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Aug 3: ARA Asset, Great Eastern, UOB, SMRT, Wilmar

August 3rd, 2009 | No Comments

The following companies may have unusual price changes in trading today, say Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters. Stock prices are from the previous close. The Straits Times Index rose 0.9% to 2,659.20.

Wall Street saw modest gains for its two key indices last Friday after government data showed the US economy contracted less than expected in the second quarter, indicating the recession may be moderating. The tech-heavy Nasdaq, however, dropped 0.29%.

ARA Asset Management (ARA SP): One of two Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts controlled by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing said it is acquiring the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre for $235 million. ARA Asset was unchanged at 68 cents. Suntec REIT gained 2.8% to $1.09.

Colin Powell Endorses NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s Re-Election Bid

July 29th, 2009 | No Comments

NEW YORK — Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has endorsed New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s re-election bid.

Powell offered the endorsement Tuesday during a taping of the “Larry King Live” show on CNN. He calls Bloomberg…

July 29: SIA, SingTel, Fortune REIT, F&N, Stats Chippac

July 29th, 2009 | No Comments

The following companies may have unusual price changes in trading today, say Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters. Stock prices are from the previous close. The Straits Times Index advanced 1.8% to 2,624.04.

Financials may be subdued as the main US share indices were mixed, with technology stocks the only positive performers, as strong earnings reports were offset by the US consumer confidence index declining more than expected in July.

Barry Diller: Free Web Content Is A ‘Myth’

July 25th, 2009 | No Comments

July 24 (Bloomberg) — Barry Diller, chairman and chief executive officer of IAC/InterActiveCorp, said Web users will have to pay for what they watch and use, joining the refrain of media moguls who say an era of free Internet content is endin…

NY Senate ‘Gang’ Vows To Eat Bloomberg For Lunch

July 21st, 2009 | No Comments

Mayor Michael Bloomberg was on the menu Monday, as state senators promised to eat him for lunch.

The two groups took their war of words over the control of city schools to a new low.

Trey Ellis: Bloomberg Is Failing Our Best Schools

July 20th, 2009 | No Comments

When I moved back to New York with my school-aged kids four years ago I was worried about throwing them into the New York City…

Bloomberg: Police Should Drag Senators Back to Work (PHOTOS)

July 17th, 2009 | No Comments

NEW YORK (AP) — – Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the governor should dispatch state troopers to haul state lawmakers back into session. He wants them to approve the bill giving him authority over city schools.

The 2002 law giving Bloomberg co…

Sarkozy Advisor Guaino: Goldman Pay Is ‘Scandalous’

July 15th, 2009 | No Comments

July 15 (Bloomberg) — Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s decision to boost compensation after posting record second-quarter sales yesterday should prompt politicians to revise pay rules, French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s top adviser, Henri Guaino, s…

Jarrett Murphy: Bloomberg Passes Up Food Stamp Funds

July 15th, 2009 | No Comments

This year, when the federal stimulus package offered a waiver to every state and county so that the unemployed could get food stamps until mid-2010, the Bloomberg administration said, “No thanks.”

Bloomberg Slams Clinton: She Stabbed NYC In Back

July 14th, 2009 | No Comments

Hillary Clinton was accused Monday of stabbing the Big Apple in the back.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said her betrayal has cost the city $260 million in lost tax revenues and counting.

Bloomberg’s Campaign Spending Hits $36 Million

July 10th, 2009 | No Comments

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s record-shattering campaign has spent another $18 million, for a total of more than $36 million this year.

The campaign released the billionaire’s latest spending report Friday, ahead of…