Industries
Financial Services & Real Estate
U.S. seeks delay of civil case vs. Bear managers
NEW YORK, Aug 27 (Reuters) - U.S. federal prosecutors asked securities regulators to delay a civil case against two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers while they hold grand jury hearings in building a criminal case against the pair. Full Article
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
UPDATE 1-Pickens miffed by NBC's rejection of "Iran" ad
NEW YORK, Aug 27 (Reuters) - NBC Universal has refused to broadcast an advertisement by U.S. oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens in which he questions America's dependence on foreign oil and calls for a switch to cars that run on natural gas. Full Article
Healthcare
UPDATE 1-Stroke drugs show similar results, or no benefits
BOSTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Two studies released on Wednesday call into question the advantage of using a blood pressure medicine and a well-known blood thinner for preventing the recurrence of a stroke. Full Article
Consumer Goods & Retail
UPDATE 1-Whole Foods requests rehearing on Wild Oats ruling
WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Premium grocer Whole Foods has asked a U.S. appeals court to review its earlier decision that threw into question the legality of its already completed merger with former rival Wild Oats, the company said on Wednesday. Full Article
Energy
Macarthur Coal year net profit up 9.3 pct
SYDNEY, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Australian miner Macarthur Coal Ltd reported a 9.3 percent rise in full-year profit on Thursday, helped by higher coal prices. Full Article
Industrials, Materials & Utilities
NZ's Port of Tauranga year profit up 7 percent
WELLINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - New Zealand's Port of Tauranga reported a 7 percent rise in full year net profit on Thursday, due to increased container volumes and lower costs. Full Article
Industry Overviews:
Rankings, Financials, Statistics, Performance, and Significant Developments
Box plant closures loom in the U.S
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Industry consolidation, improved efficiencies and a slowdown in the U.S. economy are likely to drive further U.S. box plant closures in the months ahead, top industry executives told the Reuters Paper Summit. Full Article
| Symbol | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|
| BRENT CRUDE | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MINI GOLD | $829.90 | $832.00 |
| MINI SILVER | $13.32 | $13.70 |
