Distribution and aviation firm John Menzies has reported it is "well placed" to achieve earnings growth for the year, as a positive start to the second half continued.

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When N2 Broadband was acquired by TANDBERG Television, Mr. Bradford continued to serve as president and board member, where he lead the company to achieve substantial growth, which culminated in their acquisition by Ericsson.

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And as momentum builds in Washington for a broad revamping, the tech industry has more hope than ever that it will finally achieve its goal: the expanded access to visas that it says is critical to its own continued growth and that of the economy as a whole.

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But its sales continued to lag its two rivals in China, a market seen as key if Daimler is to achieve its growth ambitions.

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