Feb 2 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp on Thursday said it had
sent a proposal to U.S. President Donald Trump's administration
to create a program that would let people from seven
predominantly Muslim nations enter and leave the United States
on business or family emergency travel if they hold a valid work
or student visa and have not committed any crimes.
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Feb 2 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1600 GMT on Thursday:
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and disposals were reported by 1600 GMT on Thursday:
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TREASURIES-Prices gain on dovish Fed, Trump uncertainty
* Fed seen on hold for near-term
* Trump uncertainty creates safety bid for bonds
* Jobs data improves, productivity worsens
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices gained on
Thursday a day after the Federal Reserve gave a more
dovish-than-expected statement, and as uncertainty over policies
from President Donald Trump increased safety buying of U.S.
debt.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday
in its first meeting since Trump
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* Trump uncertainty creates safety bid for bonds
* Jobs data improves, productivity worsens
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices gained on
Thursday a day after the Federal Reserve gave a more
dovish-than-expected statement, and as uncertainty over policies
from President Donald Trump increased safety buying of U.S.
debt.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday
in its first meeting since Trump
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BRIEF-Nokia prepared for long legal battle with Apple - CFO
* Nokia CFO Kristian Pullola tells a conference call that if
necessary, the Finnish company is prepared for a long legal
process with Apple, a process where additional litigation cost
could be around 100 million euros per year
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necessary, the Finnish company is prepared for a long legal
process with Apple, a process where additional litigation cost
could be around 100 million euros per year
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UPDATE 2-Sony rules out pictures biz sale, committed to turnaround
* Pictures profit sacrificed during electronics turnaround
-CFO
(Adds CFO comments, earnings details, background)
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-CFO
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BRIEF-EFI now expects Q1 GAAP rev to be between $236 mln-$241 mln
* Now expects GAAP revenue to be in range of $236 million to
$241 million for q1 of fiscal year 2017
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$241 million for q1 of fiscal year 2017
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BRIEF-ACE to issue new shares for loan repayment
* Says it will issue 300 million new shares at T$34.3/share
with subscription record date Feb. 15
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with subscription record date Feb. 15
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Indian shares hit near 4-month high as IT stocks rebound
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Indian shares ended higher on Thursday
after earlier hitting their highest in nearly four months as IT
stocks such as Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services
recovered after steep fall.
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after earlier hitting their highest in nearly four months as IT
stocks such as Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services
recovered after steep fall.
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BRIEF-JT signs 722.6 mln won contract with Micron
* Says it signs 722.6 million won contract with Micron to
provide clamshell burn in loader/unloader
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provide clamshell burn in loader/unloader
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
BRIEF-Livechat Software number of clients up at 18,316
* The number of clients using paid version of livechat at
18,316 as of Feb. 1 versus 13,745 year on year
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18,316 as of Feb. 1 versus 13,745 year on year
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BRIEF-Techstep: Jyst Invest sells 3.8 million shares in Techstep
* Following deal Jyst Invest's holding in Techstep is 3.8
million shares, corresponding to 3.7 percent of Techstep's share
capital
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million shares, corresponding to 3.7 percent of Techstep's share
capital
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Dassault Systemes revenue and earnings beat guidance, but new licences lag
Feb 2 (Reuters) - French 3D design software producer
Dassault Systemes posted growth in new license revenue
of five percent for 2016, missing its guidance of double-digit
growth due to the impact of the transition to its new
3DExperience platform.
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Dassault Systemes posted growth in new license revenue
of five percent for 2016, missing its guidance of double-digit
growth due to the impact of the transition to its new
3DExperience platform.
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UPDATE 1-Nokia beats market expectations in fourth quarter
HELSINKI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Finnish network equipment maker
Nokia reported on Thursday a better-than-expected
quarterly profit, as acquisition of Franco-American
Alcatel-Lucent and cost cuts helped it in the tough networks
market.
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Nokia reported on Thursday a better-than-expected
quarterly profit, as acquisition of Franco-American
Alcatel-Lucent and cost cuts helped it in the tough networks
market.
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SE Asian ride-hailing firm Grab to invest $700 mln in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm
Grab on Thursday said it will invest $700 million to expand in
Indonesia over the next four years, marking its biggest-ever
investment in any country.
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Grab on Thursday said it will invest $700 million to expand in
Indonesia over the next four years, marking its biggest-ever
investment in any country.
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Samsung Elec may build a U.S. manufacturing base for appliances -source
SEOUL, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
may build a manufacturing base in the United States
for its home appliances business, a person familiar with the
matter told Reuters on Thursday, amid growing concerns about
protectionist policies pursued by the new Trump administration.
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may build a manufacturing base in the United States
for its home appliances business, a person familiar with the
matter told Reuters on Thursday, amid growing concerns about
protectionist policies pursued by the new Trump administration.
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Taiwan stocks rise; local dollar at 18-month high
TAIPEI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose on Thursday
after the Lunar New Year holiday, catching up with gains in
global markets, but caution prevailed with the Taiwan dollar
strengthening to levels not seen in a year and a half.
By 0331 GMT, the main TAIEX index rose 0.1
percent, to 9,460.11 points, after climbing as much as 0.8
percent to a session high of 9,521.34, an intra-day
high not seen since early June 2015.
The index closed up 0.3 percent on Jan. 24, its last day
of trade
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after the Lunar New Year holiday, catching up with gains in
global markets, but caution prevailed with the Taiwan dollar
strengthening to levels not seen in a year and a half.
By 0331 GMT, the main TAIEX index rose 0.1
percent, to 9,460.11 points, after climbing as much as 0.8
percent to a session high of 9,521.34, an intra-day
high not seen since early June 2015.
The index closed up 0.3 percent on Jan. 24, its last day
of trade
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BRIEF-DENSO to fully acquire unit DAISHINSEIKI via stock swap
* Says the company plans to fully acquire
99.35-percent-owned auto parts manufacturing unit DAISHINSEIKI
Co Ltd through stock swap, with effective on March 17
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99.35-percent-owned auto parts manufacturing unit DAISHINSEIKI
Co Ltd through stock swap, with effective on March 17
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BRIEF-Western Digital sets qtrly cash dividend of $0.50 per share
* Sets quarterly cash dividend of $0.50per share
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UPDATE 1-Amazon plans more than 200 daily flights from new cargo hub
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc
plans to schedule more than 200 flight departures and landings
per day at a $1.49 billion cargo hub it is building near
Cincinnati, the airport's chief said in an interview on
Wednesday, in a sign of the soaring ambitions of the online
retailer.
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plans to schedule more than 200 flight departures and landings
per day at a $1.49 billion cargo hub it is building near
Cincinnati, the airport's chief said in an interview on
Wednesday, in a sign of the soaring ambitions of the online
retailer.
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UPDATE 4-Facebook eases past Wall St estimates, sees spending up in 2017
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc cruised past Wall
Street's earnings and revenue expectations on Wednesday with
strong growth in its mobile ad business, demonstrating that
controversy over so-called "fake news" and inaccurate
advertising measurements had little impact on its financial
performance.
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Street's earnings and revenue expectations on Wednesday with
strong growth in its mobile ad business, demonstrating that
controversy over so-called "fake news" and inaccurate
advertising measurements had little impact on its financial
performance.
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BRIEF-Novatti establishes business unit to focus on cross-border payments from China to Australia
* Establishes Business unit to focus on payment systems to
settle cross-border payments from China to Australia
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settle cross-border payments from China to Australia
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Amazon plans more than 200 daily flights from new cargo hub
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc
plans to schedule more than 200 flight departures and landings
per day at a $1.49 billion cargo hub it is building near
Cincinnati, the airport's chief said in an interview on
Wednesday, in a sign of the soaring ambitions of the online
retailer.
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plans to schedule more than 200 flight departures and landings
per day at a $1.49 billion cargo hub it is building near
Cincinnati, the airport's chief said in an interview on
Wednesday, in a sign of the soaring ambitions of the online
retailer.
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Fitch Rates Microsoft's Senior Unsecured Notes 'AA+'
(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
CHICAGO, February 01 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the
ratings for
Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft), including the Long- and
Short-Term Issuer
Default Rating at 'AA+/F1+'. Fitch has also assigned an 'AA+'
rating to
Microsoft's $17 billion of senior notes offering, which
includes:
--$1.5 billion of 1.85% senior notes due Feb. 6, 2020;
--$1.75 billion of 2.4% senior notes due Feb. 6, 2022;
--$2.25 billion of 2.875% senior notes d
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CHICAGO, February 01 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the
ratings for
Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft), including the Long- and
Short-Term Issuer
Default Rating at 'AA+/F1+'. Fitch has also assigned an 'AA+'
rating to
Microsoft's $17 billion of senior notes offering, which
includes:
--$1.5 billion of 1.85% senior notes due Feb. 6, 2020;
--$1.75 billion of 2.4% senior notes due Feb. 6, 2022;
--$2.25 billion of 2.875% senior notes d
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UPDATE 1-Trump likely to face questions over travel ban in meeting with CEOs
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
will likely face questions about his executive order
restricting some travel to the United States when he meets with
the CEOs of major U.S. companies at the White House on Friday.
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will likely face questions about his executive order
restricting some travel to the United States when he meets with
the CEOs of major U.S. companies at the White House on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Abercrombie & Fitch names merchandising head as CEO
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Abercrombie & Fitch Co, which is
struggling with a relentless decline in sales, said Fran
Horowitz, its merchandising head, had been promoted to chief
executive of the teen apparel retailer.
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struggling with a relentless decline in sales, said Fran
Horowitz, its merchandising head, had been promoted to chief
executive of the teen apparel retailer.
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China-backed electric vehicle startup Faraday scales back U.S. plans
DETROIT/BEIJING, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Electric luxury car
startup Faraday Future, one of several Chinese-funded companies
taking aim at Elon Musk's Tesla Inc, is throttling back
on plans to build vehicles in the United States, the company and
public officials said.
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startup Faraday Future, one of several Chinese-funded companies
taking aim at Elon Musk's Tesla Inc, is throttling back
on plans to build vehicles in the United States, the company and
public officials said.
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Ending years of cuts, miners are exploring again - cautiously
SYDNEY, Feb 2 (Reuters) - After years of cutting budgets and
squeezing existing mines, global mining giants are again
scouting for new deposits: industry analysts say 2017 will see
the first increase in spending on exploration in five years.
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squeezing existing mines, global mining giants are again
scouting for new deposits: industry analysts say 2017 will see
the first increase in spending on exploration in five years.
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Trump likely to face questions over travel ban in CEO's meeting Friday
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
will likely face questions on his executive order restricting
some travel to the United States when he meets chief executives
of major U.S. companies on Friday at the White House.
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will likely face questions on his executive order restricting
some travel to the United States when he meets chief executives
of major U.S. companies on Friday at the White House.
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BRIEF-Amaya makes additional payment on deferred purchase price
* Has made an additional payment of $75 million on its
outstanding deferred purchase price obligation for its
acquisition of rational group
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outstanding deferred purchase price obligation for its
acquisition of rational group
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BRIEF-Kontron names Stefan Franke as new CFO
* Says Stefan Franke appointed to the management board of
Kontron as chief financial officer
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Kontron as chief financial officer
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Digital media firms search for revenue in high-school bleachers
NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Digital media companies looking
for other sources of revenue growth are targeting high school
sports licensing and content deals, hoping to tap into a surge
in online viewing and crack a market too fragmented for most
traditional networks.
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for other sources of revenue growth are targeting high school
sports licensing and content deals, hoping to tap into a surge
in online viewing and crack a market too fragmented for most
traditional networks.
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BRIEF-Kickstarter acquires Huzza, opens first international office based in Vancouver
* Kickstarter - acquires Huzza; opens first international
office based in Vancouver, Canada
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office based in Vancouver, Canada
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UPDATE 1-Tepco scraps uranium supply contract with Canada's Cameco
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Canadian uranium producer Cameco Corp
said on Wednesday that Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco)
, the operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear
plant, had scrapped its uranium supply contract with the
company.
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said on Wednesday that Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco)
, the operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear
plant, had scrapped its uranium supply contract with the
company.
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Greece's OPAP picks Betgenius as sportsbook platform provider
ATHENS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - London-based gaming services
provider Betgenius will supply Greece-based OPAP,
Europe's fourth biggest betting firm, with a new sportsbook
platform, OPAP said on Wednesday.
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provider Betgenius will supply Greece-based OPAP,
Europe's fourth biggest betting firm, with a new sportsbook
platform, OPAP said on Wednesday.
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BRIEF-SilverBridge Holdings sees half-yearly HEPS 14-15 cents
* Sees HEPS between 14.0 cents and 15.0 cents for 6-months
ended Dec. 31, compared to 11.6 cents a year ago
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ended Dec. 31, compared to 11.6 cents a year ago
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BRIEF-Schweizer Electronic: Removal from office of chairperson of management board
* Supervisory board revoked appointment of dr Maren
Schweizer as member and as chairperson of management board of
Schweizer Electronic AG with immediate effect
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Schweizer as member and as chairperson of management board of
Schweizer Electronic AG with immediate effect
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Activision Blizzard creates consumer products division
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc said on
Wednesday it was creating a consumer products division to tap
into the popularity of its videogame franchises, including "Call
of Duty", "Overwatch" and "World of Warcraft".
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Wednesday it was creating a consumer products division to tap
into the popularity of its videogame franchises, including "Call
of Duty", "Overwatch" and "World of Warcraft".
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TREASURIES-Yields jump on strong jobs data, before Fed
* ADP jobs data beats expectations
* Fed meeting statement in focus
* Treasury to sell $62 bln notes, bonds next week
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields jumped on
Wednesday after data from payrolls processor ADP showed
stronger-than-expected jobs gains in January, raising
expectations that Friday's closely watched government employment
report will also show strong growth.
U.S. private employers added 246,000 jobs in January, ADP
said, higher t
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* Fed meeting statement in focus
* Treasury to sell $62 bln notes, bonds next week
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields jumped on
Wednesday after data from payrolls processor ADP showed
stronger-than-expected jobs gains in January, raising
expectations that Friday's closely watched government employment
report will also show strong growth.
U.S. private employers added 246,000 jobs in January, ADP
said, higher t
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UPDATE 1-Johnson Controls profit beats; reiterates 2017 earnings forecast
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Johnson Controls International Plc
reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by
strength in its power solutions business, and the multi-industry
U.S. manufacturer reiterated its fiscal 2017 earnings forecast.
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reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by
strength in its power solutions business, and the multi-industry
U.S. manufacturer reiterated its fiscal 2017 earnings forecast.
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BRIEF-Fantasy Aces Daily files for Chapter 7 protection
* Fantasy Draft LLC terminates asset acquisition of Fantasy
Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Corp. Company files for protection
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Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Corp. Company files for protection
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BRIEF-Fantasy Draft LLC terminates asset acquisition of Fantasy Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Corp company files for protection
* Fantasy Draft LLC terminates asset acquisition of Fantasy
Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Corp Company files for protection
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Aces Daily Fantasy Sports Corp Company files for protection
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BRIEF-Seoul Semiconductor issues FY 2017 revenue outlook
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Seoul Semiconductor Co Ltd :
* Sees sales revenue of 250 billion won for FY 2017
Source text in Korean: https://goo.gl/SiiRXo
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BRIEF-ITCen says subscription results of 9th series convertible bonds
* Says all of its 9th series unregistered and unsecured
private convertible bonds have been subscribed on Feb. 1
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private convertible bonds have been subscribed on Feb. 1
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BRIEF-Dasan Networks receives patent
* Says it receives patent about method for managing a
wireless environment configuration of AP using AC
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wireless environment configuration of AP using AC
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REFILE-UAE bank NBAD offers blockchain payments after tie-up with Ripple
DUBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - National Bank of Abu Dhabi said on
Wednesday it had become the first bank in the Middle East and
North Africa to introduce real time, cross-border payments on
blockchain, becoming the latest lender to use the technology.
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Wednesday it had become the first bank in the Middle East and
North Africa to introduce real time, cross-border payments on
blockchain, becoming the latest lender to use the technology.
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BRIEF-Hyundai Asset Management buys 6.5 pct stake in LIS
* Says Hyundai Asset Management has acquired 943,395 shares
of the co, and is holding 6.5 percent stake in the co, from 0
percent stake
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of the co, and is holding 6.5 percent stake in the co, from 0
percent stake
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BRIEF-Virtualex Consulting raises 93.8 percent voting rights in Time Intermedia
* Says it acquired 3,200 shares (93.8 percent voting rights)
of Tokyo-based firm Time Intermedia Corp
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of Tokyo-based firm Time Intermedia Corp
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Amazon to spend $1.49 bln on air cargo hub, fans talk of bigger ambitions
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc
plans to invest $1.49 billion to build a large air cargo hub in
northern Kentucky, state officials said on Tuesday, stoking
expectations it may one day opt to directly compete with FedEx
Corp and United Parcel Service Inc.
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plans to invest $1.49 billion to build a large air cargo hub in
northern Kentucky, state officials said on Tuesday, stoking
expectations it may one day opt to directly compete with FedEx
Corp and United Parcel Service Inc.
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S.Korea won rises against dollar on Trump currency comments, stocks up
* Trump criticises Germany, Japan for their currency
policies
* South Korean trade data offers some support to the won
SEOUL, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The South Korean won rose
early on Wednesday against the dollar, after U.S. President
Donald Trump criticised Germany, Japan and China for their
currency policies.
The won was up 0.6 percent to 1,154.7, as of 0251
GMT. It hit an intra-day high of 1,155.9.
"Trump and top economic adviser Peter Navarro's comments
brought more pressure on t
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policies
* South Korean trade data offers some support to the won
SEOUL, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The South Korean won rose
early on Wednesday against the dollar, after U.S. President
Donald Trump criticised Germany, Japan and China for their
currency policies.
The won was up 0.6 percent to 1,154.7, as of 0251
GMT. It hit an intra-day high of 1,155.9.
"Trump and top economic adviser Peter Navarro's comments
brought more pressure on t
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BRIEF-ITbook to issue shares for 300 mln yen via private placement
* Says it will issue 733,400 shares at the price of 409 yen
per share for 300.0 million yen in total, through private
placement to an individual
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per share for 300.0 million yen in total, through private
placement to an individual
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China services sector growth picks up in Jan-offical PMI
BEIJING, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Growth in China's services sector
accelerated in January compared with the previous month, an
official survey showed on Wednesday.
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accelerated in January compared with the previous month, an
official survey showed on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-EU clears final hurdle for end of mobile roaming charges
BRUSSELS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The European Union clinched a
preliminary deal early on Wednesday to cap wholesale charges
telecom operators pay each other when their customers use their
phones abroad, paving the way for the abolition of roaming fees
in June, the European Commission's digital chief said on
Twitter.
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preliminary deal early on Wednesday to cap wholesale charges
telecom operators pay each other when their customers use their
phones abroad, paving the way for the abolition of roaming fees
in June, the European Commission's digital chief said on
Twitter.
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BRIEF-Xero Ltd says CFO Sankar Narayan's position updated
* Sankar Narayan has been updated from chief financial
officer to chief operating and financial officer
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officer to chief operating and financial officer
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BRIEF-Accenture to acquire InvestTech Systems Consulting
* Accenture to acquire InvestTech Systems Consulting,
further expanding its asset-management consulting capabilities
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further expanding its asset-management consulting capabilities
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Messaging startup Slack launches new product to power big businesses
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Slack Technologies Inc, a
Silicon Valley messaging and collaboration software company, is
making a strong push to expand its business by selling
technology to some of the largest corporations in the country.
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Silicon Valley messaging and collaboration software company, is
making a strong push to expand its business by selling
technology to some of the largest corporations in the country.
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Some nations affected by U.S. immigration order may stay on list -U.S. official
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Some of the seven
Muslim-majority countries affected by President Donald Trump's
executive action on immigration will not likely be taken off the
list any time soon, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said
on Tuesday.
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Muslim-majority countries affected by President Donald Trump's
executive action on immigration will not likely be taken off the
list any time soon, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said
on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Business & Decision FY revenue rises slightly to 227.6 million euros
* FY revenue EUR 227.6 million ($245.60 million) versus EUR
224.2 million year ago
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224.2 million year ago
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BRIEF-Sprint CEO says Co plans to open 500 -1000 stores in the next 18 months
* Sprint CEO - plans to open anywhere between 500 -1000
stores in the next 18 months; with every store carrying between
6 to 10 people - Conf call
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stores in the next 18 months; with every store carrying between
6 to 10 people - Conf call
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HIGHLIGHTS-The Trump presidency on Jan 31 at 10:38 A.M. EST/1538 GMT
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Highlights of the day for U.S. President
Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday:
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REFILE-UPDATE 10-Fired: Trump dumps top lawyer who defied immigration order
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
fired top federal government lawyer Sally Yates on Monday after
she took the extraordinarily rare step of defying the White
House and refused to defend new travel restrictions targeting
seven Muslim-majority nations.
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fired top federal government lawyer Sally Yates on Monday after
she took the extraordinarily rare step of defying the White
House and refused to defend new travel restrictions targeting
seven Muslim-majority nations.
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Feedvisor raises $20 mln in private funding round
* U.S.-Israeli algo-commerce firm Feedvisor said on Tuesday
it raised $20 million in a Series B funding round.
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it raised $20 million in a Series B funding round.
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BRIEF-Syntonic Ltd says expansion of Freeway by Syntonic to Mexico
* Syntonic Ltd says expansion of Freeway by Syntonic into
Mexico
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TREASURIES-Bonds steady before Fed, corporate supply weighs on long-end
* Fed begins two-day meeting
* Corporate supply weighs on long-dated debt
* Heavy data week anticipated
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Most U.S. Treasury prices were
steady on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve began its two-day
meeting and investors awaited a barrage of data due later in the
week, while new corporate debt supply weighed on long-dated
bonds.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates
unchanged when it concludes its meeting on Wed
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* Corporate supply weighs on long-dated debt
* Heavy data week anticipated
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Most U.S. Treasury prices were
steady on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve began its two-day
meeting and investors awaited a barrage of data due later in the
week, while new corporate debt supply weighed on long-dated
bonds.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates
unchanged when it concludes its meeting on Wed
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BRIEF-ePrice reports FY prelim. revenue of EUR 197.9 mln
* FY preliminary revenue 197.9 million euros ($212.96 million) versus pro-forma 167.7
million euros a year ago
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million euros a year ago
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BRIEF-SPS International re-appoints Surendra Jain as MD
* Says reappointed Surendra Jain as MD for a further term
of 5 yrs
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of 5 yrs
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-UAE's du acquires licence to operate Virgin Mobile service
DUBAI, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' second
largest telecoms company has acquired a licence from British
entrepreneur Richard Branson's privately owned Virgin Group to
operate Virgin Mobile-branded services in the country.
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largest telecoms company has acquired a licence from British
entrepreneur Richard Branson's privately owned Virgin Group to
operate Virgin Mobile-branded services in the country.
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BRIEF-Madkom signs 988,354 zlotys IT deal
* Signs a deal for the delivery and implementation of SIDAS Nieruchomosci system, SIDAS EZD
and launch of public e-services on ePUAP platform
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and launch of public e-services on ePUAP platform
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RPT-INSIGHT-How Toyota, Target, Best Buy are fighting back against Republican border tax push
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Days before a group of
Republican lawmakers were due to discuss their party's
controversial proposal to tax all imports, Toyota Motor Corp
sent an urgent message to its U.S. dealers - tell the
politicians the tax would seriously hurt car buyers.
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Republican lawmakers were due to discuss their party's
controversial proposal to tax all imports, Toyota Motor Corp
sent an urgent message to its U.S. dealers - tell the
politicians the tax would seriously hurt car buyers.
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BRIEF-Crowdsoft delivers C-One to youth football tournament
* Said on Monday has agreed with Gothia Cup on using C-One
as a communication solution for Gothia Cup's football tournament
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as a communication solution for Gothia Cup's football tournament
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Soft-drinks maker Britvic Q1 revenue up on strong UK, overseas sales
Jan 31 (Reuters) - British soft drinks firm Britvic
said first-quarter revenue rose 4.3 percent on strong sales of
its drinks in Britain and international markets.
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said first-quarter revenue rose 4.3 percent on strong sales of
its drinks in Britain and international markets.
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Monday, January 30, 2017
BRIEF-Micro Systemation Q4 EBIT grows to SEK 21.3 mln
* Q4 net sales 71.9 million Swedish crowns ($8.14 million)
versus 65.2 million crowns year ago
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versus 65.2 million crowns year ago
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BRIEF-SNP AG prelim FY group revenue at approx. EUR 80 mln
* Preliminary figures for the 2016 fiscal year - strong
growth in revenue, EBIT margin, order entry and order backlog
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growth in revenue, EBIT margin, order entry and order backlog
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BRIEF-Novatti Group says "outlook for FY17 is positive"
* Outlook for FY17 is positive with strong growth expected
across all business divisions
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across all business divisions
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UPDATE 1-President Trump appoints Homan acting director of U.S. ICE
Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday
appointed Thomas Homan acting director of U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security
said.
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appointed Thomas Homan acting director of U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security
said.
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UPDATE 4-Sony takes $1 bln writedown on its movie business
* To record 37 bln yen gain within operating income from
sale
(Adds background on market share)
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sale
(Adds background on market share)
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BRIEF-Asdion says Lye Siang Long resigned from post of executive director
* Lye Siang Long resigned from post of executive director
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S.Korea stocks, won fall as Trump policy risk worsens sentiment
* Fed in focus while Trump remains unpredictable -analyst
* Won still very closely pinned to dlr's movement
SEOUL, Jan 31 (Reuters) - South Korean stocks fell on
Tuesday as investors returned from a long holiday break and
caught up with losses in U.S. markets sparked by growing
uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's new policies.
Sentiment also remained subdued after disappointing earnings
reports from some South Korean heavyweights last week.
The Korea Composite Stock
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* Won still very closely pinned to dlr's movement
SEOUL, Jan 31 (Reuters) - South Korean stocks fell on
Tuesday as investors returned from a long holiday break and
caught up with losses in U.S. markets sparked by growing
uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's new policies.
Sentiment also remained subdued after disappointing earnings
reports from some South Korean heavyweights last week.
The Korea Composite Stock
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SoftBank considers investment of over $1 bln in WeWork - WSJ
Jan 30 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group Corp is
considering an investment of more than $1 billion in
office-space sharing start-up WeWork, the Wall Street Journal
reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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considering an investment of more than $1 billion in
office-space sharing start-up WeWork, the Wall Street Journal
reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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BRIEF-Pro-Ship buys back 220,000 shares for 326.9 mln yen as planned
* Says it completed repurchase of 220,000 shares as planned
on Jan. 30, for 326.9 million yen in total
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on Jan. 30, for 326.9 million yen in total
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BRIEF-Microsoft prices $17 bln debt offering
* Announced pricing of offering of $17.00 billion aggregate
principal amount of senior unsecured notes
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principal amount of senior unsecured notes
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Japan's NEC stock tumbles after it slashes profit outlook
TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - NEC Corp shares tumbled
as much as 18.5 percent to 258 yen on Tuesday after the Japanese
maker of communications equipment slashed its profit outlook for
the year ending March 31 as delays to projects squeeze revenue.
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as much as 18.5 percent to 258 yen on Tuesday after the Japanese
maker of communications equipment slashed its profit outlook for
the year ending March 31 as delays to projects squeeze revenue.
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UPDATE 1-Trump expected to sign cyber security executive order Tuesday -source
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is
expected to sign an executive order on cyber security on
Tuesday, two sources familiar with the situation said, marking
the first action to address what he has called a top priority of
his administration.
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expected to sign an executive order on cyber security on
Tuesday, two sources familiar with the situation said, marking
the first action to address what he has called a top priority of
his administration.
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UPDATE 5-Washington state to sue over travel ban, pressures on Trump grow
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump
grew on Monday over his order banning travel from seven
Muslim-majority nations, as the state of Washington announced a
legal challenge and former President Barack Obama
took a swipe at his successor.
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grew on Monday over his order banning travel from seven
Muslim-majority nations, as the state of Washington announced a
legal challenge and former President Barack Obama
took a swipe at his successor.
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BRIEF-Applied Optoelectronics enters early termination agreement
* Applied Optoelectronics Inc- on Jan 25 company entered
early termination agreement with Chailease Finance Company Ltd -
SEC filing
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early termination agreement with Chailease Finance Company Ltd -
SEC filing
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MOVES-Freeman & Co hires Zampardi from WR Hambrecht
NEW YORK, Jan 30 (IFR) - Boutique investment bank Freeman &
Co named Michael Zampardi as managing director and head of
capital placement.
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Co named Michael Zampardi as managing director and head of
capital placement.
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UPDATE 2-Argentine judge orders Uber blocked, declines detention
BUENOS AIRES, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A Buenos Aires judge on
Monday denied a prosecutor's request to jail local executives of
ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc, though the court did
order the company's platforms to be shut down, raising the
prospect of a prolonged legal conflict.
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Monday denied a prosecutor's request to jail local executives of
ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc, though the court did
order the company's platforms to be shut down, raising the
prospect of a prolonged legal conflict.
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Jan 30 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 2040 GMT on Monday:
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and disposals were reported by 2040 GMT on Monday:
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WRAPUP 1-Ford, Goldman CEOs criticize Trump travel curbs
Jan 30 (Reuters) - The chief executives of Goldman Sachs
Group and Ford Motor Co joined the criticism of
President Donald Trump's order to halt arrivals from several
Muslim-majority countries, as equity markets fell and the dollar
slipped on Monday.
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Group and Ford Motor Co joined the criticism of
President Donald Trump's order to halt arrivals from several
Muslim-majority countries, as equity markets fell and the dollar
slipped on Monday.
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Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to using Twitter to help Islamic State
Jan 30 (Reuters) - A 20-year-old Pennsylvania man pleaded
guilty on Monday to posting the names of approximately 100 U.S.
military members online and exhorting his Twitter followers to
kill them in an effort to support Islamic State.
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guilty on Monday to posting the names of approximately 100 U.S.
military members online and exhorting his Twitter followers to
kill them in an effort to support Islamic State.
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Argentine prosecutor asks for local Uber execs to be jailed
BUENOS AIRES, Jan 30 (Reuters) - An Argentine prosecutor
asked a judge to jail local executives of ride-hailing company
Uber Technologies Inc on Monday and a court ordered the
company's mobile application to be shut down.
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asked a judge to jail local executives of ride-hailing company
Uber Technologies Inc on Monday and a court ordered the
company's mobile application to be shut down.
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BRIEF-Twitter partners with Sky to live stream transfer news coverage
* Twitter - Twitter partners with sky to live stream transfer news coverage of deadline day
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BRIEF-Snap Inc to choose NYSE for its IPO - CNBC, citing source
* Snap Inc to choose NYSE for its IPO - CNBC, citing source
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BRIEF-Trading in Precise Biometrics to resume at 1520 GMT
* Opening auction starts at 1510 GMT/1610 local CET followed
by continuous trading from 1520 GMT/1620 CET
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by continuous trading from 1520 GMT/1620 CET
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UPDATE 1-Goldman Sachs CEO says bank does not support Trump travel ban
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc CEO Lloyd
Blankfein became the first major bank CEO to speak out against
President Donald Trump's order to halt arrivals from several
Muslim-majority countries.
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Blankfein became the first major bank CEO to speak out against
President Donald Trump's order to halt arrivals from several
Muslim-majority countries.
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BRIEF-Axcelis says received orders for Purion H high current implanter
* Axcelis technologies - has received orders for purion h
high current implanter from two manufacturers of memory devices
in asia pacific region
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high current implanter from two manufacturers of memory devices
in asia pacific region
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UPDATE 1-Keysight Technologies to buy Ixia for $1.6 bln
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Keysight Technologies Inc, a
provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
said it would buy U.S. data technology company Ixia for
about $1.6 billion, net of cash.
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provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
said it would buy U.S. data technology company Ixia for
about $1.6 billion, net of cash.
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BRIEF-Engility launches seeks to reprice $195 mln current principal outstanding B1 term loan maturing in 2020
* Engility launches offering to reprice term loans and
reaffirms fiscal year 2016 guidance, excluding impact of irg
sale
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reaffirms fiscal year 2016 guidance, excluding impact of irg
sale
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Electronic measurement tool maker Keysight to buy Ixia for $1.6 bln
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Keysight Technologies Inc, a
provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
said it would buy U.S. data technology company Ixia for
about $1.6 billion, net of cash.
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provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
said it would buy U.S. data technology company Ixia for
about $1.6 billion, net of cash.
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Japan's Rakuten CEO tweets Trump move to ban refugees makes him cry
TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - In rare candour for a Japanese
executive, CEO Hiroshi Mikitani of e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc
condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's move to ban entry of
refugees and people from seven Muslim-majority countries, saying
it made him weep with sadness.
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executive, CEO Hiroshi Mikitani of e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc
condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's move to ban entry of
refugees and people from seven Muslim-majority countries, saying
it made him weep with sadness.
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BRIEF-Indra to develop project in Malawi for 8.4 mln euros
* Signs contract with Millenium Challenge Account-Malawi to
carry out a project for transformation and modernization of
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) for $8.8
million (about 8.4 million euros)
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carry out a project for transformation and modernization of
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) for $8.8
million (about 8.4 million euros)
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Sony takes $976 mln charge on film segment in Oct-Dec
TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Sony Corp said on Monday
it booked an impairment charge of 112.1 billion yen ($976
million) on the goodwill value of its film segment in
October-December.
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it booked an impairment charge of 112.1 billion yen ($976
million) on the goodwill value of its film segment in
October-December.
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RPT-Social media battle lines drawn ahead of Turkish vote
ANKARA/ISTANBUL, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Campaigning has not
officially started, but a string of video "selfies" by the likes
of sports stars, actors and cabinet ministers has already
launched a divisive debate on plans that would hand Turkish
President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers.
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officially started, but a string of video "selfies" by the likes
of sports stars, actors and cabinet ministers has already
launched a divisive debate on plans that would hand Turkish
President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers.
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In a corner, Patterson fights to keep BT transformation on track
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Just weeks before a high stakes
auction for TV rights to top European soccer, the CEO of
Britain's BT is locked in a fight on multiple fronts,
leaving the communications giant with little room for manoeuvre.
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auction for TV rights to top European soccer, the CEO of
Britain's BT is locked in a fight on multiple fronts,
leaving the communications giant with little room for manoeuvre.
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
UPDATE 2-Delta resumes limited U.S. domestic operations after systems outage
* Delta says canceled 150 flights to depart Sunday/early
Monday
(Updates with website back up)
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Monday
(Updates with website back up)
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BRIEF-First Sensor says expands cooperation with Velodyne Lidar Inc.
* New strategic supply agreement for avalanche photodiodes
(APD) concluded
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(APD) concluded
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Trump travel ban stirs faint corporate outcry beyond Silicon Valley
By Devika Krishna Kumar and Ross Kerber
NEW YORK/BOSTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Most U.S. corporate
bosses have stayed silent on President Donald Trump's
immigration curbs, underscoring the sensitivities around
opposing policies that could provoke a backlash from the White
House.
While the leaders of Apple Inc, Google
and Facebook Inc emailed their staff to denounce the
suspension of the U.S. refugee program and the halting of
arrivals from seven Muslim-majority countries, many of their
co
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NEW YORK/BOSTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Most U.S. corporate
bosses have stayed silent on President Donald Trump's
immigration curbs, underscoring the sensitivities around
opposing policies that could provoke a backlash from the White
House.
While the leaders of Apple Inc, Google
and Facebook Inc emailed their staff to denounce the
suspension of the U.S. refugee program and the halting of
arrivals from seven Muslim-majority countries, many of their
co
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UPDATE 2-'Hidden Figures,' 'Fences' lead politically charged SAG awards
LOS ANGELES, Jan 29 (Reuters) - "Hidden Figures" was the
surprise best film ensemble winner at Sunday's Screen Actors
Guild awards, a show overshadowed by politics as stars slammed
U.S. President Donald Trump for restricting entry for travelers
from seven Muslim-majority nations.
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surprise best film ensemble winner at Sunday's Screen Actors
Guild awards, a show overshadowed by politics as stars slammed
U.S. President Donald Trump for restricting entry for travelers
from seven Muslim-majority nations.
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BRIEF-Bluglass expects to record operating loss for 6 months ended 31 Dec 2016
* Expects to record an operating loss for 6 months ended 31
December 2016
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Delta grounds domestic U.S. flights after 'automation issue' -FAA
NEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation
Administration on Sunday said all Delta Air Lines Inc's
domestic flights were grounded until 0100 GMT after a request
from the company due to an "automation issue."
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Administration on Sunday said all Delta Air Lines Inc's
domestic flights were grounded until 0100 GMT after a request
from the company due to an "automation issue."
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Box Office: "Split' Tops 'Dog's Purpose' With $26 Million
LOS ANGELES, Jan 29 (Variety.com) - Despite the TMZ videos
and boycott threats, "A Dog's Purpose" still managed to pull in
family audiences, who apparently were not convinced of the
significance of footage of a cowering German Shepherd being
forced into rushing water.
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and boycott threats, "A Dog's Purpose" still managed to pull in
family audiences, who apparently were not convinced of the
significance of footage of a cowering German Shepherd being
forced into rushing water.
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UPDATE 1-Canadian tech companies ask Ottawa to issue visas after U.S. ban
TORONTO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - More than 200 Canadian
technology company founders, executives and investors called on
Sunday for Ottawa to immediately give temporary residency to
those displaced by a U.S. order banning the entry of people from
seven Muslim-majority countries.
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technology company founders, executives and investors called on
Sunday for Ottawa to immediately give temporary residency to
those displaced by a U.S. order banning the entry of people from
seven Muslim-majority countries.
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WRAPUP 2-Trump fights criticism, protests, legal challenges over travel bans
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
fought back on Sunday amid growing international criticism,
outrage from civil rights activists and legal challenges over
his abrupt order for a halt on arrivals of refugees and people
from seven Muslim-majority countries.
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fought back on Sunday amid growing international criticism,
outrage from civil rights activists and legal challenges over
his abrupt order for a halt on arrivals of refugees and people
from seven Muslim-majority countries.
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Keysight Technologies nears acquisition of Ixia -sources
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Keysight Technologies Inc, a
provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
is nearing a deal to acquire U.S. data technology company Ixia
for more than $1.6 billion, according to people
familiar with the matter.
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provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
is nearing a deal to acquire U.S. data technology company Ixia
for more than $1.6 billion, according to people
familiar with the matter.
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Canadian tech firms ask Ottawa to give immediate visas after U.S. ban
TORONTO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A group of Canadian technology
company founders, executives and investors on Sunday called in a
letter for Ottawa to immediately give temporary residency to
those displaced by a U.S. order banning the entry of people from
seven Muslim-majority countries.
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company founders, executives and investors on Sunday called in a
letter for Ottawa to immediately give temporary residency to
those displaced by a U.S. order banning the entry of people from
seven Muslim-majority countries.
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RPT-Social media battle lines drawn ahead of Turkish vote
ANKARA/ISTANBUL, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Campaigning has not
officially started, but a string of video "selfies" by the likes
of sports stars, actors and cabinet ministers has already
launched a divisive debate on plans that would hand Turkish
President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers.
Read more
officially started, but a string of video "selfies" by the likes
of sports stars, actors and cabinet ministers has already
launched a divisive debate on plans that would hand Turkish
President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers.
Read more
WRAPUP 1-Trump fights criticism, protests, legal challenges over travel bans
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
fought back on Sunday amid growing international criticism,
outrage from civil rights activists and legal challenges over
his abrupt order for a halt on arrivals of refugees and people
from seven Muslim-majority countries.
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fought back on Sunday amid growing international criticism,
outrage from civil rights activists and legal challenges over
his abrupt order for a halt on arrivals of refugees and people
from seven Muslim-majority countries.
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UPDATE 3-U.S. tech leaders sound alarm over Trump immigration order
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. technology
industry, a major employer of foreign workers, hit back on
Saturday at President Donald Trump's sudden executive order on
immigration, with some leaders calling it immoral and
un-American.
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industry, a major employer of foreign workers, hit back on
Saturday at President Donald Trump's sudden executive order on
immigration, with some leaders calling it immoral and
un-American.
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Saturday, January 28, 2017
U.S. companies scramble to cope with 7-country immigration ban
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. companies scrambled
on Saturday to cope with the fallout from President Trump's
executive order on immigration, with Google urgently calling
back employees from overseas and companies rushing to provide
legal advice and assistance.
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on Saturday to cope with the fallout from President Trump's
executive order on immigration, with Google urgently calling
back employees from overseas and companies rushing to provide
legal advice and assistance.
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CORRECTED-FBI request for Twitter account data may have overstepped legal guidelines
WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The FBI appeared to go beyond
the scope of existing legal guidance in seeking certain kinds of
internet records from Twitter as recently as last year,
legal experts said, citing two warrantless surveillance orders
the social media company published on Friday.
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the scope of existing legal guidance in seeking certain kinds of
internet records from Twitter as recently as last year,
legal experts said, citing two warrantless surveillance orders
the social media company published on Friday.
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CORRECTED-Snapchat to reveal financials within a week - sources
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Snap Inc, the secretive technology
company that owns the popular messaging service Snapchat, is due
to reveal its financials within a week as it moves toward its
eagerly awaited initial public offering (IPO), sources familiar
with the situation said on Friday.
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company that owns the popular messaging service Snapchat, is due
to reveal its financials within a week as it moves toward its
eagerly awaited initial public offering (IPO), sources familiar
with the situation said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Toshiba chair ready to resign over Westinghouse writedowns - Nikkei
TOKYO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp Chairman
Shigenori Shiga is ready to step down to take responsibility for
the huge writedowns looming over the Japanese group's U.S.
nuclear power unit Westinghouse Electric Co LLC, the Nikkei
business daily reported.
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Shigenori Shiga is ready to step down to take responsibility for
the huge writedowns looming over the Japanese group's U.S.
nuclear power unit Westinghouse Electric Co LLC, the Nikkei
business daily reported.
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Friday, January 27, 2017
CPPIB, U.S. private equity firms eye Canada's DH Corp
TORONTO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Canada Pension Plan Investment
Board and several U.S. private equity firms are interested in
acquiring Canadian financial technology services provider DH
Corp, according to people familiar with the situation.
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Board and several U.S. private equity firms are interested in
acquiring Canadian financial technology services provider DH
Corp, according to people familiar with the situation.
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Nasdaq amends disputed fee proposal for key stock market data
NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Nasdaq Inc no longer
plans to charge additional fees to access key data essential for
stock market operations following complaints of price gouging
from other exchanges, trading firms and an industry trade group,
according to a regulatory filing.
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plans to charge additional fees to access key data essential for
stock market operations following complaints of price gouging
from other exchanges, trading firms and an industry trade group,
according to a regulatory filing.
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Steam-trader.com - Trade platform Dota2, CS:GO, TF2, Gifts.
It is a unique traiding platform, allowing you to buy and sell cosmetic items of Dota 2, CS:GO, Team Fortress2 or Games (Gifts) for real money, at the best prices! Trading platform consists of four sections, which are interlinked by a shared wallet that will allow you to sell things in one section and buy them in another. Deposit and withdrawal funds available with the help of multiple payment systems. Earn - resting! Successful auction!
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In a corner, Patterson fights to keep BT transformation on track
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Just weeks before a high stakes
auction for TV rights to top European soccer, the CEO of
Britain's BT is locked in a fight on multiple fronts,
leaving the communications giant with little room for manoeuvre.
Read more
auction for TV rights to top European soccer, the CEO of
Britain's BT is locked in a fight on multiple fronts,
leaving the communications giant with little room for manoeuvre.
Read more
Toshiba chairman Shigenori Shiga ready to step down - Nikkei
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp Chairman Shigenori
Shiga is ready to step down to take responsibility for the huge
write-downs looming over the Japanese group's U.S. nuclear power
unit Westinghouse Electric Co LLC, the Nikkei business daily
reported.
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Shiga is ready to step down to take responsibility for the huge
write-downs looming over the Japanese group's U.S. nuclear power
unit Westinghouse Electric Co LLC, the Nikkei business daily
reported.
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BRIEF-Canon Inc's sales seen growing nearly 20 pct for FY ending Dec 2017 - Nikkei
* Canon's group operating profit is seen topping 250 billion
yen ($2.17 billion) for the fiscal year ending December 2017 -
nikkei
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yen ($2.17 billion) for the fiscal year ending December 2017 -
nikkei
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BRIEF-DISCO's sales for year ending in March are seen exceeding Co's estimate of 123 bln yen - Nikkei
* DISCO's group operating profit will likely take less of a
hit than previously expected for the year ending in March -
Nikkei
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hit than previously expected for the year ending in March -
Nikkei
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REFILE-Apple shares back in vogue as Wall Street bets on iPhone surge
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Wall Street has regained
an appetite for Apple as investors bet that the release
of a 10th-anniversary iPhone and pent up customer demand will
shore up shrinking sales.
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an appetite for Apple as investors bet that the release
of a 10th-anniversary iPhone and pent up customer demand will
shore up shrinking sales.
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Jan 27 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions
and disposals were reported by 1530 GMT on Friday:
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and disposals were reported by 1530 GMT on Friday:
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BRIEF-CC Land Holdings to acquire freehold and leasehold interest of London property
* Co through its two units entered into agreements to
acquire indirectly freehold interest and leasehold interest of
London property
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acquire indirectly freehold interest and leasehold interest of
London property
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VW ex-CEO sticks to denial of early knowledge of scandal
BERLIN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Former Volkswagen
Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn maintains that he did not
learn of the carmaker's manipulations of emissions tests earlier
than VW has officially admitted, his lawyer said in a statement.
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Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn maintains that he did not
learn of the carmaker's manipulations of emissions tests earlier
than VW has officially admitted, his lawyer said in a statement.
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UPDATE 1-Harris Corp to sell govt. IT services unit for $690 mln
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Harris Corp, whose technology is
used by the U.S. defense, said it would sell its government IT
services business to an affiliate of private equity investment
firm Veritas Capital for $690 million in cash to focus on its
other businesses.
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used by the U.S. defense, said it would sell its government IT
services business to an affiliate of private equity investment
firm Veritas Capital for $690 million in cash to focus on its
other businesses.
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BRIEF- C Security Systems gets pre-orders for new product C-pod Lite
* Says has received pre-orders for the new product C-pod
Lite corresponding to an order value of about 100,000 Swedish
crowns ($11,331.96)
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Lite corresponding to an order value of about 100,000 Swedish
crowns ($11,331.96)
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Britain plan to leave Euratom could delay new nuclear build
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - British plans to leave the
European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) when it exits the
European Union could raise costs, delay new nuclear power
projects and complicate research and international cooperation
agreements, experts said on Friday.
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European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) when it exits the
European Union could raise costs, delay new nuclear power
projects and complicate research and international cooperation
agreements, experts said on Friday.
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RPT-Starbucks must ease mobile order pileup to get customers in line
LOS ANGELES, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Starbucks' coffee shops are
suffering from a feared consequence of the mobile revolution:
the digital world can dump an avalanche of orders in a short
period of time, creating delays and lines that scare away
customers.
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suffering from a feared consequence of the mobile revolution:
the digital world can dump an avalanche of orders in a short
period of time, creating delays and lines that scare away
customers.
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Bosch posts slide in 2016 profits on investments in e-mobility
STUTTGART, Jan 27 (Reuters) - German car parts maker Bosch
reported a slide in profits for 2016 as it invested in
the development of products for connected and electric vehicles.
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reported a slide in profits for 2016 as it invested in
the development of products for connected and electric vehicles.
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BRIEF-Theta Edge Bhd announces resignation of non executive director
* Datuk Nor Badli Munawir Bin Mohamad Alias Lafti resigns as
non executive director
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BRIEF-Ledman Optoelectronic expects FY 2016 net profit to increase by 150 to 180 pct
* Says net profit of FY 2016 expected to increase by 150
percent to 180 percent, or to be 50.5 million to 56.5 million
yuan
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percent to 180 percent, or to be 50.5 million to 56.5 million
yuan
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BRIEF-Mindmancer reorganizes to reach cost savings and profitability
* Reorganization is expected to generate annual cost savings of about 7 million Swedish
crowns ($790,898), compared with current cost levels
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crowns ($790,898), compared with current cost levels
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Toshiba to sell less than 20 pct of chip unit, but may opt for IPO later
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp is currently
looking to sell less than 20 percent of its memory chip business
as it looks to raise capital to offset an upcoming multi-billion
dollar charge, but may eventually list it, executives said on
Friday.
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looking to sell less than 20 percent of its memory chip business
as it looks to raise capital to offset an upcoming multi-billion
dollar charge, but may eventually list it, executives said on
Friday.
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
BRIEF-Daiwa Computer to set up agricultural products unit in Shizuoka
* Says the co plans to set up wholly owned unit in Shizuoka,
engaged in agricultural products
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engaged in agricultural products
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BRIEF-Link Mobility signs contract with ONEPARK AS
* ONEPARK AS, Norwegian parking operator, and LINK Mobility are joining forces to provide
mobile communications solutions for ONEPARK's Autopay customers
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mobile communications solutions for ONEPARK's Autopay customers
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BRIEF-Hitachi Maxell to sell land in Osaka
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Hitachi Maxell Ltd :
* Says the co plans to sell a land in Osaka on March 31
* Says the selling price is not disclosed
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BRIEF-Varitronix International issues profit warning
* Group is expected to record a significant decrease in net
profit for year ended 31 december 2016 by approximately 80%
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profit for year ended 31 december 2016 by approximately 80%
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Scotiabank seeks advantage over rivals with new fintech space
TORONTO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Bank of Nova Scotia on
Thursday opened a new facility to develop technology such as
blockchain and artificial intelligence, looking to position
itself ahead of rivals in the hotly competitive fintech sector.
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Thursday opened a new facility to develop technology such as
blockchain and artificial intelligence, looking to position
itself ahead of rivals in the hotly competitive fintech sector.
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BRIEF-Shanon lists on TSE Mothers
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Shanon Inc :
* Says it began listing on TSE Mothers on Jan. 27
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Digital Bridge to acquire Vantage Data Centers for $1 bln -sources
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Digital Bridge Holdings LLC, a firm that
invests in data centers, has agreed to acquire Vantage Data
Centers Management Co LLC from buyout firm Silver Lake Partners
for well over $1 billion, including debt, people familiar with
the matter said on Thursday.
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invests in data centers, has agreed to acquire Vantage Data
Centers Management Co LLC from buyout firm Silver Lake Partners
for well over $1 billion, including debt, people familiar with
the matter said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 2-PayPal outlook muted on mobile competition, currency trends
Jan 26 (Reuters) - PayPal Holdings Inc offered a
subdued outlook on Thursday, as it faced unpredictable currency
fluctuations and an increasingly competitive digital payments
market.
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subdued outlook on Thursday, as it faced unpredictable currency
fluctuations and an increasingly competitive digital payments
market.
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BRIEF-Microsoft exec says qtrly commercial cloud gross margin at 48 pct, up two pts
* Microsoft Corp exec says qtrly commercial cloud gross
margin at 48 percent, two ponts up year over year, down one
point down from last quarter
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margin at 48 percent, two ponts up year over year, down one
point down from last quarter
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UPDATE 1-U.S. fund investors seek safety after Trump rally in latest week
(Adds details on mutual funds and ETFs, analyst comment, table)
By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Investors pulled cash from
stock funds and bought government bonds during the latest week,
favoring a defensive stance over the risk-trading spectacle that
has followed the presidential election, Lipper data for
U.S.-based funds showed on Thursday.
U.S.-based stock mutual funds and exchange-traded funds
posted $5.7 billion in outflows during the week through Jan. 25,
wh
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BRIEF-Microsoft says qtrly Xbox live monthly active users grew 15 pct to 55 mln
* Qtrly Xbox live monthly active users grew 15 percent to 55
million
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million
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BRIEF-Internap Corp enters into a third amendment and waiver to credit agreement
* Co, certain lenders, Jefferies finance entered into a
third amendment and waiver to credit agreement-SEC filing
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third amendment and waiver to credit agreement-SEC filing
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Investors pull $5.7 bln from U.S. stock funds in latest week -Lipper
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Investors pulled $5.7 billion
from U.S.-based stock funds during the week through Jan. 25,
unraveling a move into equities following the presidential
election last year Lipper data showed on Thursday.
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from U.S.-based stock funds during the week through Jan. 25,
unraveling a move into equities following the presidential
election last year Lipper data showed on Thursday.
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BRIEF-National Instruments's board approved an increase in size of board from eight to nine directors
* National Instruments - on Jan. 25, board of directors
approved an increase in size of board by one director, from
eight to nine directors
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approved an increase in size of board by one director, from
eight to nine directors
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Canada's Real Matters to go public as early as February - sources
TORONTO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Real Matters, a Canadian
provider of real estate industry services, is looking to raise
about C$150 million in an initial public offering that could
come as early as next month, sources familiar with the process
said.
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provider of real estate industry services, is looking to raise
about C$150 million in an initial public offering that could
come as early as next month, sources familiar with the process
said.
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UPDATE 3-Alibaba's Ant Financial in overseas push with MoneyGram deal
Jan 26(Reuters) - Ant Financial Services Group, the world's
largest financial technology company, said on Thursday that it
would acquire U.S. money-transfer company MoneyGram
International Inc for about $880 million in a deal that
is expected to shake up the international payments landscape.
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largest financial technology company, said on Thursday that it
would acquire U.S. money-transfer company MoneyGram
International Inc for about $880 million in a deal that
is expected to shake up the international payments landscape.
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BRIEF-Panasonic Corp to stop making vacuum cleaners in North America- Nikkei
* Panasonic Corp to stop making vacuum cleaners in North
America, shedding 70 or so American jobs- Nikkei
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America, shedding 70 or so American jobs- Nikkei
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U.S. scientists create metallic hydrogen, a possible superconductor, ending quest
CHICAGO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - U.S. scientists have succeeded
in squeezing hydrogen so intensely that it has turned into a
metal, creating an entirely new material that might be used as a
highly efficient electricity conductor at room temperatures.
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in squeezing hydrogen so intensely that it has turned into a
metal, creating an entirely new material that might be used as a
highly efficient electricity conductor at room temperatures.
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Toshiba reckoning looms with chip decision, nuclear hole unresolved
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp faces a day
of reckoning on Friday, when it is expected to offer an initial
estimate of the multibillion-dollar charge it must take on its
U.S. nuclear business, but this will be only a step in a series
of tough choices on the Japanese conglomerate's survival.
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of reckoning on Friday, when it is expected to offer an initial
estimate of the multibillion-dollar charge it must take on its
U.S. nuclear business, but this will be only a step in a series
of tough choices on the Japanese conglomerate's survival.
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Saudi's Sadara gets cause of network disruption resolved
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's
Sadara Chemical Co said on Thursday that the cause of a network
disruption had been resolved by Symantec Corp.
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Sadara Chemical Co said on Thursday that the cause of a network
disruption had been resolved by Symantec Corp.
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BRIEF-Quantum Capital Management reports 6.7 percent passive stake in Computer Programs And Systems as of December 31, 2016
* Quantum Capital Management reports 6.7 percent passive
stake in Computer Programs And Systems Inc as of December 31,
2016 -SEC filing
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stake in Computer Programs And Systems Inc as of December 31,
2016 -SEC filing
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BRIEF-Airbnb became profitable for first time during second half of 2016 - Bloomberg
* Airbnb became profitable for the first time during the
second half of 2016 - Bloomberg, citing sources
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second half of 2016 - Bloomberg, citing sources
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SocGen expects French online banking consolidation
PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Societe Generale expects to see
consolidation among internet-based banks with the revenue pool
falling, as competition drives tariffs for services down, its
chief executive officer Frederic Oudea said on Thursday.
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consolidation among internet-based banks with the revenue pool
falling, as competition drives tariffs for services down, its
chief executive officer Frederic Oudea said on Thursday.
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Startup LendingRobot launches automated hedge fund investing in loans
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Seattle-based financial
technology startup LendingRobot is launching an automated hedge
fund that will invest exclusively in loans originated on
peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms, the company said on
Thursday.
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technology startup LendingRobot is launching an automated hedge
fund that will invest exclusively in loans originated on
peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms, the company said on
Thursday.
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BRIEF-Sotheby's and Artmyn to collaborate on an exclusive digital pilot project in 2017
* Sotheby's - sotheby's and Artmyn to collaborate on an
exclusive digital pilot project in 2017
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exclusive digital pilot project in 2017
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BRIEF-Perfect Optronics sees over 100% rise in FY net profit
* Expected that consolidated profit attributable to equity
holders of co for year ended 31 Dec 2016 may record an increase
of more than 100 pct
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holders of co for year ended 31 Dec 2016 may record an increase
of more than 100 pct
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BRIEF-China Parenting clarifies on termination of compliance adviser deal
* Wishes to clarify that company terminated compliance
adviser agreement due to recent change in handling officer of
China Everbright
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adviser agreement due to recent change in handling officer of
China Everbright
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Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial nears deal to buy MoneyGram-WSJ
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Ant Financial Services Group, an
affiliate of Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
, is nearing a deal to buy U.S. money-transfer company
MoneyGram International Inc, the Wall Street Journal
reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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affiliate of Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
, is nearing a deal to buy U.S. money-transfer company
MoneyGram International Inc, the Wall Street Journal
reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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BRIEF-United States Air Force awards Leidos mission planning systems engineering and integration contract
* United States Air Force awards Leidos mission planning
systems engineering and integration contract
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systems engineering and integration contract
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BRIEF-RTX Q1 2016/17 EBIT DKK up at 15.1 million
* Q1 2016/17 net revenue 111.3 million Danish crowns ($16
million) versus 91.8 million crowns year ago
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million) versus 91.8 million crowns year ago
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BRIEF-Cabot Microelectronics Corp Q1 GAAP earnings per share $0.88
* Cabot microelectronics corporation reports strong results
for first quarter of fiscal 2017
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for first quarter of fiscal 2017
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BRIEF-Himax Technologies Q4 non-gaap EPS $0.086
* Himax Technologies, inc. Pre-Announces preliminary
unaudited fourth quarter 2016 financial results
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unaudited fourth quarter 2016 financial results
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BRIEF-RiTdisplay receives penalty order of T$100,000
* Says it was imposed fine of T$100,000 due to its violation
of Act of Gender Equality in Employment
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of Act of Gender Equality in Employment
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UPDATE 2-STMicro sees solid 2017 start; hints may be iPhone 8 supplier
FRANKFURT/PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Franco-Italian chipmaker
STMicroelectronics posted in-line 2016 results on
Thursday, driven by solid phone and car part sales and improved
factory utilisation, while setting out a plan to boost plant
capacity that could fuel revenue later in 2017.
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STMicroelectronics posted in-line 2016 results on
Thursday, driven by solid phone and car part sales and improved
factory utilisation, while setting out a plan to boost plant
capacity that could fuel revenue later in 2017.
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BRIEF-Gu Ta Internet Information to issue private placement new shares for operating funds enrichment
* Says it plans to issue up to 29 million new shares through
private placement for operating funds enrichment
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private placement for operating funds enrichment
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BRIEF-Quantum Software ends share buy back
* The company terminates share buy back due to current effects of the share buyback and the
need to have financial reserves associated with share buy back in the whole period of its
duration, until June 25., 2018
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need to have financial reserves associated with share buy back in the whole period of its
duration, until June 25., 2018
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
UPDATE 1-Ericsson slashes dividend, posts loss in Q4
STOCKHOLM, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Mobile telecom equipment maker
Ericsson slashed its 2016 dividend by 73 percent on
Thursday as it posted fourth-quarter operating income below
market expectations and said its network market remained weak.
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Ericsson slashed its 2016 dividend by 73 percent on
Thursday as it posted fourth-quarter operating income below
market expectations and said its network market remained weak.
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BRIEF-Metaps to issue 1st series unsecured bonds via private placement for 2.5 bln yen
* Says the co plans to issue 1st series unsecured bonds via
private placement for 2.5 billion yen
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private placement for 2.5 billion yen
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Software AG sees sales growth at digital business picking up
FRANKFURT, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Germany's Software AG
reported a 2 percent drop in quarterly core profit,
citing one-off effects, but forecast accelerating sales growth
for its high-margin licenses and maintenance services.
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reported a 2 percent drop in quarterly core profit,
citing one-off effects, but forecast accelerating sales growth
for its high-margin licenses and maintenance services.
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BRIEF-Taiwan's AU Optronics orders equipment for T$684.2 mln
* Says it orders equipment for T$684.2 million ($21.87
million) from Applied Materials South East Asia Pte. Ltd
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million) from Applied Materials South East Asia Pte. Ltd
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BRIEF-Shenzhen Sunline Tech sees FY 2016 net profit up 165-195 pct
* Sees net profit for FY 2016 to increase by 165 percent to
195 percent, or to be 97.3 million yuan to 109 million yuan
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195 percent, or to be 97.3 million yuan to 109 million yuan
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BRIEF-Sourcenext says business alliance with Readdle
* says it formed a business alliance with Readdle Inc on
Jan. 26, regarding sale of Readdle's "PDF Expert for Mac" in
Japan
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Jan. 26, regarding sale of Readdle's "PDF Expert for Mac" in
Japan
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BRIEF-Hugo barra joining Facebook to lead all virtual reality efforts, including Oculus team - Mark Zuckerberg in FB post
* Hugo Barra joining Facebook to lead all virtual reality
efforts, including Oculus team - Mark Zuckerberg in FB post
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efforts, including Oculus team - Mark Zuckerberg in FB post
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BRIEF-SK hynix to pay annual dividend as 600 won/share for FY 2016
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 600 won/share
for FY 2016 to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2016
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for FY 2016 to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2016
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BRIEF-DT&C lowers conversion price of first series convertible bonds to 9,404 won/share
* Says it lowered conversion price of first series
convertible bonds to 9,404 won/share from 10,391 won/share,
effective Jan. 26
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convertible bonds to 9,404 won/share from 10,391 won/share,
effective Jan. 26
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BRIEF-gumi repurchases 980,000 shares at 1.1 bln yen
* Says it repurchased 980,000 shares of its common stock, at
the price of 1,058,400,000 yen in total, on Jan. 26
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the price of 1,058,400,000 yen in total, on Jan. 26
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BRIEF-Posco ICT to pay annual dividend as 50 won/share for FY 2016
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 50 won/share
for FY 2016 to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2016
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for FY 2016 to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2016
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China 2016 services trade deficit widens to $260.1 bln as tourists splurge
BEIJING, Jan 26 (Reuters) - China's trade deficit in
services widened to $260.1 billion last year, from $206.5
billion in 2015, the foreign exchange regulator said on
Thursday.
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services widened to $260.1 billion last year, from $206.5
billion in 2015, the foreign exchange regulator said on
Thursday.
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REFILE-Cisco AppDynamics deal seeks to boost ratio of software revenue
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc's decision to
acquire software startup AppDynamics for $3.7 billion, nearly
double the private-market valuation, reflects Cisco's struggles
in building its software business, according to company
financial reports and internal documents.
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acquire software startup AppDynamics for $3.7 billion, nearly
double the private-market valuation, reflects Cisco's struggles
in building its software business, according to company
financial reports and internal documents.
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UPDATE 3-AT&T's results match Street expectations, smartphone subscriber base grows
Jan 25 (Reuters) - AT&T Inc, the No. 2 U.S. wireless
carrier, reported quarterly results that matched analysts'
estimates, as it added more smartphone customers in a saturated
wireless market, and said it was confident its deal to buy Time
Warner Inc would be approved.
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carrier, reported quarterly results that matched analysts'
estimates, as it added more smartphone customers in a saturated
wireless market, and said it was confident its deal to buy Time
Warner Inc would be approved.
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BRIEF-Prosten Health Holdings says unit entered into loan agreement
* Lender, unit of company, entered into loan agreement for
term loan in principal amount of HK$10 million
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term loan in principal amount of HK$10 million
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BRIEF-AKM Industrial proposes to raise about HK$135.78 mln
* Proposes to raise about HK$135.78 million, before
expenses, by issuing 246.9 million rights shares at subscription
price of HK$0.55 per rights share
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expenses, by issuing 246.9 million rights shares at subscription
price of HK$0.55 per rights share
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BRIEF-SK Hynix says to pay 2016 year-end dividend of 600 won per share
* Says to pay 2016 end-year dividend of 600 won ($0.5167)
per common share
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per common share
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SK Hynix says 4th qtr operating profit up 55 pct vs year earlier
SEOUL, Jan 26 (Reuters) - South Korean chip maker SK Hynix
Inc said on Thursday its fourth-quarter operating
profit rose 55 percent from a year earlier, beating market
expectations as memory chip prices continued to rise.
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Inc said on Thursday its fourth-quarter operating
profit rose 55 percent from a year earlier, beating market
expectations as memory chip prices continued to rise.
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UPDATE 1-New startup investments aim to stem Canadian tech brain drain
TORONTO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Some of Canada's largest
corporations and top executives launched two separate
initiatives this week, investing millions of dollars into
startup programs they hope will help stem a brain drain in
fields like artificial intelligence and financial technology.
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corporations and top executives launched two separate
initiatives this week, investing millions of dollars into
startup programs they hope will help stem a brain drain in
fields like artificial intelligence and financial technology.
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U.S. business borrowing for equipment falls 3 pct in Dec - ELFA
Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. companies' borrowing to spend on
capital investment fell 3 percent in December, compared with a
year earlier, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association
(ELFA) said.
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capital investment fell 3 percent in December, compared with a
year earlier, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association
(ELFA) said.
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BRIEF-Chorus reaches an agreement with Crown Fibre Holdings
* Has reached an agreement with Crown Fibre Holdings to
extend its ultra-fast broadband (ufb) rollout to a further 169
areas
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extend its ultra-fast broadband (ufb) rollout to a further 169
areas
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AppDynamics deal shows buyouts more lucrative in anemic IPO market
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc's surprise and
costly acquisition of business software firm AppDynamics Inc
just two days ahead of its market debut suggests that U.S. tech
startups are finding more value in buyouts amid a still-tepid
IPO market.
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costly acquisition of business software firm AppDynamics Inc
just two days ahead of its market debut suggests that U.S. tech
startups are finding more value in buyouts amid a still-tepid
IPO market.
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Starbucks nominates Microsoft CEO Nadella to its board
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp nominated
Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Satya Nadella to its
board at a time when the company is increasingly focusing on
technology to drive sales.
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Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Satya Nadella to its
board at a time when the company is increasingly focusing on
technology to drive sales.
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Soitec Q3 revenue lifted by growing smartphone market
Jan 25 (Reuters) - French semiconductor material maker
Soitec posted a 5 percent increase in its
third-quarter sales as the company benefited from rising demand
for faster and more power-efficient mobile devices.
Soitec refined its sales guidance for its fiscal year ending
in March 2017 and now expects revenue growth of 4 percent,
compared with the "low single digits" it had signaled earlier.
Quarterly sales of its silicon-on-insulator (SOI) products
came in at 63.1 million euros ($67.8
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Soitec posted a 5 percent increase in its
third-quarter sales as the company benefited from rising demand
for faster and more power-efficient mobile devices.
Soitec refined its sales guidance for its fiscal year ending
in March 2017 and now expects revenue growth of 4 percent,
compared with the "low single digits" it had signaled earlier.
Quarterly sales of its silicon-on-insulator (SOI) products
came in at 63.1 million euros ($67.8
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BRIEF-Facebook announces updates to 'Trending' feature
* Facebook Inc says announcing 3 updates to Trending, a
feature that shows people popular topics being discussed on
Facebook
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feature that shows people popular topics being discussed on
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Germany's Schaeuble warns UK against trying to become tax haven
FRANKFURT, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Germany's finance minister on
Wednesday warned Britain against trying to turn itself into a
tax haven to woo companies after it leaves the European Union,
saying any such attempt would go "awry".
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Wednesday warned Britain against trying to turn itself into a
tax haven to woo companies after it leaves the European Union,
saying any such attempt would go "awry".
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BRIEF-Vtion Wireless Technology: change in management board
* Supervisory board has appointed Yuan Zhou as additional
member of management board with immediate effect for a period of
five years
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Sailing-America's Cup enters new era with post-Bermuda team deal
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - America's Cup teams have agreed a new framework for sport's oldest trophy which aims to make it easier to meet the multi-million dollar costs of hi-tech boats, raise sponsorship and give clarity for sailors, fans and broadcasters.
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BRIEF-Unisys launches advanced cyber resilience service
* Unisys launches advanced cyber resilience service to help
clients avoid incidents and maintain normal operations
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BRIEF-Analog Devices' CEO Vincent Roche's FY 2016 total compensation $7.15 mln
* Analog Devices Inc - CEO Vincent Roche's FY 2016 total
compensation $7.15 million versus $7.8 million in FY 2015
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UPDATE 1-India's Wipro sees muted revenue growth amid growing protectionism
MUMBAI, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Wipro Ltd forecast
muted revenue growth for the quarter ending March 31, as India's
outsourcing industry braces for a protectionist regime in the
United States, its largest market.
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muted revenue growth for the quarter ending March 31, as India's
outsourcing industry braces for a protectionist regime in the
United States, its largest market.
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BRIEF-Mphasis Ltd to consider share buy-back
* Says board to consider buy-back of equity shares
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BRIEF-Cabot Microelectronics says CEO's 2016 total compensation was $3.01 mln versus $3.4 mln in 2015
* Cabot Microelectronics Corp - CEO David Li's FY 2016 total
compensation $3.01 million versus $3.4 million in FY 2015 - sec
filing
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compensation $3.01 million versus $3.4 million in FY 2015 - sec
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Apple says dialogue with India on local expansion plans was "constructive"
MUMBAI, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Apple Inc said on
Wednesday it appreciates the open and constructive dialogue that
it held with Indian officials, around the expansion of its local
operations in the country.
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Wednesday it appreciates the open and constructive dialogue that
it held with Indian officials, around the expansion of its local
operations in the country.
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BRIEF-Leed says subscription results of first series convertible bonds
* Says all of its first series unregistered and unsecured
private convertible bonds have been subscribed on Jan. 25
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private convertible bonds have been subscribed on Jan. 25
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BRIEF-Zhejiang Dahua Technology's units sign framework agreement on PPP city project
* Says units sign framework agreement on PPP city project
worth 3.9 billion yuan ($567.00 million) in Xinjiang region
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worth 3.9 billion yuan ($567.00 million) in Xinjiang region
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BRIEF-Hangzhou Shunwang Technology sees 2016 net profit up 75-95 pct
* Says it sees 2016 net profit up 75-95 percent at 500-557
million yuan ($72.68-$80.97 million)
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million yuan ($72.68-$80.97 million)
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
BRIEF-Johnston Press wins Daily Mail print contract
* Contract is a multi-million pound contract across a five
year period and ANL will have option to extend term after five
years
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BRIEF-Tata Consultancy Services announces proof of concept for Belfort, France
* Solution is a collaboration between Belfort's board of
public transportation, GFI Informatique and TCS
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LG Electronics reports first quarterly operating loss in six years
SEOUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Electronics Inc
said on Wednesday it swung to an operating loss of
35 billion won ($30.06 million) in the fourth quarter, in line
with its guidance earlier this month.
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said on Wednesday it swung to an operating loss of
35 billion won ($30.06 million) in the fourth quarter, in line
with its guidance earlier this month.
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UPDATE 3-Cisco to buy AppDynamics for $3.7 bln in growth push
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc
said on Tuesday that it agreed to buy U.S. business software
company AppDynamics Inc for about $3.7 billion, making one of
its largest deals of recent years as it searches for growth
beyond its core networking business.
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said on Tuesday that it agreed to buy U.S. business software
company AppDynamics Inc for about $3.7 billion, making one of
its largest deals of recent years as it searches for growth
beyond its core networking business.
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BRIEF-Sichuan Xunyou Network to acquire stake in Chengdu company for 217 mln yuan
* Says it gets board approval to acquire 13.4 percent stake
in chengdu company for 217.08 million yuan ($31.56 million)
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in chengdu company for 217.08 million yuan ($31.56 million)
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BRIEF-Shenzhen MTC to set up investment units and industrial investment funds
* Says it plans to use 20 million yuan to set up a wholly
owned investment management subsidiary in Shenzhen, which will
launch a cultural and media industrial investment fund worth 5
billion yuan as fund manager
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owned investment management subsidiary in Shenzhen, which will
launch a cultural and media industrial investment fund worth 5
billion yuan as fund manager
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BRIEF-Fortis lowers conversion price of third series convertible bonds to 2,803 won/share
* Says it lowered conversion price of third series
convertible bonds to 2,803 won/share from 2,971 won/share,
effective Jan. 24
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convertible bonds to 2,803 won/share from 2,971 won/share,
effective Jan. 24
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BRIEF-Gospell Digital Technology sets pricing for Shenzhen IPO
* Says it plans to issue 41.8 million shares at 6.31 yuan a
share to raise 263.8 million yuan ($38.48 million) for its
Shenzhen IPO
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share to raise 263.8 million yuan ($38.48 million) for its
Shenzhen IPO
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BRIEF-Guomai Technologies says Sui Ronghua resigns from chairman
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Guomai Technologies, Inc. :
* Says Sui Ronghua resigned from chairman of the board
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BRIEF-GARTNER ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT TO AMEND ITS EXISTING CREDIT FACILITY, DATED AS OF JUNE 17, 2016
* GARTNER - CO AND ITS UNITS ENTERED INTO AGREEMENT AMONG
GARTNER, OTHER LOAN PARTIES PARTY THERETO, LENDERS PARTY THERETO
AND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
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GARTNER, OTHER LOAN PARTIES PARTY THERETO, LENDERS PARTY THERETO
AND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
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UPDATE 2-Seagate forecasts 3rd-qtr revenue above estimates
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Hard-disk drive maker Seagate Technology
Plc forecast current-quarter revenue above estimates,
buoyed by strong demand for its cloud-based storage products.
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Plc forecast current-quarter revenue above estimates,
buoyed by strong demand for its cloud-based storage products.
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UPDATE 1-Nortel cleared to end bankruptcy, distribute $7 bln to creditors
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan 24 (Reuters) - Judges in Delaware and
Canada approved on Tuesday a plan to pay more than $7 billion to
creditors of Nortel Networks, ending years of litigation over
the former telecommunications company that filed for bankruptcy
in 2009.
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Canada approved on Tuesday a plan to pay more than $7 billion to
creditors of Nortel Networks, ending years of litigation over
the former telecommunications company that filed for bankruptcy
in 2009.
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UPDATE 2-Texas Instruments quarterly revenue beats on automotive demand
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Texas Instruments Inc
reported higher-than-expected quarterly revenue, helped by
strong demand for its analog and embedded chip products from the
automotive and industrial markets.
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reported higher-than-expected quarterly revenue, helped by
strong demand for its analog and embedded chip products from the
automotive and industrial markets.
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Texas Instruments quarterly revenue rises 7.1 percent
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Texas Instruments Inc
reported a 7.1 percent rise in quarterly revenue, helped by
strong demand for its analog and embedded chip products from the
automotive and industrial markets.
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reported a 7.1 percent rise in quarterly revenue, helped by
strong demand for its analog and embedded chip products from the
automotive and industrial markets.
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Target to launch mobile payment service in U.S. stores this year
CHICAGO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Target Corp said on
Tuesday it plans to launch its own mobile payment service this
year in stores, which would allow customers to pay for goods
using an app on their mobile phones.
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Tuesday it plans to launch its own mobile payment service this
year in stores, which would allow customers to pay for goods
using an app on their mobile phones.
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Spy-cam ring boxes and blinking tiaras at Japan jewelry expo
TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Blinking zirconium tiaras,
engagement ring boxes equipped with spy-cams and diamond-dusted
hourglasses were some of the most eye-catching items showcased
among more than a thousand jewelry booths at Japan's biggest
jewelry exposition on Tuesday.
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engagement ring boxes equipped with spy-cams and diamond-dusted
hourglasses were some of the most eye-catching items showcased
among more than a thousand jewelry booths at Japan's biggest
jewelry exposition on Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Google says home assistant product Google Home will now have Belkin Wemo, Honeywell as partners
* Google says its home assistant product google home will
now have belkin wemo and honeywell as partners
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now have belkin wemo and honeywell as partners
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BRIEF-CROWD COMPUTING SYSTEMS RAISES $34.3 MLN IN EQUITY FINANCING
* SAYS HAS RAISED $34.3 MILLION IN EQUITY FINANCING FROM
TOTAL OFFERING AMOUNT OF $38.6 MILLION - SEC FILING
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TOTAL OFFERING AMOUNT OF $38.6 MILLION - SEC FILING
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UPDATE 2-Microsoft victory in overseas email seizure case is upheld
NEW YORK, Jan 24 (Reuters) - An equally divided federal
appeals court refused to reconsider its landmark decision
forbidding the U.S. government from forcing Microsoft Corp
and other companies to turn over customer emails stored
on servers outside the United States.
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appeals court refused to reconsider its landmark decision
forbidding the U.S. government from forcing Microsoft Corp
and other companies to turn over customer emails stored
on servers outside the United States.
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UPDATE 1-Fingerprint Cards board member released from custody
STOCKHOLM, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Fingerprint Cards
board member Lars Soderfjell has denied allegations of insider
trading and has been released from custody, his lawyer said on
Tuesday.
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board member Lars Soderfjell has denied allegations of insider
trading and has been released from custody, his lawyer said on
Tuesday.
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BRIEF-Google says more than 70 mln people actively use G Suite for education
* Google - more than 70 million people actively use G Suite
for education
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for education
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BRIEF-All Winner Technology sees FY 2016 net profit up 10 pct to 20 pct
* Sees FY 2016 net profit to increase by 10 percent to 20
percent, or to be 140.8 million yuan to 153.6 million yuan
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percent, or to be 140.8 million yuan to 153.6 million yuan
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BRIEF-U.S. appeals court refuses to reconsider Microsoft email ruling
* U.S. appeals court refuses to reconsider decision
forbidding government from forcing Microsoft to turn over emails
stored on non-U.S. servers--order
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forbidding government from forcing Microsoft to turn over emails
stored on non-U.S. servers--order
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BRIEF-François Locoh-Donou to step down as Ciena COO
* François Locoh-Donou to step down as Ciena chief operating
officer
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BRIEF-AppDynamics now sees its IPO of 12 mln shares priced between $12-$14/shr
* AppDynamics Inc sees IPO of 12 million shares priced
between $12-$14 per share - SEC filing
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between $12-$14 per share - SEC filing
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UPDATE 1-Verizon adds fewer-than-expected postpaid subscribers, shares slip
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc,
whose deal to buy Yahoo Inc's core assets has been cast
into doubt by data breaches at the internet company, added fewer
subscribers than expected in the latest quarter amid stiff
competition from smaller rivals T-Mobile U.S. Inc and
Sprint Corp.
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whose deal to buy Yahoo Inc's core assets has been cast
into doubt by data breaches at the internet company, added fewer
subscribers than expected in the latest quarter amid stiff
competition from smaller rivals T-Mobile U.S. Inc and
Sprint Corp.
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BRIEF-Iris Corporation says Choong Choo Hock appointed acting CEO of ICB
* Appointed Choong Choo Hock, current Chief Operations
Officer of the trusted identification division as acting CEO of
ICB
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BRIEF-China Best Group says Wang Jian resigns as executive director
* Wang Jian has resigned as an executive director and ceased
to be a member of executive committee
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to be a member of executive committee
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BRIEF-Softline plans to expand to further markets in Central and Northern Europe in 2017
* Plans to expand to further markets in Central and Northern
Europe in the 2017 financial year
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Europe in the 2017 financial year
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Monday, January 23, 2017
BRIEF-Laird sticks by its FY underlying pretax profit guidance
* Overall trading for year has been consistent with
statements issued on 19 October and 2 December 2016
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statements issued on 19 October and 2 December 2016
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BRIEF-Systex unit sells entire 14.7 mln shares of Shenzhen Forms Syntron Information at 794.7 mln yuan
* Says its subsidiary Systex Solutions (HK) Limited sold
entire 14.7 million shares of Shenzhen Forms Syntron Information
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entire 14.7 million shares of Shenzhen Forms Syntron Information
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BRIEF-Beijing Trustfar Technology sees FY 2016 net profit up 35 pct to 50 pct
* Sees net profit for FY 2016 up 35 percent to 50 percent,
or to be 112.5 million yuan to 125 million yuan
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or to be 112.5 million yuan to 125 million yuan
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BRIEF-Zhuhai investment partnership to raise stake in Tatwah Smartech to 8.5 pct from 0.7 pct
* Says a Zhuhai-based investment partnership to raise stake
in the co to 8.5 percent from 0.7 percent
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in the co to 8.5 percent from 0.7 percent
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Fintech platforms add Islamic finance capabilities
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Canadian fintech company Goldmoney Inc
has certified its gold-based financial products as
sharia-compliant, the latest firm to combine blockchain
technology to tap demand from Islamic investors.
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has certified its gold-based financial products as
sharia-compliant, the latest firm to combine blockchain
technology to tap demand from Islamic investors.
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BRIEF-Cyient says unit signs agreement to acquire 100% equity in Certon Software Inc
* Says a unit of co signed a definitive agreement to
acquire 100% equity in Certon Software Inc
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acquire 100% equity in Certon Software Inc
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BRIEF-Shenzhen MTC proposes FY 2016 dividend payment
* Says controlling shareholder proposed to pay a cash
dividend of 0.25 yuan for every 10 shares and to use additional
paid-in capital to distribute 15 new shares for every 10 shares,
as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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dividend of 0.25 yuan for every 10 shares and to use additional
paid-in capital to distribute 15 new shares for every 10 shares,
as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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BRIEF-HCL Technologies Dec-qtr consol profit up about 7 pct
* Says FY'17 expected operating margin (EBIT) range
continues to be in the range of 19.5% to 20.5%
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continues to be in the range of 19.5% to 20.5%
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BRIEF-Samsung Elec says TV panel supply disrupted as Sharp halts supply
* Samsung Electronics Co Ltd says Sharp Corp
halted TV panel supply without prior consultations
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halted TV panel supply without prior consultations
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BRIEF-Quess Corp to buy 26 pct stake in Heptagon Technologies
* Says intimation of agreement to acquire 26% stake in
Heptagon Technologies Private Limited
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BRIEF-Soros Fund Management reports 5.31 pct passive stake in Sigma Designs
* Soros Fund Management Llc reports 5.31 percent passive
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Samsung Elec Q4 profit jumps as record chip profit masks Note 7 failure
SEOUL, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
on Tuesday said fourth-quarter operating profit
jumped 50 percent, matching its earlier guidance, as record
earnings in its chips business masked the negative impact of its
failed Note 7 phones.
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on Tuesday said fourth-quarter operating profit
jumped 50 percent, matching its earlier guidance, as record
earnings in its chips business masked the negative impact of its
failed Note 7 phones.
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BRIEF-Xped Ltd updates on licensing agreement signed with Lenze Technology Co. Ltd
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UPDATE 1-LG Display reports record Q4 profits; panel prices seen rising further
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LG Display says 2016 profit $1.1 bln, down 19 pct on year
SEOUL, Jan 24 (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Display Co Ltd
said on Tuesday its 2016 operating profit fell 19
percent from a year earlier.
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said on Tuesday its 2016 operating profit fell 19
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BRIEF-Synacor says Google provided notice that it exercised its option, extended term of agreement through Feb 28, 2018
* Synacor - On Dec 16, 2016, received letter from Google
providing notice that Google exercised its option, extended term
of agreement through Feb 28, 2018
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BRIEF-TPCAST Partners with Lattice Semiconductor to deliver wireless VR experience
* TPCAST Partners with Lattice Semiconductor to deliver
wireless solutions for head mount display (HMD)- based VR
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, stocks slide on Trump's protectionist stance
* Oil dips, signs of U.S. output rise offset OPEC-led cuts
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BRIEF-JPMorgan Chase & Co reports 7.7 pct passive stake in GoDaddy
* JPMorgan Chase & Co reports 7.7 percent passive stake in
GoDaddy Inc as of Dec 30, 2016 - SEC filing
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UPDATE 2-Trump pulls U.S. out of Pacific trade deal, loosening Asia ties
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
formally withdrew the United States from the Trans-Pacific
Partnership trade deal on Monday, distancing America from its
Asian allies as China's influence in the region rises.
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formally withdrew the United States from the Trans-Pacific
Partnership trade deal on Monday, distancing America from its
Asian allies as China's influence in the region rises.
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Trump moving U.S. toward era of bilateral trade -White House
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump met
with key business leaders on Monday and signed an executive
order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific
Partnership trade deal, moving the country toward an era of
bilateral trade and job creation at home, the White House said.
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with key business leaders on Monday and signed an executive
order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific
Partnership trade deal, moving the country toward an era of
bilateral trade and job creation at home, the White House said.
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BRIEF-Lowry Solutions chooses Esker and its TermSync recovery CRM
* Lowry Solutions chooses Esker and its TermSync recovery CRM to automate its collection
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BRIEF-Neurosoft wins contract for Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
* Says it was awarded a five year contract concerning the provision of ICT operator services
at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC)
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BRIEF-Sky buys majority stake in UK production companies True North
* Acquisition of majority stake in one of the UK's leading
independent production companies, TRUE NORTH
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independent production companies, TRUE NORTH
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Trump tells manufacturers he will cut regulations, taxes
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
met with a dozen prominent American manufacturers at the White
House on Monday, promising them he would slash regulations and
cut corporate taxes, but warning them of penalties if they moved
production outside the country.
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met with a dozen prominent American manufacturers at the White
House on Monday, promising them he would slash regulations and
cut corporate taxes, but warning them of penalties if they moved
production outside the country.
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UPDATE 1-Head of UK's GCHQ spy agency resigns for family reasons
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - British spy chief Robert Hannigan
said on Monday he was stepping down as head of Britain's
intelligence eavesdropping service GCHQ for family reasons.
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said on Monday he was stepping down as head of Britain's
intelligence eavesdropping service GCHQ for family reasons.
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BRIEF-AVCON Information Technology sees FY 2016 net profit up 95 pct to 125 pct
* Sees FY 2016 net profit to increase by 95 percent to 125
percent, or to be 65.3 million yuan to 75.4 million yuan
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percent, or to be 65.3 million yuan to 75.4 million yuan
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Three detained in Sweden on suspicion of broadcasting rape on Facebook
STOCKHOLM, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Three men have been arrested
in Sweden on suspicion of raping a woman in an assault that was
broadcast live on Facebook, police said.
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in Sweden on suspicion of raping a woman in an assault that was
broadcast live on Facebook, police said.
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BRIEF-Intel declares a quarterly dividend
* Declared a quarterly dividend of 26 cents per share
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UK launches industry strategy to counter any Brexit turbulence
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Britain published the outline of
its industrial strategy on Monday, putting forward proposals for
a more hands-on approach to developing key industries as a way
to protect the economy from any turbulence caused by leaving the
European Union.
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its industrial strategy on Monday, putting forward proposals for
a more hands-on approach to developing key industries as a way
to protect the economy from any turbulence caused by leaving the
European Union.
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BRIEF-Verisk Analytics acquires Arium
* Verisk Analytics Inc says Arium will become part of Air
Worldwide, a Verisk Analytics business
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BRIEF-Xian Longi Silicon Materials to issue A-share convertible bonds
* Says it plans to issue A-share convertible bonds worth up
to 2.8 billion yuan ($408.69 million)
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to 2.8 billion yuan ($408.69 million)
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BRIEF-Rightside Group to eliminate 15 pct of workforce
* Rightside Group -on January 20, 2017, co announced an
organizational restructuring and cost reduction plan in
connection with merger transaction
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organizational restructuring and cost reduction plan in
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Lloyds a victim of cyber attack that hit banking services
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Lloyds Banking Group is
working with law enforcement agencies to trace who may be behind
a cyber attack that caused intermittent outages for customers of
its personal banking websites almost two weeks ago, according to
a source familiar with the incident.
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working with law enforcement agencies to trace who may be behind
a cyber attack that caused intermittent outages for customers of
its personal banking websites almost two weeks ago, according to
a source familiar with the incident.
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