What's Happening in Columbus

SMobile providing security for British Telecom phones
The latest major deal for data-protection firm SMobile Systems Inc. will find the company playing defense on behalf of tech-savvy consumers across the pond.

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Court OKs sale of Sharper Image assets for $51M
Sharper Image Corp. has received approval from U.S. Bankruptcy Court to sell its assets in a $51.25 million deal.

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Payday lenders preparing to close up shop
With new payday lending regulations a few short steps from becoming law in Ohio, some in the industry are moving to vacate the state as they vowed they would. (CSH) (DLLR)

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National Investment Managers halves 1Q loss
Dublin's National Investment Managers Inc. cut its first-quarter loss by more than half as revenue jumped by a third, the company told investors Friday.

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Spherion: Job confidence up, economic outlook grim
Dreary economic conditions in April did little to improve Ohio workers' outlook, but confidence in their own jobs has improved, a new survey indicates. (HPOL)

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