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E-commerce software maker ChannelAdvisor shares soar in debut
ReutersMay 22 (Reuters) - Shares of cloud-based e-commerce software provider ChannelAdvisor Corp soared as much as 39 percent in their debut, as enterprise software makers continue to draw investor attention with their strong revenue models. The company's...Tags: Financing and Stock Offerings, Stock Market, Oracle Corp., Google Inc., Facebook
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Senate rejected Toomey-backed sugar amendment to farm bill
Call Washington BureauDisputes over the government's sugar program break down regionally rather than politically. It pits lawmakers from states like Pennsylvania where candy making is big business against those from states where sugar is grown. Helping to lead the candy...Tags: Politics, Dick Durbin, Harry Reid, North American Free Trade Agreement, Economic Organization
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Are state lobbyists really needed?
Pity the poor lobbyist. Just mentioning the word in a public place can result in cries of derision. But, don't feel sorry for the lobbyists. They can handle the scorn, particularly since many of them make a lucrative living at their trade. Last year in...Tags: Politics, Florida Legislature, Lobbying, Verizon Communications
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People choose larger portions of 'healthy' foods
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People will choose larger portions of food if they are labeled as being "healthier," even if they have the same number of calories, according to a new study. "People think (healthier food) is lower in calories," said Pierre...Tags: Weight, Salads, Food Industry, Healthy Diet, Foods and Beverages
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EU pledges 5 bln euros funding for electronics research
Reuters* Aim is to boost research on cheaper, faster, smarter chips * Focus on research clusters BRUSSELS, May 23 (Reuters) - The European Union is pledging 5 billion euros ($6.5 billion) to boost research on semiconductors and other electronics items used...Tags: Science and Technology, Politics, Nanotechnology, Intel Corp., European Union
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Senate Backs Bill To Label Genetically Modified Foods
The Hartford CourantA bill that would require food made with genetically modified organisms to carry labels cleared the state Senate late Tuesday night. The Senate's approval, on a 35-1 vote, gives new energy to a measure that had strong grassroots backing but appeared...Tags: Dannel P. Malloy , Politics, J Brendan Sharkey, Robin Williams, Government
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Microsoft reveals Xbox One entertainment console, last of 3 major systems announced
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft thinks it has the one. The company revealed the Xbox One, its next-generation entertainment console, during a presentation Tuesday at its headquarters in Redmond, Wash. Don Mattrick, Microsoft's president of...
Tags: PlayStation 3, Gaming Industry, Wii, Microsoft Corporation, PlayStation 4
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Primark to provide short-term financial aid to Rana Plaza victims
Reuters(Reuters) - British fashion retailer Primark said on Tuesday it would provide short-term financial assistance to all victims and families affected by the collapse of Rana Plaza last month in Bangladesh while the clothing industry continues to formulate...Tags: Politics, Pension and Welfare, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Bangladesh, Interior Policy
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Microsoft to unveil new Xbox Tuesday
ReutersMicrosoft Corp. is unveiling its new Xbox game console, eight years after the last version. The small device faces some big competition from the PlayStation 4 by Sony Corp. and the Wii U by Nintendo Co. and a shifting market. Gamers are gravitating to...Tags: PlayStation 3, Wii, Microsoft Corporation, Google Inc., Entertainment
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Payvia buys mobile marketing firm Mogreet
Mobile payments company Payvia Inc. has acquired Mogreet, a Venice mobile marketing start-up. The companies declined to disclose the financial terms of the deal. The Mogreet team will join Los Angeles company Payvia, and Mogreet founder and Chief...Tags: Business, Cox Media Group, Inc., Online Media Industry, Consumers, Marketing
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FACTBOX-Yahoo's acquisitions: from Geocities to Tumblr
ReutersSAN FRANCISCO, May 20 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc announced on Monday it would shell out $1.1 billion to buy blogging service Tumblr, in a bid to revitalize its brand and attract a younger generation of users. Yahoo has been criticized for making big...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Yahoo! Inc., Computer Networking and Internet, Social Media, Google Inc.
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Mobile payments company Payvia buys L.A. marketing firm Mogreet
Mobile payments company Payvia announced Monday that it had acquired Mogreet, a Venice mobile marketing start-up. Payvia, based in L.A., said the deal would create a simplified all-in-one platform that enables companies to target consumers and provide...
Tags: Business, Computer Hardware, Cox Media Group, Inc., Online Media Industry, Marketing
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