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Is Chen finally BlackBerry's beacon of hope?

Newly named BlackBerry executive chairman and interim CEO John Chen doesn't doubt the Canadian company's ability to make a comeback.


'Lifestyle brand' reinvention to boost profit stream

US manufacturers Remington and Winnebago recently branched out to clothing and accessories, outdoor apparel and camping gear.

SAC's lack of contrition not a surprise

SAC's first public statement after pleading guilty was criticized for lack of contrition. SAC Capital Advisors was criticized for its lack of contrition after pleading guilty on four counts of securities fraud and one count of wire fraud.

BlackBerry stakeholders bear the brunt of a lingering crisis

Investors were positive that BlackBerry can make a comeback, but in the meantime stakeholders especially employees are taking the brunt of the crisis.


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Typhoon Yolanda (International Name: Haiyan) devastated several provinces over the weekend as it cut across the Philippines packing gust winds of 275 kph.
Depending on their risk interpretation of the current debt situation of JCPenney under new CEO Mike Ullman.
Ross' investments in shipping is based on faith that emerging markets would boost trade in the long haul.
Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross spent USD100 million to acquire vessels hauling dry commodity. Wilbur Ross, billionaire investor and owner of WL Ross &Co.
Intel Corporation acquired e-learning software company Kno. Intel Corporation recently acquired software company Kno. The latter began as a hardware company that later pivoted into producing eTextbooks and eBooks for college and K-12 students and publishers.
The Royal Bank of Scotland entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission amounting to USD153.7 million.
Data storage company Box, one of Silicon Valley's highly anticipated IPO candidates, has selected Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and JPMorgan Chase & Co to lead a proposed initial public offering, according to three people familiar with the matter.
BlackBerry rejected proposals to break-up and sell all or parts of the Canadian company. BlackBerry Ltd's board rejected proposals to break-up the Canadian smartphone company, saying that it is currently not in the best interest of all of its stakeholders.
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Friday. The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Friday:- Healthcare conglomerate Danaher Corp has teamed up with Blackstone Group LP BX.
According to Judge Sam Glasscock, it found Cooper's allegations to be without merit as against the actions of Apollo in its buyout negotiations.