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Japan's Asahi Breweries said it was not in talks to buy soft-drinks maker Orangina, denying a newspaper report it was competing with domestic rival Suntory Holdings in a $3.8 billion auction.

Youth clothing chain rue21 Inc is seeking to raise as much as $125 million in an initial public offering, joining a recent spike in filings by retailers.

Las Vegas casino operator Wynn Resorts plans to raise up to $1 billion by listing its Macau assets on the Hong Kong stock exchange, two sources with direct knowledge of the deal said on Friday.

Twitter, the fast-growing microblogging site now seeking ways to make money, expanded its terms for users on Thursday to allow advertisers to reach the Internet site's more than 45 million monthly visitors.

Asian shares edged up on Friday as strong Chinese economic data supported regional recovery hopes, but Japanese exporters were hurt by a stronger yen as the dollar fell to its lowest in a year against a basket of currencies.

Sales of video game equipment and software in the United States fell 16 percent in August to $908.7 million, research group NPD said on Thursday, the sixth consecutive monthly decline.

Let's face it: the lack of healthy food choices and the lack of exercise are producing serious ramifications. When people continue to engage in behavior that contributes to overweight and

If you perform aerobic exercise before eating breakfast some believe you will burn more calories than afternoon or evening workouts.

Doesn't seem to be an answer to the question, How do I lose weight and keep it off? According to Researchers at Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research there is.

Deere & Co , the world's largest farm equipment maker, said on Thursday it would lay off 367 workers at its primary harvester factory in East Moline, Illinois, and idle most of the plant's other employees for a month because of reduced demand for combines.

What are calorie bargains? They're great-tasting foods that are lower in calories than those you typically eat and can be substituted for higher-calorie foods. Here are my calorie bargain picks for the New Year.

At any given time up to 50% of American women are dieting. While maintaining a healthy weight is important to overall health, in their zealousness to lose weight many women may be harming their bodies by not getting proper nutrition.

A successful weight loss program requires permanently changing the way a person approaches exercise and food for the rest of their life. But it can be done! To offer help, the Wellness Advisor offers these tips for a sensible plan for losing weight and keeping it off.

Portion control, or consciously limiting the size of your meals and snacks, is one of the most effective and reliable ways to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

If you're a serious athlete, or just one who monitors their weight consistently, a few pounds here or there can mean a big difference in confidence, attitude and especially performance.

Ready to get down to basics? With so many supplements and vitamins out there it can be confusing to get what you really need. The Wellness Advisor is here to help you learn about the four basic vitamins and supplements which

Ever wondered if what the label says is in your vitamins is actually in there? Now there`s a way to make sure. The Dietary Supplement Verification Program, or DSVP, allows you to rest assured that the products you buy are potent and pure--and exactly what they claim to be on the label.

A new report issued recently by the U.S. Surgeon General warns that by 2020, one in two Americans over age 50 will be at risk for fractures from osteoporosis or low bone mass unless they start strengthening their bones now with calcium, and vitamin D.

The common wisdom of if something appears too good to be true, it must be is usually sage advice, but not in the case of vitamin E. Recent scientific studies have shown that this wonder pill is a pillar of excellent health.

The exciting experiences of travel--new environments, new foods, new time zones --are also what make it so taxing on the human body. Whether it's a nagging cough, fatigue or an upset stomach, we've all been under the weather as a result of traveling.

With busy lifestyles today, it becomes challenging for adults to eat healthy on a daily basis. Eating out often and eating on the run is common in many households, and can cause deficiency of key vitamins and minerals. It has

Morgan Stanley Chief Executive John Mack is stepping down and will be replaced by retail brokerage head James Gorman, signaling the storied bank is embracing stable businesses after losing big on risky ones.

Nickel and copper may sound like the stuff of small change, but they are critical nutrients for your body. Here`s a guide to trace minerals that are essential to your health.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday a strengthening economy means the government can end some of the extraordinary support it put in place for markets and prepare for a slow recovery.

Verizon Communications says it is ready to oppose the sale of the enterprise business unit of Canadian telecom-equipment maker Nortel Networks' to Avaya Inc for $475 million, citing public safety and security concerns.

Vitamin D has emerged as the star supplement because of its many nutritional benefits for both men and women. Vitamin D plays a key role in the proper absorption

Barrick Gold Corp said on Thursday that proceeds from its pending equity offering will total around $4 billion, making the stock sale the biggest in Canadian history, according to Thomson Reuters data.

Contrite U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission officials apologized for bungling five probes that should have uncovered Bernard Madoff's $65 billion fraud and pledged to overhaul the way the agency operates.

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp, the fashion company behind the Polo and Club Monaco brands, said on Thursday its smaller Rugby brand was launching an iPhone application that lets users design their own shirts.