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Stewart Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2011 - PR Newswire (press release)

Financial News - Thu, 04/28/2011 - 11:05

Stewart Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2011
PR Newswire (press release)
Such forward-looking statements relate to future, not past, events and often address our expected future business and financial performance. These statements often contain words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," ...

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Acorda Therapeutics to Host Conference Call to Report First Quarter 2011 ... - Business Wire (press release)

Financial News - Thu, 04/28/2011 - 11:02

Acorda Therapeutics to Host Conference Call to Report First Quarter 2011 ...
Business Wire (press release)
HAWTHORNE, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) announced today that it will host a conference call and live audio webcast to report its financial results for the first quarter of 2011 on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 8:30 am ET ...

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PulteGroup, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2011 Financial Results - PR Newswire (press release)

Financial News - Thu, 04/28/2011 - 10:36

PulteGroup, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2011 Financial Results
PR Newswire (press release)
... developments and uncertainties that may affect our business in the future. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among other things: interest rate changes and the availability of mortgage financing; continued volatility in, ...

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MMV Financial Provides $2MM Follow-on Financing to UIEvolution - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Financial News - Thu, 04/28/2011 - 09:09

MMV Financial Provides $2MM Follow-on Financing to UIEvolution
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
"We appreciate MMV's flexibility in structuring a deal that suited our growth requirements and business needs. Also their ability to close quickly allowed me to focus on our business instead of a lengthy financing process." Since its inception in 2000, ...

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Exelon Said to Be Near $7.7 Billion Purchase of Constellation - BusinessWeek

Financial News - Thu, 04/28/2011 - 04:53

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Exelon Said to Be Near $7.7 Billion Purchase of Constellation
BusinessWeek
Constellation used the money to shore up its energy- marketing business and avert bankruptcy after the 2008 financial collapse. The company's shares have risen 19 percent since it rejected the Buffett offer. In the plan now being discussed with Exelon, ...
Exelon Pursuing ConstellationWall Street Journal

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Why Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Leaving the US - BusinessWeek

Entrepreneur News - Thu, 04/28/2011 - 00:32

Why Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Leaving the US
BusinessWeek
"We want more Andy Groves here in the United States," he told the crowd, touching on the Hungarian-born entrepreneur's startup success. "We don't want them starting Intel in China or starting it in France." Sadly, our President didn't back his words ...

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The 10 keys to effectively delegating - SmartCompany.com.au

Entrepreneur News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 23:14

The 10 keys to effectively delegating
SmartCompany.com.au
In the early stage of any start-up, the entrepreneur has many roles. They are not only the managing director but also the human resources director, office manager, chief accountant and bookkeeper, head of sales and, if necessary, the cleaner. ...

Sterling National Bank's CEO John Millman: Q&A - TheStreet.com

Financial News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 21:36

TheStreet.com

Sterling National Bank's CEO John Millman: Q&A
TheStreet.com
Sterling National Bank has a unique business model as a community bank operating in New York City, with experience in providing sophisticated services, including asset-based lending, trade financing and factoring, going back to the 1930's. ...
Sterling Bancorp to Repay TARP Funds in FullSacramento Bee

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Chicago-Based Startup Incubator Adds 10 New Companies to Its Roster - Mashable

Entrepreneur News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 21:23

Chicago-Based Startup Incubator Adds 10 New Companies to Its Roster
Mashable
Along with a $25000 seed investment, all 10 startups in this year's class also get office space, legal assistance and mentorship from Chicago entrepreneurs. Thanks to the success of Y Combinator, the startup accelerator that boasts Reddit, Justin.tv, ...

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Cadence Reports Q1 2011 Financial Results - Marketwire (press release)

Financial News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 20:13

Cadence Reports Q1 2011 Financial Results
Marketwire (press release)
During the Quiet Period, Cadence's representatives will not comment on Cadence's business outlook, financial results or expectations. The Quiet Period will extend until the day when Cadence's Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Release is published, ...

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Business Credit Reports Expert Reveals The Essential Requirements To Securing ... - The Open Press (press release)

Financial News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 18:53

Business Credit Reports Expert Reveals The Essential Requirements To Securing ...
The Open Press (press release)
SearchBusinessCreditReports.com, an online resource for everything about business credit reports, notes that determining financial health is the first step in finding the best financing for business, and the only way to accomplish this is to look at ...

Delphi Said to Set Rate on $2.4 Billion of Loans for Buyback - BusinessWeek

Financial News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 18:46

Delphi Said to Set Rate on $2.4 Billion of Loans for Buyback
BusinessWeek
led financing includes a $250 million term loan A and a $1 billion revolving line of credit both due in five years, the person said. The company will also sell $1.1 billion of unsecured notes as part of the transaction.

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On the Importance of Failing - NBC Chicago (blog)

Entrepreneur News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 18:36

On the Importance of Failing
NBC Chicago (blog)
They all had multiple business failures before launching their successful enterprises. Look around at some of the most successful startup communities in the US, you will find one very common trait: they all embrace failure as a necessity for innovation ...

CIT Group's CEO Discusses Q1 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha

Financial News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 18:04

CIT Group's CEO Discusses Q1 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha
For information about risk factors relating to the business, please refer to our 2010 Form 10-K that was filed with the SEC in March. Any references to certain non-GAAP financial measures are meant to provide meaningful insights and are reconciled with ...

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A Framework For Brainstorming New Startup Ideas - The Business Insider

Entrepreneur News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 17:21

A Framework For Brainstorming New Startup Ideas
The Business Insider
As a VC, it is pretty common to see entrepreneurs that have come from technical backgrounds figure out some very cool new technology, and want to start a company around that. They have only one of the two requirements for a successful startup idea. ...

Getting Indian Entrepreneurship Right - Wall Street Journal

Entrepreneur News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 16:41

Getting Indian Entrepreneurship Right
Wall Street Journal
In other words, the most successful countries tend to be those that are the most hospitable for entrepreneurs. Fostering entrepreneurship can provide Delhi with a huge bang for its policy buck, since even small policy changes can have a large benefit. ...

Small Business Financing Might Get Easier If SEC Eases Crowdfunding Regulations - The Business Insider

Financial News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 15:47

Small Business Financing Might Get Easier If SEC Eases Crowdfunding Regulations
The Business Insider
Back in January, I posted on Small Business Trends about the rise of crowdfunding as a possible solution for small business owners seeking financing. Closely related to peer-to-peer lending sites, such as Prosper.com, crowdfunding goes one step further ...

Small Business Financing Might Get Easier If SEC Eases Crowdfunding Regulations - Small Business Trends

Financial News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 15:38

Small Business Trends

Small Business Financing Might Get Easier If SEC Eases Crowdfunding Regulations
Small Business Trends
Back in January, I posted on Small Business Trends about the rise of crowdfunding as a possible solution for small business owners seeking financing. Closely related to peer-to-peer lending sites, such as Prosper.com, crowdfunding goes one step further ...

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ESM Puts Students on Track to Understand, Manage and Repay Loans - Business Wire (press release)

Financial News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 15:11

ESM Puts Students on Track to Understand, Manage and Repay Loans
Business Wire (press release)
(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESM, a provider of student lifecycle solutions to help schools enroll, graduate and place students, has expanded its services to include loan counseling support to help students repay their loans, as well as analytics services to help ...

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Chicago website SitterCity raises $22.6 million - Chicago Tribune

Financial News - Wed, 04/27/2011 - 15:05

Chicago website SitterCity raises $22.6 million
Chicago Tribune
Chicago-based Sittercity, a Chicago-based Web site that pairs customers with baby and pet sitters and other caregivers, has raised an additional $22.6 million in financing that it plans to use for expansion. The latest round of equity ...

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