4SyndicationBlog items posted to the 4Syndication Hub.Boomi brings in FirstMark-led financing- July 1, 2008 Boomi said Tuesday that it raised $4 million in a round of financing led by FirstMark Capital.http://www.4syndication.com/unknown/boomi_brings_in_firstmark-led_financing/36505/v.do?rss... Starbucks to shutter 600 stores- July 1, 2008 Starbucks Corp. reported Tuesday it will close 600 underperforming stores across the United States by the middle of fiscal 2009. (SBUX)http://www.4syndication.com/unknown/starbucks_to_shutter_600_stores/36497/v.do?rssView=tru... Jefferson Pilot Securities now Lincoln Financial Securities- July 1, 2008 Jefferson Pilot Securities Corp., an independent broker-dealer affiliate of Lincoln Financial Group, said Tuesday it was changing its name to Lincoln Financial Securities Corp. (LNC)http://www.4syndication.com/unknown/jefferson_pilot_securities_now_lincoln_financial_secur... Wells REIT II buys Lindbergh Center- July 1, 2008 Wells Real Estate Investment Trust II has acquired Lindbergh Center in Atlanta&39;s Buckhead submarket in a sale-leaseback from AT&T Inc. (T)http://www.4syndication.com/unknown/wells_reit_ii_buys_lindbergh_center/36498/v.do?rssView... XM Radio takes over coverage of SEC sports games- July 1, 2008 XM Satellite Radio is now the exclusive provider of satellite radio coverage of Southeastern Conference sports. (XMSR)http://www.4syndication.com/unknown/xm_radio_takes_over_coverage_of_sec_sports_games/36499... Hogan & Hartson opening office in United Arab Emirates- July 1, 2008 International law firm Hogan & Hartson LLP will open an office in the United Arab Emirates in August -- and partner Jay Gede will move from Baltimore to Abu Dhabi.http://www.4syndication.com/unknown/hogan_amp_hartson_opening_office_in_united_arab_emirat... Baltimore Sun dropping its daily business section- July 1, 2008 The Baltimore Sun will eliminate its daily business section later this month.http://www.4syndication.com/unknown/baltimore_sun_dropping_its_daily_business_section/3650... Report: Baltimore Sun eyes changes for business section- July 1, 2008 The Baltimore Sun is planning to eliminate its daily standalone business section later this month.http://www.4syndication.com/unknown/report_baltimore_sun_eyes_changes_for_business_section... PICA makes Monson executive director- July 1, 2008 The Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority, the state agency charged with Philadelphia&39;s financial oversight, voted unanimously on Tuesday to appoint Uri Monson executive director.http://www.4syndication.com/unknown/pica_makes_monson_executive_director/36493/v.do?rssVie... 'IPO drought' blocking growth for venture-backed firms, exits for investors- July 1, 2008 With the broader economy sputtering, venture capital firms are finding it increasingly difficult to sell their investments in acquisitions and public offerings, according to a report released Tuesday.http://www.4syndication.com/unknown/ipo_drought_blocking_growth_for_venture-backed_firms_e... |