Nintendo's 9 mth profit tumbles, keeps outlook
Nintendo Co Ltd reported a 46.5% fall in nine-month profit, as sales of its ageing DS handheld device tumbled ahead of the launch of a new, 3D-capable model.
China plans Asia soft-sell after rough year
After taking some of the sting from tensions with Washington, China is now likely to focus on doing the same with Asian neighbours unnerved by its push on disputes and yet drawn into its economic orbit.
Logitech raises outlook as Asian demand boosts Q3
Logitech International, the world's largest computer mouse maker, raised its full-year sales target after strong growth in Asia helped it post a 14% rise in third-quarter net profit.
Paes-Bhupathi reach Australian Open final
Australian Open men's doubles semi-final results on Thursday.
BSkyB's results to highlight pressure on News Corp
BSkyB is set to post a near 25% jump in first-half adjusted operating profit on Thursday, underlining the danger to News Corp of any delay in negotiating its USD 12.5 billion bid offer.
Muslim birth rate falls, population to grow more slowly
Falling birth rates will slow the world's Muslim population growth over the next two decades, reducing it on average from 2.2% a year in 1990-2010 to 1.5% a year from now until 2030, a new study says.
Court venue may be key to US Internet rules
The US telecommunications regulator faces an uphill battle as its oversight of the Internet is challenged in court, but a change in venue could make all the difference.
Tata Investment Corp; February 8, 2011 record date for payment of interim dividend
Tata Investment Corporation has fixed February 8, 2011 as the 'Record Date' for payment of interim dividend.
HOV Services declares 3rd interim dividend at Rs 2 per share
HOV Services at its meeting held on January 27, 2011 has declared 3rd interim dividend at Rs 2 per share of Rs 10 each for FY 2010-11.
Consumer firms eye Africa as next growth driver
Indian consumer goods makers are scrambling to buy assets in Africa, applying their knowledge of challenging, lower-income markets to a continent where spending power is on the rise.
Vedanta Q3 EBITDA jumps 35%, zinc output up
Indian-focused mining group Vedanta Plc posted a 35% jump in third quarter core earnings on Thursday, driven by strong metals prices and higher output after buying zinc operations from Anglo American.
S&P cuts Japan sovereign debt rating to AA minus
Rating agency Standard & Poor's downgraded Japan's long-term sovereign debt one notch from AA to AA minus on Thursday, citing the country's ballooning deficit, which it said will further reduce Tokyo's already weak fiscal flexibility.
Reforms may ease Japan rating pressure: S&P
Downward pressure on Japan's sovereign debt ratings could ease if the government's plans for social security and tax reform show it is tackling its fiscal woes, Standard & Poor's said on Thursday.
RBI: Past policy effect yet to be seen fully
The effect of policy actions taken by the Reserve Bank of India in the past is yet to be fully seen, a deputy governor said on Thursday.
India gold recovers a tad; physical buying recoils
India gold recovered a tad on Thursday afternoon, moving away from from its lowest level in 10 weeks, but physical buying retrated as traders were unwilling to place fresh deals hoping for larger falls ahead, dealers said.
Rupee rises tracking euro strength
The rupee strengthened on Thursday tracking gains in the euro but losses in the domestic sharemarket limited its rise.
Buy United Phosphorous; target of Rs 210: Emkay
Emkay Global Financial Services is bullish on United Phosphorous and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target of Rs 210 in its January 25, 2011 research report.
Food inflation a threat for recovery: World Bank official
Higher food prices pose a major threat to the global economy and social stability but policymakers must not over-regulate commodity markets, a senior World Bank official said on Thursday.
China, India very strong for company: Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters CEO Thomas Glocer said on Thursday Latin America was very strong for the electronic news and data provider, as well as the Gulf, China and India.
Griffin to seek bids for Australia power plant: Sources
Administrators for Australia's Griffin Coal expect to seek bids in March for a power plant worth around USD 1.2 billion, in a deal expected to attract interest from bidders in Australia, Asia and the United States, sources said Thursday.
A decade on, many Bhuj quake survivors claw a living
When the ground shook in India's industrial heartland of Gujarat on a sunny morning a decade ago, crushing homes and killing thousands of people, authorities mounted a largely impressive effort to rebuild.
Lupin Q3 cons net profit up at Rs 224 cr
Lupin has declared its consolidated third quarter results. The company’s Q3 consolidated net profit was up at Rs 224 crore versus Rs 161 crore.
Tata Chem Q3 cons net profit down at Rs 164 cr
Tata Chemicals has declared its consolidated third quarter results. The company’s Q3 consolidated net profit was down at Rs 164 crore versus Rs 212.4 crore.
ITC a market performer; target of Rs 193: Karvy
Karvy Stock Broking is bullish on ITC and has recommended a market performer rating on the stock with a target of Rs 193 in its January 25, 2011 research report.
