Jan. 25, 2013 10:53

Have Apple Shares Run out of Steam? -- City Index UK

City Index UK: Apple announced its first quarter results after market close last night and roundly disappointed investors by missing market expectations. Luckily for some, spread betting is a great way to take a position on a company such as Apple...

Jan. 25, 2013 10:50

Traders Learn the Ropes With City Index Asia

City Index Asia -- It’s certainly a turbulent time to trade in the financial markets. The volatility caused by the recession and financial crisis means that there’s a lot to potentially gain or lose in today’s blustery economic climate. The opport...

Jan. 25, 2013 10:28

The Endless Battle Against the Undead, ‘Undead Slayer’ Launching January 24th

NHN Corporation (KSE: 035420) has announced that they will be globally launching the mobile hack-and-slash action game ‘Undead Slayer’ that has PC online game quality. The background of ‘Undead Slayer’ comes from a Chinese empire where the zombie ...

Jan. 25, 2013 09:02

Samsung Electronics Announces Earnings for Fourth Quarter in 2012

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced revenues of 56.06 trillion Korean won on a consolidated basis for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, a 7-percent increase quarter-on-quarter. Consolidated operating profit for the quarter hit ...

Jan. 24, 2013 20:45

OHL Enhances Security Operations With Descartes' Cloud-Based Air Cargo Advance Screening Solution

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that OHL, a leading global 3PL and freight forwarder, is enhancing its security operations with Descartes' cloud-ba...

Jan. 24, 2013 15:51

MATRIX Study to Explore Improved Detection and Management of Atrial Fibrillation with the Unique Lumax DX ICD

BIOTRONIK, a leading manufacturer of innovative medical technology, today announced the start of the large-scale international MATRIX study (Management and Detection of Atrial TachyarRhythmias in Patients Implanted with BIOTRONIK DX Systems). The ...

Jan. 24, 2013 11:23

Nikkei Continues to Slide -- Finspreads

Finspreads: Japan's Nikkei fell for a third consecutive day at the close of trading on Wednesday (January 23rd), with shares retreating on the back of a stronger yen. A stronger yen hit shares in many of the country's exporters, with Toyota droppi...

Jan. 24, 2013 11:22

Nikkei Records 10th Consecutive Weekly Gain -- City Index Asia

City Index Asia -- Japan‘s Nikkei index rose an average of 2.86 per cent to record another weekly gain for the 10th consecutive week, the market’s biggest winning streak since 1987. The gains have been attributed to exporters advancing on expectat...

Jan. 24, 2013 11:21

What to Make of Apple's 31% Decline & Will Gold Remain Supported? -- City Index UK

City Index UK: What to make of Apple‘s 31% decline over the last five months against equity indices’ resilience near five-year highs? And will gold remain supported by the mercy of central bankers? Markets‘ expectations of further asset purchases ...

Jan. 24, 2013 10:29

NASDAQ OMX Hosts 8th Annual Opening Bell From the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland

What: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. will open its market remotely from Davos, Switzerland at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. On Thursday, January 24th, NASDAQ OMX Chief Executive Officer, Bob Greifeld, and Executive Vice President, Bruce Aus...

Jan. 24, 2013 10:00

Micron Technology Announces Director Appointment

Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU) today announced the appointment of Richard M. Beyer to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Beyer was Chairman and CEO of Freescale Semiconductor from 2008 through June 2012 and continues to ...

Jan. 24, 2013 09:06

NASDAQ OMX Chosen to Power New East Africa Exchange

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that it has been selected as the technology partner for a new exchange, East Africa Exchange. NASDAQ OMX will deliver its widely deployed X-stream technology to power trading and clearing fo...

Jan. 23, 2013 15:24

XBT Holding Ltd. Dials Up Web and Mobile App Development with Acquisition of IBEE Solutions

XBT Holding Ltd., a global hosting and network solutions provider, today announced acquisition of India-based IBEE Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (IBEE Solutions) to meet the growing worldwide demand for intuitive yet powerful websites and visually ...

Jan. 23, 2013 13:34

GRAVITY COLLECTION, INC. Enters Into an Expansion of Its Equity Line Funding With Lambert Private Equity to USD $100,000,000.00

GRAVITY COLLECTION, INC. (GRAVITY) announced today it has signed an expansion of its Special Private Placement Agreement (SPPA) to USD $100,000,000.00 of equity line funding with Lambert Private Equity LLC (LAMBERT). GRAVITY COLLECTION's plan in t...

Jan. 23, 2013 11:47

Cortina's New 15g CDR and Backplane PHY Leads Industry in Performance, Density and Low Power

Cortina Systems, Inc. (Cortina®), delivering innovative technologies that link people and networks worldwide, today announced the industry leading CS4224, a 16-port backplane PHY, and CS4221, a 10-port CDR, both supporting data rates up to 15Gbps....

Jan. 23, 2013 11:34

James River Capitalises on Higher Gas Prices & Sir Stuart Rose Takes Over as Chairman of Ocado - Finspreads

Finspreads: Shares in James River Coal shot up at the end of trading on the Nasdaq yesterday (January 21st), as rising gas prices continue to improve the prospects for cheaper heating alternatives this winter. The sharp rise indicates a reversal i...

Jan. 23, 2013 11:34

Bank of Japan Disappoints Pulling Markets Lower; SABMiller Reports in Line With Expectations - City Index UK

City Index UK: The FTSE lost ground in early trading on Tuesday as investors paused for breath after hitting five-year highs in the previous session and markets struggled for direction. Acting as a backdrop was news that the Bank of Japan has rais...

Jan. 23, 2013 11:18

Micron Introduces New Solid-State Drive for Data Center Servers and Storage Platforms

Micron Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq:MU) today announced its next-generation solid state drive (SSD) for data center servers, appliances, and storage platforms that manage the volume and velocity of big data. The new Micron P400m SSD is a high-enduran...

Jan. 23, 2013 10:50

New Boutique Consulting Firm Firebird International Offers Direct Content Sales to Broadcast/Digital Media Buyers in Russia, C.I.S. for US Film Makers, Studios

Firebird International, staffed by experts in various technology and media-related fields, who have worked actively for years in Russia and the C.I.S., is actively seeking clients who produce high-quality generalized and niche content to sell for ...

Jan. 23, 2013 09:16

Limelight Appoints Robert Lento as Chief Executive Officer

Limelight Networks (Nasdaq:LLNW), a leader in digital presence management, today announced the appointment of Robert Lento as chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mr. Lento has been serving as the Company's Interim CEO since Novem...

Jan. 23, 2013 02:30

CEO Confidence in Growth Down

Only 36% of CEOs worldwide are ‘very confident’ of their company’s growth prospects in the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 16th Annual Global CEO Survey. That’s down from 40% who were ‘very confident’ of short term growth last year and 48% in 2...

Jan. 22, 2013 22:00

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators(ACER) Taps NASDAQ OMX's SMARTS for Pan-European Market Monitoring of EU Wholesale Energy Markets

NASDAQ OMX (Nasdaq:NDAQ) has been selected to deliver its SMARTS Integrity market surveillance system to the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), a central EU institution in the creation of a Single Energy Market to the benefit ...

Jan. 22, 2013 18:28

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS, 4Q 2012 EARNINGS CALL

Samsung Electronics warmly invites you to participate in its fourth quarter 2012 Earnings Release Conference Call. The earnings call includes a presentation on the results and business outlook, followed by a Q&A session. - English call: 25th Jan, ...

Jan. 22, 2013 13:54

2012 Tour Champion Williams Presented with Silver Alms Dish

Alpari World Match Racing World Champion Ian Williams was at the Garrard and Co in Mayfair, London today where he was presented with a Britannia silver Alms dish by the Tour in recognition of his title success last season. Having captured the titl...

Jan. 22, 2013 11:26

Algerian Hostage Crisis Adds to Oil's Reflationary Play -- City Index UK

City Index UK: The ongoing hostage crisis in Algeria’s highest-producing gas field adds a new element of risk to the oil equation, beyond the familiar “known” fear factors from Iran, Syria and Libya. The Algerian government’s armed reaction in les...

Jan. 22, 2013 11:24

Finisar Tumbles After Being Downgraded & Nikkei Slips From 32-Month High -- Finspreads

Finspreads: Shares in the optical module maker Finisar Corp tumbled at the close of trading on Friday (January 18th), after it was downgraded by investment bank Jefferies and Co, who said that demand for the company's optical communication compone...

Jan. 21, 2013 14:34

Qantas Orders Three Bombardier Q400 NextGen Airliners

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Australia‘’s largest domestic and international airline, Qantas Airways Limited has placed a firm order for three Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners. Based on the list price for the Q400 NextGen aircraft, th...

Jan. 21, 2013 10:52

Intel Profits Fall -- Finspreads

Finspreads - Intel, the world's largest maker of computer microchips, has announced a cut in its profits for the last three months of 2012. Net income over the last quarter of last year fell by 27 per cent to $2.7 billion, which still beat the fig...

Jan. 21, 2013 10:46

Chinese Growth Lifts UK Listed Miners & UK Retail Sales Eyed--City Index UK

City Index UK: Stronger than expected Chinese growth figures helped to lift UK listed miners in a slow start to trading on Friday in London. Chinese GDP bounced back to grow at 7.9% in the fourth quarter, its first growth in expansion for 7 quarte...

Jan. 20, 2013 11:54

Micron Technology Amends Inotera Memories Joint Venture With Nanya Technology Corporation

Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU) today announced that it has entered into agreements with Nanya Technology Corporation to amend their joint venture relationship involving Inotera Memories, Inc., a leading Taiwanese DRAM memory manufacturer, and...

Jan. 18, 2013 18:39

Kwon Jun Hyung Seeks Entry Into British Market With Fantasy Novel ‘Adventure stories of Jack, Land of the Bird’

‘Adventure stories of Jack, Land of the Bird’ is an exciting story about Jack and his friends setting out on an adventure. ‘Adventure stories of Jack. Land of the Bird’ is not just a fairy tale for children. It is a fantasy for children and adults...

Jan. 18, 2013 11:32

Gyeongsangbuk-Do Province takes Hallyu to Istanbul

Moving through Aug. 31 and Sept. 22, the Istanbul-Gyeongju Durya Kultur Expo 2013(ISTANBUL-GYEONGJU WORLD CULTURE EXPO 2013) is scheduled to take place in numerous major locations in Istanbul, including the Saint-Sophia Cathedral and the Taksim Sq...

Jan. 18, 2013 11:11

Singapore Strategy Webinars for City Index Traders in 2013

City Index is gearing up to host its first trading seminars of 2013. As one of the leading providers of online CFD and leveraged forex trading, City Index is continuing its essential trading webinars into the New Year. The sessions will be hosted ...

Jan. 18, 2013 11:10

Bundesbank Gold Move Is Merkel's Election Grab -- City Index UK

City Index UK: The news of the Bundesbank planning to repatriate parts of its gold reserves held in New York and Paris is triggering all sorts of gloomy interpretations regarding the global monetary system. Read Full Article at cityindex.co.uk: Bu...

Jan. 18, 2013 11:10

eBay Share Price Boosts From Sales Jump -- Finspreads

Finspreads -- The Christmas period proved to be a successful one for eBay, as the internet marketplace's share price jumped before the end of trading yesterday (January 16th) on the New York Stock Exchange. Source: eBay share price boosts from sal...

Jan. 18, 2013 11:09

Nikkei 225 Advances as Japan Praises Shinzo Abe -- City Index Asia

City Index Asia -- The Nikkei 225 rallied to 10801.57 points at close of play in Tokyo, as more than two-thirds of Japanese voters stated they support the Liberal Democratic Party prime minister's proposals for bringing about a recovery. Shinzo Ab...

Jan. 18, 2013 08:23

Synergy Pharmaceuticals Announces Closing of Merger With Callisto Pharmaceuticals

Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:SGYP), a developer of new drugs to treat gastrointestinal disorders and diseases, today announced that its previously announced merger with Callisto Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (formerly OTC QB: CLSP) closed effectiv...

Jan. 17, 2013 23:05

Frost & Sullivan Honors Limelight for Excellence in Online Video Platform Market

Limelight Networks (Nasdaq:LLNW), a global leader in digital presence management, today announced that the company has been named Frost & Sullivan‘s 2012 Global Product Line Strategy Award recipient in the Online Video Platform market. Measured ag...

Jan. 17, 2013 17:01

Nord Anglia Education Selects Xirrus for High Performance Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) Scheme

Xirrus®, the leader in high-performance wireless networks, today announced that Nord Anglia Education has deployed Xirrus Wireless Arrays to deliver high capacity, BYOD connectivity across its family of 14 international schools throughout Asia, Eu...

Jan. 17, 2013 11:35

All Eyes on the US as Earnings Season Continues This Week -- City Index UK

City Index UK: The fourth-quarter earnings season picks up pace in the US this week, with a swathe of major companies announcing results starting Wednesday, January 16. Internet giant eBay will be amongst the first to announce earnings today, as i...

Jan. 17, 2013 11:31

Back-To-Basics Spread Betting Provider Finspreads to Relaunch iPhone App

Finspreads -- The growing popularity of mobile and online trading has meant that many spread betting providers are launching smartphone apps. Quick to capitalise on the emerging market and now relaunching its own iPhone application with a smarter ...

Jan. 16, 2013 14:21

New Season Heralds New Tour Card Holder Selection Process

Preparations for the 2013 Alpari World Match Racing Tour, which kicks off in May at Match Race Germany, are gathering apace with the selection process for the list of 2013 Tour Card Holders. The deadline for all applications is 24 February 2013 wi...

Jan. 16, 2013 11:42

Mumbai Sensex Gains as Indian Inflation Eases to 11-Month Low -- City Index Asia

City Index Asia -- The Mumbai Sensex has made significant gains in trading this morning (January 14th), as Indian inflation fell to an 11-month low in December. This is according to fresh Wholesale Price Index data -- the main gauge of inflation f...

Jan. 16, 2013 11:41

Three Choices of Account for New Spread Bettors at Finspreads

Finspreads, the spread betting provider aimed predominantly at beginner traders, is well known within the industry for its three tiers of trading. The company has recently relaunched its website, and is hoping to cast its back to basics approach a...

Jan. 16, 2013 11:41

Apple Shares Close Low as Firm Reduces Screen Orders -- City Index UK

City Index UK -- Shares in Apple closed lower on the Nasdaq last night (January 14th) as the technology giant reduced its orders from suppliers by around 50 per cent for its latest model. Read Full Article: Apple shares close low as firm reduces s...

Jan. 16, 2013 11:15

FDA Clears Apira Science's iGrow(R) Hair Growth Platform

Apira Science, Inc. , a global leader in aesthetic light-based therapies, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its iGrow® Hair Growth Platform. This patented red light ...

Jan. 16, 2013 08:21

Micron Technology to Hold 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:MU) will host its annual meeting of shareholders at 9 a.m. MST on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at its Boise, Idaho, corporate headquarters, 8000 S. Federal Way. The featured speakers will include Micron CEO Mark Durcan and Pres...

Jan. 15, 2013 22:30

Coastal Energy Announces Directorate Change

Coastal Energy Company (the “Company” or “Coastal Energy”) (TSX:CEN) (AIM:CEO), an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, today announced that Andrew L. Cochran, a Non-Executive Director since 2011, has joined the ...

Jan. 15, 2013 19:00

Callisto Stockholders Approve Merger With Synergy Pharmaceuticals

Callisto Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB:CLSP) (“Callisto”) today announced that it convened its special meeting of stockholders yesterday and it has received the necessary approvals from its stockholders to authorize Callisto's merger with and into ...

Jan. 15, 2013 19:00

Synergy Pharmaceuticals Announces Approval of Merger With Callisto Pharmaceuticals and Other Actions at Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:SGYP) (“Synergy”) today announced that it convened its annual meeting of stockholders yesterday and it has received the necessary approvals from its stockholders to authorize Synergy's merger with Callisto Phar...

Jan. 15, 2013 11:22

FTSE100 Bullish Start to the Week but May Be Limited on Upside -- City Index UK

City Index UK -- Heading into this week the markets may continue to enjoy following through on last week's momentum to the upside. However, both the FTSE100 and Dow Jones are close to potential reversal levels. If the reversal levels manage to pre...

Jan. 15, 2013 09:37

Citibank Premium Dining promotion…“Try Oriox and Sonsuheon for New Year's gathering”

Citibank Korea Inc.(CEO Yung-Ku Ha, ) offers special discount on Premium Dining to all Citi credit card customers until February 28. Any Citi credit card customer can enjoy 30% discount at Oriox, an international buffet restaurant run by Ourhome, ...

Jan. 15, 2013 09:06

“Genie” Delivers K-POP to 45 Countries, across Six Continents

KT (Chairman and CEO Suk-Chae Lee, ) announced a grand launch of “Genie K-pop”, the digital music and contents service based on smart phones, in 45 countries across 6 continents including the United States, France and India. This is the first time...

Jan. 14, 2013 10:52

Euro Fired Up by Spain Auction & ECB -- City Index UK

City Index UK -- “The greatest trick the devil has ever pulled was to convince the world he didn't exist” -- The Usual Suspects But Draghi convinced the markets the OMT did exist in September without activating it. What ensued thereafter was a vir...

Jan. 14, 2013 10:51

FTSE 100 Subdued as Manufacturing Output Drops Suddenly - Finspreads

Finspreads -- The FTSE 100 is subdued in trading today (January 11th) after manufacturing output drops suddenly. Fresh data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows UK factory production declined by 0.3 per cent in November compared to t...

Jan. 11, 2013 17:52

BMO's Lloyd George Management Frontier Markets Funds Surpass US$250 Million in Assets Under Management

Lloyd George Management (LGM), a member of BMO Global Asset Management, has surpassed US$250 million in assets under management for its Frontier Markets equity strategy. Frontier Markets consist of countries with market-oriented economies in the e...

Jan. 11, 2013 10:41

Is Japan's Territory Dispute With China Prolonging Its Recession? -- City Index Asia

City Index Asia, Singapore -- We started the New Year with the single biggest theme in Asia -- Japan. The post Abe election period has been marked by a steady market rally in the Nikkei and significant weakness in the Japanese Yen. After welcoming...

Jan. 11, 2013 10:37

Is US $200 per Tonne Iron Ore Price Possible? -- City Index UK

City Index UK -- Yes. Anyone outside of the Australian investment scene can be excused for their lack of interest in the price of iron ore. With that in mind, please read on. In Australia, the iron ore price is a measure of national health. The na...

Jan. 11, 2013 10:37

Tesco Reports Strongest Sales Growth in Three Years as Turnaround Plan Starts to Deliver -- Finspreads

Finspreads -- Tesco shares rallied close to 3% on Thursday after the world's third largest retailer reported its strongest sales growth for three years for the key December period. Tesco reported like for like sales growth of 1.8%, which was above...

Jan. 11, 2013 09:04

DirectTrack X Goes Live!

DirectTrack X (DTX), the next generation of the industry‘s pioneer affiliate tracking software, is now launched, live, and available for use. This release of DirectTrack X marks the most significant product launch in the company’s history and is t...

Jan. 11, 2013 08:59

Radishbo-ya Enhances Delivery Service With Descartes' Cloud-Based Route Planning and Mobile Solutions

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Radishbo-ya, a leading Japanese producer and distributor of fresh, organic vegetables to homes and supermarket...

Jan. 10, 2013 13:21

Basketball Legend Shaquille O'Neal Launches His First Action Game on Mobile at CES

One Spear Entertainment announced the launch of ShaqDown today at the opening of the 2013 International CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics show. ShaqDown is a 2D, side scrolling beat ’em up game available on iOS and Android. The game wa...

Jan. 10, 2013 13:16

Openet Technical Breakthroughs Exceed Performance Standards

Openet, a global leader of real-time transaction management software and services, today announced engineering advances that have dramatically improved performance of all systems within the Openet product ecosystem. Technical innovation by Openet ...

Jan. 10, 2013 11:20

Franklin Templeton Investments Deploys Riva Transfer Agent Software Solution

Riva Financial Systems Limited today announced the global deployment of its Riva Transfer Agent (“Riva TA”) software solution across Franklin Templeton Investments' international transfer agency operations. “We are very pleased to announce that Fr...

Jan. 10, 2013 11:17

Pound Holds Ground as UK Trade Deficit Shrinks - Finspreads

Finspreads - The pound has held its ground in forex markets today (January 9th) as the UK's trade deficit is reported to have narrowed in November 2012. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 30-day period saw a slight shrinkage to £...

Jan. 10, 2013 11:17

Japanese Government to Announce 12TR Yen Stimulus Boost -- City Index Asia

City Index Asia - The Japanese government is set to announce some 12 trillion yen (£ 83.6 billion) in stimulus measures in a bid to boost the nation's ailing economy. This is according to articles published in Kyodo News and the Yomiuri newspaper,...

Jan. 10, 2013 11:16

Peugeot Sales Fall on Account of European Financial Crisis -- City Index UK

City Index UK - Shares in Peugeot have fallen in Paris this morning (January 9th) after the carmaker reported that its global sales figures dropped sharply on account of the weak European economy. The company claimed “the crisis affecting the Euro...

Jan. 10, 2013 09:39

Citibank presents special rate promotion for A+ Account in celebration of 200th anniversary of Citi

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Citi, Citibank Korea Inc. offers special interest rate of up to 4.5%p.a.(before tax) to customers newly opening ‘Very Smart A+ Account’ by the end of January. The interest rates for ‘Very Smart A+ Account’ vary...

Jan. 10, 2013 08:45

Samsung Highlights Innovations in Mobile Experiences Driven by Components, in CES Keynote

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today redefined the story of consumer electronics from its perspective beneath the surface of mobile devices at the 2013 International CES keynote address. Dr. Step...

Jan. 10, 2013 08:42

LG TO LEAD OLED AND ULTRA HD TV MARKETS

Speaking at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Havis Kwon, President and CEO of the LG Electronics’ Home Entertainment Company, outlined the company’s vision for the upcoming year and expressed confidence in LG’s ability to ...

Jan. 10, 2013 08:36

WEBGATE won the “Compliance Leadership Award” for the last two consecutive years

WEBGATE has won the “Compliance Leadership Award” for the last two consecutive years at HDcctv Alliance’s Annual Grand Meeting which was held during the Beijing Security Exhibition in December of 2012. This prestigious award is given to a company ...

Jan. 09, 2013 15:35

Cisco APAC NetRiders 2012 Winners: China, Australia and Singapore

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) -- The teams from China, Australia and Singapore were declared winners at the prestigious annual Cisco Asia Pacific NetRiders 2012 skills competition held by the Cisco Networking Academy™. As the first- and second-placed winne...

Jan. 09, 2013 13:38

GNWT Grants Deepak International Ltd Approved Diamond Manufacturer

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce it has granted Deepak International Ltd (DIL) with Approved NWT Diamond Manufacturer (ANDM) status. As an ANDM, DIL is qualified to purchase a portion of the 10% of NWT roug...

Jan. 09, 2013 10:37

FTSE 100 Subdued as BRC Reveals Online Saved Retailers in December -- Finspreads

The FTSE 100 was subdued at 6062.9 points this morning (January 8th), as the markets opened on news online shopping managed to save the retail sector‘s sales from dropping in December. The FTSE posted its first loss of the year in yesterday’s sess...

Jan. 09, 2013 10:37

Yen Resumes New Year With More Weakness -- City Index Asia

Location: City Index Asia, Singapore. We started the New Year with the single biggest theme in Asia -- Japan. The post Abe election period has been marked by a steady market rally in the Nikkei and significant weakness in the Japanese Yen. This wa...

Jan. 09, 2013 10:36

Japanese Finance Minister Boosts Euro -- City Index UK

City Index UK - Risk consolidates at higher levels as FX treads water. Japan‘s finance minister gave the euro a boost overnight as he said Japan will buy ESM bonds with the country’s FX reserves. The market initially saw this as a further measure ...

Jan. 09, 2013 09:58

Citibank expands its Premium Dining discount service to Seoul Westin Chosun Hotel restaurants

Citibank Korea Inc.(CEO Yung-Ku Ha, ) announced to expand its Premium Dining discount service starting from 2013 through dining partnership with Seoul Westin Chosun Hotel. Anyone who holds a Citicard can enjoy 10% D/C (except for beverages) at all...

Jan. 09, 2013 08:58

LG SHOWS ITS FIRST OLED TV WITH CURVED SCREEN

LG Electronics (LG) today demonstrated its continued OLED TV market leadership with a revolutionary curved model, the EA9800, shown for the first time here today at the 2013 International CES. Featuring proprietary WRGB technology, the incredibly ...

Jan. 08, 2013 23:00

Kionix Announces Breakthrough Micro-Amp Magnetic Gyro Solution for Consumer Electronics Applications

Kionix, Inc., a leading supplier of MEMS inertial sensors and software solutions, today announced the KMX61G - a high performance accelerometer-magnetometer sensor with industry-leading sensor fusion software that delivers the world's first highly...

Jan. 08, 2013 18:33

SGX Observes New Global Regulatory, Risk Management and Capital Standards

Singapore Exchange (SGX) today said it is well positioned to meet the latest international regulatory and risk management standards set by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)1 and Committee on Payment and Settlement Sy...

Jan. 08, 2013 16:26

Procera Networks to Acquire Vineyard Networks

Procera Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PKT), the global intelligent policy enforcement company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vineyard Networks Inc., a leader in the Enterprise OEM DPI market. The acquisition ...

Jan. 08, 2013 11:28

FTSE Loses Ground & Banks Lifted After Basel Banking Rules Loosened - City Index UK

City Index UK - UK banks led the charge in early morning trading after central bankers came to an agreement to loosen the Basel banking rules on liquidity provisions whilst the FTSE 100 lost a little ground as investors banked profits in mining sh...

Jan. 08, 2013 09:00

PANORAMA NOTE FEATURE UNVEILED AT 2013 INTERNATIONAL CES

LG Electronics will introduce a new feature, Panorama Note, on the Optimus Vu: II for the first time at the 2013 International CES, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Panorama Note allows users to create extra wide 3:1 ratio memos and drawings directly on...

Jan. 08, 2013 08:58

LG SHOWCASES LARGE-CAPACITY OVENS WITH INNOVATIVE, ADVANCED ENAMEL COATING AT CES 2013

LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its exceptional range of large capacity ovens featuring the Aqua Clean Enamel (ACE) coating at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This innovative new coating represents a breakthrough in oven t...

Jan. 08, 2013 08:57

LG’S MEGA-CAPACITY FRONT-LOAD WASHING MACHINE WITH TURBOWASH™ TECHNOLOGY COMES TO CES 2013

At the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG Electronics (LG) is proudly displaying its front-load washing machine featuring the industry’s largest capacity . Designed to save homeowners time and energy, the 5.1 cu.ft. capacity wa...

Jan. 08, 2013 08:55

LG SHOWCASES INNOVATIVE DOOR-IN-DOOR REFRIGERATORS AT CES 2013

LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its large capacity refrigerators with the unique Door-in-Door system at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). A proprietary LG design, the ultra-convenient double layered Door-in-Door system opens with the sim...

Jan. 08, 2013 08:54

LG ELECTRONICS USHERS IN NEW AGE OF SMART HOME CONVERGENCE AT CES 2013

LG Electronics showcased the convenience-enhancing features of its Smart Home Service at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The advanced system combines the sophisticated media sharing technolo-gies of SmartShare with the inte...

Jan. 07, 2013 23:25

First Solar Extends and Expands Collaboration and Licensing Agreement With Intermolecular

Intermolecular, Inc. (Nasdaq:IMI) and First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR) today announced they have entered into a two-year collaboration and licensing agreement focused on further increases to the conversion efficiency of First Solar‘s cadmium tellur...

Jan. 07, 2013 22:00

Peter Lando Joins IPNav as Portfolio Manager for Medical Technology

IPNav, the world‘s leading full service patent monetization firm, is pleased to announce that Peter Lando has joined the company in the role of Portfolio Manager. He will be based out of IPNav’s Dallas Headquarters. Prior to joining IPNav, Mr. Lan...

Jan. 07, 2013 17:36

iPad Roulette Surges in Popularity at Boylegames.com

Real money games site boylegames.com has seen a surge in popularity of online roulette on iPad devices over the Christmas period. This reflects media reports that the devices were one of the most popular presents this Christmas. The online roulett...

Jan. 07, 2013 12:00

Guide to the Year-end Tax Settlement 2012 for Foreigners

With the growing number of foreign workers in Korea, as many as 500,000 or more foreign workers are expected to file the Year-end Tax Settlement in Korea this year, recording the largest number. * The number of foreigners who filed the Year-End Ta...

Jan. 07, 2013 09:11

Citibank Korea launches ‘Citi Max Loan’ with max limit of KRW200Million

Citibank Korea Inc.(CEO Yung-Ku Ha, ) announced that it will launch a new unsecured personal loan Citi Max Loan Citi Max Loan is available for employees between 24-65 years of age working for eligible companies selected by the bank. The loan amoun...

Jan. 07, 2013 08:38

PANASONIC, IBM, SPECIFIC MEDIA, ABOX42, AND TECHNISAT EXPAND ‘BUILD ONCE, RUN EVERWHERE’ SMART TV ALLIANCE ECOSYSTEM

Smart TV Alliance announced today that six new industry-leading manufacturers and solution providers joined the Alliance to stimulate cross-platform Smart TV applications and services. Consumers will enjoy a richer Smart TV experience with 3D vide...

Jan. 04, 2013 17:16

LG TO SHOWCASE CONNECTED, EASY-TO-CONTROL SMART HOME APPLIANCES AT CES 2013

At the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show 2013 in Las Vegas, LG Electronics (LG) will showcase its smart appliance lineup, offering enhanced connectivity and greater user convenience. By simply touching their smartphone to the NFC Tag-on symbol on one...

Jan. 04, 2013 10:42

EasyMed Services Secures Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. (DTCC) Eligibility Status

EasyMed Services Inc. (CNSX: EZM)(OTCBB: EMYSF)(MUN: EY6) (“EasyMed” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce today that it has secured Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) eligibility for the Company's shares trading on Over the Counter...

Jan. 04, 2013 08:33

Callisto Announces Adjournment of Special Meeting

Callisto Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB:CLSP) (“Callisto”) today announced that it convened its special meeting of stockholders on Thursday, January 3, 2013 and adjourned the meeting until Monday, January 14, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Tim...

Jan. 03, 2013 10:39

What is your must-know advice for job-seekers who wish to improve English communication skill in the New Year?

The hopeful New Year has dawned. Many people cherish in their heart one hope in the New Year. If you are a job-seeker, getting a job would be by all means the greatest hope of the New Year at hand. What would be of top importance in getting a dece...

Jan. 02, 2013 19:00

Synergy Announces Positive Results From Plecanatide Phase IIb/III Trial in Patients With Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SGYP) today announced that plecanatide, its investigational oral drug for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), was well tolerated and met the primary and key secondary endpoints of a Phase I...

Jan. 02, 2013 17:06

LG’S INGENIOUS SQUARE-SHAPED ROBOTIC VACUUMS TO ENTERTAIN AT CES 2013

LG Electronics (LG) will showcase its newest square robotic vacuum cleaner in a most creative fashion at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 8-11 in Las Vegas. A highly trained troupe of HOM-BOT SQUARE units will demonstrate their inc...

Jan. 02, 2013 11:23

Samsung unveils Evolution Kit at CES 2013 to complete an evolving Smart TV

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced today its Evolution Kit at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 8-11, 2013. The Evolution Kit, which has been introduced for the first time at CES 2012, is an innovative concep...