According to Eswar Prasad, the former head of the IMF’s China division, by going after big companies, China is sending a “remarkably strong signal” about stemming capital outflows. “I think there is a concern here that corporate outflows, among other types… Read More ›
Month: June 2017
Philips acquires U.S. medical company Spectranetics Corp for 2.16 billion
Spectranetics specializes in cleaning up clogged arteries and veins. Dutch medical equipment manufacturer, Philips, has disclosed it will be acquiring U.S.-based Spectranetics Corp for $2.16 billion (1.9 billion euros), including debt. Spectranetics uses innovative techniques including, tiny drug-covered balloons and… Read More ›
Halliburton in advanced talks to acquire Summit ESP Inc
The U.S. No. 2 oil producer is looking to fill a gap in its artificial lift business. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, U.S. oil giant Halliburton Co is said to be in the midst of advanced… Read More ›
While Critics Say It Has Killed Banking Union, Stock Markets Get Buoyed By Italian Banks Rescue
As investors reacted with enthusiasm to confirmation that the Italian government would ride to the rescue of two flailing regional banks, Italy’s banking stocks led European equity markets higher at the start of the week. However, the liberal interpretation of… Read More ›
As India Reforms Taxes, 1,000 New Listings Being Aimed For By Asia’s Oldest Stock Exchange
As a rollout of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on July 1 encourages more Indian companies to list their shares, Asia’s oldest stock exchange BSE is aiming for one thousand new listings over the next four to five years, said the… Read More ›
Hedge funds take aim at Brexit-hit retailers
Political and economic uncertainties arising out of Brexit and May’s surprise snap elections are significantly contributing to falling sales for retailers in the UK. Britain’s inconclusive general elections along with its upcoming exit from the European Union has many hedge… Read More ›
Sprint explores strategic partnership with Charter and Comcast
The likelihood of an agreement is high since it would ease antitrust concerns over its merger with T-Mobile. As per two sources familiar with the matter at hand, Sprint Corp is exploring a partnership with Comcast Corp and Charter Communications… Read More ›
Apple testing smart cars on Lexus RX450h SUVs
With weakening sales of its flagship smartphone, self-driving car technology could potentially lift the company’s future. Apple is said to have leased a small fleet of cars from Hertz Global Holdings Inc, a rental company, to test advances in its… Read More ›
Amtrak names Richard Anderson, former Delta Air Lines CEO, as its next Chief Executive
While noting the challenges in the under-invested railways, Amtrak’s chairman Anthony Coscia was enthused to have Anderson at the top given his record at Delta Air Lines. On Monday, Amtrak named Richard Anderson, Delta Air Lines’ former chief to lead… Read More ›
In The Process Of Development Of New Fighter Jet, Europe Faces Herculean Challenge
With respect to Europe’s three existing programs: Eurofighter, France’s Rafale and Sweden’s Gripen, and one that will shape the future of the European fighter industry, Europe is embarking on an expensive and politically charged effort to develop a new combat… Read More ›