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Dow Chemical triples share buyback to $4.5 bn as activist investor pushes for split
30 Jan 2014
Dow, the largest US chemical maker, and rival DuPont have in recent times seen increased investor activism over driving up shareholder returns
Dow Chemical triples share buyback to $4.5 bn as activist investor pushes for split
30 Jan 2014
Dow, the largest US chemical maker, and rival DuPont have in recent times seen increased investor activism over driving up shareholder returns
Apple granted patent for solar powered MacBook
30 Jan 2014
Apple is reported to have been granted a patent for a MacBook that would be powered with solar cells
Icahn takes his Apple stake to near 1% after stock plunges
29 Jan 2014
The latest purchase takes Icahn’s holding of Apple shares to over $4 billion, or nearly 1 per cent of the company's market cap.
Royal Dutch Shell to sell 23% stake in Brazilian oil project to Qatar Petroleum for $1 bn
29 Jan 2014
Royal Dutch Shell to sell 23% stake in Brazilian oil project to Qatar Petroleum for $1 bn
29 Jan 2014
Hero MotoCorp unveils 5 future models, including diesel concept two-wheeler
29 Jan 2014
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, today unveiled five new models, including hybrid and diesel two-wheelers that would be launched, starting April
Google adds prescription glasses to Google Glass
29 Jan 2014
Yahoo Q4-2013 profit up 28% at $352 mn despite revenue fall
29 Jan 2014
Yahoo's main revenue source continued to struggle at a time when rivals such as Google, Facebook and Twitter are posting strong revenue growth
Airtel announces 115% growth in Q3 profits after 4 years of decline
29 Jan 2014
Apart from being India’s top operator, Bharti Airtel is also a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa
Facebook's "trending" feature irritates users
28 Jan 2014
Maruti Suzuki Q3 net rises 36% to Rs681 crore
28 Jan 2014
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