* Ceo marissa mayer's 2015 total compensation was $36
million versus $42.1 million in 2014 - sec filing
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BRIEF-Match Group says CEO Blatt total 2015 compensation was $20.2 mln
* CEO Gregory Blatt's total 2014 compensation was $8.7
million
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BRIEF-Imation Corp says Danny Zheng appointed CFO
* Barry Kasoff resigned from position of interim chief
financial officer
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BRIEF-GrubHub Inc says Robert Pitts reports 5.1 pct passive stake in company
* Robert Pitts reports 5.1 percent passive stake in GrubHub
Inc as of April 19, 2016 - SEC filing
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Brady Campaign's ad draws ire of U.S. anti-gun violence activists
BOSTON, April 29 (Reuters) - The Brady Campaign to Prevent
Gun Violence said on Friday it has sharply cut back an online ad
that had used the names and faces of mass shooters and urged the
news media not to identify them after the group drew criticism
from other gun control activists.
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Gun Violence said on Friday it has sharply cut back an online ad
that had used the names and faces of mass shooters and urged the
news media not to identify them after the group drew criticism
from other gun control activists.
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BRIEF-Ancora Advisors, LLC reports a 5.46 pct stake in Edgewater Technology Inc as of April 20, 2016 - SEC FILING
* Ancora Advisors, LLC reports a 5.46 pct stake in Edgewater
Technology Inc as of April 20, 2016 - SEC FILING
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Technology Inc as of April 20, 2016 - SEC FILING
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BRIEF-Prologue FY net loss group share widens to 3.0 million euros
* FY net loss group share EUR 3.0 million ($3.43 million)
versus loss of EUR 0.3 million year ago
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versus loss of EUR 0.3 million year ago
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UPDATE 1-CNova jumps as Casino touts delisting for e-commerce firm
SAO PAULO, April 29 (Reuters) - Shares in CNova NV
jumped on Friday on speculation that controlling shareholder
Casino Guichard Perrachon SA is considering taking the
e-commerce retailer private as the best option for a turnaround.
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jumped on Friday on speculation that controlling shareholder
Casino Guichard Perrachon SA is considering taking the
e-commerce retailer private as the best option for a turnaround.
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BRIEF-Sprint says signs deal with Mobile Leasing Solutions for sale and lease-back of leased devices
* Signed second deal with Mobile Leasing Solutions, LLC for
sale and lease-back of certain leased devices
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sale and lease-back of certain leased devices
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BRIEF-Descartes acquires pixi for about EUR 9.2 mln
* Purchase price paid in cash
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BRIEF-Sensys Gatso says project in Latvia delayed
* Says the contract will be valid for two years, of which
about 2.5 million euros of the total project covers road safety
systems from Sensys Gatso
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BRIEF-NNIT enters into agreement with new customer
* Entered into a five-year agreement, with an option of a
two-year extension, with a new customer outside the Life
Sciences segment
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two-year extension, with a new customer outside the Life
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
April 29 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1000 GMT on Friday:
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acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1000 GMT on Friday:
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BRIEF-Tyco Q2 gaap earnings per share $0.33
* Tyco reports second quarter 2016 earnings from continuing
operations before special items of $0.45 per share and gaap
earnings of $0.33 per share
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operations before special items of $0.45 per share and gaap
earnings of $0.33 per share
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SES maintains 2016 forecasts, takes control of O3B Networks
BRUSSELS, April 29 (Reuters) - Satellite operator SES
maintained its full-year forecasts after a
decline in earnings from data and government sources in the
first quarter outweighed higher income from video and in-flight
connectivity.
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maintained its full-year forecasts after a
decline in earnings from data and government sources in the
first quarter outweighed higher income from video and in-flight
connectivity.
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BRIEF-Vectron Systems FY net profit up 127 pct at EUR 1.2 mln
* FY turnover amounts to 25.2 million euros ($28.69 million), an increase by 12.5 percent
compared to preceding year (eur22.4 million)
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compared to preceding year (eur22.4 million)
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Thursday, April 28, 2016
BRIEF-Rovi Q1 conference call rescheduled
* Call will now be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 8:00
a.m. Eastern time
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BRIEF-Moody's withdraws Google's debt ratings following completion of Alphabet notes exchange
* Moody's withdraws Google Inc's debt ratings following
completion of alphabet notes exchange
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UPDATE 1-Younger U.S. buyers more open to self-driving cars -J.D. Power
DETROIT, April 28 (Reuters) - U.S. consumers who are under
40 are more open than older people to self-driving cars and
their underlying systems, according to a survey released on
Thursday by J.D. Power.
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40 are more open than older people to self-driving cars and
their underlying systems, according to a survey released on
Thursday by J.D. Power.
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REFILE-YOUR MONEY-Cyber bullying delivers a punch to consumer wallets
NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - Anyone who has had
embarrassing photos posted on social media or been deluged with
angry messages can attest to the high emotional cost of cyber
bullying. But there is also a cost in real dollars for some to
clean up their online reputations, including legal fees,
security measures and even counseling.
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embarrassing photos posted on social media or been deluged with
angry messages can attest to the high emotional cost of cyber
bullying. But there is also a cost in real dollars for some to
clean up their online reputations, including legal fees,
security measures and even counseling.
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Miner Goldcorp says computer network hit by hackers
TORONTO, April 28 (Reuters) - Canada's Goldcorp Inc
confirmed on Thursday that its computer network had been
"compromised" and the gold mining company was working to
determine the scope and impact of the data breach.
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confirmed on Thursday that its computer network had been
"compromised" and the gold mining company was working to
determine the scope and impact of the data breach.
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Fiat Chrysler, Alphabet in technology partnership talks - WSJ
April 28 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV
is in late-stage talks with Alphabet Inc's
self-driving car division for a technology partnership, the Wall
Street Journal reported, citing a person familiar with the
discussions.
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is in late-stage talks with Alphabet Inc's
self-driving car division for a technology partnership, the Wall
Street Journal reported, citing a person familiar with the
discussions.
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BRIEF-Solucom Q4 revenue up 88 pct at 87.4 mln euros
* Reports Q4 revenue of 87.4 million euros ($99.0 million)
versus 46.4 million euros a year ago
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versus 46.4 million euros a year ago
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FCC advances reform of U.S. business data market
WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal
Communications Commission on Thursday voted to advance reforms
of the $40 billion market for business data services, known as
special access lines, and to bar some contractual practices by
providers.
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Communications Commission on Thursday voted to advance reforms
of the $40 billion market for business data services, known as
special access lines, and to bar some contractual practices by
providers.
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UPDATE 3-Viacom narrows down bidders for Paramount stake to handful -CEO
April 28 (Reuters) - Viacom Inc has narrowed the
number of bidders for a minority stake in its Paramount Pictures
movie studio from more than 40 to a handful and expects to begin
negotiations late next month, Chief Executive Officer Philippe
Dauman told analysts on Thursday morning.
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number of bidders for a minority stake in its Paramount Pictures
movie studio from more than 40 to a handful and expects to begin
negotiations late next month, Chief Executive Officer Philippe
Dauman told analysts on Thursday morning.
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Casino's Cnova says reviewing possible Brazil merger with Via Varejo
PARIS, April 28 (Reuters) - Cnova, the e-commerce
arm of French retailer Casino, said on Thursday that
it was reviewing the possibility of merging its business in
Brazil with Via Varejo S.A, the consumer electronics business of
Brazilian retailer Grupo Pao de Acucar (GPA).
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arm of French retailer Casino, said on Thursday that
it was reviewing the possibility of merging its business in
Brazil with Via Varejo S.A, the consumer electronics business of
Brazilian retailer Grupo Pao de Acucar (GPA).
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BRIEF-UK's CMA says served initial enforcement order on Vtech-LeapFrog deal
* Served initial enforcement order on completed acquisition
by vtech holdings limited of leapfrog enterprises inc
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BRIEF-Cube ITG definitively agrees to sale part of operations to Sescom
* Signs definitive agreement with Sescom SA for
sale of organized part of business for 12.5 million zlotys ($3.2
million)
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sale of organized part of business for 12.5 million zlotys ($3.2
million)
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BRIEF-Svetlana FY 2015 net profit down at RUB 260 million
* FY 2015 net profit 260.0 million roubles ($4.02 million) versus 323.2 million roubles year
ago
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YOUR MONEY-Cyber bullying delivers a punch to consumer wallets
NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - Anyone who has had
embarrassing photos posted on social media or been deluged with
angry messages can attest to the high emotional cost of cyber
bullying. But there is also a cost in real dollars for some to
clean up their online reputations, including legal fees,
security measures and even counseling.
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embarrassing photos posted on social media or been deluged with
angry messages can attest to the high emotional cost of cyber
bullying. But there is also a cost in real dollars for some to
clean up their online reputations, including legal fees,
security measures and even counseling.
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Symantec cuts 4th-qtr forecast, says CEO Brown to step down
April 28 (Reuters) - Symantec Corp, best known for
its Norton antivirus software, cut its fourth-quarter profit and
revenue forecast below analysts' estimates, and said its Chief
Executive Michael Brown will step down.
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its Norton antivirus software, cut its fourth-quarter profit and
revenue forecast below analysts' estimates, and said its Chief
Executive Michael Brown will step down.
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BRIEF-Russia's Yandex says Q1 net profit down 50 pct on forex loss
* Q1 net profit falls 50 percent year-on-year to 1.1 billion
roubles ($17 million) mainly due to a foreign exchange loss;
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roubles ($17 million) mainly due to a foreign exchange loss;
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Time Warner Cable revenue rises 7.2 pct
April 28 (Reuters) - Time Warner Cable Inc, which is
being bought by Charter Communications Inc, reported a
7.2 percent rise in revenue as it added more high speed data
customers.
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being bought by Charter Communications Inc, reported a
7.2 percent rise in revenue as it added more high speed data
customers.
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CORRECTED-BRIEF-PSI Q1 sales 1 pct down at EUR 42.6 mln
April 28 (Reuters) - PSI Aktiengesellschaft fuer Produkte und Systeme der
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BRIEF-Vtion: publication of FY 2015 and interim 2016 reports delayed
* Publication of FY 2015 and interim reports for FY 2016 delayed as no new auditor appointed
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REFILE-TABLE-NEC .T-2015/16 group results
(Adds company forecast. Forecast figures are based on IFRS)
Apr 28 (Reuters)-
NEC Corp
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in billions of yen unless specified)
Year ended Year ended Year to NEXT
Mar 31, 2016 Mar 31, 2015 Mar 31, 2017 YEAR
LATEST YEAR-AGO COMPANY COMPANY
RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST H1 FORECAST
Sales 2.82 trln 2.94 trln 2.88 trln
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NEC Corp
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in billions of yen unless specified)
Year ended Year ended Year to NEXT
Mar 31, 2016 Mar 31, 2015 Mar 31, 2017 YEAR
LATEST YEAR-AGO COMPANY COMPANY
RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST H1 FORECAST
Sales 2.82 trln 2.94 trln 2.88 trln
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UPDATE 1-FPC Q1 profit below expectations, sales forecast "implicitly" stronger
STOCKHOLM, April 28 (Reuters) - Swedish biometric firm
Fingerprint Cards (FPC) on Thursday reported
operating profit below expectations, but its CEO said its 2016
sales forecast in crowns "implicitly" was stronger as it is
based on a different exchange rate.
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Fingerprint Cards (FPC) on Thursday reported
operating profit below expectations, but its CEO said its 2016
sales forecast in crowns "implicitly" was stronger as it is
based on a different exchange rate.
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BRIEF-Fidessa sees 2016 constant currency growth to be same as seen in 2015
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clearly demonstrate challenging environment in which Fidessa's
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RPT-Fingerprint Cards Q1 op profit below expectations, repeats forecasts
STOCKHOLM, April 28 (Reuters) - Swedish biometric firm
Fingerprint Cards (FPC) on Thursday reported
operating profit below expectations as it repeated its 2016
sales and profitability forecasts.
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Fingerprint Cards (FPC) on Thursday reported
operating profit below expectations as it repeated its 2016
sales and profitability forecasts.
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BRIEF-Taiwan's SPIL says it resolved to terminate stake deal with Tsinghua Unigroup
April 28 (Reuters) - Siliconware Precision Industries Co Ltd
, a semiconductor test and packaging company, said on
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, a semiconductor test and packaging company, said on
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China's Xiaomi aims to double smart home device sales this year to $1.54 bln
BEIJING, April 28 (Reuters) - Chinese smartphone maker
Xiaomi Inc aims to double sales of smart home
technology devices like rice cookers and air purifiers this
year, the company's vice president said on Thursday, as it
accelerates diversification of business lines to cope with the
saturation of smartphones at home and abroad.
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Xiaomi Inc aims to double sales of smart home
technology devices like rice cookers and air purifiers this
year, the company's vice president said on Thursday, as it
accelerates diversification of business lines to cope with the
saturation of smartphones at home and abroad.
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UPDATE 5-Man found dead at Apple headquarters in California
CUPERTINO, Calif., April 27 (Reuters) - An Apple Inc
employee was found dead on Wednesday at the company's
Silicon Valley headquarters, police said, with local media
reporting that the victim had suffered a head wound and a gun
was discovered near his body.
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employee was found dead on Wednesday at the company's
Silicon Valley headquarters, police said, with local media
reporting that the victim had suffered a head wound and a gun
was discovered near his body.
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Samsung Elec says Q1 operating profit up 12 pct vs year earlier
SEOUL, April 28 (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung Electronics
Co Ltd said on Thursday its first-quarter operating
profit rose 12 percent from a year earlier, buoyed by strong
initial sales for its flagship Galaxy S7 smartphones.
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Co Ltd said on Thursday its first-quarter operating
profit rose 12 percent from a year earlier, buoyed by strong
initial sales for its flagship Galaxy S7 smartphones.
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UPDATE 1-PayPal revenue jumps as it adds users, processes more payments
April 27 (Reuters) - PayPal Holdings Inc's
quarterly revenue rose 19 percent as the company added customers
and processed more digital payments on its network.
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quarterly revenue rose 19 percent as the company added customers
and processed more digital payments on its network.
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Smaller tech stocks thrive even as large names get hammered
NEW YORK, April 27 (Reuters) - The technology sector has
taken it on the chin in recent days, after
lukewarm-to-disappointing results from a range of bellwethers
such as Apple, Alphabet and Microsoft, but stocks of smaller
tech companies have managed to buck the downtrend.
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taken it on the chin in recent days, after
lukewarm-to-disappointing results from a range of bellwethers
such as Apple, Alphabet and Microsoft, but stocks of smaller
tech companies have managed to buck the downtrend.
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UPDATE 1-Email privacy bill unanimously passes U.S. House
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of
Representatives voted unanimously on Wednesday to require law
enforcement authorities to get a search warrant before asking
technology companies to hand over old emails.
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Representatives voted unanimously on Wednesday to require law
enforcement authorities to get a search warrant before asking
technology companies to hand over old emails.
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BRIEF-Generix Q4 revenue up 11 pct to 15.8 million euros
* Will continue to record a substantially positive EBITDA
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UPDATE 1-Marvell Technology to add three Starboard nominees to board
April 27 (Reuters) - Marvell Technology Group
reached an agreement with Starboard Value LP on Wednesday,
saying it will add three new directors nominated by the activist
hedge fund, which has agitated for changes at the company since
early this year.
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reached an agreement with Starboard Value LP on Wednesday,
saying it will add three new directors nominated by the activist
hedge fund, which has agitated for changes at the company since
early this year.
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MOVES-ABS banker joins big data startup
NEW YORK, April 27 (IFR) - Former Morgan Stanley
securitization banker Steven Fernald has joined financial
technology start-up ZestFinance as head of capital markets, a
company spokesperson said Wednesday.
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securitization banker Steven Fernald has joined financial
technology start-up ZestFinance as head of capital markets, a
company spokesperson said Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-UK watchdog threatens ICE with full competition probe into Trayport deal
LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - Britain's competition watchdog
said on Wednesday it is to open an in-depth investigation into
Intercontinental Exchange's takeover of commodities
trading software house Trayport unless the exchange can offer
undertakings within five days.
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said on Wednesday it is to open an in-depth investigation into
Intercontinental Exchange's takeover of commodities
trading software house Trayport unless the exchange can offer
undertakings within five days.
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Marvell Technology to add three Starboard nominees to board
April 27 (Reuters) - Marvell Technology Group said
on Wednesday it had agreed to add three new directors nominated
by Starboard Value LP, amid pressure from the activist investor.
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on Wednesday it had agreed to add three new directors nominated
by Starboard Value LP, amid pressure from the activist investor.
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UPDATE 1-Comcast beats estimates, gains video subscribers; shares jump
NEW YORK, April 27 (Reuters) - Comcast Corp
reported better-than-expected results on Wednesday, reaping the
rewards of its biggest first-quarter jump in pay-TV customers in
nine years and as its business service, high-speed Internet and
entertainment units grew.
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reported better-than-expected results on Wednesday, reaping the
rewards of its biggest first-quarter jump in pay-TV customers in
nine years and as its business service, high-speed Internet and
entertainment units grew.
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BRIEF-Kongsberg signs contracts for delivery to next generation European weather satellites
* Says has signed two contracts with a total value of 23.6 million euros ($26.69 million)
with Airbus Defence and Space
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with Airbus Defence and Space
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Ivory Coast consumer inflation unchanged at 0.9 pct yr-on-yr in March
ABIDJAN, April 27 (Reuters) - Consumer price inflation in
Ivory Coast was unchanged at 0.9 percent year-on-year in March
compared with February, data from the National Statistics
Institute showed on Wednesday.
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Ivory Coast was unchanged at 0.9 percent year-on-year in March
compared with February, data from the National Statistics
Institute showed on Wednesday.
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Cinven launches sale of HEG in potential $1.9 bln deal - sources
FRANKFURT, April 27 (Reuters) - Buyout group Cinven is
launching the sale of HEG, a top European supplier of web
hosting services to small and medium-sized businesses, in a
potential 1.7 billion euro ($1.9 billion) deal, people familiar
with the transaction said.
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launching the sale of HEG, a top European supplier of web
hosting services to small and medium-sized businesses, in a
potential 1.7 billion euro ($1.9 billion) deal, people familiar
with the transaction said.
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BRIEF-Rocket Internet says GFG raises 300 mln eur funding round
* Says GFG raises eur 300 million funding round with Rocket
Internet committing to invest up to eur 100 million
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Internet committing to invest up to eur 100 million
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BRIEF-Avega Q1 EBIT slightly down at 10.8 million Swedish crowns
* Q1 revenue 110.9 million Swedish crowns ($13.67 million) versus 117.3 million crowns year
ago
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Clampdown on trade secret theft seen passing U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Corporate trade secrets,
including manufacturing processes and computer methods, would
enjoy greater legal protections against theft under legislation
expected to be approved by the U.S. Congress on Wednesday.
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including manufacturing processes and computer methods, would
enjoy greater legal protections against theft under legislation
expected to be approved by the U.S. Congress on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-LG Display says it expects Q2 mobile panel sales growth
* Says it does not plan equity offerings to fund future
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Traffic to Wikipedia terrorism entries plunged after Snowden revelations, study finds
SAN FRANCISCO, April 27 (Reuters) - Internet traffic to
Wikipedia pages summarizing knowledge about terror groups and
their tools plunged nearly 30 percent after revelations of
widespread Web monitoring by the U.S. National Security Agency,
suggesting that concerns about government snooping are hurting
the ordinary pursuit of information.
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Wikipedia pages summarizing knowledge about terror groups and
their tools plunged nearly 30 percent after revelations of
widespread Web monitoring by the U.S. National Security Agency,
suggesting that concerns about government snooping are hurting
the ordinary pursuit of information.
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Taiwan stocks fall as Apple suppliers weigh
TAIPEI, April 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks fell on Wednesday
tracking other regional bourses lower, pressured by major
suppliers of Apple Inc after the iPhone maker reported
its first-ever decline in iPhone sales and first revenue drop in
over a decade.
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tracking other regional bourses lower, pressured by major
suppliers of Apple Inc after the iPhone maker reported
its first-ever decline in iPhone sales and first revenue drop in
over a decade.
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BRIEF-Comcast in talks to buy Dreamworks Animation - CNBC, citing DJ
* Comcast in talks to buy Dreamworks Animation in deal that
could value Dreamworks at more than $3 Bln - CNBC, citing Dow
Jones
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could value Dreamworks at more than $3 Bln - CNBC, citing Dow
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Comcast in talks to buy DreamWorks Animation for more than $3 bln - WSJ
April 26 (Reuters) - Comcast Corp, the largest
U.S. cable operator, is in talks to buy Hollywood studio owner
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc for more than $3 billion,
The Wall street Journal reported, citing sources.
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U.S. cable operator, is in talks to buy Hollywood studio owner
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc for more than $3 billion,
The Wall street Journal reported, citing sources.
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UPDATE 2-AT&T loses TV subscribers; profit beats expectations
April 26 (Reuters) - AT&T Inc said on Tuesday the No.
2 U.S. wireless carrier lost television subscribers and signed
up fewer-than-expected monthly wireless customers in the first
quarter, even as it beat profit estimates.
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2 U.S. wireless carrier lost television subscribers and signed
up fewer-than-expected monthly wireless customers in the first
quarter, even as it beat profit estimates.
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BRIEF-Cirrus logic q4 revenue of $232 million
* Cirrus logic reports q4 revenue of $232 million and record
revenue of $1.2 billion for fy16
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revenue of $1.2 billion for fy16
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BRIEF-Ebay reports Q1 GAAP earnings per share of $0.41
* Quarterly non-GAAP and GAAP EPS per diluted share of $0.47
and $0.41, respectively, on a continuing operations basis
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and $0.41, respectively, on a continuing operations basis
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UPDATE 1-FBI decides provisionally not to share iPhone unlock -sources
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - The FBI has provisionally
decided not to share an iPhone unlocking mechanism used by a
contractor to open the phone of one of the San Bernardino
shooters because the agency does not own the mechanism, two U.S.
government sources said on Tuesday.
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decided not to share an iPhone unlocking mechanism used by a
contractor to open the phone of one of the San Bernardino
shooters because the agency does not own the mechanism, two U.S.
government sources said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Apple quarterly earnings, revenue miss Wall Street target
SAN FRANCISCO, April 26 (Reuters) - Apple Inc on
Tuesday reported quarterly results below Wall Street targets and
forecast another disappointing quarter, while sales of iPhones,
its most important product, declined for the first time.
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Tuesday reported quarterly results below Wall Street targets and
forecast another disappointing quarter, while sales of iPhones,
its most important product, declined for the first time.
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Pentagon identifies cause of F-35 radar software issue
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - The Pentagon has found the
root cause of stability issues with the radar software being
tested for the F-35 stealth fighter jet made by Lockheed Martin
Corp, U.S. Defense Acquisition Chief Frank Kendal told a
congressional hearing on Tuesday.
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root cause of stability issues with the radar software being
tested for the F-35 stealth fighter jet made by Lockheed Martin
Corp, U.S. Defense Acquisition Chief Frank Kendal told a
congressional hearing on Tuesday.
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Soccer-Tigre aim to get under fans' skin
BUENOS AIRES, April 26 (Reuters) - Argentine first division side Tigre are piloting a scheme where club members can have chips carrying their details inserted under their skin.
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BRIEF-Computer Sciences says FCA approved change in control of Xchanging unit
* Financial Conduct Authority has approved change in control
of Xchanging Broking Services Ltd
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BRIEF-Zero Zero Robotics raises $25 mln in total funding
* Zero Zero Robotics says raised $25 million in total
funding, including a $23 million series A round
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funding, including a $23 million series A round
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FBI director suggests iPhone flaw may remain secret
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - FBI Director James Comey
said on Tuesday that his agency was still assessing whether a
vulnerability used to unlock an iPhone linked to one of the San
Bernardino killers would go through a government review to
determine if it should be disclosed to Apple or the
public.
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said on Tuesday that his agency was still assessing whether a
vulnerability used to unlock an iPhone linked to one of the San
Bernardino killers would go through a government review to
determine if it should be disclosed to Apple or the
public.
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BRIEF-Groupe SFPI FY net income down 8.6% at 8.8 million euros
* FY current operating income 27.3 million euros ($30.82 million) versus 22.5 million euros
year ago
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year ago
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, Treasuries prices fall as investors await central bank meetings
* Sterling gains on reduced Brexit chances
(New throughout, changes dateline, previous LONDON)
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(New throughout, changes dateline, previous LONDON)
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BRIEF-Russian market is extremely volatile-Whirlpool COO
* CEO says Q1 on track to regain lost North American market
share, expects Q2 to show a year over year improvement led by
laundry category
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share, expects Q2 to show a year over year improvement led by
laundry category
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New York Times to shut some Paris operations, cut up to 70 jobs
April 26 (Reuters) - The New York Times Co said on
Tuesday it would close its editing and print production
operations in Paris, resulting in the elimination or relocation
of up to 70 jobs.
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Tuesday it would close its editing and print production
operations in Paris, resulting in the elimination or relocation
of up to 70 jobs.
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BRIEF-Machinists Union announces association for Uber drivers
* Machinists union announces association for uber drivers
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BRIEF-Determine Inc and unit enters financing agreement with Western Alliance Bank
* On April 20, 2016, co and unit, Determine Sourcing, Inc.,
entered amendment to restated financing agreement with Western
Alliance Bank
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entered amendment to restated financing agreement with Western
Alliance Bank
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UPDATE 1-Google, Ford, Uber join coalition to further self-driving cars
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google unit
, Ford Motor Co, the ride-sharing service Uber
and two other companies said on Tuesday they are
forming a coalition to push for federal action to help speed
self-driving cars to market.
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, Ford Motor Co, the ride-sharing service Uber
and two other companies said on Tuesday they are
forming a coalition to push for federal action to help speed
self-driving cars to market.
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Britain looking at blockchain for tracking taxpayer money, payments
LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - The British government is
exploring using the blockchain technology that underpins the
bitcoin currency to increase efficiency in the distribution of
taypayers' money such as grants, a minister said on Tuesday.
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exploring using the blockchain technology that underpins the
bitcoin currency to increase efficiency in the distribution of
taypayers' money such as grants, a minister said on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Merck KGaA selects Unisys to deliver global end-user IT services
* Merck kgaa selects unisys to deliver global end-user it
services to support its growth strategy
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services to support its growth strategy
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UPDATE 2-T-Mobile revenue jumps as heavy discounts attract customers
April 26 (Reuters) - T-Mobile US Inc reported a
better-than-expected 10.6 percent rise in quarterly revenue and
raised its forecast for customer additions in 2016 as heavy
discounts helped the No.3 U.S. wireless carrier by subscribers
attract more business.
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better-than-expected 10.6 percent rise in quarterly revenue and
raised its forecast for customer additions in 2016 as heavy
discounts helped the No.3 U.S. wireless carrier by subscribers
attract more business.
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REFILE-BRIEF-Dalian Zeus Entertainment's JV to invest 400 mln yuan in entertainment firm
* Says JV signs agreement to invest 400 million yuan
($61.61 million) in entertainment firm
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($61.61 million) in entertainment firm
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T-Mobile revenue jumps 10.6 pct
April 26 (Reuters) - T-Mobile US Inc reported a
10.6 percent rise in quarterly revenue as heavy discounts helped
the No.3 wireless carrier attract more customers.
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10.6 percent rise in quarterly revenue as heavy discounts helped
the No.3 wireless carrier attract more customers.
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
April 26 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1000 GMT on Tuesday:
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acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1000 GMT on Tuesday:
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Taiwan's Siliconware Precision freezes $1.76 bln stake sale to China's Tsinghua Unigroup
TAIPEI, April 26 (Reuters) - Taiwanese semiconductor test
and packaging company Siliconware Precision Industries Co (SPIL)
said it has frozen plans to sell a nearly $2 billion
stake to Chinese state-backed conglomerate Tsinghua Unigroup
until the incoming Taipei government clarifies its policy on
investment from the mainland.
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and packaging company Siliconware Precision Industries Co (SPIL)
said it has frozen plans to sell a nearly $2 billion
stake to Chinese state-backed conglomerate Tsinghua Unigroup
until the incoming Taipei government clarifies its policy on
investment from the mainland.
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BRIEF-Toshiba CEO: PC merger with Fujitsu nullified
* Toshiba CEO says talks for PC business merger with Fujitsu
nullified
(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki)
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nullified
(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki)
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BRIEF-China M&A regulator approves Internet firm Qihoo 360 privatisation plan
* China's mergers and acquisitions regulator approved Qihoo
360 privatisation plan on April 19
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360 privatisation plan on April 19
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BRIEF-Altia Consultores signs 2.9 mln euro contract in Chile
* Said on Monday it had signed a contract with the Ministry
of Labour and Social Welfare in Chile for management service of
national employment agency (BNE) platform for about 2.9 million
euros ($3.3 million)
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of Labour and Social Welfare in Chile for management service of
national employment agency (BNE) platform for about 2.9 million
euros ($3.3 million)
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BRIEF-Prevas Q1 EBIT up at SEK 3.0 million
* Q1 net sales 176.3 million Swedish crowns ($21.68 million) versus 185.7 million crowns
year ago
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year ago
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Monday, April 25, 2016
BRIEF-Enea Q1 operating profit rises to SEK 26.9 mln
* Revenue in Q1 amounted to 120.8 million Swedish crowns ($14.83 million), an increase of 3
percent year on year
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percent year on year
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Philippine February import growth slows to 1.2 pct y/y
MANILA, April 26 (Reuters) - Philippine imports rose in
February but at a significantly slower pace than in January, due
to a drop in mineral fuel and electronic imports, the statistics
office said on Tuesday.
KEY DATA Feb Jan Dec Nov Oct Sept
Total imports ($ bln) 5.41 6.83 4.06 6.09 6.53 6.26
yr/yr chg (pct) 1.2 30.8 -25.8 10.1 16.9 8.2
Electronics ($ bln) 1.52 2.21 1.28 2.13 2.1 1.99
yr/yr chg (pct) -14.8 67.1
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February but at a significantly slower pace than in January, due
to a drop in mineral fuel and electronic imports, the statistics
office said on Tuesday.
KEY DATA Feb Jan Dec Nov Oct Sept
Total imports ($ bln) 5.41 6.83 4.06 6.09 6.53 6.26
yr/yr chg (pct) 1.2 30.8 -25.8 10.1 16.9 8.2
Electronics ($ bln) 1.52 2.21 1.28 2.13 2.1 1.99
yr/yr chg (pct) -14.8 67.1
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BRIEF-Ant Financial closes funding at $4.5 bln, values firm at around $60 billion - WSJ
* Alibaba online finance arm Ant Financial closes
fundraising at $4.5 bln, values unit at around $60 bln - Wall
Street Journal citing sources
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fundraising at $4.5 bln, values unit at around $60 bln - Wall
Street Journal citing sources
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BRIEF-SK Hynix says its 2016 capex likely to decline vs 2015
* Says its 2016 capital expenditures will likely be lower
than 6.6 trillion won ($5.74 billion) spent in 2015
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than 6.6 trillion won ($5.74 billion) spent in 2015
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BRIEF-Manhattan Associates says CEO sold 20,000 shares at avg price of $66.36/shr
* On April 22, CEO, Eddie Capel sold 20,000 shares at
average price of $66.36 per share in open market - sec filing
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average price of $66.36 per share in open market - sec filing
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BRIEF-Fireeye CEO David Dewalt's 2015 total compensation was $16.4 mln
* CEO david dewalt's fy 2015 total compensation $16.4
million versus $13.6 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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million versus $13.6 million in fy 2014 - sec filing
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Chief justice calls U.S. patent challenge process bizarre
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Chief Justice John
Roberts on Monday described as bizarre the legal process used by
companies to challenge competitors' patents as the Supreme Court
heard a case involving a vehicle speedometer that alerts drivers
if they are driving too quickly.
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Roberts on Monday described as bizarre the legal process used by
companies to challenge competitors' patents as the Supreme Court
heard a case involving a vehicle speedometer that alerts drivers
if they are driving too quickly.
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BRIEF-Facebook in early stages of developing standalone camera app similar to Snapchat - CNBC citing DJ
* Facebook in early stages of developing standalone camera
app similar to Snapchat; possible that the app never comes
fruition - CNBC citing DJ
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app similar to Snapchat; possible that the app never comes
fruition - CNBC citing DJ
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BRIEF-Ams reports Q1 net result of 13.6 mln euros
* Reports positive Q1 results in a demanding market
environment with revenues of 137.2 million euros ($154.68
million)
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environment with revenues of 137.2 million euros ($154.68
million)
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Greece's OPAP to pay 75 mln euros in extra taxes this year- CEO
ATHENS, April 25 (Reuters) - Greece's biggest betting
company OPAP, will pay an extra 70 million to 75
million euros ($79-$84 million) in tax this year under new laws
on gross gaming revenues, Chief Executive Kamil Ziegler said on
Monday.
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company OPAP, will pay an extra 70 million to 75
million euros ($79-$84 million) in tax this year under new laws
on gross gaming revenues, Chief Executive Kamil Ziegler said on
Monday.
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BRIEF-Vringo Inc says entered into a confidential license agreement
* Pursuant to terms of agreement, licensee will pay company
a one-time lump sum payment of $8.9 million
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a one-time lump sum payment of $8.9 million
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U.S. exploring ways to disclose number of Americans caught in data grabs -spy chief
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - Director of National
Intelligence James Clapper said Monday his office was looking at
"several options" to publicly disclose an estimate of the number
of U.S. persons caught incidentally in Internet surveillance
intended for foreign targets.
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Intelligence James Clapper said Monday his office was looking at
"several options" to publicly disclose an estimate of the number
of U.S. persons caught incidentally in Internet surveillance
intended for foreign targets.
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Obama takes on role of America's pitchman at German trade show
HANOVER, Germany, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack
Obama slipped on on a pair of virtual reality glasses bedecked
with plastic googly eyes and mused about someday using the
technology to talk with his daughter after she leaves home for
college.
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Obama slipped on on a pair of virtual reality glasses bedecked
with plastic googly eyes and mused about someday using the
technology to talk with his daughter after she leaves home for
college.
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Qatar Airways talks to Boeing after further Airbus A320 problems -CEO
DUBAI, April 25 (Reuters) - Qatar Airways is speaking to
Boeing to secure substitute aircraft after further
problems were discovered with the Airbus A320neo, the
airline's chief executive said on Monday.
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Boeing to secure substitute aircraft after further
problems were discovered with the Airbus A320neo, the
airline's chief executive said on Monday.
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REFILE-UPDATE 2-Xerox's revenue falls on lower printer sales
April 25 (Reuters) - Xerox Corp reported a 4.2
percent fall in quarterly revenue, hurt by a strong dollar and
lower sales of printers and copiers.
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percent fall in quarterly revenue, hurt by a strong dollar and
lower sales of printers and copiers.
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BRIEF-Advenica Q1 revenue jumps to 24.9 million Swedish crowns
* Q1 revenue 24.9 million Swedish crowns ($3.06 million) versus 2.6 million crowns year ago
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Two-thirds of German industry hit by digital crime, survey finds
HANOVER, Germany, April 25 (Reuters) - More than two-thirds
of German industrial companies have been victims of digital
crime in the past two years, according to a survey carried out
by Bitkom, Germany's IT, telecoms and new media industry
association.
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of German industrial companies have been victims of digital
crime in the past two years, according to a survey carried out
by Bitkom, Germany's IT, telecoms and new media industry
association.
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BRIEF-Beijing Transtrue Technology to acquire tech firm for 400 mln yuan via cash, share issue
* Says it plans to acquire technology firm for 400 million
yuan ($61.59 million) via cash, share issue
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yuan ($61.59 million) via cash, share issue
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BRIEF-F E Bording unit acquires Increase A/S
* All shares in Increase A/S to be taken over by RelationshusetGekko, which is part of
Bording group
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Bording group
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BRIEF-Fitch says China's JD.com has high yield credit profile
* JD.com does not have an investment-grade credit profile
due to its low profits and weak cash generation.
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due to its low profits and weak cash generation.
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UPDATE 1-Thai hard disk drive exporters see silver lining in cloud storage - for now
* Global hard drive sector to shrink 3 pct in 2016 - Gartner
(Adds March data, updates currencies)
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(Adds March data, updates currencies)
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BRIEF-Anoto Group sets terms for rights issue
* Subscription period runs from and including May 4, 2016, up to and including May 19, 2016
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BRIEF-Soitec narrows consolidated net loss for first nine months to 69.1 million euros
* For FY 15-16 Soitec foresees an EBITDA margin
(EBITDA/revenues) of approximately 15 percent for electronics
business
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(EBITDA/revenues) of approximately 15 percent for electronics
business
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Sunday, April 24, 2016
BRIEF-Ascom Holding appoints Holger Cordes as new CEO
* Fritz Mumenthaler is leaving Ascom after five years as CEO
in order to pursue new professional challenges
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in order to pursue new professional challenges
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BRIEF-TKH Group Q1 EBITA down 13.4 pct at 31.2 mln euros
* Reports Q1 revenue 316.9 million euros ($356.3 million)
versus 333.3 million euros year ago
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versus 333.3 million euros year ago
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Taiwan stocks fall; Apple suppliers down ahead of iPhone maker's results
TAIPEI, April 25 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks fell on Monday,
tracking other regional bourses lower, with Apple Inc's
suppliers in the spotlight ahead of the iPhone maker's earnings
results later this week.
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tracking other regional bourses lower, with Apple Inc's
suppliers in the spotlight ahead of the iPhone maker's earnings
results later this week.
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Start-up Sirin to launch ultra high-tech phone for executives
JERUSALEM, April 25 (Reuters) - A British-Israeli start-up
plans to sell a mobile phone from next month that will offer
users unprecedented levels of technology and security -- and
retail for close to $20,000.
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plans to sell a mobile phone from next month that will offer
users unprecedented levels of technology and security -- and
retail for close to $20,000.
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INSIGHT-Taking on Tesla: China's Jia Yueting aims to outmuscle Musk
BEIJING/DETROIT, April 25 (Reuters) - Tomorrow's cars will
be all-electric, self-driving, connected to high-speed
communications networks ... and free.
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be all-electric, self-driving, connected to high-speed
communications networks ... and free.
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Thai hard disk drive exporters see silver lining in cloud storage - for now
BANGKOK, April 25 (Reuters) - After more than two years of
riding high on growing demand for cloud data storage, Thailand's
hard disk drive exporters are bracing for a fall from grace.
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riding high on growing demand for cloud data storage, Thailand's
hard disk drive exporters are bracing for a fall from grace.
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UPDATE 1-Kuwaiti telco Zain says Q1 net profit falls 9 pct
DUBAI, April 24 (Reuters) - Zain, Kuwait's biggest
telecommunications operator by subscribers, reported a 9 percent
year-on-year fall in first-quarter profit on Sunday, extending
an earnings slump as foreign exchange losses increased.
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telecommunications operator by subscribers, reported a 9 percent
year-on-year fall in first-quarter profit on Sunday, extending
an earnings slump as foreign exchange losses increased.
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Canada minister urges new media laws to boost local content -paper
TORONTO, April 23 (Reuters) - Canada's Liberal government is
prepared to overhaul the country's laws governing broadcasting,
media and cultural industries to support local content, Heritage
Minister Melanie Joly told the Globe and Mail in a report on
Saturday, announcing a new policy direction in what she called a
broken system.
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prepared to overhaul the country's laws governing broadcasting,
media and cultural industries to support local content, Heritage
Minister Melanie Joly told the Globe and Mail in a report on
Saturday, announcing a new policy direction in what she called a
broken system.
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Kuwaiti telco Zain Q1 net profit falls 9 pct
DUBAI, April 24 (Reuters) - Zain, Kuwait's biggest
telecommunications operator by subscribers, reported a 9 percent
year-on-year fall in first-quarter profit on Sunday, extending a
sustained earnings slump as foreign exhange losses increased.
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telecommunications operator by subscribers, reported a 9 percent
year-on-year fall in first-quarter profit on Sunday, extending a
sustained earnings slump as foreign exhange losses increased.
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Saturday, April 23, 2016
UPDATE 1-Telecom Italia in talks to swap Sparkle stake for Metroweb -sources
MILAN/ROME, April 23 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia
and state-lender CDP are in talks that may result in the Italian
phone group buying fibre network firm Metroweb in exchange for a
stake in its international wholesale unit Sparkle, two sources
close to the matter said on Saturday.
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and state-lender CDP are in talks that may result in the Italian
phone group buying fibre network firm Metroweb in exchange for a
stake in its international wholesale unit Sparkle, two sources
close to the matter said on Saturday.
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Telecom Italia in talks to swap Sparkle stake for Metroweb - sources
MILAN/ROME, April 23 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia
and state-lender CDP are in talks that may result in the Italian
phone group buying fibre network firm Metroweb in exchange for a
stake in its international wholesale unit Sparkle, two sources
close to the matter said on Saturday.
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and state-lender CDP are in talks that may result in the Italian
phone group buying fibre network firm Metroweb in exchange for a
stake in its international wholesale unit Sparkle, two sources
close to the matter said on Saturday.
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China regulator reprimands 15 publishers for false reports - Xinhua
SHANGHAI, April 23 (Reuters) - China's media regulator has
said it has uncovered false reports at 15 domestic news
organizations, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
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said it has uncovered false reports at 15 domestic news
organizations, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. drops N.Y. fight with Apple after gaining access to iPhone
NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department
on Friday dropped its effort to force Apple Inc to help
unlock an iPhone in a drug case in New York after someone
provided authorities the passcode to access the device.
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on Friday dropped its effort to force Apple Inc to help
unlock an iPhone in a drug case in New York after someone
provided authorities the passcode to access the device.
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Friday, April 22, 2016
UPDATE 1-Dutch police seize encrypted communication network with 19,000 users
AMSTERDAM, April 22 (Reuters) - Dutch police said on Friday
they have arrested the owner of Ennetcom, a provider of
encrypted communications for a network of 19,000 customers, on
suspicion of using the business for organised crime and shut it
down.
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they have arrested the owner of Ennetcom, a provider of
encrypted communications for a network of 19,000 customers, on
suspicion of using the business for organised crime and shut it
down.
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Look Mao, no hands! China's roadmap to self-driving cars
BEIJING, April 23 (Reuters) - In the race to develop
self-driving cars, the United States and Europe lead in
technology, but China is coming up fast in the outside lane with
a regulatory structure that could put it ahead in the popular
adoption of autonomous cars on its highways and city streets.
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self-driving cars, the United States and Europe lead in
technology, but China is coming up fast in the outside lane with
a regulatory structure that could put it ahead in the popular
adoption of autonomous cars on its highways and city streets.
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Former Sprint executives sue U.S. for allegedly hiding EY probe
April 22 (Reuters) - Former Sprint Corp chief
executive William Esrey and former chief operating officer
Ronald LeMay sued the United States government for allegedly
concealing its investigation into accounting firm Ernst & Young
LLP's promotion of tax shelters sold to the executives,
according to a lawsuit filed on Friday.
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executive William Esrey and former chief operating officer
Ronald LeMay sued the United States government for allegedly
concealing its investigation into accounting firm Ernst & Young
LLP's promotion of tax shelters sold to the executives,
according to a lawsuit filed on Friday.
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U.S. drops N.Y. fight with Apple after gaining access to iPhone
NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department
on Friday dropped its effort to force Apple Inc to help
unlock an iPhone in a drug case in New York after someone
provided authorities the passcode to access the device.
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on Friday dropped its effort to force Apple Inc to help
unlock an iPhone in a drug case in New York after someone
provided authorities the passcode to access the device.
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BRIEF-Netflix says CEO Reed Hastings sold 81,816 shares in multiple transactions
* On april ceo reed hastings sold 81,816 shares in multiple
transactions at price range between $93.16 and $96.97 per share
- sec filing
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transactions at price range between $93.16 and $96.97 per share
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China ban on Apple services is a challenge for key growth area
April 22 (Reuters) - The blocking of Apple mobile
entertainment services in China poses fresh challenges for the
tech company as it prepares to report its first-ever drop in
iPhone sales.
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entertainment services in China poses fresh challenges for the
tech company as it prepares to report its first-ever drop in
iPhone sales.
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UPDATE 1-ValueAct taps renowned lawyer Boies to defend U.S. lawsuit
NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - ValueAct Capital, the $16
billion hedge fund, has hired renowned attorney David Boies,
according to a court filing on Friday, in a sign of the activist
investor's seriousness in contesting a U.S. government lawsuit.
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billion hedge fund, has hired renowned attorney David Boies,
according to a court filing on Friday, in a sign of the activist
investor's seriousness in contesting a U.S. government lawsuit.
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Spy chief pressed for number of Americans ensnared in data espionage
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers are pressing
the nation's top intelligence official to estimate the number of
Americans ensnared in email surveillance and other such spying
on foreign targets, saying the information was needed to gauge
possible reforms to the controversial programs.
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the nation's top intelligence official to estimate the number of
Americans ensnared in email surveillance and other such spying
on foreign targets, saying the information was needed to gauge
possible reforms to the controversial programs.
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Dutch police seize encrypted communication network with 19,000 users
AMSTERDAM, April 22 (Reuters) - Dutch police on Friday said
they have arrested the owner of a company that provided
encrypted communications for a network of 19,000 customers and
shut its operations down, saying they believed it was being used
for organised crime.
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they have arrested the owner of a company that provided
encrypted communications for a network of 19,000 customers and
shut its operations down, saying they believed it was being used
for organised crime.
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BRIEF-Moody's comments on EU's antitrust charges against Alphabet
* Moody's says the European Union's new antitrust charges
against Alphabet will not likely impact its AA2 credit ratings
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against Alphabet will not likely impact its AA2 credit ratings
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UPDATE 2-Zodiac shares surge on bid report but source says 'not on agenda'
* Safran has frequently been linked with Zodiac
(Recasts, adds closing shares, adds U.S. seats fix)
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(Recasts, adds closing shares, adds U.S. seats fix)
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BRIEF-Private equity funds buy 44 pct of Engineering, to launch takeover bid
* Private equity funds NB Renaissance, Apax VIII say they
have bought 44.3 percent of Italy's Engineering
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have bought 44.3 percent of Italy's Engineering
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX seesaws as gains for energy offset broader losses
TORONTO, April 22 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index
seesawed on Friday as higher oil prices supported energy shares
while consumer, technology and telecom stocks dragged despite
encouraging domestic data.
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seesawed on Friday as higher oil prices supported energy shares
while consumer, technology and telecom stocks dragged despite
encouraging domestic data.
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BRIEF-Secureworks shares open at $13.89 in debut
* Secureworks Corp shares open at $13.89 in debut, below ipo
price of $14.00
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Dell's cyber security arm SecureWorks down 4.3 pct in debut
April 22 (Reuters) - Shares of Dell Inc's cyber security
unit SecureWorks Corp fell as much as 4.3 percent in
their debut on Friday, valuing the company at a little over $1
billion.
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unit SecureWorks Corp fell as much as 4.3 percent in
their debut on Friday, valuing the company at a little over $1
billion.
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BRIEF-Datawatch appoints Charles Gillman to the board
* Datawatch reaches agreement with potrero capital and
appoints charles m. Gillman to the board of directors
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appoints charles m. Gillman to the board of directors
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India's Reliance Industries Q4 profit up 16 pct topping estimates
MUMBAI, April 22 (Reuters) - Indian oil to telecoms
conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd posted a 15.9
percent rise in its fourth-quarter earnings on Friday, beating
analysts' estimates and boosted by stronger margins in its core
oil refining business.
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conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd posted a 15.9
percent rise in its fourth-quarter earnings on Friday, beating
analysts' estimates and boosted by stronger margins in its core
oil refining business.
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German carmakers to recall 630,000 cars to fix emissions - govt official
BERLIN, April 22 (Reuters) - German car manufacturers will
recall 630,000 Porsche, Volkswagen Opel, Audi and Mercedes
vehicles to fix diesel emissions management software, a German
government official said on Friday, widening a clampdown on
pollution in the wake of the Volkswagen scandal.
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recall 630,000 Porsche, Volkswagen Opel, Audi and Mercedes
vehicles to fix diesel emissions management software, a German
government official said on Friday, widening a clampdown on
pollution in the wake of the Volkswagen scandal.
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Ad agency Interpublic's revenue rises 3.9 pct
April 22 (Reuters) - Advertising company Interpublic Group
of Companies Inc reported a 3.9 percent rise in
quarterly revenue as businesses in North America boosted their
advertising budgets.
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of Companies Inc reported a 3.9 percent rise in
quarterly revenue as businesses in North America boosted their
advertising budgets.
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Australia university ousts Chinese academic amid cries of Beijing interference
SYDNEY, April 22 (Reuters) - A China-born academic has been
forced out of a leading Australian university for posting online
politically charged remarks about his countrymen, re-igniting
accusations Beijing is using its presence inside global campuses
to exert soft power.
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forced out of a leading Australian university for posting online
politically charged remarks about his countrymen, re-igniting
accusations Beijing is using its presence inside global campuses
to exert soft power.
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RPT-Australia university ousts Chinese academic amid cries of Beijing interference
SYDNEY, April 22 (Reuters) - A China-born academic has been
forced out of a leading Australian university for posting online
politically charged remarks about his countrymen, re-igniting
accusations Beijing is using its presence inside global campuses
to exert soft power.
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forced out of a leading Australian university for posting online
politically charged remarks about his countrymen, re-igniting
accusations Beijing is using its presence inside global campuses
to exert soft power.
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
BRIEF-Micronas Semiconductor to make changes to board of directors
* Said on Thursday following completion of the public
takeover offer by TDK Magnetic Field Sensor G.K. changes are
planned on the Board of Directors of Micronas
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takeover offer by TDK Magnetic Field Sensor G.K. changes are
planned on the Board of Directors of Micronas
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BRIEF-Micro Systemation Q1 operating profit down at SEK 5.3 million
* Q1 net sales 46.8 million Swedish crowns ($5.76 million) versus 50.5 million crowns year
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Apple's book, film services go dark in China
BEIJING, April 22 (Reuters) - Apple Inc's online
book and film services have gone dark in China, after Beijing
introduced regulations in March imposing strict curbs on online
publishing, particularly for foreign firms.
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book and film services have gone dark in China, after Beijing
introduced regulations in March imposing strict curbs on online
publishing, particularly for foreign firms.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-SecureWorks raises $112 million in year's first technology IPO
April 21 (Reuters) - Dell Inc's cyber security unit
SecureWorks Corp raised $112 million in the first U.S.
initial public offering of a technology company in 2016, less
than it had hoped for, amid investor skepticism over its profit
margins and prospects.
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SecureWorks Corp raised $112 million in the first U.S.
initial public offering of a technology company in 2016, less
than it had hoped for, amid investor skepticism over its profit
margins and prospects.
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Uber to pay up to $100 mln to settle lawsuit over employment status
SAN FRANCISCO, April 21 (Reuters) - Ride service Uber has
agreed to pay up to $100 million to settle a class action
lawsuit over whether its California drivers are employees or
independent contractors.
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agreed to pay up to $100 million to settle a class action
lawsuit over whether its California drivers are employees or
independent contractors.
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CORRECTED-SecureWorks raises $112 million in year's first technology IPO
April 21 (Reuters) - Dell Inc's cyber security unit
SecureWorks Corp raised $112 million in the first U.S.
initial public offering of a technology company in 2016, less
than it had hoped for, amid investor skepticism over its profit
margins and prospects.
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SecureWorks Corp raised $112 million in the first U.S.
initial public offering of a technology company in 2016, less
than it had hoped for, amid investor skepticism over its profit
margins and prospects.
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Bangladesh Bank exposed to hackers by cheap switches, no firewall-police
DHAKA, April 21 (Reuters) - Bangladesh's central bank was
vulnerable to hackers because it did not have a firewall and
used second-hand, $10 switches to network computers connected to
the SWIFT global payment network, an investigator into one of
the world's biggest cyber heists said.
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vulnerable to hackers because it did not have a firewall and
used second-hand, $10 switches to network computers connected to
the SWIFT global payment network, an investigator into one of
the world's biggest cyber heists said.
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AMD quarterly revenue slumps 19.2 pct
April 21 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices Inc
reported a 19.2 percent fall in quarterly revenue, hurt
by lower sales of processors used in personal computers and weak
demand in China.
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reported a 19.2 percent fall in quarterly revenue, hurt
by lower sales of processors used in personal computers and weak
demand in China.
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U.S. says child porn case shows need for new data search rules
WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department
said it was "disappointed" on Thursday that evidence against a
Massachusetts man charged in a sweeping FBI child pornography
sting had been thrown out, saying the ruling highlighted the
need to clarify how search warrants for electronic data could be
issued in some cases.
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said it was "disappointed" on Thursday that evidence against a
Massachusetts man charged in a sweeping FBI child pornography
sting had been thrown out, saying the ruling highlighted the
need to clarify how search warrants for electronic data could be
issued in some cases.
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Viacom, Dish agree to renew contract
April 21 (Reuters) - Viacom Inc said it reached an
agreement with Dish Network Corp, averting a blackout
of its programs on the satellite TV network.
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agreement with Dish Network Corp, averting a blackout
of its programs on the satellite TV network.
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
April 21 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1400 GMT on
Thursday:
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acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1400 GMT on
Thursday:
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BRIEF-GK Software FY 2015 EBITDA of 2.18 mln euros
* FY 2015 EBITDA was 2.18 million euros ($2.48 million),
following a figure of 0.04 million euros in previous year
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following a figure of 0.04 million euros in previous year
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UPDATE 1-Verizon revenue falls short, says strike to hit profit
April 21 (Reuters) - Verizon Communication Inc
reported a smaller-than-expected rise in quarterly revenue as it
discounted heavily to win customers and said it expected the
ongoing strike by its wireline workers to hit earnings in the
current quarter.
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reported a smaller-than-expected rise in quarterly revenue as it
discounted heavily to win customers and said it expected the
ongoing strike by its wireline workers to hit earnings in the
current quarter.
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Verizon's quarterly revenue rises 0.6 percent
April 21 (Reuters) - Verizon Communication Inc
reported 0.6 percent rise in total operating revenue as heavy
promotions helped the No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier attract more
postpaid subscribers.
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reported 0.6 percent rise in total operating revenue as heavy
promotions helped the No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier attract more
postpaid subscribers.
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Opera browser, sought by Chinese buyers, embeds anti-censorship tool
BEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) - Norwegian online browser and
advertising firm Opera Software ASA has embedded a tool aimed at
circumventing censorship into its latest desktop app,
potentially complicating a bid for the company by a consortium
from China, which censors the Internet.
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advertising firm Opera Software ASA has embedded a tool aimed at
circumventing censorship into its latest desktop app,
potentially complicating a bid for the company by a consortium
from China, which censors the Internet.
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BRIEF-Basler to buy back additional own shares
* Management board and supervisory board of Basler have
decided to buy back additional own shares
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decided to buy back additional own shares
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UPDATE 2-South Africa's Zuma says arms probe finds no evidence of corruption, fraud
JOHANNESBURG, April 21 (Reuters) - South African President
Jacob Zuma said on Thursday that an investigation into a major
arms deal arranged by the government in the late 1990s had found
no evidence of corruption or fraud as alleged by critics.
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Jacob Zuma said on Thursday that an investigation into a major
arms deal arranged by the government in the late 1990s had found
no evidence of corruption or fraud as alleged by critics.
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BRIEF-Q-Free announces Håkon Volldal new CEO
* Volldal will start in his position on August 1
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Wednesday, April 20, 2016
UPDATE 1-Australia PM launches cybersecurity campaign
SYDNEY, April 21 (Reuters) - Australia set out a
far-reaching cybersecurity strategy on Thursday, invoking the
leaks of United States whistleblower Edward Snowden, terrorism
and even the threat of war to push for a coordinated global
approach to protection of online data.
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far-reaching cybersecurity strategy on Thursday, invoking the
leaks of United States whistleblower Edward Snowden, terrorism
and even the threat of war to push for a coordinated global
approach to protection of online data.
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Taiwan stocks rise led by techs; orders data offers hope
TAIPEI, April 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose on Thursday
as technology shares gained on optimism over export orders in
March that offered some hope of a pickup in demand, and tracking
overseas markets.
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as technology shares gained on optimism over export orders in
March that offered some hope of a pickup in demand, and tracking
overseas markets.
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U.S. judge rules search warrant in FBI child porn website probe invalid
April 20 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday threw out
the evidence against a Massachusetts man charged as part of an
FBI investigation in which it secretly ran one of the largest
child pornography websites on the Internet in order to catch its
users.
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the evidence against a Massachusetts man charged as part of an
FBI investigation in which it secretly ran one of the largest
child pornography websites on the Internet in order to catch its
users.
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China to launch "core module" for space station around 2018
BEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) - China will launch a "core
module" for its first space station some time around 2018, a
senior official told the state-run Xinhua news agency on
Thursday, part of the country's plan to have a permanent manned
space station in service around 2022.
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module" for its first space station some time around 2018, a
senior official told the state-run Xinhua news agency on
Thursday, part of the country's plan to have a permanent manned
space station in service around 2022.
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CORRECTED-FCC studies technology behind '60 Minutes' hack of congressman
April 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications
Commission said on Wednesday it is studying mobile carriers' use
of decades-old communications technology with known security
bugs after "60 Minutes" reported it could be remotely exploited
to spy on callers.
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Commission said on Wednesday it is studying mobile carriers' use
of decades-old communications technology with known security
bugs after "60 Minutes" reported it could be remotely exploited
to spy on callers.
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U.S. court rejected claim FBI use of spy data is unconstitutional
WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - The top judge on the
secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court ruled last
year against a constitutional challenge to U.S. surveillance
rules permitting the FBI to access foreign intelligence data for
use in domestic criminal investigations, according to a newly
declassified court opinion.
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secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court ruled last
year against a constitutional challenge to U.S. surveillance
rules permitting the FBI to access foreign intelligence data for
use in domestic criminal investigations, according to a newly
declassified court opinion.
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Apple postpones reporting results by a day
April 20 (Reuters) - Apple Inc will report its
second-quarter results on April 26, a day later than scheduled,
according to the company's website.
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second-quarter results on April 26, a day later than scheduled,
according to the company's website.
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BRIEF-Apple delays earnings release by a day due to memorial service for tech icon Campbell - CNBC
* Apple says reason for delaying earnings report by one day
to april 26 is due to memorial service for tech icon Bill
Campbell - CNBC
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to april 26 is due to memorial service for tech icon Bill
Campbell - CNBC
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BRIEF-Texas instruments sets quarterly cash dividend of $0.38/share
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UPDATE 1-Qualcomm profit forecast misses estimates on lower chip shipments
April 20 (Reuters) - U.S chipmaker Qualcomm Inc
forecast third-quarter profit below analysts expectations as it
expects a drop in chip shipments, its biggest business.
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forecast third-quarter profit below analysts expectations as it
expects a drop in chip shipments, its biggest business.
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Canada Netflix users complain as access to U.S. service blocked
TORONTO, April 20 (Reuters) - Some Canadian Netflix Inc
users cried foul on Wednesday after the video-streaming
giant appeared to have made good on its pledge to block access
for customers using unauthorized services to view more varied
American content.
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users cried foul on Wednesday after the video-streaming
giant appeared to have made good on its pledge to block access
for customers using unauthorized services to view more varied
American content.
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Banks pile into equities trading as salve for bond wounds
April 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street banks are piling into
equities trading and doing increasingly creative things to win
over clients. But as competition heats up, the low-margin
business may come under further pressure.
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equities trading and doing increasingly creative things to win
over clients. But as competition heats up, the low-margin
business may come under further pressure.
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UPDATE 2-Microsoft says game over for Xbox 360
April 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on
Wednesday it would stop production of its popular Xbox 360 video
game console, which helped the company gain a firm foothold in
the market.
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Wednesday it would stop production of its popular Xbox 360 video
game console, which helped the company gain a firm foothold in
the market.
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BRIEF-Aures Technologies FY net profit group share up at 7.1 million euro
* FY net profit group share of 7.1 million euro versus 4.8
million euro ($5.4 million) a year ago
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million euro ($5.4 million) a year ago
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UPDATE 1-Daily Mail says hasn't submitted bid for Yahoo's internet assets
April 20 (Reuters) - The parent of Britain's Daily Mail said
on Wednesday it had not submitted a bid to buy Yahoo Inc's
core Internet business, but was in talks with potential
suitors of the American company.
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on Wednesday it had not submitted a bid to buy Yahoo Inc's
core Internet business, but was in talks with potential
suitors of the American company.
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Daily Mail says has not submitted bid for Yahoo's internet assets
April 20 (Reuters) - The parent of Britain's Daily Mail said
on Wednesday that it had not submitted a bid to acquire Yahoo
Inc's core Internet business, but it was in talks with
others who could potentially be interested in an acquisition.
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on Wednesday that it had not submitted a bid to acquire Yahoo
Inc's core Internet business, but it was in talks with
others who could potentially be interested in an acquisition.
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US STOCKS-Wall St edges up as oil rebounds
* Indexes up: Dow 0.24 pct, S&P 0.18 pct, Nasdaq 0.38 pct
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UPDATE 1-Check Point Software disappoints market with cautious outlook
TEL AVIV, April 20 (Reuters) - Network security provider
Check Point Software Technologies disappointed the
market on Wednesday with a second-quarter earnings forecast that
fell short of expectations.
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Check Point Software Technologies disappointed the
market on Wednesday with a second-quarter earnings forecast that
fell short of expectations.
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BRIEF-RiT Technologies updates on cash flow status
* Due to financial difficulties company is facing, CFO, Amit
Mantsur , has decided to resign
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Mantsur , has decided to resign
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BRIEF-TiVo says subscriber base has grown to 7 mln
* TiVo inc says total cumulative subscriptions have grown by
approximately 1.5 million, or 27%, since January 31, 2015
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EMC revenue falls on weakness in data storage business
April 20 (Reuters) - EMC Corp reported a 2.5 percent
fall in quarterly revenue, as strong sales in its enterprise
software division failed to offset weak performance in its
traditional data storage business and a strong dollar.
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fall in quarterly revenue, as strong sales in its enterprise
software division failed to offset weak performance in its
traditional data storage business and a strong dollar.
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India's Wipro Q4 net profit misses estimates; board approves buyback
MUMBAI, April 20 (Reuters) - Wipro Ltd, India's
third-largest software services exporter, posted a 1.6 percent
fall in net profit for its fourth-fiscal quarter, missing
analysts' expectations.
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third-largest software services exporter, posted a 1.6 percent
fall in net profit for its fourth-fiscal quarter, missing
analysts' expectations.
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
April 20 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on
Wednesday:
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acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on
Wednesday:
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Dish Network revenue rises 2 pct
April 20 (Reuters) - U.S. satellite TV provider Dish Network
Corp posted a 2 percent rise in quarterly revenue,
helped by higher subscription rates in its core pay-TV business.
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Corp posted a 2 percent rise in quarterly revenue,
helped by higher subscription rates in its core pay-TV business.
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BRIEF-Dansk OTC gets acceptances for 75.17 pct of shares in Copenhagen Network
* Preliminary count shows that Dansk OTC A/S has received acceptances for its offer from
shareholders representing 75.17 percent of shares and votes in Copenhagen Network
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shareholders representing 75.17 percent of shares and votes in Copenhagen Network
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BRIEF-eWork Scandinavia Q1 operating profit up at SEK 19.6 million
* Q1 operating profit 19.6 million Swedish crowns ($2.42 million) versus 17.2 million crowns
year ago
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year ago
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UPDATE 1-Chip designer ARM beats forecasts with Q1 profit rise
LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - ARM Holdings reported a
slightly better-than-expected 14 percent rise in first-quarter
profit as the provider of technology for the iPhone outperformed
a weak semiconductor market with strong demand for its most
advanced chips.
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slightly better-than-expected 14 percent rise in first-quarter
profit as the provider of technology for the iPhone outperformed
a weak semiconductor market with strong demand for its most
advanced chips.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016
BRIEF-Proact Q1 profit falls
* Q1 revenue remained unchanged, when adjusted for currency
effects revenue fell by 2% to SEK 723 (739) million.
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effects revenue fell by 2% to SEK 723 (739) million.
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BRIEF-Moneysupermarket.com confident on full-year results
* Board remains confident of meeting its full-year
expectations
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Shirley Temple's rare blue diamond ring fails to sell at auction
April 19 (Reuters) - A 9.54-carat rare blue diamond ring
once belonging to the late Shirley Temple, one of Hollywood's
most famous child actors, failed to sell at a New York auction
on Tuesday, where it had been estimated to fetch between $25
million and $35 million.
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once belonging to the late Shirley Temple, one of Hollywood's
most famous child actors, failed to sell at a New York auction
on Tuesday, where it had been estimated to fetch between $25
million and $35 million.
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CORRECTED-Consortium led by China's Apex Technology to buy Lexmark for $3.6 bln
April 19 (Reuters) - Printer maker Lexmark International Inc
has agreed to be acquired by a group of investors led by
China-based Apex Technology Co Ltd and PAG Asia
Capital in a deal valued at $3.6 billion net of cash, the
company said.
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has agreed to be acquired by a group of investors led by
China-based Apex Technology Co Ltd and PAG Asia
Capital in a deal valued at $3.6 billion net of cash, the
company said.
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UPDATE 4-Intel to cut up to 12,000 jobs as PC industry swoons
April 19 (Reuters) - Intel Corp said on Tuesday it
would cut up to 12,000 jobs globally, or 11 percent of its
workforce, as it refocuses its business towards making
microchips that power data centers and Internet connected
devices and away from the declining personal computer industry
it helped found.
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would cut up to 12,000 jobs globally, or 11 percent of its
workforce, as it refocuses its business towards making
microchips that power data centers and Internet connected
devices and away from the declining personal computer industry
it helped found.
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UPDATE 2-Yahoo barely beats Wall Street view as offers trickle in for core business
April 19 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc's first-quarter
results beat Wall Street estimates by a hair but revenue dropped
11.3 percent, as the web-pioneer struggled to boost growth in
the core online search and display advertising business that is
in the processing of auctioning off.
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results beat Wall Street estimates by a hair but revenue dropped
11.3 percent, as the web-pioneer struggled to boost growth in
the core online search and display advertising business that is
in the processing of auctioning off.
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UPDATE 1-VMware revenue rises more than expected
April 19 (Reuters) - VMware Inc reported a
better-than-expected rise in quarterly revenue as strong growth
in its newer software offerings more than offset declining
demand for its traditional server-virtualization software.
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better-than-expected rise in quarterly revenue as strong growth
in its newer software offerings more than offset declining
demand for its traditional server-virtualization software.
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BRIEF-alarm.com announces CFO Jennifer Moyer to depart in May
* alarm.com announces Jennifer Moyer, CFO to depart in may
2016 and appointment of Darius G. Nevin to its board of
directors
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2016 and appointment of Darius G. Nevin to its board of
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BRIEF-Apple hires former tesla engineer Chris Porritt to electric car team- FT
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TIMELINE-Google wins some, loses some in global antitrust battles
FRANKFURT, April 19 (Reuters) - For more than a decade,
Internet search and advertising giant Google, now a unit of
holding company Alphabet Inc, has sparred with
competitors in an expanding range of industries from Internet to
media to telecoms to automobiles.
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Internet search and advertising giant Google, now a unit of
holding company Alphabet Inc, has sparred with
competitors in an expanding range of industries from Internet to
media to telecoms to automobiles.
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U.S. lawsuit seeks disclosure of court orders on decryption
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19 (Reuters) - The Electronic Frontier
Foundation sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday in an
attempt to obtain any secret court orders forcing companies like
Apple Inc or Google to decrypt user
communications.
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Foundation sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday in an
attempt to obtain any secret court orders forcing companies like
Apple Inc or Google to decrypt user
communications.
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VW "Dieselgate" software developed at Audi in 1999 -report
BERLIN, April 19 (Reuters) - German carmaker Audi created
so-called defeat devices which cut emissions in 1999, years
before parent company Volkswagen (VW) used them to
cheat diesel emissions tests, German newspaper Handelsblatt
reported on Tuesday.
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so-called defeat devices which cut emissions in 1999, years
before parent company Volkswagen (VW) used them to
cheat diesel emissions tests, German newspaper Handelsblatt
reported on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-Castro keeps top job as Cuba holds back on leadership changes
HAVANA, April 19 (Reuters) - Cuban President Raul Castro
will serve a second term as head of the Communist Party and
others in power for decades also kept their jobs on Tuesday, in
a sign political change will be slow despite economic reform and
detente with the United States.
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will serve a second term as head of the Communist Party and
others in power for decades also kept their jobs on Tuesday, in
a sign political change will be slow despite economic reform and
detente with the United States.
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BRIEF-Omnicom says negative impact of FX on revenue may continue to moderate reducing Q2 revenue by about 1.5 pct-CONF CALL
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more neutral levels in second half of 2016 " - conf call
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Political, business leaders size up stability risks from fintech growth
WASHINGTON, April 19 (Reuters) - New companies and
established banks are spreading the use of financial technology,
commonly known as "fintech," around the world, raising questions
about how fast-evolving services such as person-to-person
lending can affect financial stability.
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established banks are spreading the use of financial technology,
commonly known as "fintech," around the world, raising questions
about how fast-evolving services such as person-to-person
lending can affect financial stability.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. SEC sues two ex-Logitech executives for inflating results
April 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission has sued two former executives of computer
accessories maker Logitech International SA ,
accusing them of deceiving investors in 2011 by fraudulently
concealing the poor performance of a failed TV set-top device.
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Commission has sued two former executives of computer
accessories maker Logitech International SA ,
accusing them of deceiving investors in 2011 by fraudulently
concealing the poor performance of a failed TV set-top device.
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Saudi Telecom Co Q1 profit falls 5.2 pct, missing estimates
DUBAI, April 19 (Reuters) - Saudi Telecom Co (STC)
missed estimates and extended an earnings slump as it reported a
5.2 percent fall in first-quarter profit on Tuesday.
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missed estimates and extended an earnings slump as it reported a
5.2 percent fall in first-quarter profit on Tuesday.
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Apple updates MacBook with faster processors
April 19 (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Tuesday updated
its 12-inch MacBook line of laptops with faster processors,
Retina display, Force Touch trackpad and made it available in
rose gold color.
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its 12-inch MacBook line of laptops with faster processors,
Retina display, Force Touch trackpad and made it available in
rose gold color.
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longer battery life & new rose gold finish
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REFILE-BRIEF-Shanghai Dragonnet Technology to raise up to 800 mln yuan in private placement
* Says it plans to raise up to 800 million yuan ($123.69
million) in share private placement to fund cloud computing,
data projects
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million) in share private placement to fund cloud computing,
data projects
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BRIEF-Nokian Tyres applies for listing of stock options
* Each stock option 2013B entitles its holder to subscribe
for one share of Nokian Tyres plc at a subscription price of EUR
26.59
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for one share of Nokian Tyres plc at a subscription price of EUR
26.59
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EU working on challenge against French taxi law after Uber complaint
BRUSSELS, April 19 (Reuters) - The European Union is working
on a legal challenge against a French law on taxis and
chauffeured cars, two people familiar with the matter said,
following a complaint from smartphone ride-hailing app Uber
.
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on a legal challenge against a French law on taxis and
chauffeured cars, two people familiar with the matter said,
following a complaint from smartphone ride-hailing app Uber
.
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BRIEF-Siili Solutions to move to Nasdaq Helsinki's official list
* At the request of Siili Solutions Oyj, trading in the co's shares is to cease
on First North Finland
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on First North Finland
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BRIEF-Vectron Systems Q1 net income up 127 pct at EUR 0.39 mln
* Q1 sales increased by 23 pct from 5.98 million euros ($6.77 million) to 7.34 million euros
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BRIEF-203 Web Group: New share issue oversubscribed
* Raises proceeds of 10.9 million Swedish crowns ($1.35 million) before issue costs
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BRIEF-IQE says wins $3 million contract for infrared division
* Has received record volume purchase orders worth just over
$3 million, to be delivered over next twelve months, for its
indium antimonide and gallium antimonide substrate materials.
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$3 million, to be delivered over next twelve months, for its
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Hyundai Motor, Cisco to team up on Internet-connected car technology
SEOUL, April 19 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor said
on Tuesday that it will partner with Cisco Systems to
develop Internet-connected car technology, the latest alliance
between auto and tech firms to expand services that hook cars
up to the Internet.
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on Tuesday that it will partner with Cisco Systems to
develop Internet-connected car technology, the latest alliance
between auto and tech firms to expand services that hook cars
up to the Internet.
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Tencent's Pony Ma says to give shares worth $2 bln to charity
SHANGHAI, April 19 (Reuters) - The founder of China's
Tencent Holdings Ltd, Pony Ma, said he plans to donate
100 million company shares worth more than $2 billion to the
firm's charity foundation.
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Tencent Holdings Ltd, Pony Ma, said he plans to donate
100 million company shares worth more than $2 billion to the
firm's charity foundation.
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Bill Gates says U.S. needs limits on covert email searches
WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - Bill Gates said on Monday
that no one was an "absolutist" on either side of the digital
privacy debate, but the co-founder of Microsoft Corp
said he supports his company's lawsuit against the U.S.
government seeking the freedom to tell customers when federal
agencies have sought their data.
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that no one was an "absolutist" on either side of the digital
privacy debate, but the co-founder of Microsoft Corp
said he supports his company's lawsuit against the U.S.
government seeking the freedom to tell customers when federal
agencies have sought their data.
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BRIEF-GigPeak (formerly GigOptix) Q1 earnings per share $0.00
* Gigpeak (formerly gigoptix) reports record revenue and
free cash flow in the first quarter of fiscal 2016
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free cash flow in the first quarter of fiscal 2016
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BRIEF-Mindbody elects Gail Goodman to the board, effective immediately
* Says on April 15, 2016, the company's board increased the
size of the board by one director, from seven to eight directors
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size of the board by one director, from seven to eight directors
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Blackberry CEO says tech firms should comply with lawful access requests
TORONTO, April 18 (Reuters) - Tech companies should comply
with lawful requests to access protected data, BlackBerry
Chief Executive John Chen said on Monday, in thinly
veiled criticism of rival Apple Inc for its recent
standoff with the FBI.
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with lawful requests to access protected data, BlackBerry
Chief Executive John Chen said on Monday, in thinly
veiled criticism of rival Apple Inc for its recent
standoff with the FBI.
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UPDATE 1-IBM's revenue beats Street as cloud push begins to pay off
April 15 (Reuters) - International Business Machines Corp's
quarterly revenue beat analysts' estimates, as the
company's shift to high-growth areas such as cloud-based
services begins to yield results.
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quarterly revenue beat analysts' estimates, as the
company's shift to high-growth areas such as cloud-based
services begins to yield results.
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BRIEF-YP Holdings will submit a first-round offer for Yahoo's core internet assets - source
YP Holdings will submit a first-round offer for Yahoo's core
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Johnson & Johnson is expected to report moderately higher earnings as it kicks off the
first-quarter earnings season for large U.S. drugmakers, bolstered by cost cuts and growing
sales of its treatments for cancer, arthritis and psoriasis. But investo
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first-quarter earnings season for large U.S. drugmakers, bolstered by cost cuts and growing
sales of its treatments for cancer, arthritis and psoriasis. But investo
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US STOCKS-Dow reclaims 18,000 as quarterly reports begin to flow
* Indexes up: Dow 0.49 pct, S&P 0.52 pct, Nasdaq 0.34 pct
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UPDATE 1-Silicon Valley veteran Bill Campbell dies
April 18 (Reuters) - Silicon Valley veteran Bill Campbell,
who advised tech leaders including Apple's Steve Jobs and
Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos, has died on Monday after a long battle
with cancer, his family said.
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who advised tech leaders including Apple's Steve Jobs and
Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos, has died on Monday after a long battle
with cancer, his family said.
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BRIEF-Bigben Interactive gets new distribution deal for Rugby Challenge 3: Jonah Lomu Edition
* Announces a new distribution agreement with Tru Blu
Entertainment for Rugby Challenge 3: Jonah Lomu Edition
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Silicon Valley veteran Bill Campbell has died - Re/code
April 18 (Reuters) - Silicon Valley veteran Bill Campbell,
who advised tech leaders including Apple's Steve Jobs and
Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos, has died, technology website Re/code
reported on Monday.
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who advised tech leaders including Apple's Steve Jobs and
Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos, has died, technology website Re/code
reported on Monday.
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BRIEF-Naspers says to report results in dollars
* Will change presentation currency in its consolidated
financial statements from south african rand to united states
dollar from fy ended on 31 march 2016
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financial statements from south african rand to united states
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Watchstone Group rejects takeover proposal
April 18 (Reuters) - Insurance claims processor Watchstone
Group Plc, formerly known as Quindell, rejected a draft
of a non-cash takeover proposal from a private company, calling
it "highly conditional" and "unworkable".
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Group Plc, formerly known as Quindell, rejected a draft
of a non-cash takeover proposal from a private company, calling
it "highly conditional" and "unworkable".
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In digital push, Citi downsizes China branch presence
HONG KONG, April 18 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc has
shrunk its branch network in China and is looking to grow via
its digital platform on the back of data which show that 95
percent of its clients' transactions are not made via a branch.
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shrunk its branch network in China and is looking to grow via
its digital platform on the back of data which show that 95
percent of its clients' transactions are not made via a branch.
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
April 18 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1345 GMT on Monday:
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acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1345 GMT on Monday:
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Vista Equity Partners to buy Cvent for about $1.65 bln
April 18 (Reuters) - Event management software maker Cvent
Inc said it agreed to be acquired by Vista Equity
Partners for about $1.65 billion in cash.
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Inc said it agreed to be acquired by Vista Equity
Partners for about $1.65 billion in cash.
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BRIEF-cBrain: International Rekruttering og Integration (SIRI) selects F2
* Board for International Rekruttering og Integration (SIRI) selects F2
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Indian stocks gain for 4th session on Infosys boost
April 18 (Reuters) - Indian shares rose for a fourth
consecutive session on Monday as investors cheered software
services firm Infosys' upbeat revenue forecast and its
third successive estimate-beating earnings on new client wins.
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consecutive session on Monday as investors cheered software
services firm Infosys' upbeat revenue forecast and its
third successive estimate-beating earnings on new client wins.
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BRIEF-Shoal Games announces Garfield Bingo License
* Says deal enables shoal games to launch a mobile game that
will feature garfield, odie, and rest of garfield cast
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BRIEF-KPS: Forecast for FY 2015/2016 confirmed at AGM
* Annual General Meeting recognises dynamic business
performance and resolves increase in dividend to 0.30 euros per
share and issue of 'bonus shares'
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performance and resolves increase in dividend to 0.30 euros per
share and issue of 'bonus shares'
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BRIEF-Addsino's shares to halt trading pending acquisition plan
* Says shares to halt trading from April 19 pending
announcement related to asset acquisition
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announcement related to asset acquisition
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Indian stocks head for 4th straight gain on Infosys boost
April 18 (Reuters) - Indian shares headed for a fourth
consecutive session of gains on Monday as investors cheered
software services firm Infosys' upbeat revenue
forecast and its third successive estimate-beating earnings on
new client wins.
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consecutive session of gains on Monday as investors cheered
software services firm Infosys' upbeat revenue
forecast and its third successive estimate-beating earnings on
new client wins.
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BRIEF-Firefly Q1 oper profit down at SEK 2.2 million
* Q1 order intake 45.7 million Swedish crowns ($5.62 million) versus 42.9 million crowns
year ago
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BRIEF-Time inc won't move ahead with bid for yahoo- Dow jones, citing source
* Alphabet Inc, Comcast Corp, AT&T Inc and
IAC/Interactivecorp have opted not to bid for Yahoo- Dow jones,
citing source
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IAC/Interactivecorp have opted not to bid for Yahoo- Dow jones,
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RPT-Browser startup Vivaldi says needs 5 million users to turn profit
OSLO, April 15 (Reuters) - Internet browser Vivaldi, which
launched last week, must attract five million monthly users to
become profitable, its founder and chief executive said in a
Reuters interview.
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launched last week, must attract five million monthly users to
become profitable, its founder and chief executive said in a
Reuters interview.
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RPT-Australia Post looks to drones as letter volumes fall
Melbourne, April 16 (Reuters) - Australia Post has
successfully field-trialled the use of drones to deliver small
packages, clearing the way for test deliveries to customer homes
later this year.
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successfully field-trialled the use of drones to deliver small
packages, clearing the way for test deliveries to customer homes
later this year.
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Intel shares could rise 25 pct in next year - Barron's
NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - Intel Corp's
shift to higher-growth businesses such as server chips and
embedded chips for cars could drive a 25 increase in its shares
in a year, according to a report on Sunday in the financial
publication Barron's.
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shift to higher-growth businesses such as server chips and
embedded chips for cars could drive a 25 increase in its shares
in a year, according to a report on Sunday in the financial
publication Barron's.
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Italy's Giuseppe Tornatore to Shoot Movie for China's Alibaba Pictures
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Italy's "Cinema Paradiso"
director Giuseppe Tornatore has struck a deal to make a movie
with China's Alibaba Pictures Group, the film making arm of
e-commerce giant Alibaba.
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director Giuseppe Tornatore has struck a deal to make a movie
with China's Alibaba Pictures Group, the film making arm of
e-commerce giant Alibaba.
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UPDATE 1-Epic Systems wins $940 mln U.S. jury verdict in Tata trade secret case
April 16 (Reuters) - A jury in Wisconsin has awarded medical
software company Epic Systems $940 million in damages in a trade
secret lawsuit against Indian information technology provider
Tata Consultancies, believed to one of the largest trade-secrets
verdicts on record.
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software company Epic Systems $940 million in damages in a trade
secret lawsuit against Indian information technology provider
Tata Consultancies, believed to one of the largest trade-secrets
verdicts on record.
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Saturday, April 16, 2016
Epic Systems wins $940 mln U.S. jury verdict in Tata trade secret case
April 16 (Reuters) - A jury in Wisconsin has awarded medical
software company Epic Systems $940 million in damages in a trade
secret lawsuit against Indian information technology provider
Tata Consultancies, believed to one of the largest trade-secrets
verdicts on record.
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software company Epic Systems $940 million in damages in a trade
secret lawsuit against Indian information technology provider
Tata Consultancies, believed to one of the largest trade-secrets
verdicts on record.
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REFILE-Internet abuzz after quantum computing lesson by Canada's Trudeau
TORONTO, April 16 (Reuters) - The Internet was abuzz with
praise for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on
Saturday after clips showing him schooling a reporter on quantum
computing went viral.
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praise for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on
Saturday after clips showing him schooling a reporter on quantum
computing went viral.
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Pope says his meeting with Sanders not political meddling
ROME, April 16 (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Saturday
that his meeting with Bernie Sanders, contesting the Democratic
candidacy for the U.S. Presidency, was not meddling in politics
and that anyone who thought otherwise should "look for a
psychiatrist".
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that his meeting with Bernie Sanders, contesting the Democratic
candidacy for the U.S. Presidency, was not meddling in politics
and that anyone who thought otherwise should "look for a
psychiatrist".
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Experimental inflatable module attached to space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. April 16 (Reuters) - A NASA
ground-control team on Saturday used a robot arm to unpack an
expandable module and attach it to the International Space
Station, setting the stage for a novel test of a habitat for
astronauts, researchers and even tourists.
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ground-control team on Saturday used a robot arm to unpack an
expandable module and attach it to the International Space
Station, setting the stage for a novel test of a habitat for
astronauts, researchers and even tourists.
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UPDATE 2-Japan quakes disrupt Sony production of image sensors used in Apple iPhones
TOKYO, April 16 (Reuters) - Electronics giant Sony Corp
said a factory producing image sensors for smartphone
makers will remain closed while it assesses the damage from two
deadly earthquakes which hit southern Japan. One of its major
customers is Apple, which uses the sensors in its
iPhones.
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said a factory producing image sensors for smartphone
makers will remain closed while it assesses the damage from two
deadly earthquakes which hit southern Japan. One of its major
customers is Apple, which uses the sensors in its
iPhones.
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Second deadly quake prolongs production halts in Japan's southern manufacturing hub
TOKYO, April 16 (Reuters) - Japanese companies including
electronics giant Sony Corp and Honda Motor Co
extended production halts on Saturday after a second powerful
earthquake struck a key manufacturing hub in southern Japan.
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electronics giant Sony Corp and Honda Motor Co
extended production halts on Saturday after a second powerful
earthquake struck a key manufacturing hub in southern Japan.
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Friday, April 15, 2016
Australia Post looks to drones as letter volumes fall
Melbourne, April 16 (Reuters) - Australia Post has
successfully field-trialled the use of drones to deliver small
packages, clearing the way for test deliveries to customer homes
later this year.
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successfully field-trialled the use of drones to deliver small
packages, clearing the way for test deliveries to customer homes
later this year.
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UPDATE 1-Oracle, Google fail to settle Android lawsuit before retrial
SAN FRANCISCO, April 15 (Reuters) - Oracle Corp and
Alphabet's Google unit failed to settle a long running
copyright lawsuit over the Android operating system ahead of a
retrial scheduled for May, according to a court docket.
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Alphabet's Google unit failed to settle a long running
copyright lawsuit over the Android operating system ahead of a
retrial scheduled for May, according to a court docket.
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UPDATE 1-Apple opposes U.S. appeal over iPhone in New York drug case
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Apple Inc
said the U.S. government had failed to show a continued need for
its help accessing a locked iPhone in a New York drug case after
a third party came forward with a solution to crack a different
phone belonging to one of the shooters in December's San
Bernardino killings.
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said the U.S. government had failed to show a continued need for
its help accessing a locked iPhone in a New York drug case after
a third party came forward with a solution to crack a different
phone belonging to one of the shooters in December's San
Bernardino killings.
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Oracle, Google fail to settle Android lawsuit ahead of May retrial
SAN FRANCISCO, April 15 (Reuters) - Oracle Corp and
Alphabet's Google unit failed to settle a long running
copyright lawsuit over the Android operating system ahead of a
retrial scheduled for May, according to a court docket.
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Alphabet's Google unit failed to settle a long running
copyright lawsuit over the Android operating system ahead of a
retrial scheduled for May, according to a court docket.
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BRIEF-Bsquare extends OEM distribution agreement with Microsoft
* Says on Apr 11, 2016, entered amendment to extend term of
OEM distribution agreement with Microsoft until June 30, 2017
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OEM distribution agreement with Microsoft until June 30, 2017
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CORRECTED-Sprint extends its fastest network to NY, 190 markets
NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Sprint Corp said on
Friday it has extended LTE Plus, a network improvement that
offers customers its fastest network and higher data speeds to
New York City and 190 other markets.
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Friday it has extended LTE Plus, a network improvement that
offers customers its fastest network and higher data speeds to
New York City and 190 other markets.
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UPDATE 3-Mitel to buy Polycom for $1.96 bln following Elliott pressure
* Activist investor Elliott says supports Mitel-Polycom
merger
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China's Autohome gets $3.57 bln buyout offer from consortium
April 15 (Reuters) - Autohome Inc has been made an
offer to be acquired by a consortium that includes its chief
executive in a deal that values the Chinese automobile
information website operator at $3.57 billion.
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offer to be acquired by a consortium that includes its chief
executive in a deal that values the Chinese automobile
information website operator at $3.57 billion.
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BRIEF-D. E. Shaw & co reports 5 pct stake in Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings
* D. E. Shaw & Co Lp reports 5 pct passive stake in Liberty
Tripadvisor Holdings as of April 5 - SEC filing
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UPDATE 1-China blocks online publishing site Medium
BEIJING, April 15 (Reuters) - A U.S.-based online publishing
platform, Medium, has been blocked in China, the company said,
the latest service to be affected as Beijing exerts greater
control over the Internet.
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platform, Medium, has been blocked in China, the company said,
the latest service to be affected as Beijing exerts greater
control over the Internet.
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U.S. lawmaker calls on IRS chief to resign over handling of hacked data
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S.
Internal Revenue Service should resign due to the agency's
inability to improve its defenses against hacks on taxpayer
data, a Republican lawmaker said on Friday.
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Internal Revenue Service should resign due to the agency's
inability to improve its defenses against hacks on taxpayer
data, a Republican lawmaker said on Friday.
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EU wants more transparency in web search results
BRUSSELS, April 15 (Reuters) - The European Union's digital
chief wants search engines such as Alphabet Inc's Google
and Microsoft's Bing to be more transparent
about advertising in web search results but ruled out a separate
law for web platforms.
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chief wants search engines such as Alphabet Inc's Google
and Microsoft's Bing to be more transparent
about advertising in web search results but ruled out a separate
law for web platforms.
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UPDATE 1-Apple extends iPhone production cut for another quarter - Nikkei
April 15 (Reuters) - Apple Inc will continue its
reduced production of iPhones in the quarter ending June in
light of sluggish sales, the Nikkei business daily reported,
citing parts suppliers notified of the plan.
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reduced production of iPhones in the quarter ending June in
light of sluggish sales, the Nikkei business daily reported,
citing parts suppliers notified of the plan.
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BRIEF-Apple will continue reduced production of iPhones in April-June period - Nikkei
* Apple will continue reduced production of iPhones in the
April-June period in light of sluggish sales, according to parts
suppliers notified of plan - Nikkei
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April-June period in light of sluggish sales, according to parts
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