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SHANGHAI, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ABACHEM is a public listed company in China, specializing in contract manufacturing to the pharmaceutical, biotechnological and agrochemical industries. Offering a broad spectrum of services for the production of fine chemicals, advanced intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients, we have successfully collaborated and partnered with major pharmaceutical and agrochemical companies globally. ABACHEM has also become a reliable development...
Comprehensive Online Resource Simplifies End-of-Life Planning CLEVELAND, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- eFuneral (www.efuneral.com), a comprehensive online end-of-life planning resource, has received a $250,000 investment commitment from nonprofit venture development organization JumpStart Inc. (www.jumpstartinc.org). The company's free tools and support enable those thinking about end-of-life to make the best funeral decisions for their budget. "End-of-life planning encompasses...
NEW YORK, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Suisse's newly formed Global Financial Strategies Group announced the release of its inaugural publication entitled, "Cultivating Your Judgment Skills - A Framework for Improving the Quality of Decisions." Authored by Michael Mauboussin, Head of Global Financial Strategies, the report's goal is to provide investors tools and guidance to improve decisions on a day-to-day basis. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091204/CSLOGO )...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- iTalk Inc. (OTCQB: TALK) (OTCBB: TALK) ("iTalk" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has named Mr. Philip Loh as its new Director of Asia Operations and the head of iTalk's recently established Asian Operations Office in Singapore. Mr. Loh possesses extensive knowledge and experience concerning best business practices in Asia; both in sales & marketing and specifically in strategic product sourcing. "The Asia Pacific...
Toronto Stock Exchange: VG VANCOUVER, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Veris Gold Corp. ("Veris" or the "Company") (TSX: VG) (OTCQB: YNGFF) (Frankfurt Xetra Exchange: NG6A) announces that it plans to news release highlights of its 2013 first quarter results after market on May 15, 2013. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 8:00 am Pacific Daylight Time (11:00 am Eastern Daylight Time). Hosting the call will be Mr. Francois Marland,...
SHANGHAI, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SINA Corporation (NASDAQ GS: SINA), a leading online media company and mobile value-added service (MVAS) provider for China and for global Chinese communities, will announce its unaudited financial results for the first quarter 2013 after the close of market on Thursday May 16, 2013. Following the announcement, SINA's management team will host a conference call from 9p.m. - 10p.m. Eastern Time on May 16, 2013 (or 9a.m. - 10a.m. Beijing Time on May...
TheStreet and RateWatch Report Top CD Rate Issuers NEW YORK, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RateWatch, a premier banking data and analytics service owned by TheStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: TST) reported today that national averages generally remained unchanged at record-low levels. The Federal Reserve last Wednesday surprised economists by stating that it would "increase or reduce" monetary stimulus as needed. Since late 2008, the Federal Reserve has continued to keep the short-term federal...
Agreement offers more favorable terms and extends maturity to mid-2018 STAMFORD, Conn., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Information Services Group, Inc. (ISG) (NASDAQ: III), a leading technology insights, market intelligence and advisory services company today announced it has executed a new $70 million, five-year credit agreement with more favorable terms and extended maturity to mid-2018. "Our strengthening financial performance, driven by our evolving advisory services and...
Move Signifies Increasing Importance of EMEA Markets to Firm's Growth NEW YORK and LONDON, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Capital IQ, a leading provider of multi-asset class data, tools and services for company, security and portfolio valuation and risk analysis, today announced several senior staff changes, signaling the growing importance of European markets for the firm's analytical and research products and services. Effective immediately, Rocco Sta. Maria, currently...
Toronto Stock Exchange: VG VANCOUVER, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Veris Gold Corp. ("Veris" or the "Company") (TSX: VG) (OTCQB: YNGFF) (Frankfurt Xetra Exchange: NG6A) announces that Randy Reichert is no longer in the position of Chief Operating Officer and Co-CEO of the Company and is no longer an employee of the Company. R. Llee Chapman will continue on as President and Shaun Heinrichs will assume the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company, in addition to his...
