Topic: Buisiness and Economy

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: CA fires nine in connection with probe

Posted by admin on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 - 02:07 AM

	SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Computer Associates on Monday fired nine employees related to an internal probe and an ongoing federal investigation of the software maker's accounting practices. Read full article: 'CA fires nine in connection with probe'

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Articles: Report pegs Shell problems on exec battles

Posted by admin on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 - 02:05 AM

	A tense and at times hostile relationship between the two most powerful executives of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group lay at the heart of its problems with overstated oil and gas reserves, according to a summary of an internal inquiry that was made public by the company Monday. Read full article: 'Report pegs Shell problems on exec battles'

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Articles: Succession plan can be critical

Posted by admin on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 - 02:03 AM

	The death of McDonald's 60-year-old chairman and CEO, Jim Cantalupo, on Monday points up one of the most critical issues facing corporations: succession planning. Read full article: 'Succession plan can be critical'

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Articles: Rockwood makes €2.25bn specialty chemicals buy

Posted by admin on Monday, April 19, 2004 - 02:39 AM

	Frankfurt - German industrial concern MG Technologies announced Monday it has sold its specialised chemical company Dynamit Nobel to US firm Rockwood for €2.25 billion (R17.39 billion). Read full article: 'Rockwood makes €2.25bn specialty chemicals buy'

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Articles: Ahold pares losses for 2003

Posted by admin on Monday, April 19, 2004 - 02:36 AM

	Ahold, the Dutch retail group, substantially reduced its losses in 2003, despite slumping sales and the shake-up that followed its accounting scandal last year. Read full article: 'Ahold pares losses for 2003'

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Articles: Nokia sees hammered by warning

Posted by admin on Friday, April 16, 2004 - 07:38 AM

	HELSINKI (Reuters) - Mobile phone maker Nokia has warned of another tough quarter as cheaper, funkier phones from competitors have eaten into its market lead, sending its shares sharply lower. Read full article: 'Nokia sees hammered by warning'

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Articles: Samsung rakes in record profit

Posted by admin on Friday, April 16, 2004 - 07:21 AM

	Samsung Electronics said Friday its quarterly profit almost tripled to a record on roaring demand for its chips, cell phones and flat screens, and the company forecast a solid second quarter. Read full article: 'Samsung rakes in record profit'

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Articles: Housing Starts Rise 6.4% in March

Posted by admin on Friday, April 16, 2004 - 07:19 AM

	Housing construction rebounded with gusto in March, rising by 6.4 percent, the largest increase in 10 months. But production at America's industries fell. Read full article: 'Housing Starts Rise 6.4% in March'

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Articles: IBM enjoys strong Q1 gains

Posted by admin on Friday, April 16, 2004 - 07:17 AM

	Computer services giant IBM Corp. reported stronger first-quarter results after Thursday's market close, crediting its own ability to adapt to changes in the market. Read full article: 'IBM enjoys strong Q1 gains'

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Articles: Retail Sales Reported Up 1.8 Percent in March

Posted by admin on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 01:12 AM

	U.S. retail sales increased in March by the largest amount in a year, a sign the economy is back in the groove. Read full article: 'Retail Sales Reported Up 1.8 Percent in March'

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