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21st Century Fox Reconsiders Television And Movie Licensing Relationship With Netflix
21st Century Fox Chief Executive Officer James Murdoch revealed on Wednesday that his company is reconsidering its television and movie licensing relationship with Netflix.
U.S. Committee On Foreign Investment Clears Nokia’s Proposed Alcatel-Lucent Acquisition
The United States Committee on Foreign Investment, the inter-agency governmental body which reviews international transactions with foreign companies, has cleared Nokia for its proposed acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent.
Starbucks Officials Speed Up Mobile Ordering And Payment Services Development
Starbucks officials are speeding up plans to roll out its mobile ordering and payment services development program.
Former NBCUniversal News Chairwoman Patricia Fili-Krushel Announces Departure
Former NBCUniversal News chairwoman Patricia Fili-Krushel, who was removed from her position following the Brian Williams scandal, has announced her departure from the multimedia corporation.
Lululemon Athletica Inc. Chief Executive Officer Laurent Potdevin Reassures Investors Amidst Share Plunge
Laurent Potdevin, Chief Executive Officer of yoga-inspired apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc., has reassured investors of the company's expansion plans amidst financial woes.
Walt Disney Co. Partners With Microsoft To Launch ‘Disney Movies Anywhere’ For Xbox 360 And Windows Platforms
Walt Disney Co. and Microsoft have announced a new partnership: the companies are set to launch "Disney Movies Anywhere," an on-demand video streaming service, for the Xbox 360 and Windows platforms.
Verizon To Launch Beta Version Of Mobile Video Service Go90, Purchased In June For $4.4 Billion
Verizon is set to launch a beta version of its newest mobile video service: Go90. Verizon is set to launch a beta version of its newest mobile video service: Go90.
Dollar Tree Opens Central Texas Marketplace Location, Hosts Employee Job Fair
A new Dollar Tree location at the Central Texas Marketplace was installed on Tuesday, signaling the discount variety store chain's expansion in the region. The Central Texas Marketplace is located in Waco.
China's Uber, Didi Kuaidi, Expected To Raise About $3 Billion In New Funding Deal
Didi Kuaidi, the Beijing-based mobile platform taxi-calling application that has been dubbed "China's Uber," is expected to raise about $3 billion in a new investment deal.
Amazon Launches Restaurant Delivery Service In Seattle Via Prime Now Application
Amazon officials have launched a new delivery service in Seattle that allows customers to order food from local restaurants.
Albertsons Spokesman Brian Dowling Denounces Haggen Lawsuit Allegations As ‘Completely Without Merit’
Haggen Food & Pharmacy, a small grocery store chain based in the Pacific Northwest, is suing rival company Albertsons for more than $1 billion in damages.
Xiaomi Officials Eye Western Expansion Amidst Smartphone Market Saturation Woes In China
Xiaomi Technology Co. officials are looking to expand their business in Western markets and move beyond the Chinese market.
Target CEO Brian Cornell To Address ‘Unacceptable’ Empty Store Shelves Problems
Target Corp. Chief Executive Officer Brian Cornell is set to resolve problems keeping store shelves stocked with merchandise, which he describes as "unacceptable."
Ford Opens $275 Million Engine Plant In Russia To Defray Production Costs In Eurasian Market
Ford Sollers, Ford Motor Company's Russian venture, has opened a $275 million engine plant in the eurasian country in an effort to defray production costs in the market of that region.
Pinterest Hires Michael Ackerman To Manage Company Advertising Partnerships
Pinterest officials have hired former Kenshoo vice president Michael Akkerman to manage the company's advertising partnerships. Kenshoo is an agile marketing firm.
Dollar Tree Quarterly Sales Up More Than 48 Percent From A Year Ago
Dollar Tree announced on Tuesday that quarterly sales have increased by more than 48 percent from a year ago, largely due to its acquisition of Family Dollar.
Chipotle And Tapingo Launch Delivery Service At 40 College Campuses Nationally
Chipotle and Tapingo, a mobile application that allows students to order food from local restaurants to their college campuses, have partnered up to bring Mexican food to customers around the United States.
NBCUniversal Inducted Into Billion Dollar Roundtable Organization
NBCUniversal, one of the country's largest multimedia corporations, has officially been inducted into the Billion Dollar Roundtable organization, which recognizes corporations that achieve spending of at least $1 billion with minority and woman-owned suppliers.
Walt Disney Co. Introduces New Toy Merchandise Ahead Of ‘Star Wars’ Movie Release
Walt Disney Co. is introducing new toy merchandise ahead of the upcoming "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" film set for a Dec. 18 release.
Verizon Faces Possible Lawsuit From New York City Government Over FiOS Policies
Several New York City government officials are weighing diverse options set at penalizing Verizon for not meeting obligations related to FiOS buildout, one of which include a possible lawsuit.
GameStop Earnings Rise 2.8 Percent, Surpassing Analyst Expectations
GameStop officials have announced that earnings have risen 2.8 percent, boosting shares of the company 0.2 percent to $46.28.
Burger King Officials Ask Their McDonalds Counterparts To Create The 'McWhopper' For Charitable Cause
Burger King and McDonald's are teaming up to create a "McWhopper" burger that will be sold for a charitable cause.
Tesla Stocks Boost Following Company Vehicle Receiving 103 Out Of 100 Rating By 'Consumer Reports'
Stocks of Tesla Motors, one of the fastest-growing American automotive companies, increased by 6.44 percent to $239.32 on Thursday, following one of its vehicles receiving a 103 out of 100 rating by Consumer Reports.
Nokia Partners With Microsoft To Release 2 Candy Bar-Style Mobile Phones Under $40
Nokia and Microsoft have partnered up to release two variants of the Nokia 222 phone for under $40. Nokia and Microsoft have partnered up to release two variants of the Nokia 222 phone for under $40.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Responds To Stock Market Downturn By Urging Employees To ‘Be Very Sensitive’
Starbucks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Howard Schultz is urging baristas, whom he refers to as "partners," to "be very sensitive" to customers at locations around the country.
Netflix Announces 3-Tier Pricing Plan For Japan Expansion Following SoftBank Partnership
Netflix has announced a new three-tier pricing plan for customers in Japan, ranging from 650 yen to 1,450 yen monthly, CBC reports.
Chipotle To Host First-Annual National Career Day On Sept. 9 At Locations Across The Country
Chipotle, one of the fastest-growing food chains in the United States, is set to host its first-annual National Career Day on Sept. 9 at locations across the country.
Gap Chairman And CEO Art Peck Announces Improved Spring 2016 Apparel Line
Gap Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Art Peck has announced plans to improve the company's apparel options, beginning with the Spring 2016 clothing line.
U.S. Safety Regulators Begin Honda Motor Co. Investigation Involving Faulty Air Bags
United States government officials have begun an investigation into Honda Motor Co. and its air bag manufacturing process following months of discussion with the automobile producer and customers.
Ford Plans Toxic Paint Sludge Cleanup With State Oversight In New Jersey
Ford Motor Co. has announced plans to begin a toxic paint sludge cleanup in Ramapo, N.J. with oversight from the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
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