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Small biz optimism rose in April but is still weak
Small business owners recovered some of their optimism during April, but they're still wary about the economy.The National Federation of Independent Business said Tuesday that its index of small business optimism rose 2 points last month, bringing it to 94.5. That makes up for the 2 points lost in March, but only returns the index to its February 2011 level. William Dunkelberg, the NFIB's chief economist,

Strong Growth Momentum across Business Verticals Drives Biocon’s 16% YoY increase in Revenues in FY12
Commenting on the results, Chairman and Managing Director Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw stated, “I am pleased with the overall performance that we have delivered in FY12. Group Sales have risen by 16% and PAT was sustained at previous year levels despite lower net licensing income. We have delivered particularly strong growth in our Research Services & Branded Formulations business verticals. Our Balance Sheet remains robust and our cash position is strong. The global economic outlook remains uncertain. However, we are confident that we will make significant progress across all our businesses.”

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St. Jude to provide latest medical technologies to India
US-based global medical device company St. Jude Medical Inc. will make its latest technologies available to patients in India, a top company official said here.

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Vancouver businesses don't fear a repeat of riot

Vancouver's business community will be watching the Canucks set off on their Stanley Cup run with the same enthusiasm as most fans, while ensuring they're ready in case those fans ignore the

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Survey: Small business owners less upbeat in March
Small business owners are more pessimistic about the economy. The National Federation of Independent Business said its index of small business optimism fell nearly 2 points during March.

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