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Opera Software sees more telco browser deals soon

By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009

* Vodafone partnership generates cash, clients * Expects more frame agreements * Big potential from Nintendo Wii, TV browsers By Joachim Dagenborg OSLO, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Norway’s Opera Software is achieving growth through its recent framework agreements with European and U.S. telecom firms, and expects to sign more such deals, the Internet browser maker said on Thursday

US STOCKS-Wall St set to rise on claims data; housing eyed

By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009

* Weekly jobless claims fall more than forecast * August existing homes sales data on tap * Investors eye G20 meeting * Futures: Dow up 34 pts, S&P up 4.1, Nasdaq up 9 (Updates with jobless claims data) By Edward Krudy NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Wall Street was set to rise at the open on Thursday after an unexpected fall in initial weekly jobless claims boosted optimism the labor market may be stabilizing. The number of U.S.

Baer’s Artio IPO raises larger than expected $650mln

By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009

* Artio IPO prices at $26, top of range * Ups number of shares sold by 9.3 percent * Parent Julius Baer to give strategy update Sept. 25 * IPO proceeds of $650 mln to boost acquisition war chest * Baer shares up 0.2 percent, outperform European peers (Updates shares, writes through) By Jason Rhodes and Phil Wahba ZURICH/NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Julius Baer Holding AG’s U.S. asset management arm Artio Global Investors Inc raised a greater than expected $650 million from its initial public offering, helping its parent build its acquisition war chest.

EU executive wary over derivatives trading change

By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009

By Huw Jones LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Forcing over-the-counter derivatives onto exchanges could contradict other EU laws that promote competition in trading, an official with the bloc’s executive body said on Thursday. Turmoil from the demise of Lehman Brothers bank a year ago and problems with the near-collapse of insurer AIG prompted global leaders to call for tougher rules to regulate the vast $600 trillion OTC derivatives markets

Ukraine’s Naftogaz say to offer 9.5 pct on bond swap

By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009

(Repeats to additional subscribers) By Sebastian Tong LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Ukrainian energy firm Naftogaz said on Thursday it would offer holders of $500 million worth of Eurobonds maturing next week new sovereign-backed bonds with a coupon of 9.5 percent and a new maturity of five-years. Trading on the bond was earlier halted on Luxembourg’s Stock Exchange, which cited violation of its regulations. Naftogaz, which has often been at the centre of rows between Ukraine and Russia over gas supply and prices, also said in a statement that bondholders deciding to participate in the offer after a deadline of Oct 8 would face a five percent exchange penalty.

US STOCKS-Futures flat as housing, jobless claims data ahead

By admin on September 24, 2009

* Weekly jobless claims, August housing data on tap * Investors eye G20 meeting * Futures: Dow off 1 pts, S&P off 0.1, Nasdaq up 1.75 (Updates with analyst comment) NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were flat on Thursday as investors awaited the latest housing and jobless data and continued to digest a policy statement from the Federal Reserve that sent shares lower in the last session. In a sign the housing recovery is gathering momentum, sales of existing homes are expected to have risen for a fifth consecutive month in August, reaching their highest level in two years as buyers take advantage of a first-time home buyer tax credit.

Oil stays below $69 in noon European trading on jump in US crude supplies

By admin on September 24, 2009

VIENNA - Oil prices dropped further below $69 a barrel Thursday, after an unexpected jump in U.S. crude inventories suggested consumer demand remains in the doldrums

Negotiating Salary: Too Risky Right Now?

By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009

Column By MICHELLE GOODMAN Sept. 24, 2009 Last fall I wrote about the between applicants and employers: whose job it is to name a dollar amount first. Experts say that despite the recession, it’s still worth it to negotiate for a higher…

Court: Culp’s lawsuit against LA Zoo can resume (AP)

By admin on September 24, 2009

AP - Actor Robert Culp can move ahead with a lawsuit to stop construction of an elephant exhibit at the Los Angeles Zoo.

‘Housewives’ actress Eva Longoria back to school (AP)

By admin on September 24, 2009

AP - Eva Longoria Parker says she is going back to school to learn about her Mexican roots.

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