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WALL STREET JOURNAL - Predictions of the demise of bond insurers could be premature, particularly if they succeed in securing lifelines from a deep-pocketed insurance salesman in Omaha, Neb.
Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, stands to c...
DATE: Nov 14, 2007
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Bermuda-registered Orient-Express Hotels, owners or part-owners and managers of 50 luxury hotels, restaurants, river cruise properties and the famouse Orient Express tourist train, has named Martin O'Grady its new chief financial officer.
The 43-year...
DATE: Nov 14, 2007
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As part of the column published last week on internet charges around the world I asked the Computer Society of Bermuda (CSB) to compare the island's rates with the OECD's figures.
The CSB was not able to get the figures to me in the few hours I gave ...
DATE: Nov 14, 2007
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Lancashire Holdings Limited has bought back and cancelled 6,026,925 of its common shares of US$0.50 par value per share at a price of £3.54 per Common Share in an off-market transaction as part of its $100 million share repurchase programme.
The tota...
DATE: Nov 14, 2007
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It was a week of mixed fortunes on the Royal Gazette/Bermuda Stock Exchange Index (BSX) last week.
Four companies improved their share price, while another three saw their value drop.
Among the top performers were KeyTech and Belco Holdings, whose sh...
DATE: Nov 13, 2007
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Q. I had high hopes for my shares of Wachovia Corporation and have been disappointed. What does the future hold? — F.C., via the Internet
A. You can't underestimate the power and potential of Wachovia, which is the nation's fourth-largest bank in ass...
DATE: Nov 13, 2007
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Capital G Bank has won recognition for its advertising effectiveness at the 2007 CASSIES (Canadian Advertising Success Stories).
The results were announced at a gala event held in Toronto.
The CASSIES, Canada's top advertising effectiveness awards s...
DATE: Nov 13, 2007
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'How to buy a piece of the Rock' - that will be the focus for a new radio talk show launched this week.
The show, which airs every Thursday at 10 a.m. on KJaz 98.1FM, will be hosted by real estate agents Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty.
It aims to giv...
DATE: Nov 13, 2007
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Net income: $66.2 million compared to $56.9 in 2006.
Combined ratio: 61.9 percent compared to 44.5 percent in 2006.
Gross premiums written: $123.7 million compared to $61.9 million in 2006.
DATE: Nov 13, 2007
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The Bermuda Stock Exchange has announced that it has granted the request made by the Global Resources Capital Management Fund to have its shares voluntarily withdrawn from listing pursuant to a resolution passed at a general meeting dated October 4.
DATE: Nov 13, 2007
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