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Philips announced Sapphire S616 and Sapphire Life V787 smartphones with anti-blue displays

Philips has announced its new smartphones in China: Sapphire S616 and Sapphire Life V787. The smartphones feature Philips' SoftBlue technology that will reduce 86% of the blue lights emitted from the screen.

Nov 05, 2015 10:32 PM EST


Amec Foster Wheeler halves dividend; raises cost saving target

Hit by the continuous drop in oil prices and lower spending by its customers, Amec Foster Wheeler Plc has halved its dividend payout for 2015. The British oil and gas services company forecasts thin margins during the second half of 2015. .

Nov 05, 2015 10:05 PM EST


U.K. unveils new bill that will allow internet surveillance by the government

Britain has unveiled a new surveillance bill that will allow the government to access the records of internet activity of its citizens. The law plans raised negative reactions from critics.

Nov 05, 2015 9:53 PM EST


MetLife profit drops 43% on weaker investment yield, tax hit

The US largest insurance firm MetLife recorded 43% fall in third quarter profits woing discouraging yields on investments and tax cost pertaining to its UK subsidiary eroded the profitability. The quarterly numbers were below the market forecast.

Nov 05, 2015 9:49 PM EST


Apple's new iOS9 dominates 66% seven weeks after release

Apple leads the market as 66 percent of compatible devices are running its latest iOS9, showing superiority in keeping its mobile platform fresh.

Nov 05, 2015 9:37 PM EST


Facebook, Amazon join $300-bn Market Cap Club

The latest surge in shares of Amazon and Facebook took them into $300B market capitalization club. With these two, eight US companies are above $300B Mcap, while six of them are from the technology sector. Facebook has surpassed General Electric (GE) in Mcap.

Nov 05, 2015 9:35 PM EST


Bohai to combine air-leasing businesses after $7.6 billion Avolon acquisition deal

Bohai Leasing Co. will merge its air-leasing businesses after the completion of the $7.6 billion Avalon Holdings Ltd acquisition deal, Hong Kong Aviation Capital chief executive officer Donal Boylan said Tuesday.

Nov 05, 2015 9:32 PM EST


Clinton Health Foundation to refile returns after being pressured to amend tax errors

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) changed its mind again on Wednesday, announcing that it would refile its erroneous tax returns with the IRS.

Nov 05, 2015 9:27 PM EST


Commonwealth Bank of Australia Quarterly Profit Increased 4%

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported its unaudited cash profit for the month of September with a four percent increase to A$2.4 billion.

Nov 05, 2015 9:21 PM EST


Target to Tap Outside Company on Storing Grocery Stock

Target Corp is planning to partner with outside companies to help store its growing fresh food supply. Supervalu Inc is one of the leading candidates, says analyst.

Nov 05, 2015 8:56 PM EST


Hotels block booking guests rewards night, Hyatt Regency San Francisco is blocking award redemptions

Guests claim that hotels' loyalty programs can block booking their rewards night. But Hyatt offers true redemption, which is not just no blackout dates, it has no capacity controls.

Nov 05, 2015 8:40 PM EST


Kasanka National Park: Witness the largest mammal migration on earth

Africa's greatest mammal migration is composed of millions of fruit bats that descend on Kasanka National Park. Moreover, Kasanka National Park serves as conservation area protecting different species of birds and bats.

Nov 05, 2015 8:32 PM EST