Companies And Execs News

1:32 PM
4-February
2010 Bank of America Settles With SEC, However Attorney General Not Satisfied - Suing BankBank of America on Thursday announced that it has settled a regulatory complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in several cases filed by the SEC related to the Merrill Lynch merger. However, on the heels of this settlement New York's Attorney general is accusing the bank and two of its top officials of securities fraud related to the same merger.
Topics: Business, Companies and Execs, Regulatory Policy and Organization, Politics

6:43 AM
4-February
2010 Canada Probes Immigration ConsultantsCanadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney ordered an investigation of immigration consultants across the country following a discovery by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police of 300 citizenship applicants using one Mississauga address in their documents.
Topics: Companies and Execs, Business, Migration, Politics

7:45 AM
3-February
2010 Canadian Clothing Firm Designs Outfits For Winter Games Flower Bearers, Athlete EscortsVancouver clothing company Aritzia launched on Tuesday outfits to be worn by flower bearers and athlete escorts at the Winter Olympic Games, to be hosted by British Columbia's capital city this month.
Topics: Companies and Execs, Business, Tourism, Lifestyle and Leisure, Festive Event, Arts, Culture and Entertainment

2:13 PM
2-February
2010 Hotly Anticipated Star Trek Online Game LaunchesVideogame publisher Atari, SA, game developer Cryptic Studios on Tuesday launched the new PC MMO, Star Trek Online. The widely popular experience already boasts over 1 million Star Trek fans who've created accounts at the official websites.
Topics: Technology, Science and Technology, Business, Companies and Execs

11:48 AM
2-February
2010 Virgin CEO Unveils Underwater Sea Plane Rentable For $25,000 Per WeekBillionaire mogul and adventure seeker Sir Richard Branson has unveiled his latest hi-tech toy. The underwater sea plane dubbed "Necker Nymph" can be rented $25,000 a week.
Topics: Offbeat, Human Interest, Companies and Execs, Business

   

9:20 AM
1-February
2010 Toyota Begins Fixing Sticky Pedals, Company CredibilityToyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it has begun shipping parts to dealers that will fix a dangerous gas pedal problem and, perhaps, remove the blemish to the company's reputation for quality and reliability.
Topics: Companies and Execs, Business, Disasters and Accidents

9:12 PM
29-January
2010 Toronto Transit Commission Vows To Improve ServiceToronto Transit Commission Chair Adam Giambrone announced on Thursday several measures to improve the transit's customer service. The announcement follows weeks of severe criticisms received by the transport firm, ranging from higher fare to employees dozing on the job.
Topics: Canada, Companies and Execs, Business, Travel, Lifestyle and Leisure

5:58 AM
29-January
2010 Tesco Bans Pajama-Clad ShoppersTop British retailer Tesco banned shoppers from wearing pajamas or walking barefoot while inside their stores. The prohibition also included nightgowns. Improperly dressed shoppers had caused a lot of Tesco patrons to feel uncomfortable seeing other consumers in their sleeping attire.
Topics: Offbeat, Human Interest, Companies and Execs, Business, World

5:00 AM
29-January
2010 Ayala Group, First Pacific Team Up To Bid For Angat DamThe Ayala Group and the First Pacific Group of Hong King are teaming up in jointly bidding for the 246-megawatt Angat Dam in Norzagaray, Bulacan.
Topics: World, Companies and Execs, Business, Water, Environment

2:00 PM
27-January
2010 Apple Unveils iPad Tablet ComputerWith an alliterative nod to its popular iPod music and video playing devices, Apple on Wednesday unveiled the iPad, a touch-screen tablet computer.
Topics: Companies and Execs, Business, Technology, Science and Technology, Lifestyle and Leisure