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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedChrysler and Nissan said they are reviewing a report by well-known cyber security experts that rates their vehicles among the three "most hackable" cars on the market, along with a General Motors model.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedFull-sized pickup sales are rebounding to big volumes -- even without the complete return of new-home construction. Through seven months, sales of full-sized pickups in the United States rose 4 percent in an overall market that increased...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from BBC News - EconomyThe US trade deficit fell 7% to $41.5bn in June after a sharp drop in imports, figures from the Department of Commerce show.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from TransportationBusiness trips are often associated with long hours, uncomfortable hotel beds, and perpetual jet lag. However, these trips prove necessary for building relationships with clients and closing deals, so it's important to make the most of t...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Telecommunications Services* Telefonica bid for GVT may force Telecom Italia to react
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Telecommunications ServicesBRASILIA, Aug 6 (Reuters) - An offer by Telefonica SA to pass its stake in Telecom Italia SpA to France's Vivendi SA would help to resolve concerns raised by Brazilian antitrust regulator Cade, the head of the agency said on Wednesday.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Fin24 EconomyFree State farmers will accept no compromise on economic or constitutional principles in the development of agriculture, a leader of an agriculture body says.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Economics | The GuardianJulian Adams, the second senior regulator to resign from the Bank in three days, leaves Threedneedle Street after 28 years The Bank of England has lost its second senior regulator in three days, accelerating the brain drain at the 320-ye...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedVisteon reported an 11 percent rise in quarterly revenue and raised its full-year profit forecast as higher vehicle production boosts sales of air conditioning and electronics products.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Report On Business - Economy RSS feedThe country’s trade surplus surged to nearly $2-billion
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Moneycontrol Top HeadlinesAnalysts have questioned both the economic rationale behind India’s decision to obstruct what would have been a fruitful deal to rich and poor countries alike as well as the manner in which it was done.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Report On Business - Economy RSS feedHits $1.86-billion in June, boosted by record exports and falling imports, Statistics Canada
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Telecommunications ServicesAug 6 (Reuters) - Sprint Corp, the No. 3 U.S. mobile carrier, named Marcelo Claure as its new chief executive, effective Aug. 11.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Infrastructure newsJob creation for youth and artisan development featured high on priorities committed to in the State of the Province Address delivered by Premier Supra Mahumapelo of the North West Province […]
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Telecommunications Services(Adds details of earnings, merger context, analyst comment)
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Financial Post | Business » Economy
Canada’s trade surplus soared unexpectedly to a two and a half year high $1.86 billion in June, boosted by record exports and falling imports -
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Report On Business - Economy RSS feedCommerce Department reports the trade gap dropped 7.0 per cent to $41.5-billion, the lowest reading since January
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Economic Newsnarrowed more than expected in June as petroleum imports dropped
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Economic NewsROME (Reuters) - Italy slid into recession for the third time since 2008 in the second quarter, underlining the chronic weakness of the euro zone's No.3 economy and pressuring Prime Minister Matteo...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from EnergyThe U.S. trade deficit narrowed more than expected in June as petroleum imports dropped to a 3-1/2 year low.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from IBTimes.co.uk : EconomyHalifax said average UK house price lifts 10.2% over year in July to hit £186,322
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Telecommunications ServicesMOSCOW, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Russia's third-biggest mobile operator, Vimpelcom, said it had seen the lowest rate of customer outflows in three years in its home market in the second quarter, but other challenges lay ahead.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Economics, interest rates, house prices, inflation, Bank of EnglandData reveals that the UK is enjoying a powerful auto industry renaissance
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Economic NewsFRANKFURT (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Mario Draghi held talks with incoming European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday, against the backdrop of a debate among euro...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedTesla Motors said it resolved a trademark dispute in China that threatened to complicate the company's plans to increase sales in the world's largest auto market.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Fin24 EconomyRussia and Iran have agreed to discuss a contract for Tehran to export 2% of its annual oil production in an apparent circumvention of sanctions.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Economics, interest rates, house prices, inflation, Bank of EnglandItalian GDP contracted by 0.2pc in the second quarter of 2014, surprising economists
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Financial Post | Business » Economy
Italy slipped into recession for the third time since 2008 in the second quarter, underlining the chronic weakness of the euro zone’s third-largest economy -
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Automotive News Breaking News FeedShares in Fiat fell to their lowest level this year, with traders citing concerns that investors who voted against the carmaker's merger with Chrysler would exercise their right to sell the stock, potentially jeopardizing the tie-up.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Moneycontrol Top HeadlinesCNBC-TV18's Latha Venkatesh gives the key takeaways from the RBI's bi-monthly on August 5
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Economic NewsESPOO Finland (Reuters) - Finland could face an economic crisis because of European Union sanctions against Russia and Helsinki will seek financial compensation from the EU if it is...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from BBC News - EconomyThe UK's industrial and manufacturing output moved back in to growth in June after falling, but by a smaller-than-expected 0.3%.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from IBTimes.co.uk : EconomyRwanda economy expected to grow at 7.5% in 2014 but allegations of human rights violations persist.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from BBC News - Global Car IndustryChina says it will "punish" carmakers Audi and Chrysler for "pursuing monopoly practices" following competition investigations.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from EnergyBrent crude rose to around $105 a barrel on Wednesday, bouncing off a nine-month low hit in the previous session.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Telecommunications Services(The following statement was released by the rating agency) LONDON, August 06 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has upgraded Cableuropa S.A.'s (Cableuropa) Long-term Issuer Default Rating to 'BBB' from 'B' and withdrawn its Short-term IDR of 'B'. Th...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Telecommunications ServicesAug 6 (Reuters) - Dish Network Corp, the second-largest U.S. satellite TV company, reported a 5.7 percent rise in second-quarter revenue as it earned more from each subscriber and lost fewer-than-expected pay-TV subscribers.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Moneycontrol Top HeadlinesRajan conceded that yesterday's 0.50 percent cut in Statutory Liquidity Ratio is not going to have any real impact in the immediate future and added that banks will continue carrying excess SLR for the "foreseeable future".
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from IBTimes.co.uk : EconomyGaza worst hit in conflict while Israel's businesses and tourism sector suffer a big blow.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Telecommunications ServicesAug 6 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1100 GMT on Wednesday:
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Telecommunications ServicesSAO PAULO, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Grupo Oi SA, the owner of Brazil's fourth-largest mobile phone carrier, posted a second-quarter net loss of 221 million reais ($97 million), according to a securities filing on Wednesday.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Telecommunications ServicesCAIRO, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Egypt-listed telecoms firm Global Telecom Holding posted a widened net loss for the second quarter, blaming a weak Egyptian pound and impairment charges in its African operations.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from NYT > EconomyAsking U.S. companies to be patriotic is not realistic, but there is another way: abolishing the corporate income tax and raising taxes on shareholders.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from TransportationSHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - China's antitrust regulator said on Wednesday it would punish Audi and Chrysler for monopoly practices, potentially paving the way for the automakers to be fined up to 10 percent of their ...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Fin24 EconomyClothing and textile union Sactwu has given employers seven days to decide on a wage settlement agreement.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from IBTimes.co.uk : EconomyAccountancy and finance recruiter Marks Sattin conducted a poll of 354 UK finance professionals
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Reuters: Telecommunications ServicesMILAN, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia CEO Marco Patuano said the group will assess M&A options for its Brazilian unit TIM Brasil but will not make "crazy offers".
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from BBC News - EconomyItaly has fallen back into recession after the country's economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter of the year.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Economics | The GuardianEuro falls to nine-month low as Italy falls back into recession, Kremlin unveils tit-for-tat sanctions and Poland warns of Russian military build-up Growing fears of a military conflict between Russia and Ukraine sent shares lower on Eur...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Economics | The GuardianNumber of new cars registered in July jumps 6.6%, with trade body upgrading 2014 forecast for second time this year Britain's appetite for new cars was unwavering in July, with sales accelerating for a 29th month, prompting a second upwa...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from FoodManufacture RSSBritain should thank president Vladimir Putin for focusing national attention on the need for a domestic energy policy, says a former cabinet insider.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from BeverageDaily RSSMonster Energy has filed a US trademark for the term Ultra Sunrise and one analyst predicts the name will be used for a CSD that will take on $150m brand Mountain Dew Kickstart.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsEco Marine Power has begun a project to jointly deploy and evaluate with Blue Star Ferries of Greece a range of innovative renewable energy related technologies for shipping, including the Aquarius Management and Automation System (MAS) ...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsRecent accident investigation reports suggest that merchant seamen continue to be injured during mooring and towing operations. “A clear plan of operation and good communications between the tug and tow, prior to operations ...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Manufacturing.net AllMILAN (AP) -- Fiat shares have been suspended temporarily after an excessive drop due to investor concerns that a planned merger with Chrysler may be blocked. Fiat shares slid 7 percent to 6.34 euros ($8.47) in Milan trading Wednesday. S...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsTsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) has reported unaudited results for the second quarter and first six months of 2014. TEN achieved net income of USD 14.8m in the first six months of 2014, a significant improvement over the f...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Maritime News - Maritime & Shipbuilding NewsAuthorities in Bangladesh investigating the sinking of a ferry with nearly 250 people on board have lodged murder charges against the owner and five others, including the captain,
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Manufacturing.net AllIDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) -- The company contracted by the federal government to run an eastern Idaho nuclear complex has awarded a $34 million subcontract to another company to build a disposal facility for low-level nuclear waste. The Po...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Manufacturing.net AllSEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Samsung and Apple Inc. have agreed to end all patent lawsuits between each other outside the U.S. in a step back from three years of legal hostilities between the world's two largest smartphone makers. However,...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Manufacturing.net AllDARMSTADT, Germany (AP) -- After a journey of 6.4 billion kilometers (4 billion miles), Europe's unmanned Rosetta probe reached its destination Wednesday, a milestone in mankind's first attempt to land a spacecraft on a comet. The decade...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Manufacturing.net AllMEXICO CITY (AP) -- Unidentified attackers have burned four Coca-Cola Co. delivery trucks in an area of Mexico's southern state of Guerrero known for drug gang turf battles. The Guerrero state prosecutor's office said Tuesday that the at...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsOn 4 August 2014, the brand new jack-up vessel Sea Challenger loaded the last components for the first batch for Westermost Rough Offshore Wind Farm in the UK. Sea Challenger is scheduled to leave Esbjerg today, on 6th of August a...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Manufacturing.net AllREDMOND, Wash. (AP) -- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has lured away an executive from smartphone chip maker Qualcomm to hammer out more deals that will expand the software maker's presence in the mobile device market. Margaret "Peggy" John...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Manufacturing.net AllAUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The massive fertilizer plant explosion that killed 15 people last year is unlikely to meaningfully change regulatory or safety rules in Texas until at least 2016 under the latest bill offered Tuesday by lawmakers ta...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from The Manufacturer » ArticlesBringing the vehicle safely to a stop after breaking the Land Speed Record is a challenge. The team behind Bloodhound SSC turned to AP Racing in order to work out how to stop the jet
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Manufacturing.net AllBEIJING (AP) -- Chinese regulators have launched a series of anti-monopoly investigations of foreign automakers and technology providers, stepping up pressure on foreign companies that feel increasingly unwelcome in China. On Wednesday, ...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsDNV GL has been encharged with the classification of ALP Maritime Services’ next-generation “ALP Future Class” ocean going tugs. The vessels, developed by Ulstein Design & Solutions in close cooperation with ALP Maritime...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from MINING.comCopper price down more than 1% after gauge of China's services economy drops to near 9-year low and restart of Indonesian exports ease supply fears. The post Copper price tumbles on dismal China data, Indonesia exports appeared first on ...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from The Manufacturer » ArticlesAnti-China protests close Foxconn, May 2014 The ethical credentials of Foxconn, the Taiwanese manufacturer of Apple iPhones and iPads, have been scrutinised for over a decade. But it was for an altogether different reason that
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from The Manufacturer » ArticlesThe organisation is demanding Government recognise the potential threat to economic recovery by creating emergency legislation. Concerns have developed following several European Court of Justice rulings that could lead to substantial le...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from The Manufacturer » ArticlesWith 172,907 cars registered in July, the market saw a rise of 6.6% which marked its 29th consecutive month of growth. The SMMT said a combination of economic confidence and attractive finance options have driven
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Nuclear Power Industry NewsSouth Carolina Electric & Gas recently produced this video recapping work during the second quarter on the two AP1000 reactors under construction at the V.C. Summer nuclear plant. Recent milestones at the South Carolina construction ...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from The Manufacturer » Articles
Research at the University of Birmingham leads to new inventions and fuels innovation and business growth. We play an integral role in the economic, social, and cultural growth of our nation and our region. Underpinning -
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsChina-flagged bulk carrier Jin Tai 66 and a fishing vessel smashed into each other in the Yellow Sea off Rongcheng on Monday evening, August 4. There were no causalities in the collision, however; extensive damages to both vessels...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsTurkish private-equity firms Esas Holding AS and Actera Partners LP agreed to buy the local ferry business U.N. Ro-Ro from KKR & Co, after Danish ferry operator DFDS group pulled out from the bidding race. U.N. Ro-Ro, bought b...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from MINING.comA leaked presentation suggests Glencore is very serious about developing one of mining's richest prizes – West Africa's vast Simandou iron ore deposit. The post Glencore 'wants to develop Guinean projects quickly' appeared first on MININ...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Nuclear Power Industry NewsSouthern California Edison has revealed its tentative plan to decommission the San Onofre nuclear plant, which permanently closed last year after its steam generators experienced premature wear. The utility presented its decommissioning ...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsPort Hedland, the largest port in Australia, could face serious delays after tug boat engineers laid down strike notices on Teekay Shipping on Wednseday, jeopardizing AUD 100 million (USD 93m) iron ore export operations, according to the...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from telecoms.com - telecoms industry news, analysis and opinion » News & Analysis
US carrier Sprint is understood to have called off its courtship of T-Mobile USA and is preparing to go it alone. Only two months ago the widely expected deal was thought to be nearing completion, with those in the know putting the price... -
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Maritime News - Maritime & Shipbuilding NewsThe Coast Guardsmen of Station Cape Charles are used to responding to disasters at sea. On July 24 that changed as they scrambled to a scene where only their training,
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Maritime News - Maritime & Shipbuilding NewsEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. announced the delivery of the M/V HOS Black Foot (Hull 206) to Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC, ahead of schedule and on budget.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsThe Port of Antwerp handled 98.2 million tonnes of freight during the first six months of this year. This represents growth of 2.7% compared to the same period in 2013. The container volume was up by 4% to 53.5 millon tonnes, or 4...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Maritime News - Maritime & Shipbuilding NewsTidewater Inc. announced today first quarter net earnings for the period ended June 30, 2014, of $43.7 million, or $0.88 per common share, on revenues of $385.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsOne of China’s top shipbuilders Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJ) has recorded the strongest quarterly earnings of RMB 1.24 billion based on the shipbuilder’s latest results, up 52 % year on year. Despite having 9 vessels...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from EBR - NewsVenezuelan state oil company PDVSA will divest its North American unit Citgo Petroleum if it receives a good offer, Petroleum Minister Rafael Ramirez told reporters.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from EBR - NewsCape Wind has selected Weeks/Manson Joint Venture (WMJV) as the lead construction contractor for the 468MW offshore wind farm.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsThe 180 million GT, ‘A’ rated North P&I Club has warned its members to check their new ships very carefully before accepting delivery. In the latest issue of its loss prevention newsletter Signals, the Club says it has become a...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsThe Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCV) will take over shipping routes between Asia and Europe, as smaller containerships are no longer seen as competitive when it comes to unit costs, compared to behemoth Maersk Line Triple-E 18,000 TE...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from The Manufacturer » ArticlesCamira Group, based in Huddersfield, saw revenues increase up to the end of 2013 by 9.3% to £60.1m, as a result of strong sales across Europe, North American and Asia Pacific. The company, which manufactures
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from telecoms.com - telecoms industry news, analysis and opinion » News & Analysis
Vodafone Egypt has signed up Ericsson as its first outsourcing partner, under a three year managed services agreement, to deliver network field maintenance services and improve the quality of its network in the greater Cairo area. -
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsDuring the first half of 2014, freight tonnage at Belgium’s Port of Zeebrugge was up 3.7 percent in comparison with 2013’s first semester. The port handled a total of 22,040,932 tonnes. The best results were set in the conta...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from MINING.com
The mine is expected to produce 120,000 tons of copper a year during its 20 years of mine life. The post Peru gives Southern Copper’s $1.4bn Tia Maria copper mine final approval appeared first on MINING.com . -
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Telecompaper Headlines(Telecompaper) Telecom Italia reported first-half revenues down 11.2 percent to EUR 10.55 billion, hurt by divestments and continued weakness in its home market. EBITDA dropped 7.6 percent to EUR 4.345 billion, while the margin improved ...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Telecompaper Headlines(Telecompaper) Vimpelcom reported second-quarter results lower, hurt by the difficult economic conditions in key markets such as Italy, Russia and Ukraine. Revenues fell 11 percent to USD 5.067 billion, and EBITDA was down 14 percent to ...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Telecompaper Headlines(Telecompaper) Samsung Electronics and Apple have agreed to drop all patent litigation between the two firms outside the US. The iPhone and Galaxy handset makers issued nearly identical statements announcing the end to their long-running...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Pharma Industry News From Medical News TodayStudy compared warning and withdrawal rates for drugs released before and after the drug industry increased funding to the FDA to expedite drug approvalsWhat's safer: a newly approved drug or one...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from World Maritime NewsTanker company Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG) announced yesterday that it has emerged from Chapter 11 as a newly reorganized company. According to the announcement, OSG emerged with a strong balance sheet, focused strategy...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Telecompaper Headlines(Telecompaper) 21st Century Fox has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Time Warner. CEO Rupert Murdoch said Time Warner refused to negotiate, while the proposed bid also depressed the Fox share price. While he still supports the "strategi...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from The Manufacturer » ArticlesAnnounced by the government, the seven colleges include institutions in Leeds, South Durham and Crewe specialising in manufacturing. The WMG Academy for Young Engineers in Solihull will specialise in Engineering, alongside an institution...
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from Telecompaper Headlines(Telecompaper) Sprint has abandoned plans for a merger with its closest rival T-Mobile US, the Wall Street Journal reports citing people familiar with the matter. The company has decided to end its pursuit of T-Mobile in the face of stif...
