Economy Grows at Mediocre Pace (Stock Trading) - ABC News
Economy Grows at Mediocre Pace - ABC News
| Economy Grows at Mediocre Pace ABC News - The economy, sagging under the strain of lofty energy prices, grew at an annual rate of 1.6 percent in the final quarter of last year… Economy Grows at Mediocre Pace Fourth-Quarter Growth Revised Higher |
McDonald's Expects $40M Closures Charge - KDKA
| McDonald's Expects $40M Closures Charge KDKA - CHICAGO McDonald's Corp. says it will close about 25 restaurants in the United Kingdom during the first quarter amid slumping sales there. |
Monsanto settles patent suit for $100 million US - CBC News
| Monsanto settles patent suit for $100 million US CBC News - Biotechnology giant Monsanto Co. has agreed to pay the University of California more than $100 million US to settle a patent infringement suit. Monsanto, UC end dairy patent feud UC wins $100 million for hormone patent |
C&W to halve UK workforce over next 4-5 years UPDATE - Forbes
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C&W to halve UK workforce over next 4-5 years UPDATE Forbes - LONDON (AFX) - British telecoms group Cable& Wireless PLC said it could slash over half of its UK workforce by the end of the decade in the latest bid to revive its ailing domestic business. C&W to slash UK workforce by half C&W plans to cut up to half of staff in next five years |
Existing Home Sales Fall for Fifth Month - Houston Chronicle
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Existing Home Sales Fall for Fifth Month Houston Chronicle - Sales of existing homes fell for a fifth consecutive month in January as the once-sizzling housing market cooled further. The National Association of… US January existing home sales down, supply climbs Home sales slow |
New-home sales lowest in a year - Chicago Sun-Times
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New-home sales lowest in a year Chicago Sun-Times - New-home sales in the US fell to the lowest level in a year in January and the number of properties on the market was the most ever, more signs housing is losing its luster after five record years. New Homes Sold Slower in January; Prices Rose New home sales hit slowest pace in a year |
The BlackBerry Wrangle Gets Weirder - BusinessWeek
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The BlackBerry Wrangle Gets Weirder BusinessWeek - RIM releases documents that it says explain why NTP'S terms are unacceptable. Meanwhile, the judge hints that both sides are in for a shock. BlackBerry case adjourned amid disappointment Here's the timeline for how the BlackBerry case will come out |
Intel announces 300-million-dollar chip factory for Vietnam - Monsters and Critics.com
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Intel announces 300-million-dollar chip factory for Vietnam Monsters and Critics.com - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - US computer chip giant Intel Corp announced Tuesday it will build a 300-million-dollar chip assembly factory in Vietnam, a huge boost to Vietnam's ambitions to become a new player in high-tech industries and a sign of how… Intel launches Vietnam investment with 300 mln usd chip plant Intel: Good Morning, Vietnam |
Amazon buys company dedicated to luxury brands - Seattle Post Intelligencer
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Amazon buys company dedicated to luxury brands Seattle Post Intelligencer - It seemed as though Amazon.com had given up on the strategy of buying its way into merchandise categories. But with Monday's announcement of its purchase of Shopbop. Amazon buys online clothing retailer Shopbop Amazon.com Acquires Shopbop.com |
UPDATE 1-US Army pays Halliburton despite audit concerns - Reuters
| UPDATE 1-US Army pays Halliburton despite audit concerns Reuters - The US Army said on Monday it has reimbursed a subsidiary of Halliburton Co. (HAL.N: Quote, Profile, Research), the oil services giant formerly run by Vice President… Democratic congressman calls for subpoena of Halliburton profits Halliburton gets disputed Iraq funds |