsSmart Grid News

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Obama administration officials coming to Twin Cities to promote business ... - MinnPost.com

Entrepreneur News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 14:12

Obama administration officials coming to Twin Cities to promote business ...
MinnPost.com
... particularly by streamlining regulation and removing barriers for growth — as a way to improve the nation's economy. The goal of the Startup America plan is to "dramatically increase the prevalence and success of America's entrepreneurs."

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Business 2011 - Optimism, But Heed the Lessons - The Business Insider

Financial News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 13:38

Business 2011 - Optimism, But Heed the Lessons
The Business Insider
Others focused on reducing overhead and expenses, but they needed a balanced strategy, along with new lines of credit and financing. More focus on strategic planning. Small business owners now recognize the importance of planning amid the new economic ...

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Lehman, Innkeepers, Vitro, GM, Cabrini Medical: Bankruptcy - BusinessWeek

Financial News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 13:38

Lehman, Innkeepers, Vitro, GM, Cabrini Medical: Bankruptcy
BusinessWeek
Hilco also gave up a right of first refusal to conduct going- out-of-business sales at any stores that close. The creditors' committee said it obtained a more favorable financing proposal from an affiliate of liquidator Gordon Brothers Group LLC. ...

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American Apparel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Financial Results ... - Business Wire (press release)

Financial News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 13:36

Globe and Mail
American Apparel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Financial Results ...
Business Wire (press release)
Last October, I was hired as Acting President to build the operating management team and bring additional operating disciplines to the business. In February 2011, John Luttrell joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer. Marty Staff joined American ...
American Apparel says it's facing Chapter 11 — or 7Chicago Breaking Business - Tribune
American Apparel Takes 4Q Hit, Warns of BankruptcyFox Business

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Vatican anti-money laundering law goes into effect; people bringing $14K ... - CanadianBusiness.com

Financial News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 13:35

Vatican anti-money laundering law goes into effect; people bringing $14K ...
CanadianBusiness.com
The most significant change in the Vatican's way of doing business is the creation of the financial watchdog agency, the Financial Information Authority, or AIF, which is tasked with ensuring all Vatican financial transactions comply with the new ...

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Caterina Fake on Stepping into the Unknown - BNET (blog)

Entrepreneur News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 13:03

BNET (blog)
Caterina Fake on Stepping into the Unknown
BNET (blog)
At 41, the no-nonsense entrepreneur describes herself as always “self-directed, self-motivated and self-employed.” While she chose to work for Yahoo after the search giant acquired Flickr in 2005, it wasn't long before she returned to startup mode. ...

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Asia Entertainment & Resources Ltd. Announces Fourth Quarter and 2010 ... - Business Wire (press release)

Financial News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 12:02

Asia Entertainment & Resources Ltd. Announces Fourth Quarter and 2010 ...
Business Wire (press release)
AERL's related parties have increased financing from $58.0 million as of September 30, 2010 to $61.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2010, an increase of $3.1 million, which was due to high business volume and Rolling Chip Turnover and which ...

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PPL Completes Acquisition of U.K. Electric Distribution Business - PR Newswire (press release)

Financial News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 11:21

The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
PPL Completes Acquisition of U.K. Electric Distribution Business
PR Newswire (press release)
To complete closing, PPL used acquisition financing under a syndicated bridge facility arranged by Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse. The permanent financing plan includes a combination of common stock, equity units and debt. ...
PPL Closes Purchase Of U.K. Electric Distribution Business - Quick FactsRTT News
PPL Boosts 2011 Guidance On Completion Of UK Power DealNASDAQ

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Bernanke Cash Drives Junk Frenzy as JPMorgan Faces Competition - BusinessWeek

Financial News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 11:17

Bernanke Cash Drives Junk Frenzy as JPMorgan Faces Competition
BusinessWeek
LaBranche & Co. in New York shut its credit-brokerage business in July. Chapdelaine Credit Partners closed after an agreement to receive capital from Primus Financial Holdings Ltd. fell through, people familiar with the matter said in January. ...

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Waiting for a cheque from Ciena - Ottawa Citizen

Entrepreneur News - Fri, 04/01/2011 - 11:14

Waiting for a cheque from Ciena
Ottawa Citizen
He was on campus Tuesday morning to give a speech aimed at student entrepreneurs about ways to grow a successful start-up business. Not so many years ago, Charles Chi says he was an average student at Carleton University, pressured into a ...

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