Business Briefs The Tampa Tribune
Allstate Floridian Insurance , the state's third-largest home insurer, is lowering its proposed rate increase in the face of resistance from state regulators. The company on Tuesday said it was still seeking a rate increase, but one that would average just less than 20 percent statewide instead of nearly 25 percent. Allstate Floridian Indemnity made a similar move, notifying state regulators
Declining baby foods boosted by health, convenience Nutraingredients.com
11/6/2006 - A declining US baby food market could receive a significant boost from products that focus on infant weight control, as well as premium baby goods and ‘all natural’ items, according to a new report by Mintel.
Earnings lift European equity markets FT.com via Yahoo! News
European equity markets nudged ahead on Thursday on strong earnings, and following a turn round on Wall Street overnight that left the main US indices modestly higher.
Ford unit settles bias suit New York Daily News
Ford's Primus credit unit settled a nationwide class-action lawsuit that claimed the lender discriminated against black car buyers.
Eurotrash Thursday! PezCycling News
Basso To Discovery? This week’s HUGE news is of course, Ivan Basso signing with Discovery Channel. The only man to really push Lance in his last few wins at the Tour, Basso will now be in his old rival’s colors for next year.
Wal-Mart drug program boosts Internet sales, executive says Chicago Tribune
Wal-Mart's Drug Program Boosts Internet Sales, Executive Says
Delta Galil Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results FinanzNachrichten
TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Galil Industries Ltd. ( Nachrichten ), ("Delta") the global provider of private label ladies' intimate apparel, socks, men's underwear, baby-wear and leisurewear, today reported third quarter 2006 revenues of $184.0 million compared to $172.0 million in revenues reported in the third quarter of 2005, an increase of 7.0%.
Chip-Equipment Stocks: Steer Clear BusinessWeek
S&P says that while the sector has outpaced the market in recent weeks, its fundamentals are negative
Local new-home prices soar despite softening market Hamilton Spectator
New home prices in the Hamilton market are expected to increase as much as 10 per cent next year even as demand for houses dips slightly. That means the average of cost of a new home in the Grimsby-Hamilton-Burlington region will hit $449,000.
Genetic Counseling: What's in it for you? Southern Illinoisan
Every month, medical journals seem to be identifying new genetic diseases. One of medicine's most rapidly evolving fields, genetics is the study of heredity or how the characteristics of living things are transmitted from one generation to the next.