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AstraZeneca sells rights to orphan drug used to treat thyroid cancer
AstraZeneca announced that it has entered into a deal with Genzyme to sell Caprelsa (vandetanib), a rare disease medicine. The sale will sharpen the company's focus, a headline on a release stated.
Caprelsa was granted Orphan Drug Designation by...
Sallie Mae earnings increase in second quarter
Sallie Mae reported an increase in second quarter when compared to net income from the same period a year ago.
The earnings gain was primarily due to earnings- per-share contributions from a previously announced private...
Rhodes to head consumer side of TD Bank in U.S.
TD Bank, named Wilmington resident Michael Rhodes Head of Consumer Bank.Based in Cherry Hill, N.J., Rhodes has U.S. accountability for Retail Distribution, Retail Sales & Service Strategy, Retail Product Strategy and Development, and “omni-channel...
Wilmington manufacturer faces fine after OSHA inspection
A Wilmington manufacturer is facing fines after an Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection found levels of dust that could cause an explosion.
The investigation was conducted at Franklin Fibre-Lamitex Corp., a precision parts manufacturer...
(Kudos) Business achievements – July 26, 2015
“If you want something done, ask a busy person.” Audrey Scott-Hynson, president and CEO of A. Scott Enterprises, LLC, exemplifies that adage. She was recently honored by the City of Wilmington as a Small...
Sallie Mae earnings increase in second quarter
Sallie Mae reported an increase in second quarter when compared to net income from the same period a year ago.
The earnings gain was primarily due to earnings- per-share contributions from a previously announced private...
Gas prices continue gradual decline
The price at the pump continued its gradual decline this week, with the possibility that gas could move into the $2 a gallon vicinity later in the year.
On Monday, The AAA and Gas Buddy websites reported...
Southwest Airlines renews credit card deal with Chase
caribb / Foter / CC BY-NC-NDChase Card Services, and Southwest Airlines announced a multi-year extension to the nearly 20-year partnership for co-branded credit cards.
Chase Card Services, a part of JPMorgan Chase & Co. is based...
(Gallery) DuPont announces executive changes that include new chief for safety business
DuPont Co. has named Marc Doyle senior vice president for its Safety & Protection businesses, reporting to Ellen Kullman, chair and CEO.
Matthew L. Trerotola, who was executive vice president with responsibility for Safety & Protection...
Commercial loan, one-time tax gain in ’14 lead to lower earnings for WSFS
WSFS Financial Corporation reported lower net income in the second quarter and first half, due to the reclassification of a commercial loan and a one-time tax benefit that boosted earnings in 2014.
Net income in...
Bloom remains mum on new fuel cell details following briefing with News...
BloomEnergy / Foter / CC BYBloom Energy has quietly unveiled an upgrade to its fuel cell system that is said to produce twice as much power in the same size package.
The technology was discussed in...
Dover Downs gets notice from stock exchange after shares slip below $1
The low price of stock in Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. has prompted a notice from the New York Stock Exchange.
The notice was triggered by the price of stock in the company falling...
(Del Bio members get update on Christiana Care initiatives
The audience of 170 attending the Delaware Bio breakfast event last eek learned more about efforts by Christiana Care and other entities to improve health in the region.
Delaware Bio, headquartered in Newark, represents the state’s...
Governor signs regulatory reform bills aimed at aiding business
Gov. Jack Markell signed three regulatory reform bills into law. House Bill 147 requires Executive Branch agencies to review the regulations on their books every four years. Senate Bill 113 and Senate Bill...
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Acme plans to solidify its market position in Delware by bidding for five Delaware Superfresh and Pathmark stores.
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Wawa favorite destination for gas fill-ups
Wawa and Costco are consumers’ favorite places to fill up their gas tanks, according to a study by Market Force Information, a Colorado-based customer intelligence solutions company.
Wawa, based in nearby Delaware County, PA has...
Conflict resolution focus of upcoming Inspiring women in STEM Forum
Registration closes on Friday for a summer seminar on conflict resolution sponsored by Delaware-based Inspiring Women in STEM Forum. Speaker is Robyn Odegaard, CEO of Champion Performance Development.
This forum will teach those in attendance ...
Dallas company acquires fiber-optic network from Gore
Kenny Holston 21 / Foter / CC BY-NDA Dallas company has acquired a high-speed fiber-optic network from W.L. Gore and Associates.
PEG Bandwidth will operate then 48-mile network that ties together Gore’s headquarters in Newark with...
Home sales market in Delaware posts double-digit gain in first half
The residential sales market in Delaware shows a higher level of activity during the first half of this year.
The increase took place in all three counties of the state, with Sussex County seeing gains...
(Gallery) Tech Forum kicks back at summer picnic event
The threat of bad weather did not stop members and friends of the Technology Forum of Delaware from stopping by the annual picnic event last week at Firestone Roasting House on the Wilmington riverfront.
The...
