BNET Business Dictionary

Business Definition for: Corporation

  • an organization in which a number of people provide finance in return for stocks. The principle of limited liability limits the maximum loss a stockholder can make if the company fails.
  • U.K. term Limited Liability Company

Wiktionary Definition for: Corporation

  • #An entity which is incorporated by law and has a legal status similar to that of a person. A company is usually a corporation. Many public authorities are also organized as corporations, such as the "corporations" in certain municipal boroughs of England.
  • #In Fascist Italy, a joint association of employers' and workers' representatives.
  • US slang A protruding belly; a paunch.

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Applera Corporation F1Q08 (Qtr End 9/30/07) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Thank you sir. [Operator’s instructions.] One moment while we compile a list of questions. Our first question will come from the line of Ross Muken of Deutsche Bank, please proceed. Ross Muken – Deutsche Bank Good morning everyone. Mark P. Stevenson –...
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Earnings calls 2007-10-25
EquityOutlook.Com announces Stock Evaluation Ratings for AES Corporation, Rowan Companies, Allstate Corporation, Devon Energy Corporation, and Noble Corporation.
M2 PRESSWIRE-24 February 2004-EquityOutlook.Com: EquityOutlook.Com announces Stock Evaluation Ratings for AES Corporation, Rowan Companies, Allstate Corporation, Devon Energy Corporation, and Noble CorporationC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:02242004 SHREVEPORT, La. -- EquityOutlook.Com makes these short-term stock recommendations: AES Corporation...
Tags: AES, AES Corp., Allstate Corp., FINANCE, Investment, stock
Research articles 2004-02-24
NOKIA CORPORATION - Exercises with stock options of Nokia Corporation.
Exercises with stock options of Nokia Corporation Nokia Corporation Stock exchange release 2.4.2008 at 9.15 (CET+1) Exercises with stock options of Nokia Corporation Espoo, Finland - A total of 416 661 shares of Nokia Corporation ("Nokia Exercises with...
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Research articles 2008-04-02
Heritage Capital Credit Corporation of Delaware Changes Its Name to Independent Capital Credit Corporation
WILMINGTON, Del. -- Heritage Capital Credit Corporation of Delaware, a wholly owned subsidiary of Heritage Capital Credit Corporation of Florida (OTC:HCPC), announced effective April 1, 2005 its name change from Heritage Capital Credit Corporation of Delaware to Independent Capital Credit Corporation ("ICCC"). One year ago, April 1, 2004, Heritage...
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Research articles 2005-04-06
DTN News: Oshkosh Corporation Awarded Contracts To Support M-ATVs In Afghanistan
DTN News: Oshkosh Corporation Awarded Contracts To Support M-ATVs In Afghanistan *Source: DTN News / Oshkosh Corporation NSI News Source Info OSHKOSH, Wis. - October 30, 2009: Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), announced today that through its Defense division, it has received two contracts valued at more than...
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News items 2009-10-29
Pontiac Castle Becomes Prosys Tech Corporation and Elects New Directors
Prosys Tech Corporation (TSX VENTURE: PNC) (the "Corporation" or "Prosys") announces that following the shareholders vote at the annual and special meeting held on March 8, 2007, the Corporation has proceeded with the change of its corporate name to become Corporation Prosys Tech / Prosys Tech Corporation, formerly Corporation d'Investissements...
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Research articles 2007-03-22
WillyWizard.com Profiles Symbol (SOX) Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Stocks (NASDAQ: BRCM) Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) Intel Corporation, (NASDAQ: KLAC) KLA-Tencor Corporation.
M2 PRESSWIRE-12 April 2005-WillyWizard.com: WillyWizard.com Profiles Symbol SOX Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Stocks (NASDAQ: BRCM) Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) Intel Corporation, (NASDAQ: KLAC) KLA-Tencor CorporationC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12042005 WillyWizard.com Profiles Symbol SOX Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Stocks (NASDAQ: BRCM) Broadcom Corporation...
Tags: Broadcom Corp., Company, FINANCE, Government, HARDWARE, Intel Corp., KLA-Tencor Corp., Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., NETWORKING, Regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley, Semiconductors, TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Research articles 2005-04-12
EquityOutlook.Com Announces Stock Evaluation Ratings for Masco Corporation, SLM Corporation, Golden Star Resources, Ameren Corporation, and Crown Castle International.
M2 PRESSWIRE-12 February 2004-EquityOutlook.Com: EquityOutlook.Com Announces Stock Evaluation Ratings for Masco Corporation, SLM Corporation, Golden Star Resources, Ameren Corporation, and Crown Castle InternationalC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:02122004 SHREVEPORT, La. -- EquityOutlook.Com makes these short-term stock recommendations: Masco...
Tags: Ameren Corp., Golden Star Resources Ltd.
Research articles 2004-02-12
Stock Watch: In The News (OTCBB: IBCS) International Broadcasting Corporation, (OTCBB: GAXI) Galaxy Energy Corporation, (Pink Sheet: PYST) PayStar Corporation (News Update).
M2 PRESSWIRE-18 May 2005-WillyWizard.com: Stock Watch: In The News (OTCBB: IBCS) International Broadcasting Corporation, (OTCBB: GAXI) Galaxy Energy Corporation, (Pink Sheet: PYST) PayStar Corporation News UpdateC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:18052005 Stock Watch: "In The News" (OTCBB: IBCS) International Broadcasting Corporation,...
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Research articles 2005-05-18
Pontiac Castle Becomes Prosys Tech Corporation and Adopts "POZ" as New Exchange Symbol
Prosys Tech Corporation (the "Corporation" or "Prosys") (TSX VENTURE: POZ) announces that following the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and the shareholders vote at the annual and special meeting held on March 8, 2007, the Corporation has proceeded with the change of its corporate name to become Corporation...
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Research articles 2007-05-16
All Star Analysts Portfolio Highlights: Host Marriott Corporation, Essex Corporation, Kohl's Corporation and Target Corporation
CHICAGO -- Zacks.com just released its latest additions and deletions to its proprietary All Star Analyst portfolio. Members on this exclusive list include Host Marriott Corporation (NYSE:HMT), Essex Corporation (NASDAQ:KEYW), Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) and Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT). View the entire list of stocks on the All Star Analyst portfolio at...
Tags: Kohl, Target Corp.
Research articles 2006-04-12
Optical Cable Corporation F2Q08 (Qtr End 04/30/08) Earnings Call Transcript
Earnings Call ExcerptOptical Cable Corporation OCCF F2Q08 Earnings Call June 12, 2008 11:30 am ET Executives Neil D. Wilkin, Jr. – President and Chief Executive Officer Tracy G. Smith – Chief Financial Officer Andrew Siegel – Director, Investor Relations   Analysts Craig Bach – The Market’s Edge Jeff...
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Earnings calls 2008-06-12
Marshall & Ilsley Corporation F3Q07 (Qtr End 09/30/07) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Thank you. For analysts who would like to ask a question, you will be able to do so during the Q&A. [Operator Instructions]. Your first question comes from the line of Scott Siefers. Scott Siefers - Sandler O'Neill & Partners, LP Good...
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Earnings calls 2007-10-17
EquityOutlook.Com Announces Stock Evaluation Ratings for VERITAS Software Corporation, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, AMR Corporation.
M2 PRESSWIRE-26 September 2003-EquityOutlook.Com: EquityOutlook.Com Announces Stock Evaluation Ratings for VERITAS Software Corporation, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, AMR CorporationC1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:09262003 SHREVEPORT, La. -- EquityOutlook.Com makes these short-term stock recommendations: VERITAS Software Corporation...
Tags: AMR Research, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., Costco Wholesale Corp., FINANCE, Investment, stock, VERITAS Software Corp.
Research articles 2003-09-26
WillyWizard.com Profiles Symbol (SOX) Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Stocks (NASDAQ: LLTC) Linear Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, (NYSE: LSI) LSI Logic Corporation.
M2 PRESSWIRE-12 April 2005-WillyWizard.com: WillyWizard.com Profiles Symbol SOX Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Stocks (NASDAQ: LLTC) Linear Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, (NYSE: LSI) LSI Logic CorporationC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12042005 WillyWizard.com Profiles Symbol SOX Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Stocks...
Tags: Company, FINANCE, Government, HARDWARE, lattice, Linear Technology, LSI Logic Corp., Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., NYSE Euronext, Regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley, Semiconductors
Research articles 2005-04-12
EquityOutlook.Com announces Stock Evaluation Ratings for VERITAS Software Corporation, Costco Wholesale Corporation, USURF America Inc, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, AMR Corporation.
M2 PRESSWIRE-19 September 2003-EquityOutlook.Com: EquityOutlook.Com announces Stock Evaluation Ratings for VERITAS Software Corporation, Costco Wholesale Corporation, USURF America Inc, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, AMR CorporationC1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:09192003 SHREVEPORT, La. -- EquityOutlook.Com makes these short-term stock recommendations: ...
Tags: AMR Corp., Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., Costco Wholesale Corp., FINANCE, Investment, stock, VERITAS Software Corp.
Research articles 2003-09-19
AQM AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION - major appointment as official supplier to Wix Corporation, U.S.A
WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO--BUSINESS WIRE--Dec. 15, 1994-- AQM Automotive Corporation today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary corporation, G.K. Industries Ltd. has received confirmation of a $4.2 million (U.S. $3 million) sales agreement with Wix Corporation in the United States. Wix Corporation is a subsidiary of Dana Corporation....
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Research articles 1994-12-15
InvestorIdeas.com April 18th Online Mining Investor Conference Update -- Additional Presenters Include Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K), Ascendant Copper Corporation (TSX: ACX), Stornoway Diamond Corporation (TSX: SWY), and Sherwood Copper Corporation (T
www.InvestorIdeas.com , and mining portals www.Gold-MiningStocks.com , www.MiningSectorStocks.com , add Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K), Ascendant Copper Corporation (TSX: ACX), Stornoway Diamond Corporation (TSX: SWY), and Sherwood Copper Corporation (TSX-V: SWC) to the growing list of mining and resource companies presenting in the upcoming April 18th online investor...
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Research articles 2007-04-05
EquityOutlook.Com Announces Stock Evaluation Ratings for Solectron Corporation, Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation, Xerox Corp, Bema Gold Corporation, Computer Associates International Inc.
M2 PRESSWIRE-25 September 2003-EquityOutlook.Com: EquityOutlook.Com Announces Stock Evaluation Ratings for Solectron Corporation, Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation, Xerox Corp, Bema Gold Corporation, Computer Associates International IncC1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:09252003 SHREVEPORT, La. -- EquityOutlook.Com makes these short-term stock recommendations: ...
Tags: Bema Gold Corp., Computer Associates International Inc., Solectron Corp., Xerox Corp.
Research articles 2003-09-25
EquityOutlook.Com Announces Stock Evaluation Ratings for Solectron Corporation, Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation, Xerox Corp, Bema Gold Corporation, Computer Associates International Inc.
M2 PRESSWIRE-18 September 2003-EquityOutlook.Com: EquityOutlook.Com Announces Stock Evaluation Ratings for Solectron Corporation, Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation, Xerox Corp, Bema Gold Corporation, Computer Associates International IncC1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:09182003 SHREVEPORT, La. -- EquityOutlook.Com makes these short-term stock recommendations: ...
Tags: Bema Gold Corp., Computer Associates International Inc., Solectron Corp., Xerox Corp.
Research articles 2003-09-18
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