Stupak talking issues: War, economy Mar 29, 2008
When China dumped (sold below cost) coated paper in the United States, Stupak reported the International Trade Center (ITC) claimed it was not enough to harm the U.S. economy. He disagreed. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Market watch: Sensex slips below 16K; Tata Motors, RIL drag Mar 27, 2008
Sensex slips below 16K; Tata Motors, RIL drag- Stocks News-News & Views-Markets-The Economic Times. Sensex slips below 16K; Tata Motors, RIL drag27 Mar, 2008, 1201 hrs IST, INDIATIMES NEWS NETWORK. (India Times)
Patent row over LEDs Mar 27, 2008
The ITC, a federal body which looks after US trade issues, voted to investigate the claim last week. In total, 30 companies are involved, including Nokia, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba. (Nature News Service)
Smoking is cool, say youngsters in India Mar 21, 2008
ITC for instance, discontinued selling tobacco under the Wills brand and started selling clothes and accessories, now even sponsoring fashion shows. A branding, which for decades was identified with cigarettes, now continues to find visibility in a new avatar. (NDTV.com)
ITC, citizens work on power line route Mar 19, 2008
COLON The ITC company continues to meet with a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) regarding the running of a new power line from north of Colon to a substation on Snow Prairie Road in Batavia Township. The Daily Reporter was not able to attend the last meeting last Thursday night at the Colon Fire Department, but talked with some of the principles, including James Reed, a Matteson Township resident who lives on M-86 along where ITC originally intended to run the 15 million, 138 kV power line ...... (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)
Despite Regulations, Tobacco Products Worth $374 Billion to be Smoked Away by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Mar 18, 2008
Major players in the marketplace include Agio Cigars, Altadis, Arnold Andre, British American Tobacco, China National Tobacco, Djarum, Gallaher Group, Godfrey Phillips, Habanos, Imperial Tobacco Group, ITC, Japan Tobacco, Korean Tobacco, Liggett Group Inc, Philip Morris, Reynolds American, Souza Cruz, Swedish Match, Swisher International and Vector Tobacco. "Tobacco Products: A Global Strategic Business Report", published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
UNIFIL Force Commander Lauds GHANBATT 67 Mar 15, 2008
He lauded Ghanaian Soldiers in Lebanon for their Dental outreach programmes, Care for Children with Special Needs in Schools, Medical treatment to locals and Information Technology Computer (ITC) lessons, as well as Water Supply to Public Institutions which Ghanbatt undertook in its Area of Responsibility (AOR). The FC stated that he had closely monitored Ghanbatts operational activities with admiration, adding that the battalions ability to conduct several operational exercises... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Extract of broccoli sprouts may protect against bladder cancer Feb 28, 2008
There is strong evidence that the protective action of cruciferous vegetables derives at least in part from isothyiocyanates (ITCs), a group of phytochemicals with well-known cancer preventive activities ... In our experiments, the broccoli sprout ITCs after oral administration were selectively delivered to the bladder tissues through urinary excretion ... Other cruciferous vegetables with ITCs include mature broccoli, cabbage, kale, collard greens and others. (EurekAlert!)
Public sector banks call off strike Feb 25, 2008
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ITC Opens Packaging Service Feb 20, 2008
ITC opened its packaging service ... By bringing this state-of-the-art packaging facility on line, ITC now offers the largest array of world-class, MEMS-related services in the industry, said ITC CEO David ... ITC now offers design, fabrication, packaging and testing services for Microsystems. (R News)
ITC rides surge in non-tobacco biz; Q3 net rises 16% Jan 20, 2008
ITC Q3 net up 16% at Rs 830 crore- Earnings-News By Company-News-The Economic Times ... ITC Q3 net up 16% at Rs 830 crore19 Jan, 2008, 0047 hrs IST, TNN ... KOLKATA: Tobacco and hotels major ITC on Friday reported a 16% Y-o-Y growth in net profit for the third quarter (Q3) ended December 07 to Rs 830 crore. (Economic Times)
India is leading in diabetes Jan 20, 2008
SLIDESHOW Eight anniversary of People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) at the ITC Grand Maratha saw stars showing their love for animals. SPECIAL. (Daily News & Analysis)
ITC eyes Rs 1,000 cr turnover Dec 27, 2007
KOLKATA: The FMCG and tobacco major ITC Ltd is planning to make Bingo a Rs 1,000-crore brand in two years down the line. ITC launched Bingo eight months back to get a toe hold in the Rs 2,000-crore snacks mart in the country ... ITC yet to have a Rs 1,000-crore brand in the foods portfolio that includes Sunfeast, Kitchens of India, Mint-O, Candyman and Aashirvad. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
ITC plans to review claim from Broadcom Dec 21, 2007
Broadcom claims that Qualcomm, a San Diego chip-making giant, is continuing to market the chips on its Web site even though the ITC ordered the company to stop importing or selling the chips ... Qualcomm denied the allegations in papers filed with the ITC, an independent federal trade agency. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Hair tongs may have caused explosion at house Dec 19, 2007
"They have all got very severe burns ... They are likely to stay in the ITC unit for burns for some time, certainly days and possibly weeks.". All four underwent emergency surgery after being admitted to hospital on Monday and doctors will use skin grafting and artificial skin in their treatment. (Guardian Unlimited)
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COLDWATER Health questions regarding a proposed 138 kV power line which would run through Matteson and Batavia townships were addressed by a representative of ITC Transmission at the Branch-Hillsdale-St ... After the presentation by ITC and public comment, chair of the board county commissioner Dale Swift said the matter would be placed on future agendas and the board would look into the matter further. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)
International Trade Commission Rules in Favor of Nokia Dec 13, 2007
No Patent Infringement Found WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia announced today that a United States International Trade Commission (ITC) judge issued an Initial Determination in favor of Nokia in the action brought by Qualcomm against Nokia alleging patent infringement by certain Nokia GSM devices. The judge found no infringement or violation by Nokia of the three asserted Qualcomm patents. (PR Newswire)
Updated: Weather-related closings Dec 11, 2007
Manhattan - College Avenue ITC and ELC cancelled Tuesday. OTHER CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS FOR TODAY. (Topeka Capital-Journal -- Sports)
Diet And Cancer Prevention: New Evidence For The Protective Effects Of Fruits And Veggies Dec 8, 2007
Researchers have found that this rich source of isothiocyanates (ITCs) -- a well-known class of cancer prevention agents -- could play a direct role in preventing bladder cancer ... "The ITCs in broccoli sprout extracts after oral ingestion are selectively delivered to the bladder epithelium through urine excretion." ... In the body, ITCs are metabolized to dithiocarbamates (DTCs). (Science Daily)
Prefer to refer for good appraisal Nov 22, 2007
ITC Infotech is also now exploring the option of including referrals as a measure of performance for their senior people. Says Anand Talwar, VP - Talent Management, ITC Infotech, the senior level people currently are not eligible for the cash or gift incentives which other employees get when they refer people. (India Times)
Thoratec Announces Appointment of Steven H. Collis to Board of Directors Nov 20, 2007
Additionally, its International Technidyne Corporation (ITC) division supplies blood testing and skin incision products. Thoratec is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. (PR Newswire)
Intercontinental forms joint venture for Belgian terminal facility Nov 20, 2007
Upon completion, the facility will be renamed ITC Rubis Terminal Antwerp SA.. Mitsui USA is a subsidiary of Japanese trading, investment and services company Mitsui & Co. Ltd.. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Rwanda: UN Agencies Agree to Work as One Nov 19, 2007
The agencies that will sign the pact include FAO, IFAD, ILO, ITC, ITU, OHCHR, UNAIDS, UNCDF, UNCTAD, UNDP, UNECA, UNEP. Others are UNESCO, UNFPA, UNHCR, UN-HABITAT, UNICEF, UNIDO, UNIFEM, WFP and WHO.. In January this year, Rwanda was selected as one of eight pilot countries for the "One UN - Delivering as One" reform on the request of government. (allAfrica.com)
Canadian Sub-Surface Energy Services Announces Q3 2007 Financial Results Nov 13, 2007
76% Expected income tax provision (282) 733 (1,742) 1,993 Change in deferred credit (270) (634) (804) (2,826) Non-deductible stock based compensation 110 113 328 394 Non-deductible expenses 86 14 217 42 Reassessments of prior years 52 - 9 - Income tax rate change 263 (196) 249 72 Other 2 15 84 272 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income tax expense (recovery) $ (39) $ 45 $ (1,659) $ (53)... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Alliant Energy 3Q earnings up Nov 3, 2007
The company also has received approval from the Iowa Utilities Board on a proposed sale of Alliant subsidiary Interstate Power and Light's transmission assets to ITC Holdings. Related Industry News. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
To China's dismay, U.S. to honor the Dalai Lama Oct 16, 2007
" A CD of the 2003 Concert for Peace and Reconciliation, including a brief talk by His Holiness, went on sale in July. Proceeds go to health insurance for Tibetan refugee monks and nuns, through Gere's foundation, Healing the Divide. To celebrate the honors this week, the ICT is webcasting the Gold Medal events and feting the Dalai Lama at a Washington gala Thursday. The gala's 500-person guest list includes political figures and celebrities such as Pelosi, Sen. Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., and... (USA Today)
Non Resident Ghanaians are our partners in Devt - Nduom. Oct 10, 2007
Nduom named 10 key projects that he would like to see huge investment from the NRG: Water provision, Food production, Housing, Infrastructure Health, Education, Power (alternative energy), and Micro credit, Medical, Telecom and ITC. He said NRG will have access to all areas of the economy to invest and said with a minister coming from among their group (and sitting in the cabinet) their voices would be heard across where ever they are in the world. Papa Kwesi Nduom said the Diaspora Home... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The carbon cycle ride Oct 5, 2007
Once a firm identifies a way to reduce emissions in its business by switching to wind power, for example it has to clear its idea with a government task force appointed inside each nation ... Everything was a confusion to begin with, recalls Subhash Rastogi, vice-president for environment, health and safety at the multi-product firm ITC in Kolkata, which moved into the carbon market in 2003 and has since registered seven projects. (Nature News Service)
What I hope to achieve... Oct 4, 2007
I aim to create these solutions through partnerships with corporates like HUL, ITC, government bodies and key NGOs. If I win Lead India, I aim to use the Rs 50 lakh corpus to launch vocational guidance products as well as products to supply clean water at cheap rates. (India Times, India -- Community News)
On Beltline, tire debris turns deadly Sep 26, 2007
Dumas had just returned from maternity leave to her job as a information technology consultant at ITC Deltacom. She hated leaving her son and had been thinking about starting her own company so that she could keep little Bobby with her during the day, said her mother, Hanunah Habeebullah. (News & Observer)
Excerpts from recent editorials in Iowa newspapers Sep 25, 2007
While company officials were pleased the Iowa Utilities Board recently ruled that Alliant Energy can sell its electric transmission assets to Michigan-based ITC, one retains a level of skepticism ... 5 kilovolts and higher to ITC Midwest LLC, for $750 million in cash, equity and debt financing ... In selling the lines, Alliant would then become an ITC customer, paying for the right to transfer electricity it generates at the Burlington Generating station over lines it once owned, back onto its... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
ITC Sees Potential Trade Boon With Korea Sep 21, 2007
The ITC analysis said Americans can expect increased imports of textiles, apparel, leather products and footwear after the agreement lifts high U.S. tariffs on those products. South Korea also will ship more machinery, electronics and transportation equipment including passenger vehicles, the report said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
I wasn't trying to outdo 'Sholay': Ram Gopal Varma Sep 14, 2007
News "the number of persons who are getting the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension is increasing rather than declining, 60 years after India became independent. In July 2004, the number of freedom fighters who were getting pension was 1,67,873; it increased to 1,68,906 in December. In 2005, it further increased to 1,69,945. It was 1,69,950 in February last year, by December it had reached 1,69,969 and by March this year, the number was 1,69,984. There is no declining figure in any State. Who... (Mangalorean.com)
Qualcomm Wins Stay of Import Ban Sep 14, 2007
The ITC (International Trade Commission) ordered a ban on the products June 7 after determining Qualcomm infringed on a power-saving patent held by Broadcom ... had filed the ITC complaint against only Qualcomm ... The decision does not affect ITC's order banning Qualcomm itself from bringing infringing chips into the United States. (eWeek)
Pictorial warnings must for tobacco goods Sep 8, 2007
Added an ITC spokesperson, We will comply with the legislation. But it is not yet clear what form of pictorial warning has to be implemented on packs. (India Times)
Broadcom-Qualcomm Suit Continues Sep 6, 2007
Qualcomm is also facing an International Trade Commission ban on the import of the company's future 3G mobile broadband handset models and cell phones following an ITC ruling on Dec. 12, 2006, that Qualcomm's chips infringe on a Broadcom power-saving technology. Qualcomm is also appealing that decision. (eWeek)
An International Experience Sep 1, 2007
The schedule called for three games to be played, against Frankston, the ITC Squad, and Bendigo. The Eagles opened up with victories in their first two contests, but fell to Bendigo in the final game. (Patriotleague.com)
The New Chrysler Paints the Streets Green at 10th Annual Arts, Beats and Eats Festival Sep 1, 2007
- Environmentally-friendly vehicles displayed on 'ITC Green Street ... "ITC Green Street" will be home to environmental information, displays, and four of Chrysler's most environmentally-friendly offerings. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
To The Point Aug 20, 2007
In June, the ITC banned high-end phones that contain Qualcomm chips after finding that they violated a Broadcom patent for conserving battery power. Nokia surged 3. (Investors Business Daily)
Nokia Requests ITC Investigation Into Qualcomm Unfair Trade Practices and Patent Infringement Aug 17, 2007
ESPOO, Finland, August 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia (NYSE: ) announced it has filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging that Qualcomm has engaged in unfair trade practices through infringing 5 Nokia patents in its CDMA and WCDMA/GSM chipsets. Nokia is requesting that the ITC initiate an investigation and issue an exclusion order to bar importation to the United States of infringing Qualcomm chipsets, and products such as handsets, containing the... (PR Newswire)
PreMD Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results Aug 15, 2007
Refundable scientific investment tax credits ("ITCs") accrued for Q2 2007 amounted to $26,000 versus $70,000 for Q2 2006 ... To date, the Company has financed its activities through product sales, license revenues, the issuance of shares and convertible debentures and the recovery of investment tax credits (ITCs) ... Management believes that, based on our reduced cash expenditures and the current expectation of further revenues from product sales, royalties and license revenues, its existing... (PR Newswire)
Business Briefs Aug 7, 2007
U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab said she was sticking to a long practice of declining to overrule the U.S. International Trade Commission unless conditions were "extraordinary." The executive branch has overruled the ITC only five times, most recently in 1987. In June, the ITC banned imports of new, high-end phones that run on Qualcomm chips, raising doubts about the introduction of some models from carriers and manufacturers like LG Electronics Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co.Countrywide... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
more reader opinions Aug 4, 2007
The lawyers will no doubt continue to argue whether the ITC ruling has legal merit. But President Bush should exercise his authority and reverse a sweeping, unreasonable ban set to take place Aug. 6 that can have a profound impact on public safety, as well as keep the latest mobile broadband technology out of the hands of American consumers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Hero in hell Aug 3, 2007
Baba Siddique, Excise Minister and close family friend of the Dutts, swore and banged his head against the glass wall of the coffee shop at ITC Grand Central in Parel, when his aide told him about Sanjay Dutt's probation plea being rejected at 1 ... He also carried towels, comb and toothbrush from ITC Grand Central, toiletries, a white kurta and jeans, a pair of slippers, and three Kinley mineral water bottles. (Khaleej Times)
To Protect Intellectual Property, U.S. Should Stop Playing Politics Aug 2, 2007
On June 7, the ITC ruled that Qualcomm infringed on Broadcom's valid patent on a chip technology used in cell phones ... As a compromise remedy, the ITC adopted a ban on the importation of new cell phone models using the infringing chip, but allowed current models using these chips to continue to be imported and sold in the U.S. ... The ITC ruling should have been Qualcomm's cue to open negotiations and secure a license for the infringed patent. (Investors Business Daily)
ITC First-Quarter Profit Rises 20 Percent to $193 Million, Beats Estimate Jul 27, 2007
ITC's First-Quarter Profit Rises on Cigarette Prices (Update2) ... July 27 (Bloomberg) -- ITC Ltd., India's biggest tobacco company, said first-quarter profit rose a more-than-expected 20 percent after an increase in cigarette prices helped offset the impact of a new value-added tax ... ITC raised cigarette prices by about 20 percent in the first quarter due to tax increases. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Sensex and Nifty back into positive terrain Jul 27, 2007
Ranbaxy Laboratories, Cipla, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Udyog, Infosys Technologies, TCS, Wipro, Satyam Computers and Reliance Industries (REL) were the day's leaders, while ACC, Ambuja Cements, BHEL, L&T, Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI and ITC were the main laggards. --- UNI. (NewKerala.com)
International Trade Commission says lifting finance rules could double U.S. trade to Cuba Jul 21, 2007
The report was requested by the Senate Finance Committee, the ITC said, which is chaired by Sen ... The ITC's report concludes that the cash requirement raises the cost of U.S. goods and likely limits sales to Cuba ... That would also likely increase demand in Cuba for U.S. farm goods, the ITC said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
The World's Greatest Investors Jul 13, 2007
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Broadcom Offers to License ITC Patent Royalty-Free to Public Agencies and Health and Safety Groups Jul 12, 2007
In December 2006, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) affirmed a finding that certain Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: ) chips infringe the '983 patent. On June 7, 2007, the ITC ordered that those infringing chips, and future model cellular phones containing those chips, be barred from importation into the United States ... "While we believe the ITC's narrowly tailored order already eliminates any meaningful impact on public safety, to remove any remaining doubt we will hold open, for... (PR Newswire)
New food rules gnawing at their margins Jul 9, 2007
Firoz Malik, managing director of Bakewell Agro, which contract-manufactures biscuits for ITC, says this Act will not only create confusion for the manufacturer but also for the consumer. A majority of the consumers are not aware of what content would be suitable for their health as taste preferences precede health awareness. (India Times)
It's all about making companies profitable, says buyout mogul Kravis Jul 3, 2007
Joseph Welch, the chief executive of electric utility ITC Holdings, says KKR ensures its managers stay focused on the bottom line by making them invest in their own companies. When KKR bought ITC in 2003, it offered Welch a chance to run it - provided he put about $1 ... ITC went public in July 2005. (Business Report, South Africa)
Kravis Outspends Blackstone in Buyouts, Instilling Profit-or-Perish Creed Jun 30, 2007
Joseph Welch, chief executive officer of electric utility company ITC Holdings Corp., says KKR ensures its managers stay focused on the bottom line by making them invest in their own companies. When KKR bought Novi, Michigan-based ITC in 2003, it offered Welch a chance to run it -- provided he put about $1 ... At ITC, all of the executives that Welch hired also had to invest their own money in the company. (Bloomberg)
Buildings in hot seat over smoking ban Jun 27, 2007
Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta. Two years after the city administration imposed a smoking ban, many buildings, including government offices, are still yet to comply, a survey has found. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Loftin's grand plan for 'ritz' Jun 25, 2007
Loftin, the founder and former top executive of BTI Telecom in Raleigh before it merged with ITC DeltaCom in 2003, plans to convert the 50 acres surrounding his palatial home off Raven Ridge Road into a multimillion-dollar gated community with a clubhouse, walking trails and recreational facilities. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Triangle Business Journal)
There goes the neighborhood Jun 23, 2007
Loftin, the founder and former top executive of BTI Telecom in Raleigh before it merged with ITC DeltaCom in 2003, plans to convert the 50 acres surrounding his palatial home off Raven Ridge Road into a multimillion-dollar gated community with a clubhouse, walking trails and recreational facilities. "It's going to be the nicest neighborhood in Raleigh," Loftin says. (Triangle Business Journal)
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Qualcomm Hit With Ban on Imports of New Chips Jun 8, 2007
After Thursday's closing bell, the ITC issued a statement saying that it has decided to ban from import all wireless devices that contain chips made or designed by Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) ... "The commission found that an order excluding all downstream products would impose great burdens on third parties, given the limited availability of alternative downstream products not containing the infringing chips," the ITC's statement read. (SmartMoney)
Cruciferous Veggies May Ward Off Bladder Cancer May 29, 2007
People who consumed the most of these substances, called isothiocyanates (ITCs), had a 29-percent lower risk of the disease than those who consumed the least, Dr. Hua Zhao and colleagues from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston found. Studies in animals have found ITCs prevent tumor growth, while epidemiological studies suggest they may lower lung and colon cancer risk, Zhao and his team note in the International Journal of Cancer ... They point out that ITCs have... (MEDLINEplus)
Indi-chic clothing gets cased in Harvard May 27, 2007
Take ITC s eChoupal for instance, which aims to help farmers who have traditionally sold their products in ineffective and unfair marketplaces to sell better, based on an understanding of technology, sociology and appropriate incentives. Those factors are at the heart of the India story; little wonder then, that it is finding a receptive audience at HBS and beyond. (India Times)
Counterfeit cosmetics still widely available May 26, 2007
In ITC Kuningan, a shopping mall located near office complexes on JL Dr. Satrio, South Jakarta, there are also stands selling counterfeit cosmetics. "Try this Christian Dior mascara, it's a good product from Taiwan and it's only Rp 15,000," said one of the traders. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
St vendors moving to brandsville May 22, 2007
Tobacco-to-apparel conglomerate ITC would offer its Choupal Fresh-branded pushcarts to fruit and vegetable vendors to sell fresh produce sourced from its choupal network ... The initiative is aimed at working with vendors who are trying to ward-off competition from organised retail, says ITC agri-business chief executive S Sivakumar ... ITC is in talks with micro-finance institutions to help vendors buy carts. (India Times)
Family of three dies in car plunge at Jakarta shopping center May 18, 2007
"We do not believe the accident was the result of negligence on our part, as everything (in the parking area) has been properly installed," said Jhony Liem, general affairs manager of ITC Permata Hijau. He said lane dividers were clearly visible on the pavement, and concrete boundaries had been properly installed. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Will to succeed May 7, 2007
Michelle G. wrote on May 06, 2007 12:13 PM:"Congrats Neil on completing your degree. The Department of Industrial Technology is so proud of you! I will miss seeing you in the ITC Halls and always stopping by my office. Best Wishes-". Great uncle Ray wrote on May 06, 2007 10:26 PM:"Congratulations Neil, you came a long long way!!!!!! Love great uncle Ray aunt Dot". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Sober IPO market offers deals Apr 23, 2007
Largest holdings are utility ITC Holdings Corp., telecom firm NeuStar Inc., restaurateur Tim Hortons Inc., health care company Brookdale Senior Living Inc. and financial services firm Intercontinental Exchange Inc.. "The underpinning of the IPO market is still the institutional investor, since you don't bring a deal public until you have enough institutions to buy the deal," said Killian, who has run her fund for a decade. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
