In 2014, when although Microsoft purchased Nokia it did not however buy its phone related patents. Subsequent to this acquisition, it has struggled with its phone business and in the previous year, it wrote-off the entire acquisition of Nokia worth… Read More ›
Entrepreneurship
Tim Cook set to tap Indian talent pool in maiden visit
Apple’s decision to invest in India is a reflection is of the strategic importance that Apple attaches to it since by investing in the world’s third largest smartphone market, it can not only boost its market share in but also… Read More ›
ChemChina-Syngenta deal comes under increased scrutiny with USDA joining the review panel
With this deal China is looking for a strategic hold on global food supplies. As per multiple sources familiar with the matter at hand, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to join the U.S. government panel that is in… Read More ›
Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway invests $1 billion in Apple Inc.
Apple’s shares have fallen by one-third of their value since 2015. Increased saturation in the smartphone market have led to a fall in sales of iPhones. It is unclear as to who took this decision – Warren Buffet or one… Read More ›
Pros says Elon Musk ‘burns up cash’ for SolarCity, Tesla
Having taken hits recently, two key components of Elon Musk’s empire are under pressure which some analysts believe, won’t see relief in sight anytime soon. Share prices have fallen for Musk’s co-founded companies – SolarCity and Tesla Motors. Despite a… Read More ›
Nissan could have controlling stake over Mitsubishi Motors
Mitsubishi Motors has now disclosed that more models have been affected by its fuel-economy scandal than those which have been previously announced. After anonymous sources leaking out the news that Nissan Motor was considering taking up a controlling stake in… Read More ›
Hyperloop One receives $80 million in funding to develop next gen transportation system
Having demonstrated the propulsion system, Hyperloop One is expected to announce the date, sometime next year, of a competition which will determine the location in which the first hyperloop system will be built. A Los Angeles company called Hyperloop One… Read More ›
Halliburton Baker Hughes merger had raised significant concerns with competition agencies worldwide
As per the EU Commissioner, the EU equivalent of antitrust regulators had worked closely with its peers from U.S., Brazil and Australia. Margrethe Vestager, the EU Commissioner opines that the aborted merger of Halliburton and Baker Hughes is significant, since… Read More ›
Bitcoins are likely to become increasingly popular
With their pricing details published by the International Exchange Group, which owns the NYSE, and the CME group, the choppy waters of bitcoins are likely to be dampened. In a move that could significantly boost the credibility of bitcoins, Intercontinental… Read More ›
U.S. Justice Department requests Daimler to check the emissions of its diesel vehicles
Daimler has hired Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu for this purpose. Yet another car manufacturing company has come under the lens for its diesel engine emission claims. Audit firm, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu has been hired by Daimler to assist its internal investigation… Read More ›