Online wedding registry website Zola received USD3.25 million in funding led by Thrive Capital, with participation from investors including Gilt Groupe founder Kevin Ryan.
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Confie Seguros acquires two insurance brokerages
Confie Seguros acquired DeFranco Insurance Agency and Insurance Group of America. One of the fastest growing national providers of personal lines insurance, Confie Seguros, announced today its acquisition of two insurance brokerages, namely DeFranco Insurance Agency Inc of Niagara Falls, NY and Insurance Group of American Inc dba City Insurance of Palm Springs FL.
Jos A Bank Clothiers speaks up for the rejection of due diligence request
After the denial of its request for partial due diligence, Jos A Bank Clothiers speaks up and to the Men's Wearhouse board.
Sidley Austin introduces Timothy Spangler as new partner
Sidley Austin LLC had announced Timothy Spangler joining the firm as its new partner for its Global Investment Funds unit.
MHT and MidSpan Banks form MHT MidSpan Bank
The two banks for middle market advisory services have merged to provide a wider range of portfolio services to its clientele.
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OpenText Corp, a Canadian business software maker, acquired cloud computing company GXS Group Inc to strengthen its holding in the enterprise software market.
American pharmaceutical company Endo Health Solutions Inc entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paladin Labs Inc for USD1.6 billion.
Remote diagnostics company AetherPal secured USD6 million in Series A funding for the development of its pre-loaded software for smartphones.
Microsoft entered a 20-year deal with RES Americas to source wind power from its Texas facility. Microsoft Corp. sealed a deal to source power from a Texas wind farm.
Solar energy startup Terrajoule secured a USD11.5 million funding from Air Liquide and other investors.
Following customer complaints on Groove and Wunder Under yoga pants, Canadian clothing company Lululemon’s shares drop to USD67.85.
US Attorney General Eric Holder said his comments that confirmed talks of a settlement between American Airlines and the US Airways regarding the airline's planned merger.
Clothing retailer Men’s Wearhouse refused the request of Jos. A. Bank Clothiers to check the former's books in lieu of the latter's buyout bid.
Celebrity Justin Bieber invested USD1.1 million as seed round for a new social media network for teens.
