Pfizer’s zeroes in on Medivation with its offer of a little more than $80 per share. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Pfizer Inc. is said to be in advanced talks with Medivation Inc. so as to… Read More ›
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ChemChina close to clearing CFIUS hurdle: sources
Given China’s profile, especially in the security context, it wouldn’t be surprising if it does not pass the CFIUS review. The fog of war could be lifted sometime next week, when the outcome of the review process is announced by… Read More ›
The $1 Billion E-Sports Gaming Industry will now have an Olympics for Itself
While athletes from world over have been fighting out for medals at the Olympics in Rio, an Olympics of e-sports is being planned to be achieved by a gaming company that showcased a gaming tournament to that effect at the… Read More ›
Toyota’s assembly lines resume churning out cars after a gap of 6 months
A host of factors including shortage of hard currency, vehicle parts and severe recession had earlier stalled Toyota’s manufacturing activity in Venezuela. In a move that bodes well for Toyota and for the Venezuelan economy, Toyota has disclosed that it… Read More ›
Philippe Dauman and Sumner Redstone agree to settle and avoid a legal battle
The root cause of the crisis started when in efforts to boost Viacom’s bottomline Dauman proposed and pushed for the sale of Paramount Studios, a company which Sumner Redstone acquired after a long battle with media mogul Barry Diller in… Read More ›
Uber enter trucking industry with the acquisition of Otto
Otto’s speciality is in self-driving trucks. Uber Technologies Inc. has disclosed that it has acquired Otto, a startup which specialises in self-driving trucks. It has also formed a $300 million alliance with the Volvo Car Group so as to develop… Read More ›
SolarCity slashes operating costs, reduces CEO pay to $1
SolarCity’s CEO and CTO have asked that their annual salaries be slashed to $1 as part of the restructuring process. In order to bring its expenses in line with its reduced installation outlook, SolarCity Corp has disclosed that it would… Read More ›
Will Robots Save Denmark’s Welfare State?
Denmark may not soon be able to afford offering such a good deal to its people and this is a problem for the country. Marking one of the highest levels in the rich world, Denmark devotes slightly more than 30… Read More ›
Artificial Intelligence as Future of Search is Start-ups’ Bet to Challenge Google
New artificial intelligence (AI) techniques that make searching the web more like talking to a friend and start-ups are hoping that with this new technology they would be able to challenge Google. Understanding natural language, a thing that has typically… Read More ›
Lenovo reports a hike of 64% growth in its first quarter profits
This is despite a slowing of the PC market. It has also cornered 4.5% of the global smartphone market. Lenovo, the world’s biggest computer manufacturer has reported a rise of 64% in its net profit, beating analysts’ estimate. The surge… Read More ›