Jan
07

Sony, BMG in joint bid for Parlophone, EMI labels – FT

TOKYO (Reuters) – Sony Corp is joining with BMG to bid for Parlophone and other EMI labels on sale by Universal Music, reuniting Sony and Bertelsmann four years after they ended their music joint venture, the Financial Times said on Monday.Vivendi-owned Universal is being forced to sell Parlophone – EMI’s oldest active label with artists including Coldplay and Pet Shop Boys – to satisfy regulators’...
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Wall Street falls after five-year high, earnings in focus

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell on Monday as traders cashed in recent gains that lifted the S&P 500 to a five-year high on Friday and awaited Tuesday's start of the fourth-quarter earnings season. Last week was the best for U.S. stocks in more than a year as a budget deal and economic data boosted investor confidence. Investors will likely turn their attention to the...
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Canada’s Ivey PMI beats expectations with December rise

Title Post: Canada’s Ivey PMI beats expectations with December riseUrl Post: http://www.news.fluser.com/canadas-ivey-pmi-beats-expectations-with-december-rise/Link To Post : Canada’s Ivey PMI beats expectations with December riseRating: 100%based on 99998 ratings.5 user reviews.Author: Fluser SeoLinkThanks for visiting the blog, If any criticism and suggestions please leave a comm...
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RG3 defends himself as Redskins await knee results

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Robert Griffin III knows he's getting criticized for playing hurt in the Washington Redskins' playoff loss.On Monday, he offered his latest defense on Twitter.The rookie quarterback tweeted: "Many may question, criticize & think they have all the right answers. But few have been in the line of fire in battle."The Redskins were awaiting the results of an MRI on Griffin's right...
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Jan
06

Storm over Depardieu's 'pathetic' move

STORY HIGHLIGHTSRussian President Vladimir Putin has bestowed Russian citizenship on actor Gérard DepardieuFor Depardieu, a public war of words erupted, with many in France disgusted by his moveDepardieu more than anyone, represents the Gallic spirit, says Agnes PoirierMajority of French people disapprove of his action but can't help loving him, she addsAgnes Poirier is a French journalist and political...
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French actor Depardieu gets Russian passport

MOSCOW (AP) — The day after receiving his new Russian passport from President Vladimir Putin, French actor Gerard Depardieu flew Sunday to the provincial town of Saransk, where he was greeted as a local hero and offered an apartment for free.Depardieu had sought Russian citizenship as part of his battle against a proposed super tax on millionaires in France.Putin granted his request last week and...
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"Cliff" concerns give way to earnings focus

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors' "fiscal cliff" worries are likely to give way to more fundamental concerns, like earnings, as fourth-quarter reports get under way next week. Financial results, which begin after the market closes on Tuesday with aluminum company Alcoa , are expected to be only slightly better than the third-quarter's lackluster results. As a warning sign, analyst current...
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IMF cuts Malawi 2013 growth forecast on inflation, drought

LILONGWE (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund expects Malawi‘s economy to grow by 5.5 percent this year, more than double the rate estimated for 2012, but slightly lower than the 5.7 percent the IMF had previously projected.IMF head Christine Lagarde said a spike in inflation, lower-than-expected foreign exchange earnings and a drought that has cut into farm production have hurt the economy....
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Fourth Annual Startup Debut at CES(R) Presents Wide Range of Innovative Companies in 3D, Mobile, Music

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – Jan 6, 2013) -WHAT: Cloud-based 3D printing, desktop virtual reality, music that makes you work better, and the next generation of watersafe phone treatments. Those are just a few of the highlights of the more than two dozen companies announcing and demonstrating their newest innovations before the CES showfloor opens.WHEN: Sunday, January 6 from 7 to 10 p.m.WHERE:...
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NHL, union reach tentative agreement

NEW YORK (AP) — Hockey is back, and it took nearly four months and one long night to get the game back on the ice.With the season on the line, the NHL and the players' association agreed on a tentative pact to end a 113-day lockout and save what was left of a fractured schedule.Commissioner Gary Bettman and union executive director Donald Fehr ceased being adversaries and announced the deal while...
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