AMC Networks was set to own international content business Chellomedia for USD1.04 billion. According to AMC Networks Inc, it would be purchasing the international content business of Liberty Global Inc.
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Cloud service for scientists Paxata nabs USD8 million in investment round
California-based startup Paxata has aided scientists in grueling data preparation leading to work analysis.
Russia's Sovcombank agrees on purchase of local GE Money Bank unit
General Electric decided to exit from its local banking unit for an undisclosed amount. On Monday, Sovcombank had signed an agreement to acquire General Electric's local banking unit.
Israel startup Stratoscale raises USD10 million in investment round
Stratoscale's core product promised to make data center processes more efficent. Two entrepreneurs recently secured a USD10 million investment for its large data center software product.
Future of Bitcoin, digital currency market seen bullish in Europe, China - observers
Despite the negative press Bitcoin received due to the Silk Road black market scandal, industry observers believed that there would be a renewed investor interest in digital currency.
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said he thought that there was no need to upgrade to any of the new iPads as he was perfectly fine with his iPad unit for the moment.
Russian state-owned diamond miner Alrosa had reduced its capital investment expectations for its planned IPO.
UK-based security services provider G4S did not want the GBP1.55 billion offer extended by private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners.
Lagardere's statement released on Monday was unclear regarding its rumored exit from pay-television operator Canal+.
A source disclosed to Reuters that a sale of Techpack Solutions Co Ltd could fetch over KRW432 billion or USD407 million.
Sources told the Wall Street Journal that KKR & Co would be pouring in an initial USD100 million in a wireless communications infrastructure project with investment firm Associated Partners LP.
Payfone was able to gather a USD 10 million investment from Early Warning Services. Payfone Inc said it was able to raise USD 10 million from Early Warning Services.
Blackstone Group President Tony James said he won't leave Blackstone despite share sale. Blackstone President Tony James said he was not looking for a career outside of the private equity industry.
Oil service company Green Field Energy Services Inc filed for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court.
