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U.S. jobless claims rise, but firming labor market trend intact

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, but that probably does not signal a material shift in labor market conditions as claims remain near their pre-recession levels.


Sharp aims to mass-produce new generation of display panels by 2017

Sharp Corp said it would begin mass-producing a new type of next-generation displays with Qualcomm unit Pixtronix from 2017, in the hopes that innovation would pay off in the long term as the firm nurses its finances back to health.

Wall Street watchdog to pick insider as arbitration head - source

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has narrowed its search for a new head of its arbitration unit to two of its own long-time officials, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Dollar heads for best run in 17 years

The U.S. dollar headed for its ninth straight week of gains on Friday, some measure of how the economic fortunes of the United States and its major economic peers are diverging after six years of financial turmoil.


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Apple's OS X Yosemite doesn't just sport an overhaul of the operating system. On top of its minimalist design, Yosemite works well with Apple iOS 8, the latest for iPads and iPhones. The duo brings new features like "Handoff," which allows users to start typing on an application in their device and finish it in their computer.
'Parks and Recreation' is returning for it seventh and final season sometime in 2015. Actor and director Werner Herzog announced that he'll be making a cameo appearance, and executive producer, Michael Schur talks more about Tom's time jump.'Parks and Recreation' Season 7 Spoilers: Fans Having a Bittersweet Moment, Werner Herzog Appearance, Tom Not Part of the Time Jump
The U.S. government in 2008 threatened to fine Yahoo Inc $250,000 a day if it failed to turn over customer data to intelligence agencies, according to documents unsealed on Thursday.
Blackstone Group LP (BX.N) plans to sell about 260 Burger King Worldwide Inc (BKW.N) locations owned by a unit in the U.S. Midwest to Texas-based fast-food franchisee Houston Foods Inc, Bloomberg reported.
Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen's charitable foundation on Thursday will announce it is donating $9 million to support U.S. efforts to fight the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, a source familiar with the matter said.
Ava Jerome has at Sabrina Santiago wanting to exact revenge for the death of Gabriel in a car crash that she is not the mastermind of, and on top of that, Rosalie and Nina Clay want her life ruined. Hospitalized, Jerome is a sitting duck while Santiago takes a "dark turn" and could use her position as a nurse to get revenge.
Executive Producer, Erica Messer announced the addition of Jennifer Love Hewitt to 'Criminal Minds' season 10. What will Love-Hewitt's role be like and what should fans expect from the new season?
Hispanic media giant Univision will be a major supplier of content when satellite operator DirecTV (DTV.O) launches an Internet-delivered service aimed at a Hispanic audience, according to two people with knowledge of the agreement.
BlackBerry has acquired a U.K-based mobile technology start-up whose software allows users to have multiple phone numbers on the same device, the Canadian tech firm said on Thursday.
U.S. stocks recovered from early losses on Thursday, with the S&P 500 managing a slight gain as energy prices and oil stocks turned higher and financials lent support.