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Bank of Yokohama says considering merger with smaller rival

Bank of Yokohama Ltd (8332.T), Japan's second-largest regional lender, said on Tuesday it is considering a merger with smaller rival Higashi-Nippon Bank Ltd (8536.T), a major move in an industry urged by regulators to consolidate amid bleak growth prospects.


Oi says no accord signed to make joint bid for Brazil's TIM

Brazilian telecommunications provider Oi SA (OIBR4.SA) said on Monday it has not entered into any agreement to join a group of rivals to buy Telecom Italia SpA's (TLIT.MI) stake in Brazilian phone company TIM Participacoes SA TIMP4.SA.

Wireless calls between Verizon and AT&T to be carried on data network by 2015

Verizon Communications and AT&T Inc expect to be able to transmit wireless voice calls between the two carriers over high-speed data networks by 2015, the companies said on Monday.

Thermo Fisher pledges to fix glitch in drug analysis software

Thermo Fisher Scientific has pledged to correct a glitch in software used to analyze data from clinical drug trials within "four to eight weeks", after independent experts highlighted a potential for errors.


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Analysts expect that interest rates would not remain stable next year due to heated property markets in Sydney and Melbourne and rising unemployment rates.
NBA Live game between the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers via free online streaming. The talented but inexperienced Philadelphia 76ers squad will host Western Conference power house Houston Rockets Monday night, November 13, 7:00PM (EST) at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA.
"Frozen 2" is not happening yet, but Disney is working on "Frozen Fever" short film and a "similar" movie instead. "Moana" talks of a Polynesian princess and apparently has the same elements that made "Frozen" successful.
Nicki Minaj's ex-boyfriend, Safaree Samuels, finally addresses the rumors of him being the subject of her newest single "Only", from her new album "The Pinkprint" on his Twitter account.
It seems all hell has broken loose for "Teen Mom 2" couple Leah and John Calvert as more implications that the rumors of them breaking up and getting divorced surface as Inquisitr.com reports.
Samsung Gear S standalone smartwatch ready for November release in the United States. Major carriers AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile will be offering the device at different prices. Gear S can also be bought on Best Buy.
After various rumors and supposed leaks of Sony's lineup for free games for PS Plus subscribers for the month of November, Sony has finally announced it on their official blog yesterday.
The official trailer of the fourth installment of the Jurassic Park movies will be moved from November to next month. According to reports, this move is strategic to avoid unnecessary competition with other films. Jurassic World will feature Diabolous Rex or D-Rex.
NBA Live between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies via live online streaming on Monday night 8:00 PM ET.
The ECB will not improve the terms of its ultra-cheap long-term loans for now, though this may change if it becomes clear that the euro zone economy is taking another turn for the worse, several sources familiar with the discussion told Reuters.