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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.
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.