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UBS Hires LaBianca to Lead for Commercial Loan Post
UBS AG (UBS, UBSN.VX) on Tuesday said it hired Wall Street veteran Christopher LaBianca from RCG Longview as its new head of commercial real-estate loan originations, marking the Swiss bank’s latest bid to preserve its footing in a rapidly expanding market. Continue reading →
A new front for gun background checks: the ballot
Proponents of expanding background checks plan to take the issue directly to voters. Continue reading →
Listing of the week: Frank Lloyd Wright Jr.’s Dorland House
1370 Morada Pl., Altadena, Calif. For sale: $945,000While some sons avoid falling into their father’s careers, Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. followed in his architect father’s footsteps, continuing and expanding on Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision of organic and livable architecture.The “Dorland House” was designed by Wright, who went by Lloyd Wright, to be a “low-cost home of quality” for the Dorland family…. Continue reading →
Nasdaq to buy eSpeed platform for $750 mln
By John McCrank REUTERS – Nasdaq OMX Group Inc agreed to buy electronic Treasuries-trading platform eSpeed from BGC Partners Inc for $750 million in cash, providing the exchange operator an entry into one of the world's largest and most liquid cash markets. The deal gives Nasdaq more exposure to fixed income markets, fitting into the company's strategy of expanding in asset classes beyond stock trading, where volumes have been depressed for years. More than $500 billion in U.S Continue reading →
Energy boom begins to ripple through US economy
The boom in new oil and natural gas flowing through U.S. pipelines is beginning to ripple through the wider American economy.Just ask Edrick Smith.In September, Smith traded temp agency jobs for full-time employment with Baltimore-based Marlin Steel Wire Products, which makes wire baskets for industrial customers. An experienced machinist, Smith is now expanding his skills by learning to set up an… Continue reading →
Colleges try to make summer school more viable
More colleges try to boost summer enrollments by slashing tuition and expanding courses. Continue reading →
Vogue’s Wintour gets larger role at Conde Nast
Conde Nast is expanding the role of Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. She has been named the company’s artistic director. Continue reading →
VW expands portfolio while other makers cut back
While many manufacturers – notably GM and Ford – have been cutting back on their brand portfolios, Volkswagen has been aggressively expanding the German maker’s marque count. Continue reading →
U.N. chief to recommend intervention troops for Congo: official
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will recommend to the U.N Continue reading →
Boeing 787 probe widens after battery voltage ruled out
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