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Intel invests in social media incubator BetaworksThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:52PMIntel invested an undisclosed amount in social media incubator Betaworks to gain insight into real-time user behavior on social networks, the chip maker said on Thursday.

Slim overtakes Gates, Buffett as world's wealthiestThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:50PMMexico's Carlos Slim beat Bill Gates and Warren Buffett for the top spot on Forbes magazine's annual list of billionaires, becoming the first person from outside the US to lead the rankings in 16 years.

Americans are regaining -- slowly -- their lost wealthThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:50PMWashington » Americans are recovering their shrunken wealth -- gradually. Household net worth rose last quarter, mainly because the healing economy boosted stock portfolios.

Myer's IT investments beginning to pay offThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:49PMMyer is nearing completion of its planned investment in information technology under its 3.5-year turnaround program, with benefits beginning to roll in.

Southeast Asia Semiconductor Industry Poised for Strong Growth in 2010 SEMI confident about its May event at Suntec ...Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:45PMÇѹ·Õè 12 ÁÕ¹Ò¤Á 2553 09:38 ¹. With strong growth in the semiconductor, displays, and photovoltaic industries forecast for 2010 and beyond, the industry will gather at the SEMICON Singapore 2010 show to see new products, understand new technologies, and find new opportunities.

After Making up for Loan Default, Fort Lauderdale-Based Gulfstream International Closes on $1M - CBLThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:43PMBy Citybizlist Staff FORT LAUDERDALE -- According to a Reg D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exc...

Ex-bank manager accused of bilking the elderlyThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:41PMA former San Jose bank manager has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $900,000 from several elderly clients. John Tran, 37, was charged Thursday with crimes including fraud and forgery as a result of a two-month investigation by the financial...

North Korea Bonds Due Today Spur Exotix Bet on Political ChangeThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:41PMMarch 12 (Bloomberg) -- North Korean bank loans, in default since the 1970s, present an opportunity for investors willing to speculate the communist country will seek to end its political isolation and honor its debts, according to Exotix Ltd.

Federal NT intervention will cause more harm than good: new reportThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:40PMThe Intervention into indigenous communities in the NT -- started by the Howard government and continued under Rudd’s watch -- is likely to cause more health problems than it fixes, says a damning health report, writes Melissa Sweet .