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Coke Looks For Energy Drink Boost With Monster Deal

Mia Lindog   | Aug 14, 2014 11:40 PM EDT

Beverage giant Coca-Cola Co. plans to buy a minority stake in energy drink maker Monster Beverage Corp. to strengthen its foothold in that growing market segment, the Los Angeles Times reported. read more

China's Elite Grow Discreet in Spending Amid Government Crackdown

Staff Reporter   | Aug 14, 2014 02:01 AM EDT

China's elite have become more discreet in flaunting their wealth as the government steps up its frugality and anti-corruption campaign, Agence France Press reported. read more

Burger King Drops Healthy Fries From Menu

Mia Lindog   | Aug 14, 2014 12:24 AM EDT

Fast-food chain operator Burger King is shelving in the US its healthier French fry option named Satisfries, with demand not picking up as expected despite much hype for the product, the Wall Street Journal reported. read more

Negative Publicity On Killer Whales Bites Seaworld's Profits

Mia Lindog   | Aug 13, 2014 10:34 PM EDT

Share prices of marine theme park operator SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. dropped to a record low on Wednesday, after the company reported weak earnings due to floundering attendance caused by negative publicity on its captive killer whales. read more

China Bans US Pork Importers Over Feed Additive Use

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 13, 2014 02:22 PM EDT

The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Tuesday that China has banned six U.S. processing plants and six cold storage facilities that use meat-leaning feeds from exporting pork to the country. read more

China Economic Stimulus Falls Flat

David Perry   | Aug 13, 2014 12:01 PM EDT

Recent economic stimulus in China failed to have a lasting effect. read more

Wall St. Stocks Decline Following Two-Day Rally; Energy Shares Drop

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 13, 2014 01:57 PM EDT

After a two-day rally on the Wall Street, United States stock showed a decline on Tuesday amid the drop in oil process. read more

Candy Crush Maker's Results Are Not Sweet Enough For Wall Street

Mia Lindog   | Aug 13, 2014 09:08 AM EDT

Wall Street soured on shares of King Digital Entertainment, developer of mobile game Candy Crush, after it failed to meet revenue expectations read more

Lee Child: Amazon Can Hire Scarlett Johansson To Whisper Stories

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 13, 2014 08:42 AM EDT

The author of the Jack Reacher novels jokes that he is does not care how his books are delivered as long as they reach readers read more

Japan GDP Falls On Sales-Tax Pain

Mia Lindog   | Aug 13, 2014 01:24 AM EDT

Japan's economy contracted by 6.8% in the second quarter, hobbled by an April sales-tax that curbed consumer spending and investments read more

Topnotch Lawyers Vie for Lead Spots in General Motors Suit Over Faulty Ignition Switch

Rhona Arcaya   | Aug 12, 2014 01:07 PM EDT

Around 40 lawyers applied to represent plaintiffs in the General Motors trial over defective ignition switches that have forced the recall of more than 2.5 million vehicles. read more

Amazon Removes Disney Film Pre-Orders Following Dispute

Rose Benavidez   | Aug 12, 2014 05:03 AM EDT

Amazon removed Disney films from their online pre-order following a dispute between the two companies. read more

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