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Syracuse man’s antique and art collection took 80 years to amass: 600 pieces to be auctioned SaturdayFriday, March 19, 2010 @ 4:59AMDavid Lassman / The Post-Standard These are some of the paintings, some dating to the 17th century, that will be sold Saturday in an auction in Syracuse. They are part of a collection built by Nicholas Colella, the owner of Colella Galleries on East Willow Street in Syracuse.
Eat, drink and be merry while helping local studentsThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 5:06PMThe third annual Taste of Rockport event will be March 25, and organizers have high hopes that it will raise much needed money for local students.
Mobile broadband spectrum auction may hit legal wallMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 7:39AMThe government's proposed auction of radio frequencies to enable the roll-out of mobile broadband may be delayed further by legal action.
OPENLANE Partners with Recovery Database Network (RDN) to Expedite Sale of Repossessed VehiclesMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 7:30AMREDWOOD CITY, Calif.----OPENLANE, Inc., a leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced a partnership with Recovery Database Network , a specialized provider of software and data solutions related to the recovery of assets for the automotive finance industry.
Indian 10-Year Bond Yields Hold Near 17-Month High on InflationMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 5:59AMMarch 15 (Bloomberg) -- Yields on India’s benchmark 10-year bonds were near their highest level in almost 17 months as accelerating inflation cooled demand for fixed-income assets.
Dollar falls at end of week as Greece debt worries easeSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:46PMThe dollar fluctuated on risk appetite during the past week before falling against major currencies on Friday as investors' worries about Greece's debt crisis eased. Debt woes in Greece and other European countries have been one of the major driving factors for currency trading in the week. The dollar fell on Monday as French President Nicolas Sarkozy offered support to Greece. After meeting ...
High hopes for coastal lingcod fishery | Outdoors notebookSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:43PMThe coastal lingcod fishery reopened Saturday, and anglers are dusting off their gear in anticipation of what should be another excellent season.
Treasures of the homeSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 3:51AMThere's often one thing in a home that acts like a magnet for the people who live there and for those who visit.
FEMA's sale of Katrina trailers sparks criticismFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:00PMIn a giant auction, the federal government has agreed to sell for pennies on the dollar most of the 120,000 formaldehyde-tainted trailers it bought nearly five years ago for Hurricane Katrina victims. But the sale of the units, perhaps the most visible symbol of the government's bungled response to the hurricane, has triggered a new round of charges that it is endangering future buyers for years ...
FEMA's sale of Katrina trailers sparks criticismFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:00PMIn a giant auction, the federal government has agreed to sell for pennies on the dollar most of the 120,000 formaldehyde-tainted trailers it bought nearly five years ago for Hurricane Katrina victims. But the sale of the units, perhaps the most visible symbol of the government's bungled response to...
FEMA selling off Hurricane Katrina trailers tainted with formaldehydeFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:10PMIn a giant auction, the federal government has agreed to sell for pennies on the dollar most of the 120,000 formaldehyde-tainted trailers it bought nearly five years ago for Hurricane Katrina victims.
NAAA Member Auctions Report $80.5 Billion in Sales for 2009Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:00PMFREDERICK, MD - Sales of used vehicles totaled 8.9 million units worth $80.5 billion at National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) member auctions last year, according to the trade organization’s 13th annual survey.
OPENLANE Sets 2009 Sales Records, Continues into 2010Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:45PMREDWOOD CITY, CA – OPENLANE, Inc., a leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, announced the company has begun 2010 with significant momentum in both sales and the number of value-added programs it has rolled out to dealers and consignors during the first two months of the year.
Black Book Announces New iPhone ApplicationFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:30PMGAINESVILLE, GA - Black Book announced the roll-out of their new iPhone Application – iUsed Car. This new app, available through the Apple iStore, resides on the iPhone or iTouch device to maximize both speed and ease of use.
Experts Talk Budget Deficit, Wholesale Trade, HousingThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:08AMBloomberg BusinessWeek compiles comments from Wall Street economists and strategists on the key economic and market topics of Mar. 10. Kim Rupert and Michael Wallace, Action Economics The U.S. Treasury reported a $220.9 billion deficit for February. That's not quite the -$223 billion estimated by the Congressional Budget Office, but it's up 14.0% from the -$193.9 billion from last year. It ...
Stock futures inch higher ahead of openingThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:48AMInvestors are continuing to search for direction Wednesday, after two days of relatively flat trading. Stock futures edged higher.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 11:35 UK gas down on less demand offsetting supply issuesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:57AMLONDON, March 11 (Reuters) - British gas prices fell on early Thursday trade, with lower demand due to milder weather offsetting reduced Norwegian supply resulting from a power outage at Ormen Lange gas field. Gas for Friday was 33.60 pence per therm ($5.013 per mmbtu) at 1042 GMT, down 2.55 pence compared to day-ahead contracts on Wednesday. Gas for Thursday was down at 36 pence from 41 pence ...
Business briefsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:38AMWASHINGTON Inventories fall while sales rise
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 08:05 Glance-European Factors-Shares seen down on China overheating fearsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:27AMLONDON, March 11 (Reuters) - European equities are set to open lower on Thursday, with heavyweight commodity stocks likely to be affected by weaker raw material prices after another set of strong Chinese economic data raised further concerns over monetary tightening.
Stocks rise after inventories fall but sales gainThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:56AMNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged higher Wednesday after the government said businesses trimmed their inventories again in January.
Business Briefs for Thursday, March 11, 2010Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:04PMThe $5.2 million complex has been in the works for more than two years. It will include an indoor arena for horse and cattle shows, a conference center, office space and a farmers market with 40 stalls, said Fred Wydner, director of agricultural development for Pittsylvania. The Commerce Department said that inventories at the wholesale level were reduced 0.2 percent in January following a 1 ...
Rates climb after report points to stronger demandWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:04PMInterest rates rose in the bond market Wednesday after a government report signaled that businesses are working through inventories because of stronger demand.
Food & Wine CalendarWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:14PMTHURSDAY Food News & Views: John Lynch of JohnMartin's discusses St. Patrick's Day festivities with host Linda Gassenheimer and Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker on WLRN-FM (91.3); 1:30-2 p.m.
Summary Box: Rates climb after inventory dropWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:54PMSAFETY PLAY FLOPS: Investors turned away from safe-havens like Treasurys on Wednesday after the government said inventories at businesses are dropping as sales rise. That's a sign that demand is improving. The drop in Treasury prices boosted interest rates.... Inventory - Business - Government - Manufacturing - Wholesale
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-10 23:41 Nikkei set to gain on weaker yen, Wall St climbWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:41PMTOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average is likely to rise on Thursday, with exporters gaining on a weaker yen and after the Nasdaq rallied on data showing U.S. wholesale inventories fell unexpectedly in January and sales hit their highest in more than a year.
Rates climb after report points to stronger demandWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:41PMInterest rates rose in the bond market Wednesday after a government report signaled that businesses are working through inventories because of stronger demand. Treasury prices fell and pushed rates higher after the Commerce Department said that wholesale... Government - United States Department of Commerce - Business - Bond market - Bond
Summary Box: Rates Climb After Inventory DropWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:40PMSummary Box: Interest rates climb after drop in inventories signals economic improvement Inventory - Business - Manufacturing - Wholesale - Recession
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-10 07:49 Glance-European Factors-Shares seen mixed after two-day dipWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:13AMPARIS, March 10 (Reuters) - European stocks were seen mixed on Wednesday following a two-session dip, as lingering fiscal worries in Europe continue to rattle investors, but resource-related shares could benefit from strong imports and exports data from China.
Japan’s 30-Year Yields Climb to a One-Week High Before AuctionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:37PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s 30-year bond yields climbed to the highest level in a week before the government sells 600 billion yen ($6.6 billion) of the debt at an auction today.
Japan’s 30-Year Yields Stay Near One-Week High Before AuctionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:30PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s 30-year bond yields stayed near a one-week high before the government sells 600 billion yen ($6.6 billion) of the debt at an auction today.
And the Award Goes To...Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:39AMNote: This week's Market Outlook was covered by Optionetics.com's Chris Tyler. Friday's "Best Picture" honors go to the bulls but this week's coming attraction of a double top could spell trouble. For the five-day period, the SP-500 ( SPY ) is up 3.17% on a crowd pleasing performance potentially worthy of profit-taking before another sequel might be released. THE WEEKLY NUTSHELL It's the ...
Bond Market Distrusts Budget NumbersMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:38AMIndustry and stock markets have reacted positively to the budget’s plan for fiscal consolidation. The reaction of the bond market, however, suggests that it doubts whether the government will be able to control inflation and stick to the targets for market borrowings.
Bond market distrusts budget numbersMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:14AM(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Industry and stock markets have reacted positively to the budget's plan for fiscal consolidation. The reaction of the bond market, however, suggests that it doubts whether the...
Weekly Outlook: March 8, 2010Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:28AMFriday's "Best Picture" honors go to the bulls but this week's coming attraction of a double top could spell trouble. For the five day period the SP-500 ( SPY ) is up 3.17% on a crowd pleasing performance potentially worthy of profit-taking before another sequel might be released. THE WEEKLY NUTSHELL It's the beginning of March Madness for bears as bulls revel in spate of Merger Monday headlines ...