Updated : Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:09:50 GMT
NewsFactor - In what may remind many consumers of the Amazon Kindle's early days, Barnes & Noble expects shipments of its nook e-book reader to be delayed. On Friday, the giant book retailer said it has sold out its first batch of nooks amid high demand -- and new shipments won't be available until after the holiday shopping season ends.
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:21:55 GMT
AP - A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday:
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:04 GMT
Reuters - U.S. chocolate maker Hershey Co is considering launching a bid of at least $17 billion for British chocolatier Cadbury Plc as it seeks to trump a hostile offer by Kraft Foods Inc, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.
Publ.Date : Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:09:50 GMT
Reuters - When the U.S. holiday shopping season kicks off on the day after Thanksgiving, retailers can expect to see millions of less frightened but even more bargain hungry customers cross their thresholds.
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:18:13 GMT
Reuters - Investors tempted to put money into star hedge fund manager John Paulson's new gold portfolio will have to commit at least $10 million and leave the money locked up for at least one year, according to a prospectus.
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:49:45 GMT
Reuters - The U.S. economy's return to growth in the third quarter was less brisk than previously thought as the trade deficit worsened and companies still aggressively cut inventories, a Reuters survey predicted.
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:20 GMT
AP - The New Hampshire attorney general's office wants to force a mortgage company that closed suddenly into bankruptcy.
Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:59:36 GMT
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