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RSS stockPCA offers NT software to help free up pharmacists
News The software, called Pharmacy, dispenses drugs, reorders stock automatically and advises pharmacists on poor drug combinations. Software specifically designed for pharmacies using Windows NT has been launched by Pro... [13 Jul 1998]
In brief: Liffe alters opening hours
News The London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (Liffe) is to change its closing time to conform with that of the London Stock Exchange (LSE). From 20 July, equity derivatives trading hours will be... [10 Jul 1998]
In brief: Nasdaq under investigation
News The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating US stock exchange Nasdaq for alleged price fixing. One hundred traders and their companies are expected to be charged. Some individuals may be barred from dealing... [10 Jul 1998]
Analysis: Andersens poised as IT drives Europe towards single stock exchange
Comment The joint venture announced by the London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Borse this week will have far-reaching ramifications for Europe's finance industry - as well as the technology suppliers involved. [10 Jul 1998]
Andersen Consulting to benefit from stock exchange link-up
News Andersen Consulting is tipped to land a lucrative deal for developing an electronic trading system for the integrated UK and German stock markets. The London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the Deutsche Borse... [08 Jul 1998]
London Exchange forms alliance with German rival
News The London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the German Borse exchange have signed a deal which will see the two organisations develop a common trading system. The move could ultimately lead to the creation of a pan-European... [07 Jul 1998]
Net stock trading fails to get results
News John Steffens, vice chairman of Merrill Lynch, has slammed Internet stock dealing for failing to get results. Steffens spoke out at PC Expo in New York, saying that the Internet is not able to give the same detailed and... [03 Jul 1998]
In brief: Mips shares make sluggish start
News Mips Technologies - once a microprocessor arm of Silicon Graphics - made a lacklustre debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Tuesday. Shares were initially offered at $14, but closed at $13.44. SGI's decision to spin off... [01 Jul 1998]
Iomega and Nomai make up and link up
News Several top executives have left the company, results have been poor, and shareholder lawsuits have been filed because of the company's tumbling stock price. Iomega's protracted legal battle with French disk drive and... [01 Jul 1998]
AT&T snaps up cable TV giant
News AT&T, the largest long-distance carrier in the US, is to acquire cable TV giant Tele-Communications Inc (TCI) in a $48bn (£28.8bn) stock swap. The deal, if approved by regulators, will provide AT&T with the opportunity... [30 Jun 1998]
AT&T snaps up cable TV giant
News AT&T, the largest long-distance carrier in the US, is to acquire cable TV giant Tele-Communications Inc (TCI) in a $48bn (£28.8bn) stock swap. The deal, if approved by regulators, will provide AT&T with the opportunity... [30 Jun 1998]
In brief: Psion gets share boost
News Stock rose by 40 per cent on Wednesday on the strength of Symbian, which will use Psion's embattled Epoc operating system. Psion shares have soared, following the announcement of its joint venture with Ericsson, Motorola... [30 Jun 1998]
In brief: Lean times for NCD
News The thin client company also announced it is to start a stock buyback program for 750,000 more shares. Network Computing Devices (NCD) will report, as predicted, lower revenues and a larger operating loss for the June... [30 Jun 1998]
In brief: Autonomy floats
News Autonomy - which develops software for structuring information - is to float for $50m (£31m) on the EASDAQ stock exchange. The young UK-based company aims to strengthen its financial position before expanding... [30 Jun 1998]
Computacenter case nears conclusion
News Computacenter was recently floated on the London Stock Exchange for over £1 Computacenter returned to court yesterday for the seventh day of its sex discrimination case. The dealer giant is being sued by ex-employee,... [29 Jun 1998]
