Rams retreat: Kinghorn backs down on plan to delist RHG

Rams retreat: Kinghorn backs down on plan to delist RHG
JOHN KINGHORN is preparing to back down from his plan to delist RHG Ltd, the rump of the failed Rams Home Loans business, after influential corporate governance adviser ISS Governance told shareholders to vote against a controversial buyback.
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YouTube co-founder steps down as CEO

YouTube co-founder steps down as CEO
SAN FRANCISCO—YouTube CEO Chad Hurley is surrendering the reins of the popular video website that he started with two buddies as a quirky curiosity and went on to groom into a media magnet that shows more than 2 billion clips a day.
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Halliburton down 10% on oil spill report

Halliburton down 10% on oil spill report
Shares of Halliburton plunged Thursday after a report from federal investigators suggested the oil services company knew the cement it used on the BP oil well was unstable.
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Marketing When You’re Down

The battle of marketing in a down economy: Flee for the hills, or charge the hill?In uncertain economic times, you can choose to retreat or you can choose to prepare for what’s ahead. When the economy turns around, those who are prepared and ready their Web design company marketing arsenal will leap from competitors and [...]

Lack of plan to monetise real estate to bring down asset value of AAI

Lack of plan to monetise real estate to bring down asset value of AAI
Lack of proper business plan to monetise its real estate is expected to bring down the asset value of state-owned Airports Authority of India.
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NewsWatch: Futures edge down after Bank of Japan easing move

NewsWatch: Futures edge down after Bank of Japan easing move
U.S. stock-index futures trade marginally lower on Monday, as traders question whether central banks will be able to prop up the global economy after the Bank of Japan decided to further ease monetary policy.
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Capita Group H1 Profit Edges Down – Update

Capita Group H1 Profit Edges Down – Update
British outsourcing company Capita Group Plc (CPI.L) reported Thursday a marginal decrease in profit for the first half that reflected higher amortization and acquisition costs as well as a non-cash charge related to mark-to-market movement on financial instruments. Underlying profit increased from the prior year on a 4% [...]

Sliding consumer confidence sends stocks down

Sliding consumer confidence sends stocks down
Investors are finding disappointment everywhere and taking out their frustration on stocks. Stocks slumped Friday after banks’ second-quarter earnings fell short of expectations and a new survey found that consumers are becoming more pessimistic. The Dow… Business – Consumer confidence – Investing – Stocks and Bonds – Equities
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need to make a flip chart of numbers from 1-10, but can’t figure out the flipping..so they are not upside down

We are having a diving game at our company retreat..and the judges need scoring cards. Has anyone seen a template?

Can turning down invitations to Company events hurt my career in the long run? ?

My Company always hold events for it’s employees, like Picnics and Parties. I’m always turning down invitations because I always have something planned for that day. I’ve noticed that they have passed me up for opportunities for advancement and never take my opinions in to consideration. I always have ideas and inputs at meetings, but [...]