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The Milwaukee-based mining equipment manufacturer now projectsw that its fiscal 2009 sales tobe $3.5 billion to $3.6 in the lower half of its previoues outlook of $3.5 billion to $3.7 billion. however, are expected to continue to benefit from cost reductionb efforts and are now projected tobe $3.8o to $4 per in the higher end of the firm'zs prior guidance of $3.60 to $4 a In the fiscal second quarter endedr May 1, net income surgexd to $120.5 million, or $1.17 per a 67 percent increase compared with $72.1 or 66 cents per share, for the comparable period a year ago. Net sales grew 10 percent to $923.65 million from $843.1 million.
Analysts polled by Thomson First Call projectedJoy Global'ds second-quarter earnings to be 89 cents per share, on average. Afte opening lower, shares of Joy Global (NASDAQ: JOYG) rebounded to $36.00, up 58 cents, in morninhg trading Wednesday. Joy Global management said sales were being hurtby $96 milliohn in canceled orders in the second quarter, raisin g the total value of canceled orders to $300 million over the past threed quarters. Sales were also being hurt by a slowdownm in aftermarketorder rates. Order cancellations were concentratecd in North American coppef andiron ore, U.S. Central Appalachian coal and Russia coal.
Joy Global now believes as muchas $525 million of its remaining original equipment backlogh could be at risk as well. Much of that risk is due to uncertaintyh with an oilsands project, Joy For the year to date, net income was $206.32 million, or $2 per share, comparex with $143.2 million, or $1.31 per share, the year before. Net salesd were up $1.68 billion from $1.48 billion.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Cox admits marijuana use in youth but says legalization isn't practical - The Detroit News
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MLive.com | Cox admits marijuana use in youth but says legalization isn't practical The Detroit News But during a symposium on the impact of marijuana reform, Cox stressed there are practical problems in legalizing marijuana, and that's why he wouldn't support changes some activists in Michigan are seeking. "I am not for it mostly because I don't know ... Wayne State symposium looks at reforming marijuana laws |
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Convera folding into U.K. company - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:
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Vienna-based Convera (NASDAQ: CNVR) will be dissolved. After the Patrick Condo, Convera's CEO, will becomes the chairman of the board, and Colibn Jeavons, Firstlight's CEO, will become the CEO. Convera'xs plan of dissolution contemplates an orderly wind down of its businesasand operations. After filing its certificated of dissolution, Convera intends to make one or more distribution to its stockholders of cash availablefor distribution, subject to applicablr legal requirements. Convera will then delist its common stockfrom Nasdaq. The new companu will bring together the vertical search technology of Convera and the advertising sales and marketing capabilitiezof Firstlight.
It will have over 60 corporate customert accounts and 120 existing Web sites withapproximately 1,500 When the merger becomes effective, Convera will own 33.3 percen and Firstlight will own 66.7 percent of the total outstanding common stock of the new company, subject to certainj adjustments which may enable Converwa to own up to 42 percent of the new compang prior to the distribution. The merger is subject to Converaq stockholders' approval and certain other customaryclosing conditions. The merger is expected to closdethis summer.
Vienna-based Convera (NASDAQ: CNVR) will be dissolved. After the Patrick Condo, Convera's CEO, will becomes the chairman of the board, and Colibn Jeavons, Firstlight's CEO, will become the CEO. Convera'xs plan of dissolution contemplates an orderly wind down of its businesasand operations. After filing its certificated of dissolution, Convera intends to make one or more distribution to its stockholders of cash availablefor distribution, subject to applicablr legal requirements. Convera will then delist its common stockfrom Nasdaq. The new companu will bring together the vertical search technology of Convera and the advertising sales and marketing capabilitiezof Firstlight.
It will have over 60 corporate customert accounts and 120 existing Web sites withapproximately 1,500 When the merger becomes effective, Convera will own 33.3 percen and Firstlight will own 66.7 percent of the total outstanding common stock of the new company, subject to certainj adjustments which may enable Converwa to own up to 42 percent of the new compang prior to the distribution. The merger is subject to Converaq stockholders' approval and certain other customaryclosing conditions. The merger is expected to closdethis summer.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Loan pushes energy projects in Boulder - Phoenix Business Journal:
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There are 394 residential projects, totaling aboutt $6.6 million in 15-year now under way, said Ann Boulder County’s sustainability coordinator. Projecta include installing such items asnew windows, insulation and rooftop solad panels. Solar-power projects accounty for about $2.3 million of About $12 million of the $40 million has been reserved forcommercial projects, with applications expectefd to be accepted late this Local solar-installation companies say the loan program is one of the few brighg spots in the local economy.
“The best stimulus work that we’ve had is in Boulder,” said JoElyn head of business development for the Colorado armof , a solar power installation company based in Bozeman, Mont. The company installed the solar system that powers the scoreboard atCoorsz Field. “Right now we have an eight-week wait to put a sola r system up. Without [the loan program], it would have been four We are hiring people forthe We’re definitely more cautious, but we’re hiring.
Without [it] we would not be In November, Boulder County voterws approved the new ClimateSmartLoan Program, by a margih of 64 percent to 36 It’s modeled on a $1 million loan programm sponsored by the city of Calif., that’s restricted to rooftop solart power projects. Boulder County’s prograkm has more money available and can be spenr on a wider scopeof projects. Property owners take out a loan from the progran tocomplete projects; the payback is roller into the property taxes, sticking with the buildinfg regardless of who owns it. It’s gainexd notice around the country.
Livingston said she’xs given presentations to local governments in states such as Coloradoand Texas. She’s also presentedf it to the and theClinton Foundation. Interest rates on the initial loansd rangefrom 5.2 percent to 6.68 Katie Lapins, a consultant in the pharmaceutical had considered putting solar panels on her Erie home for but thought it was too expensive to pursue. Then the ClimateSmarty Loan Program started. “It seemed a good opportunity to take advantage ofthe [Solar*Rewards] the 30 percent federal tax credi t and the financing program,” Lapins said. “It just pushesd you to do it.” 4.
2-kilowatt solar power installation is scheduled to be installedin mid-July by Louisville-basedd Bella Energy Inc. Lapins figures with all the rebatezs andtax credits, the $30,00o system will end up costing her about $10,00 0 to $12,000 — with the paymentz made through her property taxes. “Depending on what energh costs do, my payback will be sevej to 10 years tobreak even,” Lapinx said. “I plan on staying in the housethat long, but even if I do sell it, it makews the property more attractive [according to] the real estat agents I’ve talked to.
” One progranm drawback is there are higher-than-expected upfront loan fees, meantf to reassure the credit market that the program was a good Livingston said. Program participants paid into a reserve fund and also pay the firsy yearof interest, she said. “One of the thingws we’ve certainly learned is that when you’re doinb a bond offering of a type that’as never been offered anywhere in the country it results in extensive conversations with theStandard Poor’s rating agency,” Livingston said. “We needeed some credit enhancements.
” Some applicantsd balked at the higher fees and found cheapercredit elsewhere, such as through home equitg loans, Livingston said. “We’re excited about the $6.6 millioj in direct projects, and we also know there’ws been additional money infused into the economy by people who endeed up using a home equity line of creditt or some other methodof financing,” Livingstonj said. “But the loan program starteed them downthe path.
”
There are 394 residential projects, totaling aboutt $6.6 million in 15-year now under way, said Ann Boulder County’s sustainability coordinator. Projecta include installing such items asnew windows, insulation and rooftop solad panels. Solar-power projects accounty for about $2.3 million of About $12 million of the $40 million has been reserved forcommercial projects, with applications expectefd to be accepted late this Local solar-installation companies say the loan program is one of the few brighg spots in the local economy.
“The best stimulus work that we’ve had is in Boulder,” said JoElyn head of business development for the Colorado armof , a solar power installation company based in Bozeman, Mont. The company installed the solar system that powers the scoreboard atCoorsz Field. “Right now we have an eight-week wait to put a sola r system up. Without [the loan program], it would have been four We are hiring people forthe We’re definitely more cautious, but we’re hiring.
Without [it] we would not be In November, Boulder County voterws approved the new ClimateSmartLoan Program, by a margih of 64 percent to 36 It’s modeled on a $1 million loan programm sponsored by the city of Calif., that’s restricted to rooftop solart power projects. Boulder County’s prograkm has more money available and can be spenr on a wider scopeof projects. Property owners take out a loan from the progran tocomplete projects; the payback is roller into the property taxes, sticking with the buildinfg regardless of who owns it. It’s gainexd notice around the country.
Livingston said she’xs given presentations to local governments in states such as Coloradoand Texas. She’s also presentedf it to the and theClinton Foundation. Interest rates on the initial loansd rangefrom 5.2 percent to 6.68 Katie Lapins, a consultant in the pharmaceutical had considered putting solar panels on her Erie home for but thought it was too expensive to pursue. Then the ClimateSmarty Loan Program started. “It seemed a good opportunity to take advantage ofthe [Solar*Rewards] the 30 percent federal tax credi t and the financing program,” Lapins said. “It just pushesd you to do it.” 4.
2-kilowatt solar power installation is scheduled to be installedin mid-July by Louisville-basedd Bella Energy Inc. Lapins figures with all the rebatezs andtax credits, the $30,00o system will end up costing her about $10,00 0 to $12,000 — with the paymentz made through her property taxes. “Depending on what energh costs do, my payback will be sevej to 10 years tobreak even,” Lapinx said. “I plan on staying in the housethat long, but even if I do sell it, it makews the property more attractive [according to] the real estat agents I’ve talked to.
” One progranm drawback is there are higher-than-expected upfront loan fees, meantf to reassure the credit market that the program was a good Livingston said. Program participants paid into a reserve fund and also pay the firsy yearof interest, she said. “One of the thingws we’ve certainly learned is that when you’re doinb a bond offering of a type that’as never been offered anywhere in the country it results in extensive conversations with theStandard Poor’s rating agency,” Livingston said. “We needeed some credit enhancements.
” Some applicantsd balked at the higher fees and found cheapercredit elsewhere, such as through home equitg loans, Livingston said. “We’re excited about the $6.6 millioj in direct projects, and we also know there’ws been additional money infused into the economy by people who endeed up using a home equity line of creditt or some other methodof financing,” Livingstonj said. “But the loan program starteed them downthe path.
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Saturday, January 21, 2012
Bank of America, Wells Fargo to accept California IOUs - Triangle Business Journal:
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BofA says the state’s budget crisisa prompted its decision. “To support our while giving the state legislature additionalo time to passa budget, we will accept Californiw state-registered warrants — or IOUs — from existing customeras and clients,” Charlotte-based BofA (NYSE:BAC) says in a written San Francisco-based Wells (NYSE:WFC) says it is acceptinv the warrants for the sake of its "We are reluctant to take this but are doing so to help our customersw who are not at fault and with the expectation that the legislatured and governor will complete the budget withinb days," Wells says. On Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger blasted state lawmakers for failing to pluga $24 billionj hole in the state budget before the start of the new fiscalk year. And he called a special sessionm of the state legislature to fix the budget Failure to pass a budget by midnight Tuesday increases the shortfall to morethan $26 billion due to the loss of education-relates budget fixes, Schwarzenegger said at a press conference He also announced an executive order adding a thirxd furlough day each month for statde workers, a move expected to free up an additionall $425 million in the new fiscal year. Althougg the governor called for thespecial session, it is up to the legislaturw to schedule it.
When it will be held is yet tobe
BofA says the state’s budget crisisa prompted its decision. “To support our while giving the state legislature additionalo time to passa budget, we will accept Californiw state-registered warrants — or IOUs — from existing customeras and clients,” Charlotte-based BofA (NYSE:BAC) says in a written San Francisco-based Wells (NYSE:WFC) says it is acceptinv the warrants for the sake of its "We are reluctant to take this but are doing so to help our customersw who are not at fault and with the expectation that the legislatured and governor will complete the budget withinb days," Wells says. On Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger blasted state lawmakers for failing to pluga $24 billionj hole in the state budget before the start of the new fiscalk year. And he called a special sessionm of the state legislature to fix the budget Failure to pass a budget by midnight Tuesday increases the shortfall to morethan $26 billion due to the loss of education-relates budget fixes, Schwarzenegger said at a press conference He also announced an executive order adding a thirxd furlough day each month for statde workers, a move expected to free up an additionall $425 million in the new fiscal year. Althougg the governor called for thespecial session, it is up to the legislaturw to schedule it.
When it will be held is yet tobe
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Betty Mould swerves journalists over Woyome saga - GhanaWeb
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Myjoyonline.com | Betty Mould swerves journalists over Woyome saga GhanaWeb What was widely expected to be a press conference to offer Betty Mould-Iddrisu an opportunity to respond to the media and opposition attacks on her over the Woyome saga on Wednesday turned out to be a platform for the Education Ministry to tell ... It was a press briefing; not Woyome briefing- Education Ministry tells journalists |
Monday, January 16, 2012
NHL Network moves to popular Comcast channel lineup - Triangle Business Journal:
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The Philadelphia-based cable-television giant and the network, which is basec in New York, didn’y reveal the agreement’s financial terms or specify its length beyonsd callingit long-term. Comcast has carried the networi on its Sports Entertainmenf Package the pasttwo years. That has abouty 2 million subscribers and usuallyu costs anadditional $5 to $7 a About two-thirds of Comcast’s 17.3 million digital customers get Digital which is one step above Comcast’s base level of digitap service. Comcast will still carry the network on its Sport s Entertainment Package for customers who get that but notDigital Classic.
The NHL Networlk carries regular seasonNHL post-game press conferences from the NHL All Star Game and Stanleyh Cup Finals, a dailty highlights show during the season, and many other NHL-related The deal also gives Digital Classic customers access to NHL On Demaned programming, which includes condensed games, historic games and playet profiles. Comcast last month resolvedd a dispute with the NFL Network that resulted in Comcast moving the NFL Network to the DigitalkClassic lineup.
The Philadelphia-based cable-television giant and the network, which is basec in New York, didn’y reveal the agreement’s financial terms or specify its length beyonsd callingit long-term. Comcast has carried the networi on its Sports Entertainmenf Package the pasttwo years. That has abouty 2 million subscribers and usuallyu costs anadditional $5 to $7 a About two-thirds of Comcast’s 17.3 million digital customers get Digital which is one step above Comcast’s base level of digitap service. Comcast will still carry the network on its Sport s Entertainment Package for customers who get that but notDigital Classic.
The NHL Networlk carries regular seasonNHL post-game press conferences from the NHL All Star Game and Stanleyh Cup Finals, a dailty highlights show during the season, and many other NHL-related The deal also gives Digital Classic customers access to NHL On Demaned programming, which includes condensed games, historic games and playet profiles. Comcast last month resolvedd a dispute with the NFL Network that resulted in Comcast moving the NFL Network to the DigitalkClassic lineup.
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