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NEW YORK (Bloomberg) — Apple Inc. rose as much as nine percent in Nasdaq trading after soaring iPhone sales lifted profit and chief executive officer Steve Jobs said customers will stay loyal in a recession.
"We may get buffeted around by the waves a...
DATE: Oct 23, 2008
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NEW YORK (Bloomberg) — Yahoo! Inc., owner of the second most popular Internet search engine, is socking away cash for potential acquisitions, fuelling speculation that an agreement to buy Time Warner Inc.'s AOL unit is close.
The company is conservin...
DATE: Oct 23, 2008
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PartnerRe Ltd. suffered a net loss of $151.7 million, or $3.01 per share, after being hit with a $281.1 million realised and unrealised loss on investments during the third quarter of 2008.
The reinsurer, which made a profit of $262.9 million, or $4....
DATE: Oct 23, 2008
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@rh18bold:Today in History
Today is Thursday, October 23, the 297th day of 2008. There are 69 days left in the year.
On this date
In 1707, the first Parliament of Great Britain, created by the Acts of Union between England and Scotland, held its firs...
DATE: Oct 23, 2008
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Truckers ground traffic to a standstill yesterday in protest at the use of tractor trailer dumpsters on the Island.
Up to 22 trucks took part in the convoy from Paget to the City of Hamilton, halting morning commuter traffic with slogans such as 'Hel...
DATE: Oct 23, 2008
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ATLANTA (AP) – Food allergies in American children seem to be on the rise, now affecting about three million kids, according to the first federal study of the problem.
But experts said that might be because parents are more aware and quicker to have ...
DATE: Oct 23, 2008
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Robin Hood forced their way to the top of the Commercial league with a hard fought victory over a lively Key West Rangers team.
The Hood's goals came either side of half time with Brian Fubler playing a neat one-two with Kenny Dill before beating the...
DATE: Oct 23, 2008
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A glimmer of optimism is emerging for insurers in the wake of what has been one of the most difficult quarters the industry has faced, as some suggesting the trend of declining rates could be about to change.
Bermuda insurers to have declared their t...
DATE: Oct 23, 2008
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Jonathan Kent
Congratulations to:
Twin sisters Roslyn Bailey of Heydon Gardens, Sandys and Ethelyn Simons of Palm Valley, Southampton, whose birthdays are today.
Claudine Jones of Scenic Heights, Southampton whose birthday is today.
Mary Pearman of Store Lane, San...
DATE: Oct 23, 2008
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Allied World Assurance Company Holdings Ltd. has announced that John Gauthier, CFA, has joined the company as senior vice-president and chief investment officer.
In this new role, Mr. Gauthier will oversee the management of the company's investment ...
DATE: Oct 23, 2008
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