Google Inc. today announced the Internet availability of proxy materials for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new Notice and Access rule. via WebWire Read full story
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Topix SEC News Apple Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook sold 300,000 shares of Apple stock on Monday at US$135.86, reports MarketWatch . via Macsimum News Read full story
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Topix SEC News CNet Networks says it is laying off 120 employees, or 4.4% of its workforce, as part of an effort to streamline the online media company while generating more content for its news and entertainment sites. via Neowin.net Read full story
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NEW YORK New York Times Co. President and Chief Executive Janet Robinson received total compensation valued at $2.1 million in 2007 but got no stock options, reducing her pay 38 percent from a year ago, … via Editor & Publisher Read full story
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“The SEC has a very proscriptive old-style approach to government. Putting those two in the same room doesn’t solve any problems. In fact, I think it would create a calamity” Upcoming Treasury Department proposals to make the Federal Reserve the chief regulator of U.S. financial markets and give it sweeping new powers won praise […]
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NEW YORK: Indra Nooyi, the CEO of beverages major Pepsico, received compensation to the tune of 11.79 million dollars last year, an increase of 24 per cent over that in 2006. via The Times of India Read full story
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Topix SEC News In a belated annual report filed Tuesday, St. Louis Park-based MoneyGram International Inc. via Twincities.com Read full story
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Topix SEC News The executive vice president and chief operating officer of electricity producer AES Corp. via Canadian Business Magazine Read full story
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A vice president of grocery chain company Kroger Co. exercised options for 20,000 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Tuesday. via Canadian Business Magazine Read full story
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“MEMBER SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION CORPORATION” In the wake of recent turbulence in the financial markets, the North American Securities Administrators Association today joined with the Securities Industry Protection Corporation , which maintains a special … via Earth Times Read full story
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Topix SEC News The vice president of brand development for Samuel Adams beer maker Boston Beer Co. via Canadian Business Magazine Read full story
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Ethanex Energy Inc. plans to seek bankruptcy court protection in the ‘immediate future,’ according to its posting with securities regulators this morning.The Basehor, Kan., ethanol company has ended an agreement to buy a small ethanol plant in Nebraska and dismissed three of its six officials. Its decisions follow failed efforts to raise $1.5 million […]
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Topix SEC News Surging oil prices could leave American Airlines parent AMR with a much fatter fuel bill. via News 8 Austin Read full story
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“The amounts of the bonuses for 2007 are not calculable as of the date of this proxy statement and it is not possible to estimate the date that they are expected to be determined at this time” American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. Chairman and CEO Richard Dauch received compensation valued at $5.6 million […]
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Topix SEC News Passenger revenues at AMR Corp., parent of American Airlines, rose during the first quarter, but higher fuel prices are taking a large bite from the carrier’s finances this year.In a filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, AMR said revenues measured by passengers flown per mile will be up between 7 […]
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday that W.P. Carey & Co. will pay $30 million to settle allegations that it failed to disclose compensation it paid to broker-dealers. Mark K. Schonfeld, … via Canadian Business Magazine Read full story
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Topix SEC News Published: Monday, March 17, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 17, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. VF Corp. via StarNewsOnline.com Read full story
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United States Steel Corp. Chief Executive John P. Surma received compensation valued at $8.94 million in 2007, about 5 percent more than he got the previous year, despite the company’s slumping results, a … via Indiana Gazette Online Read full story
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The chairman and chief executive of defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. received $15.6 million in salary and compensation in 2007, slightly less than the prior year, according to an Associated Press … via Hampton Roads Daily Press Read full story
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The chairman of tax preparer H&R Block Inc. bought 2.4 million shares of common stock this week, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Thursday. via Canadian Business Magazine Read full story
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“The incident is, of course, regrettable, but we do note with some satisfaction that the authorities spoke favorably of the cooperation by Volvo as well as Volvo’s own investigation and measures” Under the settlement, Volvo enters into a consent agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and a deferred prosecution agreement with the […]
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“Stock picks that GAIN 50 percent in a day.” The companies - NeoTactix Corp., Graystone Park Enterprises Inc., and Younger America Inc. via SFGate Read full story
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“It’s all coming together, and it’s a very positive story because of the $40 million in new money coming into the company” Across California, profit margins are vanishing, new plants are being canceled and some existing facilities are struggling. via RedOrbit Read full story
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A former Southeastern Conference basketball official was sentenced to 12 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release today for his guilty plea to a charge of wire fraud related to a so-called … via WAAY-TV Huntsville Read full story
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Topix SEC News ConocoPhillips chairman and chief executive Jim Mulva got a pay package valued at about $15.1 million in 2007, only slightly higher than his compensation a year earlier, the company said in its annual proxy … via El Paso Times Read full story
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Un-Bear-able: Cox and his comfort level As the dust settles on the $236 million forced sale of Bear Stearns, the fifth-largest U.S. securities firm, questions are emerging about why the Securities and Exchange … via Houston Chronicle Read full story
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Topix SEC News Last Updated 6:56 pm PDT Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Sacramento’s Pacific Ethanol Inc. via Sacramento Bee Newspaper Read full story
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Topix SEC News Noven Pharmaceuticals stock fell to a new 52-week low Thursday after the company released early fourth quarter and full-year results, and said it was delaying full results. via South Florida Business Journal Read full story
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Topix SEC News Yahoo wants investors–and a certain software company based in Redmond, Wash.–to know that it sees itself as a hot commodity, with nothing but upside as far as the financial crystal ball can see. via ZDNet Read full story
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A director of Burger King Holdings Inc., the world’s No. 2 hamburger chain, sold 9,000 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Tuesday. via Canadian Business Magazine Read full story
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COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho - Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation today announced the pricing of its $200 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior unsecured notes due 2028 to be issued under an … via Earth Times Read full story
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“By encouraging electronic access and making hard copies available only to those shareholders who specifically request them, we are demonstrating our commitment to sustainable business practices.” COLUMBUS, Ohio.- American Electric Power Co. announced today that proxy materials for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are available through the Internet under the Securities and Exchange […]
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Topix SEC News A partner and Regional Head, Akintola Williams Deloitte, Mr. Olumuyiwa Coker has allayed fears of palpable bursting of the Nigerian stock market saying the current phase of consolidation of the banking industry … via AllAfrica.com Read full story
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Topix SEC News“We issue no lottery tickets that carry payoffs unrelated to business performance” OMAHA, Neb. At Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the chief financial officer again brought home more compensation last year than the two billionaires who run the company. via The Toronto Star Read full story
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The senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of oil and gas developer Mariner Energy Inc. via Canadian Business Magazine Read full story
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Topix SEC News WABCO’s Form 10-K 2007 is available online at www.wabco-auto.com and at www.sec.gov . WABCO will hold its Annual Shareholders Meeting on May 28, 2008 at 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time at McDermott Will & Emery, … via Automotive Read full story
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Topix SEC News Four of the five Fidelity Investments divisions that faced federal reviews of how they protect against money laundering have been cleared by regulators, a Fidelity spokeswoman said. via The Boston Globe Read full story
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A federal judge imposed nearly $800,000 in fines and interest today against former state Senate Majority Leader William DiBella for violating securities laws. via WWLP Read full story
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Capital One Financial Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Richard Fairbank received compensation the company valued at more than $17 million in 2007, almost all of it in stock options awards, according to a … via Canadian Business Magazine Read full story
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“We have a good deal of comfort about the capital cushions that these firms have been on” The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is comfortable with capital levels at the five largest U.S. investment banks, including Bear Stearns Cos . via WTNZ-TV Knoxville Read full story
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Topix SEC News Johnson & Johnson’s chairman and CEO received compensation valued at $25.1 million in 2007, a 22 percent increase in a year when the health care company announced plans to cut up to 4 percent of its work force … via BusinessWeek Read full story
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Topix SEC News The chief executive of NCR Corp. received $9.3 million in total compensation from the ATM maker in 2007 - a 25 percent increase over the previous year - as he shepherded the company through a spinoff of its … via Forbes Read full story
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Topix SEC News“The farm community does not want the CFTC to be gobbled up by a ‘Wall Street’ regulator” The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission helped bridge a divide among the country’s financial markets Tuesday, unveiling an agreement to coordinate enforcement activities … via Chicago Tribune Read full story
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Activist investor Breeden Capital Management LLC has raised its stake in health care products and services provider Steris Corp. via International Business Times Read full story
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Topix SEC News The chairman of meat producer Smithfield Foods Inc. sold 469,700 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Wednesday. via Canadian Business Magazine Read full story
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Topix SEC News Apparel retailer Charming Shoppes Inc., said today it has sued two hedge funds that have nominated three candidates to the beleaguered company’s board. via Philly.com Read full story
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“Marathon had a very good performance in 2007.” Marathon Oil chief executive Clarence P. Cazalot Jr. saw his total compensation rise 53 percent to $13.1 million in 2007, a year in which the company’s profit fell but its share price climbed, according to an … via Houston Chronicle Read full story
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Topix SEC News The Thomson Corporation , a leading provider of information solutions to business and professional customers worldwide, announced today that it has filed its audited financial statements, management’s … via Earth Times Read full story
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Topix SEC News“These types of plans are fairly common for publicly traded companies.” A Securities and Exchange Commission filing, a shareholder lawsuit and a dollop of verbal jousting kept things percolating Monday in Electronic Arts’ pursuit of Take-Two Interactive Software. via SiliconValley.com Read full story
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Topix SEC News The Birmingham, Ala., mayor is under investigation to determine if he gave favors to a local investment banking firm, the U.S. securities watchdog said. via The Post Chronicle Read full story
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Topix SEC News“They should look at where the liquidity is and at how much money the ETF has under management as part of their decision.” There’s going to be a raft of exchange-traded funds opening the rest of this year, but investors probably should ignore most of the new issues. via SFGate Read full […]
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“We are acting today to reduce our regulatory compliance costs while maintaining a high level of public disclosure about the Company” Delta Galil Industries Ltd. announced today that its Board of Directors has decided to file for voluntary delisting from NASDAQ, deregistration and termination of its reporting obligations under the Securities … via Earth […]
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Topix SEC News“We are not aware of an investigation being conducted by the FBI” Federal authorities have launched an investigation into Countrywide Financial, the country’s largest mortgage lender, for suspected securities fraud, US media reported on Sunday. via Raw Story Read full story
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Topix SEC News“It is the largest sales agreement in Applied history and quite possibly in the history of the solar industry” Applied Materials, the Santa Clara chip equipment maker, announced a deal this morning to supply $1.9 billion worth of machinery for making thin-film solar panels. via SiliconValley.com Read full story
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Topix SEC News Ameriprise Financial Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive James M. Cracchiolo received compensation valued at $23.2 million in 2007, a year that the asset manager booked 29 percent profit growth, according to a … via Canadian Business Magazine Read full story
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The Securities and Exchange Commission said Wednesday that it has sued the former chief executive of Merisel Inc. and others, accusing them of a scheme to loot the software distributor’s assets in two separate self-dealing transactions.The agency alleged in a federal suit filed in Santa Ana that Timothy N. Jenson, 48, of Los Alamitos […]
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“Mozilo stands out as the only CEO who sold large numbers of shares in his company” Top banking industry executives earned hundreds of millions through their salary, retirement and stock sales last year while their companies got scorched by the mortgage market meltdown, a congressional report … via San Diego Union-Tribune Read full story
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The India Fund, Inc. announced today that it filed its Annual Report to Stockholders on Form N-CSR with the Securities and Exchange Commission. via Earth Times Read full story
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Topix SEC News“Each of the parties will contribute to improving the Company’s performance and to assisting management in enhancing shareholder value and realizing Retalix’s great potential” Retalix Ltd. announced today that three of its largest shareholders, FIMI, Barry Shaked and Brian Cooper, have entered into a shareholders’ agreement. via Customer Interaction Solutions Read full […]
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Topix SEC News The corporate vice president and president of Electronic Systems at Northrop Grumman Corp. via Canadian Business Magazine Read full story
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Topix SEC News“Today’s action demonstrates that an investment advisor employing a strategy inconsistent with its representations to investors will be called to account for losses incurred as a result of the undisclosed change in strategy” The US Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday it has filed civil fraud charges against a financial consulting firm […]
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A former Broadcom Corp. executive will pay $1.4 million to settle claims she participated in a scheme to backdate stock options at the chip maker, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions said Tuesday. via The Post-Standard Read full story
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Whirlpool Corp. Chief Executive Jeff Fettig received compensation the company valued at $12.94 million for 2007, when he led the appliance maker to a 48 percent profit increase despite higher energy and … via International Business Times Read full story
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Former Sovereign Bancorp Inc. CEO Jay Sidhu has formed a blank check company that hopes to raise $150 million in an initial public offering and buy an operating business. via Philadelphia Business Journal Read full story
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GRAND RAPIDS - David Mackay, president and chief executive of Kellogg Co., received compensation the cereal and snack maker valued at $8.59 million for 2007, a year in which increased international sales helped … via Lansing State Journal Read full story
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SAN ANTONIO, TX, February 26 / MARKET WIRE/ — FaceKey Corporation , the manufacturer of biometric-based security products utilizing fingerprint and/or facial recognition, announced today that a market maker … via Customer Interaction Solutions Read full story
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Topix SEC News Bank of Granite Corporation announced today that it has filed its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. via Market Wire Read full story
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The offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement Clorox filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Oct. via PR-inside.com Read full story
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The chief executive of broker MF Global Ltd. bought 60,000 shares of stock, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings Friday. via International Business Times Read full story
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Topix SEC News An electronic copy of Wilmington Trust’s Form 10-K, which includes the company’s complete audited financial statements, is available online at www.wilmingtontrust.com under “Investor Relations - SEC filings.” … via PR-inside.com Read full story
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NEW YORK - Union Pacific Corp. on Thursday said an attorney general of an unspecified state outside the company’s service area has issued a grand jury subpoena requesting documents pertaining to the company’s … via Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers a… Read full story
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Topix SEC News“As a result, the company entered 2008 approximately a year behind its original debt reduction expectations.” By KAREN ROBINSON-JACOBS / The Dallas Morning News krobinson@dallasnews.com Dallas-based Dean Foods Co. via The Dallas Morning News Read full story
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Topix SEC News CHICAGO Tribune Co.’s senior vice president/human resources, Luis E. Lewin, resigned effective Feb. via Editor & Publisher Read full story
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Syngenta announced today that the 2007 Annual Report on form 20-F has been filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. via Earth Times Read full story
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