In an e-mailed statement BlackRock has clarified that the charges do not impact its clients or its operations since the charges are against Mark Lyttleton, in his personal capacity. Britain’s market regulator has charged Mark Lyttleton, a former fund manager… Read More ›
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Billionaire investor Icahn reduces his exposure to the oil and gas industry
Although he has termed the move as one required for tax planning, fact is the oil industry has been in the doldrums since a while now but with OPEC trying to reign in prices, the prospects of oil production reaching… Read More ›
Financial institutions and banks from Britain can now easily relocate to France
Existing banks and financial institutions in the EU, can easily relocate to France since their existing legal documents in English are now acceptable for registration in France. There is no need for translating them in French. With Brexit taking its… Read More ›
EU seeks to tighten the exports of dual use technologies and goods
Having identified loopholes in the current export norms the Commission is trying to plug them while tightening them even further so that they aren’t misused in the hands of extremists and rogue governments. So as to reign in human rights… Read More ›
Challenging Risk of Death, Musk Seeks Mars Explorers with $200,000,
Despite being heavy on both technology — the how of getting there — and on the dangers that await those first explorers just a decade from now, entrepreneur Elon Musk, who laid out a vision of travel to Mars, has… Read More ›
Uber eyes long-haul trucking with its strategic acquisition of Otto
Uber’s stated goal of transforming the long-haul trucking industry by replacing brokers could face stiff resistance from existing players as well as fresh startups. Uber’s acquisition of Otto, a self-driving truck startup, has opened the doors for it to tap… Read More ›
German car manufacturers surge ahead to create 5G standards for IoT dependent next gen vehicles
In an strategically important development that will define the 5G standard, Germany’s top car manufacturers have joined hands with major telecom network equipment manufacturers to create and set the upcoming 5G standard which will be extensively used in tomorrow’s self-driven… Read More ›
Cisco unveils $4 billion expansion plan into Mexico
This fresh investment is likely to boost Cisco’s margins as input costs are lower in Mexico. The Mexican government has disclosed that U.S. networking giant, Cisco Systems, plans on investing $4 billion in Mexico over the period of 2 years… Read More ›
Tesla settles with Hoerbiger over Tesla Model X’s falcon doors
There is more to the lawsuit that meets the eye: in May this year, during the first quarter results conference, Musk claimed to not know of Hoerbiger when asked by Reuters. As per available court records, Tesla Motors Co. and… Read More ›
Cogenra Solar & Khosla Ventures sue SolarCity for intellectual property theft
This is yet another hurdle in Tesla Motor’s path on its stated plans of acquiring SolarCity. Embattled SolarCity is facing a new battle: it has now been accused by Cogenra Solar Inc., owned by SunPower Corporation and Khosla Ventures of… Read More ›