Samsung’s second quarter earnings are set to rise on the back of strong demand for electronic components and the launch of new smartphones. South Korean electronics giant, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has disclosed that it expects its results for the… Read More ›
Entrepreneurship
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd acquires Gland Pharma for $1.4 billion
Gland Pharma’s backers include U.S. based KKR & Co LP while Shanghai Fosun Pharma has Guo Guangchang, China’s best known entrepreneur, as its founder. According to sources with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, the Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group… Read More ›
India replaces China for Apple’s growth engine
Its growth rate in India has jumped by 51%. In a development that has soothed the ruffled feathers of industry analysts, Apple has reported that it has sold more iPhones than Wall Street had estimated thus enabling its revenues to… Read More ›
Britain woos companies with a discount of upto 90% for oil and natural gas
The region that it has now opened up was subjected to a seismic testing campaign last year. In a bid to contain the fallout of its historic vote, Britain has now drastically reduced its rental fees in its latest tender… Read More ›
VW settles U.S claims with $15.3 billion
However, VW is still on in the all clear. It will have to wait till October 18 wherein U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer will pronounce his verdict in a final approval. In a significant development in Volkswagen AG’s history, a… Read More ›
Zenefits settles with Tennessee regulators for $62,500
However investigations are still ongoing at Washington, Massachusetts and California. The company will count itself lucky if it can get off as lightly as this. According to officials from the state of Tennessee, Zenefits must pay the state $62,500 for… Read More ›
Amazon exploring possibility of using drone delivery tech in UK
According to the Federal Aviation Administration separate regulation will be required before this service can commence in the U.S. In a significant development, Amazon.com has reported that it has entered into a partnership with the British government so as to… Read More ›
Verizon acquires Yahoo for $5 billion
The deal is set to be announced before NYSE opens for trading today. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Verizon Communications Inc. is set to acquire Yahoo Inc. for about $5 billion. Sources have further revealed that… Read More ›
Germany’s Allianz seeking closer ties with U.S. based Pimco
Pimco is facing a lot of turmoil with a heavy outflow investors and key executives, including its founder. Financial Times has reported citing a top executive at Allianz, a German insurer that the company wants closer ties with Pimco, a… Read More ›
Syngenta posts lower than expected drop in 1st quarter
It expects ChemChina to complete its acquisition by the end of this year. Syngenta has disclosed that it expects ChemChina to close its takeover deal by the end of 2016. Meanwhile it has reported an unexpected drop in lower profits… Read More ›