Time Warner earnings rise as cable ads boost profit
Time Warner reported a 19 percent rise in fourth quarter earnings to 857 million, or 1.06 per share, on lower interest costs and stronger cable network ad sales. Asahi offers 2.9 billion for SABMiller beer brands. VW recalls about 850,000 U.S. vehicles linked to Takata air bag issue.
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Yellen warns of rising anxiety over U.S. economy
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told Congress that global troubles and the stock sell-off could rattle the U.S. economy and delay planned rate hikes. She cited overseas weakness and higher borrowing costs as risks, noting the need for more data before the March meeting.
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Central banks move to negative rates to spur growth
Global banks adopt negative rates to combat deflation and weak growth. BOJ joins Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, and ECB in charging for deposits, while concerns rise about U.S. Fed prospects. Analysts note weaker inflation, strong dollar, and job gain as factors shaping policy moves.
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Twitter Growth Stalls In Q4 As User Base Flatlines
Twitter posted 320 million users in the December quarter, flat from the prior period and up 9 percent year over year, with fast followers excluded leaving 305 million MAUs. Revenue reached 710 million dollars, while earnings per share missed estimates and guidance for next quarter was below Street expectations.
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