BMW is already heavily invested in the country with Thailand being its top export hub in the region. As per Thailand’s Industry Minister, BMW is considering setting up a new factory which will manufacture batteries for hybrid vehicles in the… Read More ›
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1st quarter profits have beaten analysts’ expectations – VW
Improvement in the European car market has helped the company’s bottom line. Despite being hit by diesel emission scandal, Volkswagen’s first quarter results have beaten analysts’ expectations. Europe’s biggest car manufacturer achieved this admirable feat by strategic cost cutting. Rising… Read More ›
Unilever set to acquire Dollar Shave Club
Although this deal will increase Unilever’s footprint in the personal care product sector, it will also inherit Gillette’s lawsuit against Dollar Shave Club. In a strategic development in the corporate sector, Unilever Plc is all set to acquire Dollar Shave… Read More ›
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 ›
Investors sue Chesapeake Energy Corp for rigging oil and natural gas leases
Tom Ward, the former CEO of SandRidge has also been sued. This lawsuit could potentially impact his new venture – Tapstone Energy. Investors who had erstwhile sold natural gas and oil land leases to now bankrupt SandRidge Energy Corp and… 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 ›
Low interest rates and FAS 91 lower BofA’s profitability
U.S. bank earnings are under pressure from a low interest regime. With its lending business failing to offset the impact of consistent low interest rates Bank of America Corp has reported a drop of 19% in its second quarter profits,… 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 ›