Two of Zynga's games have improved by 274% compared to last year's bookings, which made the company soar in terms of profits and bookings. Plus the company is currently brewing a new game.
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China's Anbang Insurance to make over $1 billion bid for Japan's Simplex: sources
China's Anbang Insurance Group Co is bidding to buy Japanese property asset manager Simplex Investment Advisors, four people with knowledge of the bid said, in a deal that could top $1 billion.
Good Eggs online farmers' market shuts down its operation in Brooklyn, New Orleans and Los Angeles
Good Eggs, the online organic grocery store, is shutting down its operation in New Orleans, Los Angeles and Brooklyn.
New Yorkers thumbs up to $15 per hour wage increase
New Yorkers see no problem in paying more for fast food items just so fast food workers can earn more. Last month, the New York State's wage board approved the much controversial $15 per hour minimum wage for fast food workers and such wage increase would mean an increase of 4.3% in fast food prices.
'Blackfish' caused SeaWorld profit to dive by 84%
SeaWorld, the pioneer and most sought-after refuge when it comes to entertainment and family entertainment, reported on Thursday an 84% drop in net income for its second quarter performance.
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Game developer Activision Blizzard pulled off a surprise when it announced earnings that topped expectations from Wall Street analysts.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its second quarter advance GDP report, fund inflows into office space segment (commercial construction) is on recovery path, but still showing pressure as it hovering about 33% lower than the recent peak level in terms of GDP percentage.
Internet television startup service Pluto TV has announced that Ken Parks, former content chief of the streaming music service Spotify, is joining the company as executive chairman in October of this year.
On-demand streaming media giant Netflix has a very simple long-term plan: world domination. If the California company has its way, it will happen by the end of 2016, and it will come by way of original content.
Adidas bought Runtastic, a fitness tracking app for €220 million (equivalent to $240M) from Axel Springer, the company's strategic partner in Germany.
Thanks to Batman: Arkham City and Mortal Kombat X as game revenues for Warner Bros. goes up by 135% in the year's second quarter. These two video games provided huge returns for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
The first two days of Greek market activity saw nothing but bloody reds as the Athens Stock Exchange witness massive selloffs from foreign investors unrestricted by current capital controls that limit withdrawals from local banks to a measly €60.
Apple is working out with multiple bus contractors to offer drivers better working conditions- primarily a pay hike of 25% for bus drivers, premium pay for coach and shuttle drivers who work split shifts, and improvement in driver's lounging facilities.
If you're planning to purchase a home or simply need to get a loan, then J.P. Morgan is the answer. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. which is the nation's largest bank by assets, has become less strict with its criteria when it comes to large mortgages, as numbers of lenders build up to get a bigger portion of the high-end housing market.
