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Nikkei index futures fall below 14,000 in after-hours trade
1 hour ago - Reuters - May 23, 2013 4:57 AM
TOKYO, May 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei index stock futures briefly dropped below 14,000 in after-hours trade, indicating possibly a further decline in the cash market on Friday after a 7.3-percent dive on Thursday.



Fears grow over EM sovereign bond bubble
2 hours ago - FT - May 23, 2013 4:18 AM
Even investment bankers that orchestrate these bond sales are becoming concerned that the market is overly frothy as cash-rich fund managers seek out any securities that still offer some yield – almost irrespective of the risks



UPDATE 1-Cash-and-carry wholesaler Booker's profit jumps 13 pct
3 hours ago - Reuters - May 23, 2013 3:38 AM
* Says trading in first seven weeks of current year ahead oflast year



UPDATE 1-Cash-and-carry wholesaler Booker's profit jumps 13 pct
3 hours ago - Reuters - May 23, 2013 3:38 AM
* Says trading in first seven weeks of current year ahead of last year



Booker full-year profit jumps 13 pct
4 hours ago - Reuters - May 23, 2013 2:33 AM
May 23 (Reuters) - Booker Group Plc, Britain'sbiggest cash-and-carry wholesaler, reported a 13 percent rise infull-year profit, helped by demand from small retailers andgrowing online sales.



Booker full-year profit jumps 13 pct
4 hours ago - Reuters - May 23, 2013 2:33 AM
May 23 (Reuters) - Booker Group Plc, Britain's biggest cash-and-carry wholesaler, reported a 13 percent rise in full-year profit, helped by demand from small retailers and growing online sales.



BRIEF-BTG to buy blood clot treatment specialist EKOS
4 hours ago - Reuters - May 23, 2013 2:12 AM
LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - BTG PLC : * Acquisition of ekos * Has entered into an agreement to buy ekos corporation for an initial cash of



BRIEF-BTG to buy blood clot treatment specialist EKOS
4 hours ago - Reuters - May 23, 2013 2:12 AM
LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - BTG PLC : * Acquisition of ekos * Has entered into an agreement to buy ekos corporation for an initial cash of



Nikkei futures trade briefly halted; cash Nikkei dives 6 pct
4 hours ago - Reuters - May 23, 2013 1:48 AM
TOKYO, May 23 (Reuters) - The Osaka Securities Exchange on Thursday briefly suspended trade in Nikkei futures due to a steep drop as investors took profits following a recent sharp rally, after weak Chinese factory activity rattled investors.


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Will Electronic Arts Stock Power Up in the Next Generation?
6 hours ago - The Motley Fool - May 23, 2013 12:09 AM
With new consoles on the way, EA's poised to capitalize on old cash cows and promising new titles.



Dash from Cash to Trash a Mistake?
6 hours ago - EconBlog Review - May 22, 2013 11:53 PM
Gold shorts smell blood per BBG:When this occurs with the long-term chart of an asset breaking down but still up more than 5 times from its low, this is not a contrarian signal.  The shorts have been burned on the Japanese yen more than once in


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Today's 3 Worst Stocks
10 hours ago - The Motley Fool - May 22, 2013 8:04 PM
Profit-taking is the theme of the day as fearful shareholders cash in on recent gains


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Why Apple believes keeping billions in cash overseas is fair, and why Congress largely disagrees
13 hours ago - VentureBeat - May 22, 2013 5:29 PM
"I am not an unfair person," Apple CEO Tim Cook told lawmakers yesterday. "Apple is not an unfair company."


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Boeing to Reward Holders With Cash
13 hours ago - WSJ - May 22, 2013 4:45 PM
Boeing on Wednesday outlined plans to return to shareholders around 80% of the cash generated by its bulging aircraft order book by trimming capital and development spending and potentially boosting production rates.



Seadrill Partners: A Stable Driller With Growth Potential
15 hours ago - Seeking Alpha - May 22, 2013 3:15 PM
By Power Hedge:On Tuesday, May 7, Seadrill (SDRL) announced the sale of the T15 tender rig to Seadrill Partners (SDLP) for total consideration of $210 million. Since this new rig will increase the revenues and cash flows of Seadrill Partners, this se


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5 Mobile Payments Data Points That Will Blow Your Mind
15 hours ago - Business Insider - May 22, 2013 3:00 PM
Consumers gravitate to convenience. That's as true with payment technologies as it is with anything else. A prime example is the decades-old trend away from cash or checks and toward credit cards. Now, the mass adoption of smartphones and tablets has



Italy steel businessman Riva probed for tax evasion -sources
15 hours ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 2:42 PM
ROME/MILAN, May 22 (Reuters) - Milan prosecutors areinvestigating the chairman of Italian steel group Riva for taxevasion and police have seized 1.2 billion euros of cash from atax haven, judicial sources said on Wednesday.



EU Leaders Pledge to Ensure All Pay Fair Share of Taxes
17 hours ago - Fox Business - May 22, 2013 1:14 PM
Faced with the fallout of austerity and embarrassing tax-evasion scandals, European Union leaders pledged Wednesday to ensure that everybody--from high-income earners to big multinationals--pay their fair share toward sustaining cash-strapped governm



Are These Dow Companies Buying Back Wisely?
17 hours ago - The Motley Fool - May 22, 2013 12:43 PM
By taking a look at past buyback activities in relation to companies' share price and free cash flow, investors can better understand how management allocates its capital in different financial conditions.


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Here Are 14 Yearbook Photos of Business Big Shots
18 hours ago - Benzinga - May 22, 2013 12:19 PM
When we think of the business titans of our age, we often associate their likeness with private jets, cash flows in the millions, intense board room meetings and bold leadership.Yet, the humble beginnings of the CEOs, co-founders and chairmen of some


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These 5 Start-ups Will Change the Way You Pay for Everything
19 hours ago - Inc - May 22, 2013 11:20 AM
Cash registers and IOUs are going the way of the dodo, taking with them that old ka-ching sound. From Square Cash to Google Wallet, here's how tech is changing cash payments.Digital wallets have long been in the news, but the hottest trend is peer-to


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UPDATE: Flowers Foods Announces 3-for-2 Stock Split, Raises Qtr. Dividend to $0.1125/Share Split Adjusted
19 hours ago - Benzinga - May 22, 2013 10:42 AM
Prior to the Flowers Foods(NYSE: FLO) annual shareholders meeting today, the company's board ofdirectors declared a three-for-two split of the company's stock by means of a50% stock dividend and also increased the annual cash dividend by $.035. Thise


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Why Millionaire Investors Are in Cash
20 hours ago - CNBC - May 22, 2013 10:35 AM



MIDEAST DEBT-Africa tempts Gulf bond investors
20 hours ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 10:00 AM
DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - The lure of sub-saharan Africa, with its geographic proximity and promise of higher returns, is tempting cash-rich Gulf Arab bond investors to look south, a marked departure...



MIDEAST DEBT-Africa tempts Gulf bond investors
20 hours ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 10:00 AM
DUBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - The lure of sub-saharan Africa, with its geographic proximity and promise of higher returns, is tempting cash-rich Gulf Arab bond investors to look south, a marked departure from the relative comfort and familiarity of the M



Boeing plans to return 80 percent of free cash to shareholders
21 hours ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 8:54 AM
(Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Wednesday that it plans to return about 80 percent of its free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share buy-backs.


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Boeing plans to return 80 percent of free cash to shareholders
21 hours ago - Fox Business - May 22, 2013 8:54 AM
Boeing Cosaid on Wednesday that it plans to return about 80 percent of its free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share buy-backs.



Boeing plans to return 80 percent of free cash to shareholders
21 hours ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 8:52 AM
May 22 (Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Wednesday that it plans to return about 80 percent of its free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share buy-backs.



Dendreon Analysts Getting Very Skeptical
21 hours ago - Seeking Alpha - May 22, 2013 8:49 AM
By Bill Maurer: It's been a couple of weeks now since Dendreon (DNDN) reported an absolute train wreck first quarter. Revenues plunged, cash burn was extreme, and doubts over the company's future increased. Now that we've had some time to fully diges


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UPDATE 2-Miner Afferro agrees to $190 mln offer from IMIC
22 hours ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 8:38 AM
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - West Africa-focused miner Afferro has agreed to a $190 million cash-and-paper offer from investment group IMIC that could pave the way for development of its flagship iron ore project.



UPDATE 2-Miner Afferro agrees to $190 mln offer from IMIC
22 hours ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 8:38 AM
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - West Africa-focused miner Afferro has agreed to a $190 million cash-and-paper offer from investment group IMIC that could pave the way for development of its flagship iron ore project.



Boeing plans to return more cash to shareholders -CEO McNerney
22 hours ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 8:19 AM
May 22 (Reuters) - Boeing Co Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney said on Wednesday that research and development costs at its commercial airplane unit will fall in coming months and that it plans to return "significantly more" cash to shareholders.



NanoViricides, Inc. Files Quarterly Report - Reports a Strong Cash Position Sufficient for Initial Clinical Trials of Its First Drug Candidate
23 hours ago - The Motley Fool - May 22, 2013 7:11 AM


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'Grandparent scams' steal thousands from seniors
1 day ago - CNN Money - May 22, 2013 6:08 AM
Across the country, law enforcement officials are warning seniors to beware of so-called "grandparent scams," in which fraudsters are impersonating a grandchild in distress -- and begging for cash.



Impoverished Malawi sells presidential jet for $15 mln
1 day ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 5:34 AM
LILONGWE, May 22 (Reuters) - Malawi's luxury presidential jet, bought by late leader Bingu wa Mutharika, has been sold for $15 million to raise cash for the impoverished African country, a government official said on Wednesday.



UPDATE 2-Lloyds says to meet capital demands without extra funds
1 day ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 5:09 AM
* To meet requirements from cash generation, non-core sales



Top 4 Stocks In The Drug Delivery Industry With The Lowest PEG Ratio
1 day ago - Benzinga - May 22, 2013 4:28 AM
Below are the top drug delivery stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of PEG ratio.Alkermes plc (NASDAQ: ALKS) has a PEG ratio of 0.37. Alkermes had $209.30 million in total cash for the latest quarter.Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (NYSE



UPDATE 1-Miner Afferro agrees to $190 mln offer from IMIC
1 day ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 3:51 AM
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - West Africa-focused miner Afferro has agreed to a $190 million cash-and-paper offer from investment group IMIC which could pave the way for its flagship iron ore project to...


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UPDATE 1-Miner Afferro agrees to $190 mln offer from IMIC
1 day ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 3:51 AM
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - West Africa-focused miner Afferrohas agreed to a $190 million cash-and-paperoffer from investment group IMIC which could pave theway for its flagship iron ore project to be developed.



UPDATE 1-Miner Afferro agrees to $190 mln offer from IMIC
1 day ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 3:51 AM
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - West Africa-focused miner Afferro has agreed to a $190 million cash-and-paper offer from investment group IMIC which could pave the way for its flagship iron ore project to...



UPDATE 1-Miner Afferro agrees to $190 mln offer from IMIC
1 day ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 3:51 AM
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - West Africa-focused miner Afferro has agreed to a $190 million cash-and-paper offer from investment group IMIC which could pave the way for its flagship iron ore project to be developed.



UPDATE 1-Miner Afferro agrees to $190 mln offer from IMIC
1 day ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 3:51 AM
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - West Africa-focused miner Afferro has agreed to a $190 million cash-and-paper offer from investment group IMIC which could pave the way for its flagship iron ore project to...



UPDATE 1-Lloyds says won't need to issue new equity, CoCos
1 day ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 2:30 AM
* To meet requirements from cash generation, non-core sales



Miner Afferro agrees to $190 mln offer from IMIC
1 day ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 2:17 AM
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - West Africa-focused miner Afferro has agreed to a $190 million cash-and-paper offer from investment group IMIC, it said on Wednesday.



Miner Afferro agrees to $190 mln offer from IMIC
1 day ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 2:17 AM
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - West Africa-focused miner Afferro has agreed to a $190 million cash-and-paper offer from investment group IMIC, it said on Wednesday.



Miner Afferro agrees to $190 mln offer from IMIC
1 day ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 2:17 AM
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - West Africa-focused miner Afferro has agreed to a $190 million cash-and-paper offer from investment group IMIC, it said on Wednesday.



Miner Afferro agrees to $190 mln offer from IMIC
1 day ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 2:17 AM
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - West Africa-focused miner Afferro has agreed to a $190 million cash-and-paper offer from investment group IMIC, it said on Wednesday.



Miner Afferro agrees to $190 mln offer from IMIC
1 day ago - Reuters - May 22, 2013 2:17 AM
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - West Africa-focused miner Afferrohas agreed to a $190 million cash-and-paperoffer from investment group IMIC, it said on Wednesday.



LeapFrog: Help Needed
1 day ago - Seeking Alpha - May 22, 2013 1:01 AM
ByB&T Capital:I wrote an article recently outlining why I have continued to buy LeapFrog (LF) in 2013. Since I wrote the article, LeapFrog posted another impressive quarter, launched a new product, and has posed itself nicely as a cash machine. The s


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Vertu Motors unveils acquisition
1 day ago - FT - May 21, 2013 8:51 PM
The car dealership group agrees to pay Co-operative Group Motors £31m cash for a Yorkshire-based business comprising three Land Rover outlets