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batchsize=10; event_count=10; year=2010; month=3; day=16; hour=19; minute=32; second=1;
event_date=2010-03-16 19:09:25; sort_date=40253.798206;
Celent Acknowledges CSC's Successful Software, Awards 'Model Insurer' Title to ...
TMCnet -
22 minutes ago
Phoenix Companies, Inc
(PNX) -
Mike Fitzgerald
at
Celent
Mike Fitzgerald
, a senior analyst in Celent's insurance practice said that
Phoenix
had been selected as a Model Insurer because it had optimized use of infrastructure and had improved use of channels while contributing to higher staff productivity, and further added that in today's economic scenario, the winning insurers would be the ones who were able to leverage all available resources to the maximum to meet market challenges.
Mike Fitzgerald
, a senior analyst in Celent's insurance practice said that
Phoenix
had been selected as a Model Insurer because it had optimized use of infrastructure and had improved use of channels while contributing to higher staff productivity, and further added that in today's economic scenario, the winning insurers would be the ones who were able to leverage all available resources to the maximum to meet market challenges.
Michael W. Risley, president of CSC's Life Insurance and Annuity Division, was all praise for
Phoenix
and congratulated it for adding to the list of Model Insurers who had received recognition for innovative use of technology. Risley was proud of CSC's ability to help clients transform their business, increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer services. CSC is a global leader in providing technology enabled solutions and services through three primary lines of business
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<span class="sent"><span class="analyst">Mike Fitzgerald</span>, a senior analyst in Celent's insurance practice said that <span class="company">Phoenix</span> had been selected as a Model Insurer because it had optimized use of infrastructure and had improved use of channels while contributing to higher staff productivity, and further added that in today's economic scenario, the winning insurers would be the ones who were able to leverage all available resources to the maximum to meet market challenges.</span> Michael W. Risley, president of CSC's Life Insurance and Annuity Division, was all praise for <span class="company">Phoenix</span> and congratulated it for adding to the list of Model Insurers who had received recognition for innovative use of technology. Risley was proud of CSC's ability to help clients transform their business, increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer services. CSC is a global leader in providing technology enabled solutions and services through three primary lines of business....<span class="sent"><span class="analyst">Mike Fitzgerald</span>, a senior analyst in Celent's insurance practice said that <span class="company">Phoenix</span> had been selected as a Model Insurer because it had optimized use of infrastructure and had improved use of channels while contributing to higher staff productivity, and further added that in today's economic scenario, the winning insurers would be the on
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event_date=2010-03-16 19:05:24; sort_date=40253.795417;
US close: Fed holds rates again
ShareCast -
26 minutes ago
Boston Scientific Corporation
(BSX) -
Goldman Sachs
Boston Scientific
was higher even though
Goldman Sachs
downgraded the medical device maker to sell' after it stopped selling its implantable cardiac defibrillators because of an error in its filings with the FDA.
Boston Scientific
was higher even though
Goldman Sachs
downgraded the medical device maker to sell' after it stopped selling its implantable cardiac defibrillators because of an error in its filings with the FDA.
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<span class="sent"><span class="company">Boston Scientific</span> was higher even though <span class="analyst">Goldman Sachs</span> downgraded the medical device maker to sell' after it stopped selling its implantable cardiac defibrillators because of an error in its filings with the FDA.</span>
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event_date=2010-03-16 19:04:10; sort_date=40253.794560;
Insurers gain as Fed rates stick; device makers trade places
MarketWatch -
27 minutes ago
Coventry Healthcare Management Corporation
-
Goldman Sachs
Coventry Healthcare
( CVH 25.15 , +0.72 , +2.95% ) gained 3% after
Goldman Sachs
analyst Matthew Borsch upgraded the company's shares to neutral from sell.
Coventry Healthcare
( CVH 25.15 , +0.72 , +2.95% ) gained 3% after
Goldman Sachs
analyst Matthew Borsch upgraded the company's shares to neutral from sell.
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<span class="sent"><span class="company">Coventry Healthcare</span> ( CVH 25.15 , +0.72 , +2.95% ) gained 3% after <span class="analyst">Goldman Sachs</span> analyst Matthew Borsch upgraded the company's shares to neutral from sell.</span>
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event_date=2010-03-16 18:56:56; sort_date=40253.789537;
Michael Hiltzik: The truth about Lehman Bros. ...
L.A. Land -
35 minutes ago
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.
(LEHMQ) -
Lauren Beale
at
L.A. Land
Michael Hiltzik: The truth about
Lehman
Bros. . turns out to be even worse than anyone could have expected. As the bankruptcy examiner's report cited by my Wednesday column alleges,
Lehman
drifted into wholesale fraud as its financial condition deteriorated in the year before it filed for bankruptcy in September 2008.
Michael Hiltzik: The truth about
Lehman
Bros. . turns out to be even worse than anyone could have expected. As the bankruptcy examiner's report cited by my Wednesday column alleges,
Lehman
drifted into wholesale fraud as its financial condition deteriorated in the year before it filed for bankruptcy in September 2008.
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Michael Hiltzik: The truth about <span class="company">Lehman</span> Bros. . turns out to be even worse than anyone could have expected. As the bankruptcy examiner's report cited by my Wednesday column alleges, <span class="company">Lehman</span> drifted into wholesale fraud as its financial condition deteriorated in the year before it filed for bankruptcy in September 2008.
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event_date=2010-03-16 18:53:14; sort_date=40253.786968;
Macau may take back land promised to casino operators
ReviewJournal.com - Business -
38 minutes ago
Las Vegas Sands Corp.
(LVS) -
William Lerner
at
Union Gaming Group
Union Gaming Group principal
Bill Lerner
thought nervous investors who were anticipating "explicit measures" to slow gaming growth in Macau found some relief in Chui's remarks.
Sterne Agee gaming analyst David Bain said casino company shareholders are concerned "the new chief executive may be utilizing some specific language about needing to diversify or cap the growth in Macau.". But the Chinese government, he said, may wait until after
Las Vegas Sands
opens its $5.5 billion resort complex in Singapore next month before enacting any new gambling legislation.
Union Gaming Group principal
Bill Lerner
thought nervous investors who were anticipating "explicit measures" to slow gaming growth in Macau found some relief in Chui's remarks.
Lerner said the Chinese government's actions to curb money and visitation into Macau could lessen 2010's annual growth. In 2009, Macau casinos collected $15.5 billion in gaming revenues, a 14 percent increase over 2008
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Sterne Agee gaming analyst David Bain said casino company shareholders are concerned "the new chief executive may be utilizing some specific language about needing to diversify or cap the growth in Macau.". But the Chinese government, he said, may wait until after <span class="company">Las Vegas Sands</span> opens its $5.5 billion resort complex in Singapore next month before enacting any new gambling legislation.<span class="sent"> Union Gaming Group principal <span class="analyst">Bill Lerner</span> thought nervous investors who were anticipating "explicit measures" to slow gaming growth in Macau found some relief in Chui's remarks.</span> Lerner said the Chinese government's actions to curb money and visitation into Macau could lessen 2010's annual growth. In 2009, Macau casinos collected $15.5 billion in gaming revenues, a 14 percent increase over 2008....Sterne Agee gaming analyst David Bain said casino company shareholders are concerned "the new chief executive may be utilizing some specific language about needing to diversify or cap the growth in Macau.". But the Chinese government, he said, may wait until after <span class="company">Las Vegas Sands</span> opens its $5.5 billion resort complex in Singapore next month before enacting any new gambling legislation.<span class="sent"> Union Gaming Group principal <span class="analyst">Bill Lerner</span> thought nervous investors who were anticipating "explicit measures" to slow gaming growth in Macau found some relief i
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event_date=2010-03-16 18:53:09; sort_date=40253.786910;
Macau may take back land promised to casino operators
ReviewJournal.com - Business -
38 minutes ago
Las Vegas Sands Corp.
(LVS) -
David Bain
at
Sterne Agee
Sterne Agee gaming analyst
David Bain
said casino company shareholders are concerned "the new chief executive may be utilizing some specific language about needing to diversify or cap the growth in Macau.".
Sterne Agee gaming analyst
David Bain
said casino company shareholders are concerned "the new chief executive may be utilizing some specific language about needing to diversify or cap the growth in Macau.".
But the Chinese government, he said, may wait until after
Las Vegas Sands
opens its $5.5 billion resort complex in Singapore next month before enacting any new gambling legislation. Union Gaming Group principal Bill Lerner thought nervous investors who were anticipating "explicit measures" to slow gaming growth in Macau found some relief in Chui's remarks. Lerner said the Chinese government's actions to curb money and visitation into Macau could lessen 2010's annual growth. In 2009, Macau casinos collected $15.5 billion in gaming revenues, a 14 percent increase over 2008.
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<span class="sent">Sterne Agee gaming analyst <span class="analyst">David Bain</span> said casino company shareholders are concerned "the new chief executive may be utilizing some specific language about needing to diversify or cap the growth in Macau.".</span> But the Chinese government, he said, may wait until after <span class="company">Las Vegas Sands</span> opens its $5.5 billion resort complex in Singapore next month before enacting any new gambling legislation. Union Gaming Group principal Bill Lerner thought nervous investors who were anticipating "explicit measures" to slow gaming growth in Macau found some relief in Chui's remarks. Lerner said the Chinese government's actions to curb money and visitation into Macau could lessen 2010's annual growth. In 2009, Macau casinos collected $15.5 billion in gaming revenues, a 14 percent increase over 2008.
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event_date=2010-03-16 18:50:34; sort_date=40253.785116;
Simon Prepares New Offer for General Growth
New York Times - DealBook -
41 minutes ago
Simon Property Group, Inc.
(SPG) -
New York Times - DealBook
6:47 p.m. Updated The
Simon Property Group
is preparing to raise its $10 billion offer for General Growth Properties in a bid to overcome a rival plan proposed by the bankrupt mall operator in concert with Brookfield Asset Management , people briefed on the matter told DealBook on Tuesday. Simon told General Growth in a letter sent Monday night that it expects to deliver a new proposal within the next few days, these people said. While there were no details on what the new offer would look like, Simon said it expects to allay concerns about antitrust issues and financing.
6:47 p.m. Updated The
Simon Property Group
is preparing to raise its $10 billion offer for General Growth Properties in a bid to overcome a rival plan proposed by the bankrupt mall operator in concert with Brookfield Asset Management , people briefed on the matter told DealBook on Tuesday. Simon told General Growth in a letter sent Monday night that it expects to deliver a new proposal within the next few days, these people said. While there were no details on what the new offer would look like, Simon said it expects to allay concerns about antitrust issues and financing.
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6:47 p.m. Updated The <span class="company">Simon Property Group</span> is preparing to raise its $10 billion offer for General Growth Properties in a bid to overcome a rival plan proposed by the bankrupt mall operator in concert with Brookfield Asset Management , people briefed on the matter told DealBook on Tuesday. Simon told General Growth in a letter sent Monday night that it expects to deliver a new proposal within the next few days, these people said. While there were no details on what the new offer would look like, Simon said it expects to allay concerns about antitrust issues and financing.
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event_date=2010-03-16 18:50:33; sort_date=40253.785104;
Simon Prepares New Offer for General Growth
New York Times - DealBook -
41 minutes ago
Brookfield Asset Management Inc.
(BAM.A) -
New York Times - DealBook
6:47 p.m. Updated The Simon Property Group is preparing to raise its $10 billion offer for General Growth Properties in a bid to overcome a rival plan proposed by the bankrupt mall operator in concert with
Brookfield Asset Management
, people briefed on the matter told DealBook on Tuesday. Simon told General Growth in a letter sent Monday night that it expects to deliver a new proposal within the next few days, these people said. While there were no details on what the new offer would look like, Simon said it expects to allay concerns about antitrust issues and financing.
6:47 p.m. Updated The Simon Property Group is preparing to raise its $10 billion offer for General Growth Properties in a bid to overcome a rival plan proposed by the bankrupt mall operator in concert with
Brookfield Asset Management
, people briefed on the matter told DealBook on Tuesday. Simon told General Growth in a letter sent Monday night that it expects to deliver a new proposal within the next few days, these people said. While there were no details on what the new offer would look like, Simon said it expects to allay concerns about antitrust issues and financing.
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6:47 p.m. Updated The Simon Property Group is preparing to raise its $10 billion offer for General Growth Properties in a bid to overcome a rival plan proposed by the bankrupt mall operator in concert with <span class="company">Brookfield Asset Management</span> , people briefed on the matter told DealBook on Tuesday. Simon told General Growth in a letter sent Monday night that it expects to deliver a new proposal within the next few days, these people said. While there were no details on what the new offer would look like, Simon said it expects to allay concerns about antitrust issues and financing.
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event_date=2010-03-16 18:45:31; sort_date=40253.781609;
Even After Warning, Palm Faces Close Scrutiny
Hong Kong Herald -
46 minutes ago
Palm Inc
(PALM) -
Michael Walkley
at
Piper Jaffray
Even so, market reports have indicated that the handsets are struggling to compete with better known products such as the BlackBerry and Motorola Droid."While
Palm
recently increased its marketing campaign and in store training of Verizon store reps, our checks indicated continued weak sell through trends,"
Mike Walkley
, wireless analyst for Piper Jaffray, wrote in a note to clients last week.
Even so, market reports have indicated that the handsets are struggling to compete with better known products such as the BlackBerry and Motorola Droid."While
Palm
recently increased its marketing campaign and in store training of Verizon store reps, our checks indicated continued weak sell through trends,"
Mike Walkley
, wireless analyst for Piper Jaffray, wrote in a note to clients last week.
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<span class="sent">Even so, market reports have indicated that the handsets are struggling to compete with better known products such as the BlackBerry and Motorola Droid."While <span class="company">Palm</span> recently increased its marketing campaign and in store training of Verizon store reps, our checks indicated continued weak sell through trends," <span class="analyst">Mike Walkley</span>, wireless analyst for Piper Jaffray, wrote in a note to clients last week.</span>
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event_date=2010-03-16 18:45:30; sort_date=40253.781597;
Even After Warning, Palm Faces Close Scrutiny
Hong Kong Herald -
46 minutes ago
Palm Inc
(PALM) -
Jeff Fidacaro
at
Susquehanna Financial Group
Palm
said it expects to end the period with more than $500 million in cash and equivalents.
Jeff Fidacaro
of Susquehanna estimates that
Palm
has enough cash to last the next 6 7 quarters, unless it raises more.
Cash burn will also be under the microscope.
Palm
said it expects to end the period with more than $500 million in cash and equivalents.
Jeff Fidacaro
of Susquehanna estimates that
Palm
has enough cash to last the next 6 7 quarters, unless it raises more.
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Cash burn will also be under the microscope.<span class="sent"> <span class="company">Palm</span> said it expects to end the period with more than $500 million in cash and equivalents. <span class="analyst">Jeff Fidacaro</span> of Susquehanna estimates that <span class="company">Palm</span> has enough cash to last the next 6 7 quarters, unless it raises more.</span>...<span class="sent"><span class="analyst">Jeff Fidacaro</span> of Susquehanna estimates that <span class="company">Palm</span> has enough cash to last the next 6 7 quarters, unless it raises more. "We believe <span class="company">Palm</span> faces the dilemma of lack of unit scale to achieve operating leverage and increased near term marketing spend on print.</span>
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