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Founder Keith Teare says he is interested to buy assets of just.me- report

Keith Teare, the founder of just.me, told TechCrunch that he is interested in purchasing the assets of the mobile messaging platform which would be selling its five assets separately.


Reporter tries what private equity-free life is like- report

Reporter Becky Pritchard tried living for one week without using products or services that were supported by the private equity industry-- and was surprised at how difficult the experience was.

Paulson & Co increases holding in eye of a potential Vodafone merger

As preparations regarding a potential merger between Vodafone Group Plc and AT&T Inc was happening, Paulson & Co said in its regulatory filing that it had increased its ownership stake in the phone company.

Donations in universities increases with USD67 million gift by Appaloosa Management founder.

A rise of mega donations in universities had been seen by individuals as a form of repayment to their educational attainment and career successes, said a philanthropy expert.


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