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Diet soda aids in weight loss, industry-funded study finds
Diet soft drinks are 44 per cent more effective at helping people lose weight than drinking water alone, a new study said on Wednesday.
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Fast-food workers strike across the world
Fast-food workers walked off their jobs in dozens of cities on Thursday, demanding a $15-an-hour minimum wage.
McDonald's rolls out Shakin' Flavor Fries in bid to spice up their fries
McDonald's says it plans to start testing seasoned french fries at select U.S. locations starting on Tuesday.
Service sector up in the U.S., fastest pace since summer
The service sector grew last month at its fastest pace since the summer, suggesting the economy is rising following a slow start to the year.
Taco Bell testing out new concept stores
Taco Bell is branching out with a new restaurant it's opening in California in a bid to gain new customers.
Starbucks Rumored to Purchase 10 Percent Stake in SodaStream: Report
Starbucks is planning to purchase 10 percent of SodaStream at a company value of $1.1 billion, according to reports.
McDonald's First Quarter Earnings Drop Due to Bad Weather and 'Challenging Industry Dynamics'
McDonald's announced on Tuesday profit slipped compared to the same time in 2013 following a 1.7 percent comparable store sales drop in the U.S.
Nokia-Microsoft Deal to Finally Conclude This Friday
Microsoft announced its deal with Nokia would be completed by April 25, this Friday. The Microsoft-Nokia deal is expected to be concluded on Friday, acording to Reuters.
Lululemon Athletica to Go Beyond Yoga Apparel
Lululemon Athletica is looking to expand. More than yoga apparel is what Lululemon Athletica CEO Laurent Potdevin has planned for the retailer's future Live Trading News reported Saturday.
HTC Phones May Feature Optical Zoom in Under Two Years
A senior camera engineer with HTC said in an interview that phones with optical zoom capabilities are 18 months to two years away.




