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Icahn urges Apple to buy back more shares

Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn said Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) shares could double in value and urged the company's board to buy back more shares using its $133 billion cash pile.

Oct 09, 2014 11:32 AM EDT


Drop in U.S. jobless claims points to labor market strength

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to nearly its lowest level since before the 2007-09 recession, a sign of growing steam in the U.S. labor market.

Oct 09, 2014 11:28 AM EDT


Thai traffic cops offered cash to turn down bribes

Thailand's traffic policemen will get money in return for refusing bribes, police said on Thursday, part of the junta's efforts to combat what it has called an ingrained culture of corruption within the force.

Oct 09, 2014 11:15 AM EDT


Energy shares extend recent decline

Energy shares were once against the biggest losers of the day in morning trading on Thursday, continuing a recent trend of weakness amid falling oil prices.

Oct 09, 2014 11:01 AM EDT


BMW hires Ferrari's former chief engineer to polish tech prowess

BMW (BMWG.DE) has hired Ferrari's former chief engineer as it seeks to strengthen its technical prowess amid intensifying competition with rival German luxury carmakers Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

Oct 09, 2014 10:55 AM EDT


Audi sells fewer cars than Mercedes as competition intensifies

Audi (VOWG_p.DE) sold fewer cars than rival Mercedes-Benz for the first time this year in the latest sign that the sales rivalry among Germany's top luxury automakers is intensifying.

Oct 09, 2014 10:49 AM EDT


Five ways to get help with your 401(k)

When Chris Costello wanted to test his new online 401(k) advice service called blooom, he asked his sister if she would let him peek under the hood of her account.

Oct 08, 2014 11:47 AM EDT


Jennifer Lawrence says photo hacking is sex crime: magazine

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, one of dozens of actresses, models and celebrities whose intimate images have been posted online, spoke about the photo hacking scandal for the first time on Tuesday, saying it is a crime and sexual violation.

Oct 08, 2014 11:45 AM EDT


Wild pitch moves Giants into National League playoffs

The San Francisco Giants will take on the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series after eliminating the Washington Nationals with a 3-2 Game Four win on Tuesday.

Oct 08, 2014 11:41 AM EDT


Budget divisions overshadow EU jobs talks

French President Francois Hollande defended his push for an easing of European Union budget restrictions on Wednesday, potentially deepening divisions with Germany which is pressing Paris to move faster on reforms.

Oct 08, 2014 11:35 AM EDT


Adidas beefs up management as it seeks to revive fortunes

German sportswear firm Adidas (ADSGn.DE) has appointed two new senior managers as part of an ongoing overhaul of its top leadership aimed at making the firm quicker to respond to consumer trends to keep up with bigger rival Nike (NKE.N).

Oct 08, 2014 11:31 AM EDT


'The Overnighters' shows dark side of North Dakota oil boom

Desperate for a fresh start, unemployed workers from all over the world have converged on North Dakota's burgeoning oil patch, seeking six-figure salaries and the rewards of living in the fastest-growing economy in the nation.

Oct 08, 2014 11:26 AM EDT


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