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Stocks climb after durable goods, home sales rise
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NEW YORK (AP) -- The stock market steadied Wednesday after upbeat economic reports reminded investors that there are rea...
DATE: May 27, 2010
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LONDON (AP) — The British agency which regulates business takeovers yesterday criticised US food company Kraft Inc. for promising to keep a Cadbury factory open, then changing its mind after taking control of the British chocolate company.
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DATE: May 27, 2010
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PARIS, May 26 (Reuters) - The global economy is recovering faster than expected from recession with Asia leading the way, but it is at risk from huge debts in developed countries and possible overheating in countries such as China, the OECD said yest...
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AM Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of "a-" of Bermuda-based Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd. and US unit Montpelier US Insurance (MUSIC).
Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed t...
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LONDON - Britain's top share index recovered to close above 5,000 points, led by miners after reports the Australian government may relax punitive tax measures, while Burberry jumped after strong earnings. The FTSE 100 ended up 97.40 points or 1.97 p...
DATE: May 27, 2010
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of bailed-out insurance giant American International Group told a congressional panel yesterday the company was on its way to repaying the government, but a US Treasury official said taxpayers could still face losses.
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DATE: May 27, 2010
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AM Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a" of Hiscox USA Group and its lead member, Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. (HICI), of Geneva, Illinois.
Hiscox USA is comprised of HICI a...
DATE: May 27, 2010
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An improved investment performance helped BF&M Ltd. post a massive increase in profit for the first quarter of this year.
The insurer and investment company yesterday announced a profit of $5.92 million for the first three months of the year, compare...
DATE: May 26, 2010
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Laptops in a classroom can increase engagement, attentiveness, participation and learning, according to a study of college students, published by this month's edition of the journal Computers & Education.
However, like any other aid to education, the...
DATE: May 26, 2010
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Bermuda-based re/insurer Hiscox is launching its first graduate scheme for Bermudian graduates, the company announced yesterday.
With the application process now underway, Hiscox is initially searching for two Bermudian graduates who graduated in eit...
DATE: May 26, 2010
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