AT&T Examines Split With DirecTV

AT&T is exploring parting with its DirecTV unit, people familiar with the matter said, a move that would mark a sharp course correction in strategy for the phone giant.

 
Olive Garden Parent Darden Restaurants 1Q Profit Rises

Darden Restaurants said its first-quarter profit rose as sales at the operator of the Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse restaurant chains grew 3.5% from a year earlier.

 
Apple Can't Win Its $14 Billion European Tax Battle

Even if the tech giant wins its court appeals, it will have to pay the money-and more-to Washington.

 
China's Tencent to Invest in Educational Startup VIPKid

Tencent Holdings is set to invest $150 million in VIPKid amid concerns over the online education company's business model.

 
Snapchat Must Hit More Angles with Advertisers

A recent RBC survey showed that while future advertising spending intentions on Snapchat have improved, Snapchat spending remained the weakest of all surveyed social-media platforms.

 
Chinese Property Giants Could Regret Milking the Country's Middle Class

Using presales as a method of financing might seem cheap compared with the high-yield bond market, but Chinese property companies may have now promised buyers too much.

 
Temasek-Backed Fund Focusing on Health, Agriculture Tech Sectors

EXCLUSIVE: Vertex Ventures SEA & India, a venture capital fund backed by Temasek Holdings, is looking for opportunities in technology startups that specialize in health care and agriculture.

 
Zuckerberg Heads to Capitol Hill to Push His Version of Web Regulation

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will pitch to lawmakers his moderate vision for internet regulation.

 
Microsoft to Buy Back Up to $40 Billion in Stock

The software giant also said it plans to raise its dividend 11%, as the company maintains its record of sharing its flood of cash with shareholders.

 
Apple Communications Chief to Leave Company

Apple said its head of communications is leaving the company, the latest of several senior executive departures this year as the tech giant reorients its business amid flagging iPhone sales.

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