Coke tests Beijing's acceptance of acquisitions Coca-Cola's friendly $2.5 billion bid to buy China's biggest juice maker is emerging as a test of whether Beijing will allow foreign companies to buy homegrown businesses -- or force entrepreneurs to serve its vision of creating national economic champions. 29 Sep 2008
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OneSteel to bid for NZ's Steel & Tube Australian second-largest steel company OneSteel Ltd said on Monday it would make a takeover offer for the remaining shares of New Zealand's Steel and Tube Holdings Ltd that it does not already own. OneSteel, who owns half of the shares in Steel and Tube, did not state what price the offer would be made at. 29 Sep 2008
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Paul Newman, Hollywood's anti-hero, dies at 83 Paul Newman never much cared for what he once called the "rubbish" of Hollywood, choosing to live in a quiet community on the opposite corner of the U.S. map, staying with his wife of many years and--long after he became bored with acting--pursuing his dual passions of philanthropy and race cars. 29 Sep 2008
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'Eagle Eye' soars to No. 1 at box office with $29M Shia LaBeouf's conspiracy thriller "Eagle Eye" debuted at the top of the weekend box office with $29.2 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Paramount-DreamWorks release was the second No. 1 premiere for LaBeouf and director D.J. Caruso, who also teamed on 2007's hit "Disturbia." 29 Sep 2008
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Oracle's New Hardware Business Boosts its Shares The software giant, "Oracle" concluded its event the Oracle OpenWorld with a sharp increase in its shares after its announcement to enter into another business environment. 27 Sep 2008
Premature Ad Declares 'McCain wins debate' An ad ran on the Wall Street Journal this morning declared prematurely that Senator John McCain is the winner of tonight's first presidential debate. 26 Sep 2008
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'McCain Wins Debate' Ad Reveals Senator John McCain has apparently already won tonight's presidential debate, even though it hasn't taken place yet. 26 Sep 2008
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Inpex picks Australia's Darwin for LNG plant Japan's Inpex Holdings Inc will build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing plant in the Australian city of Darwin for its A$12 billion ($10 billion) Ichthys project, a source familiar with the plan said on Friday. 26 Sep 2008
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Kenyan Bishop Blessed Palin Against 'Witchcraft' A Kenyan bishop prayed over Gov. Sarah Palin in 2005 and asked God to protect her from "witchcraft" as she prepared to run for Governor. 25 Sep 2008
