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GM and ABB demonstrate Chevrolet Volt Battery Reuse – world’s first use of electric vehicle batteries for homes

· Partnership with ABB results in prototype back-up power storage unit · Energy storage project readies for testing on the power gridSan Francisco, Nov. 15, 2012 – General Motors and ABB today showed the next stage in battery reuse, the repackaging of five used Chevrolet Volt batteries into a modular unit capable of providing two hours of electricity needed by three to five average American homes. The uninterruptable power supply and grid power balancing system was demonstrated during GM’s Electrification Experience. The prototype unit provided 25 kW of power and 50 kWh of energy to

James Bond ‘Skyfall’ Boosts Cut Throat Razor Searches By 395%

Shaving retailer reports sharp increase in worldwide traffic from cut throat razor searches after 007 gets the shave of his lifeThe Shaving Shack, the leading online retailer of premium shaving products, has attributed the latest James Bond movie for a whopping 395% increase in global internet search traffic for cut throat razors. During a scene in Skyfall, British actress Naomie Harris gives 007, played by Daniel Craig, a close shave using a cut throat razor, whispering in his ear “sometimes the old ways are the best” as she performs the shave.And The Shaving Shack 

Loomis’ Capital Markets Day: Well on our way to reach the margin target of 10% margin by 2014, at the latest

– “We are well on the way to reach perhaps the most important financial goal which we presented during the autumn of 2010, an operating margin of 10 percent by 2014, at the latest. Now that almost half of this period has passed, the operating margin amounts to 8.6 percent for the rolling twelve month period and to 9.8 percent for the third quarter. Adjusted for the non-recurring cost in Denmark, the operating margin was 10.3 percent for the third quarter”. This was the statement made by the President and CEO of Loomis, Lars Blecko, in conjunction with the Group’s Capital Markets Day in

HiQ NOMINATED FOR “COMPANY OF THE YEAR” AWARD

HiQ  has been nominated for the “Company of the Year” award in Regi’s  major survey of companies listed on the Stockholm Stock Market. The nomination confirms the success of HiQ’s long-term commitment to provide people and companies with the right information in the right way.HiQ  has been nominated for the “Company of the Year” award in Regi’s  major survey of companies listed on the Stockholm Stock Market. The nomination confirms the success of HiQ’s long-term commitment to provide people and companies with the

Lower than Median Birth Weight May Increase the Risk of Depression

Lower than median birth weight and shorter gestational time are associated with greater risk of developing depression later in life. Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy have also discovered that the levels of certain proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid are elevated in people with depression.Depression is a common but serious disease that frequently has major repercussions for patients, their families and the community alike. Because medical science still does not fully understand the etiology of depression and the associated mechanisms in the brain, identifying preventive interventions that

Premiere for Lindex in Opava with the fashion chain’s latest store concept

Lindex open its doors to a new store in the city Opava, on Thursday 15th of November. The store is designed and furnished according to Lindex latest store concept and will be the fashion chain’s 26th in Central Europe.– We are very happy to be able to offer inspiring affordable fashion in one of Opava’s best locations. It is a fantastic store that I’m very proud of. I can truly say that it is one of the Czech Republic’s best looking fashion stores!, says Peter Andersson, Country Manager Central Europe. The store of 620 sqm is located in the brand new Breda&Weinstein shopping centre right

Arctic Gold AB (ARCT): Main owners increase their number of shares in the company

Two of the main owners and members of the Board of Arctic Gold AB, Tord Cederlund and Markus Elsasser, increase their number of shares in Arctic Gold.After the acquisition Markus Elsasser will own 16% and Tord Cederlund 12,9 % of the company's shares. They are both committed and long-term investors with experience from similar companies.- The increased commitment from these two owners might positively contribute to the continued development of Arctic Gold says CEO Lars-Åke Claesson.

Aker ASA: Mandatory notification of trade

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement published by The Resource Group TRG AS on 12 November 2012 concerning acceptance of Aker ASA's offer to buy back shares, launched on the same day, in connection with Aker ASA's obligation to deliver consideration shares in a merger between Aker BioMarine ASA and Aker Seafoods Holding AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aker ASA (the "Offer").15 November 2012, The Resource Group TRG AS, a company controlled by Kjell Inge Røkke, the chairman of the board in Aker ASA, sold 22 716 shares in Aker ASA under the Offer at a price of NOK 208 per

Frame agreement signed with Rogesa Roheisengesellschaft Saar mbH

FRAME AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH ROGESA ROHEISENGESELLSCHAFT SAAR MBH Dannemora Mineral has signed a frame agreement with Rogesa on deliveries of iron ore products. The agreement will favorably facilitate the relations between the parties. The shipments will be made to ports on the continent for further transport to Rogesas productions units at Dillingen.     The Press Release can be downloaded from the link below:

PA Resources AB obtains waiver

PA Resources AB (publ) announces that the agent for the Norwegian bond loan (ISIN: NO 001 060572.8), Norsk Tillitsmann, has granted the company a waiver.Due to the proposed recapitalization, announced in the company’s press release dated 7 November 2012, in which the company intends to increase the Group’s equity and the Group’s equity in relation to capital employed to levels exceeding the minimum levels that apply in the terms and conditions for the bond, Norsk Tillitsmann has granted PA Resources AB a waiver. The waiver is conditional upon certain requirements being met in conjunction

Aker ASA: Final result in offer to buy back shares

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement published by Aker ASA on 12 November 2012 concerning an offer to buy back shares in connection with Aker ASA's obligation to deliver consideration shares in a merger between Aker BioMarine ASA and Aker Seafoods Holding AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aker ASA (the "Offer"). The Offer expired on 14 November 2012 at 16:30 (CET).At the expiry of the offer period, Aker ASA had received acceptances for 1 922 708 shares under the Offer, corresponding to 2.7 per cent of the share capital and votes in the company, which exceeds the amount of

Clas Ohlson sales development in October 2012

Sales rose 6% in October to SEK 562 M (531). In local currencies, sales increased 7%. Compared with the same month in 2011, 18 stores have been added and the total number of stores on October 31 2012 was 167. Mail order/Internet sales during the month was SEK 12 M (9).Sales channels (SEK M):                                                          Percentage             Percentage change,Countries                                         change:                  local currency: Sweden                 255 (247)                   +  3%             +   3%Norway                  234 (

Michael Mononen appointed as President of Studsvik AB

The Board of Directors of Studsvik AB today appointed Michael Mononen as President and Chief Executive Officer of Studsvik AB. Michael Mononen, aged 54, has long experience of manufacturing industry with an international customer base. His most recent position was CEO of CTEK Sweden AB and before that, during the period 2001–2011, he was head of Sapa Heat Transfer, an export-oriented group of companies in the Sapa Group with sales of SEK 6 billion and manufacturing in several countries. “Vigorous measures must be taken at Studsvik to restore profitability. The Board is convinced that

SALES DEVELOPMENT IN OCTOBER 2012

In October 2012, H&M Group total sales including VAT in local currencies increased by 4 percent compared to the same month the previous year. Sales in comparable units decreased by 5 percent. Comparable units comprise the stores and the internet and catalogue sales countries that have been in operation for at least a financial year. The total number of stores amounted to 2,715 on 31 October 2012 versus 2,410 on 31 October 2011. Percentage sales development for the month of November and total revenue in SEK for the fourth quarter (September to November) will be published in a separate

VTT developes future energy solutions in cooperation with residents

House can guide how to save energyResidents have a notable influence on a building’s energy efficiency and carbon footprint. Together with the City of Espoo, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland will start to monitor the energy efficiency of the new research hotel in Otaniemi. The result will enable the creation of a new reciprocal energy efficiency model that will focus on the role of the resident and on the reciprocal opportunities created by building automation. VTT is developing future energy solutions in cooperation with residents of the new research hotel in Otaniemi. The hotel

Aker Solutions ASA: Invitation to Aker Solutions' Capital markets day 2012

15 November 2012 - Aker Solutions is delighted to invite you to our annual Capital markets day on 5 December 2012. The executive chairman, Øyvind Eriksen and the executive management team will share insights into Aker Solutions' future strategy and development. They will also be available for questions throughout the event. All presentations will be webcast live on www.akersolutions.com. Date: Wednesday 5 DecemberTime: 08:00 CET to 13:00 CET.Location: Quality Hotel Expo, Snarøyveien 20, Fornebu, Norway.Language: English Registration opens at 08:00 and presentations will be

Vizrt Reports 9 Months and Q3 2012 Results

Operating Margins Improved Nearly Flat YoY Revenue Development   Bergen, Norway, November 15, 2012. Vizrt Ltd. (Oslo Main List: VIZ)   Vizrt posted revenues of MUSD 91.5 for the first nine months of 2012, nearly flat in comparison to the MUSD 91.9 revenues in the first nine months of 2011. Q3 2012 revenues decreased by 7% to MUSD 29.6, compared to MUSD 31.8 in Q3 2011.  Yet, the Q3 2012 EBIT margin improved significantly to 15% compared to 12% LY and the recurring EBIT margin improved to 13% for the nine months period in 2012, compared to 12% LY. HIGHLIGHTS · Revenues

Vizrt signs $306,000 MAM deal with ORF Austria

Bergen, Norway, November 15, 2012, Vizrt Ltd. (Oslo Main List: VIZ) Vizrt Ltd. today signed a deal worth $306,000 for the implementation of media asset management (MAM) products with ORF -Oesterreichischer Rundfunk- in Austria. The deal is an add-on investment by ORF to their existing MAM system.  The deal will provide additional functionality to ORF's news gathering process, their control room workflow and will allow ORF to use their MAM as the central storage facility for their still images. About Vizrt: Vizrt provides real-time 3D

MegaFon announces the price range for its initial public offering

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Atlas Copco’s Capital Markets Day 2012

Stockholm, Sweden, November 15, 2012: Atlas Copco today hosts its annual capital markets day, taking place in Örebro, Sweden. The event will provide an update of the Group’s strategy and market situation, and an in-depth view of activities in the Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area.“I am proud to welcome the financial community to Atlas Copco in Örebro. This is one of our main hubs for production and innovation related to mining and civil engineering, and it is an important location for the future development of our company,” said Ronnie Leten, President and CEO of the Atlas

Bilot strengthens its position as the #1 integrator of Microsoft SharePoint and SAP together with Cordis Solutions

Bilot and London-based Cordis Solutions have signed a reseller agreement for the sales of solutions and services based on Cordis. The agreement covers exclusive sales rights in Finland and grants Bilot reseller rights also in those EMEA countries where Bilot has customers. Cordis solutions are based on the Duet® Enterprise for Microsoft SharePoint and SAP solution, co-developed by these two software giants. Duet® Enterprise enables SAP applications and processes to be deployed to Microsoft SharePoint and SAP users safely and with extraordinary usability. These innovative solutions

Payair steps up pace with the addition of credit card and international payment systems expertise

Payair, a global industry leader within mobile commerce, has retained Carlos Rodriguez as a senior advisor. Rodriguez is a well-known industry leader and experienced expert within credit cards and international payment systems. As Payair is entering into an exciting and fast paced global roll out phase Rodriguez will contribute to accelerate Payair´s work to consolidate its position as a leading global player within mobile commerce.Carlos Rodriguez brings more than 25 years experience of senior management roles within sales, international payments systems and credit cards. Rodriguez has

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