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Lord Ashcroft: Tories Start Eastleigh Campaign with 3-point Lead

The survey, conducted on 4 and 5 February immediately after the resignation of Liberal Democrat MP Chris Huhne, puts the Conservatives on 34%, with the Lib Dems on 31% and Labour on 19%. UKIP are in fourth place with 13%. The result points to a closely fought campaign, with the by-election scheduled for 28 February.
PR Newswire
08/02/2013

Cash withdrawal from K-stores nationwide by summer - Kesko and Danske Bank to…

KESKO CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE 07.02.2013 AT 10.00 1(1) Kesko and Danske Bank have agreed to expand their card cooperation and provide the bank's customers with an opportunity to withdraw cash from K-food stores when paying for their shopping. It will also be possible to attach a K-Plussa identifier to Danske Bank's MasterCards in late 2013 and receive Plussa benefits without a separate K-Plussa card...
Thomson Reuters
07/02/2013

TGS Announces Record Revenues of 281 MUSD and a Proposed Dividend of NOK 8 per…

ASKER, NORWAY (7 February 2013) - TGS reports net revenues of USD 281.4 million in Q4 2012, compared to USD 180.9 million in Q4 2011, a 56% increase. The Company's operational multi-client investments were USD 95.3 million, up 56% from Q4 2011. TGS' net late sales totaled USD 203.7 million, up 29% from Q4 2011...
Thomson Reuters
07/02/2013

Orbital Sciences Corporation : AZERSPACE/AFRICASAT-1 a COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE…

Note: This press release has been updated and reissued to include a quote from Elin Suleymanov, the Azerbaijani ambassador to the United States. AZERSPACE/AFRICASAT-1 a COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SET FOR LAUNCH ABOARD ARIANE ROCKET -- 30(th) Orbital-built Commercial GEOStar Satellite Will Provide Communications Services for Azerbaijan, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Central Asia -- (Dulles, VA 6 February 2013) - Orbital Sciences...
Thomson Reuters
06/02/2013

Sixth Routes Americas to Launch Featuring Stellar Line-up of Speakers in…

Routes Americas is the largest commercial aviation event of its kind for the entire Americas region and the Strategy Summit brings together leading industry experts to debate aviation and route development issues across the Americas region in a series of moderator led panel discussions. The event will showcase high-calibre speakers from top regional and global airlines, air transport and tourism associations and dignitaries from throughout the Americas, including:
PR Newswire
06/02/2013

Health Stocks with High Volume Trading this Week

Headline News Summaries: Advaxis, Inc., (ADXS), a leader in developing the next generation of immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases, and is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing the next generation of immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases. Advaxis immunotherapies are based on a novel platform technology using live, attenuated bacteria that are bio-engineered to secrete antigen/adjuvant fusion protein(s) designed to redirect the powerful immune response all…
PR Newswire
06/02/2013

Notification of change in shareholding under the Finnish Securities Market Act

Amer Sports Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT February 6, 2013 at 11:10 am Amer Sports Corporation has received information to the effect that owners of institutional investors and funds, who have given full discretion over their investments to Silchester International Investors LLP, has fallen below 5% on February 1, 2013. Silchester International Investors LLP now owns 5,819,555 shares, which represent 4.91% of Amer Sports Corporation's share capital and voting rights...
Thomson Reuters
06/02/2013

Kesko to strengthen the development of e-commerce and multi-channel services

KESKO CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE 5.2.2013 AT 09.35 1(2) Kesko is focusing on the development of e-commerce, personalised marketing and multi-channel services and information systems, competencies and human resources supporting them. Kesko's Service Centre for Customer Information and E-commerce supports K-stores and chains in transforming customer communications online, and making them customer specific and interactive, while ensuring that K-Plussa's business partners have the...
Thomson Reuters
05/02/2013

Kesko's share-based compensation plan in 2013 and compensation in 2012

KESKO CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 05.02.2013 AT 09.30 1(2) Kesko Corporation's Board has decided the target group for the 2013 vesting period under Kesko's three-year share-based compensation plan to consist of some 150 Kesko management employees and other named key persons, the vesting criteria for the vesting period, and the maximum share award amount of each target group member...
Thomson Reuters
05/02/2013

Shareholders' proposals to the Annual General Meeting

KESKO CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 05.02.2013 AT 09.25 1(2) Kesko Corporation's shareholders jointly representing over 10% of the votes carried by the company shares have made a proposal to the Annual General Meeting to be held on 8 April 2013 for the number of Board members, their remuneration and the reimbursement of their expenses...
Thomson Reuters
05/02/2013

Kesko Board's proposals to the Annual General Meeting

KESKO CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 05.02.2013 AT 09.20 1(2) Kesko Corporation's Board has decided to propose to the Annual General Meeting to be convened for 8 April 2013 that the dividend payable for the year 2012 be EUR1.20 per share, that the clause in Article 9 of the Articles of Association concerning the delivery of the notice of a General Meeting be amended, that the Board be authorised to acquire the company's own B shares and to issue own B shares held by the...
Thomson Reuters
05/02/2013

Changes in Kesko's Corporate Management Board

KESKO CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 5.2.2013 AT 09.15 1(1) Arja Talma, M.Sc. (Econ.), eMBA, 50, has been appointed Senior Vice President responsible for the Kesko Group's store sites and capital expenditures. Terho Kalliokoski, M.S. (Econ.), 51, has been appointed Rautakesko Ltd's President. Jorma Rauhala, M.Sc. (Econ.), 47, has been appointed Kesko Food Ltd's President...
Thomson Reuters
05/02/2013

Kesko's financial statements release for the period 1 Jan. 2012 to 31 Dec…

KESKO CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 05.02.2013 AT 09.00 1(32) Financial performance in brief: *The Group's net sales for January-December increased by 2.4%. * The retail and B2B sales (excl. VAT) of the K-Group (i.e. Kesko and chain stores) for January-December increased by 2.9% *The operating profit excluding non-recurring items was EUR234.7 million (EUR278.9 million). *The Board proposes a dividend of EUR1.20 per share. *The future outlook has been changed...
Thomson Reuters
05/02/2013

AES International welcomes QROPS specialist to Qatar

International financial services organisation AES International has announced the arrival of QROPS specialist Adrian Lyons to join its growing consultancy team in Qatar. With vast experience of financial services, his appointment represents a significant step for AES as it looks to inspire global change in the standards of financial advice. AES International's CEO Sam Instone commented, 'we are delighted that Adrian has decided to partner with AES...
Thomson Reuters
04/02/2013

5 Million People in UK Only See Grandparents Twice a Year or Less

The survey, by Genes Reunited, has found that the Welsh are the 'best' grandchildren, with more than three quarters (76 per cent) of them seeing their grandparents at least once a month while almost half of grandchildren in the north (47 per cent) see their elder relatives once a week, compared to a third (36 per cent) of their southern counterparts. However, two thirds of people regret not taking the chance to see their elderly relatives more often.
PR Newswire
04/02/2013

Statement by the Board in Respect of the External Review of TeliaSonera's…

On October 3, 2012, the Board of Directors of TeliaSonera assigned the law firm Mannheimer Swartling, led by its Chairman Biörn Riese, to investigate whether TeliaSonera's investment in a 3G license, frequencies and number blocks in Uzbekistan in 2007 involved corruption or money laundering. Later, the investigation was expanded to include more recent investments in connection with TeliaSonera's operations in Uzbekistan.
PR Newswire
01/02/2013

Customs investigate the origin of screws and steel fasteners imported by…

RAUTAKESKO LTD PRESS RELEASE 01.02.2013 AT 15.00 1(1) Finnish Customs are investigating the import of screws and steel fasteners from the Far East by Rautakesko and related markings of origin. Rautakesko is cooperating with the customs authorities and sees it important that the matter is cleared. The customs authorities have conducted a tax audit at Rautakesko Ltd related to the import and markings of origin of steel fasteners in 2009 - 2011...
Thomson Reuters
01/02/2013

ETC COMMENDS PASSING OF NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT SUPPORTING SIMULATOR EFFICACY STUDY…

Southampton, PA, January 31, 2013 - Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC) (www.etcusa.com) commends Congress for passing the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 Conference Report, which includes language that requires a study of the implications of simulator-based training for fighter aircraft in a sustained gravity environment...
Thomson Reuters
31/01/2013

Elena Ambrosiadou - Court Approves Injunction as Part of £50,000 Privacy Claim…

Ms Ambrosiadou is founder and CEO of IKOS, a successful hedge fund. In 2010 she brought proceedings for an urgent privacy injunction after Mr Coward leaked to the press a document he had served in family proceedings which were ongoing between the parties in Greece. The document contained private and highly sensitive information about both Ms Ambrosiadou and her minor son.
PR Newswire
31/01/2013

GalaBingo.com Brings Celebrities LIVE Onto Facebook - Starting With the Hoff

The App is an innovative new interactive product which allows players to watch - and participate in - exclusive interviews with celebrities during live broadcasts and also features an archived On-Demand video service for repeat viewing.
PR Newswire
31/01/2013

Notice to the Amer Sports Corporation Annual General Meeting

Amer Sports Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE January 31, 2013 at 1:10 pm Shareholders of Amer Sports Corporation (the "Company") are hereby summoned to the Company's Annual General Meeting to be held at 2 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at its headquarters at Mäkelänkatu 91, Helsinki, Finland. The reception of persons who have registered for the Annual General Meeting and the distribution of voting tickets will commence at 1:30 pm. A...
Thomson Reuters
31/01/2013

Amer Sports Corporation Financial Statements Bulletin 2012

Amer Sports Corporation FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BULLETIN January 31, 2013 at 1:00 pm OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2012 * Net sales were EUR 618.5 million (556.9). In local currencies, net sales increased by 8% with strong broad-based growth across the business areas. * Gross margin was 41.9% (42.4%). The decline was due to inventory sell-out and production variances especially in Winter Sports Equipment. * EBIT excluding non-recurring items was EUR 46.5 million (46.3)...
Thomson Reuters
31/01/2013

Global Poker Index Announces the Launch of the "Fantasy Poker Manager"

https://apps.facebook.com/fantasypokermanager/
PR Newswire
31/01/2013

Tote Bet on Fantasy Football!

Betfred and TotelFootball have signed a deal which will see TotelFootball provide a fantasy football pool betting service to Totepool.com customers in the coming months and potentially across Tote Direct next season.
PR Newswire
31/01/2013
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