After seven months, Transmeta removes CEO, cites results

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Transmeta Corp. has deposed Mark K. Allen as its chief executive officer. The company, which has been struggling as of late, removed Allen after he served just seven months as CEO.

Semiconductors and related devices, Semiconductor Devices, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, Semiconductor industry, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Chief executive officers, Transmeta Corp., Allen, Mark K.

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As Alcoa struggles, O'Neill's successor tries new direction

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Chief Executive Officer Alain Belda, Alcoa Inc. of the United States is making growth happen for the aluminum giant by focusing on airplanes, courting Airbus and investing in Russia. The aluminum industry is suffering due to high energy and raw materials costs combined with a weak Dollar. Alcoa Inc. shares are down approximately 40 percent since 2004.

Financial management, Management dynamics, Management, Evaluation, Finance, Biography, Company Profile, Company business management, Personality profile, Company financing, O'Neill, Paul (American government official), Belda, Alain J.P.

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Alcoa posts strong profit but sales disappoint; forecast of weaker results in 3rd period underscores uncertainty over demand

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Although second-quarter profits were up by 62%, Alcoa Inc., the world's largest aluminum company, predicts weaker third-quarter results. Uncertainty in the aluminum market is driving shares down, although the company predicts continued strong demand.

Sales, profits & dividends, Market information - general, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Securities issued, listed, Supply and demand, Securities, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Aluminum, Aluminum (Metal), Company securities, Company business forecast/projection, Company forecasts

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