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VMware's second quarter strong, sees upside aheadTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:25PMThe company projected third quarter revenue between $915 million to $940 million compared to estimates of $898 million.

Retired Players Join NFL Talks TuesdayTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:24PMHall of Fame defensive end Carl Eller and lawyers for retired NFL players joined labor talks Tuesday as signs mounted that the league's four-month lockout might almost be over.

Tabcorp the better betTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:24PMGambling giant Tabcorp retains its monopoly over the Victorian tote, paying $410 million for a 12-year exclusive wagering licence.

Minnesota Lawmakers Called to Special Session to End ImpasseTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:24PMLawmakers returned to the state Capitol for a special session intended to end a budget impasse that has shut state business since July 1.

Mining industry bullish despite challenges: COMPTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:23PMThe mining industry in the country remains bullish and growing despite the huge challenges it is facing, including the negative perception of people about the industry, the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) said.

Wellington football fundraiser kicks offTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:23PMFootball team starts "Friends of the Program."

Stearns Lending, Inc. Hires John F. Cady as New SVP – Retail ProductionTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:23PMSANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stearns Lending, Inc. a nationwide lender encompassing Retail, Wholesale and Correspondent business channels, announced that John F. Cady has joined the organization as SVP - Retail Production.

United Rentals Announces Second Quarter 2011 ResultsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:23PMGREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced financial results for the second quarter 2011. Total revenue was $629 million and rental revenue was $524 million, compared with $557 million and $450 million, respectively, for the same period last year. On a GAAP basis, the company reported second quarter 2011 income from continuing operations of $28 million ...

Will renting textbooks via Kindle save money?Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:22PMWith most students saying they prefer print textbooks to digital textbooks, Amazon.com will have to live up to its claim of cost savings to attract any significant business.