Surf88 is tied to a Telekom Malaysia subsidiary while Malaysia Street is partnered by Malaysia-based Smart Transact.

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The suit dates back to September 2006, when Urban Outfitters, its wholesale arm and its Free People subsidiary sued BCBG and distributor Street Beat Sportswear Inc.

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Firms such as Mellon Capital Management, a subsidiary of Mellon Bank, claim to utilize no Wall Street research.

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