In the other section, known as "traditional track, " the winning business plan was one aimed at exploiting the increasing spending power of a key segment of China's 1.3 billion-strong population.

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Revenue at MSG Media, which includes MSG Networks, fell 1.2% though the segment's operating profit rose 14%.

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Lexus sales blazed past those of BMW and Mercedes-Benz in August to claim the No.1 spot in the luxury car segment in the U.S. The brand sold 24, 237 vehicles in August, up 34% y-o-y.

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The five-segment booster is intended to power the early flight phase of Nasa's proposed Ares 1 launch vehicle - its replacement for the space shuttle.

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The U.S. luxury segment is heating up with Cadillac revamping its line-up and aiming to be No.1 premium car brand in the U.S. within three years.

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