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Netflix Hostile Takeover Bid by Carl Icahn, Company Adopts ‘Poison Pill’
Netflix has taken precautions against a potential hostile takeover bid by billionaire investor Carl Icahn by launching a "stockholder rights plan", the company said Monday.
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Chipotle To Sell Craft Beer in Chicago Stores
Chipotle is about to start selling craft brews in Chicago which are produced by a local-based microbrewery, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Subway Rolls Out New Steak Melt Sandwiches, New $5 Footlong for November
Subway restaurants have rolled out three new sandwiches as part of its Steak Melts Collection beginning November. The new selection includes the Chipotle Steak & Cheese; Big Philly Cheesesteak and Steak & Bacon Melt.
Daylight Savings Time 2012: When Is It?
Daylight Savings Time 2012 is just a week away and will occur on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2 a.m. where we set our clocks an hour back for Daylight savings time.
Starbucks's European tax bill disappears down $100 million hole
Starbucks told investors its European businesses made a $40 million profit in 2011, but accounts filed for its UK, German, and French units, which make up 90 percent of European revenues, showed a loss of $60 million.
For some, massive U.S. storm was a major money-making opportunity
As historic storm Sandy pummeled the U.S. Northeast, knocking out power and crippling transportation in New York City and beyond, the enterprising American spirit was running high - mostly for good, though sometimes leading to accusations of gouging.
Small-business borrowing drops in September
Lending to small U.S. businesses plunged in September to the lowest level in 14 months, according to a report on Thursday, declining just as the U.S. central bank launched its latest round of monetary stimulus to encourage borrowing and spending.
Start-ups plan new ways to deal with future disasters
Floating robots to gather storm data, fuel cells for power outages, and tools to choose evacuation routes and help responders stay connected to the Internet are among the innovations that increasingly will help responders deal with future disasters, start-up companies say.
Special Report: Starbucks's European tax bill disappears down $100 million hole
Starbucks told investors its European businesses made a $40 million profit in 2011, but accounts filed for its UK, German, and French units, which make up 90 percent of European revenues, showed a loss of $60 million.
Consumer confidence at more than 4-year high in October
Consumer confidence rose in October to its highest in more than four years as Americans were more upbeat about improvements in the labor market, a private sector report showed on Thursday.
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