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Ad Blocking Not Nicking Company Earnings Yet: Study

A new study shows that more people are using ad-blocking software online, but the trend isn’t affecting ads or publishing profits. While exact data are scant, 10% to 15% of Internet users, particularly younger ones, are believed to be actively blocking digital ads, according to a report Friday from eMarketer. EMarketer says 41% of PC users and 11% of mobile users regularly used ad blocking in America in June, basing that on a study by the Reuters

WuXi PharmaTech Latest China Firm To Go Private

Clinical research organization WuXi PharmaTech (WX) joined the exodus of Chinese companies from the U.S. stock market Friday, announcing that it had agreed to be bought by a Chinese investor consortium for $3.3 billion. WuXi stock was up 5.5% near 43.50 in morning trading on the stock market today. WuXi agreed to officially merge with New WuXi Life Science Limited and its subsidiary WuXi Merger Limited, which were created by a group of investors

GoPro evolving into consumer lifestyle brand

GoPro (GPRO) is broadening the market for its action cameras from sports enthusiasts to families, raising its growth prospects, says Cowen analyst Robert Stone. GoPro is redefining the consumer electronics category it created with its small, wearable Hero cameras, Stone said in a research report Thursday. The San Mateo, Calif.-based company built its business selling its cameras to surfers, skiers, bikers and other outdoor sports enthusiasts. Now