Microsoft expands music streaming to other operating systems

Microsoft allows Xbox music service to iOS and Android devices. In its latest move, Microsoft is allowing its Xbox Music service available to its Android and iOS devices in order to better compete with iTunes services from Apple, as well as Spotify Ltd and Pandora Media Inc.


New York's Opera board supports the move of GM George Steel

GM George Steel found supporters in New York's Opera board for his demand for USD7 million for the year.

Tyres on the Drive receives additional GBP 1.5 million in funding

Tyres on the Drive scored GBP 1.5 million in a round led by MMC Ventures. Tyres on the Drive (TOTD) announced that it received an additional GBP 1. 5 million in a funding round.

Scandinavian banks have been called out by S&P analysts

Standard and Poor's analysts have criticized the practice of Scandinavian banks. The biggest banks of Scandinavia have failed to curb risks of financial innovation and would avoid downgrades unless national regulators requiring stricter measures, according ratings agency to Standard & Poor's.


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