In a move that has geo-economic and geo-political implications, the parent of search engine giant Google Inc. has expanded its footprint in the Americas by signing a deal with the Cuban government which allows improved internet access to Cuban citizens… Read More ›
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British pension funds weigh in on Fox-Sky deal
British pension funds are stating that a respectable premium be paid for Sky by Fox. If Fox were to prolong negotiations such that the acquisition takes place after Theresa May’s government invokes article 50 of the EU Lisbon Treaty in… Read More ›
Qatar sovereign fund to invest $10 billion in U.S. infrastructure projects
It is yet to be clarified whether this sum is in addition to Qatar’s $35 billion earlier commitment. Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has disclosed that it will be investing upto $10 billion in infrastructure projects in the United States. This… Read More ›
U.S. Defence industry could face federal cuts under Donald Trump
Federal cuts in the expansive U.S. defence industry is likely to affect many U.S. factory jobs. The U.S. Defence industry has come, yet again, under intense attack with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump coming down hard on Lockheed Martin Corp for… Read More ›
World’s banking backbone under attack from hackers
In an increasingly digital world, with the countries around the world opting for a cashless economy, these cyberattacks go to highlight the vulnerabilities of the global financial network and the urgent need to harden and strengthen them. While going cashless… Read More ›
Aetna’s $34 billion acquisition of Humana violates antitrust law – U.S. Justice Department
According to the Justice Department, the acquisition violates antitrust law since it adversely affects the insurance of individuals who are covered under Obamacare and the disabled who are on Medicare. However, changes to these laws are on the anvil with… Read More ›
Ford Motor to raise $2.8 billion to fund its foray into EVs and self-driving technology
At the same time, Ford Motor is also trying to catch up with General Motor by boosting the production and sale of its large SUVs. According to a filing with the U.S. SEC, Ford Motor Co is set to raise… Read More ›
United Technologies provided $7 million in tax breaks to keep 1069 jobs at its Carrier plant in Indiana
While Trump has quickly claimed credit for saving American manufacturing jobs, here’s more details of the deal. This agreement is yet to be finalized. State officials from Indiana have agreed to provide Carrier’s parent, United Technologies Corp, a tax break… Read More ›
Trump needs to sell his business interest entirely to avoid any conflict of interest: legal experts
Trump has set Dec. 15 as the date on which he will make his stand clear. He will have to disassociate himself and his kids from all of his business interests before he takes office on January 20, 2017. Before… Read More ›
OPEC creates milestone by deciding to limit oil prices from January 2017
OPEC will now meet non-cartel members on December 9 to convince them that they should do the same. In a historical development, the world’s largest oil exporters have agreed on a cut to their oil production for the first time… Read More ›