* Strengthens its position as a business renewal partner for financial services customers -
acquires Emric
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RPT-After Apple, EU may focus on companies closer to home
BRUSSELS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Multinational companies can
expect the European Commission to press on with a crack down on
sweetheart tax deals after handing Apple a breathtaking demand
for 13 billion euros, officials and experts said on Wednesday.
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expect the European Commission to press on with a crack down on
sweetheart tax deals after handing Apple a breathtaking demand
for 13 billion euros, officials and experts said on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Posten Norge selects Gemalto ID verification
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BRIEF-Top Engineering signs contract worth of 6.69 bln won
* Says it signs contract with LG Display (China) Co., Ltd.,
to provide display panel manufacture equipment
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to provide display panel manufacture equipment
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EU business lobby warns of protectionist backlash if China doesn't open market
BEIJING, Sept 1 (Reuters) - A top European business lobby
warned China on Thursday that it risked a protectionist backlash
unless it opened its markets faster to foreign investment,
saying the current unbalanced access for foreign companies was
"not politically sustainable".
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warned China on Thursday that it risked a protectionist backlash
unless it opened its markets faster to foreign investment,
saying the current unbalanced access for foreign companies was
"not politically sustainable".
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China official services PMI expands at slightly slower pace in August
BEIJING, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Activity in China's services
industry expanded again in August, but at a slightly slower pace
than in the previous month, an official survey showed on
Thursday.
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industry expanded again in August, but at a slightly slower pace
than in the previous month, an official survey showed on
Thursday.
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Samsung Elec shares open down as firm flags Galaxy Note problem
SEOUL, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Shares of South Korea's Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd opened lower on Thursday as the
firm flagged further supply problems for its new Galaxy Note 7
smartphone amid claims of battery explosions.
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Electronics Co Ltd opened lower on Thursday as the
firm flagged further supply problems for its new Galaxy Note 7
smartphone amid claims of battery explosions.
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BRIEF-Interactive says upon termination of merger agreement, co to pay parent fee of $43 mln
* Upon termination of merger agreement under specified
circumstances, co to pay parent termination fee of $43 million
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circumstances, co to pay parent termination fee of $43 million
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U.S. tax code may allow dramatic retaliation in EU Apple case
WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. tax law gives the Obama
administration power to double tax rates for European companies
should it choose to dramatically escalate a dispute with the
European Union over Apple's tax bill.
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administration power to double tax rates for European companies
should it choose to dramatically escalate a dispute with the
European Union over Apple's tax bill.
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Salesforce.com's quarterly revenue rises 25 percent
Aug 31 (Reuters) - Cloud software maker Salesforce.com Inc
reported a 25 percent rise in quarterly revenue as
demand for its web-based sales and marketing software increased.
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reported a 25 percent rise in quarterly revenue as
demand for its web-based sales and marketing software increased.
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Cloud management company Box's quarterly revenue jumps 30 pct
Aug 31 (Reuters) - Cloud management company Box Inc's
quarterly revenue jumped 30.3 percent as the company
added customers.
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quarterly revenue jumped 30.3 percent as the company
added customers.
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UPDATE 1-Infoblox begins negotiations to sell itself - sources
Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. network security firm Infoblox Inc
has launched a process to sell itself after it received
buyout interest from private equity firms and it came under
pressure from activist fund Starboard Value LP, people familiar
with the matter said.
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has launched a process to sell itself after it received
buyout interest from private equity firms and it came under
pressure from activist fund Starboard Value LP, people familiar
with the matter said.
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BRIEF- i3D allots 45 series BW bonds
* Issues and allots 45 series BW bonds of total nominal
value of 450,000 zlotys ($114,975)
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value of 450,000 zlotys ($114,975)
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UPDATE 2-Cooperman on CNBC says U.S. equities 'fairly but fully valued'
NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Hedge fund investor Leon
Cooperman, the chief executive of Omega Advisors, said Wednesday
on CNBC that equity markets are "fairly but fully valued."
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Cooperman, the chief executive of Omega Advisors, said Wednesday
on CNBC that equity markets are "fairly but fully valued."
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Irish cabinet fails to agree on Apple appeal, to meet again-source
DUBLIN, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Ireland's cabinet could not agree
on Wednesday on whether to appeal a European Commission ruling
against Dublin's tax dealings with Apple and will meet
for further talks later this week, a government source told
Reuters.
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on Wednesday on whether to appeal a European Commission ruling
against Dublin's tax dealings with Apple and will meet
for further talks later this week, a government source told
Reuters.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Treasury says EU's Apple tax ruling aimed at U.S. companies
WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury sought to
keep pressure on the European Union to rescind a ruling that
Apple Inc pay up to $14.5 billion in back taxes, a move
Washington says breaches international tax rules and sets the
stage for more actions against U.S. companies.
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keep pressure on the European Union to rescind a ruling that
Apple Inc pay up to $14.5 billion in back taxes, a move
Washington says breaches international tax rules and sets the
stage for more actions against U.S. companies.
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U.S. Treasury says EU apple ruling not good for European economy
WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The European Commission's
order that Apple pay back taxes to Ireland could hurt Europe's
economic outlook, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said on
Wednesday.
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order that Apple pay back taxes to Ireland could hurt Europe's
economic outlook, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said on
Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Lisa Bahash named senior vice president for automotive and transportation
* Lisa Bahash named senior vice president, automotive and
transportation
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BRIEF-Wuxi Hodgen Technology to supply electronics products to Finland's Efore
* Says it signs contract worth 20.8-31.2 million euros
($23.16-$34.74 million) to supply electronics products to
Finland's Efore Oyj
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($23.16-$34.74 million) to supply electronics products to
Finland's Efore Oyj
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BRIEF-Sina announces distribution of Weibo shares
* Sina will distribute one Weibo class A ordinary share to
holder of each ten Sina ordinary shares
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holder of each ten Sina ordinary shares
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BRIEF-Hyrican Informationssysteme H1 EBT at 251,000 euros
* H1 revenues of 12.42 million euros ($13.83 million), which
was slightly higher than compared to the same period last year
(prev. 12.34 million euros)
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was slightly higher than compared to the same period last year
(prev. 12.34 million euros)
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REFILE-Call center software maker Genesys to buy rival Interactive
Aug 31 (Reuters) - Call center software maker Genesys said
it would buy rival Interactive Intelligence Group Inc
in a deal valued at about $1.4 billion.
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it would buy rival Interactive Intelligence Group Inc
in a deal valued at about $1.4 billion.
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BRIEF-Beijing Forever Technology to raise up to 850 mln yuan in private placement
* Says it aims to raise up to 850 million yuan ($127.28
million) in private placement of shares to fund projects,
replenish capital
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million) in private placement of shares to fund projects,
replenish capital
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BRIEF-Solar completes share buy-back programme
* After completion of share buy-back programme, solar owns 622,315 treasury shares,
corresponding to 7.86 percent of its total share capital and 3.88 percent of votes
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corresponding to 7.86 percent of its total share capital and 3.88 percent of votes
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BRIEF-China Transinfo's shareholder Unisplendour has reduced stakes in the company
* Says shareholder Unisplendour Corp has reduced stakes in
the company to 4.99 percent from 5.07 percent on Aug 30
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the company to 4.99 percent from 5.07 percent on Aug 30
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Philippine tech firm Audiowav plans up to $57 mln IPO
MANILA, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Philippine technology company
Audiowav Media Inc has filed a prospectus for an initial public
offering of up to 2.66 billion pesos ($57.11 million), the
corporate regulator said on Wednesday, in what could be the
country's third IPO this year.
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Audiowav Media Inc has filed a prospectus for an initial public
offering of up to 2.66 billion pesos ($57.11 million), the
corporate regulator said on Wednesday, in what could be the
country's third IPO this year.
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Opera Software to decide dividend after closing Golden Brick deal
* Opera Software sees room for dividend payment after
closing transaction in which Golden Brick buys browser business
for $575 mln
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closing transaction in which Golden Brick buys browser business
for $575 mln
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BRIEF-EOH Holdings sees FY HEPS up between 20-30 pct
* Fy headline earnings per share is expected to be between
690 cents and 748 cents, reflecting an increase of between 20
pct and 30 pct
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690 cents and 748 cents, reflecting an increase of between 20
pct and 30 pct
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
BRIEF-GWS Production signs partner agreement with Athena Risk Ltd
* Signs partner agreement with Athena Risk Ltd, provider of support and assistance to
personnel and organizations working and travelling to developing and emerging markets
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personnel and organizations working and travelling to developing and emerging markets
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BRIEF-Opera Software Q2 EBITDA as expected, keeps 2016 guidance
* Opera Software q2 revenues $162.9 million (Reuters poll
$169 million) and vs $146.2 mln in q2 2015
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$169 million) and vs $146.2 mln in q2 2015
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RPT-BRIEF-Opera Software Q2 EBITDA as expected, keeps 2016 guidance
* Opera Software q2 revenues $162.9 million (Reuters poll
$169 million) and vs $146.2 mln in q2 2015
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$169 million) and vs $146.2 mln in q2 2015
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BRIEF-ICD signs contract worth 9.7 bln won
* Says it signs contract with Samsung Display Co., Ltd., to
provide FPD manufacture equipment
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provide FPD manufacture equipment
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BRIEF-BUGS to buy 70 pct stake in HOWentertainment for 11 bln won
* Says it plans to buy 70 percent stake (18,781 shares) in
HOWentertainment, for 11 billion won
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HOWentertainment, for 11 billion won
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Pacific trade pact remains top issue for Obama administration
WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The successful conclusion of
the Trans Pacific Partnership trade talks remains the top
legislative item for the United States, a top economic adviser
to President Barack Obama said on Tuesday.
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the Trans Pacific Partnership trade talks remains the top
legislative item for the United States, a top economic adviser
to President Barack Obama said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 6-EU hits Apple with 13 billion euro Irish tax demand
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(Adds share move, analyst on chances of winning appeal, Apple
CFO comment)
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BRIEF-Connecture files for offering of 13.41 mln shares of common stock
* Files for offering of 13.41 million shares of common stock
by the selling stockholders - SEC filing
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by the selling stockholders - SEC filing
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UPDATE 2-EU ruling on Apple stirs calls for U.S. tax reform
WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A European Commission order
requiring Apple Inc to pay Ireland $13 billion euros
($14.5 billion) in unpaid taxes on Tuesday drew swift rebukes
from the Obama administration and lawmakers in Congress, while
reigniting calls for U.S. tax reform.
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requiring Apple Inc to pay Ireland $13 billion euros
($14.5 billion) in unpaid taxes on Tuesday drew swift rebukes
from the Obama administration and lawmakers in Congress, while
reigniting calls for U.S. tax reform.
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UPDATE 2-Twitter to share ad revenue on videos by U.S. users
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc on Tuesday stepped
up its battle to attract video talent to its platform, saying it
will allow U.S. users who upload a video to share in any
advertising revenue it generates.
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up its battle to attract video talent to its platform, saying it
will allow U.S. users who upload a video to share in any
advertising revenue it generates.
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BRIEF-Google to partner with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial to launch Android Pay inside Japan - Nikkei
* Google will partner with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to
launch its digital wallet platform inside Japan as soon as
autumn - Nikkei
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launch its digital wallet platform inside Japan as soon as
autumn - Nikkei
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UPDATE 1-Kaepernick anthem protest prompts backlash from NFL greats
NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's sideline protest during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a National Football League pre-season game last week has generated criticism from current and former NFL stars.
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Uber hires senior Target executive
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Global ride-hailing service Uber
Technologies Inc said it had hired Jeff Jones, chief
marketing officer at Target Corp, to be president of its
flagship ride-sharing business.
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Technologies Inc said it had hired Jeff Jones, chief
marketing officer at Target Corp, to be president of its
flagship ride-sharing business.
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BRIEF-Canon sees oper profit of 7 bln yen in segment that includes Canon Tokki for FY ending Dec - Nikkei
* Tokyo Electron aims to boost operating profit at its
display production equipment business to at least 12 billion yen
in fiscal 2019 - Nikkei
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display production equipment business to at least 12 billion yen
in fiscal 2019 - Nikkei
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Washington warns of strain on EU economic relationship after Apple ruling
WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A European Commission order
requiring Apple Inc to pay $13 billion euros ($14.5
billion) in taxes on Tuesday drew swift and angry rebukes from
the Obama administration and lawmakers in Congress, while
reigniting calls for international tax reform.
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requiring Apple Inc to pay $13 billion euros ($14.5
billion) in taxes on Tuesday drew swift and angry rebukes from
the Obama administration and lawmakers in Congress, while
reigniting calls for international tax reform.
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UPDATE 2-Google cloud unit close to winning PayPal business - CNBC
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google is close
to winning PayPal Holdings Inc as a client for its
cloud business, potentially beating out Amazon.com Inc
and Microsoft Corp, CNBC reported on Tuesday.
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to winning PayPal Holdings Inc as a client for its
cloud business, potentially beating out Amazon.com Inc
and Microsoft Corp, CNBC reported on Tuesday.
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Kaepernick protest prompts backlash from NFL greats
NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Colin Kaepernick's sideline protest during the playing of "The
Star-Spangled Banner" at a National Football League pre-season
game last week has generated criticism from current and former
NFL stars.
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Colin Kaepernick's sideline protest during the playing of "The
Star-Spangled Banner" at a National Football League pre-season
game last week has generated criticism from current and former
NFL stars.
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Want to detect gluten on the go? There's a device for that
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A California startup has
developed a portable technology that will allow consumers to
test their food for gluten on the go.
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developed a portable technology that will allow consumers to
test their food for gluten on the go.
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BRIEF-Tobii says in collaboration with gaming brand Alienware
* Tobii AB announces a collaboration with Alienware, Dell's
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high-performance PC gaming brand.
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Q&A-Why the EU says Apple must pay Ireland $14.5 billion in tax
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The European Commission (EC)
ordered Apple Inc. to pay Ireland unpaid taxes of up to
13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) on Tuesday as it ruled the firm
had received illegal state aid.
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ordered Apple Inc. to pay Ireland unpaid taxes of up to
13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) on Tuesday as it ruled the firm
had received illegal state aid.
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BRIEF-Visa and Uber to provide Uber local offers
* Visa Inc and Uber announce Uber local offers, a way for
riders to get discounted rides by using Visa credit card on file
with uber at local merchants
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BRIEF-Shyft Analytics raised $12.5 million in Series B funding
* Raised $12.5 million in Series B funding led by Mckesson
Ventures and Medidata Solutions
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Irish finance minister says EU Apple tax ruling bizarre, political
DUBLIN, Aug 30 (Reuters) - An order by European Union
antitrust regulators for Apple to pay up to 13 billion
euros ($14.5 billion) in taxes is a bizarre exercise in
politics, Ireland's finance minister said on Tuesday.
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antitrust regulators for Apple to pay up to 13 billion
euros ($14.5 billion) in taxes is a bizarre exercise in
politics, Ireland's finance minister said on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Loeb will invest $1.5 million and add directors to company's board
* Loeb Holding Corporation will invest U.S. $1.5 million and
add directors to company's board
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add directors to company's board
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Kenya close to ending drought crises, says local scientist award winner
NAIROBI, Aug 30 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Kenya is on
its way to breaking the devastating cycle of drought, poverty
and hunger over the next decade, a leading scientist said as he
was named winner of a prestigious award.
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its way to breaking the devastating cycle of drought, poverty
and hunger over the next decade, a leading scientist said as he
was named winner of a prestigious award.
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German minister says no sense in ending talks but TTIP has failed
BERLIN, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German Economy Minister Sigmar
Gabriel said on Tuesday there would not be an official
declaration that negotiations on a free trade deal between the
United States and the European Union had ended without an
agreement although talks had de facto failed.
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Gabriel said on Tuesday there would not be an official
declaration that negotiations on a free trade deal between the
United States and the European Union had ended without an
agreement although talks had de facto failed.
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BRIEF-dgap-adhoc süss microtec ag supervisory board appoints dr. Franz richter as new president and chief executive officer (ceo)
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Franz richter as new president and chief executive officer (ceo)
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BRIEF-Jiangsu Etern to raise stake in Beijing network tech firm to 43 pct, via stake acquisition and capital injection
* Says it plans to raise stake in a Beijing network tech
firm to 43 percent from 0 percent, via stake acquisition and
capital injection
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firm to 43 percent from 0 percent, via stake acquisition and
capital injection
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Ireland "disagrees profoundly" with EU on Apple tax bill
DUBLIN, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Ireland disagrees profoundly with
the European Commission's ruling against its tax dealings with
Apple Inc, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said on
Tuesday ahead of seeking cabinet approval to appeal.
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the European Commission's ruling against its tax dealings with
Apple Inc, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said on
Tuesday ahead of seeking cabinet approval to appeal.
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Volvo Cars says to hire 400 engineers to spearhead high-tech push
STOCKHOLM, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Chinese-owned Volvo Car Group
said on Tuesday it would recruit about 400 new engineers over
the coming year to bolster development efforts in safety
technology, autonomous driving and electrification.
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said on Tuesday it would recruit about 400 new engineers over
the coming year to bolster development efforts in safety
technology, autonomous driving and electrification.
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BRIEF-Insigma Technology to sell 49 pct stake in IT unit at 63.7 mln yuan
* Says it will sell 49 percent stake in a Hangzhou-based IT
wholly owned subsidiary at 63.7 million yuan to a Hangzhou-based
system engineering company
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wholly owned subsidiary at 63.7 million yuan to a Hangzhou-based
system engineering company
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BRIEF-Creo plans merger with five units
* Says it plans to merge with its five wholly owned units
(three subsidiary and two sub-subsidiaries), effective on April
1, 2017
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(three subsidiary and two sub-subsidiaries), effective on April
1, 2017
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Monday, August 29, 2016
BRIEF-Fisco unit to dissolve two British Virgin Islands units
* Says its unit, SJI Inc, plans to dissolve two
units Hua Shen Trading(International)Limited and Rapid Capital
Hoidings Limited, which are based in British Virgin Islands
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units Hua Shen Trading(International)Limited and Rapid Capital
Hoidings Limited, which are based in British Virgin Islands
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BRIEF-TerraSem receives patent
* Says it receives patent on Aug. 30, for semiconductor chip
package for image sensor and method for manufacturing thereof
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package for image sensor and method for manufacturing thereof
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BRIEF-Yahoo Japan to raise stake in eBook Initiative Japan to 44.6 pct from 0 pct
* Says the co, the unit of SoftBank Group Corp,
will buy 2.3 million shares of eBook Initiative Japan Co Ltd
for 2.67 billion yen via takeover bid
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will buy 2.3 million shares of eBook Initiative Japan Co Ltd
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Taiwan stocks up with overseas markets; tech shares drag
TAIPEI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose on Tuesday
boosted by a bounce in overseas markets but the gains were
limited on profit-taking in key heavyweight tech stocks.
Asian shares were higher on doubts the Federal Reserve
really would hike rates as soon as September as investors
continued to count on more policy stimulus elsewhere in the
world.
As of 0133 GMT, the main TAIEX index rose 0.1
percent to 9,119.56, after closing down 0.2 percent in
the previous session.
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boosted by a bounce in overseas markets but the gains were
limited on profit-taking in key heavyweight tech stocks.
Asian shares were higher on doubts the Federal Reserve
really would hike rates as soon as September as investors
continued to count on more policy stimulus elsewhere in the
world.
As of 0133 GMT, the main TAIEX index rose 0.1
percent to 9,119.56, after closing down 0.2 percent in
the previous session.
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BRIEF-Hysonic receives patent
* Says it receives patent on Aug. 29, for camera actuator
with function of auto-focus and image stabilize
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with function of auto-focus and image stabilize
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BRIEF-Zhone gets letter from Nasdaq stating proposed merger with Dasan Networks would require it to satisfy initial listing standards
* On August 26,co received letter from Nasdaq stating that
proposed merger with Dasan Networks would require co to satisfy
initial listing standards
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proposed merger with Dasan Networks would require co to satisfy
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BRIEF-Zaio Q2 loss per share c$0.01
* Q2 revenue rose 164 percent to C$1.25 million
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UPDATE 2-FBI detects breaches against two state voter systems
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Federal Bureau of
Investigation has found breaches in Illinois and Arizona's voter
registration databases and is urging states to increase computer
security ahead of the Nov. 8 presidential election, according to
a U.S. official familiar with the probe.
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Investigation has found breaches in Illinois and Arizona's voter
registration databases and is urging states to increase computer
security ahead of the Nov. 8 presidential election, according to
a U.S. official familiar with the probe.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. appeals court dismisses AT&T data throttling lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court in
California on Monday dismissed a U.S. government lawsuit that
accused AT&T Inc of deception for reducing internet speeds
for customers with unlimited mobile data plans once their use
exceeded certain levels.
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California on Monday dismissed a U.S. government lawsuit that
accused AT&T Inc of deception for reducing internet speeds
for customers with unlimited mobile data plans once their use
exceeded certain levels.
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UPDATE 1-Germany wants Facebook to take initiative in fight against online hate
BERLIN, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Germany's interior minister
visited Facebook's offices in Berlin on Monday and said
it should be more proactive in removing forbidden content from
its social network platform.
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visited Facebook's offices in Berlin on Monday and said
it should be more proactive in removing forbidden content from
its social network platform.
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Germany wants Facebook to take initiative in fight against online hate
BERLIN, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The German government wants
Facebook to be more proactive in monitoring and, if
necessary, removing forbidden as well as offensive content from
its social network platform.
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Facebook to be more proactive in monitoring and, if
necessary, removing forbidden as well as offensive content from
its social network platform.
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CORRECTED-India's Bharti Airtel cuts mobile data prices as new rival Jio looms
MUMBAI, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Bharti Airtel Ltd,
India's top mobile phone carrier, cut prices of its mobile data
services on a special plan on Monday, accelerating discounts in
the highly competitive market as the entry of a new rival looms.
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India's top mobile phone carrier, cut prices of its mobile data
services on a special plan on Monday, accelerating discounts in
the highly competitive market as the entry of a new rival looms.
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FBI detects breaches against two state voter systems
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The FBI is urging U.S.
election officials to increase computer security after it
uncovered evidence that hackers have targeted two state election
databases in recent weeks, according to a confidential advisory.
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election officials to increase computer security after it
uncovered evidence that hackers have targeted two state election
databases in recent weeks, according to a confidential advisory.
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BRIEF-TCL in framework agreement to invest in TFT-LCD, AMOLED projects worth 46.5 bln yuan
* Says it signs framework agreement to invest in TFT-LCD,
AMOLED projects worth about 46.5 billion yuan ($6.96 billion) in
Shenzhen
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AMOLED projects worth about 46.5 billion yuan ($6.96 billion) in
Shenzhen
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UPDATE 1-Tobii CEO says new order a step in eye-tracking inroads in gaming
** Swedish eye-tracking firm Tobii wins its
second volume order within computer gaming, seen as a target
segment for the firm's Tech unit, which is still loss-making
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second volume order within computer gaming, seen as a target
segment for the firm's Tech unit, which is still loss-making
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BRIEF-Jetway Information to repurchase 6 mln shares
* Says it will repurchase 6,000,000 shares of its common
stock (a 5 percent stake) during the period from Aug. 30 to Oct.
29
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stock (a 5 percent stake) during the period from Aug. 30 to Oct.
29
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Link Mobility targets NOK 300 mln in acquisitions next few years
* Mobile messaging company Link Mobility CEO Arild
Hustad says targets acquisitions with annual revenues of around
900 million Norwegian crowns ($108.52 million) by 2018
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Hustad says targets acquisitions with annual revenues of around
900 million Norwegian crowns ($108.52 million) by 2018
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Sunday, August 28, 2016
RPT--Taiwan stocks fall on weaker overseas markets, technical selling in TSMC
TAIPEI, Aug 29 (Reuters) - TAIPEI, Aug 29 (Reuters) -
Taiwan stocks fell on Monday tracking weakness in overseas
markets and on technical selling in heavyweight chipmaker TSMC
.
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Taiwan stocks fell on Monday tracking weakness in overseas
markets and on technical selling in heavyweight chipmaker TSMC
.
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BRIEF-DHC Software to set up three units
* Says it plans to set up intelligent technology unit in
Zhejiang, with registered capital of 50 million yuan
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Zhejiang, with registered capital of 50 million yuan
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BRIEF-SZZT Electronics's stake in photoelectric unit to be lowered to 83.3 pct from 100 pct
* Says the co's stake in Shenzhen-based photoelectric unit
will be lowered to 83.3 percent from 100 percent, due to
external investment
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will be lowered to 83.3 percent from 100 percent, due to
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UPDATE 1-Box Office: 'Don't Breathe' Scares Up $26.1 Million As Hot Summer for Horror Continues
LOS ANGELES, Aug 28 (Variety.com) - "Don't Breathe," a
twisty story of a group of teenage delinquents who pick the
wrong house to burglarize, dominated the late summer box office,
debuting to a potent $26.1 million and topping charts. It joins
a long list of recent horror films such as "The Purge: Election
Year," "The Conjuring 2," "Lights Out," and "The Shallows" that
have all found success with audiences. It's a genre that's
particularly attractive to studios, because these films don't
require
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twisty story of a group of teenage delinquents who pick the
wrong house to burglarize, dominated the late summer box office,
debuting to a potent $26.1 million and topping charts. It joins
a long list of recent horror films such as "The Purge: Election
Year," "The Conjuring 2," "Lights Out," and "The Shallows" that
have all found success with audiences. It's a genre that's
particularly attractive to studios, because these films don't
require
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Uber, Careem suspend services in UAE capital
ABU DHABI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Ride-hailing services Uber
and Careem have suspended services in Abu Dhabi, the
capital of the United Arab Emirates, since Saturday and did not
know when they could resume operations, they said on Sunday.
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and Careem have suspended services in Abu Dhabi, the
capital of the United Arab Emirates, since Saturday and did not
know when they could resume operations, they said on Sunday.
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Box Office: 'Don't Breathe' Scares Up $26.1 Million As Hot Summer for Horror Continues
LOS ANGELES, Aug 28 (Variety.com) - "Don't Breathe," a
twisty story of a group of teenage delinquents who pick the
wrong house to burglarize, dominated the late summer box office,
debuting to a potent $26.1 million and topping charts. It joins
a long list of recent horror films such as "The Purge: Election
Year," "The Conjuring 2," "Lights Out," and "The Shallows" that
have all found success with audiences. It's a genre that's
particularly attractive to studios, because these films don't
require
Read more
twisty story of a group of teenage delinquents who pick the
wrong house to burglarize, dominated the late summer box office,
debuting to a potent $26.1 million and topping charts. It joins
a long list of recent horror films such as "The Purge: Election
Year," "The Conjuring 2," "Lights Out," and "The Shallows" that
have all found success with audiences. It's a genre that's
particularly attractive to studios, because these films don't
require
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Saturday, August 27, 2016
BRIEF-Apple reports stock award of 1.26 mln shares of common stock to CEO Tim Cook - SEC filing
* Apple CEO Tim Cook sold 334,000 shares of co's common
stock at prices between 107.07/shr to 107.73/shr between Aug 24
and Aug 25 - SEC filing
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stock at prices between 107.07/shr to 107.73/shr between Aug 24
and Aug 25 - SEC filing
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Friday, August 26, 2016
BRIEF-Garmin Ltd - to embark on $200 mln campus expansion
* Breaking ground on a $200 million facility expansion at
its Olathe, Kansas campus
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BRIEF-Rackspace enters into a $4.3 bln transaction to become a private company through an acquisition
* Rackspace enters into a $4.3 billion transaction to become
a private company through an acquisition led by certain funds
managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management
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a private company through an acquisition led by certain funds
managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management
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BRIEF-SilverBridge Holdings sees FY HEPS up 19 pct-23 pct
* HEPS expected between 28.6 cents and 29.6 cents, compared
to earnings and HEPS of 24.1 cents, being between 19 pct and 23
pct higher than year ended June 30, 2015
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to earnings and HEPS of 24.1 cents, being between 19 pct and 23
pct higher than year ended June 30, 2015
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UPDATE 2-EU may require YouTube, DailyMotion to seek deals with music industry
* EU may require websites to seek deals with rightsholders
(Adds lawyer comment, details on publishers' new right)
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(Adds lawyer comment, details on publishers' new right)
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BRIEF-Gaming Corps signs distribution agreement with Ztorm Exertis
* Signs distribution agreement regarding The Descendant with Ztorm Exertis
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BRIEF-Beijing Xinwei's major shareholder Datang Telecom to unload up to shares in the company
* Says major shareholder Datang Telecom Technology &
Industry Holdings to unload up to 29.2 million shares in the
company in next three mths
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Industry Holdings to unload up to 29.2 million shares in the
company in next three mths
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
India's Infosys says seeing client-specific softness after Brexit
NEW DELHI, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Indian IT services provider
Infosys Ltd is seeing some 'softness' in clients after
Britain voted in June to leave the European Union, a top company
executive said during an analyst meet on Friday.
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Infosys Ltd is seeing some 'softness' in clients after
Britain voted in June to leave the European Union, a top company
executive said during an analyst meet on Friday.
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BRIEF-Kongsberg Gruppen Q2 EBITDA NOK 515 million, beats estimates
* Q2 operating revenue 4.13 billion Norwegian crowns ($502.69 million) versus 4.21 billion
crowns seen in Reuters poll
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crowns seen in Reuters poll
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BRIEF-Asetek selected by HP to cool New Omen X Desktop Gaming PC
* Has been selected by HP to cool its new Omen X Desktop
Gaming PC which marks HP's return to ultra-high end gaming
systems
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Gaming PC which marks HP's return to ultra-high end gaming
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UPDATE 1-Judge orders search of new Clinton emails for release by Sept. 13
Aug 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge ordered the State Department
on Thursday to release by Sept. 13 any emails it finds between
Hillary Clinton and the White House from the week of the 2012
attack in Benghazi, Libya, among the thousands of additional
emails uncovered by federal investigators.
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on Thursday to release by Sept. 13 any emails it finds between
Hillary Clinton and the White House from the week of the 2012
attack in Benghazi, Libya, among the thousands of additional
emails uncovered by federal investigators.
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UPDATE 1-Apple fixes security flaw after UAE dissident's iPhone targeted
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Apple Inc issued
a patch on Thursday to fix a dangerous security flaw in iPhones
and iPads after researchers discovered that a prominent United
Arab Emirates dissident's phone had been targeted with a
previously unknown method of hacking.
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a patch on Thursday to fix a dangerous security flaw in iPhones
and iPads after researchers discovered that a prominent United
Arab Emirates dissident's phone had been targeted with a
previously unknown method of hacking.
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U.S. bank group to launch Zelle instant payments brand in 2017
NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A consortium of banks holding
the majority of U.S. consumer accounts plans to launch its
instant, person-to-person payments brand Zelle in the first half
of 2017, a spokesman said on Thursday.
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the majority of U.S. consumer accounts plans to launch its
instant, person-to-person payments brand Zelle in the first half
of 2017, a spokesman said on Thursday.
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BRIEF-Gemalto NV says Q2 revenue fell to EUR 804 mln
* Gemalto NV says H1 adjusted profit from operations EUR 172
million versus EUR 160 million; H1 adjusted revenue EUR 1.50
billion, up 1 percent at constant exchange rates
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million versus EUR 160 million; H1 adjusted revenue EUR 1.50
billion, up 1 percent at constant exchange rates
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
Aug 25 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Thursday:
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and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Thursday:
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BRIEF-Bottomline Technologies announces share repurchase program of up to $60 mln
* Board of directors has authorized a share repurchase
program of up to $60 million
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program of up to $60 million
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BRIEF-Foxconn is dissolving Japanese unit that handled research and development on OLED panel - Nikkei
* Sharp is considering major revisions to its investment
plan for organic light-emitting diode panels - Nikkei
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plan for organic light-emitting diode panels - Nikkei
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BRIEF-Sharp to repurchase Tanabe building owned by Nippon Telegraph & Telephone - Nikkei
* Sharp is moving to repurchase the Tanabe building, now
owned by a real estate unit of Nippon Telegraph & Telephone -
Nikkei
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owned by a real estate unit of Nippon Telegraph & Telephone -
Nikkei
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BRIEF-Sharp Corp is moving to repurchase the Tanabe building - Nikkei
* Sharp Corp is moving to repurchase the Tanabe Building
that it sold only months ago - Nikkei
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that it sold only months ago - Nikkei
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BRIEF-Panasonic and Sony to partner with NHK, others to develop ultrahigh-resolution 8K video TV tech - Nikkei
* Panasonic, Sony to partner with broadcaster NHK, others to
develop technology for televisions capable of handling ultrahigh
resolution 8k video - Nikkei
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BRIEF-Inventergy Amends Debt Agreement With Fortress
* Inventergy was provided a moratorium on monthly debt
amortization payments until September 30, 2016
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REFILE-Social media giants must do more to police sites - UK lawmakers
LONDON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Facebook, Twitter
and YouTube should hire more people to monitor hate
speech and material inciting violence as well as putting staff
in police operation centres to remove offending posts faster,
British lawmakers said.
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and YouTube should hire more people to monitor hate
speech and material inciting violence as well as putting staff
in police operation centres to remove offending posts faster,
British lawmakers said.
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French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel dies aged 86
PARIS, Aug 25 (Reuters) - French fashion designer Sonia
Rykiel, known for her brightly coloured striped sweater dresses,
has died at the age of 86, the owner of the fashion label she
founded said on Thursday.
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Rykiel, known for her brightly coloured striped sweater dresses,
has died at the age of 86, the owner of the fashion label she
founded said on Thursday.
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BRIEF-WhatsApp to continue to explore ways for users, businesses to connect, without ads
* Says it will explore ways for users and businesses to
communicate with each other using WhatsApp
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communicate with each other using WhatsApp
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Brussels rebuffs U.S. attack on EU tax investigations
BRUSSELS, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The European Commission
rebuffed an attack by the U.S. Treasury on its investigations
into alleged sweetheart tax deals between companies such as
Apple and McDonald's and European governments,
saying there was no anti-U.S. bias.
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rebuffed an attack by the U.S. Treasury on its investigations
into alleged sweetheart tax deals between companies such as
Apple and McDonald's and European governments,
saying there was no anti-U.S. bias.
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UPDATE 1-China's big P2P platforms shrug off crackdown
HONG KONG/BEIJING, Aug 25 (Reuters) - China's bid to tame
its peer-to-peer (P2P) lending sector could cost smaller
platforms some business, but the impact on larger players will
be limited, and some of the new restrictions will be hard to
enforce, analysts and industry players said.
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its peer-to-peer (P2P) lending sector could cost smaller
platforms some business, but the impact on larger players will
be limited, and some of the new restrictions will be hard to
enforce, analysts and industry players said.
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First driverless taxi hits the streets of Singapore
SINGAPORE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The first driverless taxi
began work on Thursday in a limited public trial on the streets
of Singapore.
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began work on Thursday in a limited public trial on the streets
of Singapore.
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Don't count on technology to save you in a disaster - researchers
BARCELONA, Aug 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Newfound
enthusiasm for the latest technologies, such as drones and
smartphones, to improve the way aid is provided to people in
disasters may be overblown, experts warned on Thursday.
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enthusiasm for the latest technologies, such as drones and
smartphones, to improve the way aid is provided to people in
disasters may be overblown, experts warned on Thursday.
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Chinese telecom firm ZTE books 9.3 pct rise in H1 profit on 4G growth
HONG KONG, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Chinese telecom equipment
maker ZTE Corp on Thursday booked a 9.3
percent rise in first-half profit as China's adoption of
fourth-generation (4G) mobile technology offset the impact of
government restrictions on its U.S. operations.
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maker ZTE Corp on Thursday booked a 9.3
percent rise in first-half profit as China's adoption of
fourth-generation (4G) mobile technology offset the impact of
government restrictions on its U.S. operations.
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BRIEF-FASOO.COM announces patent granted
* Says it receives a patent on Aug. 24, for apparatus and
method for displaying a watermark on screen
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method for displaying a watermark on screen
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
BRIEF-Bouvet Q2 EBIT up at NOK 41 million
* Q2 EBIT 41 million Norwegian crowns ($5 million) compared with 34.6 million crowns year
ago
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BRIEF-Intershop Holding H1 net profit up 7.7 pct to CHF 31.4 mln
* H1 net profit of 31.4 million Swiss francs ($32.50 million) or 15.72 francs per share, is
around 7.7 percent higher than the result of the previous year
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around 7.7 percent higher than the result of the previous year
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UPDATE 2-Ex-Comverse CEO pleads guilty to fraud, a decade after fleeing U.S.
NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The former chief executive
officer of Comverse Technology Inc pleaded guilty to securities
fraud on Wednesday, a decade after fleeing the United States for
Namibia to avoid prosecution.
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officer of Comverse Technology Inc pleaded guilty to securities
fraud on Wednesday, a decade after fleeing the United States for
Namibia to avoid prosecution.
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HP Inc's quarterly revenue falls 3.8 pct
Aug 24 (Reuters) - HP Inc's quarterly revenue fell
3.8 percent, the third straight quarter of decline since the
company was split off from the former Hewlett-Packard Co, as
demand slid further for its printers.
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3.8 percent, the third straight quarter of decline since the
company was split off from the former Hewlett-Packard Co, as
demand slid further for its printers.
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BRIEF-Clearcare announces $60 million growth-equity investment led by Battery Ventures
* Clearcare announces $60 MLN growth-equity investment led
by global investment firm Battery Ventures
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Handelsbanken to sell stake in owner Industrivarden
STOCKHOLM, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Swedish bank Handelsbanken
said on Wednesday it planned to sell its 29.4 million
shares in its parent Industrivarden to institutional
investors.
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said on Wednesday it planned to sell its 29.4 million
shares in its parent Industrivarden to institutional
investors.
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Orange denies media report on deal with Vivendi on Telecom Italia
PARIS, Aug 24 (Reuters) - French telecoms operator Orange
denied on Wednesday having reached a deal with Vivendi
that would include taking stakes in the media giant's
pay-TV Canal Plus and in Telecom Italia, following an
online report by French magazine Challenges.
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denied on Wednesday having reached a deal with Vivendi
that would include taking stakes in the media giant's
pay-TV Canal Plus and in Telecom Italia, following an
online report by French magazine Challenges.
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BRIEF-Elliott Capital discloses 3.3 pct stake in Premier Farnell
* Elliott Capital Advisors, L.P. Discloses 3.3 percent stake
in premier farnell plc via derivatives, down from 3.4 percent
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in premier farnell plc via derivatives, down from 3.4 percent
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BRIEF-Mega sonic becomes limited partner of EMOST
* Becomes a limited partner of EMOST sp. z o.o., sp. k. with
a 10,000 zlotys ($2,600) share representing 94 percent of the
EMOST capital
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a 10,000 zlotys ($2,600) share representing 94 percent of the
EMOST capital
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BRIEF-Softblue gets 3.6 mln zloty subsidy
* Signs agreement to get subsidy of 3.6 million zlotys
($939,600) for its project worth in total 8.1 million zlotys
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BRIEF-Epiq systems receives early termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino
* Epiq Systems receives early termination of
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for acquisition by omers
private equity and harvest partners
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Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for acquisition by omers
private equity and harvest partners
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
Aug 24 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1350 GMT on Wednesday:
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BRIEF-Skullcandy intends to pay Incipio a termination fee of $6.6 mln
* Intends to pay Incipio a termination fee of $6.6 million
in cash within two business days after demand from Incipio
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in cash within two business days after demand from Incipio
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BRIEF-Jojka signs agreement with Dunder Casino
* The annual order value which the cooperation will initially generate is about 1.5 million
Swedish crowns ($178,696.94)
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Swedish crowns ($178,696.94)
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
BRIEF-Shenzhen Fastprint Circuit Tech proposes 2016 H1 dividend payment
* Says the finance director proposed to use additional
paid-in capital to distribute 20 new shares for every 10 shares,
as the dividend payment plan for 2016 H1
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paid-in capital to distribute 20 new shares for every 10 shares,
as the dividend payment plan for 2016 H1
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BRIEF-Buzzfeed is dividing its entertainment and news divisions
* Establishing new department called Buzzfeed Entertainment
Group which will provide an umbrella for all entertainment
content
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Group which will provide an umbrella for all entertainment
content
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Mind the air-gap: Singapore's web cut-off balances security, inconvenience
SINGAPORE, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Singapore is working on how to
implement a policy to cut off web access for public servants as
a defence against potential cyber attack - a move
closely watched by critics who say it marks a retreat for a
technologically advanced city-state that has trademarked the
term "smart nation".
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implement a policy to cut off web access for public servants as
a defence against potential cyber attack - a move
closely watched by critics who say it marks a retreat for a
technologically advanced city-state that has trademarked the
term "smart nation".
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Samsung Elec says Galaxy Note 7 demand beats supply
SEOUL, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co
Ltd said on Wednesday stronger-than-expected demand
for the new Galaxy Note 7 is causing supply constraints
globally, suggesting strong initial sales for the premium
device.
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Ltd said on Wednesday stronger-than-expected demand
for the new Galaxy Note 7 is causing supply constraints
globally, suggesting strong initial sales for the premium
device.
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BRIEF-Quorum Information Technologies Q2 earnings per share $0.0034
* Quorum Information Technologies Inc qtrly gross revenue
$3 million versus. $2.7 million
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BRIEF-Comscore - WPP Plc reports open market purchase of 60,000 shares of co's common stock at $27.56/share on Aug 19
* WPP Plc reports open market purchase of 60,000 shares of
co's common stock at average price of $27.56per share on aug 19
- sec filing
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co's common stock at average price of $27.56per share on aug 19
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Trade Rep approves import ban on Arista devices, says rival Cisco
NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Trade Representative
has upheld an import ban on Arista Networks Inc's
ethernet switches following a federal commission's finding in
June that the company's products infringed patents owned by
rival Cisco Systems Inc, Cisco said.
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has upheld an import ban on Arista Networks Inc's
ethernet switches following a federal commission's finding in
June that the company's products infringed patents owned by
rival Cisco Systems Inc, Cisco said.
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Import ban on Arista devices approved by USTR, Cisco says
NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Trade Representative
has upheld an import ban against certain Arista Networks Inc
products following a June decision by a federal trade
agency finding that the company's products infringed several
patents owned by rival Cisco Systems Inc, Cisco said in
a Monday blog post on the company's website.
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has upheld an import ban against certain Arista Networks Inc
products following a June decision by a federal trade
agency finding that the company's products infringed several
patents owned by rival Cisco Systems Inc, Cisco said in
a Monday blog post on the company's website.
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UPDATE 1-France, Germany press for access to encrypted messages after attacks
PARIS, Aug 23 (Reuters) - France and Germany want to compel
operators of mobile messaging services to provide access to
encrypted content to terrorism investigations, after a series of
deadly attacks in both countries.
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operators of mobile messaging services to provide access to
encrypted content to terrorism investigations, after a series of
deadly attacks in both countries.
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BRIEF-Honor partners with Lyft ridesharing platform
* Honor says Lyft's application will come pre installed on
U.S. Honor 8 devices
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BRIEF-Viex Capital Advisors believes Immersion has strategic opportunities
* Viex Capital Advisors says it believes there are strategic
opportunities for Immersion Corp - SEC filing
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opportunities for Immersion Corp - SEC filing
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Israel's Spacecom in talks to be acquired by foreign firm
TEL AVIV, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Space Communication,
which operates the Amos communications satellites, is in
advanced talks to be acquired by an international company for an
expected $285 million, the Israeli company said on Tuesday.
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which operates the Amos communications satellites, is in
advanced talks to be acquired by an international company for an
expected $285 million, the Israeli company said on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Kelly Kramer joins Gilead Sciences' Board of Directors
* Says Kramer is currently Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of Cisco Systems, Inc
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Chief Financial Officer of Cisco Systems, Inc
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UPDATE 1-Best Buy reports surprise rise comparable-stores sales
Aug 23 (Reuters) - Best Buy Co Inc reported a
surprise rise in quarterly comparable stores sales, helped by
strong demand for appliances and consumer electronics.
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surprise rise in quarterly comparable stores sales, helped by
strong demand for appliances and consumer electronics.
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UPDATE 2-Casino operator Rank still on lookout for M&A opportunities
* Focus on expanding online business with new products
* Rank still scouting for M&A across the board - CEO
* Online revenue rises 11 pct
* Shares rise as much as 7.5 pct
(Adds CEO, analyst comments, details, background)
By Rahul B and Noor Zainab Hussain
Aug 23 (Reuters) - British casino operator Rank Group Plc
is still on the lookout for M&A opportunities after
talks over a joint bid for William Hill Plc ended last
week, and will expand its online services to strengthen
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* Rank still scouting for M&A across the board - CEO
* Online revenue rises 11 pct
* Shares rise as much as 7.5 pct
(Adds CEO, analyst comments, details, background)
By Rahul B and Noor Zainab Hussain
Aug 23 (Reuters) - British casino operator Rank Group Plc
is still on the lookout for M&A opportunities after
talks over a joint bid for William Hill Plc ended last
week, and will expand its online services to strengthen
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BRIEF-IDH informs about change in shareholding structure
* Towarzystwo Finansowe Mibrok Sp. z o. o. sells 66.24
percent of the company
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BRIEF-Hubei Kaile expects to win cable supply contract worth about 703 mln yuan
* Says it expects to win cable supply contract worth about
703 million yuan ($105.85 million)
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703 million yuan ($105.85 million)
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BRIEF-Techwing exercises bonds with warrants worth 4.7 bln won
* Says 4.7 billion won worth of its sixth bonds with
warrants have been exercised into 772,276 shares of the company
at 6,060 won per share
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warrants have been exercised into 772,276 shares of the company
at 6,060 won per share
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BRIEF-4 Better Life sells its entire 66.24 stake in IDH
* Currently 4 Better Life does not own any of IDH's shares
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BRIEF-IE completes private placement for 38.6 bln won
* Says it completes private placement of 59,845,624 shares
of common stock, raising proceeds of 38.6 billion won from the
issue
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of common stock, raising proceeds of 38.6 billion won from the
issue
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BRIEF-RORZE SYSTEMS to dispose treasury shares for 1.2 bln won
* Says it will sell 103,333 shares of common stock from Aug.
24 to Nov. 23, to collect operating funds
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24 to Nov. 23, to collect operating funds
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Monday, August 22, 2016
Finnish jobless rate flat at 8.9 pct in July
HELSINKI, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Finland's seasonally adjusted
unemployment rate was 8.9 percent in July, unchanged from the
previous month, Statistics Finland (SF) said on Tuesday.
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unemployment rate was 8.9 percent in July, unchanged from the
previous month, Statistics Finland (SF) said on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Beijing Transtrue Technology says Zhongrong Life Insurance buys 4.96 pct stake in it
* Says Zhongrong Life Insurance bought 4.96 percent stake (4
million shares) in it during Oct. 27, 2015 to Aug. 19, 2016
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million shares) in it during Oct. 27, 2015 to Aug. 19, 2016
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China fund managers ramp up stock connect marketing as regulations ease
SHANGHAI, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Chinese investment managers,
taking advantage of a significant step to open up investment
flows in and out of China, are aggressively marketing
well-priced Hong Kong shares to mainland investors through
stock connect schemes.
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taking advantage of a significant step to open up investment
flows in and out of China, are aggressively marketing
well-priced Hong Kong shares to mainland investors through
stock connect schemes.
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BRIEF-Exicon signs 1.8 bln won contract with SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
* Says it signs a contract with SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
CO,.LTD, to supply semiconductor inspection
equipment
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CO,.LTD, to supply semiconductor inspection
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BRIEF-SKC solmics to sell equipment for 35.5 bln won
* Says it plans to sell equipment to Woongjin Energy Co.,
Ltd, on Oct. 20, for 35.5 billion won, to close solar energy
business
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Ltd, on Oct. 20, for 35.5 billion won, to close solar energy
business
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BRIEF-Amazon working on music subscription service that would cost about $5/month- Recode
* Amazon working on music subscription service that would
cost about $5/month, and would only work on co's Echo hardware
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CORRECTED-Amazon working on music subscription service for $5 a month -Recode
Aug 22 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc is working on a
music subscription service that would cost about $5 a month and
would only work on its Echo hardware, tech news website Recode
reported, citing sources.
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music subscription service that would cost about $5 a month and
would only work on its Echo hardware, tech news website Recode
reported, citing sources.
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BRIEF-Lenovo will load Microsoft's Office, Onedrive,Skype on select devices running Android operating system
* Collaboration between Microsoft and Lenovo also includes a
patent cross-licensing agreement that covers Lenovo and motorola
devices
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patent cross-licensing agreement that covers Lenovo and motorola
devices
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BRIEF-Viavi responds to Sandell's open letter to CEO
* To date we have sold 6.7 million shares of Lumentum for
net proceeds of $166 million
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BRIEF-LinkedIn says proposal to adopt plan of merger among Co, Microsoft, Liberty Merger Was approved
* At special meeting of stockholders, proposal to adopt plan
of merger among Co, Microsoft, Liberty Merger Sub Inc. Was
approved - SEC filing
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of merger among Co, Microsoft, Liberty Merger Sub Inc. Was
approved - SEC filing
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What are the origins of life? There's a rocket for that
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Aug 22 (Reuters) - NASA scientists are
putting the finishing touches on a spacecraft designed to
rendezvous with Asteroid Bennu in 2018 to find clues about the
origins of life.
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putting the finishing touches on a spacecraft designed to
rendezvous with Asteroid Bennu in 2018 to find clues about the
origins of life.
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BRIEF-Alphabet - Google CEO Sundar Pichai reports open market sale of Co's class A common stock and class C capital stock
* Google inc, CEO Sundar Pichai reports open market sale of
375 shares of co's class A common stock at average price of $800
per share on August 17
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375 shares of co's class A common stock at average price of $800
per share on August 17
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BRIEF-Sony and Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings will team up to offer smart home services - Nikkei
* Sony And Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings to offer
all-in-one smart home service enabling households to
track,control appliances' power usage - Nikkei
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all-in-one smart home service enabling households to
track,control appliances' power usage - Nikkei
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BRIEF-Melvin Capital Management LP reports a 6.5 pct passive stake in YY Inc
* Melvin Capital Management LP reports a passive stake of
6.5 percent in YY Inc as of August 18, 2016 - SEC Filing
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BRIEF-Apple has come up with three new iPhone models for next year - Nikkei
* Apple Inc. has come up with three new iPhone models for
next year, including a premium handset that will sport a curved
display - Nikkei
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next year, including a premium handset that will sport a curved
display - Nikkei
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UPDATE 1-Chinese investors buy ad tech startup Media.net for $900 mln
Aug 22 (Reuters) - Advertising technology startup Media.net,
founded by tech entrepreneur Divyank Turakhia, said on Monday it
had been acquired for about $900 million by a group of Chinese
investors.
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founded by tech entrepreneur Divyank Turakhia, said on Monday it
had been acquired for about $900 million by a group of Chinese
investors.
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BRIEF-GMO payment gateway to raise stake in GMO Financial Gate and GCS
* Says the company, as the wholly owned subsidiary of GMO
Internet Inc, plans to buy 58,621 shares in GMO
Financial Gate, a Tokyo-based firm engaged in settlement service
business of credit card etc., for 1.7 billion yen
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Internet Inc, plans to buy 58,621 shares in GMO
Financial Gate, a Tokyo-based firm engaged in settlement service
business of credit card etc., for 1.7 billion yen
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UPDATE 1-Ex-Comverse CEO returning to U.S. to plead guilty in fraud case
NEW YORK, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Ending a decade on the run, the
former chief executive officer of Comverse Technology Inc who
fled to Africa to avoid prosecution in a stock options scandal
is returning to the United States to plead guilty in a fraud
case.
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former chief executive officer of Comverse Technology Inc who
fled to Africa to avoid prosecution in a stock options scandal
is returning to the United States to plead guilty in a fraud
case.
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Ex-Comverse CEO to return to U.S., plead guilty -lawyer
Aug 22 (Reuters) - The former Comverse Technology Inc chief
executive officer who authorities say fled to Africa a decade
ago to avoid prosecution in a stock options scandal will return
to the United States and plead guilty to a criminal charge, his
lawyer said on Monday.
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executive officer who authorities say fled to Africa a decade
ago to avoid prosecution in a stock options scandal will return
to the United States and plead guilty to a criminal charge, his
lawyer said on Monday.
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BRIEF-AktieTorget: Danske Bank Group sells 70,000 shares in Community Entertainment
* On Aug 19, 2016, the Danske Bank Group, also representing Danica Pension
Försäkringsaktiebolag, sold 70,000 shares in Community Entertainment AB
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Försäkringsaktiebolag, sold 70,000 shares in Community Entertainment AB
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BRIEF-Shenzhen Infogem Technologies' revises share private placement plan
* Says it revises share private placement plan, to raise up
to 685.0 million yuan ($102.96 million)
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to 685.0 million yuan ($102.96 million)
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Chinese investor group buys Media.net for $900 mln
Aug 22 (Reuters) - Advertising technology startup Media.net
said on Monday it had been acquired for about $900 million in
cash by a group of Chinese investors.
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said on Monday it had been acquired for about $900 million in
cash by a group of Chinese investors.
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BRIEF-Waystream: New deal with Affärsverken in Karlskrona
* Affärsverken to replace MS4000 with Waystream ARS6000
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TV networks expand on-demand offerings to fight 'cord-cutting'
LOS ANGELES, Aug 22 (Reuters) - U.S. pay TV customers will
have more chances this fall to catch up on shows in mid-season
as networks increase video-on-demand offerings in their battle
to keep audiences from jumping to streaming services.
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have more chances this fall to catch up on shows in mid-season
as networks increase video-on-demand offerings in their battle
to keep audiences from jumping to streaming services.
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BRIEF-Inspur software names Lu Shengwei as CFO
Aug 22 (Reuters) - Inspur software Co Ltd :
* Says it names Lu Shengwei as new CFO
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Sunday, August 21, 2016
BRIEF-MTN updates on proposed r9.9 bln broad-based empowerment transaction
* MTN - announcement relating to MTN's proposed r9.9 billion
broad-based empowerment transaction
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broad-based empowerment transaction
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BRIEF-Daetwyler says offer for Premier Farnell has lapsed
* Statement re Premier Farnell Plc
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BRIEF-Beijing eGOVA to invest in smart city projects with partners
* Says it plans to invest a combined amount of about 1
billion yuan ($150.15 million) in three smart city projects
with partners
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billion yuan ($150.15 million) in three smart city projects
with partners
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BRIEF-Hareon Solar Technology unit plans pv systems research institute in Wuxi
* Says its electric power technology unit plans to set up a
wholly owned photovoltaic systems research institute in Wuxi,
with investment of 10 million yuan
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wholly owned photovoltaic systems research institute in Wuxi,
with investment of 10 million yuan
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BRIEF-Sony plans to unveil a new playstation 4 standard model alongside a high-end model next month - CNBC, citing DJ
* Sony plans to unveil a new playstation 4 standard model
alongside a high-end model next month - CNBC, citing DJ
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alongside a high-end model next month - CNBC, citing DJ
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BRIEF-IONES to issue sixth convertible bonds worth 20 bln won
* Says it will issue the sixth unregistered/unsecured
private convertible bonds, raising 20 billion won in proceeds
for operations
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private convertible bonds, raising 20 billion won in proceeds
for operations
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German minister wants facial recognition systems at airports, train stations
BERLIN, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Germany's Interior Minister wants
to introduce facial recognition software at train stations and
airports to help identify terror suspects following two Islamist
attacks in the country last month.
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to introduce facial recognition software at train stations and
airports to help identify terror suspects following two Islamist
attacks in the country last month.
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BRIEF-WPP Plc reports purchase of 120,000 shares of Comscore's common stock
* Reports purchase of 120,000 shares of Comscore Inc's
common stock on Aug 17 & 18 - SEC filing
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Friday, August 19, 2016
BRIEF-Sito Mobile files for mixed shelf of up to $50 million
* In addition, selling stockholder may offer and sell up to
1 million shares of common stock
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BRIEF-Everbridge files for IPO of up to $90 mln
* Have applied to list common stock on the Nasdaq Global
Market under the symbol "EVBG" - SEC filing
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Market under the symbol "EVBG" - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Plexus Corp says board of directors appointed Todd Kelsey as a director
* On August 17, 2016, the board of directors appointed Todd
Kelsey as a director, effective immediately
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Kelsey as a director, effective immediately
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Frank Ocean releases new music, finally
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - After much anticipation,
influential R&B artist Frank Ocean has made waves with the
unveiling of "Endless," a new visual album, his first in four
years.
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influential R&B artist Frank Ocean has made waves with the
unveiling of "Endless," a new visual album, his first in four
years.
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BRIEF-Lyft in recent months held talks or made approaches to sell itself- NYT
* Lyft in recent months held talks or made approaches to
sell itself to cos including GM, Apple, Google, Amazon, Uber,
Didi Chuxing - NYT, citing sources
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sell itself to cos including GM, Apple, Google, Amazon, Uber,
Didi Chuxing - NYT, citing sources
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BRIEF-Kanen Wealth Management's David Kanen reports 5.3 pct stake in Magicjack Vocaltec
* Kanen Wealth Management's David L. Kanen reports 5.3
percent stake in Magicjack Vocaltec Ltd as of Aug 11-SEC Filing
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percent stake in Magicjack Vocaltec Ltd as of Aug 11-SEC Filing
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BRIEF-Dropbox says Vanessa Wittman to step down as CFO - blog
* Dropbox says Vanessa Wittman to step down as CFO and Ajay
Vashee to take her place- Blog
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Vashee to take her place- Blog
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REFILE-Mortgage shop securitizes loanDepot loans
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (IFR) - Ellington Financial, a specialty
finance company best known for placing big bets on dicey
mortgage-backed securities, has begun to dip its toes in
securitizing debt created by online lenders.
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finance company best known for placing big bets on dicey
mortgage-backed securities, has begun to dip its toes in
securitizing debt created by online lenders.
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BRIEF-Moneyweb sees headline loss per share reflect increases losses
* For period ended 30 June, headline loss per share expected
to reflect increased losses of between 61% (1,73 cents per
share) and 65% (1,83 cents per share)
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to reflect increased losses of between 61% (1,73 cents per
share) and 65% (1,83 cents per share)
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REFILE-BRIEF-Grand Chip Investment announces interim results of offer for Aixtron SE
* Grand Chip Investment GmbH announces interim results of
voluntary public takeover offer by Grand Chip Investment GmbH
for Aixtron SE
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voluntary public takeover offer by Grand Chip Investment GmbH
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UPDATE 1-AT&T, Apple, Google to work on 'robocall' crackdown
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - More than 30 major technology
companies are joining the U.S. government to crack down on
automated, prerecorded telephone calls that regulators have
labeled a "scourge."
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companies are joining the U.S. government to crack down on
automated, prerecorded telephone calls that regulators have
labeled a "scourge."
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Mexico postpones 2.5 Ghz band tender for 1 year -regulator
MEXICO CITY, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Mexico will delay bidding
for a year on its 2.5 Gigahertz (Ghz) broadcast spectrum, which
is ideal for servicing data-hungry devices like tablets and
smartphones, a commissioner at the telecommunications regulator
said late on Thursday.
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for a year on its 2.5 Gigahertz (Ghz) broadcast spectrum, which
is ideal for servicing data-hungry devices like tablets and
smartphones, a commissioner at the telecommunications regulator
said late on Thursday.
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LPC: Growing loan pipeline suggests post-Labor Day M&A
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A growing pipeline of deals
buoyed by rising chief executive confidence, a stronger
consensus about interest rate hikes and an abundance of
available capital point to a post-Labor Day pickup in
M&A-related leveraged loan issuance, according to bankers.
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buoyed by rising chief executive confidence, a stronger
consensus about interest rate hikes and an abundance of
available capital point to a post-Labor Day pickup in
M&A-related leveraged loan issuance, according to bankers.
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BRIEF-Tencent's unit, Huang River purchases 8.02 mln JD.com ADSs
* Tencent's unit, Huang River Investment reports 21.25 pct
stake in JD.com as of August 17-SEC filing
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stake in JD.com as of August 17-SEC filing
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BRIEF-Mustek sees FY HEPS 20 pct lower
* FY net asset value per share is expected to be between 4.5
pct and 7.5 pct higher than previous financial year at between
1002.16 cents and 1030.93 cents (2015: 959.00 cents)
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pct and 7.5 pct higher than previous financial year at between
1002.16 cents and 1030.93 cents (2015: 959.00 cents)
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BRIEF-eMagin to enter into early warrant exercise transaction
* Early warrant exercise transaction with certain of
company's warrant holders to raise about $4.5 million in gross
proceeds
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company's warrant holders to raise about $4.5 million in gross
proceeds
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BRIEF-Q Soft Verwaltungs result from ordinary activities after the third quarter up at 50,000 euros
* Result from ordinary activities after the third quarter
50,000 euros($56,640.00)(previous year's period 1,000 euros)
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50,000 euros($56,640.00)(previous year's period 1,000 euros)
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UPDATE 1-Taiwan makes a Christmas wish, raises 2016 GDP outlook for first time
TAIPEI, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Taiwan raised its 2016 economic
growth outlook on Friday, after three cuts in a row, hoping
demand from China and its other major markets will pick up ahead
of the year-end shopping season.
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growth outlook on Friday, after three cuts in a row, hoping
demand from China and its other major markets will pick up ahead
of the year-end shopping season.
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Cambridge University innovation investor raises 75 million pounds
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Cambridge Innovation Capital,
which commercializes technology and healthcare research from
Cambridge University, has raised 75 million pounds ($98 million)
from investors, including for the first time Woodford Investment
Management.
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which commercializes technology and healthcare research from
Cambridge University, has raised 75 million pounds ($98 million)
from investors, including for the first time Woodford Investment
Management.
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BRIEF-Telkom board moots tightening lending criteria to related parties at AGM
* At AGM board propose that special resolution number 4 be
amended to restrict financial assistance to subsidiaries and
other related entities and inter-related entities
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amended to restrict financial assistance to subsidiaries and
other related entities and inter-related entities
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Thursday, August 18, 2016
S.Korea won falls sharply, stocks dip
* Won falls nearly 1 pct
* KOSPI struggles to post 4th straight week of gains
SEOUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The South Korean won fell
nearly 1 percent on Friday, giving up gains from earlier in the
week even as the dollar wallowed at close to twe-month lows.
The won stood at 1,116.7 as of 0217 GMT, compared
to Thursday's close of 1,107.2.
"There is no special reason for the won's sharp fall. It
seems like the investors are deciding to sell the currency just
because they view the won
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* KOSPI struggles to post 4th straight week of gains
SEOUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The South Korean won fell
nearly 1 percent on Friday, giving up gains from earlier in the
week even as the dollar wallowed at close to twe-month lows.
The won stood at 1,116.7 as of 0217 GMT, compared
to Thursday's close of 1,107.2.
"There is no special reason for the won's sharp fall. It
seems like the investors are deciding to sell the currency just
because they view the won
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UPDATE 1-Australia denies banks interim approval to jointly negotiate with Apple on payment apps
SYDNEY, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Australia's anti-trust regulator
on Friday said it would not grant the country's three biggest
banks interim approval to collectively negotiate with Apple Inc
to install their own electronic payments applications
on iPhones.
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on Friday said it would not grant the country's three biggest
banks interim approval to collectively negotiate with Apple Inc
to install their own electronic payments applications
on iPhones.
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BRIEF-Digital Design's unit forms business alliance with baked sweets firm
* Says its Osaka-based wholly owned investment unit forms a
business alliance and to cooperate with a Kobe-based baked
sweets firm on Aug. 19
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business alliance and to cooperate with a Kobe-based baked
sweets firm on Aug. 19
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BRIEF-Chinacache International Holdings reports Q2 net loss per basic and diluted ADS RMB 4.31
* Qtrly net revenues were RMB261.5 million ($39.3 million),
compared with RMB353.3 million in corresponding period in 2015
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compared with RMB353.3 million in corresponding period in 2015
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UPDATE 2-U.S. judge rejects Uber's driver expenses settlement
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday
rejected an attempt by Uber Technologies Inc to settle a class
action lawsuit with drivers who claimed they were employees
entitled to expenses.
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rejected an attempt by Uber Technologies Inc to settle a class
action lawsuit with drivers who claimed they were employees
entitled to expenses.
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Applied Materials revenue rises 13.3 percent
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Applied Materials Inc, the
world's largest supplier of tools used to make semiconductors,
reported a 13.3 percent rise in revenue, buoyed by demand from
memory and smartphone chipmakers.
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world's largest supplier of tools used to make semiconductors,
reported a 13.3 percent rise in revenue, buoyed by demand from
memory and smartphone chipmakers.
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Artificial intelligence can find, map poverty, researchers say
LONDON, Aug 18 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A new
technique using artificial intelligence to read satellite images
could aid efforts to eradicate global poverty by indicating
where help is needed most, a team of U.S. researchers said on
Thursday.
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technique using artificial intelligence to read satellite images
could aid efforts to eradicate global poverty by indicating
where help is needed most, a team of U.S. researchers said on
Thursday.
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BRIEF-Motorola Solutions sets regular quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share
* Sets regular quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share
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BRIEF-Communications Systems entered amended and restated credit agreement
* On Aug 12 co, its operating subsidiaries entered into an
amended and restated credit agreemen and amended and restated
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amended and restated credit agreemen and amended and restated
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Gawker.com to shut down next week
Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. internet publisher Gawker Media
Group said on Thursday that it would shut operations of online
news and gossip website Gawker.com next week, ending a 14-year
run.
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Group said on Thursday that it would shut operations of online
news and gossip website Gawker.com next week, ending a 14-year
run.
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Twitter suspended 360,000 accounts for 'promotion of terrorism' in a year
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc said it had shut
down 360,000 accounts related to "promotion of terrorism" since
the middle of 2015, the company said in a blog post on Thursday.
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down 360,000 accounts related to "promotion of terrorism" since
the middle of 2015, the company said in a blog post on Thursday.
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BRIEF-Dominik Dymecki appointed Advanced Ocular Sciences' new CEO
* Artur Golanski, the previous CEO, to become a vice CEO
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BRIEF-Sensys Gatso says wins orders worth 15 mln SEK in the United Arab Emirates
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BRIEF-Formula Systems Q2 EPS $0.45
* $215 million, reflecting a revised annual growth rate of
18%-20%
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BRIEF-CDW Corp says enters amendment and restatement of a loan facility
* Entered into an amendment and restatement of its
$1,490.425 million senior secured term loan facility
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$1,490.425 million senior secured term loan facility
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BRIEF-Datawind appoints Jerry Tarasofsky to board of directors
* Datawind appoints technology veteran Jerry Tarasofsky to
board of directors
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UPDATE 1-Volvo and Uber team up to develop self-driving cars
STOCKHOLM, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Volvo Car Group has agreed a
$300 million alliance with Uber to develop self-driving cars,
the latest move by traditional vehicle manufacturers to team up
with Silicon Valley firms seen as threats to their industry.
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$300 million alliance with Uber to develop self-driving cars,
the latest move by traditional vehicle manufacturers to team up
with Silicon Valley firms seen as threats to their industry.
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UPDATE 2-Demand for renewables helps Vestas breeze past forecasts
* Turbine makers helped by expansion of renewable energy
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RPT-As technology shifts more layoffs loom at tech companies
NEW YORK, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc's
announcement on Wednesday that it plans to lay off 5,500
employees is unlikely to be the last round of Silicon Valley
pink slips as hardware companies struggle to keep up with rapid
technology shifts, analysts and recruiters said.
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announcement on Wednesday that it plans to lay off 5,500
employees is unlikely to be the last round of Silicon Valley
pink slips as hardware companies struggle to keep up with rapid
technology shifts, analysts and recruiters said.
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
Aug 18 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1000 GMT on Thursday:
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and disposals were reported by 1000 GMT on Thursday:
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BRIEF-Ixonos Q2 operating loss widening to EUR 2.4 million
* Q2 operating loss 2.4 million euros ($2.72 million)
versus loss 1.9 million euros year ago
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versus loss 1.9 million euros year ago
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
BRIEF-GlobalWafers to buy SunEdison Semiconductor
* Transaction valued at us$683 million, including sunedison
semiconductor outstanding net indebtedness
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semiconductor outstanding net indebtedness
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Samsung Electronics shares trade at new record intraday high
SEOUL, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Shares of South Korean tech giant
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd traded at a new intraday
record of 1.585 million won ($1,433.73) per share in early
trade on Thursday, buoyed by hopes for continued earnings
recovery.
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Samsung Electronics Co Ltd traded at a new intraday
record of 1.585 million won ($1,433.73) per share in early
trade on Thursday, buoyed by hopes for continued earnings
recovery.
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Lenovo Q1 net profit rises 64 pct, beating estimates
HONG KONG, Aug 18 (Reuters) - China's Lenovo Group Ltd
, the world's biggest personal computer (PC) maker,
said on Thursday its first-quarter net profit rose 64 percent,
beating estimates, as solid PC sales offset tepid smartphone
demand.
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, the world's biggest personal computer (PC) maker,
said on Thursday its first-quarter net profit rose 64 percent,
beating estimates, as solid PC sales offset tepid smartphone
demand.
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UPDATE 1-Bosch worked 'hand-in-glove' with VW in emissions fraud -lawyers
WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - German auto supplier Robert
Bosch GmbH was a "knowing and active participant" in a
decade-long scheme by Volkswagen AG to evade U.S.
emissions laws, according to lawyers for U.S. owners of
polluting VW diesel vehicles.
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Bosch GmbH was a "knowing and active participant" in a
decade-long scheme by Volkswagen AG to evade U.S.
emissions laws, according to lawyers for U.S. owners of
polluting VW diesel vehicles.
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U.S. senator expresses concern about ag tech mergers
WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Two major mergers in
agricultural technology and seeds could hurt competition in the
industry and make it harder for smaller companies to compete,
Senator Charles Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary
Committee, wrote in a letter on Wednesday sent to antitrust
enforcers.
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agricultural technology and seeds could hurt competition in the
industry and make it harder for smaller companies to compete,
Senator Charles Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary
Committee, wrote in a letter on Wednesday sent to antitrust
enforcers.
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Bosch worked 'hand-in-glove' with VW in emissions fraud -lawyers
WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - German auto supplier Robert
Bosch GmbH was a "knowing and active participant" in a
decade-long scheme by Volkswagen AG to evade U.S.
emissions laws, according to lawyers for U.S. owners of
polluting VW diesel vehicles.
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Bosch GmbH was a "knowing and active participant" in a
decade-long scheme by Volkswagen AG to evade U.S.
emissions laws, according to lawyers for U.S. owners of
polluting VW diesel vehicles.
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BRIEF-Microsoft says "aware of some issues impacting signing into Xbox Live"- blog
* Aware of some issues impacting signing into Xbox Live and
managing friends; actively continuing to work to resolve issue -
Blog
Source (http://bit.ly/2byHMlj)
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managing friends; actively continuing to work to resolve issue -
Blog
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London police arrest Sage employee on fraud charge at Heathrow
Aug 17 (Reuters) - City of London police arrested a Sage
Group employee on Wednesday at Heathrow Airport on
charges of conspiring to defraud the British software maker,
police said in a statement.
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Group employee on Wednesday at Heathrow Airport on
charges of conspiring to defraud the British software maker,
police said in a statement.
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UPDATE 5-Cisco to lay off about 14,000 employees - tech news site CRN
Aug 17 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc is laying off
about 14,000 employees, representing nearly 20 percent of the
network equipment maker's global workforce, technology news site
CRN reported, citing sources close to the company.
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about 14,000 employees, representing nearly 20 percent of the
network equipment maker's global workforce, technology news site
CRN reported, citing sources close to the company.
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App unites diners and restaurants in fight against food waste
LONDON, Aug 17 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - More than
100,000 meals in Europe have been saved from the rubbish bin
over the past 10 months thanks to an app that allows hungry
diners to buy leftover food from restaurants at a fraction of
the price, its founders said on Wednesday.
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100,000 meals in Europe have been saved from the rubbish bin
over the past 10 months thanks to an app that allows hungry
diners to buy leftover food from restaurants at a fraction of
the price, its founders said on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Softbank Group Corp's Masayoshi Son would like to merge Sprint-T-Mobile - Bloomberg
* Softbank Group Corp's Masayoshi Son would like to merge
Sprint-T-Mobile - Bloomberg, citing sources
Source (http://bloom.bg/2bnFC9M)
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Sprint-T-Mobile - Bloomberg, citing sources
Source (http://bloom.bg/2bnFC9M)
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UPDATE 3-Staples forecasts 15th straight quarterly sales decline
Aug 17 (Reuters) - Staples Inc, the biggest U.S.
office supplies retailer, forecast its 15th straight quarter of
declining sales as it closes stores in the face of intensifying
competition.
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office supplies retailer, forecast its 15th straight quarter of
declining sales as it closes stores in the face of intensifying
competition.
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UPDATE 1-Ex-Wall Street banker convicted for giving father insider tips
NEW YORK, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A former Wall Street investment
banker was convicted on Wednesday for engaging in insider
trading by tipping his father off to unannounced healthcare
mergers, in a victory for prosecutors after an appellate ruling
made pursuing such cases harder.
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banker was convicted on Wednesday for engaging in insider
trading by tipping his father off to unannounced healthcare
mergers, in a victory for prosecutors after an appellate ruling
made pursuing such cases harder.
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BRIEF-Interdigital and Sharp Corp expand patent license agreement to include LTE coverage
* Interdigital and Sharp Corporation expand patent license
agreement to include LTE coverage
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agreement to include LTE coverage
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BRIEF-Easyvista Inc closes $8.4 million convertible-bond issue
* Easyvista Inc. Has closed on a private-placement
convertible-bond issue to qualified investors for approximately
$8.4 million
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convertible-bond issue to qualified investors for approximately
$8.4 million
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REFILE-Staples quarterly sales fall 3.7 pct
Aug 17 (Reuters) - Staples Inc, the No. 1 U.S.
office supplies retailer, reported a 3.7 percent fall in
quarterly sales, reflecting a lower store count and a strong
dollar.
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office supplies retailer, reported a 3.7 percent fall in
quarterly sales, reflecting a lower store count and a strong
dollar.
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CANADA STOCKS-Futures flat ahead of U.S. Fed minutes
August 17 (Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a lower
opening for Canada's main stock index on Wednesday as investors
await the minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's July policy
meeting for clues on the next interest rate hike.
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opening for Canada's main stock index on Wednesday as investors
await the minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's July policy
meeting for clues on the next interest rate hike.
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Uber takes legal action over new rules in London
LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Uber has launched legal
action against new rules in London such as written English tests
for its drivers, in the latest battle between regulators and the
car ride app which has faced bans and protests worldwide.
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action against new rules in London such as written English tests
for its drivers, in the latest battle between regulators and the
car ride app which has faced bans and protests worldwide.
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Israel's Partner Comms Q2 profit up on Orange payout
TEL AVIV, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Israeli mobile operator Partner
Communications Wednesday reported a jump in
second-quarter profit boosted by a payment from French firm
Orange.
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Communications Wednesday reported a jump in
second-quarter profit boosted by a payment from French firm
Orange.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016
BRIEF-SECUVE announces patent granted
* Says it receives a patent on Aug. 17, for GUID base file
access control system and control method thereof
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access control system and control method thereof
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BRIEF-Cisco laying off upward of 14,000 employees- CRN
* Cisco Systems laying off upward of 14,000 employees,
representing nearly 20 percent of co's global workforce - CRN,
citing sources close to co
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representing nearly 20 percent of co's global workforce - CRN,
citing sources close to co
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Univision to buy Gawker out of bankruptcy for $135 million
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Univision Holdings Inc won a
bankruptcy auction on Tuesday to acquire U.S. internet publisher
Gawker Media LLC for $135 million, outbidding media company Ziff
Davis LLC, which had made an initial offer of $90 million.
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bankruptcy auction on Tuesday to acquire U.S. internet publisher
Gawker Media LLC for $135 million, outbidding media company Ziff
Davis LLC, which had made an initial offer of $90 million.
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About a third of U.S. tech unicorns will see valuation fall - report
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Nearly one-third of
private tech companies in the United States that have achieved
"unicorn" status will eventually be worth less than $1 billion,
according to a report published Tuesday.
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private tech companies in the United States that have achieved
"unicorn" status will eventually be worth less than $1 billion,
according to a report published Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Barnes & Noble fires CEO Ronald Boire
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Barnes & Noble Inc said on
Tuesday that Chief Executive Ronald Boire would leave the
company as the board decided he was not a "good fit" for the
bookstore chain operator.
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Tuesday that Chief Executive Ronald Boire would leave the
company as the board decided he was not a "good fit" for the
bookstore chain operator.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. government offers states help to fight voter fraud
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The government is offering to
help states protect the Nov. 8 U.S. election from hacking or
other tampering, in the face of allegations by Republican Party
presidential candidate Donald Trump that the system is open to
fraud.
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help states protect the Nov. 8 U.S. election from hacking or
other tampering, in the face of allegations by Republican Party
presidential candidate Donald Trump that the system is open to
fraud.
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UPDATE 2-Ford plans self-driving car for ride share fleets in 2021
DETROIT, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co plans to
offer a fully automated driverless vehicle to commercial ride
sharing fleets such as Uber in 2021, the automaker
announced Tuesday.
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offer a fully automated driverless vehicle to commercial ride
sharing fleets such as Uber in 2021, the automaker
announced Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. senators quiz airlines on IT systems after Delta disruption
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Two U.S. senators on Tuesday
sent letters to 13 major airlines expressing concerns that their
information technology systems are vulnerable to outages that
can strand thousands of passengers similar to recent flight
cancellations.
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sent letters to 13 major airlines expressing concerns that their
information technology systems are vulnerable to outages that
can strand thousands of passengers similar to recent flight
cancellations.
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BRIEF-Leidos Holdings announces closing of merger with Lockheed Martin's IS&GS business
* Leidos announces closing of the merger with Lockheed
Martin's IS&GS business and election of three new directors
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Martin's IS&GS business and election of three new directors
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Amid Trump criticism, U.S. to help states fight voter fraud
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is
offering to help states protect the Nov. 8 election from hacking
or other tampering, in the face of allegations by Republican
presidential candidate Donald Trump that the system is "rigged"
and easy to manipulate.
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offering to help states protect the Nov. 8 election from hacking
or other tampering, in the face of allegations by Republican
presidential candidate Donald Trump that the system is "rigged"
and easy to manipulate.
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Russia fails to reach settlement with Google in Android case
MOSCOW, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Russia's state anti-monopoly
watchdog FAS said on Tuesday it and Alphabet Inc's
Google had failed to reach an out-of-court settlement in a case
over Google's Android operating system, Interfax news agency
reported.
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watchdog FAS said on Tuesday it and Alphabet Inc's
Google had failed to reach an out-of-court settlement in a case
over Google's Android operating system, Interfax news agency
reported.
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US stock buybacks at lowest level in years: report
NEW YORK, Aug 16 (IFR) - US companies have reduced stock
buybacks to the lowest level in four years, according to a new
report on Tuesday.
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buybacks to the lowest level in four years, according to a new
report on Tuesday.
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Ford, Baidu co-invest in autonomous tech firm Velodyne
DETROIT, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co and Baidu
Inc, the Chinese search engine giant, have jointly
invested $150 million in Velodyne, which makes a key component
in self-driving cars as Ford ramps up development in the
autonomous field.
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Inc, the Chinese search engine giant, have jointly
invested $150 million in Velodyne, which makes a key component
in self-driving cars as Ford ramps up development in the
autonomous field.
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UPDATE 1-Apple to increase investment in increasingly tough China
BEIJING, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Apple Inc will boost
its investment in China, one of its most important but
increasingly difficult markets, and build its first Asia-Pacific
research and development centre in the country, Chief Executive
Tim Cook said on Tuesday.
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its investment in China, one of its most important but
increasingly difficult markets, and build its first Asia-Pacific
research and development centre in the country, Chief Executive
Tim Cook said on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Cavium completes Qlogic Corp related exchange offer
* Cavium, inc. Announces successful completion of the
exchange offer in connection with the proposed acquisition of
qlogic corporation
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exchange offer in connection with the proposed acquisition of
qlogic corporation
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REFILE-EU mergers and takeovers (Aug 16)
BRUSSELS, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under
review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU
merger process:
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BRIEF-TargetEveryOne Q2 pre-tax loss widens to SEK 11.0 million
* Q2 net sales 23.7 million Swedish crowns ($2.8 million) versus 3.9 million crowns year ago
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UPDATE 1-Norway police to prosecute former Kongsberg executive, clears company
* The Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and
Environmental Crime (Oekokrim) has dropped the corruption case against Kongsberg Gruppen
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Environmental Crime (Oekokrim) has dropped the corruption case against Kongsberg Gruppen
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BRIEF-Solar launches share buy-back programme of up to DKK 150 mln
* Decided to use a maximum amount of 150 million Danish crowns ($22.67 million) on buy-back
at a price of between 330 crowns and 400 crowns per B share
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at a price of between 330 crowns and 400 crowns per B share
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Indian shares fall as Infosys drags IT firms lower
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Indian shares fell on Tuesday as software
services exporters declined after Infosys said Royal
Bank of Scotland had cancelled a contract, sparking renewed
concerns about the outlook for the sector.
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services exporters declined after Infosys said Royal
Bank of Scotland had cancelled a contract, sparking renewed
concerns about the outlook for the sector.
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Monday, August 15, 2016
BRIEF-Posera Q2 revenue rose 1.1 percent to C$4.338 million
* Q2 revenue rose 1.1 percent to C$4.338 million
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BRIEF-Teac and Teac America to pay $0.4 mln for settlement of lawsuit with Ingram Micro and Synnex
* Says the co and co's US-based unit Teac America Inc
reached settlement of lawsuit filed by two U.S.-based companies,
Ingram Micro and Synnex, regarding the price cartel of optical
disk drive
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reached settlement of lawsuit filed by two U.S.-based companies,
Ingram Micro and Synnex, regarding the price cartel of optical
disk drive
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BRIEF-Paulson & co cuts share stake in Activision Blizzard
* Cuts share stake in Activision Blizzard Inc by 68.2
percent to 1 million shares - SEC Filing
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percent to 1 million shares - SEC Filing
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BRIEF-Tiger Global Management ups stake in Amazon, cuts in Square
* Change in holdings are as of june 30, 2016 and compared
with the previous quarter ended as of march 31, 2016
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with the previous quarter ended as of march 31, 2016
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BRIEF-Tiger Global Management LLC dissolves share stake in Netflix - SEC filing
* Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2016 and compared
with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2016
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Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2016: (http://bit.ly/2btcMT8)
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with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2016
Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2016: (http://bit.ly/2bimrhL)
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Box Office: 'Sausage Party' Scores With $33.6 Million, 'Suicide Squad' Plunges in Second Weekend
LOS ANGELES, Aug 15 (Variety.com) - "Sausage Party" scored
at the box office this weekend, debuting to a meaty $33.6
million and providing a much-needed win for struggling Sony
Pictures.
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at the box office this weekend, debuting to a meaty $33.6
million and providing a much-needed win for struggling Sony
Pictures.
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UPDATE 1-Hedge fund Kerrisdale's Adrangi arrested for DUI -police
BOSTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Hedge fund manager Sahm Adrangi,
known for his big, winning bets against Chinese companies, was
arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after crashing his car
in the Hamptons on Long Island, New York, during the weekend,
police said on Monday.
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known for his big, winning bets against Chinese companies, was
arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after crashing his car
in the Hamptons on Long Island, New York, during the weekend,
police said on Monday.
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Aug 15 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Monday:
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and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Monday:
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The Shires eye "British invasion" of American country music
LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The Shires hope to win over
American country music fans with their own British twist to the
genre after making UK chart history with their debut album last
year.
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American country music fans with their own British twist to the
genre after making UK chart history with their debut album last
year.
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BRIEF-Patriot National Q2 adjusted earnings per share $0.11
* Patriot National's special committee of the board closes
in on strategic opportunity decision; company reports second
quarter 2016 results
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in on strategic opportunity decision; company reports second
quarter 2016 results
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BRIEF-Diebold completes Wincor Nixdorf acquisition
* Diebold completes Wincor Nixdorf acquisition
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BRIEF-Call Center Tools Q2 net loss widens to 461,300 zlotys
* Reported on Friday Q2 revenue of 1.5 million zlotys
($392,331.23) versus 1.4 million zlotys year ago
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($392,331.23) versus 1.4 million zlotys year ago
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Sunday, August 14, 2016
BRIEF-Sunsea Telecommunications to sell unit for 98.6 mln yuan
* Says it will sell Shenzhen-based wholly owned unit to
Shenzhen-based investment firm, for 98.6 million yuan
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Shenzhen-based investment firm, for 98.6 million yuan
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NYSE sees double-digit Asian IPOs through 2017, with focus on tech
HONG KONG, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE) sees Asian technology companies driving a revival in new
listings and expects double-digit IPOs through the end of 2017
from the region, the exchange's global head of capital markets
said in an interview.
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(NYSE) sees Asian technology companies driving a revival in new
listings and expects double-digit IPOs through the end of 2017
from the region, the exchange's global head of capital markets
said in an interview.
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Box Office:'Suicide Squad' Tops Foreign Box Office With $58.7 Million
LOS ANGELES, Aug 14(Variety.com) - "Suicide Squad" topped
foreign box office charts for a second consecutive week.
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foreign box office charts for a second consecutive week.
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Can Singapore's labour crunch spark a robot revolution?
SINGAPORE, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Sherine Toh says her best days
at work are when none of the 600-or-so staff at Singapore's Tung
Lok Restaurants quits, though such days are rare.
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at work are when none of the 600-or-so staff at Singapore's Tung
Lok Restaurants quits, though such days are rare.
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UPDATE 1-UK business software company Sage hit by data breach
LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Sage Group, a provider of
accounting, payroll and payments software for businesses, said
an internal login had been used to gain unauthorised access to
the data of some of its British customers.
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accounting, payroll and payments software for businesses, said
an internal login had been used to gain unauthorised access to
the data of some of its British customers.
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UK business software company Sage hit by cyber attack
LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Sage Group, a provider of
accounting, payroll and payments software for businesses, said
cyber attackers had used an internal login to access the data of
some of its British customers.
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accounting, payroll and payments software for businesses, said
cyber attackers had used an internal login to access the data of
some of its British customers.
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UPDATE 1-VW gets approval for another 460,000 diesel-car fixes
* German KBA approves fixes for 1.2-litre engines
(Adds details on diesel repairs and background)
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(Adds details on diesel repairs and background)
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Europe's boutique firms stealing M&A market share, dealmakers, data shows
LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Boutique advisory firms now
receive nearly half of all mergers and acquisition fees in
Europe, stealing market share and top dealmakers from global
investment banks hamstrung by a renewed focus on cost-cutting
and regulations on how much they can pay.
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receive nearly half of all mergers and acquisition fees in
Europe, stealing market share and top dealmakers from global
investment banks hamstrung by a renewed focus on cost-cutting
and regulations on how much they can pay.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Olympics-Pokemon craze challenges Rio Games for popularity
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Forget beach volleyball, soccer or tennis, not to mention the steeplechase or discus. Pokemon Go is challenging the Olympics for most popular game among some young Brazilians.
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Saturday, August 13, 2016
Pokemon craze challenges Olympics for most popular game
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Forget beach volleyball, soccer or tennis, not to mention the steeplechase or discus. Pokemon Go is challenging the Olympics for most popular game among some young Brazilians.
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Bangladesh c.bank says withholding heist probe info from "foreign perpetrators"
MANILA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bangladesh's central bank has
said it is withholding findings of investigations into the cyber
theft of $81 million from its account at the Federal Reserve
Bank of New York to avoid tipping off the "foreign perpetrators"
of the hack.
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said it is withholding findings of investigations into the cyber
theft of $81 million from its account at the Federal Reserve
Bank of New York to avoid tipping off the "foreign perpetrators"
of the hack.
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UPDATE 1-Conviction overturned for case spotlighted in 'Making a Murderer'
Aug 12 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday overturned the
murder conviction of one of two Wisconsin men serving life
sentences for the 2005 slaying of a freelance photographer in a
case spotlighted in the popular Netflix television documentary
"Making a Murderer."
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murder conviction of one of two Wisconsin men serving life
sentences for the 2005 slaying of a freelance photographer in a
case spotlighted in the popular Netflix television documentary
"Making a Murderer."
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Friday, August 12, 2016
BRIEF-Elliott Associates and Affiliates say they have combined share stake of about 10.9% In Lifelock
* Elliott Associates and Affiliates say they have combined
share stake of about 10.9% in Lifelock Inc as of August 9-SEC
Filing
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share stake of about 10.9% in Lifelock Inc as of August 9-SEC
Filing
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BRIEF-Maxim Integrated files for potential mixed shelf, size not disclosed
* Files for potential mixed shelf, size not disclosed - SEC
filing
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filing
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BRIEF-Fitch: Hewlett Packard Enterprise's ratings unaffected by acquisition of SGI
* fitch: Hewlett Packard Enterprise's ratings unaffected by
acquisition of SGI
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acquisition of SGI
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UPDATE 1-Lyft rebuffs acquisition interest from GM - report
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Ride hailing company Lyft
rebuffed acquisition interest from General Motors Co and
will raise a new funding round instead, technology website The
Information reported on Friday, citing two people familiar with
the situation.
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rebuffed acquisition interest from General Motors Co and
will raise a new funding round instead, technology website The
Information reported on Friday, citing two people familiar with
the situation.
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UPDATE 1-Two company veterans tapped to lead Fox News after Ailes' exit
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch on Friday named company
veterans Jack Abernethy and Bill Shine as co-presidents to lead
Fox News after Chief Executive Officer Roger Ailes resigned last
month following sexual harassment allegations.
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veterans Jack Abernethy and Bill Shine as co-presidents to lead
Fox News after Chief Executive Officer Roger Ailes resigned last
month following sexual harassment allegations.
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