Archive for May 2012
Aviva may sell Asian businesses to protect from losses
Aviva plc may be getting ready to sell off businesses in South Korea and Sri Lanka, according to Reuters, in a move to help protect the company from any fallout from a eurozone financial crisis. …
Read MoreAstronomical society to view Venus transit on Tuesday
Astronomical society to view Venus transit on Tuesday
The Des Moines Astronomical Society is inviting people to join them in watching an event that won’t happen again until 2117, a phenomenon called Venus transit.
The …
Read MoreConsumer confidence improves slightly after four-month low
Lower gasoline prices, a decrease in firings and more home sales are …
Read MoreUnemployment declines slightly, equipment demand down
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 2,000 fewer workers filed initial claims for unemployment last …
Read MoreObama makes two stops in Iowa today
President Barack Obama will hold a campaign rally this evening at the Iowa State Fairgrounds after an official White House stop in Newton earlier in the afternoon.
The event in Des Moines is open to …
Read MoreNorth Central merger approved
Fort Dodge-based North Central Bancshares Inc. announced Wednesday that its shareholders approved a plan of merger with Great Western Bancorporation Inc. and 150 Inc.
Shareholders also approved a possible bonus to North Central’s executive officers …
Read MoreShareholders sue Facebook
New shareholders of Facebook Inc. filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the social media giant and the underwriters of its initial public offering, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The lawsuit …
Read MoreDes Moines to host junior high rodeo finals
Des Moines will host the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in 2014 and 2015, the National High School Rodeo Association announced today.
The event that could bring up to 10,000 visitors to the city each …
Read MoreGUEST OPINION: A new hurdle for independent contractors?
It is well known that Iowa’s economy encompasses a diverse group of employees and employers. However, many people are unaware that a number of Iowa’s workers are classified as independent contractors. This valuable group, however, …
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