Berkshire Hathaway to buy Business Wire in undisclosed deal
Berkshire Hathaway Inc announced it would acquire Business Wire for an undisclosed sum. Based in San Francisco, Business Wire will operate as a wholly owned Berkshire subsidiary. The deal is expected to close in Q1 with Business Wire management remaining and daily operations unchanged.
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Mark Fagan is the business editor. Reach him at 832-7188 or via email at mfagan@ljworld.com for business desk inquiries and reports.
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KU shifts licensing to athletics
Kansas University moves its licensing operation from University Relations to Kansas Athletics Inc. to boost the Jayhawk brand value and increase royalties. The athletics department plans to use its contacts and focus on revenue for student scholarships and programs, while maintaining taste and tradition.
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KU Licensing Revenue From Jayhawk Images Rises Across Years
Kansas University reports annual licensing proceeds from the Jayhawk name logo and other proprietary images. The sequence shows 2005 at 995,450 dollars, 2004 at 965,387 dollars, 2003 at 768,290 dollars, 2002 at 499,345 dollars, 2001 at 486,138 dollars, 2000 at 488,027 dollars, 1999 at 670,174 dollars, 1998 at 780,321 dollars, 1997 at 673,794 dollars, and 1996 at 590,175 dollars.
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Stocks Slip as Oil Tops Sixty Six Dollars a Barrel
U.S. stocks fell Tuesday as oil futures surged past 66 per barrel after an attack on a Nigerian oil platform. Wells Fargo and Fifth Third posted weak results, while Japan’s market slumped, threatening broader investor sentiment and inflation prospects.
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Dishwashers show strong in new brownie batter tests
Ratings find many models clean baked-on brownie batter with normal cycles or with special cycles like Turbo Zone and Pro-Scrub. Kenmore Elite 1626 with Turbo Zone and KitchenAid Superba KUDSO2SR tout powerful water bursts. Early results vary. some strong performers struggle with the toughest messes.
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Grain and livestock futures move on Chicago Board data
Grain and soybean futures retreated while beef and pork futures showed mixed results on the Chicago Board of Trade and Mercantile Exchange. Wheat corn oats and soybeans all fell, cattle and hog futures rose modestly, with pork bellies down, and local elevator quotes listed for several commodities and nonferrous metal prices noted.
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