The European Commission accepted the book publisher's pledge to end its ebook deals with Apple that breached EU laws on competition.
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Dialog Semiconductor reports two-month record high after strong iPhone sales
Apple Inc's German supplier reported a two-month record high after the sales of iPhones surpassed the estimates of analysts.
Source says Publicis and Omnicom in talks about possible merger
A source revealed that Publicis and Omnicom are in late-stage talks about a merger of equals. Two of the world's largest advertising firms are said to be in private talks about a possible merger.
Zynga abandons real-money gaming, upsetting investors
Zynga planned to abandon real-money gaming, which upset investors. Zynga planned to abandon its plans for real-money gaming in the US. Gambling with real money is illegal in the country.
Microsoft South Africa funds cheapest broadband for poor communities
Microsoft would use solar power and white space for the cheapest broadband in South Africa. Microsoft South Africa would finance a new trial that would provide internet connectivity.
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India's Lanco Infratech Inc said that they are currently in discussion regarding the restructuring of the company's debt.
Liberty Global increased their stakes in Ziggo from 12.65% to 28.5%. Liberty Global announced that they have increased their stake in the Dutch cable operator Ziggo.
Facebook is doing a good job, but I’d rather look at other companies first, according to Chris Hobbart of Hobbart Financial Group.
Samsung continued to see growth in its market share. Although Samsung may not have performed well in terms of profit, it was gaining some traction in terms of market share.
Samsung reported not-good-enough profit, which could be a sign of market saturation. Samsung reported a record profit at KRW7. 8 trillion (US$7 billion).
The Alfonso Soriano trade will bring salary relief to the Cubs and is also part of the team's asset management plan.
The New York Yankees will pay US$6.8 million for acquiring Alfonso Soriano. The trade for outfielder Alfonso Soriano of Chicago Cubs to the New York Yankees was finalized Friday.
Apple bagged "Brand of the Year" award for the second consecutive year. For the second consecutive year, Apple bagged the "Brand of the Year" award from Harris Interactive.
The recent cyber attack on Regions Bank provides a new opportunity for venture capitalists. Regions Bank was attacked Friday, leading customers confused and worried.
