Global business: Alibaba’s quarterly revenues surge 80%, Disney shows...

If this email is not displayed correctly, please click on the following link or open your browser and paste the link into the address field: http://view.ed4.net/v/3JFELL/SU4UWK/CBG4OI/NSVWP8/   Global Business Wednesday May 08 2013 Companies news and analysis - FT.com   Alibaba's quarterly revenues surge 80% With an IPO looming, the evidence of Alibaba's continued expansion could trigger further tension between the Chinese and US internet companies http://link.ft.com/r/3JFELL/3CDIOD/18E32X/QN9VA6/4VRV8J/B7/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=8   Disney shows its muscle as Iron Man 3 boosts earnings Parks division is stand out performer, lifted by an improving US economy that led to higher guest spending and more hotel bookings http://link.ft.com/r/3JFELL/3CDIOD/18E32X/QN9VA6/Q3M3S0/B7/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=8   Coty prepares for a very public close-up Founded in Paris in 1904, the company has grown into a global operation employing 12,000 people and generating $4.6bn in sales in the year to June 30 http://link.ft.com/r/3JFELL/3CDIOD/18E32X/QN9VA6/NRAREG/B7/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=8   Ballmer's legacy at Microsoft on the line The chief has injected a new creative spirit into the company, yet a single decision – on Windows 8 – could threaten much of what he has achieved http://link.ft.com/r/3JFELL/3CDIOD/18E32X/QN9VA6/NRAREO/B7/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=8   SAP takes step into cloud computing sector The push signals a potential sea-change in the company's business model and puts it into direct competition with a wider range of technology companies http://link.ft.com/r/3JFELL/3CDIOD/18E32X/QN9VA6/FDGD5N/B7/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=8   Organic growth to top agenda at Diageo The focus of the job of Ivan Menezes, who will take over as chief of the world's largest distiller in July, will shift away from aggressive M&A http://link.ft.com/r/3JFELL/3CDIOD/18E32X/QN9VA6/OFZFQC/B7/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=8   Chinese mobile browser eyes global markets UCWeb, the country's biggest browser by users, plans to invest Rmb3bn to gain a foothold in high-growth markets such as India and Brazil http://link.ft.com/r/3JFELL/3CDIOD/18E32X/QN9VA6/EKBKML/B7/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=8   Proxy firm calls on Dimon to split roles Executives and investors are scheduled for calls in the run-up to a crucial meeting when shareholders decide on whether to create independent chairman http://link.ft.com/r/3JFELL/3CDIOD/18E32X/QN9VA6/4VRV8W/B7/h?a1=2013&a2=5&a3=8   In depth - FT.com BP trial Libor scandal Bank bonuses Great tax race Tools Your account    Portfolio Email Briefings    Price alerts Keyword alerts    RSS feeds Subscribe to FT.com     © THE FINANCIAL TIMES LTD 2013 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You have received this email because you have signed up from the NBE preference page. FT.com Change Briefings  •   Unsubscribe  •   Change Email Address  •   Forward this email to a friend  •   Privacy Policy  •   About Us  •   Help This email was sent by or on behalf of a company owned by Pearson plc, registered office at 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. Registered in England and Wales with company number 53723..