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Offshore Oil Platform Explodes in Gulf of Mexico, But No Leak Found ABC News An explosion on an offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico early today ignited a fire that caused workers to evacuate into the water, but the US Coast Guard said that all the workers survived and there are no oil leaks reported ... US offshore oil fire may delay lift of drill banReuters Crude Oil Trades Near $75 After Blast on Mariner Energy Platform in USBloomberg Second Gulf spill puts moratorium back in questionBusinessWeek Wall Street Journal -MarketWatch -AFP all 3,003 news articles »

ABC News

First look: Taking HDR photos with Apple's iOS 4.1 Apple Insider When iOS 4.1 ships next week, iPhone and iPod touch users will have a new feature that allows for better photos in bright lighting: High Dynamic Range. AppleInsider offers a first look at the new technology built right in to the iOS ... With iPod Refresh, Apple is Fixing MistakesPC World Jobs promises fixes for iPhone flaws next week with iOS 4.1Computerworld Apple TV, iOS Updates, iPods, Ping Show Company DirectioneWeek PC Magazine -CNNMoney -msnbc.com all 3,279 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Dell's Enterprise Challenge Remains After 3Par ABC News AP By JESSICA MINTZ AP Technology Writer Dell Inc. doesn't have to start over in its quest to become a significant purveyor of technology for businesses after losing a multibillion dollar bidding contest for an obscure data-storage maker. ... HP Declares Victory Over Dell In 3Par BattleTheStreet.com OPTIONS REPORT: Some 3PAR Traders Left Holding the BagWall Street Journal HP and 3Par Sign Definitive Merger AgreementPC World The Associated Press -CNBC -Bloomberg all 1,665 news articles »

CBC.ca

Burger King Bounds Higher On Takeover Forbes Burger King Holdings and 3G Capital today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which affiliates of 3G Capital will acquire the stock of the Company for $24.00 per share, or $4.0 billion, including the assumption of the ... Burger King Agrees to $3.3 Billion 3G Capital OfferBloomberg Burger King sets sights overseas after $3.26B saleThe Associated Press Moody's may cut Burger King rating on acquisitionReuters AFP -Telegraph.co.uk -TheStreet.com all 1,435 news articles »

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Disney Reaches Deal With Time Warner Cable, Bright House Wall Street Journal Walt Disney Co. said it reached a long-term agreement that will provide customers of cable-television providers Time Warner Cable Inc. and Bright House Networks Inc. with a wide swath of programming from Disney's units. ... Time Warner Cable customers get ESPN3 in new dealForbes Time Warner Cable customers get ESPN3 in new dealThe Associated Press Disney, Time Warner Cable strike new dealLos Angeles Times (blog) Hollywood Reporter -FanHouse -Bloomberg all 550 news articles »

France24

South Korea Q2 growth revised to 1.4% from 1.5% MarketWatch LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- South Korea's central bank revised down the nation's second-quarter economic growth rate Friday, as contruction investment was less than previously thought. The Bank of Korea said real gross domestic product rose 1.4% ... S.Korean economy grew revised 1.4 pct in Q2: central bankAFP Asian Currencies Advance, Led by Korea's Won, on Optimism Recovery IntactBloomberg Won Appreciates as IMF Says Currency Undervalued; Bonds FallBusinessWeek RTT News -Financial Times (blog) -Yonhap News all 34 news articles »

RTT News

Petrobras capital plan to boost reserves by 35 pct Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras's (PBR.N) proven oil reserves could rise 35 percent as a result of access to new fields through an oil-for-shares swap, the company chief executive said on Thursday. ... EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks slip ahead of US jobs dataReuters Petrobras shares up as oil-rights deal moves aheadMarketWatch Pricey Petrobras Oil Deal Removes Share Sale HurdleWall Street Journal Financial Times -Bloomberg -Bloomberg all 159 news articles »

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Economic Data Damp Down Fears of New Recession ABC News WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pending sales of previously owned US homes rebounded unexpectedly in July and new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, helping quell fears the economy could face a double-dip recession. ... Home sales, pending contracts defy national averages by risingOcean City Today Housing Stocks Lift As Pending Sales Pick UpForbes Pending home sales rise 5.2 percent in JulyThe Associated Press The Atlantic -Citybizlist Real Estate -MarketWatch all 356 news articles »

VentureBeat

Take-Two Posts Profit, Raises Outlook ABC News LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Video game maker Take-Two Interactive Inc on Thursday smashed Wall Street expectations for its fiscal third quarter and raised its forecast for the current fourth quarter, citing strong sales for its "Red ... Take-Two posts 3Q profit, revenue soarsThe Associated Press Take-Two Posts Strong 3Q Beat, Boosts ViewFOXBusiness Take-Two Tops Estimates on `Redemption,' Boosts 2010 ForecastBloomberg Los Angeles Times (blog) -Gamespy.com -GameSpot all 84 news articles »

CNET

Audit: Calif. 'smart meters' mostly accurate San Francisco Chronicle An independent analysis of the electronic meter-reading system operated by California's largest utility says the devices are highly accurate, despite thousands of customer complaints. The report on Pacific Gas & Electric Co. ... ENERGY: Smart meters are accurate, consultants tell regulatorsNorth County Times Report Says Heat, Not Smart Meters, Hiked BillsNew York Times (blog) PG&E smart meters are fine, customer service not so much, report findsLos Angeles Times (blog) San Diego Union Tribune -KCRA Sacramento -CNET all 88 news articles »