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Facebook acquires voice recognition firm

Facebook Inc (FB.O) acquired a company that makes voice recognition technology for wearable devices and Internet- connected appliances, the latest sign of its ambition to extend its reach beyond computers and smartphones.


China December HSBC services PMI at three-month high, more stimulus still seen

China's services sector grew at its fastest pace in three months in December as new orders remained strong, a private survey showed, an encouraging sign of strength even as manufacturing activity slows and the property market softens.

Samsung Electronics seeks fresh start with new TVs after tough 2014

South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co Ltd launched a lineup of high-tech premium TVs on Tuesday, calling on its original mainstay devices to help avert a second consecutive year of profit decline.

SM Entertainment opens 2015 with solo debut of SHINee’s Jonghyun, responds to issues on alleged ‘leaked’ schedule of artists’ solo releases and comebacks

Record label SM Entertainment starts 2015 with solo debut of SHINee’s Jonghyun. The company also spoke about issues on alleged "leaked" schedule of their artists for the first half of the year.


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New capital rules that penalize big banks could add pressure to JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) to break itself up to boost its stock price, a prominent stock analyst from Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) wrote on Monday.
EXO was featured in the highest rating New Year’s Eve show in China along with other K-pop acts WINNER and Zhang Liyin. Meanwhile, fans took to social media to celebrate the group’s 1000th day since their debut.
Morgan Stanley (MS.N) said on Monday it had fired a financial adviser who allegedly stole account information from about 350,000 of its wealth management clients and posted some of it online.
The euro slumped to a nine-year low on Monday as investors bet that the prospect of inflation across the region turning negative and mounting political uncertainty in Greece will force the European Central Bank to unleash quantitative easing.
The sequel for the 'Pitch Perfect' film is set to grace the silver screen soon. The Hollywood musical comedy film captured the hearts of young and old alike in its last sequel. This year, fans of the beloved movie can expect their favorite characters to return to the big screen to play unforgettable roles.
"Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice" proves to be the highlight and most anticipated film of 2016. DC Comics may have been receiving massive feedback, for fans couldn't wait for the trailer's debut. When will it really be?
Season 6 of "Sister Wives" starts with Janelle Brown opening up about problems being heard in the Brown household, where Meri's voice is apparently always heard.
China has scrapped a quota system aimed at restricting exports of rare earths, a group of 17 metals used in high tech sectors, as it moves to comply with a World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling last year, official Chinese media reported on Monday.
A U.S. regulator focused on consumer protection is planning the first federal regulations ever for lenders that make small loans to borrowers seeking cash before their next pay day, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
German consumer goods and industrial glue maker Henkel wants to expand in the area of consumer branded goods and hair care and could consider a large acquisition, the company's chairwoman told German newspaper Welt am Sonntag.