Although the value for this sole manufacturing deal has not been disclosed, Samsung was the sole manufacturer of Qualcomm’s 820 chips. Industry analysts had pegged the deal at more than $1 billion. The 830 chip will be featured in Samsung’s… Read More ›
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Nokia acquires base station power amplifier efficiency solutions provider Eta Devices
Nokia has strengthened its position as a telecom product manufacturer with this acquisition. Nokia has already partnered with automobile manufacturers for smart cars that make extensive use of IoT. This acquisition could play a role in that equation. In a… Read More ›
NHTSA opens probe into 642,000 Ford cars and SUVs
Door latch issues have plagued Ford’s many models leaving consumers to latch their cars with ropes and seat belts. As a result of its recalls, Ford has made downward revisions to its adjusted full-year pre-tax profit forecast to $10.2 billion… Read More ›
German-Iran trade deals to touch 4 billion euros by the end of this year
With Iran no more shackled by U.S. led economic sanctions, Germany has taken the lead, given its historic ties with Iran, in restoring normality between the two nations and boosting trade ties. With Sigmar Gabriel’s, Germany’s Economic Minister, paying a… Read More ›
Janus Capital acquires Henderson Global Investor for $6 billion
The deal, subject to regulatory approval, could see a combined cost saving of $110 million. U.S. based Janus Capital and London-listed Henderson Global Investors, former rivals, have decided to stop bickering and instead collaborate to form a $6 billion company… Read More ›
Tesla reports 70% rise in quarterly deliveries
Tesla could potentially be on its way to meet its half-yearly delivery targets, if this trend continues. Tesla Motors Inc. has disclosed that its third quarter deliveries have risen by 70% to 24,500 cars due to cheaper leases, discount on… Read More ›
Britain’s famed financial sector could relocate over chaotic Brexit lobbying
The lack of clarity as to what Britain seeks from its historic vote and the significant implications vis-à-vis it’s much vaunted financial sector, its largest export, is giving room for increased chaos and confusion. Many of Britain’s biggest banks are… Read More ›
Bass Pro led consortium in the lead to acquire Cabela’s
If Bass Pro were to acquire Cabela’s it would necessarily draw antitrust scrutiny. According to sources who are familiar with the matter at hand, a consortium of Bass Pro Shops, Capital One Financial Corp and Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s private… Read More ›
Sumner Redstone sees potential in Viacom CBS merger
National Amusements, Viacom’s controlling stakeholder, is gunning for the deal. Incidentally, Viacom and CBS split 10 years ago. National Amusements, the company which has a controlling stake in Viacom, has stated that the merger of Viacom Inc. and CBS Corp… Read More ›
Sharp to invest $567.81 million in OLED business
Leading vehicle manufacturers across the world are racing to transform transportation technology with increased usage of electronics and displays. With this investment, Sharp is gearing up to tap this explosive growth. In a strategic move, Japan’s Sharp has stated that… Read More ›