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Web Sites of Nasdaq, BATS Hit in Cyber Attack

Websites of exchange operators Nasdaq and BATS have been attacked by hackers over the last 24 hours, causing ongoing disruptions for those trying to use the sites, spokespersons for the companies said on Tuesday.

Fed could hike interest rates before late 2014: Reuters poll

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There is a good chance the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates before the end of 2014, according to a Reuters poll which also showed a significant minority of economists still expect a further easing of monetary policy in coming months.
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Yahoo, Alibaba talks called off: report

Yahoo Inc and its Asian partners, China's Alibaba and Japan's Softbank Corp, have called off talks over a sale of the U.S. company's Asian assets, tech blog AllThingsDigital cited sources as saying on Tuesday.
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Pentagon, Lockheed see price of F-35 going up

Delays in U.S. and international orders for Lockheed Martin Corp's new F-35 fighter jet will increase its total cost, Lockheed and U.S. officials said on Tuesday, as Italy announced a cut in spending on the warplane.
A man walks past a logo of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd at its headquarters on the outskirts of Hangzhou

Yahoo-Alibaba Talks Reported at an Impasse

Talks between Yahoo Inc and China's Alibaba over the U.S. internet giant's Asian assets have hit an impasse, throwing their plans for a $17 billion tax-free asset swap into question, according to sources briefed on the situation.
Red Hot Chili Peppers To Play Bonnaroo 2012

Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup Announced: Red Hot Chili Peppers to Play [VIDEO]

The Bonnaroo 2012 line up has finally been announced. Taking the stage for the first time at the Manchester, Tennessee festival stage are the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band is set to appear during the June 7-10th festival that has been taking place since 2002 on a 700-acre farm in Tennessee.
Considerable Spikes Expected on China’s 2012 Defence Spending

Obama Tells Chinese VP Xi: 'Work by the Same Rules'

Jinping Xi, slated to become China's next leader by 2013, touched down at Andrews Air Force base this morning to begin a busy five-day visit which included meetings with President Obama and other top administration officials at the White House.
A man walks past a logo of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd at its headquarters on the outskirts of Hangzhou

Yahoo-Alibaba Talks Called Off After Snags

Yahoo Inc and its Asian partners, China's Alibaba and Japan's Softbank Corp, have called off talks over a tax-free sale of the U.S. company's prized Asian assets, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters.
A man walks past a logo of Alibaba (China) Technology Co. Ltd at its headquarters on the outskirts of Hangzhou

Yahoo, Alibaba Tax-Free Deal Talks Crumble

Yahoo Inc and its Asian partners, China's Alibaba and Japan's Softbank Corp, have called off talks over a tax-free sale of the U.S. company's Asian assets, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters.
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Yahoo, Alibaba tax-free deal talks crumble: source

Yahoo Inc and its Asian partners, China's Alibaba and Japan's Softbank Corp, have called off talks over a tax-free sale of the U.S. company's Asian assets, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters.
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Love story The Vow leads strong box office

Love story The Vow won the hearts of moviegoers with $51.4 million in global ticket sales over a pre-Valentine's Day weekend that featured stronger-than-expected performances from three new releases.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab: What's the Difference?

Samsung is debuting Google's Android 4.0 system on a brand new seven inch tablet this March, and it's called the Galaxy Tab 2. The original Galaxy Tab came out in 2010, and Samsung is not inclined to add Android 4.0 to that device. Galaxy Tab 2 will debut in the UK, but there are no further details about a U.S. release or any pricing info. What Samsung has said is the Galaxy Tab 2 has many of the same exact features as the Galaxy Tab, but with more memory, internal storage and a slightly t...

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