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Square hires former Obama trade official

Square, the company behind the credit card reader that attaches to mobile devices, means business. The company announced today that it has hired Demetrios J. Marantis, a former member of President Barack Obama’s cabinet who served as the country’s top trade official. Marantis will lead the company’s efforts on international government, regulatory, and policy work as Square moves into more …

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Nokia Windows Phone alliance blasted by irate investors

Nokia boss Stephen Elop is the focus of investor ire, as people with a financial stake in the company have reportedly blasted his laser-focus on the Windows Phone operating system. An annual general meeting in Helsinki saw Nokia’s Lumia devices come under fire, as one investor told Elop, “Are you aware that results are what matter?” according to a Reuters …

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