Drugs and chemicals maker Merck KGaA (MRCG.DE) said it agreed to acquire Sigma-Aldrich (SIAL.O) for $17 billion in cash to boost its Merck Millipore lab supplies business in the biggest takeover in the German group's history, lifting its shares.
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'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Teresa Guidice and husband Joe downsizing lifestyle ahead of jail sentence? Pregnant celebrity might get fired from show [Spoilers]
Is allegedly pregnant "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Guidice cutting back on her lavish lifestyle? It has been reported that the celebrity has listed her $4 million mansion ahead of her sentencing on October 2 for felony fraud-related charges.
Google selects HTC for upcoming Nexus tablet
Google Inc has selected HTC Corp to make its upcoming 9-inch Nexus tablet, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Google had been mulling HTC as a potential Nexus tablet partner since last year and HTC engineers have been flying to the Googleplex
Apple sells more than 10 million new iPhones in first three days
Apple Inc said it sold more than 10 million iPhones in the first weekend after its new models went on sale on Friday, underscoring strong demand for phones with larger displays.
U.S. existing home sales fall, investors pulling back
U.S. home resales unexpectedly fell in August as investors stepped away from the market, but the decline probably does not signal renewed weakness in the housing sector.
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Independent health advisers to the World Health Organization (WHO) have assessed that there should be no general ban on travel or trade with countries reeling from an Ebola epidemic in West Africa, the U.N. agency said on Monday.
Germany's economy remains robust, the country's central bank said on Monday, predicting a generally positive end to the year despite a slowdown so far.
Stevie J. and Joseline Hernandez of 'Love & Hip Hop: Alanta' fired up the red carpet of the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards for the media. Stevie J.'s ex-girlfriend Mimi Faust goes down memory lane with a photo on Instagram. 'Love & Hip Hop' star Tara Wallace talks about being compared with Mimi Faust.
Fans of the "Divergent" series are really looking forward to seeing the couple again in the "Insurgent" movie, but Theo and Shailene are not going to be a real-life couple anytime soon.
NBA Trade rumors involving the Phoenix Suns who have no interest in trading Eric Bledsoe to the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason. Head Coach Jeff Hornacek wants to utilize a three headed monster in the guard this coming season and Bledsoe will be at the heart of it.
NBA Rumors surrounding Zoran Dragic who is considered to be a perfect fit for the Phoenix Suns and its aggressive and entertaining run and gun style of play under coach Jeff Hornacek.
The season finale of "Dallas" is up and coming, and all the fans are asking, "Which Ewing is going to die?"
The Rockefellers, who made their vast fortune on oil, and other philanthropies and high-wealth individuals on Monday will announce pledges to divest a total of $50 billion from fossil fuel investments.
Drake's relationship with Rihanna wasn't really on a good spotlight but now that he's moved on, who is the rapper currently dating? Rumors present three candidates: Zoe Kravitz, Jhene Aiko, and Nicki Minaj.
