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Standard Life annual profits jump to $109 million from just $3 million
"In Canada, Standard Life has delivered a strong performance in 2009, despite the uncertain market conditions," president Joseph Iannicelli said in a release Wednesday.
G4S Justice Services LLC Selects PerSay as their Voice Biometrics vendor
G4S Justice Services LLC, the world's leading international electronic monitoring group announced today that it has selected PerSay as its Voice Biometrics technology vendor.
Turquoise appoints new IT head
Turquoise has announced its new management structure following the completion of its takeover by the London Stock Exchange .
Financial Times 100-share index is up 1.27 points at midday to 5,603.57
At midday on Wednesday at the London Stock Exchange, the Financial Times 100-share index is up 1.27 points to 5,603.57. You are currently not logged into this site.
Tullett Prebon shares surge on takeover hopes
Shares of broker Tullett Prebon jumped as much as 25% Wednesday, rallying after the U.K. interdealer said it's in preliminary talks that could lead to a takeover bid.
OAO Novatek UK Regulatory Announcement: Notification by persons...
OAO NOVATEK has received notice from a member of the Company's Management Board regarding a change in their direct equity stake of ordinary shares of NOVATEK.
UPDATE 1-Norseman Gold lowers FY production forecast
Miner Norseman Gold Plc cut its full-year production outlook, saying its Bullen Decline mine was unlikely to return to its expected production profile prior to June 2010, sending its shares down 10.4 percent.
Neuropharm Group plc to Mull Voluntary Liquidation to Return Cash
Neuropharm Group plc , a speciality pharmaceutical company focused on neurodevelopmental disorders, today provides an update to shareholders on developments in relation to the proposed sale or merger of the Company.
UPDATE 1-Yule Catto FY profit rises; to resume div in 2010
British chemicals maker Yule Catto & Co Plc reported a 27 percent rise in full-year pretax profit, helped by cost cuts and a weaker pound, and said it was comfortable with the 2010 market view.
Standard Life reports improved 2009 results in Canada
Note: All figures are based on Canadian GAAP measures and shown in Canadian dollars.
QuEST Global Engineering to invest US$50m in Singapore for global HQ
SINGAPORE : QuEST Global Engineering is spending US$50 million over the next five years on a new global headquarters in Singapore.
U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fluctuate After S&P's Advance; Citigroup Rallies
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed after the Standard & Poora s 500 Index closed at a seven-week high yesterday.
London Stock Exchange puts in new IT head at Turquoise
The London Stock Exchange has announced a new management team for Turquoise including the creation of the position of head of technology.
Adventure Capital a " Advice for the Millennial Investor
In the 2000s popular news was often published with a relatively negative connotation regarding the "emerging markets" of South America, West Asia, and Africa - " Adventurous Investor - " New Frontier - " Navigating Uncharted Waters, are the kinds of subject titles that we've seen in the past decade.
Tullett Prebon Says It's Discussing Possible Sale of Company; Shares Jump
Tullett Prebon Plc , the British inter-dealer broker led by Terry Smith , said ita s in talks about a possible sale of the company.
FTSE 100 preview: Shares follow US down
The FTSE 100 is seen edging lower on Wednesday, extending the previous session's slight losses after lacklustre trading overnight on Wall Street and in Asia, and as investors await UK industrial production numbers.
UPDATE 1-Tanfield gets 37 mln stg bid for electric vehicle unit
Britain's Tanfield Group Plc said Smith Electric Vehicles US offered to buy the assets of its electric vehicle division for 37 million pounds in cash, sending its shares up as much as 44 percent.
UPDATE 1-Neuropharm to mull voluntary liquidation to return cash
British autism specialist Neuropharm Group said it would explore proposing a members' voluntary liquidation, amid continued uncertainty about an offer for the firm, sending its shares up 33 percent.
UPDATE 1-ViaLogy wins renewable energy contract with Enel
ViaLogy said it signed a contract with the North American unit of Enel Green Power to identify geothermal drilling locations in Nevada, sending its shares up 10 percent.
FTSE up 0.2 pct; commodities gain, defensives weak
Britain's top share index edged 0.2 percent higher in early trade on Wednesday, echoing muted overwnight moves in Asia and the United States, with weakness in defensive issues offset by gains in miners and oils.