Auction giant bids to expand

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EBay Inc. is developing a new technology called eBay API whichh will allow other Web companies display eBay auctions on their own sites. This, the company hopes, will be an enabling pl;atform for e-commerce.

Strategy & planning, Services development, Planning, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, eBay Inc.

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Shares in QXL jump 65% on news of cost-cutting (QXL Ricardo PLC)

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London-based online auction firm QXL Ricardo PLC has reported 65% increase in its stock price, following restructuring. Also QXL Ricardo announced a partnership deal with Microsoft Corp.

Securities prices, Finance, Microsoft Corp., Joint ventures, MSFT, QXL Ricardo PLC

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LoveFilm to buy Amazon businesses

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British online movie rental service LoveFilm International Ltd. will buy the UK and German DVD rental units from Amazon.com Inc. Amazon will then invest an undisclosed amount in LoveFilm to become its biggest shareholder. Amazon and LoveFilm will also establish a marketing agreement involving the advertising of LoveFilm's movies on Amazon web sites.

Acquisitions & mergers, Germany, Marketing procedures, Computer and Data Processing Services, Licensing/Sales Agreements, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, Company investment, Investments, Amazon.com Inc., Cooperative agreement for product marketing, Cable television/data services, AMZN, Marketing agreements

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