As and when Panasonic makes its move, Gorenje’s share could see a lift-off. The operations of Gorenje, a Slovenian household appliances manufacturer, has come back to black midst potential takeover talks by Panasonic. Gorenje has reported that it has returned… Read More ›
Month: August 2016
Customers Keep Coming to Branches as U.S. Banks Want to Close them down
The banking industry’s efforts to slim down are getting complicated by many U.S. customers who are not ready to give up regular visits to their nearest branch despite the banks’ nudging toward online tools. According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp… Read More ›
Post Brexit Boost in M&A Market Expected in September
Now that the uncertainty around the Brexit vote that dogged the start of the year has disappeared, bankers returning from the beach may be dreaming of a pick-up in dealmaking activity come September. Compared to last year, so far, it’s been… Read More ›
Pfizer’s homes in on Medivation with a deal of $14 billion
Pfizer’s zeroes in on Medivation with its offer of a little more than $80 per share. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Pfizer Inc. is said to be in advanced talks with Medivation Inc. so as to… Read More ›
ChemChina close to clearing CFIUS hurdle: sources
Given China’s profile, especially in the security context, it wouldn’t be surprising if it does not pass the CFIUS review. The fog of war could be lifted sometime next week, when the outcome of the review process is announced by… Read More ›
The $1 Billion E-Sports Gaming Industry will now have an Olympics for Itself
While athletes from world over have been fighting out for medals at the Olympics in Rio, an Olympics of e-sports is being planned to be achieved by a gaming company that showcased a gaming tournament to that effect at the… Read More ›
SEC of U.S. said to be Investigating Hampton Creek, Maker of Just Mayo
If U.S. media reports are to be believed, a preliminary inquiry into Hampton Creek has been opened by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the U.S. An organized effort by Hampton Creek to buy large quantities of its Just Mayo… Read More ›
Toyota’s assembly lines resume churning out cars after a gap of 6 months
A host of factors including shortage of hard currency, vehicle parts and severe recession had earlier stalled Toyota’s manufacturing activity in Venezuela. In a move that bodes well for Toyota and for the Venezuelan economy, Toyota has disclosed that it… Read More ›
FDIC settles WaMu disputes with JP Morgan
JP Morgan Chase & Co is set to receive $645 million out of this settlement. JPMorgan Chase & Co has disclosed that it is set to receive $645 million arising out of a settlement from a litigation with Deutsche Bank… Read More ›
Alphabet, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and others are collaborating with the govt to crack down on robocalls
Robocalls are typically used by scam artists and telemarketers. Described as a scourge by many, a taskforce has now been created to deal with this menace. In a move designed to crack down on “robocalls”, more than 30 large communication… Read More ›