U.S. retailer Dollar General Corp (DG.N) is preparing to go hostile as soon as this week in its bid to buy rival Family Dollar Stores (FDO.N), taking its $9.1 billion offer directly to shareholders after being spurned twice by its smaller rival, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
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Futures tick higher after recent weakness
U.S. stock index futures were a touch higher on Wednesday, suggesting investors found few reasons to jump back into the market even after a recent string of weakness.
China's economy can avoid hard landing: Premier Li
China's economy can avoid an sharp drop in growth, Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday as he promised to accelerate China's switch to an economic model driven by science and innovation.
Alibaba's record IPO covered after first few roadshow meetings: sources
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (IPO-BABA.N) has received enough orders for its record-breaking initial public offering to cover the entire deal within just two days of its launch, people familiar with the IPO process said on Wednesday.
Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging
Apple Inc's embrace of wireless charging for its new Watch may be a defining moment for a technology that's languished for years amid competing standards and consumer confusion.
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Janay Rice feels like she had been mourning for a close friend, as the happiness has allegedly been taken away from her family. Ray Rice's wife blames the media for taking away the fruits of Ray's hard work. Meanwhile, Ray Rice said through ESPN and CNN correspondents that he aims to stay strong for his family.
Singer Ciara is currently in the Big Apple to attend the New York Mercedes Benz Fashion week show. The Grammy winner is so far doing a good job balancing her role as a mother and her commitments. Will she and partner Future reconcile soon?
Apple Inc's newly unveiled smartwatch on Tuesday split fashion arbiters who may prove pivotal to its broad acceptance.
Ellen DeGeneres is back on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' and for her opening, she addressed rumors about her failing marriage. DeGeneres was quick to say that she remains happily married. DeGeneres and de Rossi have just celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary in August.
Two senators asked the federal government to investigate a data breach on the payment-card processing systems of Home Depot Inc (HD.N) and five U.S. states launched a probe into the matter on Tuesday as fallout from the attack intensified.
Asian shares tumbled on Wednesday as markets wagered the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates earlier than expected, sending U.S. bond yields higher and keeping the dollar well bid near 14-month highs against a basket of major currencies.
Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) is in serious discussions to buy Mojang AB, the Swedish company behind the popular "Minecraft" video game, The Wall Street Journal said, citing a person with knowledge of the matter.
Apple just announced some of its upcoming products including the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and the Apple Watch, marking the tech giant's entry into the phablet market.
With the second season of “The Originals” set to premiere next month, fans are expecting to see more intense drama as the characters enter new chapters in their lives.
