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Italy - Factors to watch on Oct. 19
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Friday.
PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - Oct 19
Oct 19 - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages on Friday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch on Oct 19
Below are company-related news and stories from French and Benelux media which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks.
Mobile revolution, economy trip up tech giants
SAN FRANCISCO - Mobile may be the future for technology, but even with the worldwide proliferation of high-powered devices like smartphones and tablets, some companies are struggling to maintain consistent revenue streams. | Video
Google results miss; shares dive after premature report
SAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc's quarterly results fell well short of Wall Street's expectations after its core advertising business slowed, stunning investors accustomed to consistently rapid growth from the Internet giant and wiping more than 9 percent off its market value.
Google filing error shocks investors, exposes process
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK - R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co handles thousands of securities filings a year for corporate clients in a routine process that is invisible to most investors. On Thursday Google and its shareholders found out just what happens when that process goes wrong.
Ally Financial latest U.S. bank to face cyber attack
- Ally Financial Inc said on Thursday it was monitoring "unusual activity" on its web site, the latest U.S. bank to report internet issues following recent cyber attacks that have been linked to Iran.
WRAPUP 2-Mobile revolution, economy trip up tech giants
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 18 - Mobile may be the future for technology, but even with the worldwide proliferation of high-powered devices like smartphones and tablets, some companies are struggling to maintain consistent revenue streams.
UPDATE 1-Ally Financial latest U.S bank to face cyber attack
Oct 18 - Ally Financial Inc said on Thursday it was monitoring "unusual activity" on its web site, the latest U.S. bank to report internet issues following recent cyber attacks that have been linked to Iran.
Seoul shares weaken after Google, Microsoft results
SEOUL, Oct 19 - Seoul shares declined on Friday as foreigners sold after weaker-than-expected results from Google Inc and Microsoft Corp added to pessimism about prospects for domestic corporate earnings.
EBay’s buyer’s remorse
In a fresh attempt to shake off its proud roots as a destination where everyone could buy and sell quirky collectibles, eBay is morphing into a more mainstream, upscale retailer. But the new look has the feel of a victory in a race to nowhere. EBay should be focusing on fulfillment.