* Gfi informatique: acquisition of Metaware, a European
specialist in the modernisation of large systems
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BRIEF-Facebook COO donates 880,000 shares of class A common stock to Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Fund - Sec filing
* Sheryl Sandberg donated 880,000 shares of her class A
common stock to Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Fund -
SEC filing
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common stock to Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Fund -
SEC filing
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Fitch Maintains ASE on Rating Watch Negative
(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, December 01 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has
maintained the Rating
Watch Negative (RWN) on Advanced Semiconductor Engineering,
Inc.'s (ASE) 'BBB'
Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR), 'BBB'
senior unsecured
rating and 'A+(twn)' National Long-Term Rating. The agency has
simultaneously
maintained the RWN on the 'BBB' rating on Anstock II Limited's
USD300m 2.125%
senior unsecured guaranteed notes due 20
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SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, December 01 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has
maintained the Rating
Watch Negative (RWN) on Advanced Semiconductor Engineering,
Inc.'s (ASE) 'BBB'
Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR), 'BBB'
senior unsecured
rating and 'A+(twn)' National Long-Term Rating. The agency has
simultaneously
maintained the RWN on the 'BBB' rating on Anstock II Limited's
USD300m 2.125%
senior unsecured guaranteed notes due 20
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Shamoon virus returns in new Saudi attacks after 4-year hiatus
Nov 30 (Reuters) - A version of Shamoon, the destructive
computer virus that four years ago crippled tens of thousands of
computers at Middle Eastern energy companies, was used two weeks
ago to attack computers in Saudi Arabia, according to U.S.
security firms.
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computer virus that four years ago crippled tens of thousands of
computers at Middle Eastern energy companies, was used two weeks
ago to attack computers in Saudi Arabia, according to U.S.
security firms.
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BRIEF-Kodi-M to sell its entire stake in HIH for 3.06 bln won
* Says it will sell 18,380 shares of HIH, an investment
company, to HTM, to improve financial structure and quality
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company, to HTM, to improve financial structure and quality
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BRIEF-N Tels receives patent
* Says it receives patent on Nov. 30, for blocking
encryption method using symmetric key in IoT network and data
delivery method from client equipment to server in IoT network
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encryption method using symmetric key in IoT network and data
delivery method from client equipment to server in IoT network
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BRIEF-NRK to raise 30 bln won in private placement
* Says it will issue 19.3 million shares through private
placement, at 1,555 won per share, to raise 30 billion won in
proceeds for operations
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placement, at 1,555 won per share, to raise 30 billion won in
proceeds for operations
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BRIEF-Coinbase says "look forward to opposing" DoJ's request in court after company is served with subpoena
* "We look forward to opposing the DOJ's request in court
after Coinbase is served with a subpoena"
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after Coinbase is served with a subpoena"
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CORRECTED-U.S. Court allows IRS to seek 3 years of user info from Coinbase
Nov 30 (Reuters) - A federal court in California on
Wednesday allowed the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to seek
three years of information from blockchain firm Coinbase Inc
about its American users, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
said.
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Wednesday allowed the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to seek
three years of information from blockchain firm Coinbase Inc
about its American users, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
said.
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Tech investor Glade Brook to shut hedge fund, favors narrower bets
NEW YORK, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Glade Brook Capital Partners
LLC is shutting its original hedge fund in favor of a new series
of vehicles focused on big bets in public securities, it said in
a letter to investors on Tuesday.
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LLC is shutting its original hedge fund in favor of a new series
of vehicles focused on big bets in public securities, it said in
a letter to investors on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Cloud storage provider Box's loss smaller than expected
Nov 30 (Reuters) - Cloud storage provider Box Inc
reported a smaller-than-expected loss as its efforts to attract
customers paid off.
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reported a smaller-than-expected loss as its efforts to attract
customers paid off.
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UPDATE 1-Reddit to crack down on abuse after CEO is targeted
Nov 30 (Reuters) - Social media website Reddit Inc, known
for its commitment to free speech, will crack down on online
harassment by banning or suspending users who target others,
starting with those who have directed abuse at Chief Executive
Steve Huffman.
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for its commitment to free speech, will crack down on online
harassment by banning or suspending users who target others,
starting with those who have directed abuse at Chief Executive
Steve Huffman.
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BRIEF-Netflix says its members can now download content at no extra cost
* Netflix members worldwide can now download in addition to
stream series and films at no extra cost
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stream series and films at no extra cost
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Beijing Xinwei still in talks to buy Spacecom but for a reduced price
JERUSALEM/HONG KONG, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Beijing Xinwei
Technology Group remains in negotiations to buy
Israeli satellite operator Space Communications, but
the purchase price has been reduced by a third to about $190
million, the companies said on Wednesday.
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Technology Group remains in negotiations to buy
Israeli satellite operator Space Communications, but
the purchase price has been reduced by a third to about $190
million, the companies said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. telecom network provider Zayo to buy Electric Lightwave for $1.4 bln
Nov 30 (Reuters) - Telecom infrastructure provider Zayo
Group Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it would buy
smaller rival Electric Lightwave for $1.42 billion in cash to
expand its fiber network on the U.S. West Coast.
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Group Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it would buy
smaller rival Electric Lightwave for $1.42 billion in cash to
expand its fiber network on the U.S. West Coast.
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UPDATE 1-Innogy CEO promises no M&A "surprises" for shareholders
* Trump's election doesn't change renewable business
(Adds additional comments on liquidity, U.S.)
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(Adds additional comments on liquidity, U.S.)
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Innogy CEO plans no M&A "surprise" for shareholders -CEO
FRANKFURT, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Innogy, Germany's
largest energy group, is not in pursuit of large takeovers, its
chief executive said, adding most of the 2 billion euros ($2.13
billion) in proceeds from last month's listing were earmarked
for other growth projects.
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largest energy group, is not in pursuit of large takeovers, its
chief executive said, adding most of the 2 billion euros ($2.13
billion) in proceeds from last month's listing were earmarked
for other growth projects.
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Nov 30 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Wednesday:
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and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Wednesday:
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BRIEF-Ipe Group Ltd issues profit warning
* Group is expected to record a substantial increase in net
profit for year ending 31 december 2016
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profit for year ending 31 december 2016
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BRIEF-Indra and ITA Software by Google sign a reseller agreement for airfare shopping engine
* Signs with ITA Software by Google a reseller agreement for
airfare pricing and shopping engine QPX
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airfare pricing and shopping engine QPX
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BRIEF-ChipMOS Technologies' Shanghai unit to bring in external investors
* Says unit to sell 54.98 percent stake in ChipMOS Shanghai
to strategic investors for 498.4 million yuan ($72.38 million)
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to strategic investors for 498.4 million yuan ($72.38 million)
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BRIEF-Zen Voce to raise 53.3 pct stake in Scientek Corp
* Says it will use T$274.5 million to raise 53.3 percent
stake in Scientek Corp, up from 0 percent
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stake in Scientek Corp, up from 0 percent
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BRIEF-Obducat estimates order intake in 2017 of about SEK 120 mln
* Estimates order intake in 2017 of about 120 million
Swedish crowns ($13 million)
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BRIEF-Seiko Epson announces merger with unit
* Says it plans to merge with its wholly owned property
management unit(EID), effective on Feb. 1, 2017
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management unit(EID), effective on Feb. 1, 2017
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BRIEF-Yaskawa Information Systems to sell 96.7 pct stake in software development staffing unit
* Says it will sell 96.7 percent stake in Sendai-based
software development staffing unit to a unit of TechnoPro
Holdings Inc
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software development staffing unit to a unit of TechnoPro
Holdings Inc
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Curbs on extremist online content threaten free speech -report
WASHINGTON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Governments seeking to
curtail the spread of extremist content online risk jeopardizing
free speech and privacy rights, an international group
comprising some of the largest U.S. technology firms said in a
report on Wednesday.
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curtail the spread of extremist content online risk jeopardizing
free speech and privacy rights, an international group
comprising some of the largest U.S. technology firms said in a
report on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Bota Bio raises 300 mln won via private placement
* Says it raised 300.0 million won in private placement of
198,675 shares of the company, as of Nov. 29
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198,675 shares of the company, as of Nov. 29
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BRIEF-Sung Chung Shiau becomes top shareholder of Bota Bio
* Says Sung Chung Shiau became top shareholder of the
company, replacing Kim Sung Tae, effective Nov. 29
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company, replacing Kim Sung Tae, effective Nov. 29
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BRIEF-Bota Bio to raise 300 mln won via private placement
* Says it will issue 198,675 shares through private
placement, at 1,510 won per share, to raise 300.0 million won in
proceeds for operations
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placement, at 1,510 won per share, to raise 300.0 million won in
proceeds for operations
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Samsung Elec trades at record high as firm considers split
SEOUL, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Shares of tech giant Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd traded at a record high of 1.729
million won ($1,482.94) in early Wednesday trade as the firm
weighs potentially its biggest structural change to date.
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Electronics Co Ltd traded at a record high of 1.729
million won ($1,482.94) in early Wednesday trade as the firm
weighs potentially its biggest structural change to date.
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BRIEF-Fortunet E-commerce says Pointsea agrees to subscribe for shares in JV company
* Pointsea Holdings, Extra Step and Joy Empire have
conditionally agreed to subscribe for shares in JV company
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conditionally agreed to subscribe for shares in JV company
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Bank of America CEO sees long road ahead for payments technology payoff
NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - It may be more than a decade
before banks see substantial benefits from investments they are
now making in new payments technologies, Bank of America Corp
Chief Executive Brian Moynihan said on Tuesday.
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before banks see substantial benefits from investments they are
now making in new payments technologies, Bank of America Corp
Chief Executive Brian Moynihan said on Tuesday.
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Sky seeks to shake up UK mobile market with flexible data plans
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Sky said it would enter
the UK mobile market with a SIM-only deal that allows data
allowances to roll over each month, and offers free calls to the
11 million British households that take its TV services.
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the UK mobile market with a SIM-only deal that allows data
allowances to roll over each month, and offers free calls to the
11 million British households that take its TV services.
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BRIEF-Quest Holdings 9m net profit jumps to 8.1 mln euros
* 9M 2016 turnover at 266.3 million euros ($283.10 million)
versus 233.9 million euros year ago
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versus 233.9 million euros year ago
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UPDATE 1-Deutsche Telekom says was targeted in global internet attack
* Outages a result of Telekom network defending against
attack
(Adds comments from minister, Telekom execs, details)
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attack
(Adds comments from minister, Telekom execs, details)
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BRIEF-Drone Delivery Canada to team up with Staples for development of drone delivery logistics platform
* Co & Staples will team up to explore feasibility of
developing, implementing, & commercializing drone delivery
logistics platform
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BRIEF-Twitter announces live streaming event with Disney and people for Rogue One: a star wars story
* Twitter announces live streaming event with Disney and
people for Rogue One: a star wars story
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Nov 29 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1430 GMT on Tuesday:
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and disposals were reported by 1430 GMT on Tuesday:
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BRIEF-Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. and early warning unveil strategic partnership
* Press release - jack henry & associates, inc. and early
warning unveil strategic partnership
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warning unveil strategic partnership
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BRIEF-Amazon to plan premium Alexa speaker with large screen - Bloomberg
* Amazon to plan premium Alexa speaker with large screen ;
device will have a touchscreen measuring about seven inches -
Bloomberg, citing sources
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device will have a touchscreen measuring about seven inches -
Bloomberg, citing sources
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BRIEF-Shenzhen Infinova's owner, controlling shareholder plan to reduce company shares
* Says owner Liu Zhaohuai has reduced 44.7 million shares in
the company on September 21, November 14 and 16, taking holdings
to 25.85 percent after transaction
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the company on September 21, November 14 and 16, taking holdings
to 25.85 percent after transaction
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BRIEF-National Agricultural updates on legal proceedings
* On 21 november 2016, Xicheng district court dismissed
civil case initiated by China Coop Mengda against Central China
Securities Co., Ltd
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civil case initiated by China Coop Mengda against Central China
Securities Co., Ltd
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BRIEF-Beijing Interact Technology plans share private placement, share trade to resume on Nov 30
* Says it plans to raise up to 1.4 billion yuan ($202.98
million) in share private placement to fund multi-media projects
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million) in share private placement to fund multi-media projects
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BRIEF-Spiffx signs JV agreement with Australian operator Cardinal House
* Has signed joint venture agreement with Australian operator Cardinal House to roll out
Take5 and Spiffindex to the Australian and Asian market
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Take5 and Spiffindex to the Australian and Asian market
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Five things to know about Samsung Electronics' holding company review
SEOUL, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co
Ltd said on Tuesday it is considering whether to
create a holding company as part of a corporate restructuring
review.
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Ltd said on Tuesday it is considering whether to
create a holding company as part of a corporate restructuring
review.
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BRIEF-Jooyon Tech to issue 5 bln won worth of second convertible bonds
* Says it will issue second unregistered and unsecured
private convertible bonds, to raise 5 billion won in proceeds
for operations
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private convertible bonds, to raise 5 billion won in proceeds
for operations
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BRIEF-S-Mac to buy stake in Osung LST for 10 bln won
* Says it will buy 20 million shares of Osung LST Co Ltd
, a display firm, for business diversity and synergy
effect
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, a display firm, for business diversity and synergy
effect
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BRIEF-Anoto gets order for 30,000 pens in Korea, CEO Joonhee Won appointed permanent CEO
* Order is first in expected sequence of orders with this partner that should total 100,000
pens
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pens
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Monday, November 28, 2016
BRIEF-Evolis wins a new contract in China
* Has been selected by the social security of Shandong province of China for personalization
and issue of multifunctional plastic cards
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and issue of multifunctional plastic cards
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UK regulator to go to European Commission to force change at BT's Openreach
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - British telecoms regulator Ofcom
said on Tuesday it was preparing to go to the European
Commission to try to force BT to legally separate its
networks division Openreach after the two sides failed to come
to a voluntary agreement.
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said on Tuesday it was preparing to go to the European
Commission to try to force BT to legally separate its
networks division Openreach after the two sides failed to come
to a voluntary agreement.
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BRIEF-Neodian Technology receives patent
* Says it receives patent on Nov. 29, for Energy Storage
System(ESS) and method for operating thereof
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System(ESS) and method for operating thereof
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Delphi, Mobileye to use Intel chip for self-driving car system
Nov 29 (Reuters) - Auto parts maker Delphi Automotive Plc
and Israeli technology firm Mobileye NV will
put an Intel Corp chip at the heart of their joint
effort to produce self-driving vehicles by 2019, the companies
said on Tuesday.
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and Israeli technology firm Mobileye NV will
put an Intel Corp chip at the heart of their joint
effort to produce self-driving vehicles by 2019, the companies
said on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Shenzhen Infogem Technologies revises down private placement size to 361.8 mln yuan
* Says it revises share private placement size to 361.8
million yuan from 685.0 million yuan previously, to fund
projects and fulfill working capital
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million yuan from 685.0 million yuan previously, to fund
projects and fulfill working capital
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Bitcoin guru leaves Canada's TSX to focus on blockchain venture
Nov 28 (Reuters) - The first chief digital officer of TMX
Group Ltd's Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has left the
organization to devote more time to his venture based on
blockchain, the technology behind the bitcoin cryptocurrency,
the executive said on Monday.
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Group Ltd's Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has left the
organization to devote more time to his venture based on
blockchain, the technology behind the bitcoin cryptocurrency,
the executive said on Monday.
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BRIEF-Park Systems signs contract worth 2.18 bln won
* Says it signed contract with overseas customer on Nov. 25,
to provide 3DM scanning probe microscopy for element of optics
inspection in Europe
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to provide 3DM scanning probe microscopy for element of optics
inspection in Europe
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UPDATE 1-AT&T unveils DirecTV Now streaming service ahead of Nov. 30 launch
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Reuters) - AT&T Inc, the largest U.S. TV
provider, took the wraps off its new DirecTV Now streaming
service on Monday, two days before it enters the online video
service market to win subscribers who shun pay-television
subscriptions.
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provider, took the wraps off its new DirecTV Now streaming
service on Monday, two days before it enters the online video
service market to win subscribers who shun pay-television
subscriptions.
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UPDATE 1-Massachusetts adopts strict background check rules for Uber, Lyft drivers
BOSTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Massachusetts next year will
require ride service companies including Uber and Lyft
to perform the strictest background checks in the United States
on all of their drivers, according to a deal reached with the
companies on Monday.
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require ride service companies including Uber and Lyft
to perform the strictest background checks in the United States
on all of their drivers, according to a deal reached with the
companies on Monday.
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Massachusetts adopts strict background check rules for Uber, Lyft drivers
BOSTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Massachusetts next year will
require ride service companies including Uber and Lyft to
perform the strictest background checks in the United States on
all of their drivers, according to a deal reached with the
companies on Monday.
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require ride service companies including Uber and Lyft to
perform the strictest background checks in the United States on
all of their drivers, according to a deal reached with the
companies on Monday.
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BRIEF-DATATRAK releases powerful clinical trial management system
* DATATRAK releases powerful clinical trial management
system
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UPDATE 1-Self-driving cars coming to public roads of Ontario, Canada
Nov 28 (Reuters) - Self-driving cars, including those backed
in part by the phonemaker BlackBerry Ltd, have been
approved for testing on Canadian public roads in the country's
first such program, the government for the province of Ontario
said on Monday.
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in part by the phonemaker BlackBerry Ltd, have been
approved for testing on Canadian public roads in the country's
first such program, the government for the province of Ontario
said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Early U.S. Cyber Monday sales point to 9 pct rise; fewer deals
Nov 28 (Reuters) - U.S. shoppers snapped up Cyber Monday
deals on what is usually the single biggest day for internet
shopping, after stellar online sales over the Thanksgiving
holiday weekend.
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deals on what is usually the single biggest day for internet
shopping, after stellar online sales over the Thanksgiving
holiday weekend.
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BRIEF-Agile Content sees FY 2017 revenue of 26.4 mln euros, EBITDA 4.0 mln euros
* Sees FY 2017 revenue of 26.4 million euros ($27.9
million), FY 2019 revenue 38.2 million euros
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million), FY 2019 revenue 38.2 million euros
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BRIEF-Ontario Superior Court denies Michael Koh's application for declaration in support of validity of special meeting of shareholders
* Michael Koh says Ontario Superior has denied his
application for declaration in support of validity of special
meeting of shareholders
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application for declaration in support of validity of special
meeting of shareholders
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BRIEF-Fireswirl announces Q3 financial results
* Qtrly net loss from continuing operations attributable to
shareholders of co $319,429 versus earnings of $2.98 million in
2015
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shareholders of co $319,429 versus earnings of $2.98 million in
2015
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BRIEF-Jenoptik receives order for production of radomes
* Value of contract is in high single-digit million range
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BRIEF-Plastoform Holdings says Chua, Jessica Liao Chien has been appointed as deputy CEO
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-D. Telekom says fixed network outage may be work of hackers
FRANKFURT, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Around 900,000 Deutsche
Telekom fixed-line customers in Germany have been hit
by network outages that started on Sunday and are continuing,
the company said on Monday, adding that it could not rule out
that it was the target of hackers.
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Telekom fixed-line customers in Germany have been hit
by network outages that started on Sunday and are continuing,
the company said on Monday, adding that it could not rule out
that it was the target of hackers.
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Israel's Cellcom launches app for Apple TV service
TEL AVIV, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Cellcom, Israel's
biggest mobile phone operator, said on Monday it will offer
Apple TV as it launched its new Cellcom TV app.
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biggest mobile phone operator, said on Monday it will offer
Apple TV as it launched its new Cellcom TV app.
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Unions, gig-economy firms gear up for New York benefits battle
Nov 28 (Reuters) - Faced with a barrage of lawsuits from
workers demanding benefits and recognition as employees, some
companies in the fast-growing 'gig economy' are looking to
settle the issues through legislation.
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workers demanding benefits and recognition as employees, some
companies in the fast-growing 'gig economy' are looking to
settle the issues through legislation.
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BRIEF-UK's OFCOM investigating Plusnet billing
* OFCOM has therefore issued a notification to Plusnet under
section 96A of the Communications Act 2003
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section 96A of the Communications Act 2003
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BRIEF-RAKUS to offer off-floor distribution of 113,400 shares
* Says it plans to offer an off-floor distribution of
113,400 shares of its stock at the price of 1,357 yen per share,
on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Nov. 29
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113,400 shares of its stock at the price of 1,357 yen per share,
on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Nov. 29
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Sunday, November 27, 2016
BRIEF-Ingenico, Oberthur Technologies and Vodafone join forces
* Ingenico Group, Oberthur Technologies and Vodafone join
forces to revolutionize payment terminal connectivity with
Ingenico connectivity/manager
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BRIEF-Imagis receives patent
* Says it receives patent on Nov. 28, for touch screen
terminal in which touch pressure can be reassigned according to
users
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terminal in which touch pressure can be reassigned according to
users
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BRIEF-CS signs contract worth 6.86 bln won
* Says it signed contract with SK Telecom Co Ltd
on Nov. 25, to provide LTE optical repeaters
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on Nov. 25, to provide LTE optical repeaters
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BRIEF-OptoElectronics announces shareholding structure changes
* Says the second largest shareholder of the co, a
Tokyo-based investment partnership, cut stake in the co to 6.1
percent from 14.9 percent
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Tokyo-based investment partnership, cut stake in the co to 6.1
percent from 14.9 percent
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BRIEF-Hanmi Semiconductor signs contract worth 2.4 bln won
* Says it signed contract with SPIL(Siliconware Precision
Industries Co.,Ltd) on Nov. 25, to provide semiconductor
manufacturing equipment in Taiwan
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Industries Co.,Ltd) on Nov. 25, to provide semiconductor
manufacturing equipment in Taiwan
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BRIEF-ADTechnology signs contract worth 7.41 bln won
* Says it signed contract with SK hynix Inc on
Nov. 25, to provide commissioned development service
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Nov. 25, to provide commissioned development service
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BRIEF-Zyber Holdings updates on POC trial with REDtrac
* Mutual arrangement regarding scope and related costs could
not be reached and Redtrac declined to proceed further
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not be reached and Redtrac declined to proceed further
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BRIEF-DFNN updates on legal proceedings against Co
* Refers to sp. no. 145983 entitled "Philippine Charity And
Sweepstakes Office ("PCSO") versus DFNN, inc
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Sweepstakes Office ("PCSO") versus DFNN, inc
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BRIEF-iSignthis signs deal with Cyprus based Leverate Financial Services
* entered into an agreement with cyprus based and regulated
online forex and cfd broker, leverate financial services ltd
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online forex and cfd broker, leverate financial services ltd
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BRIEF-Yonder & Beyond Group says Gophr and Abellio have signed a two year partnership deal
* Gophr and Abellio have signed a two year partnership deal
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BRIEF-Netcomm Wireless says Ken Sheridan appointed interim CEO
* David stewart will be retiring from role of ceo & managing
director effective from 23 december 2016.
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director effective from 23 december 2016.
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BMW strongly increases venture capital fund volume -Handelsblatt
FRANKFURT, Nov 27 (Reuters) - BMW is increasing
the size of its venture capital fund, BMW i Ventures, to 500
million euros ($530 million) from 100 million, German business
daily Handelsblatt said on Sunday, citing an interview with one
of the carmaker's board members.
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the size of its venture capital fund, BMW i Ventures, to 500
million euros ($530 million) from 100 million, German business
daily Handelsblatt said on Sunday, citing an interview with one
of the carmaker's board members.
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Porsche targets 20,000 electric car sales a year -Automobilwoche
FRANKFURT, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's
Porsche division expects annual sales of about 20,000 for its
first all-electric car, the Mission E, the luxury carmaker's
chief executive told a German magazine.
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Porsche division expects annual sales of about 20,000 for its
first all-electric car, the Mission E, the luxury carmaker's
chief executive told a German magazine.
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Banks seek to invest $59 million in blockchain startup R3-source
NEW YORK/LONDON Nov 25 (Reuters) - Banks involved in the
blockchain consortium R3 CEV have expressed interest in
investing $59 million in the company's first funding round, less
than half its overall target, a person close to the deal said on
Friday.
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blockchain consortium R3 CEV have expressed interest in
investing $59 million in the company's first funding round, less
than half its overall target, a person close to the deal said on
Friday.
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Friday, November 25, 2016
BRIEF-Live Ventures: One-for-six reverse stock split - SEC filing
* Live ventures- on nov 22, co filed a certificate of change
in order to effectuate a one-for-six (1:6) reverse stock split -
sec filing
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in order to effectuate a one-for-six (1:6) reverse stock split -
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BRIEF-Baozun files for offering of Class A ordinary shares of upto $100 mln
* files for offering of class A ordinary shares of upto $100
million - SEC Filing
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BRIEF-Datawind says Ontario Securities Commission has issued a revocation order
* Datawind Inc - Ontario Securities Commission has issued a
revocation order, revoking previously announced failure-to-file
cease trade order
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revocation order, revoking previously announced failure-to-file
cease trade order
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BRIEF-Two-week strike at Sony unit's factory ends - Nikkei
* Two-week strike at Sony unit's factory ended Friday after
the company offered to pay each employee up to 1,000 Yuan to
return to work - Nikkei
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the company offered to pay each employee up to 1,000 Yuan to
return to work - Nikkei
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Uber in landmark court battle on Tuesday to escape strict rules
BRUSSELS, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Uber will seek to
convince Europe's top court next week that it is a digital
service, not a transport company, in a case that could determine
whether app-based startups should be exempt from strict laws
meant for regular companies.
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convince Europe's top court next week that it is a digital
service, not a transport company, in a case that could determine
whether app-based startups should be exempt from strict laws
meant for regular companies.
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UPDATE 2-India's Tata Steel removes Cyrus Mistry as chairman
* EGM on Dec. 21 to remove Mistry as Tata Steel director
(Adds details from source, background)
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BRIEF-RIB Software acquires 25 pct stake in Hong Kong's Exactal Group Limited
* Acquires 25 pct of the shares of Exactal Group Limited, a
Hong Kong-based software producer for the construction industry
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Hong Kong-based software producer for the construction industry
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UPDATE 1-Internet businesses boost South Africa's Naspers
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Africa's biggest company by
market value, Naspers, reported a jump in half-year
profit on Friday, boosted by its internet businesses that
include a major stake in China's Tencent Holdings.
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market value, Naspers, reported a jump in half-year
profit on Friday, boosted by its internet businesses that
include a major stake in China's Tencent Holdings.
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BRIEF-China Sinostar Group Co issues profit alert
* Expects a turnaround of its results by recording a net
profit for six months ended 30 September 2016
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profit for six months ended 30 September 2016
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REFILE-Former Amaya CEO says Hong Kong investors to fund bid for firm
TORONTO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - David Baazov, the former chief
executive of online gaming company Amaya Inc, disclosed
new details on Friday of funding for his proposed offer to buy
the Canadian firm, saying two Hong Kong-based investors had
committed C$3.45 billion ($2.6 billion).
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executive of online gaming company Amaya Inc, disclosed
new details on Friday of funding for his proposed offer to buy
the Canadian firm, saying two Hong Kong-based investors had
committed C$3.45 billion ($2.6 billion).
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BRIEF-ahaWorld signs LoI for acquisition of South American sports betting business
* Has signed Letter of Intent (LoI) for acquisition of sports betting
company with focus on South America
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company with focus on South America
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BRIEF-Talex signs 6.6 mln zloty net deal
* Signs a 6.6 million zloty ($1.58 million) net deal with
Bank Zachodni WBK in Wroclaw for delivery of IT solutions
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Bank Zachodni WBK in Wroclaw for delivery of IT solutions
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BRIEF-Sunyard System Engineering's share trade to halt pending announcement
* Says share trade to halt from November 28 pending
announcement related to asset acquisition
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announcement related to asset acquisition
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BRIEF-Michel Meunier takes over Securinfor
* Michel Meunier, accompanied by pool of professional financial shareholders, led by AXIO
CAPITAL, took over the company
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CAPITAL, took over the company
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Nov 25 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Friday:
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and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Friday:
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BRIEF-FDG Electric Vehicles approved appointment of Wong Kwok Yiu as a non-executive director
* Approved appointment of Wong Kwok Yiu as a non-executive
director of company
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BRIEF-Taiwan's TSMC orders equipment for T$1.3 bln
* Says it orders equipment for T$1.3 billion ($40.80
million) from ASM Japan K.K and Lam Research International Sarl
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million) from ASM Japan K.K and Lam Research International Sarl
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BRIEF-Crunchfish signs new deal with OPPO
* Agreement runs for one year with guaranteed revenue of 1.3 million Swedish crowns
($140,834)
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($140,834)
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
BRIEF-V Technology plans merger with unit
* Says it plans to merge with its wholly owned unit which is
engaged in lithography equipment related business, effective on
Feb. 1, 2017
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engaged in lithography equipment related business, effective on
Feb. 1, 2017
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BRIEF-PCI Holdings to buy Syswave from Sorghum Japan Holdings for 660 mln yen
* Says it to buy Japan-based firm Syswave Corp from Sorghum
Japan Holdings Corp for totally 660 million yen
(including advisory expense)
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Japan Holdings Corp for totally 660 million yen
(including advisory expense)
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BRIEF-Seohwa signs contract worth 3.2 bln won
* Says it signed contract with SK Telecom Co Ltd
on Nov. 24, to provide SK Telecom repeaters
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on Nov. 24, to provide SK Telecom repeaters
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Singapore Oct factory output +1.2 pct y/y; marine and offshore production plummets
SINGAPORE, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Singapore's industrial
production in October rose slightly more than expected from a
year earlier, helped by increases in electronics and
pharmaceuticals production, although marine and offshore
engineering output plunged.
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production in October rose slightly more than expected from a
year earlier, helped by increases in electronics and
pharmaceuticals production, although marine and offshore
engineering output plunged.
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BRIEF-Arion Technology to sell its entire stake in Dream T Entertainment
* Says it will transfer 2.2 million shares of Dream T
Entertainment Co Ltd, a record firm, to Singapore-located
company Elektromotive Group Limited, for business diversity
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Entertainment Co Ltd, a record firm, to Singapore-located
company Elektromotive Group Limited, for business diversity
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BRIEF-Arion Technology to buy 52.6 pct stake in Elektromotive Group for 9.19 bln won
* Says it will buy 2.70 billion shares of Elektromotive
Group Limited (Singapore), an electromobile battery firm, for
business diversity
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Group Limited (Singapore), an electromobile battery firm, for
business diversity
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BRIEF-Prophecy International says overall Q2 revenue is expected to be in range $3.1mln $3.5mln
* "Overall Q2 revenue is expected to be in range $3.1mln
$3.5mln, compared to $3.5mln for same period last year"
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IBM 'failed' on Australia's census - Australian PM
SYDNEY, Nov 25 (Reuters) - International Business Machines
Corp failed in its handling of the A$10 million ($7.4
million) IT contract for Australia's first predominantly online
census, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on
Friday.
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Corp failed in its handling of the A$10 million ($7.4
million) IT contract for Australia's first predominantly online
census, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on
Friday.
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BRIEF-Omni Market Tide says managing director Steve Terry will leave company
* Peter Hill will be managing director of company as at
completion of Rightcrowd transaction
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BRIEF-Acceleware says Q3 loss increased to $324,722, from $85,902
* Says total comprehensive loss increased to $324,722 in q3
2016 compared to total comprehensive income of $85,902 in q3
2015
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2016 compared to total comprehensive income of $85,902 in q3
2015
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BRIEF-Myob Group provides outlook
* "Expectation is that our revenue growth will be in line
with historic trends and ebitda margins will remain in 45% - 50%
range"
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Islamic State uses drones to attack Iraqi army in Mosul - military
MOSUL, Iraq, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Islamic State has been using
drones to attack Iraqi troops advancing in the northern city of
Mosul, the militant group's last major urban stronghold in
country, the military said on Thursday.
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drones to attack Iraqi troops advancing in the northern city of
Mosul, the militant group's last major urban stronghold in
country, the military said on Thursday.
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Brazil's Bradesco to boost mobile platform as fintech tools thrive
SAO PAULO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Banco Bradesco SA plans to
enhance existing mobile phone banking platforms to lure younger
clients and stem potential competition from financial technology
start-ups that are turning more appealing to customers, a senior
executive said on Thursday.
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enhance existing mobile phone banking platforms to lure younger
clients and stem potential competition from financial technology
start-ups that are turning more appealing to customers, a senior
executive said on Thursday.
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Britain's Hammond chooses his battle - fixing weak productivity
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - In 2011, early in his time as
finance minister, George Osborne said he would revive British
manufacturing as he promised "a march of the makers" to
rebalance the economy.
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finance minister, George Osborne said he would revive British
manufacturing as he promised "a march of the makers" to
rebalance the economy.
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LPC-European leveraged loans pick up pace in run up to year-end
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Europe's leveraged loan market
has been flooded with deals in the run up to year-end creating
the busiest period since January, giving banks and investors the
opportunity to put new money to work after a relatively quiet
year.
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has been flooded with deals in the run up to year-end creating
the busiest period since January, giving banks and investors the
opportunity to put new money to work after a relatively quiet
year.
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Multi-million pound Sex Pistols collection to go up in flames
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The son of Sex Pistols manager
Malcolm McLaren said he would set fire to millions of dollars of
punk memorabilia on Saturday, as a protest against the musical
scene's appropriation by the mainstream.
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Malcolm McLaren said he would set fire to millions of dollars of
punk memorabilia on Saturday, as a protest against the musical
scene's appropriation by the mainstream.
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BRIEF-Triplan says PRIME CAPITAL DEBT SCS, SICAV-FIS is now majority shareholder
* PRIME CAPITAL DEBT SCS, SICAV-FIS, holds a majority stake
in Triplan AG of 50.01 pct since 18 November 2016
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in Triplan AG of 50.01 pct since 18 November 2016
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UPDATE 1-GoDaddy in exclusive talks to buy Host Europe - sources
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - U.S. website domain name provider
GoDaddy is in exclusive talks to buy peer Host Europe
Group (HEG) as it seeks to expand in higher-margin businesses
beyond the initial set-up of websites, people close to the
matter said.
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GoDaddy is in exclusive talks to buy peer Host Europe
Group (HEG) as it seeks to expand in higher-margin businesses
beyond the initial set-up of websites, people close to the
matter said.
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LPC-Banks prep 1.5bn debt as GoDaddy enters talks for Host Europe
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Banks are lining up around 1.5bn
of debt financing to back a potential sale of European web
hosting provider Host Europe Group to web hosting firm GoDaddy
, as the two companies enter exclusive talks , banking
sources said on Thursday.
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of debt financing to back a potential sale of European web
hosting provider Host Europe Group to web hosting firm GoDaddy
, as the two companies enter exclusive talks , banking
sources said on Thursday.
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Ukraine students use computer keyboard keys for Steve Jobs portrait
KIEV, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Three Ukrainian IT students have
paid tribute to late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs by making his
portrait with computer keyboard keys.
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paid tribute to late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs by making his
portrait with computer keyboard keys.
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UPDATE 1-VW's Audi picks top Volvo manager as new R&D chief
* Move will bolster Audi in technology contest - labour boss
(Adds labour boss comment, detail and background)
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(Adds labour boss comment, detail and background)
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BRIEF-Fujian Newland Computer cuts share issue size to 1.58 bln yuan
* Says it cuts share issue size to 1.58 billion yuan
($228.45 million) from 1.9 billion yuan
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($228.45 million) from 1.9 billion yuan
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BRIEF-Seb Management buys 5.38 pct stake in iAlbatros Group
* Sweden-Based Seb Management AB acquires 5.38 percent stake
in the company
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BRIEF-SK Telecom to raise stake in unit SK Communications to 100 pct via stock swap
* Says it decides to change unit SK Communications Co Ltd
to its wholly owned subsidiary through stock swap
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to its wholly owned subsidiary through stock swap
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BRIEF-Glodon issue 1 bln yuan bonds with coupon rate at 3.97 pct via public offering
* Says the co issued 1 billion yuan worth bonds with coupon
rate at 3.97 percent via public offering
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rate at 3.97 percent via public offering
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UPDATE 1-UK's PayPoint first-half profit rises 16 pct
Nov 24 (Reuters) - Bill payment services provider PayPoint
Plc said its first-half profit rose about 16 percent,
driven by cost deferrals as well as growth in its mobile
payments division and Romanian bill payment transactions unit.
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Plc said its first-half profit rose about 16 percent,
driven by cost deferrals as well as growth in its mobile
payments division and Romanian bill payment transactions unit.
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BRIEF-SK Communications to be delisted from KOSDAQ market
* Says it decides to deliste its shares from Korea
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Securities Dealers Automated Quotations Stock Market
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BRIEF-Scisys says to buy Annova Systems for 27.83 mln euros
* Acquisition of media software solutions company Annova
Systems GmBH for a maximum consideration of eur 27.83m (£23.8m)
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Systems GmBH for a maximum consideration of eur 27.83m (£23.8m)
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BRIEF-Sharp plans new unit Sharp Universal Technology (SZ) Co., Ltd. in China
* Says it plans to set up new wholly owned unit, Sharp
Universal Technology (SZ) Co., Ltd., in China
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Universal Technology (SZ) Co., Ltd., in China
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
BRIEF-Interbulls to raise 1 bln won via private placement
* Says it will issue 139,082 shares of common stock via
private placement, at 7,190 won per share, to raise 1 billion
won in proceeds for operations
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private placement, at 7,190 won per share, to raise 1 billion
won in proceeds for operations
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BRIEF-Tobii sets price to SEK 52/shr in preferential rights issue
* Says shareholders in Tobii have preferential right to
subscribe for one (1) new share per ten (10) existing shares,
i.e. an issue ratio of 1:10
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subscribe for one (1) new share per ten (10) existing shares,
i.e. an issue ratio of 1:10
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BRIEF-India's TCS partners with ASML to simplify business processes
* Partners with ASML to simplify business processes and
enrich stakeholder experience
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BRIEF-Xped says transaction to acquire Codium will not proceed
* Advise proposed transaction to acquire Codium Pty will not
proceed to next stage of a share purchase agreement
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proceed to next stage of a share purchase agreement
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BRIEF-A Motion to issue 10 bln won worth of convertible bonds
* Says it will issue 15th unregistered and unsecured private
convertible bonds, to raise 10 billion won in proceeds for
operations
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convertible bonds, to raise 10 billion won in proceeds for
operations
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BRIEF-PR Times says business alliance with Hope
* Says the business alliance is for promotion of nationwide
local government's public relations support
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local government's public relations support
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BRIEF-Qube comments on ACCC's approval of acquisition of Australian Amalgamated Terminals
* notes announcement by ACCC today that it will not oppose
acquisition of 50% interest in australian amalgamated terminals
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acquisition of 50% interest in australian amalgamated terminals
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CD&R in the lead to acquire Avaya's call center unit -sources
NEW YORK, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Buyout firm Clayton, Dubilier &
Rice LLC (CD&R) is in the lead to acquire the call center
business of debt-laden telecommunications equipment company
Avaya Inc for around $4 billion, people familiar with the matter
said on Wednesday.
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Rice LLC (CD&R) is in the lead to acquire the call center
business of debt-laden telecommunications equipment company
Avaya Inc for around $4 billion, people familiar with the matter
said on Wednesday.
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Personal data for more than 130,000 sailors hacked -U.S. Navy
WASHINGTON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Hackers gained access to
sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, for
134,386 current and former U.S. sailors, the U.S. Navy said on
Wednesday.
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sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, for
134,386 current and former U.S. sailors, the U.S. Navy said on
Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Singapore Edevelopment entered into a contract for sale
* Contract for sale for 13-acre land parcel for Ballenger
run land sub-division project in Maryland, U.S
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China's Ctrip.com to buy Skyscanner in $1.74 bln deal
Nov 23 (Reuters) - Chinese online travel company Ctrip.com
International Ltd said on Wednesday it agreed to buy
UK-based Skyscanner Holdings Ltd in a deal valuing the travel
search website at about 1.4 billion pounds. ($1.74 billion)
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International Ltd said on Wednesday it agreed to buy
UK-based Skyscanner Holdings Ltd in a deal valuing the travel
search website at about 1.4 billion pounds. ($1.74 billion)
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As Samsung moves on from Note 7 crisis, SDI battery affiliate struggles
SEOUL, Nov 24 (Reuters) - In the shadows of Samsung
Electronics' Note 7 smartphone crisis, affiliate
Samsung SDI is quietly reassuring anxious clients
including Apple Inc that its batteries are safe.
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Electronics' Note 7 smartphone crisis, affiliate
Samsung SDI is quietly reassuring anxious clients
including Apple Inc that its batteries are safe.
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BRIEF-U.S. Navy says sensitive personal info of 134,386 current, former sailors compromised in security breach - NBC
* U.S. Navy says sensitive personal info of 134,386 current and former sailors compromised
in security breach; those affected will be notified - NBC
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in security breach; those affected will be notified - NBC
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BRIEF-Hewlett Packard Enterprise initiates exchange offer
* Offer to exchange outstanding unregistered notes that it
issued in October 2015 , as amended, for new registered notes
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issued in October 2015 , as amended, for new registered notes
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UPDATE 1-Irish data regulator steps up Yahoo hack probe, waits on email scanning
LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Ireland's Data Protection
Commissioner (DPC) said it had stepped up its examination of the
theft of user information for 500 million Yahoo Inc
accounts and that it was awaiting information from Yahoo on
allegations it helped the U.S. government scan users' emails.
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Commissioner (DPC) said it had stepped up its examination of the
theft of user information for 500 million Yahoo Inc
accounts and that it was awaiting information from Yahoo on
allegations it helped the U.S. government scan users' emails.
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BRIEF-Amazon working on its own video messaging service - TechCrunch
* Amazon working on its own video messaging service; plans to unveil it later in November -
TechCrunch, citing sources
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CORRECTED-AppNexus bans Breitbart from ad exchange, citing hate speech
Nov 22 (Reuters) - Breitbart News, the outlet once led by
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's chief strategist, has been
blocked by one of the largest advertising exchanges serving
digital publishers due to hate speech.
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's chief strategist, has been
blocked by one of the largest advertising exchanges serving
digital publishers due to hate speech.
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BRIEF-Joho Capital L.L.C. reports 5.1 pct passive stake in Grubhub - SEC filing
* Joho Capital L.L.C. reports 5.1 percent passive stake in
Grubhub Inc as of Nov. 14 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Superior Essex and Furukawa Electric announce intent to form European Joint Venture
* Essex Magnet Wire - Co, Superior Essex's unit, & Furukawa
Electric's JV to supply new winding high-voltage wire
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Electric's JV to supply new winding high-voltage wire
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China top innovator with 1 million patent requests in year - UN
GENEVA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - China is driving Asian-led growth
in innovation worldwide, becoming the first country to file 1
million patent applications in a single year, the World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) said on Wednesday.
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in innovation worldwide, becoming the first country to file 1
million patent applications in a single year, the World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) said on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Cerebra Integrated Technologies allots 12.1 mln shares upon exercise of option by FCCB holders
* Alloted 12.1 million shares to strategic investors upon
exercise of option by the fccb holders.
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BRIEF-HNA Holding Group Co appoints Wang Shuang as an executive director and co-chairman of board
* More Resignation Of Executive Director And Vice-chairman
And Appointment Of Executive Director And Co-chairman And List
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And Appointment Of Executive Director And Co-chairman And List
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UPDATE 2-Infineon lifts profitability target on car sector hopes
* Fourth-quarter operating profit 280 mln euros
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Nov 23 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
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UPDATE 1-Facebook builds censorship tool to attain China re-entry -NYT
Nov 22 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc has quietly developed
a censorship tool that could persuade China to allow the world's
biggest social media network to re-enter the world's second
largest economy after a seven-year ban, the New York Times
reported on Tuesday.
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a censorship tool that could persuade China to allow the world's
biggest social media network to re-enter the world's second
largest economy after a seven-year ban, the New York Times
reported on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Slower emerging markets hit Rocket's Global Fashion revenue
FRANKFURT, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Revenue growth at emerging
markets-focused retailer Global Fashion Group (GFG), which is
backed by investors Kinnevik of Sweden and Germany's
Rocket Internet, slowed in the third quarter although
its losses narrowed.
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markets-focused retailer Global Fashion Group (GFG), which is
backed by investors Kinnevik of Sweden and Germany's
Rocket Internet, slowed in the third quarter although
its losses narrowed.
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Challenging emerging markets hit Rocket's Global Fashion revenue
FRANKFURT, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Revenue growth at emerging
markets-focused retailer Global Fashion Group (GFG), which is
backed by investors Kinnevik of Sweden and Germany's
Rocket Internet, slowed in the third quarter, although
its losses narrowed.
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markets-focused retailer Global Fashion Group (GFG), which is
backed by investors Kinnevik of Sweden and Germany's
Rocket Internet, slowed in the third quarter, although
its losses narrowed.
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BRIEF-Modacom says exercise of third convertible bonds into shares
* Says 600 million won worth of its third unregistered and
unsecured private convertible bonds have been exercised into
125,786 shares of the company, at 4,770 won per share, as of
Nov. 23
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unsecured private convertible bonds have been exercised into
125,786 shares of the company, at 4,770 won per share, as of
Nov. 23
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Israel's Partner Comms Q3 profit less than expected
JERUSALEM, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Partner Communications
, Israel's second-largest mobile phone company, moved
to a net profit in the third quarter but it was less than
expected amid fierce competition in the sector.
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, Israel's second-largest mobile phone company, moved
to a net profit in the third quarter but it was less than
expected amid fierce competition in the sector.
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BRIEF-Kingsignal Technology says Hong Kong-based unit to invest $2.3 mln in Thailand-based unit
* Says its Hong Kong-based subsidiary plans to invest $2.3
million in its Thailand-based subsidiary
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million in its Thailand-based subsidiary
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016
BRIEF-Nearmap requests for trading halt
* Trading halt is requested in connection with a proposed
equity raising to be conducted by company
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BRIEF-SMTC reports amendment to revolving credit and security agreement and term note with PNC bank
* SMTC reports amendment to revolving credit and security
agreement and term note with PNC bank
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agreement and term note with PNC bank
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BRIEF-NYX announces third quarter 2016 financial results
* NYX announces third quarter 2016 financial results and
amends prior release to clarify the use of non-GAAP financial
measures
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amends prior release to clarify the use of non-GAAP financial
measures
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BRIEF-Simcoe Capital reports 5.2 pct stake in Exar Corp
* Simcoe Capital Management reports 5.2 pct stake in Exar
Corp as of Nov 17 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Serko says HY net loss before tax for period has reduced to N$2.0mln
* HY unaudited trading revenue is up 10% over previous
corresponding six-month period ended 30 september 2015
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corresponding six-month period ended 30 september 2015
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China vice premier sees optimism for U.S. trade in Trump presidency
WASHINGTON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Chinese Vice Premier Wang
Yang said on Tuesday that U.S. policies toward China under
President-elect Donald Trump may be uncertain, but he is
optimistic because of the U.S. business community's enthusiasm
for U.S.-China trade.
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Yang said on Tuesday that U.S. policies toward China under
President-elect Donald Trump may be uncertain, but he is
optimistic because of the U.S. business community's enthusiasm
for U.S.-China trade.
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BRIEF-ServicePower rejects Jonas Computing offer; in talks for possible offer
* Has concluded that offer undervalues company and has
formally rejected offer from Jonas Computing (UK) Ltd
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formally rejected offer from Jonas Computing (UK) Ltd
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BRIEF-Jonas Computing says does not intend to make offer for ServicePower
* Jonas Computing (UK) Limited has concluded that it does
not intend to make an offer for ServicePower
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BRIEF-Qualstar Corp to initiate stock repurchase program
* Board of directors has authorized a stock repurchase
program to acquire up to $750,000
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BRIEF-celestica expands capabilities for the aerospace market through asset purchase agreement with Karel Manufacturing
* As per transaction, co has acquired Karel's Manufacturing
assets in both Mexicali, Mexico and Calexico, California
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assets in both Mexicali, Mexico and Calexico, California
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BRIEF-Creative Realities Q3 revenue fell 20 pct to $2.7 million
* Creative Realities announces q3 results; reaffirms
guidance on significantly improving business outlook
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guidance on significantly improving business outlook
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Singapore unveils self-driving scooter, ideal for phone-obsessed walkers
SINGAPORE, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Researchers in Singapore have
come up with a solution to curb accidents involving
phone-obsessed walkers, a self-driving mobility scooter that
drives single pedestrians along footpaths.
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come up with a solution to curb accidents involving
phone-obsessed walkers, a self-driving mobility scooter that
drives single pedestrians along footpaths.
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BRIEF-FastOut signs deal with Svensk Fastighetsförmedling
* Says all Svensk Fastighetsförmedling offices to be integrated into
FastOut's IT platform for 360° interactive drone views
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FastOut's IT platform for 360° interactive drone views
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BRIEF-Foxsemicon Integrated Technology unit to buy 75 pct stake in precision component company at $5.4 mln
* Says its Shanghai-based semiconductor subsidiary will buy
75 percent stake in a Kunshan-based precision component company
at $5.4 million
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75 percent stake in a Kunshan-based precision component company
at $5.4 million
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BRIEF-Dalian Zeus Entertainment gets regulatory approval for up to 1.8 bln yuan bonds
* Says it gets securities regulator's approval to issue up
to 1.8 billion yuan ($261.40 million) bonds
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to 1.8 billion yuan ($261.40 million) bonds
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J.K. Rowling's Pottermore plans to conjure up profit for 2017
FRANKFURT, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Pottermore, J.K. Rowling's
digital publishing company, expects to turn a profit in its
current fiscal year, buoyed by rising sales of audio books and
new ebooks that build on the nearly 20-year-old Harry Potter
franchise, the company said on Tuesday.
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digital publishing company, expects to turn a profit in its
current fiscal year, buoyed by rising sales of audio books and
new ebooks that build on the nearly 20-year-old Harry Potter
franchise, the company said on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Shenzhen Kingdom SCI Tech cuts share issue size to 1.08 bln yuan
* Says it cuts share issue size to 1.08 billion yuan
($156.75 million) from 1.74 billion yuan previously
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($156.75 million) from 1.74 billion yuan previously
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Monday, November 21, 2016
BRIEF-Multi Asset Global Investments sells 5.7 pct stake in Osung LST
* Says Multi Asset Global Investments Co.,Ltd has sold 7.1
million shares of the company, representing a 5.7 percent stake
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million shares of the company, representing a 5.7 percent stake
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BRIEF-Tsinghuatongfang issues debentures worth 1 bln yuan
* Says it issued 2016 7th tranche super short-term
debentures worth 1 billion yuan with interest rate of 3.34
percent
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debentures worth 1 billion yuan with interest rate of 3.34
percent
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BRIEF-Showcase-TV to offer off-floor distribution of 300,000 shares
* Says it will offer an off-floor distribution of 300,000
shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6
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shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6
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Thailand seeks to tighten cyber security, raising questions about privacy protection
BANGKOK, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Thailand's military government,
which has cracked down on online dissent since seizing power in
2014, is pushing ahead with cyber security bills that rights
groups say could mean more extensive online monitoring, raising
concerns over privacy protection.
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which has cracked down on online dissent since seizing power in
2014, is pushing ahead with cyber security bills that rights
groups say could mean more extensive online monitoring, raising
concerns over privacy protection.
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BRIEF-Soribada issues 10 bln won worth of convertible bonds
* Says it completes the issuance of 10 billion won worth of
convertible bonds, as of Nov. 22
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convertible bonds, as of Nov. 22
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BRIEF-Beijing VRV Software proposes 2016 div payment
* Says it proposes to pay a cash dividend of 0.25 yuan
(before tax) for every 10 shares and to distribute 20 new shares
for every 10 shares to shareholders as 2016 dividend
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(before tax) for every 10 shares and to distribute 20 new shares
for every 10 shares to shareholders as 2016 dividend
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BRIEF-UniTest signs contract worth 7.84 bln won
* Says it signed contract with SK hynix Inc on
Nov. 21, to provide semiconductor inspection equipment
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Nov. 21, to provide semiconductor inspection equipment
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BRIEF-Brocade Q4 non-gaap earnings per share $0.33
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.22 -- Thomson Reuters
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BRIEF-IBM says triples cloud data center capacity in UK
* Says also signed an agreement to lease space within Ark
Data Centres in UK
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IBM invests in UK data centres as tech sector defies Brexit worries
LONDON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Global IT group IBM will
triple the number of its cloud data centres in Britain, it said
on Tuesday, joining Facebook and Google in investing in the UK
after its vote to leave the European Union.
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triple the number of its cloud data centres in Britain, it said
on Tuesday, joining Facebook and Google in investing in the UK
after its vote to leave the European Union.
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Startup Trov aims to disrupt insurance with the swipe of an app
Nov 21 (Reuters) - The on-demand economy, which uses
smartphone technology to immediately fill consumer needs, has
changed the way people order food, a car, or a place to stay.
Now, technology startups are targeting the next business
frontier - insurance - offering coverage with the swipe of an
app.
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smartphone technology to immediately fill consumer needs, has
changed the way people order food, a car, or a place to stay.
Now, technology startups are targeting the next business
frontier - insurance - offering coverage with the swipe of an
app.
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UPDATE 2-Blockchain startup R3 cuts fund-raising target to $150 mln -source
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Blockchain company R3 CEV has
reduced the amount it aims to raise from bank members in its
first large round of equity funding to $150 million from $200
million and is changing the structure of the deal, according to
a person familiar with the plans.
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reduced the amount it aims to raise from bank members in its
first large round of equity funding to $150 million from $200
million and is changing the structure of the deal, according to
a person familiar with the plans.
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BRIEF-UBS signs a 3-year strategic vendor contract with Luxoft
* Agreement has minimum target spend of $300 million or $100
million a year on average; Luxoft will have strategic vendor
status for UBS it during term
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BRIEF-Cyrusone expands unsecured credit facility to $1.55 bln
* Expands unsecured credit facility to $1.55 billion,
extends maturity date, and reduces borrowing rates
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extends maturity date, and reduces borrowing rates
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Nov 21 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Monday:
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Blockchain startup R3 cuts fund-raising target to $150 mln -source
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Blockchain company R3 CEV has
reduced the amount it aims to raise from bank members in its
first large round of equity funding to $150 million from $200
million, according to a person familiar with the plans.
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reduced the amount it aims to raise from bank members in its
first large round of equity funding to $150 million from $200
million, according to a person familiar with the plans.
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UPDATE 2-Hackers target ATMs across Europe as cyber threat grows
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Cyber criminals have remotely attacked
cash machines in more than a dozen countries across Europe this
year, using malicious software that forces machines to spit out
cash, according to Russian cyber security firm Group IB.
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cash machines in more than a dozen countries across Europe this
year, using malicious software that forces machines to spit out
cash, according to Russian cyber security firm Group IB.
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Irish data Commissioner steps up investigation into Yahoo email scanning
LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Ireland's Data Protection
Commissioner (DPC) said on Monday it was trying to ascertain if
Yahoo! Inc's decision to scan clients' email accounts
at the behest of the U.S. authorities last year broke European
law.
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Commissioner (DPC) said on Monday it was trying to ascertain if
Yahoo! Inc's decision to scan clients' email accounts
at the behest of the U.S. authorities last year broke European
law.
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Hackers target European ATMs in spree that highlights new cyber threat
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Cyber criminals have remotely attacked
cash machines in more than a dozen countries across Europe this
year using malicious software that forces machines to spit out
cash, according to Russian cyber security firm Group IB.
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cash machines in more than a dozen countries across Europe this
year using malicious software that forces machines to spit out
cash, according to Russian cyber security firm Group IB.
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Microsoft offers EU hardware, software LinkedIn concessions - sources
BRUSSELS, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Microsoft will still
allow LinkedIn's rivals access to its software and give
hardware makers the option of installing other services to try
to win EU approval for its takeover of the U.S. firm, people
familiar with the matter said.
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allow LinkedIn's rivals access to its software and give
hardware makers the option of installing other services to try
to win EU approval for its takeover of the U.S. firm, people
familiar with the matter said.
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Nov 21 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1500 GMT on Monday:
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and disposals were reported by 1500 GMT on Monday:
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BRIEF-Glance Technologies reports brokered private placement
* Glance Technologies -brokered private placement financing,
on a commercially reasonable efforts basis, for up to 16.7
million units at $0.18 per unit
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on a commercially reasonable efforts basis, for up to 16.7
million units at $0.18 per unit
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BRIEF-ChineseInvestors.com appoints Kevin GE as cto
* ChineseInvestors.com appoints Kevin GE as cto for creation
and design of the first Chinese language cannabis "yelp" style
mobile app
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BRIEF-Arista Networks receives letter from United States CBP
* Arista Networks Inc - on November 18, 2016, received a
letter from United States customs and border protection
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letter from United States customs and border protection
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BRIEF-WebMD Health Services appoints chief client officer
* WebMD Health Services appoints Brad Kirkpatrick as chief
client officer
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BRIEF-Brigade Enterprises partners with Microsoft, Intel for real estate accelerator program
* Strategic partnerships with Microsoft & Intel to benefit
startups in its technology focused real estate accelerator
program
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BRIEF-Ennoconn unit acquires 27.8 pct stake in S&T AG at 145.2 mln euros
* Says its subsidiary Ennoconn Investment Holdings Co., Ltd.
acquired 27.8 percent stake (13.4 million shares) in S&T AG at
145.2 million euros in total
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acquired 27.8 percent stake (13.4 million shares) in S&T AG at
145.2 million euros in total
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Coolpad shares hit 4-year low on profit warning
HONG KONG, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Shares of Chinese smartphone
maker Coolpad Group Ltd slid to a four-year low on
Monday after the company flagged a drop in full-year profit amid
stiff competition, the latest part of the LeEco empire to come
under pressure.
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maker Coolpad Group Ltd slid to a four-year low on
Monday after the company flagged a drop in full-year profit amid
stiff competition, the latest part of the LeEco empire to come
under pressure.
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Fitch Downgrades STATS ChipPAC to 'B+'; Negative Watch
(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
SINGAPORE/SYDNEY, November 21 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has
downgraded
Singapore-based semiconductor assembly and test company STATS
ChipPAC Ltd's
(STATS) Long-Term Foreign-Currency and Local-Currency Issuer
Default Ratings
(IDR) to 'B+' from 'BB-' and placed the IDRs on Rating Watch
Negative.
In addition, the agency has placed the 'BB' rating on STATS's
8.5% USD425m
senior secured notes due 2020 on Rating Watch Negative and
assigned t
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SINGAPORE/SYDNEY, November 21 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has
downgraded
Singapore-based semiconductor assembly and test company STATS
ChipPAC Ltd's
(STATS) Long-Term Foreign-Currency and Local-Currency Issuer
Default Ratings
(IDR) to 'B+' from 'BB-' and placed the IDRs on Rating Watch
Negative.
In addition, the agency has placed the 'BB' rating on STATS's
8.5% USD425m
senior secured notes due 2020 on Rating Watch Negative and
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REFILE-BRIEF-Comperia Q3 net loss shrinks to 653,000 zlotys YOY
* Reported on Friday Q3 revenue of 6.1 million zlotys ($1.46
million) versus 3.1 million zlotys a year ago
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Sunday, November 20, 2016
Alibaba Cloud stretches global reach with four new facilities
BEIJING, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Alibaba Cloud plans to open four
new data facilities outside China, the cloud unit of Alibaba
Holdings Ltd said on Monday, as it seeks to grab global
market share from leading players Amazon.com Inc and
Microsoft.
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new data facilities outside China, the cloud unit of Alibaba
Holdings Ltd said on Monday, as it seeks to grab global
market share from leading players Amazon.com Inc and
Microsoft.
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BRIEF-NCXX Group buys back 20,400 shares for 10.3 mln yen
* Says it completed share repurchase plan disclosed on Feb.
12, with a result of 20,400 shares repurchased for 10.3 million
yen in total
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12, with a result of 20,400 shares repurchased for 10.3 million
yen in total
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BRIEF-Hytera Communications plans to raise up to 1 bln yuan in private placement of shares
* Says it plans to raise up to 1.0 billion yuan ($144.99
million) in private placement of shares to fund projects,
replenish capital
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million) in private placement of shares to fund projects,
replenish capital
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UPDATE 3-Symantec to acquire LifeLock in $2.3-bln deal
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Symantec Corp said it was
acquiring U.S. identity theft protection services company
LifeLock Inc for an enterprise value of $2.3 billion.
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acquiring U.S. identity theft protection services company
LifeLock Inc for an enterprise value of $2.3 billion.
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BRIEF-Eve Investments says Omni Innovation secured UK distribution deal
* Omni innovation has entered into a binding exclusive
product license term sheet with healthspan
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product license term sheet with healthspan
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Symantec in the lead to acquire LifeLock-sources
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Symantec Corp was in the lead to
acquire LifeLock Inc following an auction for the U.S.
identity theft protection services company, people familiar with
the matter said on Sunday.
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acquire LifeLock Inc following an auction for the U.S.
identity theft protection services company, people familiar with
the matter said on Sunday.
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BRIEF-Datetix Group Ltd seeks trading halt
* Seeks trading halt pending release of an announcement by
company regarding a material capital raising.
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company regarding a material capital raising.
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UPDATE 1-Box Office: 'Fantastic Beasts' Debuts to Magical $75 Million
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 (Variety.com) - "Fantastic Beasts and
Where to Find Them" dominated the weekend box office, debuting
to a boisterous $75 million and launching a new cinematic
franchise.
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Where to Find Them" dominated the weekend box office, debuting
to a boisterous $75 million and launching a new cinematic
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Box Office: 'Fantastic Beasts' Debuts to Magical $75 Million
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 (Variety.com) - "Fantastic Beasts and
Where to Find Them" dominated the weekend box office, debuting
to a boisterous $75 million and launching a new cinematic
franchise.
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Where to Find Them" dominated the weekend box office, debuting
to a boisterous $75 million and launching a new cinematic
franchise.
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Volkswagen CEO says sees case for building own battery factory - paper
FRANKFURT, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Europe's largest carmaker
Volkswagen sees building its own factory to make
electronic vehicle batteries as a logical move as it expands
production of low-emission cars after its emissions scandal.
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Volkswagen sees building its own factory to make
electronic vehicle batteries as a logical move as it expands
production of low-emission cars after its emissions scandal.
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Saturday, November 19, 2016
Facebook's Zuckerberg discloses steps to fight fake news
Nov 19 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc, facing withering
criticism for failing to stem a flood of phony news articles in
the run-up to the U.S. presidential election, is taking a series
of steps to weed out hoaxes and other types of false
information, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said in a Facebook
post Friday evening.
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criticism for failing to stem a flood of phony news articles in
the run-up to the U.S. presidential election, is taking a series
of steps to weed out hoaxes and other types of false
information, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said in a Facebook
post Friday evening.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. weather satellite's launch promises 'quantum leap' in forecasts
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla, Nov 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. weather
satellite that will "revolutionize" forecasting blasted off from
Florida's Cape Canaveral on Saturday, promising to deliver
continuous high-definition views of hurricanes and other storms
over the Western Hemisphere.
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satellite that will "revolutionize" forecasting blasted off from
Florida's Cape Canaveral on Saturday, promising to deliver
continuous high-definition views of hurricanes and other storms
over the Western Hemisphere.
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U.S. weather satellite that is 'a quantum leap' poised for launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla, Nov 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. weather
satellite that will "revolutionize" forecasting was scheduled
for launch from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Saturday, promising
to deliver continuous high-definition views of hurricanes and
other storms over the Western Hemisphere.
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satellite that will "revolutionize" forecasting was scheduled
for launch from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Saturday, promising
to deliver continuous high-definition views of hurricanes and
other storms over the Western Hemisphere.
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BRIEF-U.S. court dismisses lawsuit accusing Twitter of giving voice to ISIS
* U.S. District Court Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing Twitter
Of knowingly letting militants use its network
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Friday, November 18, 2016
REFILE-Germany's Aixtron says U.S. opposes China deal on security grounds
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Germany's Aixtron Se said the
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
informed the company it would recommend that its pending
takeover by China's Fujian Grand Chip Investment Fund (FGC) be
blocked.
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Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
informed the company it would recommend that its pending
takeover by China's Fujian Grand Chip Investment Fund (FGC) be
blocked.
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BRIEF-Hyperloop one says has resolved litigation with its former employees
* Hyperloop One says has reached confidential resolution of
litigation with its former employees
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litigation with its former employees
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Cybersecurity company Optiv files for IPO
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Cybersecurity company Optiv Security Inc,
majority owned by Blackstone Group LP, filed with U.S.
regulators for an initial public offering of its common stock on
Friday.
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majority owned by Blackstone Group LP, filed with U.S.
regulators for an initial public offering of its common stock on
Friday.
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Facebook sets $6 bln buyback program, accounting chief to leave
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Social media giant Facebook Inc
said on Friday it would buy back up to $6 billion of its Class A
shares, beginning in the first quarter of 2017.
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said on Friday it would buy back up to $6 billion of its Class A
shares, beginning in the first quarter of 2017.
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BRIEF-William Oberndorf reports 7.5 pct passive stake in Workiva
* William Oberndorf reports 7.5 percent passive stake in
Workiva Inc as of November 10 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Bosch explores strategic options for its Akustica MEMS microphone business
* Bosch explores strategic options for its Akustica MEMS
microphone business
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BRIEF-Inventergy Global says co, units, certain affiliates of fortress investment group entered into sixth amendment - SEC filing
* Inventergy Global- On Nov 14, co, units, and certain
affiliates of fortress investment group entered into sixth
amendment - SEC filing
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affiliates of fortress investment group entered into sixth
amendment - SEC filing
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REFILE-Hedge in the cloud: funds outsourcing computing power step into unknown
LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Tucked into the attic of a
Georgian building in London's West End, seven people run a $200
million hedge fund following artificial intelligence formulas.
But the supercomputers that process their complex algorithms are
nowhere to be seen.
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Georgian building in London's West End, seven people run a $200
million hedge fund following artificial intelligence formulas.
But the supercomputers that process their complex algorithms are
nowhere to be seen.
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BRIEF-Coolpad Group Ltd issues profit warning
* Anticipated that company's 2016 annual results will record
a loss of approximately HK$3 billion
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a loss of approximately HK$3 billion
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UPDATE 4-Cyber hack of UK's Three puts customer information at risk
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Three, the smallest of Britain's four
mobile phone networks, said late on Thursday hackers had
accessed its customer upgrade database after using employee
logins.
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mobile phone networks, said late on Thursday hackers had
accessed its customer upgrade database after using employee
logins.
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BRIEF-Sanjiang Shopping Club in deals with Alibaba
* Says controlling shareholder plans to issue up to 188
million yuan ($27.32 million) exchangeable bonds to Alibaba's
affiliate
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million yuan ($27.32 million) exchangeable bonds to Alibaba's
affiliate
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BRIEF-Kyland Tech to acquire Nanjing Dianyan Electric for 250 mln yuan
* Says it plans to acquire Nanjing Dianyan Electric Power
Automation for 250 million yuan ($36.33 million) via cash,
share issue
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Automation for 250 million yuan ($36.33 million) via cash,
share issue
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BRIEF-MMAG Holdings Bhd unit entered into a warehouse construction agreement
* MMAG Digital Sdn Bhd entered into a warehouse construction
agreement with tristar union sdn bhd
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agreement with tristar union sdn bhd
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BRIEF-Pci-Suntek Technology plans to boost unit's capital by 100 mln yuan
* Says it plans to boost capital of information engineering
unit by 100 million yuan ($14.52 million) to 151 million yuan
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unit by 100 million yuan ($14.52 million) to 151 million yuan
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BRIEF-FIC Global prices shares issue at T$7 per share
* Says co plans to issue 60 million shares instead of 70
million shares previously, at T$7 per share
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million shares previously, at T$7 per share
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
China's Shenzhou 11 manned space capsule returns to Earth - state TV
BEIJING, Nov 18 (Reuters) - China's Shenzhou 11 space
capsule landed in the northern region of Inner Mongolia on
Friday with two astronauts aboard, state television said,
completing the country's longest manned space mission to date.
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capsule landed in the northern region of Inner Mongolia on
Friday with two astronauts aboard, state television said,
completing the country's longest manned space mission to date.
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BRIEF-Tes signs contract worth 2.53 bln won
* Says it signed contract with SK hynix Inc on
Nov. 17, to provide semiconductor manufacturing equipment
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Nov. 17, to provide semiconductor manufacturing equipment
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UPDATE 3-Cyber hack of UK's Three puts customer information at risk
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Three, one of Britain's biggest mobile
phone companies, said late on Thursday hackers had accessed its
customer upgrade database after using employee logins.
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phone companies, said late on Thursday hackers had accessed its
customer upgrade database after using employee logins.
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BRIEF-Meere Company signs contract worth 4.03 bln won
* Says it signed contract with Wuhan Tianma Microelectronics
Co.Ltd to provide display manufacturing equipment in China, on
Nov. 17
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Co.Ltd to provide display manufacturing equipment in China, on
Nov. 17
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BRIEF-Touchcorp Ltd appointments CFO
* Appointment of Nadine Lennie as chief financial officer
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UPDATE 1-Carmakers show their caution on electric cars at LA Auto Show
LOS ANGELES, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Electric cars are taking a
back seat to more profitable trucks and sport utility vehicles
at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, a venue that recently has
been a showcase for green cars.
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back seat to more profitable trucks and sport utility vehicles
at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, a venue that recently has
been a showcase for green cars.
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BRIEF-Quorum reports Q3 earnings per share $0.0012
* Total core revenue, excluding project-related transitions
revenue, increased by 19% in Q3 FY2016 compared to Q3 FY2015
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revenue, increased by 19% in Q3 FY2016 compared to Q3 FY2015
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BRIEF-FireEye names former Symantec executive as head of worldwide sales
* Fireeye names former Symantec and Nuance Communications
executive Bill Robbins head of worldwide sales
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executive Bill Robbins head of worldwide sales
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VW makes pitch as comeback brand at Los Angeles Auto Show
LOS ANGELES, Nov 17 (Reuters) - German automaker Volkswagen
AG used its presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show to
pitch its case as a relevant player in the auto industry's
future, banking on gains it hopes to make in the key U.S. market
following its diesel emissions scandal.
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AG used its presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show to
pitch its case as a relevant player in the auto industry's
future, banking on gains it hopes to make in the key U.S. market
following its diesel emissions scandal.
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Infosys CEO says Trump election may weigh on margins
BERLIN, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Indian software service group
Infosys is bracing for pressure on its U.S. business
from anti-immigrant policies by U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump, who has identified clamping down on immigration as one of
his three top priorities.
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Infosys is bracing for pressure on its U.S. business
from anti-immigrant policies by U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump, who has identified clamping down on immigration as one of
his three top priorities.
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Twitter CEO apologizes for allowing white supremacist ad
Nov 17 (Reuters) - Twitter's Chief Executive Jack Dorsey
apologized on Thursday after the microblogging service let
through an ad promoting a white supremacist group.
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apologized on Thursday after the microblogging service let
through an ad promoting a white supremacist group.
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Airbnb, San Francisco must work harder to resolve lawsuit -judge
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 17 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday
said Airbnb and the city of San Francisco must work harder to
resolve a court case over an ordinance that forbids the
home-rental company from taking bookings from hosts who have not
registered their homes with the city.
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said Airbnb and the city of San Francisco must work harder to
resolve a court case over an ordinance that forbids the
home-rental company from taking bookings from hosts who have not
registered their homes with the city.
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BRIEF-Mitsui & Co to acquire about 20 pct interest in Panasonic Healthcare - Nikkei
* Mitsui & Co will acquire about 20 percent interest in
medical equipment maker Panasonic Healthcare Holdings for 50
billion yen ($456 million) - Nikkei
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medical equipment maker Panasonic Healthcare Holdings for 50
billion yen ($456 million) - Nikkei
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BRIEF-Facebook launches Community Help, expands Fundraisers feature
* Launching 'Community Help', new feature that lets users
ask for or offer help, including shelter, food, supplies after a
natural disaster - Blog
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ask for or offer help, including shelter, food, supplies after a
natural disaster - Blog
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BRIEF-Innelec Multimedia H1 revenue down at 35.8 million euros
* H1 revenue 35.8 million euros ($38.3 million) versus 46.0 million euros year ago
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RPT-Sailing-Ainslie busting a gut in America's Cup quest
PORTSMOUTH, England, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Numbingly-cold salt water showers Ben Ainslie and his crew as they enter "flight" mode in a practice sail before defending their America's Cup World Series lead in Japan this weekend.
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AOL to cut 5 pct of its workforce - source
Nov 17 (Reuters) - Digital media company AOL, owned by
Verizon Communications Inc, will lay off 5 percent of its
workforce, or about 500 employees, a source familiar with the
situation said.
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Verizon Communications Inc, will lay off 5 percent of its
workforce, or about 500 employees, a source familiar with the
situation said.
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BRIEF-DBS, Morgan Stanley and UBS to manage Netlink Trust IPO - IFR
* DBS, Morgan Stanley and UBS have been hired to manage S$2
billion-S$3.6 billion Singapore Exchange IPO of Netlink Trust -
IFR, citing sources
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billion-S$3.6 billion Singapore Exchange IPO of Netlink Trust -
IFR, citing sources
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BRIEF-GTL Ltd Sept-qtr loss narrows
* Net loss in Sept-quarter last year was 9.13 billion rupees
as per Ind-AS; net sales was 3.12 billion rupees
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as per Ind-AS; net sales was 3.12 billion rupees
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Kongsberg Gruppen: most 2016-2020 earnings growth to come late in forecast period
HORTEN, Norway, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Chief Executive Geir
Haaoey of Norway's Kongsberg Gruppen made the following
statements during a strategy update on Thursday, after repeating
the firm's growth, margin and dividend forecasts for the
2016-2020 period:
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Haaoey of Norway's Kongsberg Gruppen made the following
statements during a strategy update on Thursday, after repeating
the firm's growth, margin and dividend forecasts for the
2016-2020 period:
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BRIEF-Spero Global raises 1 bln won via private placement
* Says all of its previously announced 316,656 shares of
common stock have been subscribed through private placement, as
of Nov. 17
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common stock have been subscribed through private placement, as
of Nov. 17
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Wednesday, November 16, 2016
BRIEF-Kapsch TrafficCom H1 EBIT up 5 pct at 28.7 mln euros
* H1 profit for period rose by 0.9 million euros (+5 pct) to
20.1 million euros ($21.49 million)
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20.1 million euros ($21.49 million)
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BRIEF-Verisec Q3 EBITDA loss widens to SEK 1.8 million
* Q3 net sales 16.0 million Swedish crowns ($1.7 million) versus 17.1 million crowns year
ago
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Taiwan stocks rise; TSMC, Hon Hai track Apple shares higher
TAIPEI, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose on Thursday,
led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and other
Apple Inc suppliers after Apple shares gained more than
2 percent in U.S. trading on Wednesday.
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led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and other
Apple Inc suppliers after Apple shares gained more than
2 percent in U.S. trading on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-Microelectronics Technology issues 13 mln shares for totaling T$273 mln
* Says co issues 13 million new shares of its common stock
and raises T$273 million in total, on Nov. 17
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and raises T$273 million in total, on Nov. 17
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Starboard Value up more than 10 pct, led by Depomed stake -document
NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Starboard Value, the activist
hedge fund behind shake-ups at Yahoo Inc and Marvell
Technology Group Ltd, has notched an investment return
of more than 10 percent this year on the back of boardroom deals
and takeovers.
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hedge fund behind shake-ups at Yahoo Inc and Marvell
Technology Group Ltd, has notched an investment return
of more than 10 percent this year on the back of boardroom deals
and takeovers.
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Audi sees potential for just one diesel model in U.S.
LOS ANGELES, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Luxury German auto brand
Audi envisions the potential of just one diesel model in its
U.S. product mix in the wake of the diesel emissions scandal
that has embroiled its parent company Volkswagen AG,
Audi's U.S. head said on Wednesday.
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Audi envisions the potential of just one diesel model in its
U.S. product mix in the wake of the diesel emissions scandal
that has embroiled its parent company Volkswagen AG,
Audi's U.S. head said on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-ZhongTongGuoMai Communication sets pricing for Shanghai IPO
* Says it plans to issue up to 22 million shares at 10.34
yuan per share to raise up to 227.48 million yuan ($33.08
million) for its Shanghai IPO
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yuan per share to raise up to 227.48 million yuan ($33.08
million) for its Shanghai IPO
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UPDATE 1-Trump cyber security team, policy slow to take shape - officials
WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald
Trump's transition team has not announced a point person
dedicated to cyber security policy or staffing in his
administration, an omission that could make the United States
more vulnerable to threats and worsen a government cyber talent
shortfall, current and former national security officials said.
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Trump's transition team has not announced a point person
dedicated to cyber security policy or staffing in his
administration, an omission that could make the United States
more vulnerable to threats and worsen a government cyber talent
shortfall, current and former national security officials said.
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BRIEF-Vuzix gets letter from Intel
* Vuzix Corp - over last two years, Vuzix's collaboration
work with Intel has not generated material revenue to company -
SEC filing
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work with Intel has not generated material revenue to company -
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TBS renews late-night show 'Full Frontal' for 2017
Nov 16 (Reuters) - Time Warner Inc's U.S. cable
network TBS has renewed its late-night satirical comedy series
"Full Frontal With Samantha Bee" for a second season next year,
moving the show to a new night.
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network TBS has renewed its late-night satirical comedy series
"Full Frontal With Samantha Bee" for a second season next year,
moving the show to a new night.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. FCC drops planned reform of business data services market
WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal
Communications Commission is dropping plans to push through a
proposed reform of the $45 billion business data services market
in the wake of Donald Trump's election as president.
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Communications Commission is dropping plans to push through a
proposed reform of the $45 billion business data services market
in the wake of Donald Trump's election as president.
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Google CEO to meet with EU antitrust chief on Friday
Nov 16 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Alphabet Inc's
Google and the European Union's antitrust chief will
meet on Friday, following the U.S. technology group's formal
rejection this month of a spate of charges, including blocking
rivals in online search advertising.
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Google and the European Union's antitrust chief will
meet on Friday, following the U.S. technology group's formal
rejection this month of a spate of charges, including blocking
rivals in online search advertising.
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U.S. FCC drops plans to vote on business data services reforms
WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal
Communications Commission said on Wednesday is dropping plans to
vote Thursday on plans to reform the $45 billion business data
services market and propose new rules on roaming standards in
the wake of Donald Trump's election as president.
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Communications Commission said on Wednesday is dropping plans to
vote Thursday on plans to reform the $45 billion business data
services market and propose new rules on roaming standards in
the wake of Donald Trump's election as president.
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BRIEF-Roman Pudelko sells his entire 20.4 pct stake in S4E
* Roman Pudelko sells his entire 20.4 percent stake in
company
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BRIEF-Mail.Ru says not in potential merger talks with MegaFon
* Notes today's press speculation and confirms that it is
discussing potential commercial collaboration with PJSC MegaFon
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discussing potential commercial collaboration with PJSC MegaFon
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Facebook aims for more transparency with video ad data
Nov 16 (Reuters) - Two months after Facebook Inc
admitted it had inflated the average time it told advertisers
that users were watching their video ads, the company is
promising better data to give ad buyers a clearer picture of how
they are spending their money.
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admitted it had inflated the average time it told advertisers
that users were watching their video ads, the company is
promising better data to give ad buyers a clearer picture of how
they are spending their money.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. panel says China state firms should be banned from buying U.S. companies
WASHINGTON/BEIJING, Nov 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. congressional
commission charged with monitoring security and trade links
between the United States and China has recommended that CFIUS,
the body that vets acquisitions from foreign firms, be required
to block purchases from Chinese state-owned companies.
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commission charged with monitoring security and trade links
between the United States and China has recommended that CFIUS,
the body that vets acquisitions from foreign firms, be required
to block purchases from Chinese state-owned companies.
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BRIEF-Digital Ally receives order for FIRSTVU HD body-worn cameras
* Digital Ally receives order for FIRSTVU HD body-worn
cameras and patented Vulink(R)connectivity systems
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cameras and patented Vulink(R)connectivity systems
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BRIEF-Kaps Investment raises stake in TelForceOne to 89.90 pct
* Kaps Investment Sp. z o.o. acquires in 5.05 percent stake
(413,830 shares) in the company for 3.1 zloty ($0.75) per share
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(413,830 shares) in the company for 3.1 zloty ($0.75) per share
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China's Xi urges cooperation among nations in governance of global internet
WUZHEN, China, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi
Jinping on Wednesday called for greater cooperation among
nations in developing and governing the internet, while
reiterating the need to respect so-called "cyber sovereignty".
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Jinping on Wednesday called for greater cooperation among
nations in developing and governing the internet, while
reiterating the need to respect so-called "cyber sovereignty".
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BRIEF-Garmin receives FAA installation approval for all-in-one ADS-B transponders in helicopters
* receives FAA installation approval for all-in-one ADS-B
transponders in helicopters
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BRIEF-Deadline extended for Beijing Xinwei Technology, Israel's Space Communications to amend takeover deal
* Says deadline for it and Israel's Space Communications
to amend takeover deal has been extended to Nov 21
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to amend takeover deal has been extended to Nov 21
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UPDATE 1-Microsoft offers EU concessions over its $26 bln LinkedIn bid
BRUSSELS, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Microsoft has offered
concessions to EU antitrust regulators over its $26 billion bid
for social network LinkedIn, the European Commission
said on Wednesday, as the U.S. software company seeks to allay
concerns over its largest ever deal.
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concessions to EU antitrust regulators over its $26 billion bid
for social network LinkedIn, the European Commission
said on Wednesday, as the U.S. software company seeks to allay
concerns over its largest ever deal.
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Germany's BayWa prepares for high-frequency trading risk
HAMBURG, Nov 16 (Reuters) - German agricultural trading
group BayWa AG is teaming up with a technology firm
to counter the potential risks it sees from high-frequency
trading in agricultural commodities.
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group BayWa AG is teaming up with a technology firm
to counter the potential risks it sees from high-frequency
trading in agricultural commodities.
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UPDATE 1-Leoni swings to Q3 loss on fraud case
Nov 16 (Reuters) - Automotive supplier Leoni
swung to a third-quarter loss after uncovering fraud earlier
this year.
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swung to a third-quarter loss after uncovering fraud earlier
this year.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2016
BRIEF-Techmatrix to invest in online medical diagnosis service venture in India
* Says it to invest about 57 million yen in a India-based
online medical diagnosis service venture PHASORZ TECHNOLOGIES
PRIVATE LIMITED (DocsApp)
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online medical diagnosis service venture PHASORZ TECHNOLOGIES
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BRIEF-Rakus to offer off-floor distribution of 113,400 shares
* Says the company to offer an off-floor distribution of
113,400 shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange from Nov. 29 to Dec. 5
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113,400 shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange from Nov. 29 to Dec. 5
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UPDATE 1-Singapore to launch blockchain project for interbank payments
SINGAPORE, Nov 16 (Reuters) - In a major move to explore the
use of digital currency in Singapore, the city state's central
bank plans to launch a pilot project with the country's stock
exchange and eight local and foreign banks to use blockchain
technology for interbank payments.
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use of digital currency in Singapore, the city state's central
bank plans to launch a pilot project with the country's stock
exchange and eight local and foreign banks to use blockchain
technology for interbank payments.
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Singapore to launch blockchain project for interbank payments
SINGAPORE, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank on
Wednesday said it will launch a pilot project with the country's
stock exchange and eight local and foreign banks to use
blockchain technology for interbank payments including
cross-border foreign currency transactions.
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Wednesday said it will launch a pilot project with the country's
stock exchange and eight local and foreign banks to use
blockchain technology for interbank payments including
cross-border foreign currency transactions.
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BRIEF-Ellipsiz updates on disposal of interest in associate company
* Entered into share purchase agreement with unrelated third
party purchasers kita, and kita's founding shareholders
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party purchasers kita, and kita's founding shareholders
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BRIEF-Kang Dae Gyun resigns as CEO of PSMC
* Says it appointed Jung Dong Su as CEO of the company, due
to Kang Dae Gyun's resignation, effective Nov. 15
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to Kang Dae Gyun's resignation, effective Nov. 15
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