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It sure sucks being 'synergy-related headcount restructured'

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:00:02 -0600

That means you've been fired, in plain English. In announcing another 3,000 layoffs today, a Nokia Siemens press release reads: "Nokia Siemens Networks enters final stage of synergy-related headcount restructuring." AmEx calls its mass layoffs "reengineering;" Fidelity "cost improvement." Why all the BS euphemisms when everyone knows they're BS?

Amid tough times, AmEx to cut 7,000 jobs

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:55:02 -0500

American Express says it will cut 7,000 jobs, or about 10 percent of its work force, as part of an effort to slash costs by $1.8 billion in 2009.

AmEx profit falls as cardholders struggle

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:31:32 -0500

American Express Co. says its profit fell 24 percent in the third quarter as cardholders spent less and defaulted more.

AmEx rates credit risk by where you live, shop

admin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:42:13 -0500

Vonage: You're Still A Customer 2 Years After You Cancel

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:30:17 -0500

Listen Vonage, Garry isn't your customer anymore. You need to stop sending him bills and let him go. Sure, he liked you back in 2004, but he found a better company at a cheaper price and he's moved on. Billing his AmEx every single month for two years after he canceled? Not cute.

Vote for Architecture for Humanity and Lulan at Amex Members Pro...

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:59:53 -0500

TreeHugger hero Cameron Sinclair is asking for a little love for an Architecture for Humanity submission. Soon- time is running out.

Pre-Open Movers 5/21: Solarfun (SOLF) Surges On 'Beat and Raise'...

Wed, 21 May 2008 09:26:37 -0500

StreetInsider.com Pre-Open Movers:

Endeavour International Corporation (AMEX: END) 16% HIGHER; announced that the 6407/8-4S exploration well has discovered natural gas in the Jurassic Garn formation at the Galtvort prospect on production license 348 in the Norwegian North Sea.

Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: SOLF) 12% HIGHER; reported Q1 EPS of $0.32, versus the consensus of $0.16. Revenues rose 529% to $171 million, versus the consensus of $137.7 million. Solarfun Power sees Q2 demand remaining strong, with shipments between 40-45 MW and ASP's around $4.00.

Unusual 11 Mid-Day Movers 4/29: ORS, TSON, LEA, NWA Higher; GIL,...

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:03:24 -0500

Gildan Activewear (NYSE: GIL) 28.8% LOWER; sees Q2 adj-EPS of about $0.35, which is lower than its previously issued guidance of $0.42 and versus the Street consensus of $0.42. Also lowers its FY08 guidance from $1.85-$1.90 to $1.45-$1.50, versus the consensus of $1.90. Orsus Xelent Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: ORS) 26.7% HIGHER; announced that it expects to see FY08 revenues in the range of $120-$130 million, compared to sales of $89.9 million last year.

After-Hours Movers 3/3: QSC, OVEN Up on Earnings, BRL Higher on ...

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:35:23 -0600

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX: QSC) 17.3% HIGHER; reports Q4 EPS of $0.45 compared to a $0.06 loss for the same period last year. Revenues were $27.1 million for Q4 compared to $3.4 million for the same period last year. Separately, the QSC board approves the repurchase plan for up to 7 million shares. Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMPI) 12% LOWER; reports Q4 EPS of $0.21, cents better than the analyst estimate of $0.. Revenues for the quarter were $27.3 million, versus the consensus of $ million.