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Mixed retailer optimism on 'Black Friday' amid pandemic
AFP, Published on 28/11/2020
» NEW YORK - The coronavirus is clouding "Black Friday" much as it has overshadowed 2020 in general, but some leading experts still expect strong overall sales even as shopping patterns are altered.
Spanish banks seek mergers as outlook darkens
AFP, Published on 22/11/2020
» BARCELONA - A wave of mergers is sweeping across the Spanish banking sector as lenders face up to a pandemic-induced recession, ultralow interest rates and growing competition from financial technology startups.
Private psychotherapy notes leaked in major Finnish hack
AFP, Published on 26/10/2020
» HELSINKI - The confidential treatment records of tens of thousands of psychotherapy patients in Finland have been hacked and some leaked online, in what the interior minister said Monday was "a shocking act."
5G iPhone expected to star at Apple event
AFP, Published on 11/10/2020
» SAN FRANCISCO - Apple is expected on Tuesday to unveil a keenly anticipated iPhone 12 line-up starring models tuned to super-fast new 5G telecom networks in an update considered vital to the company's fortunes.
Russia reports record virus cases but shuns new restrictions
AFP, Published on 10/10/2020
» MOSCOW - Russia registered its highest-ever number of new coronavirus infections on Friday after officials warned that tight restrictions could be put back in place if people continued to flout restrictions.
Nike cheers return of pro sports as earnings top expectations
AFP, Published on 23/09/2020
» NEW YORK: Nike shares rocketed higher Tuesday after the company reported blowout quarterly earnings on strong digital sales and its CEO cheered the return of pro sports.
Facebook threatens ban on Australians sharing news posts
AFP, Published on 01/09/2020
» SYDNEY: Facebook threatened Tuesday to block users and media organisations in Australia from sharing news stories if a government plan to force digital giants to pay for content goes ahead.
India's Reliance to pay $3.4 bn for Future Group's retail empire
AFP, Published on 30/08/2020
» MUMBAI - Indian conglomerate Reliance is acquiring the retail, wholesale and logistics businesses of the Future Group for $3.38 billion, the oil-to-telecoms giant announced late Saturday, strengthening its presence in the country's hugely competitive e-commerce sector.
TikTok grab could extend -- or undermine -- US online dominance
AFP, Published on 06/08/2020
» WASHINGTON - A tie-up of TikTok with Microsoft could extend American dominance of the online and social media world. But it may have some unintended, negative consequences too for US firms and the open internet.
Australia unveils law forcing tech giants to pay for news
AFP, Published on 31/07/2020
» SYDNEY: Australia unveiled a draft law Friday to force Google and Facebook to pay news media for their content in a "world-leading" initiative sure to prompt a confrontation with the digital giants.