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GE beats profit expectations as aviation counters weak oil segment

The U.S. conglomerate, which is pulling back from financial services, also said third-quarter industrial revenue grew 4 percent, excluding the impact of foreign currency swings and acquisitions. The company maintained its profit forecast for its core industrials segment of $1.13 to $1.20 per share for the full year. On another positive note for shareholders, GE said it expects to retire as much as 7 percent of its outstanding floated shares

Alibaba offers to buy all of 'China's YouTube'

The offer, a vote of confidence in China’s economy by Alibaba’s Jack Ma, is the latest in a string of U.S.-listed Chinese companies being taken private by big shareholders. The e-commerce giant already owns 18.3 percent of Youku Tudou, having bought into the company in mid 2014 as part of its push into online video.

Amazon poised to win big as India launches annual festive shopping spree

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) could emerge as the biggest winner from one of India’s most important festive – and shopping – seasons, after the e-tailer offered steep discounts, swift delivery and even gold bars to grab market share. The month-long festive season, which began on Monday, culminates in Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, but the first nine days are considered an especially auspicious time to make big purchases. Analysts say