Morning Agenda: 2 Banks Agree to Erase Zombie Debts
Date: 08 May 2015
By DEALBOOK
Dealbook
2 Banks Agree to Erase Zombie Debts | Syngenta Rejects Monsanto’s $45 Billion Bid | Jonathan Steinberg’s Rebirth | British Pound and Stocks Gain on Election Results
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Morning Agenda: Some Choice Words for Buffett
Date: 07 May 2015
By DEALBOOK
Dealbook
Some Choice Words for Buffett | Yellen Sees Stock Prices as ‘Quite High’ | Alexion to Buy Synageva for $8.4 Billion
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What We’re Reading
Date: 08 May 2015
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Get recommendations from New York Times reporters and editors, highlighting interesting stories from around the web. In this installment, great reads from John Branch, Lynda Richardson and others.
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Familiar Swing to Security Over Privacy After Attacks in France
Date: 07 May 2015
By ALISSA J. RUBIN and DAVID E. SANGER
Alissa RUBIN
News Analysis; France's sharp turn towards stronger security apparatus in the wake of terrorism reflects pattern that has repeated itself in Western nations since Sept 11 attacks on United States; Parliamentary vote greatly expands nation's powers to protect and spy on its own citizens, who seem increasingly willing to trade their privacy for protection.
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With U.S. Eyes on Iran, North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal Expanded
Date: 08 May 2015
By DAVID E. SANGER
David SANGER
News Analysis; satellite images taken from 2010 to 2012 show that size of nuclear enrichment plant in Yongbyon, North Korea, doubled in size; many American officials believe North most likely possesses more than dozen nuclear weapons; Republicans and Israeli officials and warn that similar situation will happen in Iran if verifiable deal is not made.
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21st Century Fox Posts Lower Profit on Flat Revenue
Date: 07 May 2015
By BROOKS BARNES
Brooks BARNES
21st Century Fox reports fiscal third quarter income of $975 million, or 46 cents a share, down from $1.05 billion, or 47 cents a share, in year-ago quarter; revenue was flat at $6.84 billion; higher sports costs and problems at Fox broadcast network outweigh strong movie revenue and rising cable fees.
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Al Jazeera America Chief Is Ousted After Turmoil
Date: 07 May 2015
By JOHN KOBLIN
John KOBLIN
Al Jazeera America, in turmoil, removes Ehab Al Shihabi as chief executive; he will be succeeded by Al Anstey; is latest move in turbulent time for the network, and employees report poor morale.
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