Exxon Mobil Corp's (XOM.N) push to persuade workers at its Beaumont, Texas refinery to sign a five-year contract, nearly twice as long as the last one, is part of an effort to avert labor stoppages during a possible expansion that could make it the largest such plant in the United States, sources familiar with refinery operations said.
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HTC One M9 Flagship Phone Leaks Hint At Similar Samsung's Galaxy S6 Design; Two or Three Variants Also On The Way
The next HTC flagship phone is in the works, and it was reported to have at least two variants. The rumored HTC One M9 model is said to be bigger than the previous one, and should be able to level with the quality of other gadget manufacturers.
Insurgent Buzz: Viewers Brace for New Faces and New Haircuts in Divergent Sequel to Hit Theaters in March
Five young actors top list of fresh faces in Divergent sequel. Original cast and new twists also expected in Insurgent.
Dijsselbloem cautions on hopes for a quick deal with Greece
Reaching a deal on Greece's emergency financing will be possible at the technical level, but a political agreement with the country's new leftist-led government will be "very difficult" the chairman of euro zone finance ministers said on Thursday.
China's Xiaomi to start small in U.S., with earphones and bands
Xiaomi [XTC.UL], China's largest smartphone company, will begin selling headphones, smart wristbands and other accessories online in the United States in coming months, taking its first tentative step onto Apple Inc's home turf without its signature Mi mobile devices.
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U.S. consumer spending barely rose in January as households cut back on purchases of a range of goods, suggesting the economy started the first quarter on a softer note.
General Motors Co (GM.N) has turned to two investment banks to help it come up with a response to a shareholder group demanding $8 billion in stock buybacks and a seat on the board of the No. 1 U.S. automaker, the company told Reuters.
American International Group Inc (AIG.N) reported lower-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday as low interest rates and refinancing expensive debt hurt the insurer's results.
Kraft Foods Group Inc said on Thursday that its chief financial officer would leave her role and two other senior executives would depart from the company, marking the first major changes at the maker of Velveeta cheese and Oscar Mayer meats since its board chairman took over as chief executive in December.
Asian shares gained on Friday on news of a ceasefire accord in Ukraine, while Sweden's surprise move to cut its main rate into negative territory and hopes of a resolution between debt-strapped Greece and its creditors burnished risk appetite.
Apple is set to release Apple Watch and the 12-inch Retina Macbook Air in the first quarter of the year, with features that Apple users will surely invest their money in.
Bobbi Kristina Brown had been in coma since January 31 after she was found face down in a bath tub. Now, her family are fighting over on who should decide for the young girl.
After 16 years of being an anchor, Jon Stewart decided to leave off The Daily Show. Stewart has not elaborated any reason for leaving other than saying "it is time for someone else" to take the anchor's table. He might be leaving the satirical show in July or December.
Is the Illuminati really involved in the Grammy Awards? Speculations of a recent human sacrifice is being linked to Madonna's performance in the Grammys.
