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Apple takes a bite at the enterprise segment

Apple’s latest moves are suggesting that the giant tech company is redesigning itself to penetrate the business and enterprise IT.

Sep 14, 2015 1:42 AM EDT

World

China deflation feared as producer prices fall anew

Fears of deflation in China intensify as producer prices in August plummet for the 42nd time in a row. The decline is attributed to lower demand as well as duplication of industries across China.

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Serbia cuts rates for 2nd time this month

Serbian's central bank slashed interest rate for the second month in a row. Though it was on expected line, but the suddent announcement surprised everyone. The move aimed at strengthening economy growth. the GDP growth rate is at low ebb, but it's recovering from the previous year's contraction.

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Alpine Valley Bread will become a subsidiary of Flowers Foods Inc.

The organic bread maker, Alpine Valley Bread will soon become a subsidiary of Flowers Foods Inc. once the transaction becomes completed in Q4. Alpine was established in the late 1990's by the Woods family baking breads using all-natural ingredients.

Japan's Nikkei turns negative for the year to date

Japan's Nikkei dipped into negative territory for the year following a 2.4% plunge Tuesday. Despite better-than-expected growth in the second quarter, investor sentiment was weighed down by weak trade data from China.

Sep 11, 2015 9:10 AM EDT

Drop in UK export brought fears for pound's stability

UK is now manufacturing less because of the large decline of goods for exports especially weapons. This brings back the fear of the pound's stability in the shaky global economic recovery.

Sep 11, 2015 9:09 AM EDT

Czech Inflation Slows by 0.3 percent as Central Bankers Plans on Price Growth

The Czech inflation rate dropped to 0.3 percent in August, from July’s 0.5 percent, as reported by Czech Statistical Office Wednesday.

Sep 11, 2015 8:52 AM EDT

Avon to raise funds via PE, stake sale; stock turns volatile

The US-based beauty products company Avon is making every effort turn it around. To raise the funds, the company is tapping PE route in addition to exploring stake sale. After the fund raising news hit the market, shares become highly volatile on NYSE.

Sep 11, 2015 8:47 AM EDT

Lockheed Martin Corp. files protest over U.S. Army's award of a $30B project to Oshkosh Corp

Lockheed Martin Corp. had filed a protest with U.S. Governemtn Accountability Office to overturn U.S. Army contract awarded to Oshkosh Corp. Results will be out on December 17.

Sep 11, 2015 8:45 AM EDT

Freeport-McMoRan hires JPMorgan to help explore options

Freeport-McMoran hires JP Morgan after activist investor Carl Icahn said that teh company is undervalued and in need of corporate change.

Sep 11, 2015 8:41 AM EDT

U.S. stocks scored high as investros wait for Fed decision

The S&P 500 gained 0.5 percent on Thursday evening with Apple Inc. stock, boosting the index with an increase of 2.2 percent. However, investors are still cautious as policy makers are set to hold a meeting next week to decide regarding rate hike.

Sep 11, 2015 8:36 AM EDT

Shanghai Gold Exchange allows gold, other securities as collateral trading

Shanghai Gold Exchange has allowed physical gold as collatarel on futures contracts. The exchange has also approved silver, Yuan-denominated stocks, bonds, treasuries as collateral usage. The move is aimed at enhancing trading volumes and attractive investors from other markets.

Sep 11, 2015 8:27 AM EDT