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The Australian market staged a solid recovery yesterday, driven by stronger metal prices and good earnings reports from stocks such as News Corp and CRA. The market, which had been battered earlier in the week, gathered pace towards the end of the day, with the All Ordinaries Index closing up
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Ben Potter reports that Foxtel, the pay TV venture of Telstra and News Corp, is expected to announce pricing that undercuts its rival Optus Vision and a programming deal with Artist Services. The announcements could be made by News Corp's chairman, Rupert Murdoch, at the company's
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Rand McNally, the world's largest commercial map and atlas publisher, has released the 72nd edition of its perennial bestseller, the Rand McNally Road Atlas. This edition features a new editorial series called "Rand McNally's America 100," which highlights the country's most unique
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IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. has been recognized as one of this year's Advertising Age Marketing 100 for its innovative branding and marketing strategies, including its successful "For Dummies" series. The company's effort to make complex technical information accessible and easy to understand has led
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Richard Snyder, a former executive at Simon & Schuster, has taken the reins as chairman and CEO of Western Publishing Group Inc., succeeding Richard Bernstein. In a significant move, Snyder's partnership with Warburg Pincus Ventures has acquired a 20% stake in Western Publishing for $56 million and will
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The College Woman's Handbook, a comprehensive resource written by Rachel Dobkin and Shana Sippy, two recent Barnard graduates, aims to address the unique challenges and concerns faced by undergraduate women in college. With over 650 pages, the book serves as a community, resource center, and helpline, providing essential
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The Times of London, under the ownership of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, has agreed to give away its entire edition of 1.5 million copies, free of charge, courtesy of Microsoft Corporation. In exchange, Microsoft had several ads and a 24-page supplement praising the company's Windows
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Microsoft Corporation and Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation have collaborated on an unprecedented promotion for the British introduction of Windows 95 software, involving a massive giveaway of the Times of London newspaper. The arrangement, in which the Times, a flagship paper of the News Corporation, will print 1.5
Database industry
The McKinley Internet Directory, launched in August 1995, aimed to address the frustration of non-productive surfing on the Internet by providing a comprehensive, reviewed, and rated online directory. The directory's four-star rating system evaluates resources based on content depth, ease of access, organization, and currency. After its 60-day
Database industry
Hands-On Technology (HOT), a pioneering multimedia publisher catering to the business market, has announced the acquisition of significant strategic investors in Olivetti and R.R. Donnelley. This development marks a significant milestone for HOT as it forges partnerships with corporations having complementary technical expertise and presence in key markets. The
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MCI Communications Corporation and News Corporation, led by Rupert Murdoch, are set to announce a groundbreaking partnership to create a new Internet-based online information service. This strategic alliance, born out of their investment in May, positions the two companies to dominate the competitive online market. The new service, poised to
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MCI Communications Corporation and News Corporation joined forces to launch a new joint venture, combining their existing online services to create a revolutionary online experience for consumers and businesses. The venture, led by Scott Kurnit as chief executive officer and president, will feature a wide range of interactive products and
