International Business News - ASCA http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Among the stock activity stories for Monday, July 7, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--U.S.-traded shares of BCE Inc. jumped on Monday, the first trading day after Canada's largest telecommunications company said it has agreed to the terms of a $35 billion sale to a group of investors. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080707/movers-roundup-bce-furniture-brands.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:16:51 EDT Shares of casino operator Ameristar Casinos Inc. seesawed Monday after JPMorgan Securities boosted its rating on the stock, saying that it could trade up as investors predict a possible takeover. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080707/ameristar-casinos-shares-gain-after-upgrade.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:20:07 EDT A state judge is considering whether the ballot summary for a casino-backed initiative could mislead Missouri voters or whether opponents are merely nitpicking in court to prevent a vote. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080627/judge-hears-challenge-to-mo-casino-initiative.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:47:35 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Wednesday, June 25, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of WuXi Pharmatech Inc. surged Wednesday after the Chinese drug development services company said it will create a joint venture with its American peer Covance Inc. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080625/movers-roundup-wuxi-pharmatech-pacer.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:37:11 EDT Ameristar Casinos Inc. shares shot up Wednesday after an analyst said the stock is now fairly valued after a recent pullback. Justin Sebastiano of Morgan Joseph upgraded the shares to "Hold" from "Sell" in a note, saying the current share price reflects the competitive pressure and weak economy Ameristar faces. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080625/ameristar-casinos-jump-on-stock-upgrade.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:44:34 EDT Shares of casino operator Ameristar Casinos Inc. fell Monday for a second day as analysts said that the casino operator may be experiencing weaker trends in June. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080623/last-call-ameristar-casinos-shares-fall.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:17:35 EDT The Missouri Gaming Commission placed a moratorium Monday on new casinos until voters can decide this November on a ballot issue imposing a permanent casino cap and allowing existing facilities to win more money from bettors. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080617/mo-commission-places-moratorium-on-new-casinos.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:08:20 EDT The Missouri Gaming Commission has placed a moratorium on new casinos until voters can decide on a ballot issue this November. The commission's unanimous vote Monday will, at a minimum, delay casinos sought by the Kansas City suburb of Sugar Creek and by businessmen in Cape Girardeau. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080616/missouri-commission-puts-moratorium-on-new-casinos.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:40:51 EDT Ameristar Casinos Inc. on Monday said John M. Boushy resigned as chief executive to pursue other interests, and named Co-Chairman and Executive Vice President Gordon R. Kanofsky to take his place. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080602/boushy-out-kanofsky-in-as-ameristar-ceo.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:26:27 EDT Shares of Ameristar Casinos Inc. rose Thursday as an analyst reaffirmed his "Buy" rating following solid April gaming revenue results. Ryan Worst of Brean Murray, Carret & Co. said in a note he is pleased with Ameristar's gaming revenue performance last month, as the 1.9 percent increase was significantly better than March's 2.8 percent decline. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080529/ameristar-climbs-on-solid-april-performance.htm Thu, 29 May 2008 17:40:39 EDT Shares of Ameristar Casinos Inc. climbed Thursday as an analyst was relatively pleased with the casino operator's first-quarter results given competitive pressures, current economic conditions and regulatory challenges. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080508/ameristar-climbs-analysts-relatively-pleased-with-results.htm Thu, 08 May 2008 19:19:10 EDT Ameristar Casinos Inc. said Thursday it swung to a first-quarter loss, weighed down by a hefty impairment charge. The casino operator reported a loss of $60.9 million, or $1.07 per share, compared with a profit of $24 million, or 41 cents per share a year earlier. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080508/ameristar-swings-to-1q-loss-on-hefty-impairment-charge.htm Thu, 08 May 2008 09:08:55 EDT Ameristar Casinos Inc.'s stock climbed Wednesday as an analyst said he was optimistic that the casino operator's new hotel in St. Charles, Mo., will be able to handle local competition. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080430/ameristar-rises-as-analyst-optimistic-on-st-charles-hotel.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:41:39 EDT Casino operators are dealing with relatively uncharted territory heading into earnings season as worsening economic conditions squeeze their businesses like never before. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080423/market-spotlight-economic-conditions-weigh-on-gaming-cos.htm Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:26:07 EDT Gaming companies' stocks slid Tuesday after MGM Mirage, the biggest casino operator on the Las Vegas Strip, fired more than 400 middle managers amid ongoing signs of weakness. Shares of Las Vegas-b... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080415/sector-snap-gaming-cos-fall-as-mgm-announces-job-cuts.htm Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:57:00 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Tuesday, March 25, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP) _ SiRF Technology shares are plunging after the chip maker cut its first-quarter revenue forecast, saying sales of personal navigation devices have been weaker than expected. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080325/movers-roundup-sirf-technology-thq.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:26:56 EDT Shares of casino operators traded mostly lower Thursday as MGM Mirage reported a sharply higher fourth-quarter profit but Ameristar Casinos Inc. worried investors with its cautious outlook for the first half of 2008. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080221/sector-glance-casino-cos-mostly-lower.htm Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:11:18 EST Shares of Ameristar Casinos Inc. slid Thursday after the casino operator cautioned on anticipated results for the first half of the year. Late Wednesday the Las Vegas-based company said it expects the first half of 2008 will be a period of tough same-store, year-over-year comparisons. It did not release a specific forecast. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080221/ameristar-falls-on-cautious-outlook.htm Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:48:52 EST Shares of Ameristar Casinos Inc. slumped to a fresh 52-week low Tuesday as an analyst slashed his price target and lowered some estimates on soft revenue and increasing capital costs. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080115/ameristar-dips-as-price-target-slashed.htm Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:43:52 EST