Profitloss Centerstage Events

Tweet on State of war with Armenia by Azerbaijan's president took centerstage on Saturday, 9 August 2014 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 1

Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox withdraws its $80 billion bid...

Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox withdraws its $80 billion bid to acquire Time Warner, ending the takeover attempt.

Monday, 4 August, 2014

Russia responds to Western sanctions over the Ukrainian crisis by...

Russia responds to Western sanctions over the Ukrainian crisis by imposing a ban on all United States agricultural products and European Union fruit and vegetable imports.

Tuesday, 5 August, 2014

CVS Caremark Corp. offers to repurchase up to $1.5 billion...

CVS Caremark Corp. offers to repurchase up to $1.5 billion of debt in an effort to reduce interest expenses, improve profitability, and enhance cash flow. The drugstore operator and pharmacy-benefits manager plans to buy back four series of notes with maturity dates ranging from 2017 to 2041.

Wednesday, 6 August, 2014

Juan Manuel Santos is inaugurated for a second term as...

Juan Manuel Santos is inaugurated for a second term as President of Colombia.

Thursday, 7 August, 2014

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev declares a "state of war" with...

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev declares a "state of war" with Armenia on Twitter, referring to the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The conflict centers around the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, claimed by both Armenia and Azerbaijan, and has resulted in ethnic and territorial tensions.

Friday, 8 August, 2014

South Africa's central bank places African Bank Investments Ltd. under...

South Africa's central bank places African Bank Investments Ltd. under curatorship and unveils a plan to provide the struggling low-income lender with nearly $1 billion in fresh capital. A consortium of South African banks, including Standard Bank and Nedbank, will underwrite efforts to raise funds for African Bank, which has faced challenges due to concerns about the sector it serves and nonperforming loans.

Saturday, 9 August, 2014

Robin Williams, the acclaimed American actor and comedian known for...

Robin Williams, the acclaimed American actor and comedian known for his improvisational skills and diverse range of characters, has been found dead at the age of 63. He received numerous awards for his talent, including an Academy Award and multiple Golden Globe Awards, leaving a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry. https//www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37885816

Sunday, 10 August, 2014