* Says for six months to 30th june 2016, fidessa achieved
revenue of £158.3 million, represents growth on a reported basis
of 9%
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Sunday, July 31, 2016
UPDATE 1-Didi to buy Uber China operations in deal valuing combined firm at $35 bln - media
Aug 1 (Reuters) - China's dominant ride hailing firm Didi
Chuxing will buy Uber Technologies Inc's operations in China in
a deal that will end bruising competition between the two firms,
the Wall Street Journal reported.
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Chuxing will buy Uber Technologies Inc's operations in China in
a deal that will end bruising competition between the two firms,
the Wall Street Journal reported.
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* Uber said to merge China business with Didi in $35 billion deal - Bloomberg, citing
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Uber to combine China business with Didi Chuxing in $35 bln merger - Bloomberg
Aug 1 (Reuters) - Ride-hailing service Uber Technologies Inc
would merge its China business with rival Didi Chuxing, valuing
the combined company at $35 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing
people familiar with the matter.
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would merge its China business with rival Didi Chuxing, valuing
the combined company at $35 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing
people familiar with the matter.
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BRIEF-TCL and unit to sell 50 pct stake in logistics unit to CJ Korea Corp unit
* Says the co and its network tech unit plans to sell a
combined 50 percent stake in a Shenzhen-based logistics unit to
China-based unit of CJ Korea Corp
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combined 50 percent stake in a Shenzhen-based logistics unit to
China-based unit of CJ Korea Corp
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Uber to invest $500 million in global mapping project -FT
NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - Ride-hailing service Uber
has decided to invest $500 million into an ambitious
global mapping project to wean itself off dependence on Google
Maps and pave the way for driverless cars, the Financial Times
reported on Sunday.
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has decided to invest $500 million into an ambitious
global mapping project to wean itself off dependence on Google
Maps and pave the way for driverless cars, the Financial Times
reported on Sunday.
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Box Office: 'Jason Bourne' Scores With $60 Million Debut, 'Bad Moms' Hits Big
LOS ANGELES, July 31 (Variety.com) - Audiences turned out in
force to see Matt Damon in "Jason Bourne," pushing the spy
sequel to a sterling $60 million debut.
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force to see Matt Damon in "Jason Bourne," pushing the spy
sequel to a sterling $60 million debut.
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UPDATE 1-Clinton says Russian intelligence services hacked DNC
WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential
candidate Hillary Clinton said Russian intelligence services
hacked into Democratic National Committee computers and she
accused Republican contender Donald Trump of showing support for
Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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candidate Hillary Clinton said Russian intelligence services
hacked into Democratic National Committee computers and she
accused Republican contender Donald Trump of showing support for
Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Clinton says Russian intelligence services hacked DNC
WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential
candidate Hillary Clinton said Russian intelligence services
hacked into Democratic National Committee computers and she
accused Republican contender Donald Trump of showing support for
Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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candidate Hillary Clinton said Russian intelligence services
hacked into Democratic National Committee computers and she
accused Republican contender Donald Trump of showing support for
Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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German authorities clear Opel diesel engines - report
FRANKFURT, July 31 (Reuters) - Germany's Federal Office for
Motor Vehicles has approved diesel engines of General Motors'
Opel unit, after initial doubts about whether the engine
control software was permissible, weekly Bild am Sonntag
reported.
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Motor Vehicles has approved diesel engines of General Motors'
Opel unit, after initial doubts about whether the engine
control software was permissible, weekly Bild am Sonntag
reported.
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UPDATE 1-Chinese consortium agrees $4.4 bln deal for Caesars online games
July 30 (Reuters) - A Chinese consortium that includes game
developer Shanghai Giant Network Technology Co Ltd and
e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd founder
Jack Ma has agreed to acquire Caesars Interactive Entertainment
Inc's online games unit for $4.4 billion in cash, the companies
said.
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developer Shanghai Giant Network Technology Co Ltd and
e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd founder
Jack Ma has agreed to acquire Caesars Interactive Entertainment
Inc's online games unit for $4.4 billion in cash, the companies
said.
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Saturday, July 30, 2016
Pokemon GO players robbed at gunpoint in London park
LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) - Three teenagers playing the hit
game Pokemon GO have been robbed at gunpoint in a north London
park and forced to hand over their mobile phones, British police
said on Saturday.
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game Pokemon GO have been robbed at gunpoint in a north London
park and forced to hand over their mobile phones, British police
said on Saturday.
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Chinese consortium agrees $4.4 bln deal for Caesars online games-sources
July 30 (Reuters) - A Chinese consortium that includes game
developer Shanghai Giant Network Technology Co Ltd and
e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd founder
Jack Ma has agreed to acquire Caesars Interactive Entertainment
Inc's online games unit for $4.4 billion in cash, people
familiar with the matter said.
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developer Shanghai Giant Network Technology Co Ltd and
e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd founder
Jack Ma has agreed to acquire Caesars Interactive Entertainment
Inc's online games unit for $4.4 billion in cash, people
familiar with the matter said.
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Russia says spyware found in state computer networks
MOSCOW, July 30 (Reuters) - Russia's intelligence service
said on Saturday that the computer networks of 20 organizations,
including state agencies and defence companies, have been
infected with spyware in what it described as a targeted and
coordinated attack.
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said on Saturday that the computer networks of 20 organizations,
including state agencies and defence companies, have been
infected with spyware in what it described as a targeted and
coordinated attack.
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UPDATE 1-Oozing dim sum buns delight diners in Hong Kong
July 29 (Reuters) - At Dim Sum Icon in Hong Kong, diners are
encouraged to play with their food.
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encouraged to play with their food.
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Friday, July 29, 2016
UPDATE 1-U.S. Judge denies Uber motion to compel arbitration in surge-pricing lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO, July 29 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday
denied a motion by Uber Technologies Inc to compel
arbitration in a passenger lawsuit over so-called surge pricing
brought against the ride-hailing company's chief executive.
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denied a motion by Uber Technologies Inc to compel
arbitration in a passenger lawsuit over so-called surge pricing
brought against the ride-hailing company's chief executive.
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Judge denies Uber motion to compel arbitration in surge-pricing lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO, July 29 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday
denied a motion by Uber Technologies Inc to compel
arbitration in a passenger lawsuit over so-called surge pricing
brought against the ride-hailing company's chief executive.
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denied a motion by Uber Technologies Inc to compel
arbitration in a passenger lawsuit over so-called surge pricing
brought against the ride-hailing company's chief executive.
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BRIEF-Exo U qtrly net loss per share $0.02
* Without additional financing or other revenues, company
will be forced to cease operations
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will be forced to cease operations
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BRIEF-Elon musk says Tesla Minibus will be built on a Model X chassis - tweet
* Elon Musk tweet - Tesla Minibus will be built on a Model X
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BRIEF-Soros Fund Management reports 5.27 pct passive stake in Quantum
* Soros Fund Management Llc reports 5.27 pct passive stake
in Quantum Corp as of July 22, 2016 - SEC filing
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in Quantum Corp as of July 22, 2016 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Resonant says CFO John Philpott resigned
* Ross Goolsby of Bridgepoint consulting will join co August
and will become interim CFO after company files its form 10-Q
for Q2
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BRIEF-Cisco Systems' board adopts amendments to its amended bylaws
* Says on July 28, 2016, board adopted amendments to Cisco'S
amended and restated bylaws to implement proxy access
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amended and restated bylaws to implement proxy access
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UPDATE 3-Call center software maker Interactive Intelligence explores sale-sources
July 29 (Reuters) - Interactive Intelligence Group Inc
, a U.S. provider of software and services for call
center operators, is exploring strategic alternatives, including
a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter.
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, a U.S. provider of software and services for call
center operators, is exploring strategic alternatives, including
a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Private equity firms focused on Hewlett Packard asset sales -sources
July 29 (Reuters) - Buyout firms are focused on acquiring
some software assets that Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)
has been considering divesting, worth between $6 billion
and $8 billion, rather than the entire company, people familiar
with the matter said on Friday.
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some software assets that Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)
has been considering divesting, worth between $6 billion
and $8 billion, rather than the entire company, people familiar
with the matter said on Friday.
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BRIEF-Alkermes says U.S. District Court issued unambiguous opinion in favor of co, U.S. FDA - SEC filing
* On July 28 U.S. District Court for District of Columbia
issued unambiguous opinion in favor of co and U.S. FDA - SEC
filing
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issued unambiguous opinion in favor of co and U.S. FDA - SEC
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BRIEF-Several private equity firms contemplating buyout of Hewlett Packard Enterprise - CNBC
* Several private equity firms are "sniffing around" Hewlett
Packard Enterprise Co, contemplating a buyout - CNBC, citing
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UPDATE 1-Apple asks U.S. Supreme Court to rule against Samsung over patents
SAN FRANCISCO, July 29 (Reuters) - Apple Inc on
Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to rule against Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd over whether Apple should receive
damages in a case about smartphone design patents.
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Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to rule against Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd over whether Apple should receive
damages in a case about smartphone design patents.
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BRIEF-Only-Apartments proposes share capital increase of up to 17,500 euros
* Proposes share capital increase by 17,500 euros ($19,546) via issuance of up to 175,000
shares, share premium of 2.40 euro per share and issue price 2.50 euro per share
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shares, share premium of 2.40 euro per share and issue price 2.50 euro per share
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BRIEF-Wedia H1 revenue up at 2.8 million euros
* H1 revenue 2.8 million euros versus 2.4 million euros
($2.7 million) a year ago
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($2.7 million) a year ago
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BRIEF-Shopify files for mixed shelf offering of up to $500 mln
* Shopify Inc files for mixed shelf offering of up
to $500 million - sec filing
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to $500 million - sec filing
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Fitch: Acquisition of NetSuite Does Not Affect Oracle's 'A+/F1' Ratings
(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
CHICAGO, July 29 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings believes the acquisition
of NetSuite,
Inc. (NetSuite) does not affect the ratings for Oracle Corp.
(Oracle), including
the 'A+' Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and 'F1'
Short-Term IDR. The
Rating Outlook is Stable. A full list of current ratings follows
at the end of
this release.
Fitch believes the acquisition of NetSuite strengthens Oracle's
cloud-based
enterprise resource planning (ER
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CHICAGO, July 29 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings believes the acquisition
of NetSuite,
Inc. (NetSuite) does not affect the ratings for Oracle Corp.
(Oracle), including
the 'A+' Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and 'F1'
Short-Term IDR. The
Rating Outlook is Stable. A full list of current ratings follows
at the end of
this release.
Fitch believes the acquisition of NetSuite strengthens Oracle's
cloud-based
enterprise resource planning (ER
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UPDATE 1-Trade groups urge U.S. court to reverse 'net neutrality' rules
WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - Several wireless, cable and
broadband trade associations on Friday urged the full U.S. Court
of Appeals for the District of Columbia to reverse a ruling
upholding the Obama administration's landmark rules barring
internet service providers from obstructing or slowing consumer
access to web content.
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broadband trade associations on Friday urged the full U.S. Court
of Appeals for the District of Columbia to reverse a ruling
upholding the Obama administration's landmark rules barring
internet service providers from obstructing or slowing consumer
access to web content.
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BRIEF-Chron announces new director of service and quality control
* Chron announces new director of service & quality control
to launch nationwide licensing effort
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BRIEF-Huawei appoints David He as new president of Huawei Enterprise US
* Announced appointment of David He as new president of
Huawei Enterprise US
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BRIEF-Vossloh says Vossloh Locomotives wins locomotive contract
* Vossloh Locomotives in Kiel signed a contract for delivery
of 44 DE 18 diesel-electric locomotives with French company
Akiem S.A.S. Akiem is one of leading leasing firms for rail
vehicles in europe
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of 44 DE 18 diesel-electric locomotives with French company
Akiem S.A.S. Akiem is one of leading leasing firms for rail
vehicles in europe
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BRIEF-IROC raises conversion price of 1st series private placement convertible corporate bonds to T$65.6
* Says it raises conversion price of 1st series private
placement convertible corporate bonds to T$65.6 from T$40.2
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placement convertible corporate bonds to T$65.6 from T$40.2
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REFILE-TABLE-Panasonic -Q1 group results (SEC)
(Adds company forecast.Accounting policy for forecast is IFRS.)
Jul 29 (Reuters)-
Panasonic Corp
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in billions of yen unless specified)
3 months ended 3 months ended Yearto
Jun 30, 2016 Jun 30, 2015 Mar 31, 2017
LATEST YEAR-AGO COMPANY
RESULTS RESULT FORECAST
Sales 1.75 trln 1.86 trln7.6 trln
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Jul 29 (Reuters)-
Panasonic Corp
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in billions of yen unless specified)
3 months ended 3 months ended Yearto
Jun 30, 2016 Jun 30, 2015 Mar 31, 2017
LATEST YEAR-AGO COMPANY
RESULTS RESULT FORECAST
Sales 1.75 trln 1.86 trln7.6 trln
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BRIEF-Ryosan suspends business takeover plan from Hitachi Ltd
* Says it has suspended the milli-wave IC business takeover
plan, which was announced on Feb. 26
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plan, which was announced on Feb. 26
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Thursday, July 28, 2016
Axa and China's Alibaba enter into global partnership
PARIS, July 29 (Reuters) - AXA on Friday said it
had forged a global partnership with Chinese e-commerce giant
Alibaba and its Ant Financial Services unit to
distribute the French insurance group's products and expand in
China.
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had forged a global partnership with Chinese e-commerce giant
Alibaba and its Ant Financial Services unit to
distribute the French insurance group's products and expand in
China.
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BRIEF-AMS Divests NFC and RFID reader product lines
* Divests NFC and RFID reader product lines to increase
focus on sensor solutions retaining sensing-related wireless
activities
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focus on sensor solutions retaining sensing-related wireless
activities
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Soccer-MLS wants to be 'guinea pig' for video reviews
July 28 (Reuters) - Major League Soccer in North America is fast-tracking plans to use video reviews to aid referee decisions, commissioner Don Garber said on Thursday.
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BRIEF-N Tels receives patent
* Says it receives patent on July 26, for separable charge
system for BYOD service and separable charge method for data
service
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system for BYOD service and separable charge method for data
service
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BRIEF-denso to retire treasury stock worth 10.18 percent of outstanding shares on aug 25
* denso: to retire treasury stock worth 10.18 percent of
outstanding shares on aug 25
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BRIEF-Smart Technologies announces court approves plan of arrangement
* Court of queen's bench of alberta has granted final order
approving proposed arrangement involving foxconn technology
group
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approving proposed arrangement involving foxconn technology
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UPDATE 1-Taiwan Q2 GDP returns to on-year growth, beats forecasts
TAIPEI, July 29 (Reuters) - Taiwan's trade-reliant economy
returned to on-year growth in the second quarter after three
straight quarters of decline, as the contraction in exports
slowed and investment increased.
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returned to on-year growth in the second quarter after three
straight quarters of decline, as the contraction in exports
slowed and investment increased.
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UPDATE 3-Amazon tops Wall Street targets, lifted by cloud revenue
July 28 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc posted strong
results across its older and newer businesses on Thursday as
global Web retail sales and cloud services topped Wall Street
targets and the world's largest online merchant forecast revenue
would outpace expectations in the current quarter as well.
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results across its older and newer businesses on Thursday as
global Web retail sales and cloud services topped Wall Street
targets and the world's largest online merchant forecast revenue
would outpace expectations in the current quarter as well.
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UPDATE 2-Expedia revenue misses estimates, mulls listing for Trivago
July 28 (Reuters) - Expedia Inc reported
lower-than-expected quarterly revenue due to higher promotions
for its member loyalty program and discounts to promote new
hotel listings, sending the company's shares down more than 6
percent in extended trading.
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lower-than-expected quarterly revenue due to higher promotions
for its member loyalty program and discounts to promote new
hotel listings, sending the company's shares down more than 6
percent in extended trading.
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Among Democrats, another convention hums in Sanders fans' phones
PHILADELPHIA, July 28 (Reuters) - There is the Democratic
convention unfolding onstage in Philadelphia this week,
broadcast to millions on television. Then there is a second
convention that exists largely hidden from public view in the
smartphones of Bernie Sanders' delegates.
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convention unfolding onstage in Philadelphia this week,
broadcast to millions on television. Then there is a second
convention that exists largely hidden from public view in the
smartphones of Bernie Sanders' delegates.
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BRIEF-Microsoft says to cut about 2,850 roles globally in addition to earlier plan
* Microsoft Corp - Says currently evaluating impact
of new standard related to revenue recognition - sec filing
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of new standard related to revenue recognition - sec filing
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French lender BPCE buys German fintech flagship Fidor
FRANKFURT, July 28 (Reuters) - French banking group BPCE has
acquired one of Germany's best-known online banks, Fidor, to
accelerate its push into digital services, it said on Thursday.
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acquired one of Germany's best-known online banks, Fidor, to
accelerate its push into digital services, it said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Enel creates new revenue source with Metroweb deal
July 28 (Reuters) - Italian utility Enel agreed on Thursday
to buy fibre-optic firm Metroweb in a move that will create new
revenue flows and challenge the plans of phone incumbent Telecom
Italia to roll out a fast broadband network in Italy.
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to buy fibre-optic firm Metroweb in a move that will create new
revenue flows and challenge the plans of phone incumbent Telecom
Italia to roll out a fast broadband network in Italy.
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UPDATE 2-America Movil to reduce Telekom Austria stake
* America Movil must reduce 60 pct stake by September
(Adds detail on bond issue from Citi statement)
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BRIEF-Memex expects to report Q3 sales of $919 thousand
* Expects to achieve revenue of $919 thousand for Q3 of
2016, representing an increase of 104% over same period a year
ago
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2016, representing an increase of 104% over same period a year
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BRIEF-Sepura says third party confirmed that it does not intend to submit any proposal for co
* Received a very preliminary approach from a third party
which has since confirmed that it does not intend to submit any
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Nestle says to collaborate with Samsung to explore nutrition science
ZURICH, July 28 (Reuters) - Nestle said it is
teaming up with Samsung in a research project to
explore the potential of nutrition science and digital sensor
technologies.
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teaming up with Samsung in a research project to
explore the potential of nutrition science and digital sensor
technologies.
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Berkshire's Duracell to close S.Carolina plant, affecting 430 workers
July 28 (Reuters) - Duracell said it plans to close a
battery-making plant in South Carolina that employs 430 people,
making the announcement fewer than five months after being
acquired by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
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battery-making plant in South Carolina that employs 430 people,
making the announcement fewer than five months after being
acquired by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
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BRIEF-Pilab buys US-based of Datawalk Inc.
* Buys 100 percent of Datawalk Inc., based in US, for $5,000
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UPDATE 1-Moncler's CEO to reduce stake as two new investors arrive
MILAN, July 28 (Reuters) - Moncler's Chief
Executive Remo Ruffini, who engineered the renaissance of the
Italian skiwear brand, is set to reduce his stake in the company
to make way for two new institutional investors.
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Executive Remo Ruffini, who engineered the renaissance of the
Italian skiwear brand, is set to reduce his stake in the company
to make way for two new institutional investors.
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BRIEF-Certive Solutions announces Michael Groeger as vice president of sales
* Certive Solutions Inc announces Michael Groeger joins as
vice president of sales
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UPDATE 2-Avnet's $911 mln deal for Premier Farnell trumps rival bid
* Premier Farnell shares trade above offer price
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prices)
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Telekom Austria exchangeable bond launched as free float deadline looms
VIENNA, July 28 (Reuters) - Citigroup said on Thursday
it was launching a bond of up to 400 million euros ($443.8
million) exchangeable into shares of Telekom Austria,
as a deadline approaches for parent America Movil to
sell part of its stake in the Austrian company.
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it was launching a bond of up to 400 million euros ($443.8
million) exchangeable into shares of Telekom Austria,
as a deadline approaches for parent America Movil to
sell part of its stake in the Austrian company.
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BRIEF-Blucora announces second quarter 2016 results
* Company sees FY 2016 revenue between $440.5 million to
$451.5 million
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BRIEF-IOKCOMPANY completes private placement for 9.6 bln won
* Says it completes private placement of 14,769,227 shares
of common stock as of July 28, raising proceeds of 9.6 billion
won from the issue
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of common stock as of July 28, raising proceeds of 9.6 billion
won from the issue
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BRIEF-Infraware receives patent
* Says it receives patent on July 28, for method for
synchronizing database in distributed system
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synchronizing database in distributed system
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BRIEF-Avnet makes 185p/shr cash offer for Premier Farnell
* Under terms of transaction, each premier farnell
shareholder will be entitled to receive: for each premier
farnell share: 185 pence in cash
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shareholder will be entitled to receive: for each premier
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BRIEF-Ausy Q2 revenue up 23 pct at 116.5 mln euros
* Reports Q2 revenue of 116.5 million euros ($128.9
million)versus 94.7 million euros a year ago
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BRIEF-NXP Semiconductors NV announces launch of senior unsecured notes offering
* Subsidiaries NXP B.V,NXP Funding intend to offer tap issue of their existing 4.125% senior
notes due 2021 for $500 million
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notes due 2021 for $500 million
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BRIEF-SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS to pay quarterly dividend as 1,000 won per share for common and preferred stock
* Says it will pay quarterly dividend as 1,000 won each for
common shares and preferred shares respectively
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common shares and preferred shares respectively
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Brazil prosecutor freezes $11.7 mln of Facebook funds due to WhatsApp case
SAO PAULO, July 27 (Reuters) - The public federal prosecutor
in the Brazilian state of Amazonas said on Wednesday the court
there froze 38 million reais ($11.7 million) of funds held in
Facebook Inc's account for failing to comply with a court
order to supply data on users of the company's WhatsApp
messaging service who are under criminal investigation.
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in the Brazilian state of Amazonas said on Wednesday the court
there froze 38 million reais ($11.7 million) of funds held in
Facebook Inc's account for failing to comply with a court
order to supply data on users of the company's WhatsApp
messaging service who are under criminal investigation.
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BRIEF-Facebook says anticipate lower advertising revenue growth rates in each successive quarter in 2016 - Conf call
* "anticipate ad load on Facebook will continue to grow
modestly over next 12 months " - Conf call
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modestly over next 12 months " - Conf call
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UPDATE 4-Facebook trounces Wall St estimates with sharp ad sales growth
July 27 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc provided more
evidence on Wednesday that it can turn eyeballs into profit as
the maker of the world's most popular app and social website
trounced Wall Street's estimates, sending its shares to an
all-time high.
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evidence on Wednesday that it can turn eyeballs into profit as
the maker of the world's most popular app and social website
trounced Wall Street's estimates, sending its shares to an
all-time high.
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BRIEF-CA Inc. appoints Kieran McGrath interim CFO
* Effective July 26, 2016, appointed Kieran McGrath,
currently senior vice president and corporate controller, as
interim CFO
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currently senior vice president and corporate controller, as
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BRIEF-Tyler Technologies reports Q2 adj EPS $0.87
* Sees FY non-gaap total revenues are expected to be in
range of $770 million to $780 million
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range of $770 million to $780 million
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BRIEF-Suess Microtec AG lowers sales forecast
* Says previously expected stronger orders, difficult market
conditions have prompted forecast revision
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conditions have prompted forecast revision
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Investors chasing dividends find easy, but risky, pickings
NEW YORK, July 27 (Reuters) - Investors disappointed with
tepid bond yields have been hunting for income in the stock
market - boosting to near record highs the outperformance of
dependable dividend paying companies and going beyond those
usual suspects to corners of the market not typically known for
their payouts.
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tepid bond yields have been hunting for income in the stock
market - boosting to near record highs the outperformance of
dependable dividend paying companies and going beyond those
usual suspects to corners of the market not typically known for
their payouts.
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BRIEF-Keyrus Q2 revenue up 15.7 pct at 60.0 million euros
* Revenue of 60.0 million euros ($65.93 million) in Q2 of
2016, an increase of 15.7 pct compared to Q2 of 2015
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2016, an increase of 15.7 pct compared to Q2 of 2015
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UPDATE 2-Nasdaq shares hit record as earnings top expectations
July 27 (Reuters) - Trans-Atlantic exchange operator Nasdaq
Inc posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results on
Wednesday as recent acquisitions helped boost its revenue,
sending its shares to a record high.
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Inc posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results on
Wednesday as recent acquisitions helped boost its revenue,
sending its shares to a record high.
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SFR plans to shed 5,000 jobs from 2017 to 2019-unions
PARIS, July 27 (Reuters) - SFR Group, France's
second-biggest telecoms operator, plans to cut 5,000 jobs
between 2017 and 2019, union representatives told Reuters on
Wednesday.
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second-biggest telecoms operator, plans to cut 5,000 jobs
between 2017 and 2019, union representatives told Reuters on
Wednesday.
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YouTube star PewDiePie's firm rakes in $8 mln profit
STOCKHOLM, July 27 (Reuters) - YouTube video star
PewDiePie's company made 70 million crowns ($8.1 million) profit
in 2015, an annual report filed in Sweden showed, following
controversy over payments for video game promotion.
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PewDiePie's company made 70 million crowns ($8.1 million) profit
in 2015, an annual report filed in Sweden showed, following
controversy over payments for video game promotion.
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BRIEF-Koovs Plc says knows of no specific reason for share price rise
* Notes recent rise in company's share price and advises
market that it knows of no specific reason for such significant
movements.
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BRIEF-Arrow Electronics appoints president of global reverse logistics business
* Charles F. Kostalnick II named president of Arrow
Electronics' global reverse logistics business
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India's Bharti Airtel Q1 net profit down 30.8 pct on higher expenses
NEW DELHI, July 27 (Reuters) - Bharti Airtel Ltd,
India's largest telecom network operator, reported a 30.8
percent fall in net profit for the fiscal first quarter, due to
adverse foreign exchange impact in Nigeria, but still came in
ahead of analyst estimates.
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India's largest telecom network operator, reported a 30.8
percent fall in net profit for the fiscal first quarter, due to
adverse foreign exchange impact in Nigeria, but still came in
ahead of analyst estimates.
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UPDATE 1-Subscriber additions drive T-Mobile's revenue, profit beat
July 27 (Reuters) - T-Mobile US Inc reported
better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit as the No.3
U.S. wireless carrier added subscribers due to heavy discounts
and promotions.
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better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit as the No.3
U.S. wireless carrier added subscribers due to heavy discounts
and promotions.
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UPDATE 1-Comcast profit drops on film sales, beats Wall Street estimates
NEW YORK, July 27 (Reuters) - Comcast Corp
reported a 5 percent drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday, hurt
by lower film division sales, but managed to beat Wall Street
expectations due to growth in its business services and
high-speed internet units.
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reported a 5 percent drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday, hurt
by lower film division sales, but managed to beat Wall Street
expectations due to growth in its business services and
high-speed internet units.
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UPDATE 2-Japan's Line Corp swings to H1 profit as ad revenue soars
* Pokemon GO a boon for the industry -CEO
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Comcast profit drops on film sales, beats Wall Street estimates
NEW YORK, July 27 (Reuters) - Comcast Corp
reported a 5 percent drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday, hurt
by lower film division sales, but managed to beat Wall Street
expectations due to growth in its business services and
high-speed internet units.
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reported a 5 percent drop in quarterly profit on Wednesday, hurt
by lower film division sales, but managed to beat Wall Street
expectations due to growth in its business services and
high-speed internet units.
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Wix.com sees full launch of key automatic website design tool in weeks
JERUSALEM, July 27 (Reuters) - Wix.com, which helps
small businesses to build and operate websites, expects its new
service that can automatically design a website in about a
minute will be fully launched in a matter of weeks.
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small businesses to build and operate websites, expects its new
service that can automatically design a website in about a
minute will be fully launched in a matter of weeks.
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UPDATE 2-Nintendo posts Q1 loss, delays launch of accessory for Pokemon GO
* Analysts upbeat about potential for other Nintendo
characters
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characters
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BRIEF-King Yuan Electronics to issue 4th series overseas unsecured convertible corporate bonds of $50 mln
* Says it will issue 4th series overseas unsecured
convertible corporate bonds of $50 million on July 29
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convertible corporate bonds of $50 million on July 29
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ZIGExN says exercise of options
* Says 11,000 units of its 4th series options were exercised
to 1,100,000 shares of its common stock from July 25 to July 27
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to 1,100,000 shares of its common stock from July 25 to July 27
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BRIEF-Techno Mathematical announces listing on TSE second section since Aug. 1
* Says it starts listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange(TSE)
second section from TSE Mothers since Aug. 1
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second section from TSE Mothers since Aug. 1
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TABLE-Line -6-MTH group results (IFRS)
Jul 27 (Reuters)
Line Corporation
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in billions of yen unless specified)
6 months 6 months
ended Jun 30, 2016 ended Jun 30, 2015
LATEST YEAR-AGO
RESULTS RESULTS
Revenues 67.31 56.18
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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6 months 6 months
ended Jun 30, 2016 ended Jun 30, 2015
LATEST YEAR-AGO
RESULTS RESULTS
Revenues 67.31 56.18
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Rightmove says property transactions fell ahead of EU vote
LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) - British property website
Rightmove said there was a year-on-year drop in the
number of property transactions in the three months before a
June 23 referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union
partly due to the uncertainty of the vote.
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Rightmove said there was a year-on-year drop in the
number of property transactions in the three months before a
June 23 referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union
partly due to the uncertainty of the vote.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
TABLE-Thailand's main exports, markets in June
BANGKOK, July 27 (Reuters) - Thailand's customs-cleared
exports contracted less than expected in June, helped by
shipments of cars and gold, but demand for some key markets
remained sluggish, Commerce Ministry data showed on Wednesday.
Exports, worth about two-thirds of Southeast Asia's
second-largest economy, have been declining each year for the
past three years.
On Wednesday, the ministry had a forecast range of 1 percent
fall and 1 percent rise for exports this year. Its earlier
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exports contracted less than expected in June, helped by
shipments of cars and gold, but demand for some key markets
remained sluggish, Commerce Ministry data showed on Wednesday.
Exports, worth about two-thirds of Southeast Asia's
second-largest economy, have been declining each year for the
past three years.
On Wednesday, the ministry had a forecast range of 1 percent
fall and 1 percent rise for exports this year. Its earlier
wo
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BRIEF-Vossloh lowers 2016 sales guidance after H1 results
* Says sees 2016 revenues about flat (previous guidance saw
1.2-1.3 bln eur vs 1.2 bln in 2015), EBIT margin of 4-4.5
percent
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1.2-1.3 bln eur vs 1.2 bln in 2015), EBIT margin of 4-4.5
percent
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Australia's major banks team up to challenge Apple on mobile payments apps
SYDNEY, July 27 (Reuters) - Australia's three biggest banks,
including no. 1 lender National Australia Bank (NAB),
on Wednesday said they had lodged a joint application with
anti-trust regulators seeking approval to collectively negotiate
with Apple Inc to install their own electronic payments
applications on iPhones.
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including no. 1 lender National Australia Bank (NAB),
on Wednesday said they had lodged a joint application with
anti-trust regulators seeking approval to collectively negotiate
with Apple Inc to install their own electronic payments
applications on iPhones.
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Taiwan stocks rise; TSMC, Hon Hai up on Apple results
TAIPEI, July 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose on Wednesday,
led by gains in TSMC, Hon Hai Precision and
other Apple Inc suppliers after the U.S. company sold
more iPhones than expected in the third quarter.
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led by gains in TSMC, Hon Hai Precision and
other Apple Inc suppliers after the U.S. company sold
more iPhones than expected in the third quarter.
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LG Display says Q2 profit down 91 pct vs year earlier
SEOUL, July 27 (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Display Co Ltd
said on Wednesday its second-quarter operating
profit fell 91 percent from a year earlier, as weak demand for
gadgets such as smartphones hurt panel prices, though the result
was in line with expectations.
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said on Wednesday its second-quarter operating
profit fell 91 percent from a year earlier, as weak demand for
gadgets such as smartphones hurt panel prices, though the result
was in line with expectations.
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LogMeIn to merge with Citrix's GoTo unit in all-stock deal
July 26 (Reuters) - LogMeIn Inc and a unit of
Citrix Systems Inc that makes software products such as
GoToMeeting said on Tuesday they are merging in an all-stock
deal to create a $1.8 billion company focused on technology
applications for the workplace.
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Citrix Systems Inc that makes software products such as
GoToMeeting said on Tuesday they are merging in an all-stock
deal to create a $1.8 billion company focused on technology
applications for the workplace.
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UPDATE 1-Obama says it is possible Russia would try to sway U.S. election
WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama
said it was possible that Russia would try to influence the
U.S. presidential election, after a leak of Democratic National
Committee emails that experts have attributed to Russian
hackers.
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said it was possible that Russia would try to influence the
U.S. presidential election, after a leak of Democratic National
Committee emails that experts have attributed to Russian
hackers.
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UPDATE 2-Tesla's Musk says master plan will require capital raise
SPARKS, Nevada, July 26 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc's
"master plan" to broaden the electric vehicle maker's
product line could cost "tens of billions" of dollars over time
and would likely require a "modest capital raise", Chief
Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday.
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"master plan" to broaden the electric vehicle maker's
product line could cost "tens of billions" of dollars over time
and would likely require a "modest capital raise", Chief
Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday.
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Obama says it's possible Russia will try to sway U.S. election
WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama
said it is possible that the Russians would try to influence the
U.S. presidential election, after the leak of Democratic
National Committee emails that experts have attributed to
Russian hackers.
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said it is possible that the Russians would try to influence the
U.S. presidential election, after the leak of Democratic
National Committee emails that experts have attributed to
Russian hackers.
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BRIEF-Third Point completed a private investment in Didi in Q2- CNBC
July 26 (Reuters) - Third Point Completed A Private
Investment In Didi In Q2; Expect It To Become "One Of China's
Largest Internet Companies"
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Investment In Didi In Q2; Expect It To Become "One Of China's
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UPDATE 2-Twitter reports slowest quarterly revenue growth since IPO
SAN FRANCISCO/BENGALURU, July 26 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc
reported its slowest growth in quarterly revenue since
going public in 2013 and disappointed investors yet again with a
lowered outlook for the current quarter.
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reported its slowest growth in quarterly revenue since
going public in 2013 and disappointed investors yet again with a
lowered outlook for the current quarter.
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BRIEF-Finjan Holdings says court denies Blue Coat's motion to stay
* District court denies Blue Coat's motion to stay in Finjan
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BRIEF-Unisys Corp entered into amendment No. 7 to credit agreement dated as of June 23, 2011
* Says Co and its units entered Into Amendment No. 7 To
credit agreement dated as of June 23, 2011 - Sec filing
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credit agreement dated as of June 23, 2011 - Sec filing
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China's LeEco to buy U.S. electronics company Vizio for $2 bln
July 26 (Reuters) - Chinese mobile phone maker Le Holdings
Co Ltd, also known as LeEco, said it would buy U.S. consumer
electronics company Vizio Inc for $2 billion.
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Co Ltd, also known as LeEco, said it would buy U.S. consumer
electronics company Vizio Inc for $2 billion.
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BRIEF-Ingenico Group sees no risk from political turmoil in Turkey - conf call
* Says it sees no risk related to political turmoil in
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BRIEF-Sharp apparently cut April-June group operating loss to about 5 bln yen - Nikkei
* Sharp apparently cut its April-June group operating loss
to about 5 billion yen - Nikkei
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to about 5 billion yen - Nikkei
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CORRECTED-Europe's first regulated asset-backed bitcoin product launches in Gibraltar
LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - Europe's first regulated
asset-backed bitcoin product - an exchange-traded instrument
that will invest exclusively in the digital currency - begins
trading this week on the Gibraltar Stock Exchange and Germany's
Deutsche Boerse.
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asset-backed bitcoin product - an exchange-traded instrument
that will invest exclusively in the digital currency - begins
trading this week on the Gibraltar Stock Exchange and Germany's
Deutsche Boerse.
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GRAPHIC-European tech shares disconnect from earnings as M&A hopes build
LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - European technology shares hit
their highest level this year on Tuesday, disconnecting from
earnings downgrades and riding on hopes of merger activity and
improved competitiveness from a weaker euro.
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their highest level this year on Tuesday, disconnecting from
earnings downgrades and riding on hopes of merger activity and
improved competitiveness from a weaker euro.
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BRIEF-Sage Group sees no material impact from Brexit on underlying performance
* Weakening of sterling at end of q3 will generate a slight
fx tailwind for FY16 if current exchange rates were to prevail
for rest of year
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fx tailwind for FY16 if current exchange rates were to prevail
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UPDATE 3-United Technologies lifts forecasts, shares jump
NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp's
beat analysts estimates for quarterly profit and revenue
and raised the low end of its full-year forecast, sending shares
up more than 2 percent.
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beat analysts estimates for quarterly profit and revenue
and raised the low end of its full-year forecast, sending shares
up more than 2 percent.
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BUZZ-Domino's Pizza, Just Eat: defying post-Brexit gloom
** Domino's Pizza hits a record high on Tuesday
whilst fellow food delivery focused outfit Just Eat at
its highest levels since January
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whilst fellow food delivery focused outfit Just Eat at
its highest levels since January
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UPDATE 3-Verizon reports bigger-than-expected fall in quarterly revenue
July 26 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc, which
plans to buy Yahoo Inc to jumpstart its digital
business, reported lower-than-expected quarterly revenue on
Tuesday, citing a nearly seven-week strike by 40,000 wireline
workers.
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plans to buy Yahoo Inc to jumpstart its digital
business, reported lower-than-expected quarterly revenue on
Tuesday, citing a nearly seven-week strike by 40,000 wireline
workers.
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BRIEF-Ellie Mae says integration with First American Title Insurance Co
* Integration to enable rate & fee quoting, title &
settlement ordering, collaboration on closing disclosure forms
directly from co's encompass
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BRIEF-MLS to boost its contribution in investment firm to 1.25 bln yuan
* Says it plans to boost its contribution in investment firm
to 1.25 billion yuan ($187.35 million) from 178.6 million yuan
previously
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to 1.25 billion yuan ($187.35 million) from 178.6 million yuan
previously
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EU mergers and takeovers (July 26)
BRUSSELS, July 26 (Reuters) - The following are mergers
under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the
EU merger process:
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under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the
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BRIEF-Calitech to issue new shares to enrich operating funds
* Says it will issue 2.9 million new shares of its common
stock with par value of T$10 per share and issue price at T$25
per share
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stock with par value of T$10 per share and issue price at T$25
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RPT-DEALTALK-Verizon sale leaves Yahoo investors betting on a stub
July 26 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc shareholders may be
left betting on how quickly, if at all, the former web pioneer
can cash in on its multi-billion dollar stakes in two Asian
peers after Monday's deal to sell its core internet assets to
Verizon Communications Inc.
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left betting on how quickly, if at all, the former web pioneer
can cash in on its multi-billion dollar stakes in two Asian
peers after Monday's deal to sell its core internet assets to
Verizon Communications Inc.
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BRIEF-ISA announces partnership with Nebimak company in Turkey
July 26 (Reuters) - ISA Intelligent Sensing Anywhere SA :
* Announces partnership with Nebimak company in Turkey
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BRIEF-Beijing eGOVA cuts share private placement size to 1.05 bln yuan
* Says it cuts share private placement size to 1.05 billion
yuan ($157.28 million) from 1.20 billion yuan previously
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yuan ($157.28 million) from 1.20 billion yuan previously
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Huawei H1 global smartphone shipments jump 25 pct
HONG KONG, July 26 (Reuters) - China's Huawei Technologies
Co Ltd, the world's third-largest smartphone vendor, on
Tuesday said it shipped 60.5 million smartphones globally in the
first half of 2016, a 25 percent rise from a year before.
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Co Ltd, the world's third-largest smartphone vendor, on
Tuesday said it shipped 60.5 million smartphones globally in the
first half of 2016, a 25 percent rise from a year before.
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UPDATE 1-Ofcom orders BT to run network division as separate company
LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - British regulator Ofcom on
Tuesday said BT's network division should become a
legally separate company within the telecoms group, to improve
broadband coverage and avoid the need for a full break-up of the
firm.
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Tuesday said BT's network division should become a
legally separate company within the telecoms group, to improve
broadband coverage and avoid the need for a full break-up of the
firm.
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Monday, July 25, 2016
Daimler's MyTaxi to merge with Hailo to take on Uber - sources
FRANKFURT, July 26 (Reuters) - Daimler will
deepen its European footprint in the ride-hailing business when
its MyTaxi smartphone app unveils an all-share merger deal with
U.K. rival Hailo as soon as Tuesday, three sources briefed on
the matter told Reuters.
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deepen its European footprint in the ride-hailing business when
its MyTaxi smartphone app unveils an all-share merger deal with
U.K. rival Hailo as soon as Tuesday, three sources briefed on
the matter told Reuters.
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BRIEF-TomTom Telematics partners with Sage
* TomTom Telematics partners with Sage to deliver real-time
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Singapore June factory output -0.3 pct y/y, bit weaker than expected
SINGAPORE, July 26 (Reuters) - Singapore's industrial
production in June fell slightly more than expected from a year
earlier, as sharp falls in marine and offshore engineering
output and pharmaceuticals production offset a jump in
electronics output.
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production in June fell slightly more than expected from a year
earlier, as sharp falls in marine and offshore engineering
output and pharmaceuticals production offset a jump in
electronics output.
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UPDATE 1-China internet regulator fines websites over reporting -media
SHANGHAI, July 26 (Reuters) - China's internet regulator has
fined several websites for violating internet publication rules
and ordered them to "rectify" pages that ran news stories based
on their own reporting, state media has reported.
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fined several websites for violating internet publication rules
and ordered them to "rectify" pages that ran news stories based
on their own reporting, state media has reported.
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UPDATE 7-Verizon to buy Yahoo's core business for $4.8 bln in digital ad push
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, July 25 (Reuters) - Verizon
Communications Inc said on Monday it would buy Yahoo Inc's core
internet properties for $4.83 billion in cash, marking the end
of the line for a storied Web pioneer and setting the stage for
a big new internet push by the telecom giant.
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Communications Inc said on Monday it would buy Yahoo Inc's core
internet properties for $4.83 billion in cash, marking the end
of the line for a storied Web pioneer and setting the stage for
a big new internet push by the telecom giant.
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BRIEF-Amazon, UK government partner on using small drones
* Amazon and UK government aim for sky with partnership on
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BRIEF-White house expected to issue new directive on government response to significant cyberattacks as soon as tomorrow - CNBC, citing DJ
July 25 (Reuters) - White House Expected To Issue New
Directive On Government Response To Significant Cyberattacks As
Soon As Tomorrow
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Directive On Government Response To Significant Cyberattacks As
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COLUMN-Ongoing shareholder suit could be snag for Yahoo sale: Frankel
NEW YORK July 25 (Reuters) - Yahoo announced plans Monday to
sell its Internet communications business to Verizon for $4.83
billion while retaining its $40 billion stakes in Yahoo Japan
and Alibaba, the Chinese online retailer. After the Verizon deal
closes, Yahoo intends to rename itself and register with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment
company.
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sell its Internet communications business to Verizon for $4.83
billion while retaining its $40 billion stakes in Yahoo Japan
and Alibaba, the Chinese online retailer. After the Verizon deal
closes, Yahoo intends to rename itself and register with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment
company.
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BRIEF-Alphinat Inc posts qtrly total revenue of $417,460
* Says for 3-month period ended May 31, 2016, company
recorded total revenue of $417,460 compared to $499,075
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UPDATE 1-Slovenian Gorenje says Panasonic may bid to take it over
LJUBLJANA, July 25 (Reuters) - Slovenian home appliances
maker Gorenje said on Monday it had signed a deal with
Japanese consumer electronics firm Panasonic Corporation
that could lead to Panasonic taking it over.
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maker Gorenje said on Monday it had signed a deal with
Japanese consumer electronics firm Panasonic Corporation
that could lead to Panasonic taking it over.
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BRIEF-Eplus Inc says marron succeeds Phillip Norton
* Eplus Inc says Marron succeeds Phillip G. Norton, who will
assume new position of Executive Chairman
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assume new position of Executive Chairman
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Slovenian Gorenje says Panasonic may bid to take it over
LJUBLJANA, July 25 (Reuters) - Slovenian home appliances
maker Gorenje said on Monday it had signed a deal with
Japanese consumer electronics firm Panasonic Corporation
that could lead to Panasonic taking it over.
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maker Gorenje said on Monday it had signed a deal with
Japanese consumer electronics firm Panasonic Corporation
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Zenefits fined $62,500 by Tenn. regulators in first settlement on licensing
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25 (Reuters) - Software startup Zenefits
must pay the state of Tennessee $62,500 for violating insurance
requirements, state officials said on Monday, marking the first
settlement with regulators as the scandal-hit company seeks to
redeem itself after revelations it had flouted the law.
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must pay the state of Tennessee $62,500 for violating insurance
requirements, state officials said on Monday, marking the first
settlement with regulators as the scandal-hit company seeks to
redeem itself after revelations it had flouted the law.
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UPDATE 3-Sprint says to be cash-flow positive next year, shares soar
July 25 (Reuters) - Sprint Corp reported
better-than-expected first-quarter revenue as big discounts
attracted more postpaid subscribers, and the No. 4 U.S. wireless
carrier said it expected to be cash flow positive next fiscal
year after breaking even this year.
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better-than-expected first-quarter revenue as big discounts
attracted more postpaid subscribers, and the No. 4 U.S. wireless
carrier said it expected to be cash flow positive next fiscal
year after breaking even this year.
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BRIEF-Avis Budget Group, TrueCar sign new partnership agreement
* Company, TrueCar announced signing of a new partnership
agreement
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BRIEF-Yahoo, Verizon set termination fee for core business deal at $144.8 mln - SEC filing
* If purchase agreement is terminated, company may be
required to pay Verizon a termination fee of $144.8 million in
certain circumstances - SEC filing
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required to pay Verizon a termination fee of $144.8 million in
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UPDATE 1-U.S. judge bans Uber background check in NY lawsuit
NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday
banned Uber Technologies Inc and its Chief Executive Travis
Kalanick from using information obtained in a background check
of a plaintiff bringing a price-fixing lawsuit, saying the firm
that conducted the investigation engaged in "arguably" criminal
conduct.
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banned Uber Technologies Inc and its Chief Executive Travis
Kalanick from using information obtained in a background check
of a plaintiff bringing a price-fixing lawsuit, saying the firm
that conducted the investigation engaged in "arguably" criminal
conduct.
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Judge bans Uber use of background checks in NY lawsuit
NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday
banned Uber Technologies Inc and its Chief Executive Travis
Kalanick from using information obtained by an investigative
firm in a background check of a plaintiff who brought a
price-fixing lawsuit.
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banned Uber Technologies Inc and its Chief Executive Travis
Kalanick from using information obtained by an investigative
firm in a background check of a plaintiff who brought a
price-fixing lawsuit.
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BRIEF-Apple taps bob mansfield to work on its car project - CNBC citing DJ
* Apple taps Bob Mansfield, an adviser to the company &
former hardware executive, to work on its car project - CNBC
citing DJ
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former hardware executive, to work on its car project - CNBC
citing DJ
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BRIEF-Sprint expects to have enough funds to repay FY16 debt-conf call
* Says expects to have adequate sources to provide capital
to fund business and repay debt maturities due in fy16 - conf
call
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to fund business and repay debt maturities due in fy16 - conf
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BRIEF-Applied Materials appoints Judy Bruner to its Board
* Says Bruner has also been appointed to serve as a member
of audit committee of board
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of audit committee of board
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BRIEF-Chengdu Corpro Technology to raise up to 1.2 bln yuan in private placement
* Says it plans to raise up to 1.165 billion yuan ($174.45
million) in share private placement
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million) in share private placement
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Verizon to buy Yahoo's core business for $4.83 billion
July 25 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc said
it had agreed to buy Yahoo Inc's core internet business
for $4.83 billion in cash, ending a lengthy sale process for the
fading Web pioneer.
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it had agreed to buy Yahoo Inc's core internet business
for $4.83 billion in cash, ending a lengthy sale process for the
fading Web pioneer.
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BRIEF-Systemax to sell German operations to Cancom SE
* "transaction will have a positive impact on future overall
financial performance of our emea and consolidated operations"
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financial performance of our emea and consolidated operations"
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
July 25 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1000 GMT on Monday:
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acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1000 GMT on Monday:
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BRIEF-Mensch und Maschine Software H1 sales up at 87.83 mln euros
* Half year sales climbed to 87.83 million euros ($96.31
million)(PY: 81.42 mln euros / +7.9 pct), with M+M Software
contributing 23.11 million euros(PY: 20.61 mln euros/ +12 pct)
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million)(PY: 81.42 mln euros / +7.9 pct), with M+M Software
contributing 23.11 million euros(PY: 20.61 mln euros/ +12 pct)
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BRIEF-Ericsson shares rise 4 percent after CEO steps down
* Ericsson shares rise 4 percent after CEO steps down
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Sunday, July 24, 2016
BRIEF-Datatec says 1.7 mln shares issued to shareholders
* 1 707 331 new ordinary shares were issued today to
shareholders who did not elect to receive cash dividend in
respect of all or part of their shareholding
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shareholders who did not elect to receive cash dividend in
respect of all or part of their shareholding
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William Hill says not clear Rank and 888 deal would enhance position
LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - William Hill said it was
not clear that a combination with 888 Holdings and Rank
Group would enhance its position after the two firms
joined forces with a view to making a bid for the British
bookmaker.
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not clear that a combination with 888 Holdings and Rank
Group would enhance its position after the two firms
joined forces with a view to making a bid for the British
bookmaker.
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BRIEF-Bo Jacobsen buys 2.9 million shares in Copenhagen Network
* Bo Jacobsen has acquired 2.9 million shares in Copenhagen
Network corresponding to 7.86 percent of Company's share capital
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BRIEF-WISeKey intends to merge with OpenLimit
* WISeKey intend to merge with OpenLimit to further
expand its cybersecurity and IoT platform and access to German
and EU IoT market
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expand its cybersecurity and IoT platform and access to German
and EU IoT market
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BRIEF-Micro-Star International says 2015 dividend record date is Aug. 22
* Says last date before book closure Aug. 17 with book
closure period from Aug. 18 to Aug. 22
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closure period from Aug. 18 to Aug. 22
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BRIEF-Hundsun Technologies to invest 11 mln yuan to set up clearing house with partners
* Says it plans to invest 11 million yuan to set up an
exchange clearing house JV in Fujian, with five partners
including China Industrial Asset Management Ltd
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exchange clearing house JV in Fujian, with five partners
including China Industrial Asset Management Ltd
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BRIEF-NJK names Katsumasa Ishikawa as new president
* Says it names Katsumasa Ishikawa as new president to
replace Hitoshi Tanimura, effective on Aug. 1
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replace Hitoshi Tanimura, effective on Aug. 1
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Facebook, Twitter co-operated with Brazil probe of alleged militants
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 24 (Reuters) - The judge overseeing the
probe that led to the arrest last week of suspected Islamist
militants in Brazil said Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc.
co-operated with investigators by providing information about
the suspects' use of both social networks.
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probe that led to the arrest last week of suspected Islamist
militants in Brazil said Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc.
co-operated with investigators by providing information about
the suspects' use of both social networks.
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RPT-Apple weathers anti-U.S. demo in China, where patriotic protests snowball
HONG KONG, July 24 (Reuters) - Apple Inc found
itself on the receiving end of a small, short-lived anti-U.S.
protest this week in China, the tech firm's biggest overseas
market and a country where foreign firms have suffered damaging
boycotts following international spats.
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itself on the receiving end of a small, short-lived anti-U.S.
protest this week in China, the tech firm's biggest overseas
market and a country where foreign firms have suffered damaging
boycotts following international spats.
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UPDATE 1-Verizon to announce $5 billion deal to buy Yahoo Monday -source
July 24 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc will
announce an agreement on Monday to buy Yahoo Inc for
about $5 billion, according to a person familiar with the
matter.
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announce an agreement on Monday to buy Yahoo Inc for
about $5 billion, according to a person familiar with the
matter.
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Verizon to announce $5 billion deal to buy Yahoo Monday -source
July 24 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc will
announce an agreement on Monday to buy Yahoo Inc for
about $5 billion, according to a person familiar with the
matter.
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announce an agreement on Monday to buy Yahoo Inc for
about $5 billion, according to a person familiar with the
matter.
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UPDATE 1-Box Office: 'Star Trek Beyond' Racks Up Solid $59.6 Million, 'Lights Out' Scores
LOS ANGELES, July 24 (Variety.com) - "Star Trek Beyond"
debuted to a solid $59.6 million this weekend, signaling that
after six television series, 13 movies and 50 years in the pop
culture conversation, there's still life left in one of
Hollywood's most durable franchises.
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debuted to a solid $59.6 million this weekend, signaling that
after six television series, 13 movies and 50 years in the pop
culture conversation, there's still life left in one of
Hollywood's most durable franchises.
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RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Silicon Valley leads avalanche of quarterly reports
SAN FRANCISCO, July 22 (Reuters) - A quartet of technology
heavyweights will be part of an avalanche of quarterly corporate
earnings reports next week that, along with a meeting of Federal
Reserve policymakers, could hold the key to whether Wall Street
extends its record-breaking rally or loses steam.
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heavyweights will be part of an avalanche of quarterly corporate
earnings reports next week that, along with a meeting of Federal
Reserve policymakers, could hold the key to whether Wall Street
extends its record-breaking rally or loses steam.
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UPDATE 1-888 and Rank Group join forces to bid for William Hill
LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Online gambling group 888
Holdings and casino operator Rank Group are
joining forces with a view to making a bid for William Hill
, the British bookmaker that fired its chief executive on
Thursday for losing ground online to rivals.
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Holdings and casino operator Rank Group are
joining forces with a view to making a bid for William Hill
, the British bookmaker that fired its chief executive on
Thursday for losing ground online to rivals.
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Box Office: 'Star Trek Beyond' Racks Up Solid $59.6 Million, 'Lights Out' Scores
LOS ANGELES, July 24(Variety.com) - "Star Trek Beyond"
debuted to a solid $59.6 million this weekend, signaling that
after six television series, 13 movies, and 50 years in the pop
culture conversation, there's still life left in one of
Hollywood's most durable franchises.
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debuted to a solid $59.6 million this weekend, signaling that
after six television series, 13 movies, and 50 years in the pop
culture conversation, there's still life left in one of
Hollywood's most durable franchises.
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888 and Rank Group join forces to bid for William Hill
LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Online gambling group 888
Holdings and casino operator Rank Group said on
Sunday they were joining forces to make a bid for William Hill
, Britain's biggest bookmaker.
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Holdings and casino operator Rank Group said on
Sunday they were joining forces to make a bid for William Hill
, Britain's biggest bookmaker.
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Casino group Rank in merger talks with 888-Sunday Times
LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Casino operator Rank Holdings
is in talks with online rival 888 Holdings about
creating a 2 billion pounds ($2.6 billion) gambling group, the
Sunday Times reported.
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is in talks with online rival 888 Holdings about
creating a 2 billion pounds ($2.6 billion) gambling group, the
Sunday Times reported.
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Solar plane takes off from Egypt on final leg of world tour
CAIRO, July 24 (Reuters) - An aircraft powered by solar
energy left Egypt on Sunday on the last leg of the first ever
fuel-free flight around the globe.
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energy left Egypt on Sunday on the last leg of the first ever
fuel-free flight around the globe.
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Corporate raiders seek Brexit bargains in Britain
LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Overseas buyers lured by a
plunge in the pound are looking to snare British companies on
the cheap, ensuring a steady flow of deals since Britain voted
to leave the European Union and defying expectations of an M&A
drought.
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plunge in the pound are looking to snare British companies on
the cheap, ensuring a steady flow of deals since Britain voted
to leave the European Union and defying expectations of an M&A
drought.
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Saturday, July 23, 2016
Apple weathers anti-U.S. demo in China, where patriotic protests snowball
HONG KONG, July 24 (Reuters) - Apple Inc found
itself on the receiving end of a small, short-lived anti-U.S.
protest this week in China, the tech firm's biggest overseas
market and a country where foreign firms have suffered damaging
boycotts following international spats.
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itself on the receiving end of a small, short-lived anti-U.S.
protest this week in China, the tech firm's biggest overseas
market and a country where foreign firms have suffered damaging
boycotts following international spats.
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Friday, July 22, 2016
BRIEF-Rada Electronic files for mixed shelf of up to $25 mln
* Rada Electronic Industries files for mixed shelf of up to
$25 million - SEC filing
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$25 million - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Monolithic Power Systems appoints Bernie Blegen as CFO
* Announced appointment of Bernie Blegen as its new chief
financial officer, effective July 19, 2016
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financial officer, effective July 19, 2016
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UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler recalling 410,000 vehicles
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV
said on Friday it is recalling nearly 410,000 vehicles
worldwide because of a defect that can lead to a loss of
propulsion.
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said on Friday it is recalling nearly 410,000 vehicles
worldwide because of a defect that can lead to a loss of
propulsion.
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-D.R. Horton, Humana, Chicago Bridge & Iron
July 22 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets
on several U.S.-listed companies, including Adeptus Health, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Yadkin
Financial, on Friday.
HIGHLIGHTS
* Chicago Bridge & Iron Co : Baird cuts to neutral
* D.R. Horton Inc : BofA Merrill cuts to neutral from buy
* Humana Inc : Wolfe Research raises to outperform
* Community Bank System Inc : Sandler O'Neill cuts to
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on several U.S.-listed companies, including Adeptus Health, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Yadkin
Financial, on Friday.
HIGHLIGHTS
* Chicago Bridge & Iron Co : Baird cuts to neutral
* D.R. Horton Inc : BofA Merrill cuts to neutral from buy
* Humana Inc : Wolfe Research raises to outperform
* Community Bank System Inc : Sandler O'Neill cuts to
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Edward Snowden talks film debut and dramatizing his life in 'Snowden'
SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 22 (Reuters) - When former NSA
contractor-turned-whistleblower Edward Snowden met with
Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone to discuss a movie on his
life, he never thought he would be making his own film debut.
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contractor-turned-whistleblower Edward Snowden met with
Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone to discuss a movie on his
life, he never thought he would be making his own film debut.
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U.S. asks phone companies to provide 'robocall' blocking technology
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - The chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission on Friday pressed major U.S. phone
companies to take immediate steps to make technology that blocks
unwanted automated calls available to consumers at no charge.
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Communications Commission on Friday pressed major U.S. phone
companies to take immediate steps to make technology that blocks
unwanted automated calls available to consumers at no charge.
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BRIEF-Alibaba Group Holding bringing its cloud service to Japan - Nikkei
* Alibaba Group Holding bringing its cloud service to Japan,
where Co aims to reach annual sales of 100 bln yen ($944 mln) in
two years - Nikkei
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where Co aims to reach annual sales of 100 bln yen ($944 mln) in
two years - Nikkei
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BRIEF-Tokyo Seimitsu's qtrly group operating profit likely fell 25 pct to slightly under 3 bln yen - Nikkei
* Tokyo Seimitsu's group operating profit likely fell 25% on
the year to slightly under 3 billion yen in the first quarter
ended June - Nikkei
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the year to slightly under 3 billion yen in the first quarter
ended June - Nikkei
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BRIEF-Ansaldo STS says opposes court appointment of legal representative
* Filed request with Genoa court to overrule decree which
appointed Alessandro Barca as company's legal representative
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appointed Alessandro Barca as company's legal representative
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BRIEF-Inventergy announces private placement of $3.0 million
* Private placement of shares of its Series E convertible
preferred stock and warrants to purchase shares of common stock
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Nigeria's central bank seen unable to halt naira slide
LAGOS, July 22 (Reuters) - Looking at laptop cables stashed
at his shop in Nigeria's biggest IT market, wholesaler Emmanuel
Gabriel wonders how long he can survive the hard currency
shortages that are paralyzing Africa's biggest economy.
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at his shop in Nigeria's biggest IT market, wholesaler Emmanuel
Gabriel wonders how long he can survive the hard currency
shortages that are paralyzing Africa's biggest economy.
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As Pakistan bars extremists from airwaves, some fear creeping censorship
ISLAMABAD, July 22 (Reuters) - When Hafiz Saeed, a Pakistani
Islamist wanted in the United States and India, led a
kilometre-and-a-half long caravan of supporters on an anti-India
protest march across Pakistan to the capital this week, the
story was not aired by local TV channels.
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Islamist wanted in the United States and India, led a
kilometre-and-a-half long caravan of supporters on an anti-India
protest march across Pakistan to the capital this week, the
story was not aired by local TV channels.
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Internet in Greek migrant camps as important as food, water: aid groups
LONDON, July 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - One of the
first questions aid worker Isaac Kwamy was asked in Greece's
camps for refugees and migrants was not whether there was food
or water, but whether there was internet access.
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first questions aid worker Isaac Kwamy was asked in Greece's
camps for refugees and migrants was not whether there was food
or water, but whether there was internet access.
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BRIEF-Twitter announces partnership with Campus Insiders to livestream college games
* Campus Insiders and ACC Digital Network to provide
national daily news and college highlights on Twitter
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national daily news and college highlights on Twitter
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BRIEF-ON Semiconductor extends tender offer to buy Fairchild Semiconductor
* On semiconductor extends tender offer to acquire fairchild
semiconductor
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semiconductor
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
July 22 (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-FEELINGK to fully acquire Genikids for 3.4 bln won
* Says it plans to acquire entire 38,169 shares in Genikids
Ins., which is engaged in children education business, for 3.4
billion won
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Ins., which is engaged in children education business, for 3.4
billion won
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UPDATE 3-Samsung Elec sues Huawei in China for patent infringement
* Firms not motivated by money, will eventually settle
-analyst
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-analyst
(Updates with comments from China court on Samsung's suit)
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Thursday, July 21, 2016
BRIEF-Obducat Q2 operating loss widens to SEK 7.8 million
* Q2 operating loss 7.8 million Swedish crowns ($907,388) versus loss 0.6 million crowns
year ago
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year ago
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BRIEF-Rakuten says business transfer between units and to merge unit
* Says its unit Rakuten Edy, Inc to transfer electronic
money business to another Tokyo-based unit of the co on Oct. 1
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money business to another Tokyo-based unit of the co on Oct. 1
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Ride-hailing service Grab partners Indonesia's Lippo for mobile payments
JAKARTA, July 22 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian ride-hailing
service Grab said on Friday it is teaming up with Indonesian
conglomerate Lippo Group to implement a payments platform.
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service Grab said on Friday it is teaming up with Indonesian
conglomerate Lippo Group to implement a payments platform.
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Peter Thiel tells Republican convention he is 'proud to be gay'
SAN FRANCISCO, July 21 (Reuters) - Silicon Valley investor
Peter Thiel, the only big-name supporter of Donald Trump from
the country's technology hub, spoke on Thursday at the
Republican National Convention to urge the country to discard
petty cultural battles and turn its attention to solving the
United States' economic decline.
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Peter Thiel, the only big-name supporter of Donald Trump from
the country's technology hub, spoke on Thursday at the
Republican National Convention to urge the country to discard
petty cultural battles and turn its attention to solving the
United States' economic decline.
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BRIEF-DHC Software signs big data platform operation agreement with partners
* Says it enters into a strategic cooperation agreement with
a Beijing-based technology firm and a Beijing-based data
information technology firm (Guangpu), on establishment of big
data operation platform
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a Beijing-based technology firm and a Beijing-based data
information technology firm (Guangpu), on establishment of big
data operation platform
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WeWork demands start-up tenant take down critical blog
NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - WeWork Cos, the office-space
sharing start-up with an estimated $16 billion valuation, has
demanded that one of its tenants take down a blog on a public
website that suggests the rate at which members leave has surged
in recent months.
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sharing start-up with an estimated $16 billion valuation, has
demanded that one of its tenants take down a blog on a public
website that suggests the rate at which members leave has surged
in recent months.
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Samsung Elec sues Huawei in China for patent infringement
SEOUL, July 22 (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co
Ltd said on Friday it sued smartphone rival Huawei
Technologies Co Ltd for patent infringements through
multiple courts in China, escalating a legal conflict between
the two companies.
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Ltd said on Friday it sued smartphone rival Huawei
Technologies Co Ltd for patent infringements through
multiple courts in China, escalating a legal conflict between
the two companies.
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UPDATE 3-AT&T adjusted profit meets estimates, TV subscribers drop
July 21 (Reuters) - The No. 2 U.S. wireless carrier AT&T Inc
reported adjusted profit in line with estimates on
Thursday, as it signed up new wireless subscribers but saw a
drop in pay-TV customers.
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reported adjusted profit in line with estimates on
Thursday, as it signed up new wireless subscribers but saw a
drop in pay-TV customers.
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UPDATE 2-Liberty Media CEO made offer for Pandora in recent months - WSJ
July 21 (Reuters) - Liberty Media Corp Chief
Executive Greg Maffei made an offer to buy internet radio
company Pandora Media Inc in recent months, valuing the
company at more than $3.4 billion, the Wall Street Journal
reported on Thursday.
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Executive Greg Maffei made an offer to buy internet radio
company Pandora Media Inc in recent months, valuing the
company at more than $3.4 billion, the Wall Street Journal
reported on Thursday.
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Coinbase offers digital currency to consumers
NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - Bitcoin exchange Coinbase said
on Thursday it is now offering the ether digital currency to
consumers.
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on Thursday it is now offering the ether digital currency to
consumers.
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Facebook's solar-powered internet drone takes flight
SAN FRANCISCO, July 21 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc said
on Thursday it had completed a successful test flight of a
solar-powered drone that it hopes will help it extend internet
connectivity to every corner of the planet.
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on Thursday it had completed a successful test flight of a
solar-powered drone that it hopes will help it extend internet
connectivity to every corner of the planet.
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BRIEF-Texas Instruments sets qtrly dividend of $0.38 per share
* Sets quarterly cash dividend of $0.38per share
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Al Jazeera to launch English language digital streaming service in U.S.
July 21 (Reuters) - Al Jazeera Media Network is preparing to
make its English language international news channel video
content digitally available to U.S. viewers again, according to
a July 21 email sent to employees obtained by Reuters.
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make its English language international news channel video
content digitally available to U.S. viewers again, according to
a July 21 email sent to employees obtained by Reuters.
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
July 21 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on
Thursday:
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acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on
Thursday:
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UPDATE 3-Johnson Controls earnings beat; Tyco closing moved up
July 21 (Reuters) - Johnson Controls Inc, a
multi-industry U.S. manufacturer, on Thursday reported
higher-than-expected quarterly earnings and said it would
complete its purchase of Tyco International Plc sooner
than planned.
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multi-industry U.S. manufacturer, on Thursday reported
higher-than-expected quarterly earnings and said it would
complete its purchase of Tyco International Plc sooner
than planned.
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BRIEF-Fujifilm to bid for Takeda's research reagents unit - Nikkei
* Fujifilm Holdings is set to make an offer for a laboratory
chemicals unit of Takeda Pharmaceutical - Nikkei
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chemicals unit of Takeda Pharmaceutical - Nikkei
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UPDATE 1-ICAP says EBS CEO Mandelzis to step down
* Citi analyst says Mandelzis exit disappointing
(Adds details, byline, dateline, analyst and Mandelzis'
comments)
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comments)
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BRIEF-Virtusa says co purchased multiple foreign currency forward contracts - SEC filing
* Says on July 18, co purchased multiple foreign currency
forward contracts designed to hedge fluctuation in Indian rupee
against U.K. pound sterling
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forward contracts designed to hedge fluctuation in Indian rupee
against U.K. pound sterling
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BRIEF-Soft Computing Q2 revenue falls 3.3% to 10.7 million euros
* Q2 revenue EUR 10.7 million versus EUR 11.1 million year
ago
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BRIEF-Linedata Services Q2 revenues 42.9 mln, 2.2 pct organic growth
* In Q2 of 2016, revenues were 42.9 million euros ($47.26
million), which represents 2.2% organic growth
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million), which represents 2.2% organic growth
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UPDATE 1-Tinder launches Social to let users hang out in groups
July 21 (Reuters) - Now, you can use Tinder to plan a night
out and take along your friends to meet strangers.
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out and take along your friends to meet strangers.
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UPDATE 1-Domino's shares hit record high after sales and profit beat
July 21 (Reuters) - Domino's Pizza Inc's shares hit
a record high after the company reported better-than-expected
quarterly sales and profit, helped by store openings and a jump
in revenue from the services and products it provides to
franchisees.
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a record high after the company reported better-than-expected
quarterly sales and profit, helped by store openings and a jump
in revenue from the services and products it provides to
franchisees.
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UPDATE 1-Theranos hires executives in regulatory, compliance push
July 21 (Reuters) - Blood-testing company Theranos Inc said
on Thursday it hired two executives to oversee regulatory,
quality and compliance standards, as the company tries to
recover from a series of regulatory sanctions and
investigations.
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on Thursday it hired two executives to oversee regulatory,
quality and compliance standards, as the company tries to
recover from a series of regulatory sanctions and
investigations.
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BRIEF-Sandell Asset Management plans to continue talks with Viavi
* Standstill period in settlement agreement between Sandell
and Viavi Solutions Inc expired on July 20, 2016
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and Viavi Solutions Inc expired on July 20, 2016
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REFILE-Johnson Controls posts lower quarterly net income
July 21 (Reuters) - Johnson Controls Inc, a
multi-industry U.S. manufacturer, reported lower quarterly net
income on Thursday as sales in its automotive interiors segment
slipped.
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multi-industry U.S. manufacturer, reported lower quarterly net
income on Thursday as sales in its automotive interiors segment
slipped.
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BRIEF-Youzu Interactive cuts share issue size to 3.96 bln yuan
* Says it cuts share issue size to 3.96 billion yuan
($593.30 million) from 4.45 billion yuan previously
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($593.30 million) from 4.45 billion yuan previously
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BRIEF-Intersil Corp enters into amended, restated credit agreement
* Intersil Corp says on July 19, 2016 entered into an
amended and restated credit agreement by and among Intersil,
Bank Of America N.A.
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amended and restated credit agreement by and among Intersil,
Bank Of America N.A.
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RPT-Silicon Valley's Yahoo diaspora mourns company's decline
SAN FRANCISCO July 21 (Reuters) - Former Yahoo executive Dan
Rosensweig has not worked at the pioneering internet company in
nearly a decade.
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Rosensweig has not worked at the pioneering internet company in
nearly a decade.
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SPECIAL REPORT-How the New York Fed fumbled over the Bangladesh Bank heist
DHAKA/NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - Jupiter. That single
word, by a stroke of luck, helped stop the Federal Reserve Bank
of New York from paying nearly $1 billion to the cyber-criminals
behind a notorious bank heist earlier this year, according to
sources familiar with the incident.
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word, by a stroke of luck, helped stop the Federal Reserve Bank
of New York from paying nearly $1 billion to the cyber-criminals
behind a notorious bank heist earlier this year, according to
sources familiar with the incident.
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How millions from the Bangladesh Bank heist disappeared
DHAKA/NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - When the Federal Reserve
Bank of New York cleared five transactions made by the
Bangladesh Bank hackers, the money went in two directions. On
Thursday, Feb. 4, the Fed's system sent $20 million to Sri Lanka
and $81 million to the Philippines.
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Bank of New York cleared five transactions made by the
Bangladesh Bank hackers, the money went in two directions. On
Thursday, Feb. 4, the Fed's system sent $20 million to Sri Lanka
and $81 million to the Philippines.
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BRIEF-Merry Electronics adjusts conversion price of 1st series domestic unsecured convertible corporate bonds to T$110.9
* Says it adjusts conversion price of 1st series domestic
unsecured convertible corporate bonds to T$110.9, effective Aug.
13
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unsecured convertible corporate bonds to T$110.9, effective Aug.
13
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BRIEF-Piotr Tonski has stake in M4B reduced to 2.35 pct
* Piotr Tonski has stake in the company's reduced to 2.35
percent from 11.05 percent, following the company's capital
increase
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percent from 11.05 percent, following the company's capital
increase
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BRIEF-Alphachips to convert 4.36 bln won worth convertible bonds
* Says 4.36 billion won worth of its first convertible bonds
have been converted into 933,618 shares of the company at 4,670
won per share, as of July 21
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have been converted into 933,618 shares of the company at 4,670
won per share, as of July 21
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Publicis expects losing accounts in 2015 to hit sales in Q3
PARIS, July 21 (Reuters) - France's Publicis said
the loss of large accounts in the United States last year will
likely hamper sales in the third quarter after reporting a
better than expected underlying growth over the April-June
period.
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the loss of large accounts in the United States last year will
likely hamper sales in the third quarter after reporting a
better than expected underlying growth over the April-June
period.
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BRIEF-Tatwah Smartech's unit plans to sell 1.3 pct stake in China Unionpay Merchants Services
* Says its 30 percent owned payment service unit signs share
transfer agreement to sell 1.278 percent stake in China Unionpay
Merchant Services Co Ltd to an investment management firm for
200-250 million yuan ($29.97-$37.46 million)
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transfer agreement to sell 1.278 percent stake in China Unionpay
Merchant Services Co Ltd to an investment management firm for
200-250 million yuan ($29.97-$37.46 million)
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BRIEF-Kyland Technology to invest 20 mln yuan to set up information technology JV with partner
* Says it plans to invest 20 million yuan to set up a
Beijing-based information technology firm, with partner
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Beijing-based information technology firm, with partner
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BRIEF-Top Engineering signs 13.69 bln won contract with Chongqing HKC Optoelectronics Technology
* Says it signs a contract with Chongqing HKC
Optoelectronics Technology, to supply displayer panel
manufacturing equipment in China
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Optoelectronics Technology, to supply displayer panel
manufacturing equipment in China
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UPDATE 1-U.S. indicts KAT file sharing owner for copyright infringement
CHICAGO, July 20 (Reuters) - The owner of file-sharing
website KAT was indicted in the United States on Wednesday for
copyright infringement related to the distribution of more than
$1 billion worth of movies, video games, music recordings and
other content, U.S. justice officials said.
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website KAT was indicted in the United States on Wednesday for
copyright infringement related to the distribution of more than
$1 billion worth of movies, video games, music recordings and
other content, U.S. justice officials said.
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UPDATE 2-Intel's slowing data center growth overshadows strong profit
July 20 (Reuters) - Intel Corp on Wednesday
reported slower revenue growth at its data center business,
which makes semiconductors used in high-end servers,
overshadowing a better-than-expected quarterly profit.
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reported slower revenue growth at its data center business,
which makes semiconductors used in high-end servers,
overshadowing a better-than-expected quarterly profit.
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Smartphone app lets users decide fate of Netherlands refugees
NEW YORK, July 20 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Looking to
change public perception about migrants in the Netherlands, two
journalists have launched a Smartphone app that dramatizes the
asylum-seeking process and lets users ask tough questions of
would-be refugees.
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change public perception about migrants in the Netherlands, two
journalists have launched a Smartphone app that dramatizes the
asylum-seeking process and lets users ask tough questions of
would-be refugees.
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BRIEF-Symantec entered into amendment to credit agreement
* On July 18, 2016, co entered into amendment agreement,
dated as of July 18, 2016 to credit agreement, dated as of may
10, 2016
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dated as of July 18, 2016 to credit agreement, dated as of may
10, 2016
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UPDATE 1-Strong demand for chips buoys Qualcomm forecast
July 20 (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc forecast
current-quarter profit largely above market estimates as demand
for its mobile chips rose and the company made progress with its
licensees in China.
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current-quarter profit largely above market estimates as demand
for its mobile chips rose and the company made progress with its
licensees in China.
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Tesla's data collection may help it deflect Autopilot liability
NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) - The large volume of data Tesla
Motors Inc collects from its cars on the road has armed
it with information to publicly counter, and possibly legally
defend, claims about the safety of its Autopilot driving-assist
software, according to lawyers familiar with such cases.
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Motors Inc collects from its cars on the road has armed
it with information to publicly counter, and possibly legally
defend, claims about the safety of its Autopilot driving-assist
software, according to lawyers familiar with such cases.
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UPDATE 1-Southwest Airlines says investigating technical issues
July 20 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co is
investigating technical issues impacting all its online
platforms, the company tweeted on Wednesday.
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investigating technical issues impacting all its online
platforms, the company tweeted on Wednesday.
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Wells Fargo to roll out pilot robo adviser in first half of 2017
NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co's
wealth management business plans to roll out a pilot version of
a robo adviser service during the first half of 2017, a
spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
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wealth management business plans to roll out a pilot version of
a robo adviser service during the first half of 2017, a
spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Cegid Group H1 net income group share stable at 9.4 million euros
* H1 consolidated revenue 150.5 million euros ($165.55 million) versus 133.6 million euros
year ago
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year ago
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France says orders Microsoft to stop collecting excessive data by users
BRUSSELS, July 20 (Reuters) - The French data protection
authority issued a formal notice to Microsoft Corporation
to stop collecting excessive data from users without
their consent, it said on Wednesday.
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authority issued a formal notice to Microsoft Corporation
to stop collecting excessive data from users without
their consent, it said on Wednesday.
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Mind over gray matter: new map lays out brain's cerebral cortex
WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - Neuroscientists acting as
cartographers of the human mind have devised the most
comprehensive map ever made of the cerebral cortex, the part of
the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions such as
abstract thought, language and memory.
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cartographers of the human mind have devised the most
comprehensive map ever made of the cerebral cortex, the part of
the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions such as
abstract thought, language and memory.
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BRIEF-Witbe Net H1 revenue up at 6.5 million euros
* H1 revenue of 6.5 million euros ($7.15 million) versus 5.3 million euros year ago
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Source text: http://bit.ly/2a0x73t
Further company coverage:
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UPDATE 1-Electronics retailers, seeing sales bump, tap into Pokemon Go frenzy
July 20 (Reuters) - Electronics and smart-phone retailers
are seeing a jump in sales of mobile charging equipment since
Pokemon GO was released in the United States two weeks ago and
are now looking for more ways to drive potential customers into
stores through the wildly popular game.
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are seeing a jump in sales of mobile charging equipment since
Pokemon GO was released in the United States two weeks ago and
are now looking for more ways to drive potential customers into
stores through the wildly popular game.
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Electronics retailers, seeing sales bump, tap into Pokemon Go frenzy
July 20 (Reuters) - Electronics and smart-phone retailers
are seeing a jump in sales of mobile charging equipment since
Pokemon GO was released in the United States two weeks ago and
are now looking for more ways to drive potential customers into
stores through the wildly popular game.
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are seeing a jump in sales of mobile charging equipment since
Pokemon GO was released in the United States two weeks ago and
are now looking for more ways to drive potential customers into
stores through the wildly popular game.
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BRIEF-Temenos Group Q2 EBIT up 115 pct at $28.9 million
* IFRS EBIT was $28.9 million in Q2. Non-IFRS EBIT was $38.7
million in Q2 2016, 19 pct higher than in Q2 2015 in constant
currencies
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million in Q2 2016, 19 pct higher than in Q2 2015 in constant
currencies
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As exports struggle, Israel's economy faces slower growth
JERUSALEM, July 20 (Reuters) - For decades, Israel's high
growth was driven by exports of oranges, diamonds,
pharmaceuticals and software, but the picture is changing due to
weak global demand and a strong shekel.
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growth was driven by exports of oranges, diamonds,
pharmaceuticals and software, but the picture is changing due to
weak global demand and a strong shekel.
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Uber driver tells UK tribunal he earned less than the minimum wage
LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - An Uber driver told a
British tribunal on Wednesday he had earned less than the
minimum wage, despite the firm saying he received nearly three
times as much, in a case that could threaten the app's business
model.
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British tribunal on Wednesday he had earned less than the
minimum wage, despite the firm saying he received nearly three
times as much, in a case that could threaten the app's business
model.
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BRIEF-Sprinklr raises $105 mln at $1.8 bln valuation
* Sprinklr says funding round, which brings company's total
funding to $239 million, was led by Temasek
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funding to $239 million, was led by Temasek
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Warburg Pincus to buy stake in Hygiena
July 20 (Reuters) - Warburg Pincus LLC has agreed to invest
in U.S. environmental testing and sanitation company Hygiena
LLC, the private equity firm said on Wednesday, gaining exposure
to a business that grew sharply over the past decade.
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in U.S. environmental testing and sanitation company Hygiena
LLC, the private equity firm said on Wednesday, gaining exposure
to a business that grew sharply over the past decade.
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BREXIT WATCH-Latest developments in aftermath of Brexit vote
* Graphic on Brexit impact http://reut.rs/2aqnwkw
LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - Britain's June 23 referendum
decision to leave the European Union has had far-reaching
consequences for the world's economy, businesses, investors and
politics. Following are the main developments:
July 20
From the it-all-depends-on-who-you-are department:
Appliance-maker Electrolux's CEO Jonas Samuelson tells us
the weaker pound - around 10 percent down vs euro since the
Brexit vote - means his com
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LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - Britain's June 23 referendum
decision to leave the European Union has had far-reaching
consequences for the world's economy, businesses, investors and
politics. Following are the main developments:
July 20
From the it-all-depends-on-who-you-are department:
Appliance-maker Electrolux's CEO Jonas Samuelson tells us
the weaker pound - around 10 percent down vs euro since the
Brexit vote - means his com
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
July 20 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1000 GMT on
Wednesday:
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acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1000 GMT on
Wednesday:
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BRIEF-SIMMTECH gets 16.7 pct stake in STJ Holdings for 1.82 bln won
* Says it acquires 17,000 shares, or 16.7 percent stake in
STJ Holdings, for 1.82 billion won
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STJ Holdings, for 1.82 billion won
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BRIEF-Shenzhen Fenda Technology to issue 400 mln yuan bonds
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($1 = 6.6731 Chinese yuan renminbi)
(Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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UPDATE 1-ASML's net bookings lifted by orders for its newest machines
* Stock top performer in Amsterdam, up 3.1 pct
(Adds CEO comment, EUV orders, analyst quotes)
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(Adds CEO comment, EUV orders, analyst quotes)
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BRIEF-Just Eat sells stake in Mexico business
* Completed sale of hellofood brazil to if-je 1 , its brazil
joint venture, as previously contemplated.
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joint venture, as previously contemplated.
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REFILE-ASML's second-quarter profit beats estimates
July 20 (Reuters) - ASML Holding reported a
better-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday as customers
have started taking shipments of its newest tool.
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better-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday as customers
have started taking shipments of its newest tool.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
BRIEF-Eighting to retire treasury shares on Aug.11
* Says co plans to retire entire all its common stock owned
by the co, before the Colopl's acquisition effective date
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by the co, before the Colopl's acquisition effective date
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UPDATE 1-SAP Q2 oper profit beats expectations on licence growth
* CEO says experienced no impact from Brexit vote
(Adds more revenue, oper margin, background)
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(Adds more revenue, oper margin, background)
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BRIEF-Gemalto supplies data encryption solution to YES Bank
* YES Bank secures mobile payment transactions
with data encryption solution from Gemalto
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with data encryption solution from Gemalto
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BRIEF-Beijing VRV Software establishes information technology jv
* Says it invested 19.6 million yuan and established an
information technology jv in Beijing on July 14, with other
three Beijing-based entities
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information technology jv in Beijing on July 14, with other
three Beijing-based entities
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BRIEF-Mixi completes repurchase of 2.5 mln shares for 10 bln yen
* Says it completed repurchase of 2.5 million shares for
10.00 billion yen in total, on July 19
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10.00 billion yen in total, on July 19
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S.Korea won, shares slide on dollar strength, IMF growth cut
* Investors turning away from risky assets as IMF cut growth
* Foreigners set to be stock-buyers for 10 straight days
SEOUL, July 20 (Reuters) - The South Korean won and
shares slumped early on Wednesday as the greenback rose to a
four-month high on positive U.S. economic data and risk-aversion
returned after the International Monetary Fund cut global growth
forecasts.
The won was quoted at 1,139.3 as of 0211 GMT,
down 0.3 percent compared with Tuesday's close of 1,135.5.
The Ko
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* Foreigners set to be stock-buyers for 10 straight days
SEOUL, July 20 (Reuters) - The South Korean won and
shares slumped early on Wednesday as the greenback rose to a
four-month high on positive U.S. economic data and risk-aversion
returned after the International Monetary Fund cut global growth
forecasts.
The won was quoted at 1,139.3 as of 0211 GMT,
down 0.3 percent compared with Tuesday's close of 1,135.5.
The Ko
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BRIEF-CUROCOM to issue convertible bonds worth 6 bln won
* Says it will issue the 15th unregistered/unsecured private
convertible bonds, raising 6 billion won in proceeds
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convertible bonds, raising 6 billion won in proceeds
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UPDATE 2-Cloud business boosts Microsoft's quarterly revenue, shares rise
July 19 (Reuters) - Sharp growth in its commercial cloud
computing business helped lift Microsoft Corp's
quarterly revenue above Wall Street's expectations, sending the
technology company's shares up more than 4 percent in
after-hours trading.
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computing business helped lift Microsoft Corp's
quarterly revenue above Wall Street's expectations, sending the
technology company's shares up more than 4 percent in
after-hours trading.
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BRIEF-Techwing signs 7 bln won contract with Micron Semiconductor Asia Pte
* Says it signs a contract with Micron Semiconductor Asia
Pte, to supply semiconductor inspection equipment
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Pte, to supply semiconductor inspection equipment
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Seattle judge hears challenge to Uber, Lyft union law
SEATTLE, July 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Tuesday
wrestled with whether a lawsuit could proceed against the city
of Seattle over a local law which allows Uber and Lyft drivers
to unionize.
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wrestled with whether a lawsuit could proceed against the city
of Seattle over a local law which allows Uber and Lyft drivers
to unionize.
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BRIEF-Microsoft Corp CFO says expect full year operating expense between $31.1 bln-$31.4 bln - Conf call
* In q4 we did see additional softness in brazil, middle
east, and Africa, which were impacted by macroeconomic
headwinds- Conf call
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east, and Africa, which were impacted by macroeconomic
headwinds- Conf call
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Brazil top court suspends ruling blocking WhatsApp message app
SAO PAULO, July 19 (Reuters) - Brazil's Federal Surpreme
Court on Tuesday suspended a ruling by a low-tier judge ordering
wireless phone carriers to block access to Facebook Inc's
WhatsApp, the third such decision against the popular phone
messaging app in eight months.
(Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Andrew Hay)
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Court on Tuesday suspended a ruling by a low-tier judge ordering
wireless phone carriers to block access to Facebook Inc's
WhatsApp, the third such decision against the popular phone
messaging app in eight months.
(Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Andrew Hay)
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UPDATE 3-BlackBerry inks security software deals, shares slip
NEW YORK/TORONTO, July 19 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd
sought to bolster its security credentials with a string of
small deals on Tuesday but analysts said the jury was still out
on the success of its turnaround and push into software.
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sought to bolster its security credentials with a string of
small deals on Tuesday but analysts said the jury was still out
on the success of its turnaround and push into software.
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CORRECTED-Dorsey's Square starts up UK operation for first European foray
STOCKHOLM/SAN FRANCISCO, July 19 (Reuters) - Square Inc
, the mobile payments company run by Twitter Inc
CEO Jack Dorsey, has incorporated a business called Squareup
Europe Ltd in Britain, registration documents show, lining
itself up for what could be its first foray into Europe.
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, the mobile payments company run by Twitter Inc
CEO Jack Dorsey, has incorporated a business called Squareup
Europe Ltd in Britain, registration documents show, lining
itself up for what could be its first foray into Europe.
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UPDATE 1-Ubisoft confident of shareholders support to rebuff Vivendi
PARIS, July 19 (Reuters) - French video games maker Ubisoft
is confident that a majority of shareholders will back
its independence from media giant Vivendi, Chief
Financial Officer Alain Martinez said on Tuesday.
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is confident that a majority of shareholders will back
its independence from media giant Vivendi, Chief
Financial Officer Alain Martinez said on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Elon Musk "will be working at Tesla on Autopilot & Model 3 today" - Tweet
* Elon Musk - "Will be working at Tesla on Autopilot & Model
3 today, then aiming to pull an all-nighter and complete the
master product plan" - Tweet
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3 today, then aiming to pull an all-nighter and complete the
master product plan" - Tweet
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UPDATE 3-Tesla shortens web address, mum on formal name change
DETROIT, July 19 (Reuters) - Electric vehicle maker Tesla
Motors Inc has changed its internet address from
teslamotors.com to tesla.com, hinting at a possible company name
change as part of CEO Elon Musk's latest and still undisclosed
"master plan."
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Motors Inc has changed its internet address from
teslamotors.com to tesla.com, hinting at a possible company name
change as part of CEO Elon Musk's latest and still undisclosed
"master plan."
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BRIEF-BlueVine announces appointment of Eric Sager as its chief revenue officer
* Announced appointment of Eric Sager, formerly head of
sales at square, as its chief revenue officer
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sales at square, as its chief revenue officer
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UPDATE 1-Netflix shares drop as customer additions slow unexpectedly
July 19 (Reuters) - Netflix Inc's shares fell as
much as 14 percent on Tuesday after the video streaming company
signed up far fewer subscribers than expected in the latest
quarter and offered up little hope that things would improve
soon.
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much as 14 percent on Tuesday after the video streaming company
signed up far fewer subscribers than expected in the latest
quarter and offered up little hope that things would improve
soon.
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UPDATE 1-Twitter signs streaming deal with NBA for non-game programming
July 19 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc said on Tuesday it
had signed a deal with the NBA to stream exclusive non-game
programming, pushing deeper into sports streaming as it seeks
new ways to attract users.
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had signed a deal with the NBA to stream exclusive non-game
programming, pushing deeper into sports streaming as it seeks
new ways to attract users.
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BlackBerry signs U.S. government deals in software push
July 19 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd said it had
signed a five-year, multi-million dollar deal to run emergency
notifications for the U.S. Senate, among a handful of small
deals the company has signed as the company shifts its focus to
software from smartphones.
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signed a five-year, multi-million dollar deal to run emergency
notifications for the U.S. Senate, among a handful of small
deals the company has signed as the company shifts its focus to
software from smartphones.
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UPDATE 1-India's Wipro sees low growth in Q2, cautions on Brexit
* Facing headwinds in India, Middle East businesses - CEO
(Adds executive comments, result details)
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(Adds executive comments, result details)
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