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AstraZeneca’s Lupus Drug Misses Primary Endpoint in Study

AstraZeneca AZN and its global biologics research and development arm, MedImmune announced disappointing top-line results from the TULIP 1 phase III study for anifrolumab in adult patients with moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The phase III study did not meet the primary endpoint of a statistically-significant reduction in disease activity in patients with SLE, as measured by the SLE Responder Index 4 (SRI4) at 12 months. […]

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QUALCOMM Unit Unveils aptX Adaptive to Boost User Experience

Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd, a subsidiary of QUALCOMM Incorporated QCOM , recently introduced Qualcomm aptX Adaptive. Notably, the next-generation audio codec, aptX Adaptive is designed to automatically adjust to the type of content consumed by consumers. This, in turn, helps in improving the audio quality apart from reducing latency in audio-visual content including videos and games. […]

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Coke Enters Global Coffee Market, Will Others Follow Suit?

The Coca-Cola Company’s KO announcement on Aug 31 to acquire Costa Limited from its parent Whitbread PLC for $5.1 billion is aimed at tapping the massive coffee market with Costa’s network and expertise. The deal gives Coca-Cola access to a strong coffee platform across Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa through Costa’s direct retail outlets. It will also help Coca-Cola to capitalize on Costa’s knowledge of hot beverages in a fast-growing category, which is hugely popular among customers […]

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United States Sells 11M Oil Barrels to ExxonMobil, Others

The United States intends to release 11 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve of 660 million barrels, following a regular draw-down schedule devised to generate funds for government programs. The sour crude is expected to reach the market in October and November, after being sold as a fund generator for a drug program. […]

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Coca-Cola (KO) to Expand in Coffee Space With Costa Buyout

The Coca-Cola Company KO is not far behind in the race of beverage companies, spending huge sums on deals to battle the adversities that the soda industry in dealing with. After witnessing PepsiCo’s PEP $3.2-billion deal to acquire the leading carbonated drink machine manufacturer SodaStream SODA in late August, Coca-Cola plans to expand in the global coffee platform by acquiring the international coffee brand Costa for $5.1 billion. The Deal Coca-Cola has entered an agreement with Whitbread PLC, the parent of the London-based coffee chain — Costa, for £3.9 billion (nearly $5.1 billion). […]

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Marriott Vacations Completes ILG Buyout, Expands Portfolio

Marriott Vacations Worldwide VAC announced the completion of its merger with ILG, Inc., a renowned provider of vacation experiences. Marriott Vacations closed the deal on paying roughly $4.6 billion. On the completion of the acquisition, Marriott Vacation’s board of directors included two members from ILG’s board […]