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ZTE Jumps on Smartwatch Bandwagon
When Samsung Electronics Co.’s early-September Galaxy Gear launch created a hype around the potential market for smartwatches, it was certain that we would soon see cheaper versions from Chinese competitors.Voices
Lenovo Group’s Profit Jumps, Beats Expectations
Chinese personal-computer maker Lenovo once again beat expectations, posting a 36 percent increase in its quarterly net profit.Voices
Sony Struggles to Stay in the Game
In just three months, Sony Corp. went from a company on the mend to one whose recovery is now in serious doubt.Voices
Sony Cuts Profit Outlook by 40 Percent After Second-Quarter Loss
Sony Corp. cut its full-year profit outlook Thursday after its fiscal second-quarter net loss widened due to a loss in its movie business.Voices
Asia Messaging App Line Weighs IPO
The Japanese smartphone app features popular animated characters that convey the emotion behind each instant message. Users can pay to use the newest or more elaborate emoticons.Voices
Alibaba: NYSE, Nasdaq Approve Partnership Structure Proposal
The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market have each agreed to let Alibaba Group Holding’s founder and senior management team have control over the board of the Chinese e-commerce giant if it seeks to list its stock on the exchanges, Alibaba said.Voices
Alibaba Plans U.S. Listing
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is now planning to list its shares in the U.S., after talks with the Hong Kong stock exchange for an initial public offering in the city broke down, said a person familiar with the situation.Voices
Hiroshi Yamauchi, Former Nintendo Visionary, Dies at 85
Hiroshi Yamauchi, the man who turned Nintendo from a small maker of playing cards into a global videogame giant, died Thursday from pneumonia. He was 85 years old.Voices
Alibaba Is in Talks With Hong Kong Stock Exchange Over Ownership Structure
To find an alternative to a dual-class structure, Alibaba and the Hong Kong exchange are discussing creative ways to enable Alibaba’s key owners to maintain a certain level of control over the company.Voices