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FTSE 100 closes firmly lower as investors shun risk and amid Brexit deal chatter
The UK's premier share index finished down nearly 33 points at 7,385
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The UK's premier share index finished down nearly 33 points at 7,385
Growth is slowing at the internet search giant, and investors are concerned that the weaker-than-expected results could be down to falling demand from advertisers or heightened competition from Amazon
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S&P 500 Index finished up 0.11% and the Nasdaq Composite finished up 0.19% last night.
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The IT firm reported a pre-tax loss for the year of US$19.4mln, wider than the US$14mln loss the year before, while revenue fell to US$17mln from US$19.6mln
Last month, the two heavyweights unveiled Apple Arcade and Google Stadia, video game streaming systems that could potentially change the market forever
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Samsung said first-quarter profit would likely miss market expectations due to declines in chip prices and slowing demand for display panels
The ride-hailing app giant is set to list on the New York Stock Exchange in April, according to Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the matter
EC competition commissioner, Margrethe Vestager said: "Google has cemented its dominance in online search adverts and shielded itself from competitive pressure by imposing anti-competitive contractual restrictions on third-party websites”
Stadia promises a paradigm shift for the gaming industry, which has already in recent years seen huge incursion by smart phone games like Candy Crush
The companies will jointly invest $500,000 in the venture for building infrastructure and marketing
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The UK index of leading shares closed down around four points at 7,173
The firm’s capital spending came in at US$7.1bn in the fourth quarter, up from US$4.3bn a year ago and taking the 2018 total to US$25.1bn, almost double 2017's figure of US$13.2bn
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The UK's premier share index closed up over 143 points higher at 7,177
Atari is teaming up with blockchain start-up Animoca Brands to create blockchain-based versions of mobile games 'RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch' and 'Goon Squad'
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The analysts say the Silicon Valley tech giant should tap its ample piggy bag to embark on a more “aggressive shopping spree"
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Facebook confirms feud with Apple; Netflix picks up Korean drama set in Spain
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Apple looking to give away its watches through insurance programs, Netflix eyes mobile subscription plans
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The e-commerce giant surprised many with its decision to split its second headquarters
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New scam is making the rounds of Facebook while Amazon lists its device discounts going up this Friday, November 16
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Facebook making available a feature to unsend messages, but only for 10 minutes