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Stores borrow from fast-food industry's playbook
NEW YORK (AP) — This holiday season, Burger King won't be the only place where you can have it your way. It used to be enough for stores to promise discounts of up to 70 percent off to lure shoppers during the busy holiday shopping season. But the...
Tags: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Macy's, Inc., Google Inc., Toy Industry, Hobbies
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ChannelAdvisor soars in debut
Reuters(Reuters) - ChannelAdvisor Corp shares soared more than 40 percent in their market debut on Thursday as investors bet the e-commerce software company will benefit from the rapid global spread of online buying and selling. The company's shares opened up...Tags: Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc., eBay Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Facebook, Ann Taylor
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Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg, Activision tie-up
ReutersREDMOND, Washington (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp unveiled the "Xbox One" on Tuesday, its first new gaming console in eight years, and its strongest push so far to dominate consumers' living rooms with an array of exclusive media content. The Xbox One...Tags: Steven Spielberg, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Microsoft Corporation, Consumers, Google Inc.
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IT firm iGate sacks CEO over undisclosed relationship
ReutersMUMBAI/BANGALORE (Reuters) - IT outsourcing company iGate Corp sacked Chief Executive Phaneesh Murthy after a company sexual harassment investigation revealed that he had not disclosed a relationship with a subordinate. Shares of the company fell 13...Tags: Leveraged Buyouts, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Stock Activities, S&P 500, India
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Bold move: Yahoo makes $1.1 billion bet on Tumblr, Internet whiz kid in bid to be hip again
AP Technology WriterSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. That goal led CEO Marissa Mayer to make a $1.1 billion bet on online blogging forum Tumblr in...Tags: Facebook, Google Inc., Arts and Culture, Schools, Online Media Industry
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Yahoo seeks turnaround with $1.1-billion deal to buy Tumblr
SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo Inc. Chief Executive Marissa Mayer is attempting a bold — and risky — strategy to turn around the struggling Internet giant with the $1.1-billion acquisition of Tumblr, a trendy social blogging service popular...
Tags: Facebook, Google Inc., Computer Hardware, Arts and Culture, Online Media Industry
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Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1B deal for Tumblr
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet pioneer that had fallen behind the times. The deal announced Monday is Mayer's boldest move since she left...
Tags: Facebook, Google Inc., Arts and Culture, Online Media Industry, Sergey Brin
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP: Amazon.com, eBay, Cisco, Facebook, Medtronic
ReutersMay 16 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S. companies, including Cisco and Facebook, on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS * Amazon.com Inc : Lazard starts with buy rating; price target $310 * EBay Inc...Tags: Comcast Corporation, Computer Sciences Corporation, ValueClick Inc., Macy's, Inc., Real Estate Sellers
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Google Play marks subscription music service for internet giant
Google Inc. upended the Internet with its search engine. It launched its own email service, made roads and highways easier to navigate, developed the world's most popular operating system for mobile devices and took a shot at Apple Inc.'s iTunes with...
Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Consumers, Google Inc., Computer Hardware, Apple Inc.
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Fox, Twitter team up to promote TV shows, sell ads
Fox and Twitter have entered into a partnership to promote the broadcaster's programs and help advertisers reach TV audiences as they discuss shows on the social network. Twitter Inc., which has established itself as the water cooler where America...
Tags: CBS Corp., Comcast Corporation, X Games, American Idol (tv program), Global Expansion
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Amazon Store Targets 50-Plus Market
The Hartford CourantAmazon is having a senior moment. Earlier this month, the e-tail giant launched the 50+ Active and Healthy Living Store (www.amazon.com/50activeliving), featuring nutrition, wellness, exercise and fitness, medical, personal care, beauty, entertainment...Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Physical Conditions, High Blood Pressure, Consumers, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP: Apple, Boeing, Eli Lilly, P&G
ReutersApril 25 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S. companies, including Apple, Boeing and Eli Lilly, on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS * Apple : Hilliard Lyons raises to buy from long-term buy -...Tags: Waste Connections Incorporated, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., PACCAR Incorporated, Automotive Equipment, Barrick Gold Corporation
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