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Samsung Profits Decline as Growth Slows for First Time in Two Years
Samsung has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years, but it turns out that its reach may be slowing up a bit. The company has reported its first decline in quarterly profit in two years for the December quarter.
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Beauty Brand Carol's Daughter Exploring Sale Of Company -Sources
Carol's Daughter, known for its products for naturally curly hair, is exploring a sale of the company, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Kingfisher, Wolseley Hit By Dearth Of Home Improvement
Britain's Kingfisher and Wolseley reported sharply lower profits as cash-strapped consumers cut back on home improvements in the economic downturn.
Printemps Sale To Qatari Investors Seen Moving Ahead
The sale of French department store Printemps to Qatari investors could be a done deal by as early as this summer as the timetable for presenting the deal to its staff is now set, people close to the proposed deal said on Tuesday.
Supervalu Says To Cut About 1,100 Jobs
Supervalu Inc said it will cut about 1,100 jobs across the country as it tries to revamp its business after selling some of its supermarket chains.
Taco Bell Two-Track Growth Plan Poses Challenges
Taco Bell turned in an unexpectedly strong sales in 2012, but delivering a second consecutive year of restaurant sales growth will be a difficult task for the No. 1 Mexican fast-food chain.
Reasons Why Apple Hoards Cash and Why Activist Investors Like Einhorn Disagree
At issue is the $137 billion in cash that Apple holds, seemingly at odds with investor interests. What are Apple's reasons for hoarding cash, and why does Einhorn disagree?
Why EA Bungled Its SimCity 5 Launch: Beta Nightmares
It was supposed to be the idyllic launch of a vaunted and longed-after franchise, but instead a legion of angry gamers are voicing their displeasure online.
Why Current iPad Mini Keyboards Fall Short: Logitech, Zagg, Belkin, Compromise
For iPad Mini enthusiasts everywhere, the eventual coming of a "perfect" keyboard companion was likely an assumption within the decision to buy. Unfortunately, many are still waiting for that perfect keyboard to come, many months after the release of the small tablet.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Debut Today: All the Specs, Features, Live Blog, Live Video
Today is the day that Samsung's Galaxy S4 smartphone will be released at Radio City Music Hall, and it is the most highly anticipated release of this year thus far. Tech enthusiasts will be able to finally match the hype against the reality and see which rumors about the phone are actually true.