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  • Telefónica seeks O2 engagement

    Telefónica seeks O2 engagement

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    Concerns rise about owning a shrinking mobile-only business as rivals bolster broadband and TV Source: Companies
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    January 21, 2015Telefónica seeks O2 engagement
    Obama Seeks to Burnish His Climate Legacy, But Will His Oil and Gas Policies Haunt Him?

    Obama Seeks to Burnish His Climate Legacy, But Will His Oil and Gas Policies Haunt Him?

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    In at least three previous State of the Union speeches, President Barack Obama placed great emphasis on his "all of the above" energy strategy — one that includes both aggressive pursuit of…
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    January 21, 2015Obama Seeks to Burnish His Climate Legacy, But Will His Oil and Gas Policies Haunt Him?
    Windows 10's Cortana: A Solution Without A Problem?

    Windows 10's Cortana: A Solution Without A Problem?

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    A large focus of Microsoft's press event today other than high-concept holograms and Windows 10 itself was the personification of the OS, Cortana. We've seen the Halo-themed AI (complete with original…
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    January 21, 2015Windows 10's Cortana: A Solution Without A Problem?
    Microsoft Augments Reality With Windows Holographic

    Microsoft Augments Reality With Windows Holographic

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    Microsoft debuted its new augmented reality tech at the Windows 10 live event today. Source: Technology
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    January 21, 2015Microsoft Augments Reality With Windows Holographic
    With Windows 10 You Can Stream Any Xbox One Game To Your PC Or Tablet

    With Windows 10 You Can Stream Any Xbox One Game To Your PC Or Tablet

    January 21, 2015 Harry Joiner
    Xbox One users are gaining the ability to stream any Xbox One game to an in-network tablet or PC running Windows 10. Source: Technology
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    January 21, 2015With Windows 10 You Can Stream Any Xbox One Game To Your PC Or Tablet

Telefónica seeks O2 engagement

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Concerns rise about owning a shrinking mobile-only business as rivals bolster broadband and TV Source: Companies
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Obama Seeks to Burnish His Climate Legacy, But Will His Oil and Gas Policies Haunt Him?

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
In at least three previous State of the Union speeches, President Barack Obama placed great emphasis on his “all of the above” energy strategy — one that includes both aggressive pursuit of renewables and, to the chagrin of environmental and climate activists, rapid growth of domestic oil and gas production. Last night’s address, however, made only passing mention of the nation’s fossil fuel abundance, as the president sought to carve out a less equivocal stance on the threat of unchecked carbon dioxide emissions. Source: Technology
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Windows 10's Cortana: A Solution Without A Problem?

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
A large focus of Microsoft’s press event today other than high-concept holograms and Windows 10 itself was the personification of the OS, Cortana. We’ve seen the Halo-themed AI (complete with original voice actress Jen Taylor) on Windows phones for a while, but now its official, she’s going to be everywhere in Windows 10. Source: Technology
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Microsoft Augments Reality With Windows Holographic

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Microsoft debuted its new augmented reality tech at the Windows 10 live event today. Source: Technology
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With Windows 10 You Can Stream Any Xbox One Game To Your PC Or Tablet

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Xbox One users are gaining the ability to stream any Xbox One game to an in-network tablet or PC running Windows 10. Source: Technology
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Fitch Affirms National Retail Properties, Inc.'s IDR at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) NEW YORK/BOGOTA, January 21 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the credit ratings for National Retail Properties, Inc. (NYSE: NNN) as follows: –Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB+’; –$650 million unsecured revolving credit facility at ‘BBB+’; –$1.7 billion senior unsecured notes at ‘BBB+’; –$575 million preferred stock at ‘BBB-‘. The Rating Outlook is Stable. KEY RATING DRIVERS The affirmation of NNN’s IDR at ‘BBB+’ reflects the Source: Financials
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Fidelity's Wymer says oil plunge does not cloud solar bet

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
BOSTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) – One of Fidelity Investments top stock pickers said he remains positive on solar power despite a drop in oil prices that hurt shares of First Solar Inc and dragged on his own portfolio’s performance. Source: Financials
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UPDATE 2-U.S. top court divided over housing discrimination case

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared torn as it weighed a major civil rights case that could narrow the scope of discrimination claims made under the landmark Fair Housing Act. Source: Financials
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'The Order: 1886' Debuts Impressive Story Trailer

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
The PS4 exclusive keeps showing off its graphical goodies. Source: Technology
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UPDATE 1-Greenlight Capital makes bet on Time Warner in Q4-letter

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
BOSTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) – David Einhorn’s hedge fund Greenlight Capital told clients that it made new bets on Time Warner, Keysight Technologies and Citizens Financial Group late last year and that bets against crude oil futures helped performance. Source: Financials
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Fitch Expects to Rate Progressive's Senior Notes 'A'

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, January 21 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings expects to assign an ‘A’ rating to Progressive Corporation’s (NYSE: PGR) $400 million issuance of senior unsecured notes maturing in 2045. The new notes’ rating is equivalent to the ratings on PGR’s existing senior debt. KEY RATING DRIVERS Fitch’s anticipated rating reflects PGR’s strong balance sheet and Fitch’s belief that PGR’s financial leverage, as measured by total debt to total capi Source: Financials
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Shazam strikes a new note

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Music identification app gets a $1bn valuation but some worry about its prospects Source: Companies
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The field narrows for new Tesco chairman

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Sir Ian Cheshire and John Allan shortlisted, said people familiar with the situation Source: Companies
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Michele appointed Gucci creative director

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Fashion brand moves its accessories designer into key post Source: Companies
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Canadian oil to cut investment by a third

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Country’s industry group says production will continue to rise despite crude price collapse Source: Companies
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Getting out of the slum with India’s micro loans

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Helping hardworking, cash economy Indians make the change of their lives Source: Management
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Review: Mindful Work

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
A timely history of how businesses adopted meditation Source: Management
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5 Surprises in Netflix's Latest Earnings Report

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Filed under: Company News, Netflix, Earnings, Investing Damian Dovarganes/APNetflix starts exclusive streaming of “The Interview” on Saturday. Well played, Netflix (NFLX). The premium video service moved nicely higher after posting better-than-expected quarterly results on Tuesday night. You’ve seen the headlines. You’re read the reports. Let’s dive a bit deeper into the information that Netflix put out to find things that may surprise you. 1. Netflix Is Gaining More New [...]
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Activist Investors More Active Than Usual These Days

January 21, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Filed under: Company News, Investing Basics, Celebrities, People, Investing Peter Foley/Bloomberg/Getty Images Activist investor Carl Icahn was particularly vocal in 2014. The dictionary says an activist is a person who “emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue.” A corporate activist essentially fits the same definition, with the distinction that he or she has a great deal of money [...]
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London's Canary Wharf Leads Tech Innovation Despite Omission Of Silicon Naming

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Canary Wharf is an incubator and accelerator for tech firms, especially fintech startups, although it is less noticed that Silicon Roundabout. Source: Technology
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DIY PC: How To Source Cheap And Compatible Parts For Your Next Build

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Welcome once again to DIY PC, a regular feature customized for PC builders and PC gamers. Ordinarily we examine the week’s hardware news, but this time around we’re going to focus on one thing: finding the most affordable and compatible parts for your next build. Source: Technology
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The Best Upcoming Video Games Of 2015

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Source: Technology
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Predicting The Biggest Video Game Hits Of 2015: 'Bloodborne'

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Bloodborne is shaping up to be one of the biggest hits of 2015. Source: Technology
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Galaxy Note 4 vs iPhone 6 Plus

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Source: Technology
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Fitch: Policy Framework Buffers Chile From Falling Copper Price

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) NEW YORK/LONDON, January 20 (Fitch) Chile’s robust, flexible fiscal and macroeconomic policy frameworks are an important buffer against falling copper prices, Fitch Ratings says. Low public debt and significant resources in its stabilisation funds also underpin shock-absorption capacity. But lower copper prices present downside risks to investment and growth, and highlight structural challenges, including the economy’s narrow base. Source: Financials
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UPDATE 1-Euronext looks at other commodity markets after dairy revamp

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
* Has faced tough competitor in its main equity business (Adds detail on dairy derivatives, background) Source: Financials
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UPDATE 1-Founder Mike Ashley cuts stake in Sports Direct

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is cutting his stake in the British sports retailer, Goldman Sachs said on Tuesday, taking his holding in the company to 55 percent. Source: Financials
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Indian cabinet to consider sale of stake in Indian Oil -sources

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
NEW DELHI, Jan 20 (Reuters) – India’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs will discuss on Wednesday the possible sale of a 10 percent stake in Indian Oil Corp, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the government finds ways to meet its fiscal deficit target. Source: Financials
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UniCredit not eying acquisitions after cooperative bank move

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
MILAN, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Italy’s biggest bank UniCredit is not interested in making acquisitions even after the latest move by the Italian government to reform the country’s cooperative banks, the lender’s CEO Federico Ghizzoni said on Tuesday. Source: Financials
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Total to cut capital spending by 10%

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
French oil group to speed up asset disposals Source: Companies
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Buffini steps down from Permira

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Former chairman was the political face of European private equity Source: Companies
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Tesco, Leahy and the need to keep shtum

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Keeping quiet can be painful for ex-CEOs, but it is likely to be better in the end Source: Management
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Fair Value Of Oil Lies In The $60 To $80 Range

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Jay Hatfield: In our approach to investing, we’re focused on master limited partnerships, and our ETF, InfraCap MLP ETF (NYSE: AMZA), focuses on the largest, most liquid, midstream MLPs in the United States. We focus on midstream MLPs which typically own and operate pipelines and storage facilities rather than upstream MLPs which own and operate commodity producing wells. Source: Markets
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16 Elite Hedge Funds' Top Global Stock Picks

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Elite Hedge Funds’ Top Global Stock Picks, Barth, International Investing Source: Markets
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The Stock Market Is Tumbling-So What?

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
From Saumya Vaishampayan of the Wall Street Journal: “Stock markets around the world tumbled, with the Dow industrials falling to their lows of the year, and government bonds rallied Wednesday as fears about the health of the global economy deepened.” Source: Markets
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Microsoft calls for EU-US data deal

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Technology group’s top lawyer pushes for accord to enable easier access of citizens’ data Source: Companies
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Burger Bubble: Is 1 Shake Shack Really Worth 3.6 McDonald's?

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Shake Shack’s current projected valuation (at the top of its range) is over $560 million. Source: Markets
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The Hottest Startups of 2014

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Forbes calculates the fastest-growing startups by valuation. Source: Markets
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Dalian Wanda nets Atletico Madrid stake

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Chinese billionaire’s move could pave way for investment including reviving Eurovegas project Source: Companies
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Entrepreneurs curb ambition for happiness

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Quiet industries and locations have advantages, especially compared with the madhouse of London Source: Management
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A taste of the Nando’s secret sauce

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
The Johannesburg café that grew into a global fast-food chain Source: Management
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Li Ka-shing to acquire Eversholt Rail

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Asian tycoon-backed investment vehicles to buy group that owns 28% of UK passenger-train fleet Source: Companies
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Should I snitch on someone over expenses?

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
My colleague laughed when I accused him of unethical behaviour Source: Management
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Shake Shack Plans to Raise Up to $80 Million from IPO

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Filed under: Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Stocks, IPOs, Investing Mark Kennedy/AP NEW YORK — Burger chain Shake Shack, which got its start as a hot dog cart in New York City, plans to raise up to $80 million from an initial public offering of its common stock. The company said Tuesday that it anticipates its IPO of 5 million shares pricing between $14 and $16 a share. Last [...]
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4 Familiar Firms Going the Wrong Way This Earnings Season

January 20, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
Filed under: Company News, Microsoft, McDonald’s, Amazon.com, Earnings, Investing Kin Cheung/AP Earnings season is just getting started, and the market’s anxiously awaiting the reports. Holiday quarters are a pretty big deal for some companies, and it’s important for Wall Street to see companies post at least modest growth. It won’t always be that way. Let’s take a look at four companies that are [...]
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UPDATE 1-Administrators say some interest in Alpari from potential buyers

January 19, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Administrators for currency trading firm Alpari (UK) Ltd said they had received a number of inquiries from potential buyers of the business hit by heavy losses from last week’s surge in the value of the Swiss franc. Source: Financials
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Swiss franc fallout claims more casualties

January 19, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
London regulator steps in to attempt to assess damage in lightly regulated industry Source: Companies
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UPDATE 1-Polish cbank sees need for "extraordinary" measures due to franc surge

January 19, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
WARSAW, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Polish banks should cut the mortgage rates they charge borrowers because the surge in the value of the Swiss franc against the zloty requires “extraordinary” measures, central bank chief Marek Belka said on Monday. Source: Financials
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UPDATE 2-Croatia fixes Swiss franc rate, Poland weighs move

January 19, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
* Hungary says Poland, Croatia interested in its solution (Adds PM comment, analyst quote) Source: Financials
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European shares hit 7-year high as Italian banks rally

January 19, 2015 by Harry Joiner - Add Comment
LONDON/PARIS, Jan 19 (Reuters) – European shares hit a seven-year high on Monday, rising for a third day as Italian banks rallied on the prospect of a corporate governance revamp, and Swiss stocks clawed back some of last week’s losses. Source: Financials
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