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Apple Smashes Projections with iPhone Sales
Apple’s results crushed Wall Street expectations for its fiscal first quarter of 2015 selling an incredible 74.6 million iPhones while earning $18 billion in profits, which was 38% higher from the same quarter last year on $74.6... More of this article »
Revenue Drops at Proctor & Gamble on Strong Dollar
On Tuesday, Proctor & Gamble warned that efforts to trim down and speed its growth in sales by cutting down on brands has been overshadowed by the unprecedented devaluations in currency. Almost every currency worldwide devalued... More of this article »
Mattel CEO Resigns As Struggles at Toymaker Continue
On Monday, Mattel announced that Bryan Stockton the CEO resigned after only two years at the helm of the toy maker, which continues to struggle as its Fisher-Price and Barbie continue with slowing sales in a competitive toy industry. Christopher... More of this article »
General Electric Profit Beats Estimates
General Electric Co surpassed earnings estimates by analysts for the fourth quarter with increased sales in its power and water segment, offsetting the impact of a drop in oil prices. The largest supplier in the world of heavy-duty... More of this article »
Study in Ukraine
Higher education is a key to a successful career, but due to lack of high quality universities or excessively high tuition fees in their home countries, many young people are driven to look for education opportunities elsewhere. Ukraine... More of this article »
Sharp Shares Plummet on Earnings Warning
Investor confidence in Japan-based Sharp was hurt after the Apple supplier warned it might be short of its guidance for earnings for the full year, due to being squeezed by profit margins on its smartphone and television displays. The... More of this article »
Intel Posted Record Revenue, But Weak Outlook Scares Investors
Intel posted revenue that was record setting in 2014 for the chipmaker. Sales for the full year as well as the fourth quarter both improved by more than 6%. However, shares of the largest chipmaker in the world fell during afterhours... More of this article »
Source: Samsung in Talks with Blackberry About Buyout
South Korea based Samsung Electronics offered to purchase Blackberry Ltd recently for up to $7.5 billion seeking its patents as it continues to battle Apple according to one source familiar and documents leaked. The proposed initial... More of this article »
Samsung Launches First Tizen in India For Just $92
South Korean based Samsung Electronics started sales of its Tizen smartphone on Wednesday in India. The inexpensive handset is just 5,700 rupees or $92 dollars. The Z1 operates on the Tizen open-source operating system supported by... More of this article »
Alcoa Ends Best Year in Past Six Years
Alcoa posted its earnings report for the fourth quarter following the closing bell on Monday, which marked the traditional start of the yearend reporting season. It was a good start as well. The largest aluminum producer in the country... More of this article »
Holiday Sales Increase the Best Since 2005
Holiday sales in the U.S. grew at the fastest rate in close to 10 years, helped by the strengthening economy as well as consumers spreading purchases out over a season that was longer, according to an online sale tracking site. Holiday... More of this article »
Most Important Things in Boat Automation with Marine Actuators
Boat lovers realize automating boats with marine actuators can result in exciting experiences. As a result, it is important for them to identify important aspects in boat automation with linear actuators, because it will enable them... More of this article »
JC Penney Surprises Skeptics with Holiday Sales
The forecasts for the holiday period of 2014 for JC Penney ranged from a low of a 5% fall in sales to an increase of under 1%. However, the guessing game is over and the skeptics finished last. Surprisingly, the giant retailer reported... More of this article »
5 Ways International Students Can Improve Their English
Universities and colleges accept students from other countries. According to website provides resume writing examples, English may not be the first language for these students and even though they may be able to read and write in English,... More of this article »
Safeway Paying $10 Million in Settlement for Hazardous Waste
Safeway Inc agreed to pay out close to $10 million as settlement for allegations that its chain of grocery stores improperly disposed of different forms of hazardous waste as well as customers’ medical data in California. This agreement... More of this article »
Nissan Sales in U.S. Rise by nearly 7%
On Monday, Nissan Motor Co. posted a jump of 6.9% in sales in the U.S. for December, capping a year that set new records for sales by the automaker in the country. Carmakers expect to end a strong year with robust sales during December,... More of this article »
CES Opens in Las Vegas on Tuesday
The Consumer Electronics Show will open on Tuesday January 6 and included a myriad of products to look at with big tech firms showcasing their latest electronic devices. Tech companies will again be using the CES to unveil what they... More of this article »
McDonald’s More Lovin on the Menu
After a year of sales continuing to fall, McDonald’s is hoping the power of love will spur on a turnaround. Late last week, the mega chain of fast food restaurants unveiled its new ads that will expand on the slogan that has been... More of this article »