Apple continues to demonstrate brand cachet but faces worry about budget-conscious iPhone buyers and iPad rival in China.

Boeing's largest plane buyer praises its communications during Dreamliner safety crisis as battery woes put FAA on hot seat.

Google stems ad-price drop but keeps struggling with mobile.

Acer defies PC industry downturn.

Allergan plans to buy MAP for $958 million.

Air New Zealand launches "blind gate" promotion.

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McDonald's debuts new packaging featuring QR codes.

Samsung reportedly developing new Galaxy Tab 3 line-up and a tablet.

Walmart toughens ethics policies for suppliers with zero tolerance policy.

AB InBev wins court bid to get back Bud EU trademark for beer.

Boeing faces intensifying probes on troubled Dreamliner.

Caterpillar woes deepen in China.

Cumulus brings country music back to New York City radio.

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Amazon sued over instant search patent.

American Express powers Foursquare specials at SXSW, where Apple opens pop-up store for iPad 2 sales.

Angry Birds raises $42 million. 

AOL readies post-Huffington Post deal layoffs of 20% workforce reduction.

Bluefly tries social gaming.

Caesars plans Asia hotels, without gambling for now. 

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Anglo American and Lafarge to form $2.8 billion UK venture.

Apple draws scrutiny from regulators over subscription rules and gets closer to a cheaper iPhone.

CBS gets heat for allegedly sitting on the Lara Logan story.

Campbell Soup lowers outlook.

Citadel Broadcasting ponders selling itself to smaller rival Cumulus.

Daimler unveils BharatBenz brand for India.

Disney head Bob Iger outlines vision for TV's future, while studio arm plots counter offensive against DVD industry woes.

Egypt's new military rulers launch Facebook page, attract 75,000 fans in 24 hours.Continue reading...