Shares in Diamond Foods rose today (18 December) after the Kettle Chips owner reported underlying first-quarter earnings that were ahead of Wall Street forecasts. The US snack group reported adjusted earnings per share of US$0.24 for ...
Samsung's tablet sales have grown by 325% in one year, according to new figures released today. Analyst firm IDC reported the numbers in its worldwide quarterly tablet tracker report, which showed 5.1 million shipments in the third ...
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In 2011, China’s total expenditures on science and technology (S&T) continued to maintain a stable growth. The expenditures of research and development (R&D) funds have increased steadily, the input intensity has improved. I. ...
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The Australian reported that Arrium is considering expansions that could grow a key minerals processing business by more than 20% over the next 5 years through plants in Canada, Brazil and Peru. Mr Andrew Roberts consumables boss of ...
Social network Google+, which turned a year old at the end of June, has seen its user base take a dramatic jump in the past six to seven months, according to comScore, an Internet traffic monitor. According to comScore, total unique ...
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Jotun opened in March at Sandefjord, Norway, a decorative paints plant costing NOK 500 million ($87 million), which the company claims is one of the most modern in the world. It replaces two other decorative paints units in the country. ...
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Sales in Europe's decorative paints market have been sluggish this year and are likely to show an even slower pace of growth in 2012. Meanwhile in the Gulf area of the Middle East—close to Europe's doorstep—the decorative ...
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US based diverse financial holding company Markel has inked a definitive agreement to acquire Bermuda-based Alterra Capital in a deal valued nearly$3.13bn in cash and stock. Based on a closing price of$486.05 for Markel common stock on 18 ...
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The continuing slide in Facebook's stock price is fueling speculation that the social network might be better off without co-founder Mark Zuckerberg at the helm. Facebook shares hit a record low of $19.87 at the close of trading Thursday. ...
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Which shared data plans are better -- those from AT&T's Mobile Share, which arrives on Aug. 23, or Verizon Wireless's Share Everything plans that debuted in June? If you look at cost alone, your price will be somewhat lower with AT&T -- ...
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Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (PVH Corp.) and The Warnaco Group Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which PVH will acquire Warnaco and holders of Warnaco common stock will receive $51.75 in ...
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The Euro 2012 promotion at Vegas Palms Casino Online will conclude on 1 July after players have placed their predictions of who they think will win in the final of the football tournament between Spain and Italy. The winners can win up to ...
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Platinum Play Online casino has seen an ample amount of players choosing to take part in its Euro 2012 casino promotion, tying in with the top football tournament currently on the go. Players at the casino have only until 1 July to get ...
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The Globe And Mail reported that Inmet Mining Corp.which last month rejected a USD 4.9 billion takeover bid from a Canadian rival has announced a 27% increase in reserves at its massive Cobre Panama copper project in Central America. The ...
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Apple's share price on Friday closed at an all-time high, climbing nearly $12 to just over $648 a share, a number that sets the value of the firm at more than $600 billion. Most experts attributed Apple's recent surge to investors' ...
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