Big Networks Clear the Decks For Coverage And Comment
Date: 14 December 2001
By Bill Carter
Bill Carter
US television networks and all-news cable channels give blanket coverage to release of tape showing Osama bin Laden rejoicing at destruction of World Trade Center (S)
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China Has a Muted Response to Bush Move on Missile Pact
Date: 13 December 2001
By Elisabeth Rosenthal
Elisabeth Rosenthal
Using muted language, China registered its displeasure today with the Bush administration's announcement that it is withdrawing from the 1972 Antiballistic Missile Treaty.
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ALBERTSON'S PLANS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA EXPANSION
Date: 13 December 2001
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Albertson's Inc, second-largest US food and drug retailer, will spend $185 million renovating and launching stores in Northern California in attempt to recover regional market share (S)
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ALBERTO-CULVER TO ACQUIRE ARMSTRONG-MCCALL
Date: 13 December 2001
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Alberto-Culver Co will acquire Armstrong-McCall, which distributes hair care products, to extend its geographic reach (S)
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STANLEY FURNITURE SAYS IT IS ELIMINATING 400 JOBS
Date: 14 December 2001
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Stanley Furniture Co will lay off about 13 percent of its workers, or 400 individuals, and move more manufacturing to China to reduce costs (S)
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HEALTHSOUTH SAYS FIRST QUARTER WILL EXCEED FORECASTS
Date: 13 December 2001
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
HealthSouth Corp says first-quarter earnings will be about 27 cents a share, exceeding forecasts (S)
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BRISTOL-MYERS LOWERS PROFIT OUTLOOK FOR 2002
Date: 14 December 2001
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Bristol-Myers Squibb says that loss of exclusive rights to diabetes medication Glucophage will cause decline in 2002 profits, to between $2.25 and $2.35 a share (S)
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AIRBORNE EXPRESS TO SET UP CENTERS IN OFFICEMAX STORES
Date: 13 December 2001
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Airborne Express will place drop boxes and service centers in OfficeMax stores in US (S)
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DANAHER SAYS IT WILL ELIMINATE 1,100 JOBS NEXT YEAR
Date: 14 December 2001
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Danaher Corp, maker of Sears Craftsman tools and testing equipment, will close 16 plants and eliminate about 1,100 jobs in 2002, to reduce expenses (S)
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