CBOE Holdings Inc, the largest US options exchange owner, announced on its website the schedule for trading using the VIX.
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Alibaba knows big data crucial to expanding e-commerce biz
China-based Alibaba said it understood the importance of big data in driving its e-commerce business.
Dubai Land to launch website
Dubai Land Department's managing director announced the launch of its e-Market website during the GITEX Information and Technology Exhibition.
NBC cancels two fall shows
NBC had cancelled "Welcome to the Family" and "Ironside" after only three episodes.
Walmart offers job back to employee fired for assisting assault victim
US retailer Walmart fired and then gave an employee his job back after he helped woman who was assaulted in a company store parking lot.
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An agreement was signed between NRG Energy and Edison Mission for assets worth USD2.64 billion. The largest independent power producer in the United States, NRG Energy Inc, had entered into an agreement to purchase most of the assets of the bankrupt Edison Mission Energy.
Judge Eileen Bransten dismissed the complaint of Dexia AG as it had no right to sue or claim on securities that were bought at face value.
The Canadian government, under the Investment Canada Act, has the right to review bids for Canadian flagship industries such as BlackBerry for national security issues.
Dutch insurers such as ING Groep NV and Delta Lloyd NV would have new abilities. Life insurance companies from the Netherlands, such as ING Groep NV and Delta Lloyd NV have faced tests of their financial abilities.
Power Capital Holdings launches Power Capital Partners LLC. Power Capital Holdings recently announced the launch of an equity firm specifically focused on the power sector.
Prime Ventures invests in mobile games platform AppLift. An additional investment of USD7 million from Prime Ventures was received by mobile games marketing platform AppLift.
Two firms owned by Li Ka-shing would be selling holdings in Extreme Selection, the firm that owns the company developing a real estate project in Lujiazui's financial district.
Series A funding round for FIELDS raised USD5 million led by ClearVue Partners. The premier online grocery store in Shanghai, FIELDS, with its strong focus on safety, freshness and quality, announced a USD5 million Series A investment round.
Preferred Freezer Services, Sinotrans Ltd, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp and Yida Group form joint venture.
