Ether is a new cryptocurrency which has nearly tripled its value. Although Bitcoin suffered its biggest ever fall since early 2015, with investors selling the crypto currency on worries about its future, it quickly regained its composure. Having touched… Read More ›
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Unilever could potentially divest its food brands: Sources
There have been several reports by leading news reporters which increase the probability of this 6 billion pound divesture. British newspapers have reported that Unilever is preparing a $7.44 billion (6 billion pound) sale of some it’s some of its… Read More ›
Netmarble Games likely to come out with $2.35 billion IPO this April
This will be South Korea’s 2nd largest ever IPO beating even Samsung BioLogics Co Ltd’s 2.25 trillion won IPO of 2016. In what is stated to be South Korea’s second largest ever listing, mobile game manufacturer, Netmarble Games Corp has… Read More ›
MoneyGram offers to acquire Euronet Worldwide for $1 billion
In January, China’s Ant Financial Services Group had bid $13.25, in a cash deal for Euronet Worldwide, whereas MoneyGram has offered $15.20 for Euronet. Ant Financial Services has now four days to revise its offer. Sources familiar with the matter… Read More ›
Boeing signs $3.4 billion contract with U.S. government for Apache attack helicopters
The contract is for the supply of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
Demand for BAT’s smokeless tobacco ‘glo’ exceeds supply
Earlier this month, BAT had to more than double the supply of its tobacco device to quench local demand and still that wasn’t enough. British American Tobacco (BAT) has stated that the demand for its “glo” tobacco heating device has… Read More ›
Private companies need to be more prepared to counter hacking attacks: PwC report
Although CEOs in the private sector have more confidence in addressing threats from the internet, they are however ill-prepared to do so, states a report from PwC. A report prepared by Pricewaterhouse Coopers states that although the CEOs of… Read More ›
Halt to second travel ban only temporary
Major tech companies have skipped putting their names on the brief that is posing as a challenge to Donald Trump’s travel ban. Facebook, Apple and Alphabet Inc’s Google along with 60 other technology companies appeared to have backed away from… Read More ›
Private companies need to be more prepared to counter hacking attacks: PwC report
Although CEOs in the private sector have more confidence in addressing threats from the internet, they are however ill-prepared to do so, states a report from PwC. A report prepared by Pricewaterhouse Coopers states that although the CEOs of some… Read More ›
Activist hedge fund Starboard exits Macy’s board
Its exist underscores the growing challenges facing the U.S. retail industry with consumers preferring to shop online as opposed to visiting a brick-and-mortar store. Sources familiar with the matter at hand have disclosed that activist hedge fund Starboard Value… Read More ›