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To get an iPad in this Latin American country, you have to shell out $1,094 -- more than double the cheapest price elsewhere.

A Samsung official has confirmed that the manufacturer plans to launch a smartphone featuring a curved display to the South Korean market in October.

Suppliers are forced to deliver the goods at set prices and volumes, even if commodities prices fluctuate significantly.

Two carrier startups and one plane-leasing company owned by the Bank of China send business to European aircraft maker.

Greece may pass laws that will allow the acquisition of private and even protected lands or forests for businesses.

Jeff Bezos sheds some light on the Washington Post's potential future and addresses other media rumors.

Environmentalists are wielding a new weapon in the fight against one of the biggest wind farms in Scotland, and it’s a bird.

The Chinese e-commerce giant is valued at $120 billion, compared to Facebook’s $100 billion valuation prior to its IPO in May 2012.

Amid debt ceiling talks, investors are also eyeing the U.S./Iran rapprochement, which could lower oil prices substantially.

German consumers were more confident as improving economic conditions and low interest rates encouraged spending.

It's Brazil's regulatory body, not Italy's that Telefónica has to worry about.

Disney's CEO doubts Netflix's ability to compete.

Freddie Mac by failing to pursue thousands of foreclosed mortgages lost the opportunity to recover $4.6 billion in shortfalls.

The $4.7 billion sale of Smithfield, the world's largest pork producer, to China’s Shuanghui was approved by an overwhelming majority.

Barely 20 years old, Kazakhstan has developed into a self-sustaining and model economy where green energy and development is paramount

The rating raise comes a year after the so-called “patent cliff,” when patents on many branded drug offerings expired, opening the market to cheaper generic equivalents.

Tony Soprano’s SUV of choice has been long overdue for an update.

Barrick’s CEO told the Denver Gold Forum that it wasn’t worth it for the company to cancel Pascua Lama, because the company is halfway through mine development.

Many U.S. firms are shifting manufacturing operations back to American soil, owing to China's rising wages.

It will apparently take more than one terror attack to scare away foreign equity investors.

What is the most valued brand in Latin America? Hint: It's not an oil company.

After decades of failed efforts to significantly boost clean energy use, the U.S. may have hit on a strategy that could actually work.

Chrysler’s filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission suggests reasons why Fiat doesn't want you to invest.

The energy-focused private investment firm, founded in 2000, has raised at least $26 billion in equity capital.

Norway’s generous electric car incentives have helped the country become the EV center of Europe.

Two private investors bring significant defense-industry expertise to the maker of one of the world’s most popular weapons.

Domestic air travel in China will be the driving force in Airbus sales during the next 20 years.

At just 30 cents more than regular fries, the healthier option boasts 30% fewer calories and 40% less fat than a serving of McDonald’s fries.

The Spanish telecom giant wants to boot the competition out and salvage a strong company.