North America
Billionaire to air ads opposing Keystone XL project
The pipeline from oil shale formations and oil sands is being opposed by hedge fund founder. Billionaire Tom Steyer threw his support behind a four part advertising campaign that intends to convince its viewers that the Keystone XL pipeline would hurt the economy and the communities around it.
Chicago Cubs signs a deal with Anheuser Busch
Chicago Cubs announced that it had signed a deal with Anheuser-Busch InBev valued USD500 million for the renovation of its Wrigley Field ballpark.
Microsoft seen to acquire and invest in over two decades
Microsoft Corp had been acquiring and investing in companies in the last two decades as the software maker planned to accelerate its presence in a market that it does not own.
IBM moves retirees pension plan to health exchange
To cut costs, which is expected to triple by 2020, IBM has moved its retiree pension plan to a health exchange for lower risk and costs.