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FINRA forwards recommendations to clear broker's records

FINRA will be submitting to the SEC a process to clear broker's records. (Photo : Reuters)The image is FINRA's corporate logo. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority or FINRA said that it would in the next few weeks send to the Securities and Exchange Commission a proposal that would allow securities brokers to clean up some of the black marks on their broker's records.


Elan CEO Kelly Martin's job on the line with shareholder vote

Elan CEO Kelly Martin's future employment with the upcoming shareholder vote. (Photo : Reuters)The image is Elan's CEO Kelly Martin. When former Merrill Lynch banker Kelly Martin took over Elan Pharmaceuticals in 2003, it was well known he did not have any drug industry experience.

Circular Energy acquires Series A funding worth $2.7 million

Solar design company Circular Energy raised $2.7 million in funding mainly from Cypress Capital. Circular Energy, a solar design and full-service installation company, raised $2.

Cole Credit Property Trust Approves Merger with Spirit Realty

Cole Credit Property Trust II Inc. announced today approved merger with Spirit Realty Capital and will complete the deal by third quarter of this year.


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Vanguard Natural Resources announces its public offering of 2,200,000 shares at US$25 per share. Vanguard Natural Resources LLC has announced today the pricing of its public offering.
According to sources, Numericable hired Rothschild to work on a Eur5 billion Paris Stock Market debut within the year.
Five hedge fund rivals top the list of possible investment alternative firms after an estimated US$3 billion to US$4 billion outside money leaves SAC Capital Advisors by year end.
Clearwire Corp's board has urged its shareholders to accept the offer proposed by Dish priced at US$4.40 over the US$3.40 offer from Sprint.
Severn Trent rejection of the LongRiver consortium bid causes ripples in the mergers and acquisitions market as well as losses for hedge fund firms anticipating the buyout sale.
Developing countries are the new hotspots for investors in renewable energy according to two studies promoted by the United Nations.
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