BlackBerry could go private to help improve market value. BlackBerry finds itself on the verge of going private, according to analysts in a Reuters report.
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PLDT Group's MediaQuest becomes majority shareholder of BusinessWorld
MediaQuest Holdings Inc bought more shares in BusinessWorld, making the PLDT Group subsidiary the majority stakeholder in the Philippine's first business newspaper.
Samsung to unveil watch-like phone Galaxy Gear next month
Samsung Electronics Co. would introduce a wristwatch-like gadget called Galaxy Gear on September 4, 2013.
US regulator subpoenas metals warehousing companies
A US regulator subpoenaed major metal warehousing firms after an alleged restriction of material inflated prices.
Yahoo appoints Webb as chairman in Mayer's turnaround drive
Yahoo Inc named Maynard Webb as the company's chairman, as Marissa Mayer continued her efforts to turn the internet corporation around.
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Samsung’s smart wristwatch launch next month is expected to set off new battle following wrangles with Apple Inc over smartphones and tablets.
Live Nation completed a debt refinancing which would cut its yearly cash interest payments by USD12 million.
AOL would lay off half of the personnel in its local news sites unit Patch as well as shutter of consolidate approximately 150 of its 900 websites.
Forrester Research Inc said concerns regarding the Prism spy project of the US National Security Agency could cost US companies USD180 million worth of business in the IT service market.
Daniel Loeb's hedge fund Third Point LLC purchased a USD113.7 million stake in Walt Disney Co. The Third Point LLC of Daniel Loeb purchased a USD113.
US District Judge William Alsup said singer songwriter Chubby Checker could sue Hewlett Packard Co for infringing his trademarked name.
Groupon stocks dropped by 4.2% to USD9.78 after Tiger Global Management LLC cut its stake in the company.
A source said Sony Corp reached a preliminary agreement with Viacom Inc. for television streaming services.
Studies by financial analysts indicated that the banking sector is recovering and may regain top spot on S & P.
