Apple Inc announced the acquisition of mapping companies, Locationary and HopStop. Apple Inc announced that they have acquired two small companies, Locationary and HopStop.
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S&P raises Swedbank's rating outlook to stable
Swedbank's rating outlook was raised to stable by S&P. Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) raised the credit rating outlook of Swedbank AB to stable.
Hutchison Whampoa plans to sell ParknShop
Hutchison Whampoa Limited conducts strategic review for the ParknShop sale. Hutchison Whampoa Limited announced that they are in the midst of conducting a strategic review on the possible sale of its Hong Kong supermarket chain ParknShop.
Westgate Resorts gains US $140 million from securitization
Premier developer and operator of themed resorts gets US $140 million after a new round of securitization.
G20 concerned with US Fed, China, and Japan
Participants of the G20 summit held recently in Moscow expressed concerns regarding US Fed, China, and Japan.
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Comic Con requested US$1 from its millions of fans to join in a non-studio revoluttion Comic Con requested its followers on social media, which was now in the millions, for US$1 each.
Windsail Capital announced that they have invested US$5 million in NG Advantage. Boston based, venture capital firm, WindSail Capital Group announced that they have invested US$5 million in NG Advatage.
US SEC was put under pressure for improper contractor vetting. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was placed in a "hot seat" for failing to do a proper background check on 40 to 70 contractors.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe created the “Abenomics” policy for Japan's stagnant economy. On Sunday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will find out whether his mandate to end the country's economic stagnation will push through.
The US FTC announced that they are giving the green light for GE Electric Co's acquisition of Avio SpA's aviation business.
Multi-dollar rice invention scheme brought financial woes to Thailand. Moody, a ratings agency, warned Thailand of the risk "populist measures" would have on government finances.
Starwood Capital Group LLC announced that they have made an offer to acquire New York based luxury department store chain, Saks Inc.
Columbia's Grupo Aval announced their intent to acquire 100% stake in BBVA Panama Grupo Aval announced that they will pay US$490 million to acquire the Panamanian operations of BBVA Bank.
US community health centers look forward to newly insured patients under the Affordable Care Act, also known as the Obamacare.
