Orange County Business Journal

Kari Hamanaka covers apparel manufacturers, retailers, restaurants, automakers and hotels/tourism. She can be reached at hamanaka@ocbj.com.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 fell 0.38% to 1,644.24 in afternoon trading Friday.

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Quiksilver Taps Former Adidas Exec as Marketing Chief

Huntington Beach-based Quiksilver Inc. hired its first-ever chief marketing officer, capping off a string of executive hires and promotions under new Chief Executive Andy Mooney.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 fell 0.36% to 1,649.31 in afternoon trading Thursday.

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Billabong Explores West 49 Sale

Australia-based Billabong International Ltd. is looking to sell its Canadian retail chain West 49 separate from the rest of its operations, according to a report.

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PacSun Pop-Up Brings Brand to SoHo

Anaheim-based Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. has picked New York's SoHo shopping district for its first ever pop-up shop, a move that follows better-than-expected first-quarter results.

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Reports: Former GM Exec in Bid for Fisker

A startup automaker led by a former General Motors Corp. executive is reportedly in talks on a possible deal to buy struggling Fisker Automotive Inc.

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Reports: Former GM Exec in Bid for Fisker

A startup automaker led by a former General Motors Corp. executive is reportedly in talks on a possible deal to buy struggling Fisker Automotive Inc.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 rose 0.28% to 1,671 in afternoon trading Tuesday.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 fell 0.01% to 1,667.31 in afternoon trading Monday.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 rose 0.46% to 1,657.98 in afternoon trading Friday.

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