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KCM Holdings Corp. Announces Progress Updates & Corporate Restructuring to a "Consolidated Real-Time" Investor Communications Strategy

November 12, 2010

FRISCO, TX–(Marketwire – November 12, 2010) – KCM Holdings Corp. ( PINKSHEETS : KCMH ) announced today progress on venture incubations and restructuring. The company also addressed speculation of status based on a period of silence of investor communications.

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HCA Raises 15B In Bond Sale

November 11, 2010

US forprofit hospital chain HCA Holdings has raised 1525 billion in a sale of senior unsecured notes

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HCA Raises 15B In Bond Sale

November 11, 2010

US forprofit hospital chain HCA Holdings has raised 1525 billion in a sale of senior unsecured notes

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Video: Major Says Long-Dated Irish Bonds Are `More Vulnerable’

November 10, 2010

Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) — Steven Major, global head of fixed-income research at HSBC Holdings Plc, talks about the outlook for Irish bonds and for today’s auction of Portuguese debt. Major, speaking with Maryam Nemazee on Bloomberg Television’s “On The Move,” also discusses Banco Espirito Santo SA’s decision to terminate its contract with Fitch Ratings after the credit rating agency downgraded the lender.

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Innovative Food Holdings Announces Share Repurchase Program and Addition of New Directors

October 29, 2010

NAPLES, FL–(Marketwire – October 29, 2010) –  Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. ( OTCBB : IVFH ), announced today that it has approved a share repurchase program of up to 15 million shares. In addition, the company announced that is has expanded its board of directors through the addition of three new independent directors who have joined the board of Innovative Food Holdings.

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Video: ARM’s East Discusses Strategy, Outlook for Smartphones

October 29, 2010

Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) — Warren East, chief executive officer of ARM Holdings Plc, talks about smartphone technology and competing with Intel Corp. He speaks with Maryam Nemazee on Bloomberg Television’s “The Pulse.”

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John Haggerty Named Vice President of Biomedical Services for InfuSystem

October 27, 2010

MADISON HEIGHTS, MI–(Marketwire – October 27, 2010) –  InfuSystem Holdings, Inc. ( OTCBB : INHI ) ( OTCBB : INHIW ) ( OTCBB : INHIU ), a leading provider of infusion pumps and associated products and services, has appointed John Haggerty as Vice President of Biomedical Services. In this newly-created position, Mr. Haggerty will oversee biomedical repair, recertification and maintenance services provided from InfuSystem’s Biomedical Centers of Excellence in Michigan, Kansas, California, and Ontario, Canada.

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Video: Turner Says Technology Industry in `New Wave of Growth’: Video

October 18, 2010

Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) — Robert Turner, chairman and chief investment officer of Turner Investment Partners, talks about Apple Inc.’s fourth-quarter performance and the outlook for the technology industry. Turner also discusses the outlook for Apple’s shares, and prospects for Arm Holdings PLC, Qualcomm Inc. and Broadcom Corp. He talks with Pimm Fox on Bloomberg Television’s “Taking Stock.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Crude Oil Falls on Equity Profit Taking, Gold Surges on Huge Increase in ETF Holdings

October 15, 2010

Crude Oil Falls on Equity Profit Taking, Gold Surges on Huge Increase in ETF Holdings

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Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (ASX:EOS) Production Positioned For US Army Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station Program

October 12, 2010

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (ASX:EOS) Production Positioned For US Army Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station Program

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Video: Grant Says Quantitative Easing Is Just Money Printing: Video

October 8, 2010

Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) — James Grant, editor of Grant’s Interest Rate Observer, and Neal Soss, chief economist at Credit Suisse Holdings USA Inc., talk about the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy, the labor market and the dollar. They speak with Tom Keene on Bloomberg Television’s “Surveillance Midday.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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CFC Subsidiary Assumes Control of USVI Assets

October 6, 2010

HERNDON, VA–(Marketwire – October 6, 2010) – The transfer of control of the U.S. Virgin Islands-based operating businesses of Innovative Communication Corporation (Innovative) to Caribbean Asset Holdings (CAH), a subsidiary of National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC), was completed today.

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Video: HSBC’s Yetsenga Expects Bank of Japan Interest Rate Cut: Video

October 5, 2010

Oct. 5 (Bloomberg) — Richard Yetsenga, the Hong Kong-based global head of emerging-markets currency strategy at HSBC Holdings, talks about the outlook for the yen and Bank of Japan monetary policy. Yetsenga also discusses his forecast for the U.S. and Australian dollars. He speaks with Susan Li on Bloomberg Television’s “First Up.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Damico Sees `Great Growth Opportunity’ for IntraLinks: Video

September 28, 2010

Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) — Andrew Damico, chief executive officer of IntraLinks Holdings Inc., talks about the company’s services, business model and growth outlook. IntraLinks is a software provider that allows companies to exchange confidential documents online. Damico talks with Margaret Brennan on Bloomberg Television’s “InBusiness.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Trader Profits 14-Fold on AirTran Options Purchase: Video

September 27, 2010

Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) — An investor who bought 759 bullish AirTran Holdings Inc. options last week captured a 14-fold gain today after Southwest Airlines Co. agreed to buy the company. Bloomberg’s Jeff Kearns reports.(Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Trader Profits 14-Fold on AirTran Options Purchase: Video

September 27, 2010

Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) — An investor who bought 759 bullish AirTran Holdings Inc. options last week captured a 14-fold gain today after Southwest Airlines Co. agreed to buy the company. Bloomberg’s Jeff Kearns reports.(Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: HSBC Opens Investigation Into Leaking of Succession Plan

September 27, 2010

Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) — Bloomberg’s Elliott Gotkine reports on the leadership changes at HSBC Holdings Plc.

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Charter Comm Unit To Sell 1B Notes

September 27, 2010

CCO Holdings a subsidiary of Charter Communications has sold senior notes worth 1 billion

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Alterra Sells 350M In Debt

September 27, 2010

Alterra Finance a wholly owned subsidiary of Alterra Capital Holdings is selling 350 million of senior notes

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Quasar International Holdings, Inc. (Formerly Quasar Aerospace Industries, Inc.) Dean Bradley Steps Down as CEO/President of Quasar International Holdings, Inc.

September 24, 2010

JACKSONVILLE, FL–(Marketwire – September 24, 2010) – Quasar International Holdings, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : QASP ): Dean Bradley has stepped down from all corporate positions. Mr. Bradley has also resigned all positions of authority in all Quasar subsidiaries. Mr. Bradley’s 75% voting rights, by way of Series A Preferred shares, will be placed in a trust fund to be managed and overseen by attorney Daniel Vaughn, and Apex CEO, Jeff Landreth.

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Video: Lehman Strategist Finds Risk Pays as Ice Cream Maker

September 24, 2010

Sept. 24 (Bloomberg) — Carlo del Mistro, owner and founder of ice cream company Gelato Mio Ltd., talks with Bloomberg’s Chief Food Critic Richard Vines about his career. Del Mistro left his job at Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. in 2007 and opened his Italian gelato business a year later. Andrea Catherwood also speaks on Bloomberg Television’s “The Pulse”.

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Video: Textainer’s Maccarone Says Container Demand Very Strong: Video

September 23, 2010

Sept. 23 (Bloomberg) — John Maccarone, president and chief executive officer of Textainer Group Holdings Ltd., talks about the outlook for the container industry. Maccarone talks with Pimm Fox on Bloomberg Television’s “Taking Stock.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: China Shipbuilders Optimistic About Bulk Shipping demand: Video

September 19, 2010

Sept. 20 (Bloomberg) — Bloomberg’s Stephen Engle visit’s a Chinese shipyard and reports on demand for cargo ships. He speaks with Wei Jiafu, chairman of China Cosco Holdings Co., and other executives. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Atkins Says Defining `Window Dressing’ Key to SEC Rules: Video

September 17, 2010

Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) — Paul Atkins, a former member of the Securities and Exchange Commission, talks about the possible creation of rules to prevent the practice of so-called window dressing reporting by financial institutions. U.S. regulators voted to propose rules that may make it harder for companies to mask debt after Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. was accused of misleading investors by temporarily moving assets off its books. Atkins speaks with Margaret Brennan and Peter Cook on Bloomberg Television’s “InBusiness.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Intelsat Raises 1B In Debt Sale

September 17, 2010

Fixed satellite services provider Intelsat Jackson Holdings has sold 1 billion of senior notes in the 144a private placement market

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Video: Tsurumi Says Sega to Make More Than 10% of Games 3-D: Video

September 15, 2010

Sept. 16 (Bloomberg) — Naoya Tsurumi, executive director at Sega Sammy Holdings Inc., talks about the company’s business strategy and the prospects for 3-D technology in the video-game industry. Tsurumi also discusses concerns over piracy in China. He talks with Mike Firn at the Tokyo Game Show on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Cohen Says Wall Street Risk Management Hiring `Booming’: Video

September 15, 2010

Sept. 15 (Bloomberg) — Roy Cohen, author of “The Wall Street Professional’s Survival Guide: Success Secrets of a Career Coach,” talks about Wall Street hiring trends after the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and the financial crisis. He talks with Matt Miller and Carol Massar on Bloomberg Television’s “Street Smart.” Bloomberg’s David McLaughlin also speaks. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Solomon Discusses Collapse of Lehman, Financial Crisis: Video

September 15, 2010

Sept. 15 (Bloomberg) — Peter Solomon, founder of investment bank Peter J. Solomon Co. and a former vice chairman of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., talks about the collapse of Lehman and causes of the financial crisis. Solomon speaks with Margaret Brennan on Bloomberg Television’s “In Business.” (This is an excerpt of the full interview. Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: HSBC’s Major Says Buy `Ultra’ Long-Dated Greek Bonds

September 15, 2010

Sept. 15 (Bloomberg) — Steven Major, global head of fixed-income research at HSBC Holdings Plc, talks about the outlook for Greek bonds and Federal Reserve asset purchases. He speaks with Mark Barton on Bloomberg Television’s “Global Connection.”

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Video: HSBC’s Yetsenga Says Yen No Longer Seen as `One-Way Bet’

September 14, 2010

Sept. 15 (Bloomberg) — Richard Yetsenga, the Hong Kong-based global head of emerging-markets currency strategy at HSBC Holdings Plc., talks about Japan’s intervention in the foreign exchange market. He speaks with Mark Barton on Bloomberg Television’s “Countdown.”

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GreenHouse Holdings, Inc. Announces Key Additions to Board of Directors

September 13, 2010

SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – September 13, 2010) –  GreenHouse Holdings, Inc. ( OTCBB : GRHU ) (“GreenHouse”), a San Diego, California-based integrated energy solutions provider and developer of eco-friendly infrastructure, today announced the appointment of three new independent directors to the Board of Directors. By adding industry expertise to the board, the company will be taking active steps to capitalize on its leadership role in the governmental and infrastructure sectors. Brigadier General Floyd H. Trogdon, Mr. Seymour G. Siegel and Mr. Charles R. Allured will join the Board of Directors effective immediately.

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Video: Thodey Says Telstra Is Committed to Investing in China

September 10, 2010

Sept. 10 (Bloomberg) — David Thodey, chief executive officer of Telstra Corp., talks about the outlook for the company and the sale of its shareholding in China’s most-popular property website SouFun Holdings Ltd. He speaks with Maryam Nemazee on Bloomberg Television’s “Countdown.”

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Crown Holdings, Inc. to acquire partner’s interest in China, Vietnam JTVs

September 8, 2010

Crown Holdings, Inc. to acquire partner’s interest in China, Vietnam JTVs

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BioMedical Technology Solutions Holdings Prepares for Growth With Addition of Manny Losada to Board of Directors

September 7, 2010

ENGLEWOOD, CO–(Marketwire – September 7, 2010) –  BioMedical Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (“BMTS”) ( OTCBB : BMTL ) is pleased to announce that Manny Losada, President of MedPro Associates of Idaho Springs, CO, has agreed to join BMTS as a member of its Board of Directors as of September 1, 2010.

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Video: HSBC’s Robins Sees 20-Fold Rise in Electric Cars by 2020

September 6, 2010

Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) — Nick Robins, head of the Climate Change Centre of Excellence at HSBC Holdings Plc, talks about the outlook for the so-called climate economy, including energy and transportation. He speaks with Andrea Catherwood on Bloomberg Television’s “The Pulse.”

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Promising Growth Within IBFX Australia Pty Ltd. Prompts New Management Hire

September 1, 2010

SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwire – September 1, 2010) –  On the heels of the IBFX Holdings new office opening, IBFX Australia Pty. has recently announced the appointment of Alex Douglas to the company’s growing management team. 

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OmniResponse Appoints New Vice President of Retail Sales

August 31, 2010

CLEARWATER, FL–(Marketwire – August 31, 2010) – OmniReliant Holdings, Inc . ( OTCBB : ORHI ) announces that OmniResponse, Inc ., the wholly owned consumer products enterprise of OmniReliant Holdings, Inc., appointed Travis Berger as Vice President of Retail Sales effective August 23, 2010. This role focuses on introducing OmniResponse brands into the marketplace via numerous retail channels. This new position will focus on making OmniResponse brands and products available to consumers on a much larger scale which we believe will lead to additional revenue growth opportunities.

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Video: Hedgeye’s Jordan Sees `Excess Demand’ for Macau Casinos: Video

August 31, 2010

Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) — Todd Jordan, managing director at Hedgeye Risk Management, talks about the growth of Asia’s gaming industry. SJM Holdings Ltd., the casino operator controlled by Macau billionaire Stanley Ho, said first-half profit rose more than fourfold after it added more tables for high rollers from China. Jordan speaks with Deirdre Bolton on Bloomberg Television’s “InsideTrack.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Neumann Says BOJ Move Will Have Limited Impact on Yen: Video

August 29, 2010

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) — Frederic Neumann, a Hong Kong-based economist at HSBC Holdings Plc, talks about the Bank of Japan’s expansion of its bank-loan program and its implications for the yen and the nation’s economy. The BOJ will boost the amount of funds in the facility by 10 trillion yen ($116 billion) to a total of 30 trillion, the bank said in a statement after an emergency meeting in Tokyo. Neumann also discusses Federal Reserve monetary policy. He talks with Linzie Janis on Bloomberg Television’s “Global Connection.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Burger King’s Chidsey Discusses Sales, Business Outlook: Video

August 24, 2010

Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) — Burger King Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer John Chidsey talks about the company’s financial results and business outlook. Burger King, the second-largest U.S. hamburger seller, reported a fourth-quarter profit of 36 cents a share. The average estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg was for a profit of 34 cents a share. Chidsey speaks from Miami with Susan Li on Bloomberg Television. (This is an excerpt of the full interview. Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: FT’s Lex Columnist Stovin-Bradford on HSBC’s Nedbank Bid: Video

August 24, 2010

Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) — Richard Stovin-Bradford of the Financial Times’ Lex commentary team talks about HSBC Holdings Plc’s plan to buy a controlling stake in Old Mutual Plc’s Nedbank Group Ltd. Stovin-Bradford talks with Deirdre Bolton on Bloomberg Television’s “InsideTrack.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: Nedbank’s Brown Says He Would Like to Retain CEO Post

August 24, 2010

Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) — Nedbank Group Ltd.’s Chief Executive Officer Mike Brown talks about negotiations between HSBC Holdings Plc and Old Mutual Plc over control of Nedbank. HSBC may acquire as much as 70 percent of the South African bank, London-based Old Mutual said yesterday. Brown speaks from Johannesburg with Mark Barton on Bloomberg Television’s “Countdown.”

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Video: Golfsmith’s Hanaka

August 20, 2010

Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) — Martin Hanaka, chief executive officer at Golfsmith International Holdings Inc., talks with Bloomberg’s Michele Steele about the sales of Tiger Woods-Branded products and the company’s business plan. Golfsmith retails golf equipment, clothing and accessories through a chain of retail stores, catalogs and the Internet. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: HSBC’s Major Says Bond Yields Have `Bit More’ to Fall

August 20, 2010

Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) — Steven Major, global head of fixed-income research at HSBC Holdings Plc, talks about the outlook for government bonds. He speaks with Andrea Catherwood on Bloomberg Television’s “The Pulse.”

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Video: HSBC’s Neumann Says Japan `Suffering’ From Yen Strength: Video

August 16, 2010

Aug. 16 (Bloomberg) — Frederic Neumann, co-head of Asian economic research at HSBC Holdings Plc, talks about China surpassing Japan as the world’s second-largest economy last quarter, capping the nation’s three- decade rise from Communist isolation to emerging superpower. He speaks with Erik Schatzker and Melissa Long on Bloomberg Television’s “InsideTrack.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Video: McCaw Says Akerson Will Have `Tough’ Challenge at GM: Video

August 13, 2010

Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) — Craig McCaw, chairman of Eagle River Holdings LLC, says newly named General Motors Co. Chief Executive Officer Dan Akerson will have a “tough” challenge leading the automaker. McCaw hired Akerson in 1996 to help turn around Nextel Communications Inc. Dan Bloomberg’s Jon Erlichman reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

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