Anatomy of a Scene: 'Spectacular Now'

The director James Ponsoldt narrates a scene from his film featuring Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley.

The 3 People You Need on a Startup Team

FOXBusiness.com’s Gabrielle Karol on the qualities you need in a founding CEO, and who you need to get a company off the ground.

Gabrielli Diamonds and Jewelry 2013 Photoshoot | FashionTV

Information on Apple’s New iPhone Leaked

Lauren Simonetti on what the new iPhone will be called.

CNN: Helping small businesses with big ideas

 

In the heart of London's bank towers, one floor has been handed over to entrepreneurs.

Η δήλωση Αβραμόπουλου μετά από το ραντεβού στο Πεντάγωνο

U.S. Morning Call: Facebook cents away from $38 IPO price

July 31 - Facebook's stock is just pennies shy of its $38 debut price for the first time since its rocky initial public offering more than a year ago.

French officials condemn tourism video as too provocative

Hymne de la Charente-Maritime Summer Edit Teaser από MflMusique

Europe Day Ahead: ECB, BoE words to speak louder than actions

July 31 - After the Fed, it’s the ECB and Bank of England in the spotlight, with the focus on what the banks say about future policy direction. Meanwhile ArcelorMittal looks set for another big profit tumble. 

WSJ: What Google Knows About Me ... and You

  

Many of us spend hours on Google's products, like maps, email and games. What does Google know when it compiles all that data? Tom Gara learns what Google Dashboard knows about him.

Lego's Sales Growth Represented in Legos

July 31 (Bloomberg) -- In today's "Single Best Chart," Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu displays the sales growth in Lego building blocks using a chart built with actual Lego blocks. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg Surveillance."

What's Next for Gold and Silver?

July 30 (Bloomberg) -- In today's "Global Outlook," Bloomberg's Mia Saini takes a look at gold and silver prices. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "On The Move Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)

Dell Buyout Pursuit Likely Killed by Board Decision

July 31 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg deal reporter Cristina Alesci reports that founder Michael Dell is unlikely to pursue a deal at $13.75 after Dell's board committee refused to change a rule that would make it easier for the buyout group to win shareholder support. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Market Makers."

Διευκρινίσεις σχετικά με το ύψος ΦΠΑ στα αναψυκτικά εκτός καταστήματος

Η Γενική Γραμματεία Δημοσίων Εσόδων διευκρινίζει ότι η σχετική εγκύκλιος για την μείωση ΦΠΑ στην εστίαση, σύμφωνα με το Κοινοτικό Δίκαιο είναι σαφής και ολοκληρωμένη. Διευκρινίζουμε δε τα εξής:

Η παράδοση των αναψυκτικών υπάγεται στον κανονικό συντελεστή ΦΠΑ  (23%) σε όλες τις πράξεις που αφορούν την αλυσίδα διανομής τους (εισαγωγή, παραγωγή, χονδρική πώληση, λιανική πώληση) από οποιασδήποτε μορφής επιχείρηση  (π.χ. σούπερ μάρκετ, μίνι μάρκετ, περίπτερα, κυλικεία, κλπ.). Ο συντελεστής αυτός ισχύει από 1.9.2011, σύμφωνα με το άρθρο 34 του ν. 3986/2011.

Η παροχή υπηρεσίας εστίασης, και συνεπώς η κατανάλωση αναψυκτικών εντός του καταστήματος, με την πρόσφατη διάταξη υπάγεται από 1.8.13 έως 31.12.13 στο  μειωμένο συντελεστή (13%).

Κατά πάγια νομολογία του Δικαστηρίου της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης, αρμόδιου για την αυθεντική ερμηνεία των διατάξεων του κοινοτικού δικαίου, ως παροχή υπηρεσίας εστίασης θεωρείται η επιτόπια κατανάλωση εντός καταστημάτων με παράλληλη παροχή υπηρεσιών (διάθεση τραπεζοκαθισμάτων, επιτραπέζιων σκευών, σερβίρισμα, καθαρισμός χώρων, κλπ.), ενώ στην περίπτωση που δεν παρέχονται πρόσθετες υπηρεσίες ως ανωτέρω, πρόκειται για παράδοση αγαθών, η οποία υπάγεται στον προβλεπόμενο συντελεστή για κάθε είδους αγαθού (Απόφαση της 10.3.2011 για τις συνεκδικαζόμενες υποθέσεις C-497/09, C- 499/09, C-501/09 και C-502/09).

Δεν είναι τέλος ακριβές ότι ο συντελεστής των έτοιμων φαγητών διαφοροποιείται ανάλογα με το αν καταναλώνονται στο κατάστημα ή εκτός (π.χ. με παράδοση κατ' οίκον). Στην παράδοση των εν λόγω αγαθών εφαρμόζεται σε κάθε περίπτωση ο μειωμένος  συντελεστής  (13%.).

BLOOMBERG: BNP COO: We Are Very Resilient in Retail

Philippe Bordenave, chief operating officer of BNP Paribas, comments on the bank's second-quarter profit and operations in Germany. He speaks in Paris with Bloomberg's Caroline Connan.

CNBC: Chicago PMI up to 52.3 in July

  

CNBC's Rick Santelli breaks down the latest data from the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index, and discusses what it indicates about the economy, with Alyce Andres-Frantz, MNI Chicago bureau chief.

CNBC: Diageo CEO: Our strength is our diversity

 

Ivan Menezes, CEO of Diageo, tells CNBC that the United States continues to be a big engine for growth in the company but emerging markets are also performing well.

EURONEWS: Italy: Berlusconi's final day in court to appeal conviction

 

It is the last day of Silvio Berlusconi's appeal against a a jail sentence and ban from public office for tax fraud.

REUTERS Market Pulse: European investors still "bank-shy"

 

BNP Paribas the latest European bank to report in the current mega-earnings week. Investors like what they see, but are still extremely cautious on the sector. And Siemens says Auf Wiedersehen Pete.

BLOOMBERG: Peugeot Wins Approval for 7 Billion-Euro Guarantee

PSA Peugeot Citroen won European Union approval for the French government to guarantee 7 billion euros ($9.28 billion) in bonds for its banking unit. Ryan Chilcote reports on Bloomberg Television's "Countdown."

EURONEWS: ESM Director Regling on Greece and Cyprus

   

EuroNews met Klaus Regling, Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism, at the ESM headquarter in Luxembourg. Regling confirms: "If Greece continues to implement reforms and if there is additional financing needed after the end of the current programme (in 2014), then additional assistance will be provided."

BLOOMBERG: Barclays CEO: Expect Lower Macroeconomic Growth

Barclays CEO Antony Jenkins comments on the current macroeconomic environment. He spoke with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua on July 30.

Reuters Today: EADS...Just Call Me Airbus

  

A look at key European earnings results from EADS, Peugeot, VW, BNP Paribas and Diageo.

CNN: Who will be the next Fed chairman?

 

President Obama has a big decision to make about who will be the next Federal Reserve Chairman. Maggie Lake reports.

EURONEWS: Spain's recession eases, recovery still fragile - economy

 

There has been confirmation that Spain's economy is coming closer to emerging from two years of recession.

Israel, Palestinians seek peace deal within nine months

July 30 - Israeli and Palestinian negotiators will seek a peace agreement within nine months after holding a ''positive'' first round of talks, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announces. Katharine Jackson reports.

Σαρωτικοί έλεγχοι για την «μαύρη» εργασία

`Simpson's' First Cable Rights Deal Could Snag $1B

July 30 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Sara Eisen reports on today's top tech stories in "Top Headlines." She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Market Makers."

Choppers, Speedboats and the Wildest Surf Film Ever

July 30 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Cory Johnson visits the filmmakers of 'Big Wave', an ambitious surf movie that used hi-tec gadgetry to film its water scenes entirely in 3D. (Source: Bloomberg)

EuroparlTV Ρεπόρτερ: Η κακοτράχαλη πορεία της Λετονίας προς το ευρώ

Η Λετονία πήρε το πράσινο φως για την ένταξή της στην ευρωζώνη όμως πιστεύουν οι πολίτες της χώρας πως είναι η κατάλληλη εποχή; Το EuroparlTV ερευνά.

EURONEWS: Klaus Regling on ESM firepower

 

ESM Managing Director Klaus Regling underlines in the EuroNews interview: "90 percent of the European Stability Mechanism's lending capacity is uncommitted, unused, available in case of need and I think this is also reassuring for markets: a lot of firepower is left."

BLOOMBERG: Tim Cook: Apple Focused on Bringing iOS 7 to Cars

Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook discusses the strategic importance of efforts to have automakers integrate the company's new iOS 7 software for mobile devices into their vehicles. Cook spoke on Apple's earnings teleconference on July 23.

CNBC: BP CEO: Oil spill deal has been badly misinterpreted

Bob Dudley, CEO of BP, tells CNBC that the compensation deal struck in the US on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill was a good deal but it has been badly misinterpreted.

REUTERS Market Pulse: As fog lifts, "buy Europe" view shines through

 

With recession close to ending, investors have been buying Europe - and there may be plenty more of that to come, especially in stocks. But Europe's banks continues to struggle relative to US peers.

REUTERS: Mid-market phobia may give HTC nightmares

 

Nokia isn't the only smartphone company with collapsing profits and a controversial leader. Reuters looks at the problems facing HTC, and whether CEO Peter Chou is the right man to fix them.

BLOOMBERG: Alcatel Tops Estimates, Qualcomm Agrees to Stake

Bloomberg News' Marie Mawad reviews second-quarter results from Alcatel-Lucent that topped estimates on cost cuts and word that Qualcomm has agreed to buy a minority stake in the company. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "The Pulse."

EURONEWS: Italy: day of reckoning for Berlusconi

 

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi will learn today if he is to be barred from public...

CNBC: Not much good news for Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank's second-quarter pretax profit missed analyst expectations. Annette Weisbach looks at their numbers in more detail.

BLOOMBERG: UBS CEO: `We'll Try Our Best' to Deleverage Faster

UBS AG reported a 32 percent jump in second-quarter profit on gains at the investment bank and announced plans to buy back the fund set up by the central bank in 2008 to help it shed toxic assets. Manus Cranny recaps his interview with UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti on Bloomberg Television's "Countdown."

REUTERS: Peace talks resume in Washington

Israeli and Palestinian negotiators sit down for dinner together in Washington in an effort to resume peace talks.

BLOOMBERG: Samsung Said to Near Purchase of Novaled

In "Company News," Bloomberg's Mark Barton reports on the top business stories of the day. He speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Countdown."

CNN: Apple to investigate supplier in China

 

Claims of labor violations in China are forcing Apple to send a team of auditors to investigate. Nina dos Santos reports.

Hudson's Bay buys Saks for $2.9 bln

July 29 - The owner of Lord & Taylor is buying Saks, getting prime real estate and a luxury brand to add to its mid-tier lineup. Fred Katayama reports. 

Syria says army retakes Homs district from rebels

July 29 - Syrian troops drove insurgents from central Homs Monday, tightening their siege on remaining rebel bastions in the city. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. 

E-Cig Sales on Fire

Vapeny co-owner Spike Babaian on the e-cigarette market.

Water to Be What Oil Was to the 20th Century?

Crowell, Weedon & Co. water group managing director Neil Berlant breaks down how you can invest in water.

What Sequester? Defense Industry Booms

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- "Capitol Gains" examines the better than expected earnings reports from America's biggest defense contractors in the face of sequestration. Bloomberg Government defense analyst Rob Levinson shares how the companies have avoided the budget pain and whether it will last.

Is there are M&A revival in Europe?

 

Valentin Marinov, the director of FX strategy at Citi, discusses what the Publicis-Omnicom merger could mean for European M&A prospects, and for the European economy as a whole.

Is calm returning to emerging markets?

 

Slim Feriani, CEO of Advance Emerging Capital, discusses emerging markets' rock-and-roll ride over the last two years.

IMF Completes Fourth Review Under Extended Fund Facility Arrangement for Greece, Approves €1.72 Billion Disbursement

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the fourth review of Greece’s performance under an economic program supported by an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. The completion of this review enables the disbursement of SDR 1.51 billion (about €1.72 billion, or US$2.29 billion), which would bring total disbursements under the arrangement to SDR 7.21 billion (about €8.24 billion, or US$10.94 billion).

In completing the review, the Executive Board also approved a waiver of applicability of three end-June performance criteria on which data are not yet available—the overall stock of government debt, government domestic arrears, and the general government balance—as well as the modification of the end-September performance criterion on privatization receipts. 

The EFF arrangement, which was approved on March 15, 2012 (see Press Release No. 12/85), is part of a joint package of financing with euro area member states amounting to about €173 billion over four years. It entails exceptional access to IMF resources equivalent to about 2,159 percent of Greece’s quota.

Following the Executive Board discussion, Ms. Christine Lagarde, IMF Managing Director and Chair, said:

“The Greek authorities have continued to make commendable progress in reducing fiscal and external imbalances. However, progress on institutional and structural reforms, in the public sector and beyond, has still not been commensurate with the problems facing Greece. Greater reform efforts remain key to an economic recovery and lasting growth.

“The authorities are taking corrective actions to meet the ambitious target of a zero primary balance in 2013. Deeper public sector reforms are critical to complete the necessary fiscal adjustment going forward with broad public support. Progress in modernizing revenue administration continues to fall short of what is required, and more needs to be done to strengthen its autonomy and operational efficiency. It is also important to prepare adequately for, and implement successfully, the income tax reform while putting in place a property tax that achieves the revenue target. It will be critical to avoid tax policy changes that undermine revenues. Given the slow progress in public administration reforms, efforts should focus on ensuring exit of unqualified personnel to create room to hire new staff with the relevant skills.

“Broader structural reforms must be accelerated to boost productivity and growth. And urgent steps need to be taken to address concerns about the structure and governance of the privatization program and to improve its effectiveness.

“Considerable progress has been made in safeguarding financial stability, notably through the recapitalization of the core banks and the sale of bridge banks. Key challenges going forward include cleaning up balance sheets, ensuring strong governance structures, and rapidly re-privatizing the remaining state-owned bank.

“Public debt is projected to remain high well into the next decade. The assurances from Greece’s European partners that they will consider further measures and assistance, if necessary, to reduce debt to substantially below 110 percent of GDP by 2022, conditional on Greece’s full implementation of all conditions contained in the program, are welcome. Their continued commitment to provide adequate financial support to Greece during the life of the program and beyond until the country has regained market assess, provided that Greece complies fully with the program, remains essential,” Ms. Lagarde said.

Soaring 120-Mph 'Jetman' to Streak Wisconsin Skies

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Yves 'Jetman' Rossy, a Swiss aerialist mostly known for strapping himself onto a jet-powered wing, will make is U.S. airshow debut this week at the EAA Airventure 2013 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. While Rossy has flown American skies before--having flown over the Grand Canyon--this will mark the first time he has performed publicy for a U.S. audience. (Source: Bloomberg)

Europe Day Ahead: ‘Super Tuesday’ for banks

July 29 - Super Tuesday’ for bank earnings, with Barclays, UBS, Deutsche and Santander numbers all due. Meanwhile, economic data may offer more glimmers of hope for the euro zone. 

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Δημοσιεύτηκε την 28 Ιουλ 13

Χωρίς τράπεζες, χωρίς κρυψώνες, χωρίς μέσα ενημέρωσης, χωρίς ελπίδα ξεψυχάει το παρακράτος. Ο ένας μετά τον άλλον οι διάττοντες αστέρες της πολιτικής και επιχειρηματικής ζωής της χώρας οδεύουν στον Κορυδαλλό. Όλοι αθώοι φυσικά μέχρι αποδείξεως του αντιθέτου. Μέχρι να αποφασίσει η δικαιοσύνη να δικάσει. Να τελεσιδικήσει. Αν αποφασίσει ποτέ. Ξαφνικά στο ενδιάμεσο, το μετρητό εμφανίζεται από το πουθενά. Εικόνες πάνε και έρχονται στη Ρωσία για να ευλογηθούν. Σιγά - σιγά οι τελευταίοι νοσταλγοί συγκεντρώνονται στο τελευταίο οχυρό. Το παραδοσιακό. Αυτό που από τις δεκαετίες της Χούντας χτίστηκε μέσα από τα σπλάχνα του Στρατού, κίνησε το Στρατό μέχρι πρόσφατα και ενδυναμώθηκε γεμάτο αγαθοεργίες. Οι συναντήσεις γίνονται πυρετωδώς για την τελευταία μάχη. Ο κ. Σαμαράς πρέπει να απομακρυνθεί γρήγορα. Η συνταγή Αιγύπτου φαίνεται ιδανική. Ο φεουδαρχισμός πρέπει να μείνει πάση θυσία κυρίαρχος. Όπως πάντα, από ιδρύσεως του νεοελληνικού κράτους. Αυτό θα είναι και το κρίσιμο σημείο του πολέμου που τελειώνει. Πότε θα γίνει η συνθηκολόγηση. Πότε ο τελευταίος στρατηγός θα αποφασίσει να εγκαταλείψει το παρακράτος. Πρώτα το φέουδο και μετά η Πατρίδα ή πρώτα η Πατρίδα και μετά η οικογένεια; Δύσκολο ερώτημα. Αιώνιο ερώτημα που πάντα καθόριζε τις τύχες μίας χώρας. Από την αρχαία Σπάρτη μέχρι την όμορφη Κρήτη…

Expect strong growth in Ryanair fleet: pro

 

John Strickland, director of JLS Consulting, tells CNBC to expect strong growth in the Ryanair fleet over the next five years.

Box Office Showdown: Disney vs. Universal

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- On today's "Chart Attack," Bloomberg's Paul Sweeney and Adam Johnson look at the Summer Box Office Battle on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart." (Source: Bloomberg)

Making a Boeing 777, Inch by Super Hi-Tech Inch

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Rachel Crane travels to Boeing's Washington headquarters to check out production of the wide-body aircraft, which is becoming more efficient through the use of hi-tech automated assembly. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Arctic Methane Seen as $60T `Economic Time Bomb'

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg News' Sally Bakewell explains a report that considers methane emission's as an "economic time bomb" that may cost $60 trillion from the impact it has on global climates. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "The Pulse."

Cannes Jewel Thief Makes Off With $53M in Gems

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Sara Eisen reports on today's stories in "Top Headlines." She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Market Makers."

CNN: The future of global mapping

Mapping is said to be worth more than $150 billion a year, but many countries have yet to take the plunge.

Choice Hotels CEO on Growth

Choice Hotels International CEO Steve Joyce weighs in on the company's growth and expansion plan.

H LG παρουσιάζει το νέο smartphone Optimus L5II Dual στην ελληνική αγορά

Έξυπνες λειτουργίες και εκλεπτυσμένο στυλ σε μια Dual SIM συσκευή

Η LG Electronics (LG) παρουσιάζει το LG Optimus L5^II Dual στην ελληνική αγορά, το οποίο αποτελεί τη νέα πρόταση της εταιρείας στο χώρο των Dual SIM συσκευών. Η ευελιξία που προσφέρει η δυνατότητα χρήσης δύο SIM καρτών συμπληρώνει ιδανικά τη συσκευή, η οποία διαθέτει πλούσια χαρακτηριστικά αλλά και εντυπωσιακή εμφάνιση, με στοιχεία που κάνουν τη διαφορά.

Το LG Optimus L5^II Dual προσφέρει μεγάλο εύρος από καινοτόμες λειτουργίες χάρη στα κορυφαία UX χαρακτηριστικά του, όπως το Quick Button, QuickMemo™ και Safety Care. Με το Quick Button, ο χρήστης μπορεί να χρησιμοποιήσει οποιαδήποτε εφαρμογή (camera, internet, μουσική), διαμορφώνοντας ένα “Hotkey” σύμφωνα με τις προσωπικές του προτιμήσεις, ενώ με την παράλληλη ενεργοποίηση του QuickMemo™ μπορεί να επεξεργάζεται και να μοιράζεται περιεχόμενο, τις αγαπημένες του φωτογραφίες, χάρτη με οδηγίες, μια σελίδα στο Internet. Επιπλέον, με το Safety Care, ο χρήστης έχει στη διάθεσή του τρεις διαφορετικές επιλογές ασφάλειας, οι οποίες περιλαμβάνουν την προώθηση κλήσεων έκτακτης ανάγκης, την ειδοποίηση μη χρήσης του τηλεφώνου και τη γνωστοποίηση της τοποθεσίας του τηλεφώνου.

Τα όμορφα σχεδιαστικά χαρακτηριστικά του με καθαρές γραμμές, όπως το επεξεργασμένο περίγραμμα με Laser και ο έξυπνος φωτισμός LED για το πλήκτρο αρχικής οθόνης, σε συνδυασμό με την τελευταία έκδοση του λειτουργικού Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2, μετατρέπουν το Optimus L5^II Dual σ’ ένα κομψό smartphone με υψηλές επιδόσεις.

Με το νέο LG Optimus L5^II Dual, ο καταναλωτής απολαμβάνει πλούσια χαρακτηριστικά και ευελιξία με δύο κάρτες SIM, γιατί Life’s Good!

Κύρια χαρακτηριστικά του LG Optimus L5^II Dual:...