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Hewlett-Packard Reports Profit Decline For Q4 (NYSE:HPQ)
Hewlett-Packard reported a decline in profit for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year. The company reported revenue of $28.4 billion for the fourth quarter, 2 percent below a year earlier. Net earnings dropped 6 percent to $1.3 billion... More of this article »
Five Killed by Suicide Bomber on Car from British Embassy
In Kabul, Afghanistan a vehicle from the British embassy was attacked by a suicide bomber on Thursday with five people killed including one Briton, said the ministry of interior. The bomb blast in the eastern part of Kabul injured... More of this article »
iOS App Store Downloads Soar
Last month the new iOS 8, iPhone 6 and Plus 6 were launched, creating a 42% increase in Apple’s iOS during last month, with a completely new set of features and apps as well. An Internet research firm released the information. The... More of this article »
Apple Settlement To End E-Book Case Accepted By Court (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Judge Denise L. Cote of Federal District Court in Manhattan has approved a settlement proposed by Apple to end a case concerning the violation of antitrust laws with regards to setting e-book prices. Apple was accused of conspiring... More of this article »
China Could Cut Rates Another Time Say Sources
Leadership of China and its Central Bank are both ready to make another cut in interest rates as well as loosen restrictions on lending on concern that falling prices could trigger a surge in defaults on debt, job losses and business... More of this article »
Another Debut of Casual Dining Chain Sizzles
Habit Restaurants Inc saw its shares jump by more than double on their debut trading, underscoring the appetite growth amongst investors for shares of fast casual restaurant chains, which are becoming the choice of diners that are... More of this article »
How to Get an Interview
Despite a falling unemployment rate, job candidates still have difficulty getting hired. In many cases, they can’t even get interviews. If you’re going to get the job, you need to get your foot in the door. Follow these... More of this article »
Arsenic Levels in Rice Should Be Important to Consumers
Tests made on consumer products have recently discovered that many different types of rice products contain different amounts of arsenic. Researchers tested sushi rice, jasmine and basmati for artificial arsenic that can be a more... More of this article »
Economy in Japan Falls into New Recession
The economy in Japan shrank unexpectedly for the second straight quarter leaving the third largest economy in the world in a technical recession. The Gross Domestic Product fell at an annualized rate of 1.6% from July through September,... More of this article »
Sanofi’s MS Drug Lemtrada Receives Approval of FDA
Sanofi won approval in the U.S. for Lemtrada a treatment for multiple sclerosis helping ease the potential revenue loss by the company from Lantus its top selling drug for diabetes that will face new competition in 2015. The United... More of this article »
Alibaba Sells $9.3 Billion in 24-Hour Period
Alibaba passed its one-day sales record reaching $9.3 billion this year, as analysts expected only $8.17 billion. Last year’s sales were $5.8 billion in a 24-hour period. Single’s Day on November 11 is a shopping event that... More of this article »
Nintendo Releases Retro-Styled 2DS For Holiday Season (NTDOY)
Nintendo has announced that it has revamped the style of the 2DS handheld gaming system, with the new designs scheduled to be available for purchase during the 2014 holiday season. In the United States market, the new devices are scheduled... More of this article »
Skin Cancer Named the Most Expensive Cancer
Apart from being a deadly disease if not treated, skin cancer also has high costs for treatment. As per new research, amongst all forms of cancer, treating skin cancer is estimated as being the most expensive. A new study just published... More of this article »
Aereo Laying Off Many Workers
Aereo Inc the start-up tech company that had its effort blocked to distribute broadcast TV signals online by the U.S. Supreme Court said it was laying off the majority of its employees and shuttering its office in Boston. Virginia... More of this article »
Oregon and DC Voters Approve Pot Use
District of Columbia and Oregon voters have legalized the recreational use of pot. This has elated activists in favor of marijuana legalization who are hoping to extend their current winning streak across the U.S. Oregon will now join... More of this article »
Inhaled Insulin: What Patients Need to Know
This summer, the FDA approved a diabetes treatment that could end insulin injections for good. Patients would inhale the drug, called Afrezza, before meals, and it might be released to market by the end of 2014. Although patients with... More of this article »
Terminal Patient Ends Her Life in Oregon
Brittany Maynard who was 29-years old ended her life according to someone close to her. Maynard was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and had become the face for the death with dignity movement. She took a lethal dose of medication... More of this article »
Apple Pay Release Off To A Rocky Start (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Since the release of Apple Pay, there have been several news stories about the rocky rollout of the service. Several companies that initially said they would accept payments through the service backtracked and now say they will no... More of this article »