While Nike has managed to rein in costs, its sales have exceed analysts’ expectation. Nike, the world’s largest footwear manufacturer has disclosed, it would be launching a pilot program with Amazon.com to sell a limited assortments of its wares on… Read More ›
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Trump Administration to go ahead with $1.42 billion arm sales to Taiwan
China needs to recognize that its gamble to help North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs in contrast to world opinion will have consequences and this U.S Administration will not shy away from taking punitive action. The Donald Trump Administration is… Read More ›
Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway set to be Bank of America’s biggest shareholder
With this development, Buffet has nearly tripled the return of investments he made 6 years ago. In a significant development, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, is on the verge of becoming the largest shareholder of Bank of America Corp. On… Read More ›
Sycamore Partners acquires U.S. Office supplies chain Staples Inc for Rs $6.9 billion
The deal underscores Sycamore’s strategic discerning ability to pick up a healthy company from a basket of bankrupt-laden ones. On Wednesday, Sycamore Partners stated it would go ahead and acquire U.S. office supplies chain, Staples Inc for a cool $6.9… Read More ›
Philips acquires U.S. medical company Spectranetics Corp for 2.16 billion
Spectranetics specializes in cleaning up clogged arteries and veins. Dutch medical equipment manufacturer, Philips, has disclosed it will be acquiring U.S.-based Spectranetics Corp for $2.16 billion (1.9 billion euros), including debt. Spectranetics uses innovative techniques including, tiny drug-covered balloons and… Read More ›
Halliburton in advanced talks to acquire Summit ESP Inc
The U.S. No. 2 oil producer is looking to fill a gap in its artificial lift business. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, U.S. oil giant Halliburton Co is said to be in the midst of advanced… Read More ›
As India Reforms Taxes, 1,000 New Listings Being Aimed For By Asia’s Oldest Stock Exchange
As a rollout of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on July 1 encourages more Indian companies to list their shares, Asia’s oldest stock exchange BSE is aiming for one thousand new listings over the next four to five years, said the… Read More ›
Hedge funds take aim at Brexit-hit retailers
Political and economic uncertainties arising out of Brexit and May’s surprise snap elections are significantly contributing to falling sales for retailers in the UK. Britain’s inconclusive general elections along with its upcoming exit from the European Union has many hedge… Read More ›
Sprint explores strategic partnership with Charter and Comcast
The likelihood of an agreement is high since it would ease antitrust concerns over its merger with T-Mobile. As per two sources familiar with the matter at hand, Sprint Corp is exploring a partnership with Comcast Corp and Charter Communications… Read More ›
Apple testing smart cars on Lexus RX450h SUVs
With weakening sales of its flagship smartphone, self-driving car technology could potentially lift the company’s future. Apple is said to have leased a small fleet of cars from Hertz Global Holdings Inc, a rental company, to test advances in its… Read More ›