Edoardo Cignoli: febbraio 2014

venerdì 28 febbraio 2014

Thailand Protest Leader To Move Rallies to Single Site

The leader of Thailand's antigovernment protests late Friday said he would scale down the scope of his group's rallies, moving them from busy city streets to a park in the center of the Thai capital

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Edoardo Cignoli : GrubHub Files for IPO

Online food-ordering company files for an initial public offering of up to $100 million in common stock.

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Car Bomb Kills 12 in Somalia

A car bomb exploded near the headquarters of Somalia's intelligence agency, killing at least 12 people, witnesses and officials said.

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Tokyo, Pyongyang Red Cross Officials to Meet in China

The first talks between the Red Cross associations of Japan and North Korea since late 2012 will take place Monday, with attention likely to focus on whether the meeting will pave the way for talks between Tokyo and Pyongyang.

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China's Leaders Take Aim at Internet Security

China's top leaders will helm a new high-level committee to address Internet security.

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After Crisis, Cyprus Looks Forward

Almost a year to the day since his country faced financial ruin, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades says all capital controls on the island should be lifted by the end of the year.

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Report: War Crimes Committed by Both Sides in South Sudan

Both sides in South Sudan's three-month war are committing human-rights abuses that may amount to war crimes, a rights-monitoring organization said.

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North Korea Launches Four Missiles

North Korea on Thursday launched four short-range missiles into the sea off the eastern coast of the Korean peninsula, stirring more tensions after a naval incursion earlier this week.

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North Korea Displays Detained Missionary

A South Korean missionary held in North Korea appeared on state television and claimed he worked under Seoul's orders to topple the North's regime.

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Defiant Yanukovych Emerges in Russia, Vows to Return to Power

Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych said in a news conference that he thought Ukraine must remain united and that military action there was "unacceptable."

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Aid Group Forced From Myanmar State

Doctors Without Borders is being forced to stop caring for sick people in a Myanmar state torn by sectarian violence, in a move linked to its work with the Rohingya Muslim minority.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Freeport Warns of Potential Force Majeure in Indonesia

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. said its PT Freeport Indonesia unit may declare a force majeure under its sales agreements if it is unable to resolve an export tax issue with the Indonesian government.

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Edoardo Cignoli : U.S. Pilot Shortage Called Severe

U.S. regional airlines face deeper and more widespread pilot shortages than many industry leaders have acknowledged, according to government report that blames low wages, among other things.

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Edoardo Cignoli : China Eastern Airlines Buys 70 A320neo Aircraft

China Eastern Airlines Corp. has agreed to buy 70 Airbus A320neo aircraft with a list price of $6.37 billion, as it seeks to boost capacity.

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Brazil's Economy Picks Up

Brazil's economy accelerated in the fourth quarter but growth remains fickle as key parts of the economy continue to sputter.

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Italy's Funding Costs Still Low

Italy's funding costs were near decade lows at a debt auction, a clear sign of investor confidence in the country after Matteo Renzi's new coalition government won the backing of the Senate earlier this week.

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Drought Brings Malaysia Water Clash to End

A prolonged dry spell in one of the world's wettest countries has led to a deal resolving a five-year standoff between Malaysia's wealthiest state and the federal government.

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Canada Minister Threatens Legislation to Clear Grain Backlog

Canada's Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz is threatening railroads with legislation to clear the grain-shipping backlog, which he blamed partly on increased shipments of crude oil by rail.

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India's Economy Expanded 4.7% Last Quarter

India's economic growth remained stuck below 5% for the seventh consecutive quarter as inflation and waning investor confidence continued to drag on Asia's third-largest economy.

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Businesses, Unions Spar on Hollande Plan

French President François Hollande's grand plan for an economic turnaround sailed into choppy waters as business leaders and labor unions clashed over how to ensure the measures would boost investment and jobs.

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Italy Approves Financial Aid for Rome

Italy's government has approved a new decree providing financial support to the city of Rome.

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Citigroup, Hit by Mexico Fraud, Cuts Previous Results

The giant bank says fraud was recently discovered at a subsidiary in Mexico, and adjusts its 2013 profit to be $235 million lower.

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Future of Ex-Im Bank Divides Republicans

The Export-Import Bank, caught in a dispute between factions in the Republican Party, is mounting a push to try to prove its worth to the nation's economy before its charter expires just weeks ahead of this fall's elections.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Businesses, Unions Face Off Over Hollande Plan

Edoardo Cignoli : Home Depot Names Menear President of U.S. Retail

Home Depot has named Craig Menear as the president of its U.S. retail operations, effective immediately. Menear was most recently executive vice president of merchandising.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Liberty Interactive Operating Profit Rises; Liberty Media Swings to Profit

Liberty Interactive Corp. said its fourth-quarter operating profit rose as its QVC home-shopping network business posted revenue growth. Liberty Media Corp., meanwhile, swung to a profit for the period.

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Edoardo Cignoli : McKesson Changes Executive Compensation Program

Medical-products distributor McKesson Corp. said its chief executive voluntarily reduced his pension benefit, after activist investors complained about the company's pay structure.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Solvay, INEOS Revise Joint Venture Plan

Chemical firms Solvay SA and INEOS have submitted a revised package of concessions to win European Union clearance for a planned joint venture.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Pier 1 Lowers Outlook

Pier 1 Imports Inc. cut its full-year earnings outlook for a second month in a row, after the home-furnishings retailer blamed the hard winter for soft traffic at its stores.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Mattel to Buy Canada's Mega Brands

Mattel Inc. is paying about 407.5 million Canadian dollars to acquire Canada's Mega Brands as it seeks to broaden its product offerings.

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Euro-Zone Inflation Steady

Euro-zone inflation was unchanged in February, easing pressure on the European Central Bank to take further action to support the financial system.

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Edoardo Cignoli : German Court Rejects Claim Against Apple

A German court rejected a roughly $2 billion claim against Apple, which IPCom had filed for iPhones sold in Germany.

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Thai Leader's Backers Plan Militias

Support for Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's government is taking a more sinister turn in the country's northern parts, where some of her backers are now preparing to raise militias to strike back against any future putsch.

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Spain Raises $1.78 Billion From Bankia Stake Sale

Spain has raised $1.78 billion from the sale of a 7.5% stake in Bankia, marking a first step in the government's attempt to recover the money it poured into the lender at the heart of the country's 2012 banking crisis.

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Stabbed Hong Kong Editor Improves

Hong Kong police issued a third photo of the suspects sought in a knife attack on a Hong Kong journalist earlier this week as his condition was upgraded to serious from critical.

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Pressure on Hryvnia Eases

Ukraine's currency recovered, helped by news the country's new government has requested financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund.

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Edoardo Cignoli : China Aims to Lift Budget Carriers

China unveiled long-awaited guidelines to jump-start the nation's fledgling budget-airline market, putting pressure on large state carriers amid increasing competitive threats.

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Deal Reached on Panama Canal Expansion

Panama and a consortium of European construction firms, which have been locked in a bitter dispute over a multibillion-dollar project to expand the Panama Canal, say they have reached a preliminary deal.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Bayer Net Profit Misses Expectations

The German chemicals and pharmaceuticals said currency effects will weigh on earnings this year and flagged weakness in its material science segment.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Pirelli Sells Steelcord Business to Bekaert

Pirelli said it has agreed to sell its steelcord business to Belgium's Bekaert, allowing Pirelli to focus on its premium tires segment, which it considers more profitable.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Pearson's U.S. Education Business Hurts Results

Pearson PLC posted higher net income for 2013, but operating profit sagged due to weakness in its U.S. education business.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Best Buy Posts Sales Decline

After a disappointing holiday season, Best Buy Co. says the consumer electronics market hasn't improved much.

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giovedì 27 febbraio 2014

Edoardo Cignoli : IAG Group Swings to Net Profit

International Consolidated Airlines Group said it swung to a net profit in 2013, boosted by a turnaround at Spanish unit Iberia and strong performances from British Airways and short-haul carrier Vueling.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Salzgitter Loss Widens on Weak Demand

Steelmaker Salzgitter AG blamed weak European demand for steel products and excess production capacity for a hefty net loss in 2013.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Li Ka-shing Plans Watson IPO

Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing plans to list A.S. Watson & Co., his global retail empire, in Hong Kong and one other venue this year.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Hutch Gets a European Boost

Hutchison Whampoa, the listed flagship of Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing, reported a 20% rise in 2013 net profit, lifted by strength in its European businesses.

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Ukraine: Russian Soldiers at Crimea Airports

Russian soldiers have occupied two airports in Ukraine's restive pro-Russia region of Crimea, Ukraine's acting interior minister said.

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Nude Webcams and Diet Drugs: The Facebook Ads Teens Weren't Meant to See

Teens as young as 13 are sometimes shown Facebook ads inappropriate to their age, underscoring Facebook's challenge in policing a social network with more than a billion users and a million advertisers.

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Edoardo Cignoli : China Buying Control of Grain Trader

China's Cofco is close to acquiring a controlling stake in Nidera, a Dutch agricultural commodities trader, in the country's latest effort to secure more, and safer, food supplies from overseas.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Chiquita Brands Pares Losses

Chiquita Brands International said its fourth-quarter loss narrowed, as higher sales volume in North America offset lower market prices for raw products.

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Edoardo Cignoli : YRC Worldwide Revenue Tops Estimates

YRC Worldwide reported stronger-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter, but the trucking company continued to be hurt by losses at its freight division.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Zale Profit Rises on Stronger Margins

Zale said its fiscal second-quarter earnings rose 23% on stronger margins that offset a modest decline in revenue.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Canada Says No to Proposed Taseko Copper-Gold Project

Canada said it won't allow Taseko Mines Ltd.'s proposed New Prosperity copper-gold project in central British Columbia to proceed on environmental grounds.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Icahn Pushes eBay For Public Debate

Activist investor Carl Icahn pressed eBay Inc.'s leadership for a public debate about the alleged conflicts of interest on the online retailer's board, as he continues to push for changes at the company.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Kazakhmys Shares Soar on Restructuring Announcement

While the company had a poor 2013, its plan to concentrate on more productive, lower-production-cost open-pit mines proved popular.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Budding Car Maker Qoros Seeks Partnerships

China's Qoros Automotive is in preliminary talks with other manufacturers for parts, platforms and other technologies as it looks to keep costs under control for the expansion of its product range.

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Edoardo Cignoli : BYD Profit Gains on Car Sales

Chinese battery and car maker BYD posted a sharp rise in net profit for last year on the back of higher vehicle sales as well as continuing narrowed losses from its solar operations

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Brazil's Economy Picks Up

Brazil's economy accelerated in the fourth quarter but growth remains fickle as key parts of the economy continue to sputter.

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North Korea Launches 4 Missiles

Italy's Funding Costs Still Low

China's Xi Presides Over Internet Security Committee

Chinese Communist Party chief Xi Jinping presided over the first meeting of a new high-level committee to address Internet security in the country, according to a broadcast on China's state-run television.

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HK Journalist's Condition Stabilized Day After Attack

The family of former newspaper editor Kevin Lau said Thursday his condition has stabilized a day after he was stabbed several times, as police released grainy images of the two suspects in the attack

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Edoardo Cignoli : Tesla Plans $5 Billion U.S. Factory

Electric-car maker Tesla Motors is looking at sites in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas for an up to $5 billion battery factory that would allow it to produce 500,000 cars a year.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Penney Sees Sales Increasing in 2014

Penney said it expects its same-store sales to increase about 3% to 5% in the current quarter, as it also posted a narrower-than-expected loss for its fiscal fourth quarter.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Boeing Readies Secure Smartphone

Boeing has filed plans with the FCC for a secure smartphone designed for defense and security applications.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Blackstone Nears Deal for Versace Stake

Blackstone Group is close to getting its hands on a minority stake in Gianni Versace that could value the Italian fashion house at about €1.1 billion.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Best Buy Posts Sales Decline

Best Buy said its fiscal fourth-quarter sales fell, fulfilling the company's warning last month about a lackluster holiday-season performance.

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Edoardo Cignoli : AMC Networks's Earnings Soar on Ad-Revenue Growth

AMC Networks's fourth-quarter earnings surged as the media company posted stronger advertising revenue and fewer debt-related charges.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Kohl's Profit Falls 12% on Sales Drop

Kohl's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings fell 12%, as the retailer's sales were hurt by reduced traffic and lower levels of clearance merchandise during January, which offset modest growth in the previous two months.

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Edoardo Cignoli : TD Bank, CIBC Post Stronger Profits, Raise Dividends

Two of Canada's biggest five banks post better-than-expected profits and raise their dividends, helped by stronger results from their domestic retail banking divisions.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Dynegy Loss Narrows

Dynegy Inc. said its fourth-quarter loss narrowed as the power-generating company posted improvement in its coal and gas operations.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Mylan Earnings Rise on Specialty Segment Growth

Mylan Inc. said its fourth-quarter earnings rose 11% as the generic-drug company said revenue growth in its specialty segment and strength in its foreign generics business offset a decline in new product revenue.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Wendy's Profit Grows on Lower Expenses

Wendy'sCo. said its fourth-quarter earnings rose 25% as the fast-food chain offset a decline in revenue with lower expenses.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Huntington Ingalls Profit Rises 82%

Huntington Ingalls said its fourth-quarter earnings rose 82% as revenue and margins were buoyed by a revision to insurance recovery estimates.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Valeant Pharma Swings to Profit

Valeant Pharmaceuticals swung to a fourth-quarter profit as its revenue surged following its $8.7 billion acquisition of Bausch & Lomb.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Hilton Worldwide Profit Shrinks

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. said its fourth-quarter earnings shrank 57%, as the hotel operator posted some initial public offering-related costs, though revenue improved.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Sears Narrows Loss, Beats Street

Sears Holdings Corp. posted a fourth-quarter loss as steep drops in same-store sales hit its revenues, but the loss was narrower than a year earlier and beat analysts' expectations.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Sam's Club Testing Online Subscription Service

Sam's Club is testing a subscription service that lets customers order items like diapers and printer cartridges online, an offering similar to Amazon's Subscribe & Save program.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Obama Launches Program for Minority Youth

President Obama is launching a public-private program Thursday to provide economic and educational opportunities to disadvantaged black and Latino youth.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Lego Reports Slower Revenue Growth

Lego said it expects to grow slightly more than the lackluster global toy market in the coming years, after reporting slower revenue growth for 2013.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Versace Sells Minority Stake to Blackstone

Gianni Versace SpA has reached an agreement to sell a 20% stake to private-equity fund Blackstone LP in a deal that values the Italian fashion house at $1.37 billion.

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Edoardo Cignoli : China Unicom's Net Profit Jumps

China Unicom's net profit last year rose 47% from a year earlier, as it gained mobile subscribers and reduced handset subsidies.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Acciona Posts Record $2.7 Billion Loss

Spanish energy and infrastructure company Acciona posted a $2.70 billion net loss for 2013 after a massive charge on its renewable energy assets following deep cuts in subsidies.

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North Korea Displays Detained Missionary

A South Korean missionary held in North Korea appeared on state television Thursday and claimed he worked under Seoul's orders to topple the North's regime.

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ECB: Private-Sector Lending Falls Again

Lending to the private sector in the euro zone fell again at the start of the year, suggesting that the economic recovery in the region remains weak.

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EU Rules Spain Fuel Tax Unlawful

Spain's regional and central governments may have to refund as much as €13 billion in fuel tax to end-users after the EU's highest court said the tax was contrary to European law.

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Aquino Seeks Malaysian Investment

Strengthening economic ties and advancing peace efforts in the southern Philippines are likely to dominate President Benigno Aquino III's agenda as he began his first official visit to Malaysia on Thursday.

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Edoardo Cignoli : BAT Expects Profit Growth in 2014

British American Tobacco PLC said it expects a gradual improvement in the economic environment in 2014 as it reported a slight rise in full-year profit.

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Edoardo Cignoli : WPP's Organic Sales Rise 4.2%

Advertising and public relations group WPP said its organic sales rose 4.2% in the last quarter of 2013, topping rival Publicis Groupe, but its full-year operating margin target was missed.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Telefonica Earnings Beat Forecasts

Telefonica SA said fourth-quarter net profit more than tripled from the same period a year earlier, largely due to the absence of hefty write-downs that depressed earnings in 2012.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Nimble Air New Zealand Thrives

On the same day the Australian flag carrier Qantas announced 5,000 job cuts and a deep first-half loss, Air New Zealand boasted record profit in the six months to December—up 40% from a year earlier.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Moller-Maersk says Freight Rates to Fall

Danish shipping and oil giant A.P. Moller-Maersk said stringent cost cuts and increased volumes helped boost its container business, but it expects falling freight rates this year.

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Edoardo Cignoli : GDF Suez Posts 2013 Net Loss

French power group GDF Suez SA Thursday posted a massive net loss in 2013 after writing down its European assets by €14.9 billion.

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Thai PM's Supporters Plan Volunteer Militias

Armed Men Storm Crimea Parliament

Dozens of armed men stormed the parliament and local government buildings in Crimea, a region that has emerged as a flashpoint for tension following the ouster of Ukraine's president.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Ahold Pledges Cost Cuts as Profit Slips

Royal Ahold NV said Thursday that fourth-quarter net profit fell 10% because of divestments and as volumes and prices came under pressure.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Oil Search Raises $1.09 Billion, Buys Papua New Guinea Asset

Australia's fourth-largest listed oil producer has boosted its bets on an impoverished country soon to join the ranks of global gas producers.

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Japan Bank Taps Appetite for Tokyo Real Estate

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank says it is making a stronger push to broker real estate deals with Asian investors, as Japan's improving economy reignites interest in the country's property market.

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Indian Soldier Kills Five Colleagues, Self

An Indian soldier fired indiscriminately at his colleagues at an army camp in the Indian portion of Kashmir, killing five of them before fatally shooting himself.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Icahn Continues Push to Split PayPal from eBay

Carl Icahn said he will lay out a detailed case in the coming weeks for eBay to spin off its PayPal electronic-payments unit, as he continues to apply pressure on the company's management.

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U.S. Banks Raised 4Q Earnings, Had Fewer Reserves

The FDIC's report said banks increased fourth-quarter earnings as lower provisions against losses fueled earnings growth. The report counted fewer failures and less 'problem' banks and showed 'slow but steady improvement' in the industry.

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NATO Warns Afghanistan Over Security Agreement

A meeting of allied defense ministers opened with a warning to Afghanistan that without a signed security agreement NATO will withdraw its forces by the end of 2014, and a promise to help Ukraine push ahead with democratic reforms.

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Hezbollah Says Israeli Strike Hit Lebanon Base

This is the first time in several years Israeli planes have struck one of the group's positions in Lebanon, raising fears conflict might escalate.

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Germany Eases Hurdle to EU Vote

Germany's constitutional court struck down a 3% threshold for political parties to enter parliament in European elections.

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U.N. Bolsters Congo Mission

Extra troops sent to the Katanga province in an attempt to quell a worsening insurgency that has threatened the area's lucrative mining sector.

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Ecuador's President to Shuffle Cabinet

Ecuador President Rafael Correa asks for the resignation of his cabinet after the ruling Alianza Pais party suffered a setback in provincial and municipal elections.

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A Colombian Gem

In Medellin, using art to come back from the drug wars.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Marketing Chief Savitt Rises at Yahoo

A management shake-up at Yahoo has conferred more power on Kathy Savitt, a marketing executive who has quickly risen to become one of CEO Marissa Mayer's most trusted lieutenants.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Asiana Fined Over Crash Response

U.S. regulators fined Korean carrier Asiana Airlines $500,000 for taking up to five days to contact the families of passengers involved in a fatal plane crash last year in San Francisco.

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Edoardo Cignoli : TJX's Revenue Rises Less Than Expected

TJX said its fiscal fourth-quarter revenue increased less than expected and the retailer gave a soft outlook for the year.

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Edoardo Cignoli : U.S. Orders Tests of Rail Oil Shipments

Federal regulators issued emergency rules requiring extensive tests on crude oil moving by rail, concluding the system had become a hazard to public health and safety.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Law Firms Feel the Burn

Sharp revenue drops at two major U.S. law firms are highlighting the growing divide between the haves and have-nots in the stressed legal business.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Tesla, Panasonic Shares Up on Battery Talks

Shares in electric-car maker Tesla Motors jumped as much as 18% and Panasonic shares rose 7% on discussions between the two of a possible battery-production joint venture.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Cablevision Profit Falls 56%

Cablevision Systems Corp. said its fourth-quarter earnings fell 56% despite stronger revenue.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Rusal CEO: Mineral Export Ban Will Benefit Indonesia

The world's largest aluminum producer, United Co. Rusal PLC, says it accepts Indonesia's controversial move to restrict the export of mineral ores and will build a refinery to comply with the country's new laws.

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Edoardo Cignoli : SodaStream Earnings Sputter

SodaStream International reports a 91% drop in fourth-quarter profit, despite healthy revenue increases. Lower margins and higher expenses cut into the bottom line.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Target Profit Declines on Data Breach Fallout

Target said its profit plunged 46% over the year-end quarter, as the retailer absorbed the fallout from the massive holiday data breach and mounting losses from its push into Canada.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Bayer Plans Higher Dividend for 2013

Germany's Bayer AG said it would increase its 2013 dividend to €2.10 ($2.89) a share from €1.90 in 2012, ahead of its fourth-quarter results.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Toys 'R' Us Same-Store Sales Down

Toys "R" reported a 4.1% decline in its same-store sales for the fourth quarter, although that decline slowed from the 4.5% drop of a year earlier.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Interest Agreement Hits GE's 2013 Earnings

GE said a subsidiary will pay $1.7 billion to Shinsei Bank under an agreement related to interest payments made by customers of a Japanese consumer-finance business that General Electric Capital sold to the bank in 2008.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Lowe's Profit Up as Sales Continue to Grow

Lowe's Cos.'s fiscal fourth-quarter profit grew 6.3% and the company unveiled a $5 billion share buyback.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Japan Post Prepares for IPO

Japan's postal system unveiled a nearly $13 billion investment plan that it said would pave the way for a public offering next year.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Chesapeake Energy Swings to Loss

Chesapeake Energy Corp. swung to a fourth-quarter loss on asset-sale effects and other one-time items that masked the natural-gas producer's production and revenue growth.

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Edoardo Cignoli : A WhatsApp Rival That Makes Money

Kakao is rolling out dozens of services—from basic messaging, mobile gaming, Instagram-style photo sharing, and online shopping—on a user interface bursting with colors.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Cybersecurity Executive Is Critical of NSA

RSA executive Art Coviello suggested that the NSA wasn't upfront about what it would do with the cybersecurity firm's products.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Pentagon Engine Plan Aims to Preserve Industrial Base

The Pentagon has responded to concerns about defense cuts harming the U.S. military-industrial base by proposing support that could aid two unlikely beneficiaries: General Electric Co. and United Technologies Corp.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Obama to Propose Highway Program

President Barack Obama will propose a $302 billion program to support rebuilding and repairing the U.S.'s roads and bridges when he travels Wednesday to a historic rail station in St. Paul, Minn.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Bayer Says Bid for Algeta Successful

Bayer said its takeover offer for Norwegian cancer drug maker Algeta was successful, allowing the German firm to go forward with the $2.6 billion deal to strengthen its oncology business.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Credit Suisse Responds to Senate Report

Credit Suisse Group said it has drastically cleaned up its business after a Senate report alleged that it had helped U.S. citizens evade taxes.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Timely Movie Set to Prop Up Lego

The popularity of "The Lego Movie" may be coming at just the right time for the Danish toymaker, as the company is expected to report an abrupt slowdown in its U.S. business in 2013 after several years of massive sales gains.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Singapore Aims to Become Silicon Valley East

Singapore is pulling out all the stops to build its own version of Silicon Valley as it attempts to create a startup hub for Southeast Asia.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Tupperware Puts Its Eggs in Emerging Markets

Tupperware's CEO expects that at least 80% of revenue will come from emerging markets by 2019, up from about 60% recently, driven by a swelling middle class in countries such as Indonesia, China and Brazil.

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Edoardo Cignoli : AES Records Loss on Brazil Woes

AES Corp. badly missed revenue expectations in the fourth quarter as it dealt with a declining Brazilian business, and was negatively impacted by foreign-exchange rates.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Lanxess Warns of 2013 Loss

Lanxess said that impairments and restructuring charges had driven the German chemicals company to a loss in 2013.

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Edoardo Cignoli : BOE Policy Maker Touts Open Economy

A collapse in U.K. productivity may start to reverse as the global financial system heals and world trade picks up, said Bank of England policy maker Ben Broadbent.

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Edoardo Cignoli : ITV Seeks Acquisitions as Profit Rises

ITV said it would continue to look for acquisitions as it posted a rise in net profit on higher revenue, boosted by its production and distribution business.

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Edoardo Cignoli : New Westfield May List in U.S., London

Australia's Westfield Group, one of the world's biggest shopping mall owners, is considering listing overseas after its planned break-up, its chief executive said.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Solvay Posts Sharply Lower Net Income

Belgian chemical and pharmaceutical company Solvay reported sharply lower net income of €25 million for the fourth quarter, down from €198 million a year earlier, with net sales down 5% at €2.42 billion.

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Ukraine Breaks Up Antiriot Unit

Ukraine's acting interior minister has signed an order dissolving the feared Berkut—a special antiriot unit of the police that had been blamed for some of the worst abuses during Kiev's recent wave of violence.

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martedì 25 febbraio 2014

Edoardo Cignoli : Airbus Plans A320 Boost

Airbus Group said it would raise the production rate of its top-selling A320 single-aisle jet, as the company posted a strong improvement in its 2013 earnings thanks to sharply increased aircraft deliveries.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Telekom Austria Forecasts Lower Revenue

Telekom Austria expects lower revenue this year after posting a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2013.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Macy's Profit Rises Despite Low Sales

Weaker than expected January sales left Macy's Inc. grappling with excess inventory, denting what had otherwise been a strong holiday for the retailer.

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Edoardo Cignoli : AB InBev Posts Profit Surge

Anheuser-Busch InBev reported a 47% increase fourth-quarter profit, driven by strong performance Brazil and cost cutting in Mexico in the wake of the company's takeover of brewer Grupo Modelo.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Holcim Profit Boosted by Mild Winter

Holcim reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings that were boosted by a mild winter in Europe that allowed a longer building season and on cost-cutting.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Obama Weighs Four Options for Revamping NSA Surveillance

Administration lawyers have presented the White House with four options for restructuring the NSA's phone-surveillance program, from ditching it altogether to running it through the telephone companies.

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Australia Pledges Support for Drought-Hit Farmers

The Australian government has pledged to give financial support to drought-stricken farmers, many of whom are still reeling from the effects of a eight-year-long dry spell.

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Data Harvesting Worries Farmers

Companies are revving up sales of crop-boosting 'prescriptive planting' technology, but some farmers fear letting go of data about their fields.

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Oats Get Stuck in Canada

Canada's monthslong grain-shipping backlog is pinching incomes for farmers and sending oat-futures prices soaring in the U.S.

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Proxy Fight Tests Impenetrability of REITs

The widespread belief that activist campaigns and hostile takeovers can't win in the world of real-estate investment trusts may soon be upended as CommonWealth faces a difficult proxy fight.

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Will Australians Get Their Kicks on Route 39?

Australian boosters hope to reposition a nondescript highway as an homage to U.S. Route 66.

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Photos of the Day: Feb. 23

In today's pictures, a panda arrives in Brussels, protesters take cover during clashes in Venezuela, a man takes a photograph during the closing ceremony of the Sochi Olympics, and more.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Martha Stewart Earnings Soar on Lower Operating Expenses

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's fourth-quarter earnings soar as lower operating expenses offset major declines in publishing and broadcasting revenue.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Hyundai Plans European Push

South Korean car maker is making further moves on its European rivals and will take two high-profile models to next week's Geneva Motor Show.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Is Facebook's WhatsApp Deal Crazy?

The Game: Dennis K. Berman's initial reaction to Facebook's WhatsApp deal was disbelief bordering on laughter. Then he turned his heart off and turned his spreadsheet on.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Lilly Diabetes Drug Comparable to Market Leader

Lilly said an experimental, once-weekly drug for Type 2 diabetes was comparable to Novo Nordisk's once-daily Victoza in reducing a measure of blood sugar in a patient study.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Macy's Fourth-Quarter Net $811 Million

Macy's 4Q Same-Store Sales Up 1.4%

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Edoardo Cignoli : Bank of Montreal Profit Climbs 2%

Canada's fourth-largest lender by assets posted a better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter profit Tuesday on a strong performance from its domestic personal and commercial banking operations and lower loan-loss provisions.

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Edoardo Cignoli : EU: Ahlstrom, Munksjö Misled Regulators

European regulators issued a formal complaint against Ahlstrom and Munksjö for providing misleading information regarding their planned merger.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Fresenius Medical Care Shares Dive on Downbeat Outlook

The dialysis provider cited U.S. health-care budget reductions for its disappointing guidance.

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Thai Talks Begin After Violent Weekend

Tentative talks aimed at ending Thailand's political impasse have begun, facilitators and participants said, a day after the country's army chief again ruled out military intervention.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Pentagon Budget Plan Seen Boosting Contractors

The Pentagon budget plan would reverse a four-year slide in its weapons-buying and research budget, bolstering signs of a rebound in business for defense contractors.

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Edoardo Cignoli : International Growth Continues Benefiting Domino's

Domino's Pizza said its profit grew 19% as the pizza chain's international business continued to show strength, though its domestic stores lagged in comparison.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Cracker Barrel Profit Improves

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. posted a slight drop in fiscal second-quarter revenue but still reported a 5.4% rise in profit thanks to lower costs.

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Edoardo Cignoli : American Tower Revenue Up on Strong Rental Business

American Tower REIT said its fourth-quarter revenue rose as its rental and management segment improved, but higher expenses weighed on the company's bottom line.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Sanderson Farms Swings to Profit

Sanderson Farms Inc. said it swung to a fiscal first-quarter profit as lower feed prices offset the effect of mixed poultry market prices.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Home Depot Says Earnings Fall, but Dividend Increased

Home-improvement retailer Home Depot said fourth-quarter earnings declined, and the company also raised its quarterly dividend.

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Edoardo Cignoli : T-Mobile US Loss Widens on Higher Expenses

T-Mobile US Inc. said its fourth-quarter loss widened, as higher expenses offset growth in new customers and revenue.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Toll Brothers Reports Surge in Profit

Toll Brothers Inc., the largest U.S. luxury homebuilder, reported a jump in quarterly profit, taking advantage of recovery in the housing market.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Office Depot Loss Widens on Merger Expenses, Weaker Margins

Office Depot said its earnings loss widened sharply on expenses related to its recent merger with OfficeMax and other items, as well as weaker margins.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Chinese Shippers Form Alliance

Cosco and China Shipping, the two dominant shipping operators in China, are putting behind their intense rivalry to form a strategic alliance amid rock-bottom freight rates.

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U.K. Businesses Pay Down Debt

U.K. businesses repaid debt for a tenth time in 12 months in January, suggesting they are not yet confident enough to approach banks to finance new investments.

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South Africa GDP Rises in 2013

South Africa's economy grew more than expected in the fourth quarter but failed to achieve a 2% expansion across 2013, data shows.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Qantas Under Pressure as Losses Mount

Qantas has been left bloodied by its market-share battle with Virgin Australia. Unions are braced for news of more layoffs this week.

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Edoardo Cignoli : BlackBerry to Launch Sub-$200 Phone

At the Mobile World Congress, BlackBerry gave a glimpse at a new low-cost smartphone aimed for Southeast Asia, and said it plans to offer a new retro-styled device with a keyboard.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Orange, Microsoft Talk Dailymotion Tie-Up

Orange is in talks with U.S. giant Microsoft over a possible partnership for the French company's online-video website Dailymotion.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Icahn Targets Silicon Valley Directors' Club

Activist investor Carl Icahn stepped up his attack on eBay, accusing the online retailer of overlooking conflicts of interest on its board in what amounts to a broadside against a common practice in Silicon Valley.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Great Wall Motor Postpones Plan for Thailand Plant

Chinese auto maker Great Wall Motor postpones plans to build a sport-utility vehicle plant in Thailand, citing political unrest in that country.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Randgold Commissions Kibali Sulphide Circuit

Gold mining company Randgold is commissioning the sulphide circuit at the Kibali gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Cigna Enters Indian Health Insurance Market

American insurer Cigna announced its debut in India's underpenetrated health insurance sector, in a joint venture with south Indian conglomerate TTK Group.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Vivendi Profit Rises but Sales Slip

Vivendi said net profit rose more than tenfold last year, boosted by the sale of most of its stake in videogame maker Activision Blizzard, but sales continued to suffer at the group's French phone business SFR.

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Edoardo Cignoli : BASF Flags Patchy Recovery

BASF, the world's largest chemical company by sales, said fourth-quarter profit rose but it expects only a slight earnings increase this year as it faces a patchy economic recovery.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Ranbaxy Stops Ingredient Production at Two Facilities

Indian drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories said it is temporarily halting ingredient production at two of its facilities. Ranbaxy has come under scrutiny from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for lax manufacturing norms.

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lunedì 24 febbraio 2014

Trans-Pacific Talks End Without Deal

Trade talks between 12 nations that are a negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership have ended in Singapore without reaching an agreement.

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Afghans Mourn 21 Slain Soldiers

Afghans mourned the 21 soldiers who were killed when attacked by the Taliban in a remote outpost over the weekend. The incident sparked an unexpected wave of popular outrage.

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Germany's Center-Right Endorses Luxembourg's Juncker for EU Chief

The former Luxembourg prime minister a clear favourite to be the European People's Party's candidate, but polls still put the European Socialists ahead.

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Russian Court Jails Seven Activists

A Russian court has sentenced seven activists to prison terms ranging from 30 months to four years after they were convicted of being involved in a "mass riot" during an anti-Kremlin protest in 2012.

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Brazil Consumer Confidence Lowest Since May 2009

Economists expect Brazil's 2014 to be another year of tepid economic expansion, at about 1.5% growth.

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Edoardo Cignoli : China Group Forecasts Rise in Steel Output

China is projecting fresh increases this year in steelmaking volume and iron-ore imports, underlining the sector's cautiously optimistic outlook on the country's economy as well as the difficulty in retrenching the industry.

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China Plays Down Border Dispute with India

China played down a long-simmering border dispute with India, brushing off a blunt comment by the front-runner to become India's next prime minister that Beijing is set on territorial expansion.

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Uganda President Signs Antigay Bill

President Yoweri Museveni signed an antigay bill into law, setting the stage for a showdown with Western donors and rights activists opposed to the legislation.

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Thai Prime Minister Vows Not to Resign

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra vowed not to resign amid pressure from antigovernment protests, while the army chief reiterated that the military has no plan to intervene to end the stalemate.

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Egypt's Interim Government Resigns

Egypt's military-backed interim prime minister announced that he and his government had submitted their resignations to the nation's president.

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Italy's Renzi Pledges to Pay All Arrears

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi spoke of "haste and boldness" as primary attributes of his new government before winning a confidence vote, pledging that the Italian state would pay down all of its commercial arrears.

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North Korean Ship Strays Into South's Waters

South Korea said a North Korean warship crossed into its waters late Monday, in the first reported maritime incursion of the new year.

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Rohingya Discrimination is Myanmar Official Policy, Report Says

Leaked documents show that Myanmar's government has in place a range of discriminatory policies against the minority Rohingya Muslims, a human rights group says in a new report.

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Inside the Showdown Atop Pimco

After clashing with Pimco co-founder Bill Gross, CEO Mohamed El-Erian decided to leave the fund giant in March.

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Zuckerberg: WhatsApp Worth Over $19 Billion

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg said WhatsApp, the messaging service Facebook agreed to buy last week for $19 billion, is worth more than what the company will pay because it has the potential to reach one billion users.

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Wanted: Bitcoin Cop in Tokyo

Investors at Mt. Gox are looking for guidance from local authorities on how to get their bitcoin back, but without success, highlighting a regulatory vacuum.

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RBS Works at Pleasing Master, Clients

Royal Bank of Scotland has corporate bankers spending at least two days a year working for a customer. It is an example of the pains the government-owned U.K. bank is taking to try to appease its masters and customers after six years of withering criticism.

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Edoardo Cignoli : HTC Unveils New Mid-Tier Device

The new Desire 816 is part of the company's efforts to counter competition from low-priced handset makers in China.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Chinese Bid for Glencore Mine Delayed

Talks between Glencore Xstrata PLC and the Chinese buyers of its Las Bambas copper mine have hit a snag over the price.

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U.S. Fugitive Killed in Israeli Jail

Samuel Sheinbein, who fled to Israel in 1997 after being charged with the murder of a teenager in Maryland, was killed on Sunday after he opened fire on Israeli prison guards, officials said.

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Three Killed in Thailand Blast

Three people were killed and dozens injured in a blast near an antigovernment protest in Thailand's capital on Sunday, as the country's political divisions turn increasingly violent.

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Scottish Independence Camps Battle Over North Sea Oil

Prime Minister David Cameron stepped up his bid to convince Scots to stay in the U.K. with a pledge to support declining North Sea oil and gas extraction, but nationalists said the industry would be better managed by an independent Scotland.

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Greece to Resume Talks With Troika

Greece was due to resume long drawn-out talks with a troika of international inspectors Monday, with the government hoping for a quick deal that would unlock a fresh aid tranche for the country but without any painful new cutbacks ahead of dual local and European elections this spring.

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On the Medal Stand, the Russian Bear Is Back

Team Russia went on a late tear in Sochi to close the Olympics on top of the medal count.

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Closing Time at the Olympics

The 2014 Winter Olympics ended Sunday with a sparkling closing ceremony infused with Russian pride.

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At Sochi, Athletes' Criticism of Russia's Antigay Laws Grew Quieter

Before the Sochi Games, a number of Olympic athletes pointedly spoke out against Russia's controversial gay 'propaganda' laws. Once the Games got under way, the public criticism all but went quiet.

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Edoardo Cignoli : QEP Resources Taps Industry Vet as Independent Director

QEP Resources Inc. appointed energy industry veteran William L. Thacker as an independent director to assist in the separation of its field-services business.

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Draghi Highlights Importance of March ECB Meeting

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi signaled the central bank's March policy meeting could be critical in determining whether the ECB will provide more stimulus.

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Russia to Delay Promised Ukraine Bailout

Russia will delay a bailout for Ukraine after the collapse of the government in Kiev, but the International Monetary Fund could help the country return to financial stability.

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Afghans Mourn 21 Slain Soldiers

Germany's Center-Right Endorses Luxembourg's Juncker for EU Chief

The former Luxembourg prime minister a clear favourite to be the European People's Party's candidate, but polls still put the European Socialists ahead.

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Russian Court Jails Seven Activists

Brazil Consumer Confidence Lowest Since May 2009

Economists expect Brazil's 2014 to be another year of tepid economic expansion, at about 1.5% growth.

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China Plays Down Border Dispute with India

G-20 Leaders Back Growth Plan

Finance leaders of the world's largest economies backed a plan to boost world-wide growth by more than $2 trillion over the next four years.

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Uganda President Signs Antigay Bill

Thai Prime Minister Vows Not to Resign

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra says she won't resign amid growing pressure from antigovernment street protests; meanwhile, Thailand's army chief said the country's military has no plans to intervene in the political standoff.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Icahn Claims Governance Lapses at EBay

Activist investor Carl Icahn said he has discovered multiple lapses in corporate governance at eBay, including conflicts of interest among the Internet company's board.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Vodafone Seeks Arbitration in India Tax Fight

Vodafone Group PLC, locked in a $2 billion tax fight with the Indian government, has asked for arbitration proceedings under a bilateral investment treaty.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Volkswagen Shares Plunge on Outlook, Scania Deal

Volkswagen's shares plunged after it gave a cautious outlook and offered what is seen as an expensive bid for Scania.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Lilly Agrees to Buy Animal Health Firm

Lilly agreed to acquire a privately held animal health products company as the drug maker tries to expand its poultry presence.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Men's Wearhouse Boosts Offer for Jos. A. Bank

The men's retailer said could raise its bid for Jos. A Bank to $65 a share, if its rival were to drop its bid for Eddie Bauer.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Verizon Forecasts Higher Margins

Verizon, days after taking full control of Verizon Wireless, updated its financial outlook and said it plans to create a product development unit.

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Edoardo Cignoli : TriQuint, RF Micro to Merge

Chip companies TriQuint and RF Micro agreed to merge, forming a new company with a broader range of mobile-related products and services.

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Edoardo Cignoli : WhatsApp Aims for Voice Product

WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum said the messaging service would add a voice product in the second quarter of the year, and said he is aiming to increase users from about 465 million currently to one billion to two billion.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Daimler Truck Sales Rose in January

The rise was boosted by demand in the U.S., Asia and Western Europe.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Rio Tinto's Walsh Still Faces Major Challenges Ahead

After a year at the helm of Rio Tinto PLC, Chief Executive Sam Walsh has trimmed the mining's giant's ballooning debt, sold off noncore assets and promised to slash capital spending 38% over the next two years.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Sina Plans U.S. IPO for Weibo

Chinese Internet company Sina Corp is planning to raise around $500 million in a U.S. initial public offering of its Weibo social--media platform in the second quarter.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Lamborghini China Sees Slowing Market Growth

The head of Volkswagen's Lamborghini brand in China expects the overall market growth for super sports cars in China to slow.

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Egypt's Cabinet Resigns

Egypt's interim prime minister says his cabinet has resigned after less than a year in power.

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Italy's Renzi to Set Out Agenda

Italy's new Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is due to lay out his governing agenda with a speech to the Senate, where his new government will face a confidence vote late in the evening.

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Taiwan Considers Tax Increase

Taiwan's government, running a deficit budget for the sixth straight year, plans to increase taxes on high earners and financial institutions, as the export-dependent economy is showing more signs of picking up.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Bayer Clinches Algeta Deal

German drugs maker gets acceptances for over 92% of Algeta's share capital.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Las Vegas Sands' Adelson Ready for Big Investment in Japan

Chief executive of Nevada-based company ready to spend 'whatever it takes.'

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Ukraine Opens Criminal Case Into 'Mass Murder'

Ukraine's Interior Ministry declared ousted President Viktor Yanukovych a fugitive and said it was opening a criminal case into the "mass murder" of civilians stemming from violent clashes in the capital last week that left dozens dead.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Chesapeake May Shed Unit

Chesapeake Energy is pursuing strategic alternatives for its oilfield services unit, including a spinoff or sale.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Philippines' BDO to Buy Deutsche Bank Unit

BDO UnibankIthe Philippines' largest bank by assets, said Monday it has signed a deal to acquire Deutsche Bank's Philippine trust business.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Boart Longyear Considers its Options as Exploration Dries Up

The world's biggest provider of drilling services for the mining sector is considering a breakup to weather a global downturn in resources spending.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Mothercare CEO to Depart

Baby-products retailer Mothercare said its chief executive, Simon Calver, will leave the company at the end of next month, adding that it expects its full-year results to be in line with market forecasts.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Essar Rejects $1.5 Billion Buyout

Essar Energy said the 70-pence-a-share offer received from its largest shareholder Essar Global Fund Ltd. undervalues the company and its prospects.

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domenica 23 febbraio 2014

Ecuador Opposition Gains in Vote, Polls Show

This country's two most populous cities, Quito and Guayaquil, were set to elect mayors from opposition parties on Sunday in votes that President Rafael Correa called a setback for his ruling Alianza Pais party.

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Fund for Bangladesh Victims Raises Initial Cash

Five international companies made the first contributions to a fund set up to compensate victims of a Bangladeshi factory collapse, labor groups and Bangladesh government officials said.

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Russia Wins Gold in Biathlon Men's Relay

Russia scored an upset victory in the men's 4x7.5km biathlon relay, winning gold in a thrilling final stretch as the favorite Norway simultaneously collapsed and failed to medal.

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Stock Investors Like the View in Europe

Investors have been buying European stock funds, focusing on a brightening economic outlook and low interest rates.

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Bringing Home the Gold

Indians coming home after working in other countries are being used as couriers to thwart import restrictions and legally bring gold into the country.

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Banks Take Another 'Piece of Flesh' of Texas Utility

Seven years after they helped arrange financing for the $45 billion takeover of Energy Future Holdings, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley are set to gain again, this time from the Texas utility's bankruptcy.

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Supply Worries Boost Sugar Prices

Sugar prices are climbing as projections from industry groups add to anxieties that there might be less of the sweetener to go around.

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As Ukrainian President Flailed, Allies Jumped Ship

Viktor Yanukovych was abandoned in droves by his closest political allies, driving him out of power and into hiding.

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Artists Bridge Divide Between Cuba, U.S.

Dual art exhibits in Florida and Havana underscore the growing cultural ties between the countries, facilitated by each loosening travel restrictions in recent years.

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India's Modi Talks Tough on China

The front-runner to become India's next prime minister traveled to a town near the country's disputed Himalayan border with China over the weekend and bluntly warned Beijing to abandon its territorial ambitions.

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Protesters in Venezuela Press Government

Marking three weeks of spreading protests, antigovernment demonstrators turned out again in the capital and other cities, pledging to keep up pressure on President Nicolás Maduro and his leftist government.

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After Hype, It's Showtime for Renzi

Europe File: Newly installed Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's career now depends on delivering the overhauls that he accused his predecessor, Enrico Letta, of failing to deliver.

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China's State-Owned Sector Gets New Boost

The Outlook: Expect China's leaders to insist on a big state role in sectors they deem strategic when the officials lay out their economic plans for the coming year at a session of the country's largely toothless legislature.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Starboard Wants Vote On Red Lobster Spinoff

Starboard Value LP hopes a shareholder vote will stop Darden Restaurants' plan to spin off Red Lobster.

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West Rushes to Stabilize Ukraine

The Obama administration worked with the EU to forge a much-needed financial bailout of Ukraine, but also extended an olive branch to Russia by inviting it to join the effort.

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Crimea Remains Russian Bastion in Ukraine

Some ethnic Russians have started forming militias as a show of strength in the region, which has been largely impervious to the uprising on Kiev's Independence Square.

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How Mexico Nabbed a Drug Kingpin

Mexico captured the world's most sought after drug lord, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, after a series of arrests brought them close to his inner circle.

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Rebel Power Struggle in Syria Deepens

Al Qaeda's top emissary in Syria was killed by rival Islamist rebels in a suicide bombing, deepening the violent power struggle between extremist groups that has undermined the battle to unseat President Bashar al-Assad.

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Reversal in Kiev Dims Putin's Olympic Glory

Russia won the most Olympic medals—but a strange cocktail of circumstances in Sochi and Ukraine took some of the luster off the results for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Mining for Gold at Minus 45 Celsius

The Meadowbank project, a gold mine near the Arctic Circle, is one test of whether miners can overcome the harsh elements and remote location to unlock the region's resources.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Jobs Open Up for Law Grads

Offer rates for summer 2013 interns climb closer to the level before the financial crisis.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Combustion Risks High in Railborne Crude

Crude oil from North Dakota's Bakken Shale contains several times the combustible gases as oil from elsewhere, raising new questions about the safety of shipping crude by rail.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Boeing Machinists in St. Louis Approve Extension

Boeing's machinists at its St. Louis defense plant agreed to a contract extension that moves unionized workers away from a defined benefit retirement plan.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Cinven to Buy Medpace for $915 Million

CCMP Capital Advisors LLC has struck a deal to sell clinical-research firm Medpace Inc. to European private-equity firm Cinven for about $915 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Kering Remains Upbeat Amid Costly Luxury Makeover

Kering expressed confidence about the year ahead, despite a sharp drop in profit for 2013 and new signs of China's waning appetite for luxury goods hitting its flagship brand, Gucci.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Ford Expects China Sales to Top One Million

Ford Motor expects its sales pace in China to exceed the overall industry this year, putting it on track to sell more than a million vehicles there for the first time.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Telecoms Dig In Over Net Neutrality

Telecoms in Europe and the U.S. are escalating a battle with tech firms over net neutrality, requirements to treat all Internet traffic equally.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Is Italy's Garment Know-How Fading Out?

The fashion world's race to reach ultrarich shoppers is leaving some of Italy's vaunted leather and garment manufacturers high and dry.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Chip Makers Vie to Power Faster Mobile Networks

Chip makers are racing to deliver the next major advance in cellular networks, egged on by Qualcomm Inc. and rivals eager to reduce its dominance in the sector.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Discovery Readies Bid for U.K.'s Channel 5

Discovery Communications is preparing a bid for U.K. broadcaster Channel 5, as the U.S. cable-channel owner looks to continue its rapid growth in international markets.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Blue Harbour Takes 2.5% Stake in Tribune

An activist hedge fund has taken a stake in Tribune Co. and is discussing with its management strategic moves it believes will boost the formerly bankrupt media company's shares, people familiar with the matter said.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Mobile Carriers Face an Unclear Call

The telecom industry is getting ready for its biggest get-together of the year. Meanwhile, it's never been less clear what it means to be a mobile-phone company.

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Estonian PM to Resign

Estonia's Prime Minister Andrus Ansip will resign March 4 to allow a successor to build support ahead of elections next year.

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North Korea Rejects U.N. Accusations of Rights Abuses

North Korea said that it "categorically rejects" a high-profile United Nations report that accused the regime of widespread crimes against humanity.

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Mexico Received Record FDI in 2013

Mexico received a record $35.2 billion in foreign direct investment in 2013.

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Europe Readies New Ukraine Aid

European governments, reacting to fast-moving events in Ukraine and the ouster of its president, revived plans to offer a large aid package to the country—but insisted funds would come only with pledges of major economic overhauls.

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EU Closes Probe of Spanish Subsidies

European antitrust authorities have quietly closed a seven-year investigation into energy subsidies for Spanish industry, a move that potentially saves local companies billions of euros as the country tentatively emerges from a deep recession.

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Stalled Spending Chokes Mexico's Growth

Mexico posted its worst economic performance in 2013 since the global recession of 2009, thanks in part to massive government spending delays that businesses struggled to overcome.

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Anti-Putin Activists Convicted

A Moscow court convicted eight antigovernment activists of rioting during a 2012 protest against Vladimir Putin.

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Mexico's Most-Wanted Drug Lord Captured

Mexico's most-wanted drug lord, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, was captured, ending the run of a peasant farmer who built a drug empire that made him a billionaire.

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Two Killed in Thailand Blast

Two people were killed and dozens were injured after an explosion near an antigovernment rally site in Bangkok.

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U.S. Fugitive Killed in Israeli Jail

Taliban Attack Kills 21 Afghan Soldiers

Taliban insurgents assaulted a checkpoint in eastern Afghanistan, leaving at least 21 soldiers dead and six missing. It was the deadliest single incident for the Afghan army in at least a year.

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Thousands Rally for Press Freedoms in Hong Kong

The rally is part of continued unease in Hong Kong about the influence of mainland China, which journalists' committees and demonstrators believe is putting pressure on Hong Kong's traditionally freewheeling press.

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Rousseff Remains Favorite to Win Brazil Re-Election

The Datafolha polling institute said Ms. Rousseff has recovered much of the support she had lost in the wake of mass street protests last year.

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Greece to Resume Talks With Bailout Inspectors

Closing Time at the Olympics

The 2014 Winter Olympics ended Sunday with a sparkling closing ceremony infused with Russian pride.

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At Sochi, Athletes' Criticism of Russia's Antigay Laws Grew Quieter

Before the Sochi Games, a number of Olympic athletes pointedly spoke out against Russia's controversial gay 'propaganda' laws. Once the Games got underway, the public criticism all but went quiet.

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Russia Takes Gold in Four-Man Bobsled

Russia won the four-man bobsled on Sunday, completing a stellar final day of competition at the Olympics for the host nation while defending champions from the U.S. picked up the bronze.

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Dutch Sweep Golds in Men's and Women's Speedskating Team Pursuit

The Netherlands sets an Olympic record with eight gold medals in a single sport.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Spanish Bottler, Unions Headed for Bigger Clash Over Plant Closures

Coca-Cola Iberian and its workers appear likely to wind up in court over a simmering dispute about plant closures and job cuts.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Netflix to Pay Comcast to End Web Traffic Jam

Netflix has agreed to pay Comcast to ensure Netflix movies and TV shows stream smoothly to Comcast customers, a landmark agreement that could set a precedent for Netflix's dealings with other broadband providers.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Microsoft Broadens Number of Makers of Windows Phones

Microsoft wants more cheaper Windows-based smartphones to boost sales of an operating system that still lags behind those of Google Inc. and Apple Inc.

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Russia to Delay Promised Ukraine Bailout

Draghi Highlights Importance of March ECB Meeting

sabato 22 febbraio 2014

Stocks Recover, but Face a Rough Ride

Bull markets historically become more volatile as they age, analysts say.

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G-20 Leaders Back Plan for Global Growth

Finance leaders of the world's largest economies backed a plan to boost world-wide growth by more than $2 trillion over the next four years.

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Antigovernment Protests Continue in Venezuela

Antigovernment protests in Venezuela maintained momentum on Saturday with thousands of protesters hitting the streets.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Samsung Reveals New Smartwatch

Samsung Electronics Co. announced early Sunday the release of its Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch, running on a Samsung-backed operating system called Tizen.

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Seoul and Canberra in Currency Swap Accord

South Korea and Australia have struck a three-year currency-swap deal worth up to $4.5 billion to boost bilateral trade and bolster safeguards against financial-market turbulence.

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Singapore Keeps Property Curbs, Boosts Social Spending

Singapore will keep property-sector cooling measures in place for the time being, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said in his budget speech, even as real-estate prices show signs of stabilizing.

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Ukrainians Flock to President's Mansion

Ukrainians flocked by the thousands Saturday to see the opulent compound of their former President Viktor Yanukovych.

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East Timor Engine May Be Low on Gas

Revenue from oil and gas is said to support 90% of East Timor's budget—but now it looks as though the gas is not as abundant as previously thought.

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South Korea Urges Japan Not to Rely on Yen Weakness

South Korea's finance minister urged Japan to push ahead with structural reforms rather than relying on yen weakness to spur its economy.

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Japan Scientists to Detail Stem-Cell Work

A top Japanese research institute said it will release more details about the methods it used to create stem cells, after the work was questioned.

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Russia Stung By Ally's Defeat in Ukraine

The dramatic collapse on Saturday of the authority of pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych in Ukraine looks like a major reversal for the Kremlin, pulling Russia's southern neighbor toward Europe just weeks after it appeared Moscow had succeeded in drawing Kiev back into its embrace.

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Ecuador's Correa Faces Test in Regional Elections

Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa is seeking to strengthen his hold on power and secure continuity for his government's policies when voters turn out across the country Sunday to elect thousands of local officials, including the mayors of Ecuador's two biggest cities.

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Egyptian Police Acquitted in Killing of Protesters

An Egyptian court acquitted six police officers charged with killing 83 protesters during the country's 2011 revolution, the latest in a string of trials that rights group say failed to hold the country's security forces accountable for demonstrators' deaths.

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U.N. Wants More Humanitarian Aid for Syria

The United Nations Security Council on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution calling for increased humanitarian aid to Syria, including across international borders.

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New Italy Leader Takes On Next Overhaul

Matteo Renzi was set to become Italy's prime minister on Saturday, capping the rise of a man who has parlayed success in challenging the Tuscan establishment into a political phenomenon.

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Penalty For Defying Village Rules: Rape

Village councils in rural India illegally enforce traditional rules for women with penalties including rape, showing the limits of new legislation aimed at protecting women in the face of deep cultural resistance.

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Protesters Take Control of Kiev

Government authority appeared to melt away Saturday, leaving protesters to take control of the capital's center. President Viktor Yanukovych left the capital for a city in the Russian-speaking east and said he would work to prevent the country from splitting up.

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Cyprus Coalition Partner Withdraws Support

Cyprus' junior coalition partner Diko has completed the most decisive step in withdrawing its support for the government in a dispute over talks to end a 40 year split on the island.

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South Sudan Evacuates Oil Workers

South Sudan on Saturday started evacuating scores of foreign oil workers from Upper Nile State, as government troops battled to halt a rebel advance in the flash point state, threatening a full crude production shutdown.

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Pope Appoints 19 New Cardinals

Pope Francis created 19 new cardinals, some hailing from the poorest corners of the world, putting his stamp on the group of advisors who will help him decide on a raft of upcoming reforms.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Apple, Samsung Fail to Settle U.S. Patent Case

Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. failed to agree on a settlement in their patent dispute in the U.S.Without an agreement, Apple and Samsung will continue to fight it out in global courts over patent infringement and will face each other again in court in March.

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venerdì 21 febbraio 2014

Gains Scored by IPOs Encourage Others

Newly public companies have emerged as a bright spot for investors amid a nearly flat performance this year in the U.S. stock market.

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Is Real Estate Still a Good Buy?

Buying a home is no longer a no-brainer, whether you are buying as an investment or to live in it.

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Dow Ends 2-Week Winning Streak

U.S. stocks edged lower Friday, with the S&P 500 posting a weekly loss and snapping a two-week winning streak.

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Australia to Buy Boeing Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Canberra said it would buy eight maritime patrol aircraft in a $3.6 billion deal the conservative government denied was aimed at countering China's growing naval strength in the region.

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Dutch Politician Calls on Euroskeptic Parties to Unite

A leading critic of the European Union called on fellow euroskeptic parties to join forces to reassert national sovereignty against Brussels.

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Slippery Slope: It's the Wax, Norway Says, When Skiers Mess Up

As Norway's fortunes in the Sochi Games waned, it became clear to many Norwegians who was to blame: the guy in charge of waxing.

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Alain Ducasse: Cooking with Kids

The chef on his global kitchens, his new children's cookbook and how Chinese diners are like the French.

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In Paris, the Works of Comic-Book Artist Alex Ross

Alex Ross, who has portrayed classic characters from Batman to Wonder Woman, is the subject of a show at the Mona Bismarck Center in Paris.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Agrium Profit Falls 72% on Lower Crop Nutrient Prices

Canadian supplier of agriculture products reports a 72% drop in fourth-quarter earnings as it continues to grapple with lower crop nutrient prices in its wholesale operations.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Oil Trader Vitol Bets Big in Australia

Vitol's $2.6 billion deal to buy Royal Dutch Shell's Australian downstream assets stands to strengthen the oil trader's position in an attractive market.

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Iran Nuclear Talks Gain Momentum

Diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program gained momentum on two key fronts Thursday, but the advancement was tempered by differences over the scope of negotiations in coming months.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Telecom Firms Race to Beat EU Cuts to Roaming Fees

Many of Europe's biggest carriers are racing to roll out no-roaming packages as the European Union is set to further reduce many of the cellphone roaming fees that have long angered travelers across the continent.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Fannie Mae Reports $84 Billion Annual Profit

Fannie Mae reported an annual profit of $84 billion for 2013, a banner year in which strong home-price gains in housing markets across the U.S. powered the mortgage-finance giant to an astounding rebound.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Valeo's Bullish Autos Outlook Turbocharges Stock Price

Shares in the French car-parts supplier surged 14% Friday after it declared a sharply higher dividend and forecast strong sales growth.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Dish Profit Up as Subscriber Rolls Grow

Dish Network Corp.'s fourth-quarter profit jumped 38% as it added subscribers to both its pay-TV and broadband services.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Givaudan in Talks to Buy Soliance

The Swiss manufacturer of flavors and fragrances said it was seeking to buy a French company that makes ingredients for cosmetics.

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Singapore Keeps Property Curbs, Boosts Social Spending

Edoardo Cignoli : Berkshire's Oriental Trading to Buy SmileMakers

Berkshire Hathaway's Oriental Trading agreed to acquire SmileMakers from Staples Inc. for an undisclosed sum, expanding its direct retail offerings of toys and novelty gifts into dentists' and doctors' offices.

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Thai Leader Hits Back at Critical Panel

Embattled Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra fought back on Thursday, accusing the anticorruption agency that alleges she mismanaged a multibillion-dollar rice subsidy of appearing biased and in a rush to judgment.

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South Korea Urges Japan Not to Rely on Yen Weakness

South Korea's finance minister urged Japan to push ahead with structural reforms rather than relying on yen weakness to spur its economy.

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Japan Scientists to Detail Stem-Cell Work

A top Japanese research institute said it will release more details about the methods it used to create stem cells, after the work was questioned.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Eramet Scraps Dividend, Postpones Nickel Mine

The French metals company said on Friday that falling nickel prices were to blame for its 2013 net loss and decision to postpone the Indonesian project.

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Edoardo Cignoli : New Glaxo COPD Drug Advances

An experimental drug from GlaxoSmithKline to relieve symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, was recommended for marketing approval in Europe, the drug maker said Friday.

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Edoardo Cignoli : GrubHub Joins the Tech IPO Crush

GrubHub, the online restaurant menu and takeout-ordering service, has made a confidential filing for an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Edoardo Cignoli : BNSF Railway to Buy New Tank Cars to Transport Crude Oil

BNSF Railway said it plans to buy as many as 5,000 new tank cars to transport crude oil, an unusual move that marks the latest effort by the rail industry to improve safety after a spate of accidents.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Esprit Holdings Swings to Profit

Fashion retailer Esprit Holdings reported a profit for the six months through December, but the results again fell short of analysts' expectations.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Mexican Broadcasters Voice More Objections to Slim TV

Broadcasters charge fixed-line unit's agreements with satellite TV provider violate terms of concession.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Australia Bank Earnings Rise, But Margins Under Pressure

The latest market updates from Australia's biggest banks indicate they remain as safe as houses, though some analysts are questioning the sharp growth in home lending as the resource-rich economy slows.

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Ukrainian Athletes Leave Sochi

An IOC spokesman said some Ukrainian athletes are leaving the Sochi Winter Olympics, as violent clashes continued in their homeland.

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Ukraine Set to Sign Agreement to End Violence

Ukraine's presidential administration said a preliminary agreement has been reached to bring an end to the political crisis and will be signed at noon local time following overnight talks.

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Nigerian Central Bank Governor Ousted

Nigeria's president suspended the governor of the central bank, a decision that points to growing political tensions as the government moves toward next year's election.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Facebook Shares Rise After $19 Billion Deal

Shares of Facebook rose Thursday despite the company spending a hefty $19 billion to purchase messaging company WhatsApp.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Kering Pays a Price for Transformation

Kering's net plunged last year as the French company paid a price for shifting from low-margin to luxury—though adjusted to focus on recurring operations and exclude exceptional items, the decline was 3.1%.

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Edoardo Cignoli : AXA Profit Rises on Property-and- Casualty Business

AXA, Europe's second-largest insurer behind Germany's Allianz, said Friday full-year net profit rose 10%, boosted by its property-and-casualty insurance business and despite slower growth in Asia.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Ford Aims to Tip Million Mark in China

Ford Motor expects to outpace broader sales growth in the Chinese auto industry this year and sell more than one million vehicles in the country.

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Edoardo Cignoli : WhatsApp Has a Tough Task in Asia

Facebook's deal for WhatsApp is partly a move to gain footing abroad. But in Asia, Facebook will have a hard time competing against the dominant Line, WeChat and Kakao messaging apps.

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Abbott Faces Test in New Senate Poll

Australia's High Court on Thursday voided the result of last September's Senate election in the state of Western Australia, forcing a rerun that will test support for conservative Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his agenda.

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Edoardo Cignoli : Cargill Said to Have Energy-Trading Loss

Cargill reportedly lost at least $100 million trading in energy markets in recent weeks, according to an energy-market publication.

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