| Convoke Systems Banks $5.5 Million (at New York Times) Convoke Systems, a financial information management software firm, announced late Sunday that it has raised a $5.5 million Series B round of financing from Flybridge Capital and QED Investors. us.rd.yahoo.com |
BP spill 'more damaging' than first thought NEARLY 80 per cent of spilled oil remains in the Gulf's ecosystem, says report contradicting the US Government's earlier estimates. news.com.au |
Independent MP threatens to block mine tax INDEPENDENT threatens the Gillard government's mining tax, warning he will block it unless it is fundamentally redrawn. news.com.au |
U.S. service sector growth picks up A closely watched gauge of activity in the U.S. services industry grew at a slightly faster pace in September from the month earlier. cbc.ca |
Microsoft appeal on i4i patent goes to top court The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a $290-million US dispute between Microsoft Corp. and Canadian technology company i4i Inc. over complaints that the former's ubiquitous Word program violates one of i4i's patents. cbc.ca |