But even with that recent success, odds are against GM making Buick a go-to option for large numbers of drivers below the age of 50.

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The coffee chain's Passbook functionality looks to be quite similar to its partnership with Square, which will be the go-to mobile payments option for non-iOS customers when it launches this fall.

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Well, folks, today's the day the Livestream Studio family grows by one, welcoming the addition of a software-based switcher tool that aims to be yet another on-the-go option for roving broadcasters.

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Thus a second option: to go for cross-border mergers, and try to create something big enough to confront the world's megabanks.

ECONOMIST: Banks better buck up

Note that PETM is expected to go ex-dividend next week, which will impact option prices.

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Others may exercise their option to "go nuclear, " contributing to regional arms build-ups and proliferation.

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Both Android and Windows Phone 8 SkyDrive users get a long-due file search as well as the option to shrink photos when they go online.

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The news will disappoint new Motherwell boss Stuart McCall, who had thought his club would have first option on the 21-year-old should he be allowed to go on loan in Scotland again.

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According to Divya Sharma at XE, the option for high-growth Chinese companies listed in the U.S. to go private and relist in Asia may be attractive given the likelihood of better valuations for these companies back home.

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