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In the News: AB InBev, DQNY, RIM and more

Posted by Dale Buss on June 25, 2012 08:55 AM

In the News

AB InBev closes in on buying remainder of Mexico's Grupo Modelo for more than $12 billion.

Apple adds Yelp check-ins to iPhone maps app, sees Motorola Mobility patent case shut down by federal judge and retail workers described by NYT as "loyal but short on pay."

Best Buy tries to regain edge before back-to-school season.

BlackBerry owner RIM reportedly considers a plan to split its company in two.

Cadillac surprises with integration of Apple's Siri voice.

Carl's Jr. and Hardee's set Spider-Man movie tie-in.

Dewar's announces three-year partnership with TED.

Dairy Queen gripes about New York menu restrictions as it enters the city.

Darden Restaurants offers value options at Red Lobster and Olive Garden.

Facebook sees ban on sex offenders upheld by judge; expands organ donor drive to Canada; and adds "find friends nearby" feature to app.

GM's female manufacturing chief faces big truck test.

Google declines to explain CEO voice problems.

HBO kicks off Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom and raises comparisons with CNN.

Hershey outlines growth strategy.

HTC pulls out of Brazil smartphone market.

Ikea wants to put 25 stores in India; comes under scrutiny for particle board sourcing.

Japan Inc. challenged to hire more out-of-the-box thinkers. 

JPMorgan to improve risk management of unit that lost $2 billion.

LeBron James moves up marketing stardom ranks after NBA Championship.

Little Caesar's revives "Pizza! Pizza!" slogan in first national campaign in 15 years.

Mead Johnson Nutrition puts pressure on future CEO with current success.

Microsoft plans for tablet indicate problems with hardware partners.

NBC sees DVR viewers save Smash.

Nasdaq cites "arrogance" of its own staffers in Facebook IPO flop.

New York Knick Amar'e Stoudemire lands in hot water with homophobic tweet on Gay Pride weekend.

New York Times brings all content to Flipboard.

Nielsen finds U.S. consumer confidence slipping.

Nike spotlights women in sports with "Voices" ad, balances inventories ahead of expected Olympics sales wave.

Obama campaign creates a stir by soliciting wedding gifts ahead of historic healthcare ruling.

Penn State becomes focus of next stage of abuse scandal after Jerry Sandusky conviction.

Pfizer and Bristol Myers-Squibb clot preventer drug delayed by FDA.

Porsche sees future in energy.

Sony puts spotlight on new smartphone as it partners with Panasonic to develop next-generation televisions.

T-Mobile signs wireless spectrum agreement with Verizon Wireless.

Trident teams up with Duran Duran and Steve Aoki in new global campaign.

Vatican hires Fox News reporter as media adviser.

Walgreens eyes boost to health-and-beauty business from buying Alliance Boots stake.

Yahoo to re-focus on advertising battle with Google and Apple.

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