U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will press Chinese officials next week to adopt a more market-determined exchange rate policy, and the Obama administration thinks further yuan appreciation would help the global economy, Treasury officials said on Friday.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Killer Features: Cutting-Edge FifthGen Intel Core M Processor; Outstanding Stylus Feature
Surface Pro 4 is said to take the world by storm as its specs and killer features are rumoured to match if not outsmart Apple’s iPad and the MacBook. Much of its power is gathered from its cutting-edge processor, the Intel Core M processor.
Mercedes to launch a pickup truck outside the United States
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a mid-sized pickup truck, expanding its premium brand into a lower-priced bracket in a bid to narrow the sales gap with arch rival BMW (BMWG.DE).
Ford CEO Fields received $18.6 million in 2014 compensation
Ford Motor Co (F.N) Chief Executive Officer Mark Fields made $18.6 million in salary and other compensation last year, below the $23.2 million that predecessor Alan Mulally received in 2013, the company said on Friday.
Platinum Equity nears deal for Itochu's PrimeSource: sources
Private equity firm Platinum Equity LLC is in advanced talks to buy PrimeSource Building Products Inc, the largest distributor of screws and nails in the United States, from Itochu Corp (8001.T), according to people familiar with the matter.
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The macaroni and ketchup merger of Kraft Foods Group (KRFT.O) and H.J. Heinz Co may prove a boon to the far smaller natural and organic food companies that have seized market share as consumers shift away from processed foods, bankers and portfolio managers said.
Oil tumbled 5 percent on Friday, erasing the previous session's gains, as Yemen's conflict looked less likely to disrupt Middle East crude shipments and investors turned their focus to talks for a potential Iran nuclear deal that could put more supply on the market.
Intel Corp (INTC.O) is in talks to buy fellow chipmaker Altera Corp (ALTR.O) in a deal likely to top $10 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter, making it Intel's biggest purchase ever and the latest merger in the quickly consolidating semiconductor sector.
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signaled that the U.S. central bank will likely start raising borrowing costs later this year, even before inflation and wages have returned to health, but emphasized the return to normal interest rates will be gradual.
Rob Kardashian is reportedly turning to Instagram models for the past year as a way to cope up with his depression. Khloe Kardashian has also reportedly reached out to his brother and convinced him to seek professional help.
Kim Kardashian revealed that Bruce Jenner created an Instagram account to stalk on his daughters, Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Bruce Jenner also acts as the Kardashian family's father even though he and Kris have already divorced.
"The Young and the Restless" celebrated its 42nd anniversary since its first debut on March 26, 1973. Joshua Morrow and Justin Hartley revealed some interesting details on what the future holds for their characters on the upcoming episodes of Y&R.
"The Young and the Restless" spoilers reveal that Adam will confront Nick when he finds out that he slept with his wife. Other events that will take place on the March 27 episode of the show include Kevin's important discovery of Sharon's interview with Austin.
Kevin makes an important discovery as he decrypts Sharon's interview with Austin. Adam will have an intense confrontation with Nick after learning that he and his wife made love.
