Yahoo fires broadside at Icahn

Yahoo Inc, facing an attempt by Carl Icahn to oust its board, fired back at the billionaire investor after he said an employee-retention plan had helped thwart a $47.5 billion acquisition by Microsoft Corp.

French firm bids for TeliaSonera

France Telecom SA offered 252.5 billion kronor ($41.9 billion) to buy Sweden's TeliaSonera AB and create the world's fourth-biggest telephone company.

Where next for Oracle's Ellison?

Oracle Corp Chief Executive Officer Larry Ellison has spent $33.5 billion buying the software maker's way into markets for telecommunications, retail and financial-services programs.

Intel fined for antitrust rules breach

Intel Corp, the world's biggest computer-chip maker, was fined about 26 billion won ($25 million) by South Korea's antitrust regulator for deterring competition by offering illicit discounts to customers.

Folgers purchase has added bonus for JM Smucker

JM Smucker Co's $3 billion purchase of the biggest-selling US coffee brand has a side benefit that may be even more valuable: adding Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc as one of its largest shareholders.

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Business International

Retailer beats analysts' estimates

Kingfisher Plc, Europe's largest home-improvement retailer, said first-quarter profit climbed 8.9 percent, beating analysts' estimates, after it offered fewer promotions and reduced costs.

Oz economy grows faster than forecast

Australia's economy grew twice as fast as economists forecast in the first quarter, driving the nation's currency higher on speculation the central bank may raise interest rates for a third time this year.

European stocks, US index futures decline

European stocks dropped and US index futures fell on speculation banks may need more capital as losses increase, while lower oil and metals prices weighed on commodity producers. Shares in Asia rose.

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United to 'cut fleet, axe low-fare unit'

UAL Corp's United Airlines, the world's second-largest carrier, will cut its fleet by about 70 planes and shut the low-fare Ted unit to counter record fuel expenses, a person familiar with the plan said.