Sci-fi flick Pacific Rim reported high numbers on its opening day, especially in Asia. Guillermo del Toro's science fiction movie 'Pacific Rim' joined the three-way race for the number one spot in this week's Hollywood blockbuster ladder.
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eBay hops in on 3D print bandwagon
eBay launched a new application in line with 3D printing's popularity. eBay is the latest company to invest in the world's latest technology craze - 3D printing.
Typhoon Soulik destroys homes and industries in Taiwan, China
Typhoon Soulik stopped the fishing and airline activity in the island territory of Taiwan and nearby Chinese provinces.
Asiana crash furrows tech pathway
Asiana airlines' accident affected the technology industry The Asiana Airlines accident halted more than just flight bookings or travel package reservations.
India banks brainstorm to save rupee amid volatility
The Indian currency slowly depreciated amid the volatile investment atmosphere. In response to the slowly depreciating rupee, the government of India is looking at any possible options available to them, said the country's Chief Economic Adviser Raghuram Rajan.
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After the speech of Ben Bernanke, stocks surged. After delivering his anticipated speech last Wednesday, Ben Bernanke seemed to be the extra fuel that the stock market engine needed to go full blast.
The European Commission proposed the creation of a new agency that would close and revamp failed banks.
Angela Merkel wanted to push for free trade but told EU allies not to sweep America's secret surveillance under the carpet.
The increase in interest rates and decrease in stock price took off the glow in consumer sentiment. In early July, fears regarding increasing interest rates and decreasing share costs dinged US consumer sentiment.
The Financial Stability Oversight Council designated American International Group and GE Capital as systemically important to the financial system.
China trade outlook worsens as exporters lose trading confidence. China trade outlook worsens as exporters lose trading confidence. Traders are apprehensive as they face weak external demand, along with rising labour costs and the seen rise of the yuan currency.
Last Monday, the Indian government said that it would give preference over locally made electronics goods for procurement in the government and private sector.
ECB's executive board member said that the bank's interest rates would remain the same as long as inflation stays moderate.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co., lost US$6.5 billion in combined equity that threatened levels of capital across the industry.
