If Softbank has its way, a merger between the two U.S. wireless telecom operators are in the cards. With Reuters reporting that Japanese SoftBank Group Corp is preparing to cede control of Sprint Corp to T-Mobile US Inc in order… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
Kraft Heinz’s takeover bid under British Government scrutiny
The proposed deal marks the biggest ever takeover bid of a British company. The Financial Times has reported, without citing any sources, British Prime Minister Theresa May has asked top officials to review Kraft Heinz’s proposed takeover of Unilever Plc…. Read More ›
Brexit negotiations could take more than just 2 years: Jean-Claude Juncker
Britain will have to change more than 20,000 of its laws so that it can complete its divorce proceeding. Furthermore, as a member of the EU, Britain cannot undertake any bilateral agreement(s). Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Commission… Read More ›
Britain dependent on China to offset May’s Hard Brexit stance
For China, Britain is important since it aims to gain from its financial clout and use the country to showcase the fact that a first world nation supports its Silk Road project which is crucial for its prestige on the… Read More ›
SoftBank acquires Fortress for $3.3 billion
The acquisition of an alternative investment heavyweight such as Fortress assumes significance since it signifies a widening of SoftBank’s portfolio, which has typically catered to the technology and telecom sector. With the SoftBank Group Corp preparing to launch the world’s biggest… Read More ›
Wal-Mart closes in on Amazon.com with its acquisition of Moosejaw for $51 million
Under the leadership of CEO Doug McMillon and e-commerce chief Marc Lore, Wal-Mart is steadily closing the gap with rival Amazon.com Inc. With Wal-Mart Stores Inc working strategically to gain the upper hand against the world’s biggest online retailer, it… Read More ›
France, Germany Netherlands vulnerable to election hacking: former U.S. official Justice Department
The U.S. intelligence community has repeatedly pointed a finger at Russia for having influenced the 2016 U.S. Presidential elections and have called for a more proactive and assertive stance. As per a former official from the U.S. Justice Department who… Read More ›
As Space War Intensifies, India Completes Record Satellite Launch
As the Indian space program looks to cement its position as the dominant destination for low-cost launches, the country’s primary space agency, ISRO, put 104 satellites into orbit on Wednesday, the most in history. When it took off at 9:28… Read More ›
20% import tax likely to ruin the retail industry in the U.S.
In a cunning move, Trump’s proposal has exempted revenues generated from exports while proposing to impose a 20% tax in imports. This essentially pits exporters against importers and unless this entire line of reasoning is revisited, in the long run… Read More ›
Abbott Laboratories’ shares gets the buy signal from Barron’s
In 2016 Abbott Laboratories shares have traded in the range of $37 to $45. As per the Barron’s report the shares make a good buy since Abbott’s Laboratories acquisition of St Jude have skewed its global profile to the U.S…. Read More ›
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