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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Global stock markets were lower today with Tokyo's index down 2 percent. Jitters mounted before the release of the monthly U.S. jobs report and the resumption next week of trading on Chinese stock markets.
NEW YORK (AP) — The release of the new Star Wars movie may still be months off. But Disney is unleashing its full marketing "Force" behind the launch of hundreds of toys and other items related to the film. The massive marketing blitz, which Disney has named "Force Friday," spans all kinds of media and includes an 18-hour global "unboxing" streamed live on YouTube.
BERLIN (AP) — Computer manufacturers are unveiling the first big batch of devices running Windows 10 at the IFA home electronics show opening today in Berlin. The industry has seen sluggish sales in recent years as consumers opt to spend their money on smartphones and tablets instead. So many of the companies are pinning their hopes for a revival in the PC market on the latest version of Microsoft's operating system.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Agriculture Department says it is looking into documents that show that an egg industry organization under government oversight tried to harm sales of an imitation mayonnaise. According to email documents provided to The Associated Press, the American Egg Board tried to prevent Whole Foods retailers from selling Hampton Creek's eggless Just Mayo spread.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia businesses could enjoy a financial windfall this month from the crowds expected for the papal visit. More than 1 million pilgrims are expected to see Pope Francis when he comes to the City of Brotherly Love Sept. 26 -27. To encourage restaurants and shops to stay open for the historic occasion, the city this week launched the hashtag #OpenInPHL.
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