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Harry Potter Reviews: Does the Film Live Up to the Hype?
The Harry Potter finale has been declared the most anticipated film of 2011 as it has already out sold its previous installments. It is also the fastest selling ticket of the year so far and has 2000 showtimes sold through Fandango. Throughout all of the hype and fan fever--is the film any good?
Jul 07, 2011
Banks struggle to agree Greek aid plan in Rome talks
International banks, under pressure from European governments to roll over their holdings of Greek debt, tried again to come up with a joint rescue plan on Thursday after talks over a French proposal fell apart.
Jul 07, 2011
Wall St lifted by ADP jobs data, retailers
Stocks climbed on Thursday after a sharp rise in private-sector jobs raised expectations of a solid U.S. employment report for June.
Jul 07, 2011
Casey Anthony Sentenced 4 Years in Jail, Maximum Sentence for Lying
Casey Anthony has been sentenced 4 years in prison, lying to investigators.
Jul 07, 2011
Motorola Droid 3 Debuts Today
The Motorola Droid 3 made its debut today on Verizon Wireless's website, and is now available for $199.99 with a two-year contract or $459.99 off contract.
Jul 07, 2011
Retail chains' discount push sales above forecasts
Top U.S. retailers reported better-than-expected sales gains for June after smartly targeted bargains lured shoppers contending with a wobbly economy.
Jul 07, 2011
Wall St opens higher after improved labor data
Stocks rose after the open on Thursday after data showed an improvement in the labor market ahead of Friday's key U.S. government monthly payrolls report.
Jul 07, 2011
Football Transfer News - Modric makes it harder for Chelsea, Manchester United
Chelsea and Manchester United have been handed a blow in their pursuit of Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric after the player's agent revealed that the Croatian wouldn't hand in a transfer request.
Jul 07, 2011
Google+ to Beat Facebook with Business Version: Hangout More Efficient than Video Calling
Google’s new launch Google+ which has become highly popular in a few days and has prompted people to beg for invites by creating Twitter accounts dedicating to getting Google+ invites, is developing a business version of it.
Jul 07, 2011
Private hiring picks up, jobless claims fall
U.S. private employers stepped up hiring in June and the number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week, strengthening views the economy is positioned for a pick-up in the second half.
Jul 07, 2011
2014-16 broadcast rights to top $4 billion: IOC
Broadcast revenues for the period covering the 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games will exceed $4 billion, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said Thursday.
Jul 07, 2011
ECB raises rates as expected, seen firm on Greece
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the second time this year on Thursday, tightening policy to address above-target inflation in the euro zone despite the intensifying debt crisis in Greece.
Jul 07, 2011
Private sector adds 157,000 jobs in June
U.S. private employers added far more jobs than expected in June, bouncing back from a surprise slump the month before, a report by payrolls processor ADP showed on Thursday.
Jul 07, 2011
NYSE shareholders back D. Boerse merger
The New York Stock Exchange, an icon of American capitalism, took a crucial step toward ceding control to a German company on Thursday, as investors threw their support behind a planned merger.
Jul 07, 2011
New jobless claims fall last week
New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, government data showed on Thursday, but distortions associated with the holiday weekend and a government shutdown in one state made it difficult to get a clear view of the labor market.
Jul 07, 2011
Sony confirms PSN pass for PS3 games
It is believed this is to restrict second-hand gaming
Jul 07, 2011
June retail sales get lift from bargains
Top U.S. retailers are on pace to report better-than-expected sales gains for June after bargains lured shoppers contending with a wobbly economy.
Jul 07, 2011
Obama and lawmakers aim for big things in debt talks
After weeks of impasse, President Barack Obama and top congressional leaders are aiming for something big as they resume budget talks on Thursday to avert an imminent default.
Jul 07, 2011
Futures advance before labor market data
Stock index futures rose on Thursday before data that may provide investors clues about Friday's key U.S. government monthly payrolls report.
Jul 07, 2011
ECB raises rates to 1.5 percent, as expected
The European Central Bank raised interest rates a quarter of a percentage point to 1.5 percent on Thursday, in an effort to curb inflationary pressures threatening buying power in the common currency region.
Jul 07, 2011
HTC Sensation Chasing Samsung Galaxy II in UK: iPhone 5 Stuck in Rumors
HTC is trying to strengthen the grip it has established over the smartphone market in the absence of iPhone 5, tickled by the success of Samsung Galaxy S II which hit 3 million in 55 days in UK.
Jul 07, 2011
ECB meets to raise rates, seen firm on Greece
The European Central Bank is almost certain to raise interest rates later on Thursday and will show no let-up in its insistence that governments solve Greece's debt crisis without triggering a default credit rating.
Jul 07, 2011
BoE keeps key rate on hold, no rise seen till 2012
The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at a record low on Thursday, as expected, and is likely to stay put for the rest of the year as the economy struggles to gain momentum.
Jul 07, 2011
Banks meet IIF in Rome for Greece talks: source
International banks will hold a further round of talks on Thursday aimed at finding a way to contribute to Greece's second debt bailout after an earlier French plan ran aground.
Jul 07, 2011
Futures rise ahead of labor data
Stock index futures advanced on Thursday before data on the labor market, which may provide investors clues about Friday's key payrolls report.
Jul 07, 2011
Funnyordie Does a Spoof on NFL lockout Based on Field of Dreams
The spoof has players and commentators along with Ray Liotta, Taylor Lautner
Jul 07, 2011
BoE keeps key interest rate at 0.5 percent as expected
The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at a record low 0.5 percent on Thursday as worries about Britain's lackluster recovery outweighed any concern about above-target inflation.
Jul 07, 2011
Live Nation would benefit from going private: Malone
Live Nation Entertainment , the world's largest concert and promotions business, would benefit from being taken private, according to the company's largest shareholder.
Jul 07, 2011
Five Years From Now Computers can argue, shout and reason with you
Artificial Intelligent computers that can talk to you are just five years away
Jul 07, 2011
Consumer delinquencies tick up in first quarter
More consumers had trouble making payments on credit cards and other debts during the first three months of the year due to higher food and gas prices, an industry report said on Thursday.
Jul 07, 2011
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