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Toshiba plans to double operating profit by 2014-15
Fri 18 May 2012
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp (6502.T) said on Thursday it aims to more than double its annual operating profit in three years to $5.6 billion, by expanding its social infrastructure business... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Rakuten Website
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Why A Japanese E-Commerce Giant Is The Lead Investor In Pinterest
Thu 17 May 2012
Rakuten CEO Hiroshi Mikitani Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten is the lead investor in Pinterest's $100 million round. Most people in the United States have never heard of Rakuten. And that's a big... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub)
President of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet looks on during a news conference in Frankfurt, on Thursday, June 10, 2010. T  Reuters  Thu 17 May 2012
Europe's banks on the brink
LONDON, May 17 (IFR) - The euro zone crisis was in full swing when Jean-Claude Trichet took the podium in Berlin last October 6 for his final press conference as president of the European Central... (photo: AP / Martin Oeser)
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US Dollar - Currency  Wall Street Journal  Thu 17 May 2012
U.S. Stock Futures Inch Up
By SHAWN LANGLOIS LONDONU.S. stocks nudged slightly higher before the opening bell on Thursday and were poised to end their recent losing streak after the Fed indicated that additional monetary... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
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Sharp - Television - Technology The Times of India Thu 17 May 2012
Tokyo stocks rebound, close up 0.86%
TweetTOKYO: Tokyo stocks reversed early losses to finish 0.86 percent higher Thursday, as Japan reported better-than-expected growth figures although concerns over... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
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2010 Mazda CX-7 (US) Atlanta Journal Thu 17 May 2012
World stocks mixed amid bargain-hunting vs caution
BANGKOK — Asian stocks eked out gains Thursday as traders hunted for bargains after sharp selling in recent days, but markets in Europe fell amid intensifying fears... (photo: Creative Commons / Thomas doerfer)
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In this image from television, foreign reporters and workers in protective gear are seen at North Korea's main nuclear reactor in Yongbyon, Friday, Feb. 22, 2008. The Daily Telegraph Thu 17 May 2012
North Korea 'resuming work' on nuclear reactor
Satellite imagery has revealed that North Korea has resumed work on a light water reactor that analysts believe indicates Pyongyang's intention to push ahead with efforts... (photo: AP / APTN)
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Jollibee branch in Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City - PHilippines Xinhua Thu 17 May 2012
Investments up, stocks tumble in the Philippines
By Alito L. Malinao MANILA, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine economy was marked by both positive and negative developments in the past few days, with a huge surge in... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub)
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Sharp Electronics - TV - Television - Technology - LCD Springfield News-Sun Thu 17 May 2012
Asia stocks rise after Greece sets election date
BANGKOK — Asian stocks were mostly higher Thursday as markets adjusted to Greece's possible exit from the euro common currency and traders hunted for bargains after... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Bangkok   Economy   Greece   Photos   Wikipedia: Sharp Corporation
The Nikon D70 reveals a recent F-mount design, including aperture lever (left), CPU contacts (top), and mechanical AF linkage (lower left). The Times of India Thu 17 May 2012
Nikkei slips on Greece fears but Japan GDP supports
Tweet TOKYO: The Nikkei share average slipped on Thursday on heightened concerns over Greece after news that some Greek banks have been denied funding by the European... (photo: Creative Commons / Jastrow)
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