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Asia Now Resources-Corporate Update
MarketWatch (press release)
TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 18, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Asia Now Resources Corp. (CVE:CA:NOW) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated April 27, 2012, Harold Roy Shipes, President & Chief Executive Officer of ...
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Focus Media to Announce First Quarter 2012 Financial Results on May 28, 2012
Sacramento Bee
By Focus Media Holding Limited SHANGHAI, May 18, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Focus Media Holding Limited (Nasdaq: FMCN) announced today that it will report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012 on May 28, 2012 (US Eastern ...
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China Unicom, Ferrotec, Olympus, Suzlon : Asian Stocks Preview
BusinessWeek
By Norie Kuboyama on May 18, 2012 The following companies may have unusual price changes in Asian trading on May 21. Stock symbols are in parentheses and share prices are as of the latest close. The information in each item was released after markets ...
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Asian Stocks Erase 2012 Gains as US, Europe Sow 'Panic'
BusinessWeek
By Kana Nishizawa on May 18, 2012 Asian stocks fell, with the regional benchmark index erasing this year's gains, after US economic data missed estimates and ratings agencies downgraded Spanish banks and Greece as Europe's debt crisis deepens.
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Asia stock markets sink on US, Europe worries
Kansas City Star
By CARLO PIOVANO AP A security man walks past an electronic board at Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo, Friday, May 18, 2012.Asian stocks dived Friday after discouraging US economic reports unnerved investors already worried about the stability of the ...
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Kansas City Star
ChipMOS REPORTS APRIL 2012 REVENUE
Sacramento Bee
HSINCHU, Taiwan, May 18, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: IMOS) today reported its unaudited consolidated revenue for the month of April 2012. Revenue for the month of ...
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Europe fears pressure world markets
CNNMoney
By Aaron Smith @CNNMoneyInvest May 18, 2012: 12:38 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- European and Asian markets closed lower on Friday amid anxiety about Spanish and Greek banks and worries of a further slowdown in China. London's FTSE (UKX) fell 1.3%, ...
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ChipMOS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2012 RESULTS
Sacramento Bee
HSINCHU, Taiwan, May 18, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: IMOS) today reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
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UL Strengthens Presence in South Asia with Acquisition of Magnus Textile Services
MarketWatch (press release)
NORTHBROOK, Ill. and DHAKA, Bangladesh, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- UL, a world leader in advancing safety, announced today the acquisition of Magnus Textile Services, a leading textile testing and inspection facility based in Bangladesh.
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China's Media Landscape - PR Newswire Issues New White Paper
Sacramento Bee
By PR Newswire BEIJING, May 18, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- PR Newswire today issued a new white paper that provides essential information about the media landscape in China, as well as tips for building successful communications strategies and media ...
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Asian Currencies Fall Most Since November as Europe Risks Mount
BusinessWeek
By David Yong and Yumi Teso on May 18, 2012 Asian currencies had the biggest weekly drop since November as concern Europe's debt crisis will worsen spurred demand for dollars amid signs the US and Chinese economies are losing momentum.
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Today's Hot Stocks: Exxon Mobil, Herbalife, AT&T, Metlife, Caterpillar, and EMC
Sacramento Bee
By Insiderslab.com; Insiders.hk VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 18, 2012-- /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Insiderslab.com has issued insider trading reports and Equity Research for the following companies: Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), Herbalife (NYSE:HLF), ...
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ICE Announces June 18 Launch of New Energy Contracts
MarketWatch (press release)
ATLANTA, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE:ICE) , a leading operator of global regulated futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets,today announced the launch of 33 new cleared OTC ...
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India Stock Futures Drop as US, Europe Fan Weak Rupee
BusinessWeek
By Rajhkumar K Shaaw on May 18, 2012 Most Indian stocks declined, with the benchmark index heading for its fourth weekly loss, as US economic data and a worsening European debt crisis prompted investors to sell emerging-market assets.
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East Europe Again at Risk of Euro Fallout, Development Bank Says
BusinessWeek
By Agnes Lovasz on May 18, 2012 Economies in Eastern Europe and CentralAsia are at risk from a deepening debt crisis in the euro area and rising energy prices, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said. Economic growth in the 29 ...
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Lady Gaga target of a ban in the Philippines now
Christian Science Monitor
Now, a Christian group in the Philippines is protesting Lady Gaga's 'Born this Way' Asian tour. By Hrvoje Hranjski, Associated Press /May 18, 2012 Filipino Christian youths chant "Stop the Lady Gaga concerts" during a rally in Pasay, south of Manila, ...
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Christian Science Monitor
ETF Morning Call: May 18, 2012
IndexUniverse.com
By IndexUniverse Staff | May 18, 2012 ● Asian stock indexes slumped due to fears about the global economy fueled by a banking crisis in Spain and ongoing political issues in Greece. ● Japan's Nikkei sunk 3 percent; Korea's KOSPI deteriorated 3.4 ...
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Rupee Tumbles to Record Low on Europe Debt Concern: Mumbai Mover
BusinessWeek
By Jeanette Rodrigues on May 18, 2012 India's rupee fell to a record low as investors sought the perceived safety of the dollar over emerging-market assets on concern Europe's debt crisis is worsening. The local currency completed a seventh weekly drop ...
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Graff Seeks $1 Billion in IPO, Plans New Asia Stores
BusinessWeek
By Fox Hu and Vinicy Chan on May 18, 2012 Graff Diamonds Ltd., the London jewelry retailer that's planning a $1 billion Hong Kong initial public offering, will open five new stores in Asia this year to tap demand for luxury goods in the region.
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US House Defies Obama With $554 Billion Defense Bill
BusinessWeek
By Roxana Tiron on May 18, 2012 The US House of Representatives passed a $554 billion defense bill that rejects Pentagon proposals to curtail or slow weapons programs, bans same-sex marriages on military bases and backs indefinite detention without ...
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Minority Report: New US Data Shows More Ethnic Babies Than Whites
TIME
By Courtney Subramanian | @cmsub | May 18, 2012 | + It's an historic milestone in the ongoing US demographic shift: according to the US Census Bureau, there were more black, Hispanic and other ethnic newborns than white births in 2011.
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TIME
Asia stock markets sink on US, Europe worries
Central Florida News 13
A security man walks past an electronic board at Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo, Friday, May 18, 2012. Asian stocks dived Friday after discouraging US economic reports unnerved investors already worried about the stability of the 17-country euro ...
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Central Florida News 13
Cegedim Relationship Management 2012 US Aggregate Spend Study Discovers that ...
MarketWatch (press release)
BEDMINSTER, NJ, May 18, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cegedim Relationship Management today released an industry report, 2012 US Trends in Aggregate Spend and Disclosure Reporting, which provides in-depth analysis of results of its third annual survey of US ...
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Jiayuan to Hold Annual General Meeting on June 15, 2012
Sacramento Bee
By Jiayuan.com International Ltd. BEIJING, May 18, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Jiayuan.com International Ltd. ("Jiayuan" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DATE), operator of the largest online dating platform in China, todayannounced that it will ...
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European Stocks Post Biggest Weekly Drop in Eight Months
BusinessWeek
By Corinne Gretler on May 18, 2012 European stocks posted the biggest weekly drop since September as Greece moved closer to a possible exit from the euro and concern mounted that Spanish banks will need rescue. A gauge of lenders slumped for the third ...
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Today's Top Headlines: May 18, 2012 | Travel News from Fodor's ...
By ncampoy@fodors.com
Today's Top Headlines: May 182012. Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 18,2012 at 10:46:13 AM EDT Posted in News Tagged: News, Yosemite National Park, Connecticut, Wales, Technology, Los Angeles, Museums. By Nicole Campoy ...
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War News Updates: World News Briefs -- May 18, 2012
By War News Updates Editor
World News Briefs -- May 182012. Scared: This graph shows how Spain has had more withdrawals from its banks than any other eurozone country since last January. Daily Mail. Europe Rocked By Spanish Banking Crisis -- The Independent ...
War News Updates
Top 10 News For Veterans-May 18 2012 | Veterans News Now
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YXS Now Designated Tech Stop...Just Needs Planes - Opinion 250 ...
By Opinion 250 - News for Northern and Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada
YXS Now Designated Tech Stop...Just Needs Planes. By 250 News. Friday,May 182012 03:59 AM. Prince George, B.C. – The Prince George Airport Authority has jumped another hurdle in its efforts to become a “tech/refuelling stop”. ... First, with Asian cargo flights down by 1% over the past year, the traffic over the Anchorage airport, is not as congested as it has been, so Anchorage remains a preferred tech stop despite the fact Prince George is closer to the Asian markets.
Opinion 250: News
Forex - EUR/USD down during the Asian session By Forexpros
By Forexpros
Forex - EUR/USD down during the Asian session. ... By Forexpros | ForexNews | May 182012 05:55AM GMT | Add a Comment. Forexpros ... The pair was likely to find support at 1.2655, today's low, and resistance at 1.2905, Monday's high.
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ACB sitting on offer up around 1.2700 in EUR/USD @ Forex Factory
By From forexlive.com
May 182012 4:57am (9 hr ago) Quote #1 · jonahky7. 1 Voucher 2751 Posts.News late by 35min!!! That means 15-16pips out of pocket, which means new traders who jsut gone into short may not have picked the best place to short!! Not seen BIS, Russians lately but think they will be coming out soon. Middle eastern came out this ... This is even more worrying now for EU lala zone, looking at asia foreign reserve and balance sheets, they are trying to dump it off asap to balance up.
Forex Factory
Focus Media to Announce First Quarter 2012 Financial Results on ...
SHANGHAI, May 182012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Focus Media Holding Limited (Nasdaq: FMCN) announced today that it will report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012 on May 28, 2012 (U.S. Eastern Time) after market ...
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Suspects In Asian Evil Spirit Scam Allegedly Targeted Victims In SF ...
By Bay City News
Suspects In Asian Evil Spirit Scam Allegedly Targeted Victims In SF, NYC, Boston. by Bay City NewsMay 17, 2012 7:43 PM. user-pic. 0 Comments; +0 Votes; Share. Email. asiansketches.jpg Three women have been arrested and charged in connection with a scam targeting older Chinese women in San Francisco and other major cities around the U.S. in the past few months, police and prosecutors announced at a news conference today. Lirong Lin, 57, Caiqiong Chen, 43, and ...
SF Appeal: News
Chinese entities world's biggest economic spies ... - Stabroek News
By Stabroek editor
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The Pentagon said today it believes China spent up to $180 billion on its military buildup last year, a far higher figure than. ... By Stabroek editor | 0 Comments | Breaking News | Friday, May 182012 ... The report was the first by the Pentagon since President Barack Obama last year launched a policy “pivot” to reinforce U.S. influence across the Asia-Pacific, even as planned belt-tightening shrinks the size of the military in many other parts of the world.
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Weekend Traffic And Transit Disruptions: Bay To Breakers, Asian ...
By SFMTA
Weekend Traffic And Transit Disruptions: Bay To Breakers, Asian Heritage Festival, SF Giants Game. by SFMTA. May 182012 7:40 AM. user-pic. 0 Comments; +0 Votes; Share. Email. traffic.transit.jpg Uncorked! SF Wine Festival The 7th ...
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U.S. sees momentum in Asia-Pacific trade talks ‹ Japan Today ...
Friday May 18, 2012 ... Login to update your settings to subscribe to NewsAlert. ... U.S. trade representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, told reporters.
www.japantoday.com/.../u-s-sees-momentum-in-asia-pacific-tr...
US firms eye Myanmar as sanctions suspended
Watched · A look at the UK's most beautiful face Thu, May 10 2012 ...WASHINGTON/HONG KONG, May 18 (Reuters) - The suspension of U.S. sanctions barring ...
www.reuters.com/.../usa-myanmar-idUSL4E8GI2QG2012051...
Today's Top Headlines: May 18, 2012 | Travel News from Fodor's ...
Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 18, 2012 at 10:46:13 AM EDT ... News, they're using New York's wildly successful and iconic "I Love NY" campaign as their ...
www.fodors.com/news/story_5554.html
Europe fears pressure world markets
By Aaron Smith @CNNMoneyInvest May 18, 2012: 12:38 PM ET. Click on chart to track markets. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- European and Asian markets closed lower on Friday amid anxiety .... Insurance news and resources from BankRate ... earliest investors, here's a guide to what Facebook's key players are now worth.
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Asian stock market down may 18 2012 Stock Market Today - penny ...
Stock Market Today - penny stock - gold prices - insurance - Mortgage Rates... Asian stock market down may 18 2012 : Asian stocks fell, erasing this year's gains, and South Korea's won ... Posted by Stock Market News today at 6:49 PM ...
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10 things you need to know today: May 18, 2012 - Yahoo! News
News: New evidence complicates the Trayvon Martin case, Facebook shares start trading, and more in our ... 10 things you need to know today: May 18, 2012 ...
news.yahoo.com/10-things-know-today-may-18-2012-08300...
Top News Today | TV tonight May 18, 2012: Nick reveals his secret ...
top news today · Home · US ... TV tonight May 18, 2012: Nick reveals his secret on the season finale of 'Grimm'. TV tonight May ... Victoria Beckham looks to Asia ...
entertainment.topnewstoday.org/tv/article/2288334/
Asia Now Resources-Corporate Update - Financial and Business ...
Asia Now Resources-Corporate Update TORONTO, ONTARIO, May 18, 2012( Marketwire via COMTEX) -- Asia Now Resources Corp. (the. ... News by Industry · News By Country · News from Marketwatch ...
www.menafn.com/.../Asia-Now-ResourcesCorporate-Update?...
Analysis: Facebook can't take Asian growth for granted | Infotech ...
Analysis: Facebook can't take Asian growth for granted. Jeremy Wagstaff, AsiaChief Technology Correspondent, Reuters · Friday, May 18, 2012 · 4:43 am ...
www.interaksyon.com/.../analysis-facebook-cant-take-asian-gr...
Major news in Syria on May 18 - Next News Network, The AsiaN
Major news in Syria on May 18 | ... 03:56 PM Friday 18 May 2012 ... Top newsin <Syria Today>: Syrians forced to leave their country are seeking asylum in...
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