World Heart Corp. (WHRT) Friday said it appointed Eugene Jones as a director of the company. Jones was also appointed as member and chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Jones began his career with KPMG LLP in 1973 and was elected to the partnership in 1984. From June 2000 to the date of his retirement in April 30, 2002, he served as an assurance partner in KPMG's Silicon Valley technology practice.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.