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The (economic) force is with Disney

“The House of Mouse”, Walt Disney has posted an increase in quarterly profits, with net income rising by 14 percent to $1.2 billion.

Drilling to commence on the Mill Village Gold Project, Nova Scotia

Canuc Resources Corporation has announced that diamond drilling is scheduled to commence on its Mill Village gold property in Nova Scotia by mid-November. 

Starbucks serves up record quarterly revenues

Global coffee juggernaut Starbucks have this week announced strong quarterly results that highlight its continued sales growth.

TransCanada wins new Mexican pipeline contract

TransCanada Corporation today announced that its Mexican subsidiary, Transportadora de Gas Natural del Noroeste, has been awarded the contract to build, own and operate the El E

Hurricane shuts down New York

The New York Stock Exchange will be closed today and potentially tomorrow as Hurricane Sandy threatens to unleash unprecedented havoc on the US east coast.

Umbro brand sold to US clothing group

US clothing company Iconix Brand Group has announced that it has agreed a deal with Nike to purchase the UK sports brand Umbro.

United Technologies to sell Pump and Engine Control Systems unit

United Technologies Corp is selling the former Goodrich Corporation pump and engine control systems business to TransDigm Group Incorporated for approximately $236 million in ca

ADM makes a bid to acquire GrainCorp

Generation Opportunity gives voice to young Americans

Experiencing 11.6 percent unemployment, young women in the US overwhelmingly favor lower taxes and less government spending to help job creation.

US retail sales spark fresh optimism

BP continues to divest US assets

Deutsche Telekom planning to expand its US presence

Deutsche Telekom, Europe’s largest telecommunications company, has announced it is in talks to buy US wireless carrier MetroPCS.

Millicom completes acquisition of Cablevision Paraguay

Millicom International Cellular today announced it has now received all necessary documentation to complete the transaction to acquire 100 percent of Cablevision Paraguay.