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Starbucks under media pressure over China higher prices

October 21, 2013 11:31 am
In a report by the official China Central Television Starbucks Corp has been accused of charging customers in China higher prices than other markets, leading to the company high profit margins. The report by CCTV pointed out on Sunday that a medium-size latte at the U.S. coffee seller in Beijing costs 27 yuan ($4.43), or […] Read more

European stocks advance amid speculations of Fed delaying stimulus

October 21, 2013 8:37 am
European stocks advanced, extending a five-year high for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index, amid investors speculation that the Federal Reserve will delay stimulus reductions until March. U.S. futures and Asian shares also rose. The Stoxx 600 advanced 0.1% to 318.67 at 8:07 a.m. in London, as three shares gained for every two that fell. The […] Read more

Apple to battle lower cost tablets with new iPad

October 21, 2013 7:21 am
Apple Inc. is adding a new model to its iPad series to battle a growing list of competitors, which manage to present their own tablets at lower prices with similar features. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will debut a high-definition iPad mini and a thinner iPad at a San Francisco event tomorrow, people with knowledge […] Read more

Boeing slows 747 production amid slack demand

October 20, 2013 10:08 am
Boeing Co. is notching down production of its 747-8 jumbo jet, the planemaker’s largest model, for the second time this year as demand continues to sink for four-engine aircraft. More airlines choose to fly slightly smaller twin-engine planes  in order to tighter cost management because they are easier to fill with passengers and burn less fuel […] Read more

US stock index futures slightly increased amid corporate earnings season

October 18, 2013 11:59 am
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed after yesterday record high levels as a report showed China’s economy accelerated for the first time in three quarters and amid companies releases of their third quarter earnings. S&P 500 futures expiring in December added 0.1% to 1,729.5 at 7:48 a.m. in New York. The gauge yesterday closed at […] Read more

European stocks advance amid China’s GDP, US debt ceiling relief

October 18, 2013 10:04 am
European stocks increased for a seventh consecutive day which makes it their longest winning streak this year, as economic data from China showed the worlds second largest economy growth accelerated for the first time in three quarters. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index advanced 0.3% to 316.96 at 8:32 a.m. in London. It has climbed 1.7% […] Read more

Google Q3 earnings exceed forecasts, mobile transition in progress

October 18, 2013 8:08 am
The third-quarter results on Thursday comfortably exceeded expectations and produced a surge in investor enthusiasm as advertising is pushing company forward while mobile segment is yet to record its peak. Shares of the tech giant rose 8% in after-market trading reaching new record levels and bringing price $40 away from breaking through the $1,000 barrier […] Read more

S&P 500 sets a new all-time high amid Q3 corporate earnings

October 18, 2013 6:56 am
U.S. stocks advanced, pushing the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to a new record high, amid speculation grew that the Federal Reserve will maintain the pace of stimulus and as companies release their earnings for the third quarter. S&P 500 pulled up to a fresh record, as many investors evaluate damage done to the U.S. […] Read more

Goldman Sachs beats forecasts due to cutting costs

October 17, 2013 12:56 pm
Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the world’s most profitable securities firm before the financial crisis, reported earnings that beat analysts’ expectations despite falling revenue. Third-quarter net income rose to $1.52 billion, or $2.88 a share, from $1.51 billion, or $2.85, a year earlier, the financial institution said today. Chief Executive Officer Lloyd C. Blankfeins strategy of […] Read more