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Hackers sought $50,000 from Symantec for anti-virus blueprint
(Reuters) - Hackers sought $50,000 from U.S. anti-virus firm Symantec Corp in return for the stolen blueprints to its flagship products under what the company says was a sting operation run by an undisclosed law enforcement agency via emails.
Verizon, Redbox plan Netflix challenge
(Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc and Coinstar's Redbox unit have formed a joint venture to sell video services aimed at competing against video rental giant Netflix Inc.
Facebook governance a concern for California pension fund
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Facebook's corporate governance rules, which give shareholders little say in how the social networking website would be run as a public company, are raising the hackles of one of the largest U.S. investors, the California State Teachers' Retirement System.
Kindle-wielding Amazon dips toes into physical world
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc is dipping its toes into the physical world as the largest online retailer offers more products in stores that may benefit from hands-on interaction with shoppers.
Wolfson expects another weak quarter before recovery
(Reuters) - British chipmaker Wolfson Microelectronics plc expects another weak quarter before customer additions and product launches boost revenue this year.
