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Microsoft Beats Analyst Expectations With Strong Cloud Performance

David Curry   | Apr 26, 2015 10:17 PM EDT

Microsoft has surpassed analyst expectations with strong cloud and services performance. read more

Comcast Abadonding Time Warner Cable Merger After Regulators Hit Hard

David Curry   | Apr 24, 2015 08:50 PM EDT

It ends a long process of the FCC and DOJ deciding whether or not the $45 billion merger was in the public interest. read more

Chinese Demand on Platinum, Palladium Drops, Prices Hit Bottom

Eana Maniebo   | Apr 24, 2015 05:50 AM EDT

China's low demand on metals is continuing to affect prices of mining production around the world, and the country's demand of other precious metals is starting to take a downward turn as well. read more

Russian Mining Companies Share Billions Worth of Dividends to Investors

Eana Maniebo   | Apr 24, 2015 05:31 AM EDT

Russian companies are sharing the wealth to their investors before the global demand slows, preventing the drastic effects of the tilting economy. Because of China's decelerating economic growth, prices of major metals have decreased. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream Recalls Products Over Listeria Outbreak

Geann Pineda   | Apr 24, 2015 04:24 AM EDT

Another ice cream company gets embroiled in the listeria outbreak scandal after the bacteria was found in a sample of its frozen treats. read more

Comcast-Time Warner Cable Merger Likely To Be Blocked

David Curry   | Apr 23, 2015 05:51 AM EDT

The DOJ and FCC are both unhappy with the merger, and intend to negotiate or block. read more

McDonald’s To Offer Healthier Menu To Counter Falling Sales

Vittorio Hernandez   | Apr 23, 2015 05:35 AM EDT

Because of the perception that its burgers and French fries are the cause why many people are obese and battling health problems, McDonald's is giving in to pressure to change. It took declining revenues to convince the restaurant known for its golden arches to change its meal offerings. read more

Blue Bell Pressured To Find Cause Of Listeria Outbreak; Faces Massive Recall Woes

Geann Pineda   | Apr 22, 2015 07:59 AM EDT

Century-old ice cream company Blue Bell is still struggling to find out how its products got contaminated with listeria, adding more pressure to the massive recall. read more

Is West Africa’s Biggest Rutile Producer Finally Back on Track?

Eana Maniebo   | Apr 22, 2015 05:41 AM EDT

After an economic slump from the Ebola outbreak last year, Chile's rutile mining sector is getting back on its feet. read more

China Adds Solar Power in First Quarter That Rivals Whole of France's

Dino Lirios   | Apr 21, 2015 10:15 AM EDT

China has just added a significant amount of solar power to the country within the first quarter, matching all of France's own supply of solar energy. read more

China Car Show Bans Scantily Dressed Car Babes

Geann Pineda   | Apr 20, 2015 05:15 AM EDT

China is gearing up for its upcoming biggest auto show this Wednesday - this time banning skimpily dressed "car babes." read more

Comcast, Time Warner Cable Merger Hits More Roadblocks

David Curry   | Apr 18, 2015 07:12 PM EDT

The Comcast, Time Warner Cable merger review is starting to find even more issues. read more

Bloomberg System Failure Forces London Financial Shutdown

David Curry   | Apr 18, 2015 07:08 PM EDT

Bloomberg's failure led to major financial issues in London's business sector. read more

Deadly Avian Flu Strain Hits More U.S. Turkey Farms

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Apr 18, 2015 04:30 AM EDT

Minnesota has listed more than 1 million birds affected with H5N2 avian flu virus while South Dakota confirmed reports of the outbreak in the state. read more

Ford Announces Mexico Expansion, Angers U.S. Labor Union

Vittorio Hernandez   | Apr 18, 2015 12:43 AM EDT

The Mexican workers' gain is the loss of employees in the United States, especially in the vehicle manufacturing sector. Major American carmakers are expanding capacities, but the new plants being built are in Mexico read more

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