* H1 net income group share 3.4 million euros ($3.82
million) versus 1.2 million euros year ago
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
BRIEF-Dalet H1 operating loss narrows to 1.9 million euros
* H1 operating loss of 1.9 million euros versus loss of 2.7
million euros ($3.0 million) a year ago
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million euros ($3.0 million) a year ago
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BRIEF-Sqli signs partnership with Platform.sh
* Signs partnership with Platform.sh
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UPDATE 2-Yahoo to provide details on massive data breach - Recode
Sept 22 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc this week will
disclose a data breach that compromised the details of several
hundred million users, technology news site Recode reported on
Thursday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the company's
plan.
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disclose a data breach that compromised the details of several
hundred million users, technology news site Recode reported on
Thursday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the company's
plan.
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BRIEF-PCS Technology approves appointment of Harish Tandon as MD and CEO
* Approved appointment of Harish Tandon as MD and CEO
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BRIEF-Victory Giant Technology adjusts private placement plan
* Says it adjusts private placement plan, to raise up to
1.08 billion yuan ($161.96 million) from 1.11 billion yuan
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1.08 billion yuan ($161.96 million) from 1.11 billion yuan
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BRIEF-Nordic Semiconductor: Design partner selects NRF52832 SOC
* Cochrane, Alberta-based Dynastream Innovations has selected Nordic's NRF52832
multiprotocol system-on-chip (SOC) for its D52Q ANT module
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multiprotocol system-on-chip (SOC) for its D52Q ANT module
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UPDATE 1-Oxford ranked world's top university, just as Brexit looms
LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The University of Oxford, the
oldest university in the English-speaking world and feeder for
the British elite, has topped a global education ranking for the
first time, but its vice-chancellor warned that Brexit could
damage its long-term prospects.
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oldest university in the English-speaking world and feeder for
the British elite, has topped a global education ranking for the
first time, but its vice-chancellor warned that Brexit could
damage its long-term prospects.
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Yahoo set to confirm massive data breach - Recode
Sept 22 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc will confirm this
week a massive data breach of its service, technology news
website Recode reported on Thursday, citing several sources
close to the situation.
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week a massive data breach of its service, technology news
website Recode reported on Thursday, citing several sources
close to the situation.
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UPDATE 2-Taiwan's August export orders rebound, Sept seen stronger
* Central bank may keep rates steady next week - economists
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BRIEF-Wipro Singapore to buy 100 pct stake in Zhongshan Ma Er
* Signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% shareholding
of Zhongshan Ma Er Daily Products Limited
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of Zhongshan Ma Er Daily Products Limited
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BRIEF-Goertek's chairman raises stake in the company to 18.18 pct
* Says chairman has bought 0.59 percent stake in the compnay
on Sept 22 for 266.7 million yuan ($39.99 million), taking his
holdings to 18.18 percent after transaction
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on Sept 22 for 266.7 million yuan ($39.99 million), taking his
holdings to 18.18 percent after transaction
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BRIEF-Fortec Elektronik FY EBIT up at 4.9 million euros
* Revenues for the FY 2015/16 (01.07.2015 - 30.06.2016) 78.2
million euros ($87.80 million) after 45.9 million euros in the
previous year
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million euros ($87.80 million) after 45.9 million euros in the
previous year
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BRIEF-IVU Traffic Technologies awarded first contract in Mexico
* Is equipping several train stations with real-time
information systems in Mexican city Puebla
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information systems in Mexican city Puebla
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BRIEF-APN Promise plans to set up new unit
* Said on Wednesday that its supervisory board approves
setting up a new unit, APN ISV HUB Sp. z o.o.
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setting up a new unit, APN ISV HUB Sp. z o.o.
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BRIEF-Samsung aims to offer S.Korea users affected by Note 7 recall mobile tariff credit
* Says in talks to offer 30,000 won ($27.21) mobile tariff
credit for S.Korea users affected by Note 7 recall
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credit for S.Korea users affected by Note 7 recall
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016
BRIEF-Kingnet Network unit announces lawsuit filed by Actoz Soft Co.,Ltd. regarding copyright infringement
* Says Actoz Soft Co.,Ltd. filed lawsuit against
the co's wholly owned network tech unit and Wemade Entertainment
Co.,Ltd. with Shanghai Intellectual Property Court,
claiming the two firms infringed Actoz Soft's copyright
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the co's wholly owned network tech unit and Wemade Entertainment
Co.,Ltd. with Shanghai Intellectual Property Court,
claiming the two firms infringed Actoz Soft's copyright
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UPDATE 1-Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new S.China Sea facilities
TAIPEI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said
it is asking Google to blur satellite images showing what
experts say appear to be new military installations on Itu Aba,
Taipei's sole holding in the hotly disputed South China Sea.
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it is asking Google to blur satellite images showing what
experts say appear to be new military installations on Itu Aba,
Taipei's sole holding in the hotly disputed South China Sea.
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BRIEF-Spero Global to issue 1 bln won worth convertible bonds
* Says it will issue the 24th unregistered/unsecured private
convertible bonds, raising 1 billion won in proceeds
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convertible bonds, raising 1 billion won in proceeds
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U.S. cities push for local laws to oversee police surveillance
SEATTLE, Sept 21 (Reuters) - A number of U.S. cities are
introducing proposals to mandate community oversight of police
use of digital surveillance technology as evidence mounts that
black or poor neighborhoods are being more heavily scrutinized
than others, civil rights activists said on Wednesday.
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introducing proposals to mandate community oversight of police
use of digital surveillance technology as evidence mounts that
black or poor neighborhoods are being more heavily scrutinized
than others, civil rights activists said on Wednesday.
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REFILE-UPDATE 2-Chan Zuckerberg Initiative pledges $3 billion to fight disease
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Facebook Chief Executive
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan on Wednesday pledged
more than $3 billion toward a plan to "cure, prevent or manage
all disease within our children's lifetime."
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Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan on Wednesday pledged
more than $3 billion toward a plan to "cure, prevent or manage
all disease within our children's lifetime."
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BRIEF-Oclaro announces pricing of 15 mln shares at $8.35/share
* Says announced pricing 15 million shares of its common
stock at a price to public of $8.35 per share
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UPDATE 1-Trump opposes plan for U.S. to cede internet oversight
WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential
nominee Donald Trump opposes a long-planned transition of
oversight of the internet's technical management from the U.S.
government to a global community of stakeholders, his campaign
said in a statement on Wednesday.
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nominee Donald Trump opposes a long-planned transition of
oversight of the internet's technical management from the U.S.
government to a global community of stakeholders, his campaign
said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Soccer-Video referee makes first impact as yellow turns to red
AMSTERDAM, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Willem II Tilburg midfielder Anouar Kali became the first player in the Netherlands to get his marching orders from the 'video assistant referee' (VAR) after his yellow card in a Dutch Cup tie against Ajax Amsterdam was turned into a red on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Radisys secures expanded credit agreement
* Says revolving loan commitment of $55.0 million with a
stated maturity date of September 19, 2019
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BRIEF-Charter Communications says new pricing and packaging to be fully implemented by spring of 2017 - Goldman Sachs Conf
* Charter Communications, which recently bought Time Warner
Cable, says expects new pricing and packaging to be fully
implemented by spring of 2017 - Goldman Sachs Conf
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Cable, says expects new pricing and packaging to be fully
implemented by spring of 2017 - Goldman Sachs Conf
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BRIEF-Samsung Electronics Canada provides update on galaxy note7 software
* New software will be distributed via automatic
over-the-air update to Canadian galaxy note7 devices starting
Sept. 21
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over-the-air update to Canadian galaxy note7 devices starting
Sept. 21
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Ericsson plans to stop manufacturing in Sweden, cutting 3,000 jobs, - media
STOCKHOLM, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Mobile telecoms equipment
maker Ericsson plans to close the last of its Swedish
manufacturing sites, cutting around 3,000 jobs in the country,
Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet reported on Wednesday.
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maker Ericsson plans to close the last of its Swedish
manufacturing sites, cutting around 3,000 jobs in the country,
Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet reported on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Finjan Holdings says jury decided co was entitled to $15 mln in damages for Sophos' infringement
* Jury returned a verdict that "all five Finjan patents were
found literally infringed by Sophos"
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found literally infringed by Sophos"
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BRIEF-Applied Materials says targeting non-GAAP EPS of $2.45 to $3.17 for FY 2019
* Expects to grow its services business revenue by $600
million from fiscal 2013 through 2016
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million from fiscal 2013 through 2016
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YOUR MONEY-Poetry, pugs raise awareness for new FAFSA timeline
NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - What does a pug looking at a
computer have to do with the Oct. 1 start date for parents and
students to fill out the federal financial aid form known as the
FAFSA?
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computer have to do with the Oct. 1 start date for parents and
students to fill out the federal financial aid form known as the
FAFSA?
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EU Commission says VW pledged to fix all cars in Europe by late 2017
BRUSSELS, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Volkswagen pledged
to fix all cars equipped with illicit engine software in Europe
by autumn 2017, the European Commission said on Wednesday after
talks with the carmaker to ensure it is doing enough for
affected clients.
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to fix all cars equipped with illicit engine software in Europe
by autumn 2017, the European Commission said on Wednesday after
talks with the carmaker to ensure it is doing enough for
affected clients.
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BRIEF-McLaren not in discussion with Apple in respect of any potential investment - McLaren spokesman
* McLaren is not in discussion with Apple in respect of any
potential investment - McLaren spokesman
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potential investment - McLaren spokesman
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European tech firms tiptoe back to IPO market
FRANKFURT, Sept 21 (Reuters) - A handful of European tech
firms are testing the appetite for initial public offerings,
taking their lead from a modest rebound in listings in the
United States following a two-year slump.
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firms are testing the appetite for initial public offerings,
taking their lead from a modest rebound in listings in the
United States following a two-year slump.
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UPDATE 1-Apple eyes British supercar maker McLaren - FT
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Apple Inc has approached
British Formula One team owner McLaren Technology Group for a
strategic investment or a potential buyout, the Financial Times
reported, citing sources.
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British Formula One team owner McLaren Technology Group for a
strategic investment or a potential buyout, the Financial Times
reported, citing sources.
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BRIEF-RNTS Media H1 pro-forma revenues accelerate by 90% to 94.8 mln euros
* H1 pro-forma revenues accelerated by 90% to 94.8 million
euros ($105.59 million)and EBITDA improved to -5.5 million euros
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euros ($105.59 million)and EBITDA improved to -5.5 million euros
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Japan's Abe: ageing, shrinking population not burden but incentive
NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said
Japan's ageing, shrinking population was not a burden for the
world's third largest economy, but an incentive to boost
productivity through innovations like robots, wireless sensors,
and Artificial Intelligence.
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Japan's ageing, shrinking population was not a burden for the
world's third largest economy, but an incentive to boost
productivity through innovations like robots, wireless sensors,
and Artificial Intelligence.
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BRIEF-Canada Post announces partnership with Shopify
* Shopify merchants are able to purchase shipping labels at
up to 40 percent off usual Canada Post rates when buying labels
through Shopify
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up to 40 percent off usual Canada Post rates when buying labels
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BlackBerry to resell app from startup that found major Android bug
TORONTO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd
has agreed to offer anti-hacking software from a startup that
last year discovered a major Android bug, it said on Wednesday,
as the once-dominant smartphone company seeks to leverage ties
to corporate and government clients to boost its software
revenue.
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has agreed to offer anti-hacking software from a startup that
last year discovered a major Android bug, it said on Wednesday,
as the once-dominant smartphone company seeks to leverage ties
to corporate and government clients to boost its software
revenue.
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UPDATE 1-Denmark's Nets to launch early IPO on Friday due to share demand
COPENHAGEN, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Denmark's Nets will list in
Copenhagen on Friday, four days earlier than planned, after
attracting solid interest in its shares, the card payment
services company said on Wednesday.
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Copenhagen on Friday, four days earlier than planned, after
attracting solid interest in its shares, the card payment
services company said on Wednesday.
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Swiss voters likely to back new law on surveillance - survey
ZURICH, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Voters in Switzerland on Sunday
are likely to back a law extending the spy service's authority
to monitor internet traffic, deploy drones and hack foreign
computer systems to combat militant attacks, a survey shows.
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are likely to back a law extending the spy service's authority
to monitor internet traffic, deploy drones and hack foreign
computer systems to combat militant attacks, a survey shows.
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UK watchdog drops plans for review of Big Data use by insurers
LONDON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Britain's markets watchdog has
dropped plans for a formal market review of whether Big Data
might make it harder or more expensive for some customers to buy
car and home insurance, saying there was no evidence of that so
far.
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dropped plans for a formal market review of whether Big Data
might make it harder or more expensive for some customers to buy
car and home insurance, saying there was no evidence of that so
far.
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RPT-Divided U.S. Supreme Court turns to less sensitive IP cases
WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Shorthanded and
ideologically divided, the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to take up
any cases on politically sensitive social issues in its new term
starting in October, instead showing a keen interest in more
technical cases of importance to business such as disputes over
intellectual property.
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ideologically divided, the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to take up
any cases on politically sensitive social issues in its new term
starting in October, instead showing a keen interest in more
technical cases of importance to business such as disputes over
intellectual property.
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Taiwan asks Google to blur images showing new S.China Sea facilities
TAIPEI, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said
on Wednesday it is asking Google to blur satellite images
showing what experts say appear to be new military installations
on Itu Aba, Taipei's sole holding in the disputed South China
Sea.
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on Wednesday it is asking Google to blur satellite images
showing what experts say appear to be new military installations
on Itu Aba, Taipei's sole holding in the disputed South China
Sea.
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BRIEF-Kanamic Network plans private placement of 33,000 shares
* Says it plans to issue 33,000 shares via private placement
and aims to raise about 91.1 million yen, with subscription date
on Sept. 28 and payment date on Sept. 29
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and aims to raise about 91.1 million yen, with subscription date
on Sept. 28 and payment date on Sept. 29
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BRIEF-Geonext plans private placement of 23.8 mln shares; shareholding structure changes
* Says it plans to issue 23.8 million shares via private
placement and aims to raise 714 million yen in total, on Oct.
24, to fund project and repay loan
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placement and aims to raise 714 million yen in total, on Oct.
24, to fund project and repay loan
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BRIEF-China's Inesa Intelligent Tech plans JV with partners
* Says it plans to set up JV with partners including
Shanghai Feilo Acoustics' unit with registered
capital of 150 million yuan ($22.49 million)
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Shanghai Feilo Acoustics' unit with registered
capital of 150 million yuan ($22.49 million)
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BRIEF-R&I upgrades Mitsuba's rating to "BBB" and says stable outlook - R&I
* Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) upgraded the
company's rating to "BBB" from "BBB-" - R&I
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company's rating to "BBB" from "BBB-" - R&I
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Tuesday, September 20, 2016
BRIEF-Gemalto and Valeo partner to turn smartphones into secure car keys
* Gemalto and Valeo partner to turn smartphones into a secure car keys
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BRIEF-Suprema receive patent
* Says it receives patent on apparatus and method for
recognizing face based on environment adaption
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recognizing face based on environment adaption
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New Zealand posts record migrants, but key sectors missing out
WELLINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - New Zealand's immigration
boom struck a record with 125,000 newcomers landing in the 12
months through August, yet shortages of skilled labour in hot
sectors like tech and construction is fuelling criticism of
government policies.
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boom struck a record with 125,000 newcomers landing in the 12
months through August, yet shortages of skilled labour in hot
sectors like tech and construction is fuelling criticism of
government policies.
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BRIEF-AVIT to invest 100 mln yuan in Beijing-based tech firm
* Says it to invest 100 million yuan and to hold 4.7 percent
stake in a Beijing-based technology firm via stake acquisition
and capital injection
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stake in a Beijing-based technology firm via stake acquisition
and capital injection
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BRIEF-Nsfocus Information Technology unit to hold 10 pct stake in Beijing-based IT firm
* Says it to inject capital of 5 million yuan in its
Beijing-based unit and the unit to invest the 5 million yuan in
a Beijing-based information technology firm
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Beijing-based unit and the unit to invest the 5 million yuan in
a Beijing-based information technology firm
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BRIEF-Sumavision Technologies wins bid worth 9.2 mln yuan in project
* Says it won bid in a Equipment procurement and engineering
implementation project of a wireless digital covering project
for radio and television program
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implementation project of a wireless digital covering project
for radio and television program
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EXPERT VIEWS-How have the U.N.'s global goals fared one year on?
NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - World
leaders one year ago agreed on an ambitious set of global goals
designed to tackle the world's most troubling problems such as
extreme poverty and inequality by 2030 at the United Nations.
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leaders one year ago agreed on an ambitious set of global goals
designed to tackle the world's most troubling problems such as
extreme poverty and inequality by 2030 at the United Nations.
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UPDATE 2-Adobe revenue beats estimates as cloud push gains pace
* Shares on pace to open at record high
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shares)
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Apple's iPhone 7 more expensive to make - IHS Markit
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Apple Inc is spending more to
manufacture its iPhone 7 smartphone than predecessor iPhone 6S
due to features such as a bigger battery and larger storage
capacity, according to a teardown by IHS Markit Ltd.
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manufacture its iPhone 7 smartphone than predecessor iPhone 6S
due to features such as a bigger battery and larger storage
capacity, according to a teardown by IHS Markit Ltd.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. proposes regulators have more say in self-driving car design
WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The Obama administration
proposed on Tuesday deeper government involvement in the design
of autonomous vehicle systems and called on manufacturers to
share more information about how such systems work and why they
fail.
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proposed on Tuesday deeper government involvement in the design
of autonomous vehicle systems and called on manufacturers to
share more information about how such systems work and why they
fail.
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Tesla fixes security bugs after claims of Model S hack
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc has rolled out
a security patch for its electric cars after Chinese security
researchers uncovered vulnerabilities they said allowed them to
remotely attack a Tesla Model S sedan.
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a security patch for its electric cars after Chinese security
researchers uncovered vulnerabilities they said allowed them to
remotely attack a Tesla Model S sedan.
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UPDATE 1-Microsoft raises dividend, plans $40 bln share buyback
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp on Tuesday
raised its quarterly dividend by 8 percent and said it would buy
back up to $40 billion as part of a new share repurchase
program.
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raised its quarterly dividend by 8 percent and said it would buy
back up to $40 billion as part of a new share repurchase
program.
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BRIEF-CA technologies to acquire Blazemeter
* Ca Technologies to acquire Blazemeter to drive speed and
quality of application testing practices
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quality of application testing practices
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Brazil sugar mills boost machine purchases as outlook improves
SAO PAULO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian sugar cane mills
are increasing purchases of machinery in an effort to improve
efficiency in the field as the robust demand outlook for the
sweetener encourages companies to boost investments.
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are increasing purchases of machinery in an effort to improve
efficiency in the field as the robust demand outlook for the
sweetener encourages companies to boost investments.
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BRIEF-Perk.com says Surojit Niyogi disposes all his shareholdings in Perk
* On Sept 15, Surojit Niyogi disposed all his shareholdings
in co consisting of 1.9 million co's shares,1.5 million Perk
Class A restricted voting shares
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in co consisting of 1.9 million co's shares,1.5 million Perk
Class A restricted voting shares
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VW's Audi head questioned over emissions scandal
HANOVER, Germany, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The head of
Volkswagen's luxury car division Audi has been
questioned by investigators looking into the company's emissions
scandal, VW Chief Executive Matthias Mueller said on Tuesday.
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Volkswagen's luxury car division Audi has been
questioned by investigators looking into the company's emissions
scandal, VW Chief Executive Matthias Mueller said on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Hitachi Kokusai Electric to keep payout ratio at 30 pct or higher - Nikkei
* Hitachi Kokusai Electric aims to pay out at least 30 pct
of its profit to shareholders each year - Nikkei
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of its profit to shareholders each year - Nikkei
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BRIEF-Alten H1 net income group share rises 34.4% to 60.9 million euros
* H1 net income group share up 34.4% to EUR 60.9 million
($67.99 million) from EUR 45.3 million year ago
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($67.99 million) from EUR 45.3 million year ago
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CORRECTED-Patent licensing firm Tessera to buy audio technology company DTS
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Patent licensing company Tessera
Technologies Inc said on Tuesday that it would buy
audio technology company DTS Inc for about $850 million
in cash.
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Technologies Inc said on Tuesday that it would buy
audio technology company DTS Inc for about $850 million
in cash.
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BRIEF-Tronics Microsystems H1 net loss group share widens to 2.6 million euros
* H1 net loss group share EUR 2.6 million ($2.90 million)
versus loss of EUR 1.2 million year ago
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versus loss of EUR 1.2 million year ago
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EU mergers and takeovers (Sept 20)
BRUSSELS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The following are mergers
under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the
EU merger process:
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under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the
EU merger process:
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VW's MAN to sell trucks with new digital services from 2017
BERLIN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Volkswagen division
MAN will next year start selling heavy-duty commercial
vehicles with new digital services to make its trucks more
efficient, as VW looks to challenge rivals Daimler
and Volvo AB.
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MAN will next year start selling heavy-duty commercial
vehicles with new digital services to make its trucks more
efficient, as VW looks to challenge rivals Daimler
and Volvo AB.
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BRIEF-Sky, ITV invest in GINX eSports TV owner
* Announces that it has invested 1.55 mln stg in GINX TV,
owner of UK & Ireland's only 24-hour eSports tv channel, GINX
eSports TV
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owner of UK & Ireland's only 24-hour eSports tv channel, GINX
eSports TV
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BRIEF-Merger termination may require DTS to pay Tessera a fee of $25.5 million
* Upon termination of merger agreement under specified
circumstances, DTS may be required to pay Tessera a termination
fee of $25.5 million
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circumstances, DTS may be required to pay Tessera a termination
fee of $25.5 million
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Monitor funds' influence on German business - monopolies body
BERLIN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Germany needs to keep a closer
eye on the influence of funds and institutional investors on
German business because they may be distorting competition, the
head of the Monopolies Commission said on Tuesday.
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eye on the influence of funds and institutional investors on
German business because they may be distorting competition, the
head of the Monopolies Commission said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Patent licensing firm Tessera to buy audio equipment maker DTS
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Patent licensing company Tessera
Technologies Inc said on Tuesday it would buy audio
equipment maker DTS Inc for about $850 million in cash.
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Technologies Inc said on Tuesday it would buy audio
equipment maker DTS Inc for about $850 million in cash.
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BRIEF-Zebra Technologies sees to record pre-tax charge of about $65-$80 mln
* Expects to record non-cash pre-tax charge in range of
about $65-$80 million related to sale of its wireless LAN unit -
SEC filing
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about $65-$80 million related to sale of its wireless LAN unit -
SEC filing
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BRIEF-Wipro joins Oracle cloud managed service provider program
* Says Wipro joins Oracle cloud managed service provider
program
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BRIEF-Shenzhen Coship Electronics to sell entire 39 pct stake in Harbin network firm for 2.3 mln yuan
* Says it plans to sell entire 39 percent stake in
Harbin-based network firm for 2.3 million yuan
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Harbin-based network firm for 2.3 million yuan
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BRIEF-Box gets approval for global BCRs from some European authorities
* Completed EU approval process from UK Information
Commissioner's office for global Binding Corporate Rules as data
processor and controller
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Commissioner's office for global Binding Corporate Rules as data
processor and controller
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Monday, September 19, 2016
BRIEF-Happigo Home Shopping plans acquisition, shares trade remains halted
* Says it plans to acquire stakes in seven media,
entertainment and advertising firms, shares trade remains halted
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entertainment and advertising firms, shares trade remains halted
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BRIEF-UB Care receives patent
* Says it receives patent on Sept. 20, for apparatus and
method for pulse compression of coded excitation in medical
ultrasound imaging
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method for pulse compression of coded excitation in medical
ultrasound imaging
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UPDATE 1-Ride-hailing app Grab raises $750 mln in funding led by SoftBank
* Southeast Asia is key battleground for ride-hailing firms
(Adds details on investors, valuation, plans, context)
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(Adds details on investors, valuation, plans, context)
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BRIEF-Sourcenext to sell APP Planner 5D in Japan under business alliance with Lithuania co Planner 5D
* Says it formed business alliance with Lithuania-based
company Planner 5D, to jointly sell Android application Planner
5D in Japan since October
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company Planner 5D, to jointly sell Android application Planner
5D in Japan since October
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UPDATE 2-U.S. may seek power to pre-approve self-driving car technology
WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The Obama administration
said Monday it was considering seeking the power to review and
approve technology for self-driving cars before they hit the
road and said U.S. states should not set separate rules.
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said Monday it was considering seeking the power to review and
approve technology for self-driving cars before they hit the
road and said U.S. states should not set separate rules.
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Ride-hailing app Grab raises $750 mln in funding led by SoftBank
SINGAPORE, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian ride-hailing
firm Grab said it raised $750 million in a funding round led by
investor SoftBank Group, adding that it would continue
expanding in the region and also significantly invest in mobile
payments capabilities.
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firm Grab said it raised $750 million in a funding round led by
investor SoftBank Group, adding that it would continue
expanding in the region and also significantly invest in mobile
payments capabilities.
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U.S. may seek power to pre-approve self-driving car technology
WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The Obama administration
said Monday it was considering seeking the power to review and
approve technology for self-driving cars before they hit the
road and said U.S. states should not set individual rules
regulating fully self-driving vehicles.
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said Monday it was considering seeking the power to review and
approve technology for self-driving cars before they hit the
road and said U.S. states should not set individual rules
regulating fully self-driving vehicles.
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REFILE-Indonesia to investigate Google for possible unpaid taxes
JAKARTA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Indonesia's tax office will
investigate Alphabet Inc's Google for alleged unpaid
taxes in Southeast Asia's largest economy, a senior finance
ministry official said on Thursday.
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investigate Alphabet Inc's Google for alleged unpaid
taxes in Southeast Asia's largest economy, a senior finance
ministry official said on Thursday.
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BRIEF-Cirrus Logic set to join S&P Midcap;400 Amphastar to join S&P Smallcap 600
* Cirrus Logic set to join S&P Midcap 400; Amphastar
Pharmaceuticals to join S&P Smallcap 600
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Bitcoin is money, U.S. judge says in case tied to JPMorgan hack
NEW YORK, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Bitcoin qualifies as money, a
federal judge ruled on Monday, in a decision linked to a
criminal case over hacking attacks against JPMorgan Chase & Co
and other companies.
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federal judge ruled on Monday, in a decision linked to a
criminal case over hacking attacks against JPMorgan Chase & Co
and other companies.
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BRIEF-GeoOp Ltd updates on rights issue
* NRP has agreed to invest a minimum of NZ$750,000 in
company regardless of amount raised under rights issue
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company regardless of amount raised under rights issue
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BRIEF-Intel Corp says Robert Swan will receive a hiring bonus
* Intel Corp says in connection with his appointment, Robert
Swan will receive a hiring bonus of $5.5 million
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Swan will receive a hiring bonus of $5.5 million
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UPDATE 1-Intel hires Robert Swan from General Atlantic as CFO
Sept 19 (Reuters) - Intel Corp named Robert Swan
chief financial officer, replacing company veteran Stacy Smith
who is moving to a new role leading sales, manufacturing and
operations.
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chief financial officer, replacing company veteran Stacy Smith
who is moving to a new role leading sales, manufacturing and
operations.
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Intel names Robert Swan CFO
Sept 19 (Reuters) - Intel Corp named Robert Swan
chief financial officer, replacing Stacy Smith who will move to
a new role leading sales, manufacturing and operations.
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chief financial officer, replacing Stacy Smith who will move to
a new role leading sales, manufacturing and operations.
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UPDATE 2-Britain's May to meet Goldman, Amazon, IBM to discuss post-Brexit investment
* May says she will get the right deal for Britain
(Adds May comment, details on Brexit negotiations)
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(Adds May comment, details on Brexit negotiations)
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BRIEF-Nascent Objects says it will join Facebook's Building 8
* Nascent Objects, the modular consumer electronics platform operator, says it will join
Facebook's Building 8
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Facebook's Building 8
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RPT-UPDATE 1-Britain's May to meet Goldman, Amazon, IBM to discuss post-Brexit investment
NEW YORK, Sept 19 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa
May will meet business chiefs from firms including Goldman Sachs
, IBM and Amazon on Monday in an attempt
to reassure investors after her country's shock vote to leave
the European Union.
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May will meet business chiefs from firms including Goldman Sachs
, IBM and Amazon on Monday in an attempt
to reassure investors after her country's shock vote to leave
the European Union.
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Animal tagging group Datamars put up for sale by private equity owner-sources
FRANKFURT, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Buyout group Columna Capital
is preparing its Swiss animal tagging group Datamars for a sale
in a potential deal that could be worth as much as over 300
million Swiss francs ($306 million), two people close to the
deal said.
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is preparing its Swiss animal tagging group Datamars for a sale
in a potential deal that could be worth as much as over 300
million Swiss francs ($306 million), two people close to the
deal said.
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Juncker needs no protection from tough questions, EU says
BRUSSELS, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The European Commission said
on Monday that Jean-Claude Juncker needed no protection from
awkward questions after a video blogger accused a staffer at
YouTube of trying to censor her questions to the EU chief
executive.
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on Monday that Jean-Claude Juncker needed no protection from
awkward questions after a video blogger accused a staffer at
YouTube of trying to censor her questions to the EU chief
executive.
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China pledges additional $100 million humanitarian aid for refugees
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 19 (Reuters) - China plans to provide
an additional $100 million in assistance to help deal with the
global refugee crisis, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on
Monday.
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an additional $100 million in assistance to help deal with the
global refugee crisis, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on
Monday.
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Abu Dhabi to introduce new regulations for ride-hailing apps
ABU DHABI, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Ride-hailing services such as
Uber and others will have to register their apps and
heed new regulations to operate in Abu Dhabi, a top official at
the Gulf emirate's taxi regulator said on Monday.
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Uber and others will have to register their apps and
heed new regulations to operate in Abu Dhabi, a top official at
the Gulf emirate's taxi regulator said on Monday.
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Global buyers line up for Naspers' $2.2 bln Polish auction site sale -sources
LONDON/WARSAW, Sept 19 (Reuters) - South Africa's Naspers
is set to receive at least four bids for Allegro in a
deal that could value Eastern Europe's No.1 auction website at
up to $2.2 billion, sources familiar with the talks said on
Monday.
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is set to receive at least four bids for Allegro in a
deal that could value Eastern Europe's No.1 auction website at
up to $2.2 billion, sources familiar with the talks said on
Monday.
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BRIEF-Leidos wins $777 million GSA contract for army geospatial mapping program
* Leidos Holdings Inc wins $777 million GSA contract for
army geospatial mapping program
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UPDATE 1-EU opens probe into tax deals between Luxembourg and Engie
BRUSSELS, Sept 19 (Reuters) - European Union antitrust
regulators opened a probe on Monday into tax deals granted by
Luxembourg to French power utility Engie, stepping up
the EU's campaign against tax avoidance by multinationals.
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regulators opened a probe on Monday into tax deals granted by
Luxembourg to French power utility Engie, stepping up
the EU's campaign against tax avoidance by multinationals.
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Takeaway.com aims to raise 350 mln euros in IPO
AMSTERDAM, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Dutch-based online food
ordering service Takeaway.com said on Monday it would seek to
raise 350 million euros ($390 million) in an initial public
offering that would give it a market value of between 904
million and 1.12 billion euros.
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ordering service Takeaway.com said on Monday it would seek to
raise 350 million euros ($390 million) in an initial public
offering that would give it a market value of between 904
million and 1.12 billion euros.
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BRIEF-Fujian Rongji Software's unit signs contract with China Railway Construction
* Says unit signs contract with China Railway Construction
Group on software park project with investment about 600 million
yuan ($89.97 million)
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Group on software park project with investment about 600 million
yuan ($89.97 million)
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Indian shares set for 4th session of gains on global cues
Sept 19 (Reuters) - Indian shares edged up on Monday,
heading for their fourth consecutive session of rises, tracking
gains in Asian markets as investors looked ahead to key central
bank meetings in the United States and Japan this week for clues
on global monetary policies.
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heading for their fourth consecutive session of rises, tracking
gains in Asian markets as investors looked ahead to key central
bank meetings in the United States and Japan this week for clues
on global monetary policies.
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Alibaba's Cainiao to raise more money; current funds good for up to 18 mths
HANGZHOU, China, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Cainiao Network, the
logistics arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding
Ltd, will hold another round of fundraising but it is
hoping that money raised in March will be sufficient for a year
to 18 months.
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logistics arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding
Ltd, will hold another round of fundraising but it is
hoping that money raised in March will be sufficient for a year
to 18 months.
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
BRIEF-Union Semiconductor Equipment signs contract worth 2.98 bln won
* Says it signs contract with Chengdu BOE Optoelectronics
Technology Co.,Ltd, to provide OLED equipment
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Technology Co.,Ltd, to provide OLED equipment
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Taiwan's Advantech says US trade probe under control
TAIPEI, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Advantech Co
on Monday said it is looking into measures to deal with a U.S.
International Trade Commission probe into a small amount of
products it sold with software provided by German-based 3S-Smart
Software Solutions.
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on Monday said it is looking into measures to deal with a U.S.
International Trade Commission probe into a small amount of
products it sold with software provided by German-based 3S-Smart
Software Solutions.
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UPDATE 4-"Game of Thrones", "Veep" take top prizes again at Emmys
LOS ANGELES, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Fantasy drama series "Game
of Thrones" and comedy "Veep" won the top Emmys for a second
straight year on Sunday, fending off challenges from newcomers.
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of Thrones" and comedy "Veep" won the top Emmys for a second
straight year on Sunday, fending off challenges from newcomers.
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Sunac China in $2.1 bln property deal with Legend
HONG KONG, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Chinese real estate developer
Sunac China Holdings Ltd will buy property businesses
for a consideration of 13.8 billion yuan ($2.07 billion) from
Legend Holdings, according to a stock exchange
notification.
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Sunac China Holdings Ltd will buy property businesses
for a consideration of 13.8 billion yuan ($2.07 billion) from
Legend Holdings, according to a stock exchange
notification.
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Taiwan stocks rise over 2 pct on bargain-hunting
TAIPEI, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose more than 2
percent on Monday as investors hunted for bargains after a long
weekend and five straight sessions of falls.
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percent on Monday as investors hunted for bargains after a long
weekend and five straight sessions of falls.
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O.J. Simpson drama set to sweep Emmys in big year for TV diversity
LOS ANGELES, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The dramatization of O.J.
Simpson's sensational 1995 double murder trial looks set to
sweep Sunday's Emmy Awards, crowning an extraordinary year for
American television and actors of multiple ethnic hues.
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Simpson's sensational 1995 double murder trial looks set to
sweep Sunday's Emmy Awards, crowning an extraordinary year for
American television and actors of multiple ethnic hues.
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UPDATE 2-Samsung Electronics says sold shares in four companies
* Sales won't affect existing business relationships
-Samsung
(Updates with comment from Samsung on transaction)
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-Samsung
(Updates with comment from Samsung on transaction)
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Saturday, September 17, 2016
VW's Audi R&D head to be suspended over emissions scandal -Bild am Sonntag
BERLIN, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's Audi
head of development will be suspended this coming week as part
of the investigation into an emissions scandal, Bild am Sonntag
reported citing sources.
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head of development will be suspended this coming week as part
of the investigation into an emissions scandal, Bild am Sonntag
reported citing sources.
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Samsung Electronics says sold shares in four companies
SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - South Korean tech giant Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd said on Sunday it sold shares in
ASML Holding NV, Rambus Inc, Seagate
Technology Plc and Sharp Corp.
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Electronics Co Ltd said on Sunday it sold shares in
ASML Holding NV, Rambus Inc, Seagate
Technology Plc and Sharp Corp.
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UPDATE 2-Global fund raises $12.9 bln to fight AIDS, TB and malaria
MONTREAL, Sept 17 (Reuters) - A global fund has raised over
$12.9 billion from international donors as part of a campaign
aimed at effectively eradicating AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis
by 2030, conference organizers said on Saturday.
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$12.9 billion from international donors as part of a campaign
aimed at effectively eradicating AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis
by 2030, conference organizers said on Saturday.
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UPDATE 1-Florida man sues Samsung, says Galaxy Note 7 exploded
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co was
sued on Friday by a Florida man who said he suffered severe
burns after his Galaxy Note 7 smartphone exploded in his front
pants pocket.
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sued on Friday by a Florida man who said he suffered severe
burns after his Galaxy Note 7 smartphone exploded in his front
pants pocket.
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Friday, September 16, 2016
Twitter grabs average 243,000 viewers in NFL livestream debut
NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc attracted an average of 243,000 viewers to Thursday's National Football League livestream of the New York Jets triumph over the Buffalo Bills, the first time the social media platform has broadcast an NFL game.
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BRIEF-NFL says season premiere of Thursday Night Football draws audience of 15.7 mln viewers
* Season premiere of Thursday Night Football draws an
audience of 15.7 million viewers across all platforms
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audience of 15.7 million viewers across all platforms
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Mobileye says it warned Tesla against enabling 'hands-free' driving
FRANKFURT, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Mobileye NV said in
a U.S. securities filing on Friday that its top executives were
assured by Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk
that drivers of the company's electric cars would not be allowed
to take their hands off the wheel when using the "Autopilot"
driving assistance system, but Tesla later allowed hands-free
driving over Mobileye's objections.
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a U.S. securities filing on Friday that its top executives were
assured by Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk
that drivers of the company's electric cars would not be allowed
to take their hands off the wheel when using the "Autopilot"
driving assistance system, but Tesla later allowed hands-free
driving over Mobileye's objections.
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Florida man sues Samsung, says Galaxy Note 7 exploded
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co was
sued on Friday by a Florida man who said he suffered severe
burns after his Galaxy Note 7 smartphone exploded in his front
pants pocket.
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sued on Friday by a Florida man who said he suffered severe
burns after his Galaxy Note 7 smartphone exploded in his front
pants pocket.
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Sensing threat, UPS plans to expand its 3D printing operations
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept 16 (Reuters) - United Parcel Service
plans to expand its 3D printing service to Asia and
Europe, the U.S. shipping company has told Reuters, in a bid to
fully embrace and get ahead of a trend that threatens to eat
away a small but lucrative part of its business.
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plans to expand its 3D printing service to Asia and
Europe, the U.S. shipping company has told Reuters, in a bid to
fully embrace and get ahead of a trend that threatens to eat
away a small but lucrative part of its business.
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UPDATE 2-Fans cheer, but iPhone 7 gets a subdued welcome
SHANGHAI/SYDNEY/SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Apple
employees enthusiastically counted down the last moments before
stores from San Francisco to Shanghai opened on Friday to launch
the iPhone 7, but the ranks of shoppers were notably thinner
than in previous years.
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employees enthusiastically counted down the last moments before
stores from San Francisco to Shanghai opened on Friday to launch
the iPhone 7, but the ranks of shoppers were notably thinner
than in previous years.
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Merkel declines comment on U.S. penalty for Deutsche Bank
BERLIN, Sept 16 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel
declined to comment on Friday on the decision by the U.S.
Department of Justice to demand $14 billion from Deutsche Bank
to settle claims the lender missold mortgage-backed
securities.
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declined to comment on Friday on the decision by the U.S.
Department of Justice to demand $14 billion from Deutsche Bank
to settle claims the lender missold mortgage-backed
securities.
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Court approves U.S. request to extradite Briton suspected of hacking FBI, Fed
LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A London court on Friday
approved the extradition of an autistic British man to the
United States to face trial for hacking high-security state
computers, despite warnings he might kill himself if sent to a
U.S. jail.
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approved the extradition of an autistic British man to the
United States to face trial for hacking high-security state
computers, despite warnings he might kill himself if sent to a
U.S. jail.
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S&P revises Finland credit outlook to stable from negative
HELSINKI, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's affirmed its
AA+ rating for Finland on Friday and revised the rating outlook
to stable from negative, saying public finances would improve as
the economy gradually recovers.
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AA+ rating for Finland on Friday and revised the rating outlook
to stable from negative, saying public finances would improve as
the economy gradually recovers.
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UPDATE 1-Obama enlists Republican Kasich to strategize on TPP passage
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama
on Friday engaged Ohio Governor John Kasich, a high-profile
political foe, to help press Republicans to approve the
12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal before he leaves
office in four months.
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on Friday engaged Ohio Governor John Kasich, a high-profile
political foe, to help press Republicans to approve the
12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal before he leaves
office in four months.
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Hunt for yield leads U.S. mutual fund managers to private assets
NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - With traditional
dividend-paying stocks such as utilities and telecom companies
trading near record highs, U.S. mutual fund managers desperate
for income are increasingly taking a new tack: going private
instead.
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dividend-paying stocks such as utilities and telecom companies
trading near record highs, U.S. mutual fund managers desperate
for income are increasingly taking a new tack: going private
instead.
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Obama enlists Republican Kasich to press for TPP passage
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama
on Friday engaged Ohio Governor John Kasich, a high-profile
political foe, to help press Republicans to approve the
12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal before he leaves
office in four months.
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on Friday engaged Ohio Governor John Kasich, a high-profile
political foe, to help press Republicans to approve the
12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal before he leaves
office in four months.
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BRIEF-Baltic Ceramics Investments unit to get EU subsidy
* Its unit to get EU subsidy for its consortium 4.7 million
euros ($5.3 million) project "Renewable Power Generation" at
level of max. 95.74 percent
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euros ($5.3 million) project "Renewable Power Generation" at
level of max. 95.74 percent
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Investors still hooked on US corporate bonds
NEW YORK, Sept 16 (IFR) - There are still no visible signs
of fatigue in the US high-grade corporate bond market as volumes
for the year surged past US$1trn in a week struck by a nasty
bout of volatility.
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of fatigue in the US high-grade corporate bond market as volumes
for the year surged past US$1trn in a week struck by a nasty
bout of volatility.
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Sept 16 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Friday:
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acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Friday:
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BRIEF-IDH delegates Lukasz Bartczak to perform duties of temporary company's CEO
* Delegates Lukasz Bartczak, member of the company's
supervisory board, to perform duties of temporary company's CEO
for period of 3 months
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supervisory board, to perform duties of temporary company's CEO
for period of 3 months
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BRIEF-Electric Cloud raises about $6.2 mln in equity financing
* Files to say it raised about $6.2 mln in equity financing
- SEC filing
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- SEC filing
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UPDATE 1-Samsung Elec to resume Galaxy Note 7 sales in S.Korea on Sept 28
* Recall could cost Samsung nearly $5 bln in revenue -
analysts
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analysts
(Updates with background, details on recall process and SDI)
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BRIEF-Elon Musk says hoping to start worldwide rollout of Autopilot 8.0 on Wednesday- tweet
* Elon Musk says hoping to start worldwide rollout of
Autopilot 8.0 on Wednesday if no last minute issues discovered-
tweet
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Samsung Elec says to restart Galaxy Note 7 sales in S.Korea on Sept 28
SEOUL, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
said on Friday it will resume selling new Galaxy
Note 7 smartphones to customers in South Korea starting on Sept.
28, as the firm seeks to limit the fallout from a costly recall
of the high-end device.
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said on Friday it will resume selling new Galaxy
Note 7 smartphones to customers in South Korea starting on Sept.
28, as the firm seeks to limit the fallout from a costly recall
of the high-end device.
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BRIEF-Avast Software extends its tender offer for AVG
* Extended its previously announced tender offer to purchase
all of outstanding ordinary shares of AVG Technologies N.V. for
$25
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all of outstanding ordinary shares of AVG Technologies N.V. for
$25
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
BRIEF-Dedalus to own 99.1 pct of NoemaLife after tender offer
* Dedalus reported on Thursday the final results of its
tender offer on 11.6 percent share capital of NoemaLife
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tender offer on 11.6 percent share capital of NoemaLife
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BRIEF-Fingerprint Cards concludes buy-back of own shares
* During the period June 3-September 15, Fingerprint Cards
bought back a total of 10 228 000 shares, equivalent to 3% of
the total number of shares, for a total price of SEK 1,032 mln
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bought back a total of 10 228 000 shares, equivalent to 3% of
the total number of shares, for a total price of SEK 1,032 mln
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RPT-UPDATE 1- Fans cheer, but Asia gives iPhone 7 subdued welcome
SHANGHAI/SYDNEY, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Apple Inc fans
from Sydney to Shanghai, the first customers worldwide to snap
the new iPhone 7 off the shelves, cheered as they left stores on
Friday brandishing their purchases, flanked by applauding sales
staff.
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from Sydney to Shanghai, the first customers worldwide to snap
the new iPhone 7 off the shelves, cheered as they left stores on
Friday brandishing their purchases, flanked by applauding sales
staff.
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BRIEF-Cellnovo Group raises circa 5.4 million euros in capital increase
* Cellnovo raises circa 5.4 million euros ($6.07 million) in
capital increase without preferential subscription rights
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capital increase without preferential subscription rights
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UPDATE 2-Twitter users cheer Thursday Night Football live video
NEW YORK, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc made a smooth debut with its broadcast of a National Football League game on Thursday, attracting generally positive tweets throughout the matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets.
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UPDATE 1- Fans cheer, but Asia gives iPhone 7 subdued welcome
SHANGHAI/SYDNEY, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Apple Inc fans
from Sydney to Shanghai, the first customers worldwide to snap
the new iPhone 7 off the shelves, cheered as they left stores on
Friday brandishing their purchases, flanked by applauding sales
staff.
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from Sydney to Shanghai, the first customers worldwide to snap
the new iPhone 7 off the shelves, cheered as they left stores on
Friday brandishing their purchases, flanked by applauding sales
staff.
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BRIEF-CallidusCloud announces pricing of follow-on offering
* Announced pricing of underwritten registered public
offering of 5.1 million shares of common stock at $18.25 per
share
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offering of 5.1 million shares of common stock at $18.25 per
share
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Tesla says Mobileye balked after learning carmaker to make own cameras
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc
on Thursday said its former camera supplier Mobileye
disparaged the safety of Tesla's assisted driving technology
Autopilot after learning the carmaker was developing its own
vision system.
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on Thursday said its former camera supplier Mobileye
disparaged the safety of Tesla's assisted driving technology
Autopilot after learning the carmaker was developing its own
vision system.
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BRIEF-Everbridge prices IPO of 7.5 mln shares of common stock for $12.00 per share
* Shares are expected to begin trading on NASDAQ global
market under ticker symbol "EVBG" on September 16, 2016
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market under ticker symbol "EVBG" on September 16, 2016
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UPDATE 1-Jefferies launches new technology group, six bankers start work
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Jefferies Group LLC has
officially launched its expanded technology investment banking
practice, with six new managing directors starting their new
roles in San Francisco, according to a memo the bank sent out to
clients this week.
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officially launched its expanded technology investment banking
practice, with six new managing directors starting their new
roles in San Francisco, according to a memo the bank sent out to
clients this week.
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BRIEF-Materialise NV files for offering of up to 35.03 million American Depositary Shares
* Files for offering of up to 35.03 million American
Depositary Shares representing 35,032,250 ordinary shares
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Depositary Shares representing 35,032,250 ordinary shares
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BRIEF-Comscore:Issues identified in investigation by audit committee and King & Spalding Llp
* Issues identified in investigation by audit committee with
assistance of King & Spalding Llp
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assistance of King & Spalding Llp
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UPDATE 1-Oracle's quarterly revenue misses estimates
Sept 15 (Reuters) - Oracle Corp reported
lower-than-expected quarterly revenue as growth in its
cloud-based offerings failed to make up for weakness in its
traditional software licensing business.
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lower-than-expected quarterly revenue as growth in its
cloud-based offerings failed to make up for weakness in its
traditional software licensing business.
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UPDATE 1-Samsung to recall Galaxy Note 7 smartphones - U.S. agency
Sept 15 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
will recall Galaxy Note 7 smartphones due to serious fire and
burn hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
said.
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will recall Galaxy Note 7 smartphones due to serious fire and
burn hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
said.
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Silicon Valley 3D printing startup gets $81 million in new funding
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept 15 (Reuters) - Carbon, a Silicon
Valley startup that is developing 3D printers to produce medical
devices and car parts on demand, said on Thursday it had closed
on $81 million in funding that brought the total it has raised
to $222 million.
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Valley startup that is developing 3D printers to produce medical
devices and car parts on demand, said on Thursday it had closed
on $81 million in funding that brought the total it has raised
to $222 million.
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Twitter abuzz as live-video test of Thursday Night Football nears
NEW YORK, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Social media users were buzzing on Thursday as Twitter Inc prepared for its first broadcast of a National Football League game, a match up between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills, which tests Twitter's strategy of putting big games on small screens.
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U.S. FCC chair says his set-top box reform proposal may change
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. Federal
Communications Commission said he might change his proposal to
allow tens of millions of U.S. pay TV subscribers to ditch
costly set-top boxes and access video programming online.
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Communications Commission said he might change his proposal to
allow tens of millions of U.S. pay TV subscribers to ditch
costly set-top boxes and access video programming online.
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Baidu receives approval from California DMV to test self-driving cars
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - China-based internet
company Baidu has received a permit to test its
self-driving cars in California from the state's Department of
Motor Vehicles, as the race to introduce driverless automobiles
accelerates.
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company Baidu has received a permit to test its
self-driving cars in California from the state's Department of
Motor Vehicles, as the race to introduce driverless automobiles
accelerates.
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BRIEF-Linx to run restricted offering of 24 million common shares
* Said on Wednesday its board of directors approved the
primary public offering with restricted placement efforts of
24.0 million common shares
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primary public offering with restricted placement efforts of
24.0 million common shares
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BRIEF-Soft Computing H1 net income stable at 0.9 million euros
* H1 IFRS operating income 1.5 million euros ($1.69 million) versus 1.4 million euros year
ago
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UPDATE 2-Teva, Intel to develop wearable tech for Huntington's disease
Sept 15 (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
said on Thursday it was collaborating with Intel Corp
to develop a wearable technology platform to track the
progression of disease in patients with Huntington's, a fatal
degenerative disorder.
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said on Thursday it was collaborating with Intel Corp
to develop a wearable technology platform to track the
progression of disease in patients with Huntington's, a fatal
degenerative disorder.
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Reliance Communications/Aircel venture looks to raise $1 bln for expansion
MUMBAI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Reliance Communications
, which is to merge its wireless business with smaller
rival Aircel, said on Thursday the combined carrier would look
to raise about $1 billion in equity from outside investors for
expansion and to pay for mobile spectrum.
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, which is to merge its wireless business with smaller
rival Aircel, said on Thursday the combined carrier would look
to raise about $1 billion in equity from outside investors for
expansion and to pay for mobile spectrum.
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CORRECTED-MOVES-Technology veteran Dave Johnson joins Israeli venture capital fund
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Veteran technology dealmaker David
Johnson has joined Glilot Capital Partners, which specializes in
enterprise software and cyber security technology, the Israeli
venture capital fund said on Wednesday.
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Johnson has joined Glilot Capital Partners, which specializes in
enterprise software and cyber security technology, the Israeli
venture capital fund said on Wednesday.
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
Sept 15 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1400 GMT on
Thursday:
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acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1400 GMT on
Thursday:
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BRIEF-GigPeak says increased volume orders for 40Gbps QSFP+ drivers, TIAs through balance of 2016
* GigPeak announces quarter shipment of ICs for data center
applications, and sampling of SR and LR PAM4 IC chipsets
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applications, and sampling of SR and LR PAM4 IC chipsets
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TD sells home improvement financing assets
TORONTO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Toronto Dominion Bank
has sold home improvement financing assets to financial
technology company Financeit and Concentra, a provider of
services to credit unions, the buyers said on Thursday.
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has sold home improvement financing assets to financial
technology company Financeit and Concentra, a provider of
services to credit unions, the buyers said on Thursday.
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'Mr.Robot,' 'The Americans' challenge 'Game of Thrones' for Emmy crown
Sept 15 (Reuters) - A pair of Cold War Soviet spies and an
awkward cyber hacker challenge the warring nobles of the Iron
Throne at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, where more than
20 awards celebrating the best of television will be handed out.
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awkward cyber hacker challenge the warring nobles of the Iron
Throne at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, where more than
20 awards celebrating the best of television will be handed out.
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Pandora launches new radio service 'Pandora Plus'
Sept 15 (Reuters) - Online radio service Pandora Media Inc
launched "Pandora Plus", its new subscription service, on
Thursday as it looks to gain market share amid stiff competition
from Apple Inc, Spotify and Amazon.com Inc.
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launched "Pandora Plus", its new subscription service, on
Thursday as it looks to gain market share amid stiff competition
from Apple Inc, Spotify and Amazon.com Inc.
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BRIEF-UK's CMA makes proposals to remedy provisional ICE/Trayport deal concerns
* UK's CMA announces proposal to remedy provisional SLC
identified by CMA in ICE/Trayport merger inquiry
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identified by CMA in ICE/Trayport merger inquiry
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BRIEF-Edia plans 300 mln yen term loan
* Says it plans to take out a 3-yr term loan of 300 million
yen in mid-Sept., to meet the working capital need
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yen in mid-Sept., to meet the working capital need
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Purplebricks latest British real estate firm to shrug off Brexit
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - British online real estate agent
Purplebricks Group Plc became the latest home seller to
play down the impact of Brexit on Thursday, saying there had
been little discernible impact on trading from the vote to leave
the EU.
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Purplebricks Group Plc became the latest home seller to
play down the impact of Brexit on Thursday, saying there had
been little discernible impact on trading from the vote to leave
the EU.
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BRIEF-Takeaway.com valued at 1-1.2 bln euros pre-IPO -newspaper
AMSTERDAM, Sept 15 (Reuters) - **Analysts working on
Takeaway.com's initial public offering of shares have valued it
at 1-1.2 billion euros, Dutch daily Het Financieele Dagblad
reports.
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Takeaway.com's initial public offering of shares have valued it
at 1-1.2 billion euros, Dutch daily Het Financieele Dagblad
reports.
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BRIEF-Adesso takes over business intelligence specialist flitcon GmbH
* Takes over business intelligence specialist flitcon GmbH
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BRIEF-MKSystem to buy 79.06 pct stake in Business Net Corp for 601.6 mln yen
* Says it plans to buy 79.06 percent stake of shares in
Business Net Corp which is engaged in HR and administration
consulting business, for 601.6 million yen in total, on Oct. 3
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Business Net Corp which is engaged in HR and administration
consulting business, for 601.6 million yen in total, on Oct. 3
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Labels release cut-rate music streaming service amid shift to flexible pricing
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Two major record labels are rolling out
a low-priced music streaming service in the United Kingdom, a
rare foray by record companies directly into the field and
another sign the industry is finally moving towards more
flexible pricing.
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a low-priced music streaming service in the United Kingdom, a
rare foray by record companies directly into the field and
another sign the industry is finally moving towards more
flexible pricing.
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FEATURE-Facebook post inspires landmark case for migrant workers in Thailand
BANGKOK, Sept 15 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Tun Tun Win
and his co-workers from Myanmar thought life was fine at the
Thammakaset chicken farm in central Thailand, where they reared
hundreds of thousands of birds for export to the European Union.
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and his co-workers from Myanmar thought life was fine at the
Thammakaset chicken farm in central Thailand, where they reared
hundreds of thousands of birds for export to the European Union.
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BRIEF-Disney is cutting 250 jobs at animation unit - NYT
* A portion of new layoffs at Walt Disney have hit video game workers - NYT
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BRIEF-Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook - Facebook's 7th data center will be in Los Lunas, New Mexico in the United States
* Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook - Facebook's 7th data center
will be in Los Lunas, New Mexico in the United States
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will be in Los Lunas, New Mexico in the United States
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Japan report shows Apple, Google hinder app competition - Nikkei
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's
Google engage in practices that undermine competition
in the smartphone app market, Nikkei said, citing a report by
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
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Google engage in practices that undermine competition
in the smartphone app market, Nikkei said, citing a report by
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
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YOUR MONEY-As baby leaves go gender-neutral, dads get time off
NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - When Brian Cooksey joined a
tech startup as a software developer in 2011, he was not
thinking about the benefits package, especially not the parental
leave policy - and neither was the company.
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tech startup as a software developer in 2011, he was not
thinking about the benefits package, especially not the parental
leave policy - and neither was the company.
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BRIEF-Julian Singer reports 5.6 pct stake in Aviat Networks
* Purchased Aviat Networks Inc shares based on belief that
shares, when purchased, were undervalued
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Designer Brandon Maxwell feels the love for Spring/Summer 2017
NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Fashion designer Brandon
Maxwell kicked off his Spring/Summer 2017 collection at New
York's Russian Tea Room restaurant on Tuesday, with his "best
friend" Lady Gaga sitting in the front row.
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Maxwell kicked off his Spring/Summer 2017 collection at New
York's Russian Tea Room restaurant on Tuesday, with his "best
friend" Lady Gaga sitting in the front row.
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U.S.-Israeli app testing firm Applause raises $35 mln
TEL AVIV, Sept 14 (Reuters) - U.S.-Israeli Applause said on
Wednesday it has raised $35 million in a financing round led by
Credit Suisse's Direct Equity Partners and Accenture, bringing
its total funding to date to more than $115 million.
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Wednesday it has raised $35 million in a financing round led by
Credit Suisse's Direct Equity Partners and Accenture, bringing
its total funding to date to more than $115 million.
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Comcast's NBCU books $250 mln in profit from Rio Olympics coverage
Sept 14 (Reuters) - NBC Universal, a unit of Comcast Corp
, said the company booked more than $250 million in
profit from the Rio Olympics coverage, helped by strong
advertising sales.
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, said the company booked more than $250 million in
profit from the Rio Olympics coverage, helped by strong
advertising sales.
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Blocking Internet oversight transition a 'gift to Russia': Obama administration
WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Delaying or blocking a
planned transition of oversight of the Internet's technical
management from the U.S. to a global community of stakeholders
would be a "gift to Russia" and other authoritarian regimes, a
senior Obama administration official said Wednesday.
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planned transition of oversight of the Internet's technical
management from the U.S. to a global community of stakeholders
would be a "gift to Russia" and other authoritarian regimes, a
senior Obama administration official said Wednesday.
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Sapphire Ventures closes $1 billion fund to back startups
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Venture capital firm
Sapphire Ventures has closed a $1 billion fund to invest in
technology startups, becoming the latest investment firm to join
a record-breaking clip of venture fundraising.
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Sapphire Ventures has closed a $1 billion fund to invest in
technology startups, becoming the latest investment firm to join
a record-breaking clip of venture fundraising.
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Amazon launches voice-powered Echo speakers in Britain and Germany
LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Online retailer Amazon
brought Echo, its voice-activated smart home controls device to
Britain and Germany on Wednesday, hoping the Star Trek-inspired
gadget will replicate the success it has seen in the United
States.
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brought Echo, its voice-activated smart home controls device to
Britain and Germany on Wednesday, hoping the Star Trek-inspired
gadget will replicate the success it has seen in the United
States.
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European satellite puts more than a billion stars on the map
FRANKFURT, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A European star-surveying
satellite has pinned down the positions and brightness of 1.14
billion stars, putting it on track to create the most accurate
three-dimensional map of the Milky Way and better understand the
evolution of the galaxy.
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satellite has pinned down the positions and brightness of 1.14
billion stars, putting it on track to create the most accurate
three-dimensional map of the Milky Way and better understand the
evolution of the galaxy.
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UPDATE 1-Wells Fargo's unit to sell fund administration business
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co said it agreed
to sell its fund administration business - Wells Fargo Global
Fund Services (GFS) - to SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc
.
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to sell its fund administration business - Wells Fargo Global
Fund Services (GFS) - to SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc
.
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Greek utility PPC and China's CMEC to build coal-fired plant
ATHENS, Sept 14 (Reuters) - China Machinery Engineering
Corporation (CMEC) signed a memorandum of
understanding on Wednesday with Greece's leading utility Public
Power Corp. (PPC) to build a coal-fired plant in
northern Greece.
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Corporation (CMEC) signed a memorandum of
understanding on Wednesday with Greece's leading utility Public
Power Corp. (PPC) to build a coal-fired plant in
northern Greece.
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REFILE-UBS tests using face-reading technology to help clients
ZURICH, Sept 13 (Reuters) - UBS, the world's biggest wealth
manager, is looking at using artificial intelligence to help
clients decide how to invest their money by watching their
facial expressions.
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manager, is looking at using artificial intelligence to help
clients decide how to invest their money by watching their
facial expressions.
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Pirate booty? Startups see new ad market in illegal downloaders
Sept 14 (Reuters) - A small number of U.S.-based startups
are harvesting data about the hundreds of millions people who
illegally stream movies, TV shows and music in a bid to create a
new advertising market.
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are harvesting data about the hundreds of millions people who
illegally stream movies, TV shows and music in a bid to create a
new advertising market.
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BRIEF-Sepura names CFO Richard Smith as acting CEO
* Gordon Watling, its chief executive officer, that he has
received medical advice to take an immediate and extended period
of absence
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received medical advice to take an immediate and extended period
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BRIEF-Tech company Sepura cuts its FY adjusted core earnings guidance
* Now anticipates adjusted EBITDA for current financial year
could be c.60 pct lower than its previous expectations
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could be c.60 pct lower than its previous expectations
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Juncker touts plan for free roaming, Wi-Fi in EU
STRASBOURG, Sept 14 (Reuters) - European Commission
President Jean-Claude Juncker touted a plan on Wednesday for
free mobile roaming and wireless internet in cities across the
European Union, seeking to rally popular support for a bloc
battered by Brexit and divisions over migration.
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President Jean-Claude Juncker touted a plan on Wednesday for
free mobile roaming and wireless internet in cities across the
European Union, seeking to rally popular support for a bloc
battered by Brexit and divisions over migration.
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China to cut import tariffs of some IT products for most favoured nations
BEIJING, Sept 14 (Reuters) - China will cut import tariffs
for over 200 information technology products for the World Trade
Organization's most favoured nations from September 15, the
Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday.
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for over 200 information technology products for the World Trade
Organization's most favoured nations from September 15, the
Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday.
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Offices reopen in Indian tech capital as protests wane
BENGALURU, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Indian and foreign companies
reopened offices and staff trickled back to work in the
technology capital Bengaluru on Wednesday, after two days of
violent protests over access to water from a river severely
disrupted life in the city.
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reopened offices and staff trickled back to work in the
technology capital Bengaluru on Wednesday, after two days of
violent protests over access to water from a river severely
disrupted life in the city.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Samsung to cap Note 7 battery charge in South Korea via software update
SEOUL, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
, which has urged users of its Galaxy Note 7
smartphone to turn them in due to fire-prone batteries, said it
will perform a software update in South Korea that limits the
devices' charge to 60 percent.
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, which has urged users of its Galaxy Note 7
smartphone to turn them in due to fire-prone batteries, said it
will perform a software update in South Korea that limits the
devices' charge to 60 percent.
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BRIEF-Cisco prices $6.25 bln of senior unsecured notes
* Pricing of five series of senior unsecured notes in an
aggregate principal amount of $6.25 billion
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Hanjin crisis brings new headache to U.S. importers; trailer shortage looms
Sept 13 (Reuters) - The bankruptcy of Korea's Hanjin
Shipping Co Ltd is causing ripple effects for
importers bringing goods from Asian factories to U.S. malls by
creating a shortage of trailers to move ocean-shipping
containers on U.S. roads.
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Shipping Co Ltd is causing ripple effects for
importers bringing goods from Asian factories to U.S. malls by
creating a shortage of trailers to move ocean-shipping
containers on U.S. roads.
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BRIEF-Nvidia announces pricing of $2 billion notes offering
* Notes consist of $1.0 billion of 2.20% notes due 2021 and
$1.0 billion of 3.20% notes due 2026
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$1.0 billion of 3.20% notes due 2026
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SpaceX aims to resume launches in November, president says
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Sept 13 (Reuters) - SpaceX is aiming
to resume flights in November following a launch pad fire that
destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket and an Israeli communications
satellite it was due to lift into orbit, the company's president
said on Tuesday.
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to resume flights in November following a launch pad fire that
destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket and an Israeli communications
satellite it was due to lift into orbit, the company's president
said on Tuesday.
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Lawmakers aim to delay U.S. ceding control of Internet's management
WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Critics of a plan for the
U.S. government to cede control of the Internet's technical
management to other countries might succeed in delaying such a
move in Congress, a senior lawmaker said on Tuesday.
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U.S. government to cede control of the Internet's technical
management to other countries might succeed in delaying such a
move in Congress, a senior lawmaker said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-Clinton server technicians decline questions from U.S. Congress
NEW YORK, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Two computer technicians
declined to answer questions from U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday
about the unauthorized private email system that Democratic
presidential nominee Hillary Clinton used during her tenure as
U.S. secretary of state.
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declined to answer questions from U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday
about the unauthorized private email system that Democratic
presidential nominee Hillary Clinton used during her tenure as
U.S. secretary of state.
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UPDATE 1-Pandora signs license deals with Sony, Universal Music
Sept 13 (Reuters) - Pandora Media Inc said on Tuesday
it had signed direct licensing deals with a number of music
labels, including heavyweights Sony Music and Universal Music
Group, beefing up its music collection to compete with Spotify
and Apple Music.
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it had signed direct licensing deals with a number of music
labels, including heavyweights Sony Music and Universal Music
Group, beefing up its music collection to compete with Spotify
and Apple Music.
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LinkedIn's Hoffman: Trump presidency would be 'terrifying' for policy
Sept 13 (Reuters) - LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman said on
Tuesday that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump
would have a "terrifying" effect on domestic and foreign policy
if elected.
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Tuesday that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump
would have a "terrifying" effect on domestic and foreign policy
if elected.
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UPDATE 2-Short-seller Chanos calls Tesla-SolarCity merger 'crazy' -CNBC conference
NEW YORK, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The prominent short-seller Jim
Chanos, founder of Kynikos Associates, on Tuesday called the
proposed merger of Tesla Motors Inc and SolarCity Corp
"crazy," noting that the combined company would need
constant access to capital markets.
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Chanos, founder of Kynikos Associates, on Tuesday called the
proposed merger of Tesla Motors Inc and SolarCity Corp
"crazy," noting that the combined company would need
constant access to capital markets.
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BRIEF-TCL Corp plans to produce liquid crystal display panels at new plant in Shenzhen
* TCL Corp plans to produce large liquid crystal display
panels at a new plant the electronics maker will build in
Shenzhen - Nikkei
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panels at a new plant the electronics maker will build in
Shenzhen - Nikkei
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BRIEF-Square says Square Cash now available on app store for iMessage - tweet
* Square Cash now available on the app store for iMessage -
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BRIEF-Ekinops H1 EBITDA loss narrows to 0.9 million euros
* H1 consolidated net loss of 1.6 million euros versus loss
of 1.7 million euros ($1.9 million) a year ago
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of 1.7 million euros ($1.9 million) a year ago
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Top German companies say refugees not ready for job market
FRANKFURT, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Germany's blue-chip companies
will have to explain to Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday
why they have managed to hire fewer than 100 refugees after
around a million arrived in the country last year.
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will have to explain to Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday
why they have managed to hire fewer than 100 refugees after
around a million arrived in the country last year.
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UPDATE 1-TD Bank to buy U.S. broker-dealer Albert Fried
TORONTO, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Canadian lender
Toronto-Dominion Bank's capital markets division said on
Tuesday it plans to acquire Albert Fried & Co, a New York-based
broker-dealer, to expand its presence in the U.S. prime
brokerage sector.
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Toronto-Dominion Bank's capital markets division said on
Tuesday it plans to acquire Albert Fried & Co, a New York-based
broker-dealer, to expand its presence in the U.S. prime
brokerage sector.
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Silicon Valley online course to mint self-driving car engineers
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Silicon Valley is
creating a crash course in self-driving car technology to
address a shortage of engineers with help from a startup in a
different field: online education.
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creating a crash course in self-driving car technology to
address a shortage of engineers with help from a startup in a
different field: online education.
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BRIEF-Fitch affirms Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co at 'A-/F2' with stable outlook
* Fitch affirms Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. at 'A-/F2' on
software spin-off; outlook stable
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BRIEF-Rada announces 1-for-2 reverse split of ordinary shares
* Rada announces 1-for-2 reverse split of ordinary shares
effective as of September 14, 2016
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effective as of September 14, 2016
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Israeli cloud-based network security firm Cato raises $30 mln
JERUSALEM, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Cato Networks, an Israeli
provider of cloud-based network security, said on Tuesday it
raised $30 million in a funding round led by Greylock Partners.
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provider of cloud-based network security, said on Tuesday it
raised $30 million in a funding round led by Greylock Partners.
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McCain vows to block proposed separation of NSA, cyber command
WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator John McCain
said on Tuesday he would use his power to block the confirmation
of a key cybersecurity official if necessary to prevent any
Obama administration move to separate the U.S. Cyber Command
from the National Security Agency.
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said on Tuesday he would use his power to block the confirmation
of a key cybersecurity official if necessary to prevent any
Obama administration move to separate the U.S. Cyber Command
from the National Security Agency.
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BRIEF-Youzu Interactive cuts share issue size to 1.25 bln yuan
* Says it cuts share issue size to 1.25 billion yuan
($187.18 million) from 3.96 billion yuan
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($187.18 million) from 3.96 billion yuan
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Pandora signs license deals with Sony, Universal Music
Sept 13 (Reuters) - Pandora Media Inc said on Tuesday
it had signed direct licensing deals with a number of music
labels, including heavyweights Sony Music and Universal Music
Group, beefing up its music collection to compete with Spotify
and Apple Music.
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it had signed direct licensing deals with a number of music
labels, including heavyweights Sony Music and Universal Music
Group, beefing up its music collection to compete with Spotify
and Apple Music.
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BRIEF-Xian Longi Silicon Materials raises 2.98 bln yuan via private placement
* Says it issues 209.9 million shares via private placement
and raises 2.98 billion yuan in total
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and raises 2.98 billion yuan in total
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BRIEF-Point raises $8.4 mln in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz
* Raised $8.4 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen
Horowitz, bringing total funding to $15.4 million
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Horowitz, bringing total funding to $15.4 million
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BRIEF-Shenzhen Huakong SEG's consortium wins bid for sponge city and river improvement projects
* Says its consortium wins bid for sponge city and river
improvement projects in Sichuan province with investment of 1.0
billion yuan ($149.72 million)
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improvement projects in Sichuan province with investment of 1.0
billion yuan ($149.72 million)
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BRIEF-SZZT Electronics raises 1.51 bln yuan via private placement
* Says a Shanghai-based fund management company raised stake
in the co to 8.9 percent from 0 percent
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in the co to 8.9 percent from 0 percent
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BRIEF-Astellia supplies 3G solution for Umniah Jordanie
* Supplies 3Gsolution for Umniah Jordanie
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BRIEF-Mycronic says appoints Torbjorn Wingardh as new CFO
* Says Torbjorn Wingardh has been appointed as new chief
financial officer
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financial officer
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BRIEF-Zurich selects Capgemini to provide insurance system transformation
* Capgemini is Zurich's chosen provider for core insurance
system transformation
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system transformation
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BRIEF-Cellnovo H1 net loss stable at 7.2 million euros
* H1 net loss stable at EUR 7.2 million ($8.09
million)compared to loss of EUR 7.3 million over same period in
2015
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million)compared to loss of EUR 7.3 million over same period in
2015
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Taiwan stocks hit near two-month lows
TAIPEI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks hit their lowest
in almost two months on Tuesday in volatile trading, tracking
declines in some other regional markets, with a recovery in some
heavyweights such as TSMC limiting the falls.
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in almost two months on Tuesday in volatile trading, tracking
declines in some other regional markets, with a recovery in some
heavyweights such as TSMC limiting the falls.
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Samsung Elec to halt S.Korea Note 7 TV ads until new sales resume - source
SEOUL, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
has decided to halt television advertisements for
the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone in South Korea until the firm can
resume new sales of the phone, a person familiar with the matter
told Reuters on Tuesday.
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has decided to halt television advertisements for
the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone in South Korea until the firm can
resume new sales of the phone, a person familiar with the matter
told Reuters on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Tongyu Communication names Huang Siding as CFO
Sept 13 (Reuters) - Tongyu Communication Inc :
* Says it names Huang Siding as CFO
Source text in Chinese: http://goo.gl/8ncGo3
Further company coverage:
(Beijing Headline News)
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UPDATE 3-Samsung, LG sued over U.S. employee recruiting policies
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co
Ltd and LG Electronics were accused of
agreeing not to poach each other's U.S. employees, according to
a U.S. civil lawsuit filed last week, in what has become a
familiar allegation in Silicon Valley.
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Ltd and LG Electronics were accused of
agreeing not to poach each other's U.S. employees, according to
a U.S. civil lawsuit filed last week, in what has become a
familiar allegation in Silicon Valley.
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Instagram launches new tool to monitor offensive comments
Sept 12 (Reuters) - Instagram, the photo-sharing app owned
by Facebook Inc on Monday launched a keyword moderation
tool to allow its users to control the comments posted on their
pictures.
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by Facebook Inc on Monday launched a keyword moderation
tool to allow its users to control the comments posted on their
pictures.
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U.S. tech firms urge Congress to allow internet domain changeover
WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Major technology companies
including Facebook, Google and Twitter
are urging Congress to support a plan for the U.S. government to
cede control of the internet's technical management to the
global community, they said in a joint letter dated on Tuesday.
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including Facebook, Google and Twitter
are urging Congress to support a plan for the U.S. government to
cede control of the internet's technical management to the
global community, they said in a joint letter dated on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Payments app Venmo launches ads, ramps up competition for banks
NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Payments app Venmo will roll
out its first major promotional campaign on Monday, intensifying
its battle over young customers' wallets with big banks.
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out its first major promotional campaign on Monday, intensifying
its battle over young customers' wallets with big banks.
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AOL CEO Tim Armstrong says Yahoo deal will spark 'job changes'
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - The mission to merge
Yahoo's assets with AOL and Verizon's will lead to "some job
changes" according to AOL CEO Tim Armstrong.
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Yahoo's assets with AOL and Verizon's will lead to "some job
changes" according to AOL CEO Tim Armstrong.
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UPDATE 1-Four U.S. lawmakers urge safety agency to address vehicle hacking
WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Four Republican members of
Congress on Monday urged U.S. auto safety regulators to convene
an industry-wide effort to prevent possible attacks on computer
systems in vehicles.
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Congress on Monday urged U.S. auto safety regulators to convene
an industry-wide effort to prevent possible attacks on computer
systems in vehicles.
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BRIEF-Lam Research Corp appoints Rick Tsai to board of directors
* Lam Research Corporation appoints Rick Tsai to board of
directors
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directors
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UPDATE 1-Peugeot plans LA car-sharing operation with Bollore - CEO
PARIS, Sept 12 (Reuters) - France's PSA will
launch car-sharing services in Los Angeles in partnership with
Bollore Group, Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said on
Monday, as the maker of Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars diversifies
into mobility services.
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launch car-sharing services in Los Angeles in partnership with
Bollore Group, Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said on
Monday, as the maker of Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars diversifies
into mobility services.
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UPDATE 3-One killed in riots in Indian IT hub over river water dispute
BENGALURU, Sept 12 (Reuters) - At least one person was
killed and another wounded when police opened fired to quell
rioting that erupted in the Indian technology hub of Bengaluru
on Monday over a long-running river water dispute with the
neighbouring state, an official said.
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killed and another wounded when police opened fired to quell
rioting that erupted in the Indian technology hub of Bengaluru
on Monday over a long-running river water dispute with the
neighbouring state, an official said.
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Nasdaq plan for key stock exchange data draws rebuke from Bats
NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Bats Global Markets
on Monday accused rival exchange operator Nasdaq Inc of
attempting to boost revenues by proposing a new feed for
industry data essential to U.S. stock market operations.
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on Monday accused rival exchange operator Nasdaq Inc of
attempting to boost revenues by proposing a new feed for
industry data essential to U.S. stock market operations.
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INSIGHT-Brexit chills M&A activity despite some big deals, data shows
LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Britain's shock vote to leave
the European Union chilled dealmaking activity involving British
companies to the lowest level in at least two decades as bosses
grapple with what Brexit will cost, Thomson Reuters data shows.
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the European Union chilled dealmaking activity involving British
companies to the lowest level in at least two decades as bosses
grapple with what Brexit will cost, Thomson Reuters data shows.
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Austrian court refers Facebook privacy case to European court
VIENNA, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Austria's Supreme Court on
Monday referred to the European Court of Justice a class action
case brought against Facebook by an Austrian law student
over privacy issues.
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Monday referred to the European Court of Justice a class action
case brought against Facebook by an Austrian law student
over privacy issues.
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Facebook announces payment capabilities for Messenger service
San Francisco, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Facebook's
Messenger application, which now boasts a billion users, is
introducing new capabilities that will make it possible to pay
for goods and services through Messenger or though "bots," or
automated programs, that use the messaging app.
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Messenger application, which now boasts a billion users, is
introducing new capabilities that will make it possible to pay
for goods and services through Messenger or though "bots," or
automated programs, that use the messaging app.
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BRIEF-Bond International to sell software units for 17.3 mln stg
* Co has received undertakings to vote in favour of sale
resolution of over 10.9 mln ordinary shares or 25.83 pct of
shares
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resolution of over 10.9 mln ordinary shares or 25.83 pct of
shares
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX slips; Potash-Agrium merger, Open Text deal limit loss
TORONTO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index
slipped on Monday as banks fell with a retreat in overseas
equities markets, but losses were cushioned by companies gaining
on domestic merger activity.
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slipped on Monday as banks fell with a retreat in overseas
equities markets, but losses were cushioned by companies gaining
on domestic merger activity.
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
Sept 12 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1500 GMT on Monday:
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acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1500 GMT on Monday:
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BRIEF-Alaris Holdings says FY revenue up 29 pct
* FY revenue from continued operations increased by 29 pct
from 193.0 mln rand to 248.5 mln rand
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from 193.0 mln rand to 248.5 mln rand
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Barrick Gold partners with Cisco in bid to boost productivity
Sept 12 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold Corp, the world's
biggest gold producer, said on Monday it would partner with
Cisco Systems to incorporate digital technology in all
aspects of its mining business, aiming to improve productivity
and efficiency.
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biggest gold producer, said on Monday it would partner with
Cisco Systems to incorporate digital technology in all
aspects of its mining business, aiming to improve productivity
and efficiency.
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BRIEF-Visualant appoints Jeff Wilson as CFO
* Visualant appoints Jeff Wilson as Chief Financial Officer
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BRIEF-Viex Capital Advisors reports 5.5 pct stake in Seachange International - SEC filing
* Viex Capital Advisors, LLC reports 5.5 pct stake in
Seachange International as of September 7, 2016 - SEC filing
Source text http://bit.ly/2cQSkjS
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Seachange International as of September 7, 2016 - SEC filing
Source text http://bit.ly/2cQSkjS
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LinkedIn launches "Lite" version for mobile browsing in India
Sept 12 (Reuters) - LinkedIn Corp, the operator of
the world's largest online business networking service, has
launched in India a "Lite" version of its website for mobile
browsing.
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the world's largest online business networking service, has
launched in India a "Lite" version of its website for mobile
browsing.
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CORRECTED-Payments app Venmo launches ads, ramps up competition for banks
NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Payments app Venmo will roll
out its first major promotional campaign on Monday, intensifying
its battle over young customers' wallets with big banks.
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out its first major promotional campaign on Monday, intensifying
its battle over young customers' wallets with big banks.
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BRIEF-China's Butone Information scraps plan to buy assets from Chinasoft
* Says it scraps plan to buy assets from Chinasoft
International's subsidiary due to policy changes
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International's subsidiary due to policy changes
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BRIEF-Hytera Communications unit's consortium wins bid in Dominican Republic
* Says unit's consortium wins bid for communication network
construction contract worth about 44.7 million yuan ($6.69
million) in Dominican Republic
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construction contract worth about 44.7 million yuan ($6.69
million) in Dominican Republic
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BRIEF-RiTdisplay to issue new shares for equipment purchase, loan repayment and operating funds enrichment
* Says it will issue 3.7 to 4.7 million new shares of its
common stock with par value of T$10 per share and issue price at
T$135 to T$155 per share
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common stock with par value of T$10 per share and issue price at
T$135 to T$155 per share
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BRIEF-TCL's unit to boost capital in JV for TFT-LCD and AMOLED project, Samsung Display to invest
* Says unit plans to boost capital in JV for generation 11
TFT-LCD & AMOLED project by 21 billion yuan ($3.14 billion) in
which Samsung Display will invest 2.1 billion yuan
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TFT-LCD & AMOLED project by 21 billion yuan ($3.14 billion) in
which Samsung Display will invest 2.1 billion yuan
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BRIEF-Sharp says business alliance with ScienBiziP Consulting
* Says unit to be engaged in investigation, application,
maintenance and management of intellectual property, services
related to intellectual property, as well as sale of software
and system for business process management, etc
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maintenance and management of intellectual property, services
related to intellectual property, as well as sale of software
and system for business process management, etc
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Samsung Electronics proposes Jay Y. Lee as board director
SEOUL, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
said on Monday its board of directors has nominated
Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee as an inside director, signalling the
group's de facto head would officially cement his role as leader
of South Korea's top conglomerate.
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said on Monday its board of directors has nominated
Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee as an inside director, signalling the
group's de facto head would officially cement his role as leader
of South Korea's top conglomerate.
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BRIEF-Leoni buys majority of Chinese wiring harness manufacturer
* Says has purchased 51 percent of the wiring harness
manufacturer Wuhan Hengtong Automotive in China
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manufacturer Wuhan Hengtong Automotive in China
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Sunday, September 11, 2016
BRIEF-Beijing Transtrue Technology to invest 10 mln yuan to set up unit in Tianjin
* Says it plans to invest 10 million yuan to set up wholly
owned unit in Tianjin, which will be mainly engaged in
technology development technology transfer and technical
consulting business
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owned unit in Tianjin, which will be mainly engaged in
technology development technology transfer and technical
consulting business
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BRIEF-Pharmagest Interactive H1 up at 15.6 million euros
* H1 operating income 15.6 million euros ($17.5 million) versus 14.0 million euros year ago
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BRIEF-Qingdao Topscomm Communication issues prospectus for Shanghai IPO
Sept 12 (Reuters) - Qingdao Topscomm Communication INC
* Says issues prospectus for Shanghai IPO
Source text in Chinese: http://bit.ly/2cxdaTE
(Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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S.Korea stocks fall to 5-week low, won slips on Fed rate talk, Samsung
* N.Korea seems to be ready for another nuclear test
* Samsung Elec drops more than 6 pct, dragging down the
KOSPI
* Won steps down to a 1-week low
SEOUL, Sept 12 (Reuters) - South Korean shares and the won
fell sharply on Monday on fears that North Korea is ready for
another nuclear test and as shares of tech giant Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd tumbled in the wake of the recall
of its fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 phone.
Investors were also rattled by heavy losses on Wall Street
on Fri
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* Samsung Elec drops more than 6 pct, dragging down the
KOSPI
* Won steps down to a 1-week low
SEOUL, Sept 12 (Reuters) - South Korean shares and the won
fell sharply on Monday on fears that North Korea is ready for
another nuclear test and as shares of tech giant Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd tumbled in the wake of the recall
of its fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 phone.
Investors were also rattled by heavy losses on Wall Street
on Fri
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BRIEF-Funai Electric files for delay in financial report submission
* Says it reapplied for extension of deadline to Oct. 17
from Sep. 15, to submit Q1 financial report for FY ending March
2017
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from Sep. 15, to submit Q1 financial report for FY ending March
2017
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Samsung Elec shares touch near 2-month low on Note 7 worries
SEOUL, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Shares of tech giant Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd fell to their lowest level in
nearly two months on Monday, hurt by worries about the fallout
from a recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.
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Electronics Co Ltd fell to their lowest level in
nearly two months on Monday, hurt by worries about the fallout
from a recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.
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Amazon and Pandora set to launch new music streaming services -NY Times
Sept 11 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc and Pandora
Media Inc are planning to launch new versions of their
streaming music services in coming weeks, the New York Times
reported on Sunday, citing several anonymous people with
knowledge of the matter.
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Media Inc are planning to launch new versions of their
streaming music services in coming weeks, the New York Times
reported on Sunday, citing several anonymous people with
knowledge of the matter.
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Box Office: 'Sully' Flies High to $35.5 Million U.S. Opening
LOS ANGELES, Sept 11 (Variety.com) - Tom Hanks' "Sully" has
taken off with a stellar $35.5 million at 3,525 North American
locations, marking a solid start to the fall box office season.
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taken off with a stellar $35.5 million at 3,525 North American
locations, marking a solid start to the fall box office season.
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Tesla says new Autopilot would likely have prevented fatality
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Co
said on Sunday an update of its semi-autonomous driving system
Autopilot would use advanced radar to improve its ability to
prevent crashes and likely would have prevented a fatality of a
driver using the system in May.
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said on Sunday an update of its semi-autonomous driving system
Autopilot would use advanced radar to improve its ability to
prevent crashes and likely would have prevented a fatality of a
driver using the system in May.
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UPDATE 1-Tesla says new Autopilot would likely have prevented fatality
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors
Co Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Sunday the
automaker was updating its semi-autonomous driving system
Autopilot with new limits on hands-off driving that likely would
have prevented a fatality in May.
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Co Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Sunday the
automaker was updating its semi-autonomous driving system
Autopilot with new limits on hands-off driving that likely would
have prevented a fatality in May.
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VW's Audi steps up collaboration with Chinese tech groups
FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's
luxury car unit Audi has agreed to deepen collaboration with
Chinese internet technology groups to offer more digital
services in the world's largest car market.
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luxury car unit Audi has agreed to deepen collaboration with
Chinese internet technology groups to offer more digital
services in the world's largest car market.
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Univision deletes Gawker Media posts subject to lawsuits
Sept 10 (Reuters) - Univision Communications Inc said on
Saturday it has deleted postings subject to active litigation
against Gawker Media Group Inc to create a "clean slate" for the
online publishing company acquired for $135 million in a
bankruptcy auction last month.
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Saturday it has deleted postings subject to active litigation
against Gawker Media Group Inc to create a "clean slate" for the
online publishing company acquired for $135 million in a
bankruptcy auction last month.
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Saturday, September 10, 2016
Samsung Elec says Galaxy Note 7 users should exchange phones
SEOUL, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co
Ltd said on Saturday all users of Galaxy Note 7
smartphones subject to the ongoing global recall should turn in
their devices as soon as possible.
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Ltd said on Saturday all users of Galaxy Note 7
smartphones subject to the ongoing global recall should turn in
their devices as soon as possible.
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UPDATE 1-"Times are changing, pay your taxes", euro zone chief tells corporations
BRATISLAVA, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Multinational companies
should refrain from tax-avoidance practices and pay their fair
share, the head of euro zone finance ministers said on Saturday
in a new endorsement of the European Union's fight against
tax-dodging.
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should refrain from tax-avoidance practices and pay their fair
share, the head of euro zone finance ministers said on Saturday
in a new endorsement of the European Union's fight against
tax-dodging.
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CORRECTED-Uber performs U-turn on Macau exit plan
HONG KONG, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Global ride-hailing company
Uber Technologies has aborted plans to pull out of
Macau, citing support from residents in the Chinese-ruled
gambling hub.
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Uber Technologies has aborted plans to pull out of
Macau, citing support from residents in the Chinese-ruled
gambling hub.
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Friday, September 9, 2016
Samsung Elec asks S.Korea customers to stop using Galaxy Note 7
SEOUL, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co
Ltd said on Saturday it recommends South Korean
customers to stop using the Galaxy Note 7 phones, which the
company is recalling due to faulty batteries prone to catching
fie.
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Ltd said on Saturday it recommends South Korean
customers to stop using the Galaxy Note 7 phones, which the
company is recalling due to faulty batteries prone to catching
fie.
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Taiwan stocks hit one-week low after Wall Street drops; TSMC drags
TAIPEI, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks fell to one-week
lows in a supplementary session on Saturday, tracking overnight
losses on the Wall Street, with TSMC dropping 1
percent.
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lows in a supplementary session on Saturday, tracking overnight
losses on the Wall Street, with TSMC dropping 1
percent.
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California nears adoption of energy-saving rules for computers
LOS ANGELES, Sept 9 (Reuters) - California regulators moved
a step closer on Friday to the first mandatory U.S. energy
efficiency standards for computers and monitors, gadgets that
account for 3 percent of home electric bills and 7 percent of
commercial power costs in the state.
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a step closer on Friday to the first mandatory U.S. energy
efficiency standards for computers and monitors, gadgets that
account for 3 percent of home electric bills and 7 percent of
commercial power costs in the state.
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Gordon-Levitt examines whistleblower's motivations in 'Snowden'
TORONTO, Sept 9 (Reuters) - When veteran filmmaker Oliver
Stone was casting an actor to play former NSA
contractor-turned-whistleblower Edward Snowden in a film, he
said he went to only one person - Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
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Stone was casting an actor to play former NSA
contractor-turned-whistleblower Edward Snowden in a film, he
said he went to only one person - Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
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BRIEF-Cisco sets quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share
* Sets quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share
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Source text for Eikon:
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BRIEF-Alibaba reports class A share stake of 68.1 pct in Weibo Corp
* Alibaba reports class A share stake of 68.1 pct in Weibo
Corp as of September 9, 2016 - SEC filing
Source: (http://bit.ly/2c6wBV7)
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Corp as of September 9, 2016 - SEC filing
Source: (http://bit.ly/2c6wBV7)
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Wisconsin appeals overturned conviction in 'Making a Murderer' case
Sept 9 (Reuters) - Wisconsin on Friday appealed a federal
judge's ruling to overturn the 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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judge's ruling to overturn the 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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BRIEF-Asante notifies patients of privacy incident
* On July 13, 2016, Asante determined that an employee had
inappropriately accessed certain electronic patient records
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inappropriately accessed certain electronic patient records
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BRIEF-SharpSpring to close its South African offices located in Bellville and Johannesburg
* Co committed to a plan to close its South African offices
located in Bellville (Cape Town), South Africa and Johannesburg,
South Africa
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located in Bellville (Cape Town), South Africa and Johannesburg,
South Africa
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BRIEF-Samsung engages with safety commission after Note7 incident
* Samsung confirms engagement with consumer product safety
commission in response to Note7 battery issue
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commission in response to Note7 battery issue
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BRIEF-Magnachip says Michael Elkins resigns as chairman of board of co
* Michael Elkins resigned from his position as chairman of
board of directors of Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation
Source: (http://bit.ly/2c6g0kl)
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board of directors of Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation
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U.S. safety agency urges Galaxy Note 7 owners to stop using smartphone
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Owners of Samsung Electronics
Co Ltd Galaxy Note 7 smartphones should stop using
the devices and turn them off because of the threat of a battery
fire, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on
Friday.
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Co Ltd Galaxy Note 7 smartphones should stop using
the devices and turn them off because of the threat of a battery
fire, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on
Friday.
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UPDATE 2-Hanjin Shipping says has cash to begin unloading four ships
Sept 9 (Reuters) - Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd has
received authority to spend the money needed to dock at U.S.
ports and begin unloading four vessels that have been stranded
at sea by the company's failure last week, a company lawyer told
a U.S. court on Friday.
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received authority to spend the money needed to dock at U.S.
ports and begin unloading four vessels that have been stranded
at sea by the company's failure last week, a company lawyer told
a U.S. court on Friday.
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BRIEF-Ford says Ford GoBike to launch in San Francisco
* Ford partnering with global cities on new transportation;
chariot shuttle to be acquired, ford gobike to launch in san
francisco
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chariot shuttle to be acquired, ford gobike to launch in san
francisco
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Lynn Tilton sues SEC, calls enforcement cases unconstitutional
NEW YORK, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Lynn Tilton, the New York
financier accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
of defrauding her investors, on Friday sued the regulator to
stop it from pursuing in-house enforcement cases against her and
others.
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financier accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
of defrauding her investors, on Friday sued the regulator to
stop it from pursuing in-house enforcement cases against her and
others.
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Hanjin says has cash to begin unloading four U.S.-bound ships
Sept 9 (Reuters) - Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd has
received authority to spend the money needed to dock at U.S.
ports and begin unloading four vessels that have been stranded
at sea by the company's failure last week, a company lawyer told
a U.S. court on Friday.
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received authority to spend the money needed to dock at U.S.
ports and begin unloading four vessels that have been stranded
at sea by the company's failure last week, a company lawyer told
a U.S. court on Friday.
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Ford to buy San Francisco shuttle service in mobility push
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said
on Friday it would acquire San Francisco-based shuttle service
Chariot with plans to expand the service globally, another step
in the carmaker expands beyond auto manufacturing to become a
mobility company.
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on Friday it would acquire San Francisco-based shuttle service
Chariot with plans to expand the service globally, another step
in the carmaker expands beyond auto manufacturing to become a
mobility company.
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