Backed by European automation giant ABB, $20.3 billion was raised by a start-up creating robots to assist surgeons in carrying out keyhole surgery. A surgeon is allowed to operate by only making a tiny incision rather than a large opening… Read More ›
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United Airlines to spend $2 billion for share buyback program
This strategic is aimed at boost investor’s value among other measures adopted by United’s board. United Continental Holdings Inc. has disclosed that it has allocated $2 billion dollars for buying back its shares. The move is the latest attempt by… Read More ›
General Electric to invest $500 million in 2016 in industrial IoT
GE plans on capitalizing on IoT for improved industrial efficiency. According to an executive from General Electric, the company is set to make a savings of $500 million in 2016 by using industrial internet applications. During a press conference in… Read More ›
Yahoo reports loss after Tumblr write-off
Revenues from searches, which is a key factor, to its core business have slid by 17%. Potential bidders are likely to bid lower than Yahoo’s actual worth. In a significant development for Yahoo Inc., its latest quarterly results have fallen… Read More ›
NY, Massachusetts and Maryland plan on suing VW
Despite having reached a partial settlement earlier last month, of which these three states were a part, they have again filed fresh lawsuits. Despite of having announced settlements plans with embattled auto manufacturer in June, three U.S. states plan on… Read More ›
Softbank set to acquire ARM Holdgins PLC for $32 billion
If the deal goes through, it will mean Softbank paying a premium of more than 40% over Friday’s closing rate of the pound at 11.89. Softbank will pay 17 pounds in cash for each ARM Holdings’ shares. According to a… Read More ›
Most CFOs of big British companies expect significant slowdown in the British economy
Capital expenditures and the rate of hiring are set to slowdown in the wake of Britain choosing to leave the European Union. According to a survey done on Britain’s biggest companies, their future is beset by doubts over Britain choosing… Read More ›
In the wake of Brexit ECB’s Draghi urges increased government spending
With high unemployment in the Eurozone, especially EU countries must significantly boost their individual government spending which is likely to mitigate the risks of resentment towards the EU project. Mario Draghi, the European Central Bank’s President is likely to plead… Read More ›
‘Pokemon Go’ can be Used to Help you Sell Your House
Despite adding a redesigned roof deck might help draw potential buyers to the open house at his $1.5 million listing, real estate agent Jay Glazer near Manhattan’s Washington Square Park decided to add this line to the sale advertisement for… Read More ›
Xerox rejects RR Donnelley’s bid
This only provides room for more potential bidders. According to the Wall Street Journal, Xerox Corps has rejected RR Donnelley & Sons Co’s bid to merge its document business with their financial printing. Ever since Xerox announced its plans to… Read More ›