North America

Boston's Toll Emotional and Economic

As one of the most productive cities in the world, the one week terror lockdown has both economic and emotional scars on the proud city.


Penguin Group and Random House Obtains Canadian Approval

The Canadian Competition Bureau and the Department of Canadian Heritage have approved the merger of Random House and the Penguin Group.

AMD Primed for Market Growth

AMD has reported a higher revenue compared to the previous year, flush with cash and a top notch development team.

BP Reviewing Mad Dog 2 Project

BP is now undertaking a specific review of Mad Dog 2 as to the economies of scale and profits. British Petroleum is currently taking a new look at its oil project in the Gulf of Mexico.


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Microchip maker Intel acquires API developer Mashery. Intel Corp, the world's largest manufacturer of semiconductor products has announced the acquisition of Mashery Inc, the start up based out of Francisco.
Deutsche Bank loan creates REMIC to become a bond for market purposes. Deutsche Bank's loan facility to Five Ten Capital, an asset manager based in California, will be facilitating the creation of a REO-to-rental bond.
Sprint, while reviewing the Dish offer, sought continuance for the FCC review of the SoftBank offer.
SeaWorld CEO hints at overseas expansion in light of successful IPO. From the humble beginnings of being a parking attendant at Busch Gardens, James D.
The recent issues with FreePort McMoRan's acquisitions leave its future much in doubt. Last December 5, 2012 Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold announced that it had acquired Plains Exploration & Production and McMoRan Exploration for US$10.
Peltz's Train Fund exploring possibilities in the snack food business. Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management bought US$3. 7 billion shares from Mondelez International and PepsiCo, according to sources that have knowledge of the investment.
According to the federal court, the case between AIG and Bank of America should be heard in state court.
For a symbolic dollar, Provo sells its network to Google. Google's Fiber is destined to be located in Provo, Utah after the search engine giant has entered into an agreement with the city's network for just US$1.
Blackhawk, Safeway's company, priced its IPO above initial pricing. The gift card provider, Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc, is owned by Safeway Inc recently announced it has raised US$230 million in its inital public offering.
NovoPedics obtains funding from Foundation Venture Capital. The recently established NovoPedics was able to obtain a $500,000 funding from Foundation Venture Capital.