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Alibaba To Invest $590M For Minority Stake In Xiaomi Rival Meizu

Meizu has been around longer but has so far been overshadowed by better-known rival Xiaomi.

Cancer Drugs May Be Delivered Directly To Tumors By Electrical Fields In Future Chemotherapy, New Study In Mice Shows

Researchers find they can use electrical fields to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to cancerous tumors instead of pumping them through the bloodstream.

One In Three People Would Rather Die A Little Early Than Take A Daily Pill For Heart Disease

A new study highlights the distaste that many people have for pills — a hard truth to swallow for drug manufacturers.

Alibaba Tests Drone Deliveries In China While Amazon Struggles With US Launch

Alibaba partnered with logistics firm YTO Express for its drone-delivery testing project.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Release: Device Could Be Available In 4 Colors; Unpacked Event In US Not Likely

A blue-green color option for the Galaxy S6 could be a new addition to Samsung handsets.

Super Bowl Windfall Not Paying Off For Phoenix Business Owners

Local business owners say the big game is not only failing to produce huge profits, but also driving down sales.

What Is Personalized Medicine And Why Is Obama Supporting It With A $215 Million Pledge?

Researchers hope a customized approach, using anonymized patient data, can lead to new treatments for cancer.

Hooters Plans Expansion Into Southeast Asia With 30 Restaurants

The "stereotypical American" chain known for chicken wings and hot pants is planning 30 more locations in Southeast Asia.

Shake Shack Inc. IPO And McDonald's Corporation In Crisis: A Tale of Two Burgers

Why McDonald’s time has passed -- and the age of fast-casual dining is upon us.

Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK) IPO Date 2015: Burger Joint To Kick Off Trading, Boosts IPO Range

The popular eatery chain is banking on metrics of "Shack-onomics" to boost market value to more than $675 million.

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Flipkart, Indian Online Retailer, Planning US IPO To Raise $5B: Report

India's growing affinity to online shopping is leading e-commerce firms to raise ever more funds to beat the likes of Amazon and Alibaba.

How China's Alibaba Helps Counterfeit Goods Reach US Pirates, Amazon

China wants Alibaba to do more to stop counterfeit goods. Meanwhile, here’s how to get fake stuff through the e-commerce giant.

Placebo Effect: Pricier “Drugs” May Be More Effective For Patients With Parkinson's Disease

A small study shows placebos can be an effective way to improve motor skills for patients with Parkinson’s disease.

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China Regulator Blasts Alibaba For Illegal Business On Its Websites

A China regulator said many products sold on Alibaba's e-commerce websites and services infringed upon trademarks, were substandard or fake.

Empty Grocery Stores: What Food To Buy For Blizzard 2015, Where To Shop In New York, Boston

Stores scrambled to keep pantry basics in stock as people lined up for bread, water, canned food and other staples.

Samsung Galaxy S6 With 20MP OIS Camera Rumored To Be Released Soon After March Announcement

With a 20-megapixel camera, the Galaxy S6 will compete with the next-gen version of LG G4, which is also expected to sport a similar camera.

Fired McDonald's employees claim in a federal lawsuit that the entire corporation, not just the franchises, are responsible for how workers are treated.

Fired McDonald’s Employees Were Told ‘Too Many Black People’ Worked There, Lawsuit Claims

The lawsuit also makes claims of fired workers being subjected to sexual discrimination and harassment in addition to the aforementioned racial elements.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) Fourth Quarter Earnings Preview: Company Is Having An Identity Crisis

There will likely be no Happy Meals on Friday when McDonald’s reports financial results for the fourth quarter and all of 2014.

Apple Inc. Just Pulled The Wraps Off Its Second Retail Store In China In Hangzhou

It's the second of five to be opened before Chinese New Year.

Facing Bankruptcy, RadioShack Corporation (RSH) Future Depends On Branding

"To have customers shopping at a ‘shack’ that’s called ‘radio’ is symbolic of how out of touch they are with 2015.”

EU Says Part Of Amazon's Luxembourg Tax Deal 'Cosmetic'

The European Commission said in October that it had opened an investigation into a tax ruling struck in 2003.

Why Target Corporation (TGT) Is Ditching Canada After Less Than Two Years

After a solid U.S. holiday sales season, Target is closing its 133 Canadian stores and laying off more than 17,000 employees.

RadioShack Preparing To File For Bankruptcy: Report

The struggling electronics retailer could file for bankruptcy protection as early as next month, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Samsung Z1, First Tizen Smartphone, Launched In India For $92

The new device is expected to help Samsung compete with local as well as Chinese rivals in India's booming smartphone market.

UK Inflation Falls To 14-Year Low In December

The fall in inflation has given some respite to households with average earnings rising by more than prices.

UK Retail Sales Soften In December After Black Friday Bonanza

Year-on-year retail spending was 1.0 percent higher this December than a year ago, the weakest December growth since 2008.

LG Factory Accident: Nitrogen Leak At Display Manufacturing Facility Kills 2, Injures 4

All the victims were reportedly in their thirties and were taken to four hospitals in the area.

Alibaba, South Korean City Of Incheon Mulling $912M Joint Investment In 'Alibaba Town'

Incheon, which lies 25 miles west of Seoul, has recently suffered a financial crisis and is struggling with debt worth $2.8 billion.

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20 States Join US Antitrust Probe Of Family Dollar Merger

The 20 states eying deal are similar in number to those looking at Comcast Corp.’s plan to buy Time Warner Cable Inc.

Fake Apple Watch At CES 2015 Sold By Chinese Company For $27

The fake Apple Watch reportedly almost looked like the real deal at first glance.

China December Inflation Near Five-Year Low, More Policy Easing Seen

China's annual consumer inflation hovered at a near five-year low of 1.5 percent in December, signaling persistent weakness in the economy.

Apple iPhone Sales 2014: UBS Data Suggests 69 Million iPhones Sold In December Quarter

The record-breaking numbers are said to be fueled by the sale of the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models in the holiday shopping season.

Tesco Takes Fight To Discounters With Price Cuts On Brands

Tesco is cutting the price of hundreds of branded products such as Hovis bread, Kellogg's cornflakes and Stella Artois lager.

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McDonald's Japan Finds Tooth and Plastic in Food, Apologizes And Promises To Be Better

McDonald's Japan apologizes and promises to be better after customers find a tooth and plastic in food.

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