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The Pakistani government has enacted a law to protect electronic transactions in the country, according to wire service reports.

UnitedHealthcare has acquired Fiserv Inc., a mail order pharmacy and healthcare service firm, for $775 million.

MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc. posted net income of $46.9 million for the first quarter, am increase over $40.3 million in the prior year.

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. posted net sales of $111.6 million for December, a 9.3% increase over $102.1 million in the prior year.

Direct marketing sales increased 14.3% during the month.

Neiman Marcus Inc. reported revenue of $723 million for December, a 4.9% increase over $689 million last year.

Neiman Marcus Direct revenue rose 8.4% during the month.

Procter & Gamble is out with a new campaign promoting its Dawn Direct Foam dish soap with an online contest tied to football.

Time Warner has disclosed that it has made an investment in Gaia Online, a virtual world targeting a teen audience.

A new online contest from Miller Brewing Co. gives Texans a chance to win $100,000 in free gas.

Kimberly-Clark is reprising its room makeover sweepstakes with ABC’s “The View” talk show

Procter & Gamble’s Swiffer brand has partnered with Warner Music Group to roll out its first music video contest.