May 28, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Stenbeck":
Business & Money: 7 Nov 11
Swedish investment firm Kinnevik has reported that its net asset value has increased by some 2.14 billion kronor ($324 million) as a result of the successful initial public offering of discount coupon firm Groupon.
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Business & Money: 19 Oct 10
Swedish media concern Modern Times Group has reported a pre-tax profit of 499 million kronor ($75 million) for the third quarter 2009, up from 336 million kronor in the corresponding period of 2009, while disappointing the markets.
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National: 17 Jun 10
Roxette’s Per Gessle, Eurovision contestant Malena Ernman and businesswoman Cristina Stenbeck: the great, the good and the celebrated of Sweden will be out in force at Saturday's royal wedding.
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Business & Money: 22 Jul 09
Swedish media concern Modern Times Group (MTG) has reported a pre-tax profit of 566 million kronor ($74 million) for the second quarter 2009, exceeding market forecasts.
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Business & Money: 22 Jul 09
Swedish telecom firm Tele2 has reported a dramatic rise in profits for the second quarter and the firm's stock shot up 5.9 percent in early trading on Wednesday.
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Business & Money: 14 Nov 08
Despite their billions, Sweden’s wealthiest individuals have shown that not even they can withstand the effects of the financial crisis coupled with a dismal year on the stock market.
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Business & Money: 3 Nov 08
The Stockholm stock exchange has begun the week on a high note with the OMXS index gaining 4.6 percent on Monday.
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Society: 29 Sep 08
Three Swedish women are among Fortune magazine’s most powerful business women in the world, with SEB bank CEO Annika Falkengren coming in seventh place.
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Dating: 13 Feb 08
Swedish singles hold Princess Madeleine and actor Michael Nyqvist close to their hearts.
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Business & Money: 7 Dec 07
Two of Sweden's most powerful financial families, the Wallenbergs and the Stenbecks, have had a bumpy ride on this year's turbulent stock market.
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Society: 29 Nov 07
Stockholm's top department store has had to remove some controversial dolls from its window following complaints.
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Sport: 8 May 07
Swedish yacht Victory Challenge has ended its pursuit of the 32nd America's Cup, bowing out after losing a close-fought encounter with Emirates Team New Zealand.
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Politics: 8 May 07
Former Swedish Prime Minister Göran Persson has been criticized by former colleagues and political experts for taking a job with a PR firm. Persson is joining a sector he himself has frequently slammed.
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Business & Money: 3 Apr 07
A three-year dispute has ended with mobile operator 3 preserving the right to use the number 3 despite an appeal launched by the owners of TV3.
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Business & Money: 28 Mar 07
Cristina Stenbeck has been proposed as the new chairwoman of Kinnevik, the family investment company in which she is principal owner.
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Lifestyle: 16 Mar 07
Sweden's top interviewer Stina Lundberg Dabrowski tells Christine Demsteader about asking awkward questions of Madonna, discovering Margaret Thatcher's sense of humour and her 20-year pursuit of Fidel Castro.
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Business & Money: 8 Mar 07
Cristina Stenbeck, 29, is to take over as chairwoman of family holding company Kinnevik in May, it has been reported. Kinnevik controls major companies including Metro International.
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Business & Money: 13 Feb 07
Pelle Törnberg, the CEO of newspaper group Metro International, has said he will quit his post. The move came as the company announced profits of $11.5 million.
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Business & Money: 13 Feb 07
Swedish financier Johan Björkman has died at the age of 62. He was chairman of investment company Nordstjernan at the time of his death.
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Business & Money: 16 Nov 06
Some 125 Swedes have a fortune greater than 1 billion kronor, according to a new list. Ikea boss Ingvar Kamprad is by far the richest Swede, with Skype founder Niklas Zennström a new entrant to the club.
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National: 31 Jan 06
The estranged wife of millionaire Swedish financier Jan Stenbeck will inherit nothing in his will, documents released today confirm. But his illegitimate son will receive his share of the 638 million kronor fortune.
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Business & Money: 26 Jul 05
Television channel TV3 wants to stop mobile operator 3 from using the number 3 in its branding. The court disagreed but now TV3 is appealing. Three's a crowd, indeed.
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National: 15 Jul 05
...and of the half who have actually been sent home, a full 20% bounce straight back to Sweden to try their luck again. As the cost of deporting people soars, the Board of Migration considers a departure from the Geneva Convention.
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Business & Money: 11 Apr 05
Metro, the Swedish free morning newspaper group, is to open a global portal offering a variety of services including dating, gaming and music downloads. The new site will also offer a news service from the autumn.
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Business & Money: 21 Mar 05
Telecom operator Tele2 AB today announced that it has decided to delist from the NASDAQ National Market.
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National: 13 Jan 05
Free morning newspaper Metro makes headlines of its own after revelations that one of its board members opened an after-dinner speech with the words "Good evening ladies, gentlemen and niggers".
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Smörgåsbord: 20 Dec 04
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Business & Money: 27 Aug 04
The big daddy of Swedish industry, Pehr G Gyllenhammar, swaggers back into town with a glamorous young blonde on his arm. Oh, hang on - that's his new boss.
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Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local »
"If you missed it yesterday, here’s The Local’s editor David Landes snagging Prime Minister Reinfeldt for a chat before Princess Estelle’s baptism. Always nice to know the PM has time for TL!" READ »
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