U.S. sues over e book prices in bid to curb price fixing
The government and 15 states sue Apple and major publishers alleging a conspiracy to raise e book prices. They say consumers paid over 100 million extra in two years as Kindle titles were pushed above 9.99. Settlements with Hachette HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster amount to 52 million in restitution.
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Battleship movie sails into theaters overseas this week
Hasbro based Battleship the movie debuts in Europe with a big budget and potential franchise hopes. Universal Pictures bets on a proven brand with Transformers style effects, aliens, Rihanna and Liam Neeson to drive global box office.
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Battleship movie echoed by board game tie in cards
The film Battleship differs from the classic board game with alien battles and shredders. Hasbro introduces a card based version letting players clear a row or column, hoping to rekindle movie excitement for kids. Jim Silver notes persistent toy driven movie trends and parental fatigue.
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Beige Book signals hiring improving across Fed districts
The Beige Book shows all 12 Federal Reserve districts grew from mid February to April 2 with hiring stable or rising despite slower March job growth. Analysts say firms aren’t scaling back hiring and the trend lies between winter gains and March slower pace.
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Jeep Wrangler fire probe widens with 23 reports
U S safety regulators expand an inquiry into 23 complaints of Jeep Wrangler fires. The NHTSA seeks information from Chrysler on 2007 to 2012 Wranglers as it probes causes after starting with 2010 models. Four injured. two houses damaged.
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