The earlier limit of 30 seconds has been extended to 140 seconds. Happy Tweeting! Known for its 140 character limit for its tweets, Twitter has now decided to allow its users to tweet videos of upto 140 seconds. It had… Read More ›
Strategy
Tesla offers $2.8 billion for acquiring SolarCity
According to Elon Musk, the deal is a “no brainer” since it fits very well into Tesla’s broad strategy. SolarCity has liabilities of $6.24 billion, including debt. Tesla Motor Inc’s pioneering CEO, Elon Musk has sought to acquire SolarCity Corp… Read More ›
Cyberspace Administration of China crackdowns on online comments
Cyberspace Administration of China is in the process of cleansing comments it deems unhelpful or is critical of the state’s policies. In efforts aimed at promoting only comments which are aligned to its objectives, China’s internet regulator has launched a… Read More ›
Wal-Mart sells 5% stake in Yihaodian and acquires 5% stake in JD.com
Through this deal Wal-Mart aims to expand its footprint in the burgeoning Chinese e-commerce market. Wal-Mart Stores Inc has reported that it wants to sell its 5% stake in Chinese e-commerce Yihaodian to JD.com so as to buy a 5%… Read More ›
Labaton Sucharow LLP files proposed class action lawsuit on VW on behalf of Boston Retirement System
In the U.S., Volkswagen has until June 28 to reach a settlement with regulators and car owners for its diesel emission cheating scandal. The public pension fund for Boston municipal employees, Boston Retirement System has filed the first bondholders proposed… Read More ›
Oil rallies with diminishing Brexit apprehensions
Three opinion polls have shown that British voters could potentially vote to remain in the EU. The markets have cheered in the wake of such reports. With polls showing a diminished chance of a Brexit from the European Union, investor’s… Read More ›
German foreign minister calls for joint responsibility of EU states to prevent nationalism of single states
Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called for prevention of re-integrating Britain into the EU, if it decides to exit. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany’s Foreign Minister, has been quoted today saying if Britain were to leave the EU bloc, the European Union must prevent… Read More ›
Pounds surges ahead of Britain’s referendum
The trend underpins growing investor sentiments that British voters are likely to vote for Britain staying within the EU. With opinion polls showing British voters swinging to opt to remain within the safe confines of the European Union in the… Read More ›
UnitCredit to name ex-Italian Industry’s minister as its CEO next week
Italian newspaper Il Fatto Quotidiano has reported that UniCredit is set to name Corrado Passera as its next CEO, sometime next week. Italy’s biggest bank by asset, UniCredit is all set to name Corrado Passera, a former industry minister as… Read More ›
Siemen’s & Gamesa’s wind energy business to merge
If the deal were to go through, it would create the world’s biggest power producer from wind energy. Bloomberg has reported citing sources familiar with the matter at hand, Siemens AG is likely to pay $1 billion to Gamesa, a… Read More ›