FCC relaxes U.S. media ownership

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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission, under the leadership of chairman Michael Powell, has loosened regulations governing media ownership. The decision, which has changed the definition of a radio market, brings media policy closer to that operative in Canada.

Telecommunications industry, United States. Federal Communications Commission, Communications industry, Mass media

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GAAP rules leave gap in Biovail profit

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An analysis of Biovail's profit margin and share price when calculated according to the general accepted accounting rules of Canada is presented. The drug company is currently operating by the United States accounting rules.

Sales, profits & dividends, Pharmaceutical preparations, Securities issued, listed, Pharmaceutical industry, Securities, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Company securities, Biovail Corp.

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Sears Holdings smacked by OSC ruling

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Ontario Securities Commission's rejection of the takeover of Sears Holdings Incorporated, Canada, is discussed.

Acquisitions & mergers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Holding companies, Ontario. Securities Commission

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