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Thu, 17 May 2012
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Why A Japanese E-Commerce Giant Is The Lead Investor In Pinterest
Thu 17 May 2012
Rakuten
CEO
Hiroshi Mikitani
Japanese
e-commerce giant Rakuten is the lead investor in Pinterest's $
100 million
round. Most people in the
United States
have never heard of Rakuten. And that's a big
... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub)
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Europe's banks on the brink
Thu 17 May 2012
LONDON
, May 17 (
IFR
) - The euro zone crisis was in full swing when
Jean-Claude Trichet
took the podium in
Berlin
last October 6 for his final press conference as president of the
European
Central
... (photo: AP / Martin Oeser)
The Daily Telegraph
Thu 17 May 2012
North Korea 'resuming work' on nuclear reactor
Satellite imagery
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Pyongyang's
intention to push ahead with efforts to enrich uranium for nuclear
... (photo: AP / APTN)
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Thu 17 May 2012
Investments up, stocks tumble in the Philippines
By
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L. Malinao MANILA, May 17 (
Xinhua
) -- The
Philippine economy
was marked by both positive and negative developments in the past few days, with a huge surge in investments registered last month
... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub)
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Wed 16 May 2012
Apple's new iPhone to have larger screen: Sources
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AND DISCUSSTweetApple plans to use a larger screen on the next-generation iPhone and has begun to place orders for the new displays from suppliers in
South Korea
... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
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Wed 16 May 2012
Samsung loses $10 billion market value on Apple order report
SEOUL (Reuters) - Shares in
Samsung Electronics
Co slumped more than 6 percent on Wednesday, wiping $10 billion (6 billion pounds) off the electronics giant's market
... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
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Wed 16 May 2012
Climate Change: Its Effects On Migration, Conflict In Northern Ghana
Scientific evidence
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have showed that the three regions of the
North
comprising
Upper West
,
Upper East
and
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... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
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Wed 16 May 2012
Nikkei falls 0.9 pct, deep in "oversold" territory
*
Index
falls to fresh 3-1/2-month low *
Big
banks offer support on strong earnings guidance *
Hankyu
Hanshin,
Taiheiyo Cement
surge on
MSCI
inclusion * Hokuhoku
... (photo: Creative Commons / OSX)
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Tue 15 May 2012
World stocks mixed amid Greek political impasse
BANGKOK —
World
stocks were held in check Tuesday by a political impasse in
Greece
that could lead it to a destabilizing exit from the euro currency union. Shizuo
... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)
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Tue 15 May 2012
Nikkei closes at 3-1/2 month low on Greece fears
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TOKYO
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Japan
's Nikkei share average fell to a 3-1/2 month closing low on Tuesday, weighed down by exporters with exposure to
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after
Greece
struggled to form a
... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
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Is Pinterest really worth $1.5 billion?
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Sumitomo gets railway contract in Vietnam
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TPP talks end with no progress on Japan's entry
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Luxury Hotel Seiyo Ginza to close doors
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Strong GDP growth seen in Jan.-March / Public, private spend
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Toshiba ends domestic TV production to boost profits
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Hollande, Merkel should bridge gap to contain Greek crisis
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Ghana, Japan sign $13.8m aid agreements
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UPDATE 3-Pinterest financing values company at $1.5 bln
Reuters
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Concerns over Greek crisis push European markets down again,
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Wall Street tries to look past Europe worries
CNN
Tokyo stocks rebound, close up 0.86%
The Times of India
Toshiba Rises After Ending TV Production in Japan: Tokyo Mov
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Nikkei rebounds as investors go bargain hunting
Reuters
Markets Live: Shares end slightly lower
Canberra Times
Nikkei bounces back as investors snap up cheap stocks
Reuters
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Canberra Times
Nikkei slips on Greece fears but Japan GDP supports
The Times of India
Nikkei steady as Japan GDP offsets Greek fears
Reuters
Asian Stocks Swing Between Gains, Losses on Japan, Greece
Bloomberg
Most Japan Stocks Fall as Greece Outweighs Economic Data
Bloomberg
Japan's Nikkei dips on deepening Greece crisis
Reuters
Japan’s Economy Grows More-Than-Forecast 4.1% in First Quart
Bloomberg
Tepco in Talks With Japan Firms to Buy Chevron LNG Project S
Bloomberg
Japan Stock Futures Little Changed as Fed Ready to Act
Bloomberg
Nikkei set to fall, pricing in more Greece risk
Reuters
CURRENCIES & BONDS / Dollar climbs above 80 yen in Tokyo as
Daily Yomiuri
TOKYO EXCHANGE / Nikkei sinks to 3-month closing low
Daily Yomiuri
Nikkei drops 1 pct but scrambles back above support level
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HK stocks set for weak open; 9th straight loss in sight
Greece fears spark stock sell-off
JAL profits boosted by cost cuts
Exclusive Media, Cross Creek Partnership Launches with Liam
The Wrap
Philip Seymour Hoffman to Star in 'A Most Wanted Man'
The Wrap
China Allows More Exports of Rare-Earth Minerals
Wall Street Journal
US STOCKS-S&P on track for 5th straight day of losses
Reuters
FTSE CLOSE: Banking and finance shares hit again as uncertai
The Daily Mail
Eurozone concerns drag markets lower
Newsday
Hey Mickey, You’re So Fine: Meet the Man Who Landed Si
All Things Digital
Japan Launches Commercial Rocket Business
Wall Street Journal
America's Hottest Startup Just Raised A Boatload Of Foreign
Business Insider
OVERNIGHT MONEY MATTER HEADLINES - RAJESH SHARMA MONEY MATTE
GroundReport
Fifth Third exec: Growth opportunities lie overseas
Business Journal
Toyota's U.S. finance unit plans sale of 5-year dollar bonds
Detroit news
US STOCKS-Wall St edges lower on Europe, data
Reuters
Japan's Biggest Bank Freezes Transactions With Iran
Wall Street Journal
Traditional VCs Didn't Even Get A Shot At Funding Pinterest'
Business Insider
Subaru to increase U.S. plant capacity by 15 pct
Reuters
Bank of Canada says G20 pledge delays to cost $6 trln
Reuters
Euro stocks slump, euro hits four-month dollar low
France24
4Videosoft Upgraded Video Converter for Mac: Comprehensive S
DNA India
Dehaier Medical to Present at the CFA 2012 Cross-Continental
DNA India
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Peter Berg takes command of 'Battleship' action
World stocks fall after optimism fizzles on China
Euro hits 4-mth low on Greece jitters
Movie reviews: 'What to Expect When You're Expecting,' 'The
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Austerity overdue, start from the top
Deccan Chronicle
Great People No. 3: Helping Others Through Affordable Housin
Huffington Post
Navy ship arrives at Calif port after collision
Austin American Statesman
Facebook IPO: No 'Beatlemania' in Europe, Asia
CNN
Wall Street edges lower on Europe, data
The Times of India
When will the bubble pop? Now Pinterest is valued at $1.5bil
The Daily Mail
Pinterest 'raises $100m for global expansion'
Digital Spy
US STOCKS-Wall St falls on Europe woes, U.S. data
Reuters
Townhouse Kitchen, with 40 local beers, to open May 24 in Ha
Business Journal
Pinterest raises $100M led by Rakuten
Business Journal
Pinterest gets $100M at $1.5B valuation
Business Journal
Wall Street set to open flat, eyes on Europe
The Times of India
Apple readies iPhone with bigger screen: sources
Crunch
Samsung stock hit by Apple chip orders with rival
Business Journal
We Have Reached Peak Government
Business Insider
Greece teeters on the brink
The Australian
Stock Market Story: May 17
The Street
Chinese corporate debt reaches "alarming level": study
Xinhua
MSSB: Five Reasons We're Bullish On Stocks
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GAVIN KEETON: New World Bank chief is committed to the poor
Mazda Upbeat About Indonesian Growth Despite New Financing Rule
World stocks lower on JPMorgan loss, China slowing
G8 at Camp David: what the world wants to achieve
The Guardian
Chinese companies operating with alarming levels of debt: St
The Times of India
Berkshire Bets Again on Newspapers With Media General Deal
The New York Times
Sears Plans to Spin Off Part of Canadian Unit
The New York Times
Spreading euro-zone fears send shares lower
Business Day
HSBC doubles turnaround target to $2 bln
Independent online (SA)
US stock futures fall on Europe concern, data on tap
The Times of India
US STOCKS-Wall St set to open flat, eyes on Europe
Reuters
Reese Witherspoon West Memphis Drama, ‘Devil’s Knot,’ Gets W
The Wrap
HSBC cuts costs by $2 billion
Irish Times
US STOCKS-Futures fall on Europe concern, data on tap
Reuters
Intern finds way to help deaf from Capitol Hill
The News & Observer
Analysis: Japan's Marubeni has eye on China with Gavilon bid
Reuters
'We're in perilous economic times': Cameron calls for eurozo
The Daily Mail
Pinterest valued at more than $1bn after raising $100m fundi
The Guardian
10 Watches That Tell The Time Stylishly, and Won’t Cos
Gizmodo
HSBC turnaround on target and sees revenue boost
Business Day
Morning business round-up: Spain borrowing costs rise
BBC News
70 Bank of America branches have been closed or sold in 2012
The News & Observer
World stocks mixed amid bargain-hunting vs. caution
The Hindu
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Europe Stocks Fall
Asian stocks lower as traders eye Greece, China
TOKYO EXCHANGE / Nikkei briefly falls below 9,000
Nippon Life gets nod to buy stake in Reliance Capital arm
The Hindu
Facebook Revises S-1 Again: Adds 83,818,263 Shares Of Class
Crunch
Commodity stocks weigh on JSE
Independent online (SA)
US stocks futures flat with eyes on Europe and US data
The Times of India
Stock Futures Mixed Ahead of U.S. Data
The Street
US STOCKS-Futures flat with eyes on Europe and U.S. data
Reuters
U.S. Stock Futures Inch Up
Wall Street Journal
Philippine stocks rebound on positive Japan GDP data
Xinhua
European stock markets fall in early trading
The Times of India
Analysts pick 6 promising Israeli technology stocks for 2012
Ha'aretz
Analysts share their picks: Six promising Israeli technology
Ha'aretz
Overnight Markets: Greece drags down US stocks for a fourth
Citywire
European Stocks See Slight Rise
Wall Street Journal
Asia stocks rise after Greece sets election date
Herald Tribune
Asia stocks mixed after Greece sets election date
STL Today
Sensex up 123 points
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Australian, New Zealand dollars edge off lows, aided by euro
The Times of India
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Canberra Times
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