The likelihood of a deal taking place is higher at this time since GE has lowered its expected selling price to around $2 billion, from its earlier $3 billion plus. As per sources familiar with the matter at hand, GE… Read More ›
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Fintech startup AutoFi Inc raises $10 million in funding round
The company aims to utilise the freshly received funds to expand its footprint in the U.S. and in international markets. AutoFi Inc, a fintech startup that caters exclusively to the auto industry, has raised $10 million in a Series A… Read More ›
How Collision Avoidance Systems Prevent Many Accidents, Injuries Shown By New Report
When blind spot alert or a lane departure warning system keeps you from steering into another vehicle the next time you are driving, count your blessings. The prevalent collision avoidance systems dramatically cut the number of accidents and injury-related crashes,… Read More ›
France backs Trump’s move on troops deployment in Afghanistan
The development points to the recognition of burgeoning economic opportunities in the region. On Wednesday, France’s foreign ministry issued a statement which backed the commitments made by U.S. President Donald Trump on maintaining a military presence in Afghanistan. “France recognizes… Read More ›
Investors and venture capitalists tapping microflats for boosting growth in real estate
Net yields are pushing property developpers towards microflats as opposed to build-to-rent private apartments. In a development that has taken many in the real estate market by surprise, priced out of London’s traditional housing market, millennials are now opting to… Read More ›
Blackstone Group prepares IPO for Gates Global
The IPO could see Gates being valued at more than $7 billion, including debt. Sources familiar with the matter at hand have disclosed, Blackstone Group LP is exploring an IPO for Gates Global LLC. The development comes three years after… Read More ›
Eyeing Afghanistan’s dormant economic wealth, U.S. changes its Afgh-Pak strategy
This a significant strategic shift by the Trump Administration has potentially serious geo-economic consequences for the region and has the potential to bring about a turnaround in Afghanistan’s economy. With the U.S. Administrations deciding to secure Afghanistan from rogue elements,… Read More ›
WEF Reports Says Compared to Fintech Start-Ups, Tech Giants Like Amazon And Facebook More Disruptive To Banks
According to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), compared to financial technology (fintech) start-ups, banks are faced with more competitive disruption from tech behemoths. The report concluded that start-ups had less of an impact than expected, contrary to… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin wins $427 million contract: Pentagon
The contract is for ancillary military equipment and pilot flight equipment for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircrafts.
The United States begins upgrading and replacing its ageing missile deterrence systems
The move, which is expected to cost the U.S. nearly $1 trillion over the next 30 years. Comes midst the Trump Administration’s drive to overhaul and boost the defense industry of the country. In a significant development the Pentagon has… Read More ›