Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has sold his entire stake in Family Dollar Stores Inc (FDO.N), making a profit of about $200 million on the investment, according to sources familiar with the matter on Wednesday.
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Spirits companies encounter more competition in U.S. vodka market
The leading vodka brands in the United States are losing their buzz as craft distillers and other alcoholic drinks infringe on their turf.
Asian shares hold near 7-year high on Ukraine, ECB hopes
Asian shares steadied near seven-year highs on Thursday, underpinned by hopes of a ceasefire in Ukraine, although a cautious mood prevailed for now ahead of a European Central Bank meeting later in the session.
‘James Bond: 24’ slated for release November 2015; ‘Skyfall’ director Sam Mendes to return to directing duties; Lana Del Ray considered as one of the top choices to sing the film’s theme song
"James Bond: 24" may soon be hitting theaters in November 2015. Reports suggest that "Skyfall" director, Sam Mendes is returning to direct "24," while Penelope Cruz is being considered a role as a Bond girl. As for the film's theme song, Lana Del Rey likely to be a top choice.
‘Fast and Furios 7’: Vin Diesel and director James Wan share photos with Tony Jaa; Ludacris describes how filming was without the late Paul Walker
Vin Diesel shared a photo of him and "Ong Bak" Tony Jaa while training for the seventh installment of "Fast and Furious." Ludacris tells how it was like filming without the late Paul Walker.
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Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the world's biggest mobile phone maker, unveiled new versions of its Galaxy Note smartphone on Wednesday after previous design miscues cost it customers in the large-screen phone market it pioneered.
U.S. August auto sales were the highest for that month in more than a decade, thanks in part to heavy discounting by the manufacturers and a strong Labor Day weekend close, with the industry selling at an annualized pace not seen since early 2006.
New orders for U.S. factory goods posted a record gain in July and auto sales last month accelerated to their highest level in 8-1/2 years, offering further bullish signals for the economy.
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg will return as head of Bloomberg LP, the data and financial news company he founded, replacing Daniel Doctoroff who has decided to step aside, the company said on Wednesday.
In his interview with Australian Broadcast Corporation, Nairn revealed that fans of the show would not be seeing his character and Bran in Season 5. He said, "We're not actually in Season Five, by the way. We have a season off. We have a year's hiatus...Solely because, I imagine, our storyline is up to the end of the books."
As rumors swirl all over the media on what to expect in the iPhone 5S follow-up, we attempt to sort which ones could hold true should the gadget be unveiled next week. Check out our top rumors surrounding the launch of the highly-anticipated iPhone 6.
Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just yet, but several insider sources had said that the company is aiming to reveal a "technology preview" of the product, according to this article by Zdnet. Its upcoming OS, codenamed "Windows Threshold," aims to further improve performance and further bridge the gap between PC, tablets, and other mobile devices.
The teaser confirmed the appearance of some of the reported cast members of the show. Ray J and his ex-girlfriend Teairra Mari, who, apparently are still fighting despite already breaking up. The video also featured Soulja Boy, who might have doubts over his living arrangements with his girlfriend Nia Riley. Omarion is also featured in the show, along with Lil Fizz of B2K.
With the release of the company's new Xiaomi Mi4, there is no doubt why the Chinese company has been branded with such moniker. Here are our top five reasons why Xiaomi's latest offering could easily kill other high-end, pricey smartphones in the global market today.
