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Daily Archives: January 20, 2008

Merck (MRK) Losing Out On OTC?

Posted: January 20, 2008 at 1:15 pm

If a company like Merck (MRK) is going to overcome problems with a lot its drugs going "off patent" it is going to have to come up with some new ...
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Apple (AAPL) iPhone Sales Slow In UK

Posted: January 20, 2008 at 10:20 am

Apple's iPhone only sold 190,000 units through exclusive UK reseller O2 according to the FT. Gartner had estimated sales might be 350,000 to 400,000. The handset went on sale November ...
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Tip: Yahoo May Cut 1,500-2,500 Jobs Within 2 Weeks

Posted: January 20, 2008 at 10:16 am

From Silicon Alley InsiderA tipster believes Yahoo has created a list of 1,500-2,500 jobs that may be eliminated in the next two weeks. CEO Jerry Yang will reportedly make the ...
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Why China Economy And Markets May Falter (BIDU)(SNP)

Posted: January 20, 2008 at 6:57 am

China is admitting a recession in the US would be a significant enough drag to badly damage its exports and undermine its GDP growth. "If U.S. consumption really comes down, ...
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Rio Tinto (RTP) Hints BHP Billiton (BHP) Bid Could Work

Posted: January 20, 2008 at 6:51 am

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RTP) could take a sweetened  bid from miner BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP). Up until now, RTP have told investors that a deal is not possible. Rio Tinto's shareholders are ...
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