A report prepared by the Institute underscores the needs for stability for British businesses and highlights potential pitfalls. As per the report of a think tank that was released on Monday, the introduction of post-Brexit customs checks could cost traders… Read More ›
Entrepreneurship
Symantec Warns US, European Energy Sector, Targeted And Entered By Hackers
In a cyber espionage campaign that has in some cases successfully broken into the core systems that control the companies’ operations, technologically advanced hackers have targeted United States and European energy companies, according to researchers at the security firm Symantec…. Read More ›
Schlumberger NV betting big money on oil and gas projects
Its new business model involves the company in decision making capacptity throughout the oilfield management supply chain, thus sparking interest in its rivals who are wondering whether to follow suit. In a significant development, Schlumberger NV, the world’s largest oilfield… Read More ›
The largest pension fund in the U.S. is looking to outsource its private equity business to BlackRock
The move could potentially minimize the high fees that CalPERS pays to its asset manager for managing its private equity and boost the return of its investments. According to a source familiar with the matter at hand, Incidentally, California Public… Read More ›
Chinese logistics company launches U.S. IPO to consolidate and expand its operations in China
Existing shareholders, including Goldman Sachs Group, will be offloading their stake in the IPO. Backed by Alibaba Group, a Chinese logistics company called Best Inc, has launched its IPO in the U.S. in the hope of moping up up to… Read More ›
Pivotal Research Group finds Facebook inflating viewership data for its ads
This is the second time that Facebook has been found manipulating its metrics to boost its revenues. As per an analyst at Pivotal Research Group, Facebook Inc is inflating the number of people who can see advertisements on its platform…. Read More ›
Candymaker Mars set to curb greenhouse gas emission across its supply chain
Many companies in the U.S. are moving ahead with plans to cut greenhouse gas emission and meet their individual climate change targets. As a means to achieve its green house gas emissions target and other sustainability issues, candy manufacturer Mars… Read More ›
U.S. Transport Secretary to unveil guidelines for self-driving vehicles on Sept. 12
Automakers and tech companies have asked for revised guidelines for next gen vehicle technology as well as for lowering of legal barriers to enable these cars to hit the road. According to sources briefed on the matter at hand, U.S…. Read More ›
Leave Politeness At The Door Is You Want To Be An Entrepreneur
Maybe Travis Kalanick and Steve Jobs were onto something. According to a review by researchers at Aston Business School in the U.K. and Kansas State University in the U.S., even after controlling for gender, education level, and gross domestic product… Read More ›
Blackstone Group cancel the $2.8 billion sale of its Australian shopping mall
As per a source, the emergence of Amazon has hit the retail sector, was the reason for Blackstone to pull the sale. Unable to find a suitable buyer the Blackstone Group has canceled the sale of a $2.8 billion Australian… Read More ›