BOJ Keeps Policy Steady, Markets Await New Price Forecasts
The bank is expected to predict consumer inflation will accelerate this year in its semi-annual outlook report.
Twitter (TWTR) Q1 2014 Earnings Report: Revenue Surge Not Enough For Investors Concerned With User Growth
Twitter made a huge push in Q1 2014 to make its platform more accessible for new users, but its earnings report disappointed markets.
MIT Students Raise $500,000 In Bitcoin Only To Give It Away To Undergraduate Students This Fall
Curious MIT students and bitcoin enthusiasts have raised $500,000 in bitcoin, which they will give away this fall to undergraduate students to see what happens.
Twitter Reports Q1 Revenue Of $250 Million, 255 Million Users
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BP Raises Dividend Again, Promises More Share Buybacks
Shareholders have urged big oil firms like BP and Shell to control spending and give back more cash because of concerns over rising costs.
US Stock Futures Point To Yet Another Higher Open But Earnings From Majors Such As EBay, Twitter And Sprint Should Influence Trading Session
Earnings from major corporations across various sectors, and their bellwether stocks, should influence the trading session.
Samsung Q1 2014 Results: Company Reports Second Straight Drop In Quarterly Profits, Blames Lower Smartphone Demand, Falling Flat-Screen Panel Sales
Samsung is pinning its hopes on the latest Galaxy S5 phone to boost earnings over the next few quarters.
Toyota's Move To Texas From California Could Save Millions In Taxes For Its Employees As Well, A Report Says
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Bitcoin Traders Settle Class Actions Over Failed Mt Gox Exchange
Once the world's biggest bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox will be liquidated after the company abandoned plans to revive its business.
Warren Buffett: Next Berkshire CEO Should Be Only One To Get Options
The investing icon and the world's third-richest man has in the past called stock options for executives as expensive and ineffective.
Pfizer Chases AstraZeneca For Potential $100 Billion Deal
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It's Only Monday And Already Japan's Prime Minister's Week Is Off To A Bad Start
The International Monetary Fund Monday critiqued Japan's touted economic reforms in a report.
Twitter (TWTR) Q1 2014 Earnings Preview: Slumping User Growth Offsets Strong Increase In Revenue
Twitter is expected to report a net loss of 30 cents per share Tuesday, and there's one key stat investors should focus on.
'The Rise And Rise Of Bitcoin' Filmmaker: 'There Is No Answer Yet'
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Q&A: Springlab's Sheraan Amod On What To Watch In The “Silicon Cape”
The co-founder of South African incubator Springlab brings IBTimes up to speed on the startup scene there.
US Advises Avoiding Internet Explorer Until Bug Fixed
The Department of Homeland Security advised computer users to seek alternatives until Microsoft fixes a flaw hackers have embraced.
Templeton's Mark Mobius Says Rewards Higher Than Risks For Equity Investments In Russia, Ukraine
Templeton Group's Mark Mobius said his emerging markets fund holds about $200 million in Ukrainian stocks and $500 million in Russian equities.
Forest Labs To Buy Furiex Pharma For Up To $1.46 Billion
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Bank Of America Suspends Buyback, Dividend Increase After Capital Miscalculation
BofA said it will suspend its $4 billion stock buyback and a dividend hike because it miscalculated capital after buying Merrill Lynch.
Slovakia Signs Deal To Send Some Natural Gas To Ukraine
Ukraine has been trying to secure alternative supplies to those from Russia's Gazprom since Moscow annexed Crimea last month.
Comcast Offers To Shed Customers To Win Time Warner Cable Deal Approval
Comcast has offered to sell 1.4 million pay-TV subscribers to Charter Communications for $7.3 billion, to help win regulatory approval.
Wal-Mart Paid Nearly To $334M to End Indian Partnership With Bharti Enterprises, Incurred Loss Of $151M: Annual Report
Investigations by Indian authorities of Wal-Mart reportedly soured the relationship between the U.S. retail giant and its Indian partner.
US Is Now Largest Source Of FII Flows To India Where Flows Have Touched $10B So Far In 2014
The flow of investment has preceded the outcome of the ongoing elections, which many hope will put India back on the growth path.
US Stock Futures Point To Higher Opening; Earnings, Ukraine To Influence Markets
While Asian markets fretted about Ukraine and rising oil prices, markets in US and Europe are buoyed by M&A buzz.
Pfizer Chasing AstraZeneca In Potential $100B Deal
The acquisition would be the biggest-ever foreign takeover of a British company and one of the largest-ever pharmaceuticals deals.
Fed May Offer Clues On Rate Timing Conundrum
Global markets on alert, with the crisis in Ukraine to euro zone inflation and beyond.
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Regardless of outcome, the U.S. and the West look forward to a more engaged post-Karzai relationship.
Exclusive: US expanding corporate foreign bribery probes to include hiring
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Shades Of Crises Past As Russia Raises Rates Amid Falling Ruble And Capital Flight
Russia's interest rate hike after an S&P downgrade signals growing concern the nation may trade economic growth for territorial ambition.
Felicia Smith, Teacher, Accused Of Giving Lap Dance To Male Student During Class For His Birthday
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US Accuses Former GCI Commerce Exec Of Insider Trading In eBay Deal
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April US Consumer Sentiment Rises More Than Expected - At A 9-Month High
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