American Express Co, the world's largest credit card issuer, reported a better-than-expected rise in quarterly profit, helped by higher spending by U.S. card holders and an increase in net interest income.
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Microsoft and Yahoo amend search deal
Microsoft Corp and Yahoo Inc amended a 2009 search partnership, giving Yahoo more control over how search results are displayed on desktops and mobile devices.
China’s DJI drones flying high among U.S. companies
Chinese drone maker SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd has established a strong early lead in the U.S. commercial market as companies turn to its inexpensive, light-weight flying devices for a host of uses from shooting films to mapping and site inspections.
China's incredible shrinking factory
Eight years ago, Pascal Lighting employed about 2,000 workers on a leafy campus in southern China. Today, the Taiwanese light manufacturer has winnowed its workforce to just 200 and leased most of its space to other companies: lamp workshops, a mobile phone maker, a logistics group, a liquor brand.
U.S. housing starts data underperforms; jobless claims rise
U.S. housing starts rose far less than expected in March and factory activity in the mid-Atlantic region grew modestly this month, suggesting the economy could struggle to rebound from a soft patch hit in the first quarter.
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Federal Reserve officials on Thursday were again at public odds over when the U.S. central bank should start raising rates, underscoring the difficult task ahead for Fed Chair Janet Yellen as she tries to build consensus for a rate hike sometime later this year.
U.S. stocks ended marginally lower on Thursday as lingering worries about upcoming corporate earnings reports offset enthusiasm about a trio of soaring Wall Street debuts.
Mega game companies like Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo are bound to release their latest installments. The Xbox Two, PlayStation 5, and the NX.
Apple announced the date for its annual WWDC which features the latest installments for its products.
Japanese gaming giant Nintendo surprised fans last month with its upcoming video console, the NX, and its collaboration with DeNa, one of Japan's leading video game companies
Microsoft Corporation is set to release its highly-anticipated Windows 10 (Build 10049) this summer and with it a handful of features like Cortana, Project Spartan, Windows Hello, and a first glimpse of Windows 10 for phones.
Matt Damon finally confirmed that he is going to return for the Bourne Franchise as Jason Bourne. The franchise is presently on its fifth film. There is also the Aaron Cross Bourne Adaptation aside from Jason Bourne. Damon is returning alongside its original director Paul Greengrass.
‘Eye Candy’ Season 2 cancellation may be conclusive. Stars and fans are anxious about the show’s renewal.
‘Supernatural’ Season 10 Spoilers teased that a deadly alarm system puts brothers’ lives in danger in Episode 19. Sam to kill Crowley?
