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Depriving Banks & Insurances, VC Backed Fintech Startups $13.8 Billion Funding In 2015

Venture capitalization has appeared as an investment industry rival for banks and insurances. The new trend of raising capital has become much more popular for fintech startups during 2015 while raising $13.8 billion in funding. The raised fund appears just double compared to that in previous year and expected to grow significantly also in 2016.

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Kossan Rubber Industries preparing for share buyback amid rebound in ringgit

Kossan Rubber Industries is preparing for a share buyback program following a bounce in the Malaysian ringgit that sent the shares of the company to its lower level from a record high in December.

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Nestle India's Maggi Failed Sample Tests in Uttar Pradesh

A sample test conducted by Uttar Pradesh food safety officials found that Nestle’s Maggi noodles contain more percentage of ash than permitted by the regulations. However, the company has denied the accusation, stating that the claim is based on the wrong standard.

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Diageo confirms $40-mln payment to Vijay Mallya

Diagio Plc, British liquor major, says it paid $40 million to trouble-ridden Indian businessman Vijay Mallya. This comes close on the heels of an order by Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) not to pay Mallya any amount.

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McDonald's "All Day Breakfast: Bigger Menu" Boosts Its Stocks

McDonald's has launched its all-day breakfast menu and called it "All Day Breakfast: Bigger Menu" where customers can order any or all of the following: hash browns, biscuits, McGriddles and McMuffins. The offer has been tested in Tulsa, OK and North Carolina Triad area boosting the restaurant's stocks 0.70% to $119.25.

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Online games developer Nexon Korea to acquire Big Huge Games

NEXON Co will purchase the entire outstanding shares from Big Huge Games. The company is moving forward with an aim of establishing a dominant presence in the gaming industry by creating partnerships with leading game developers.

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Sky and Fox Invested in Football Streaming Startup FuboTV

Sky Plc and 21st Century Fox Inc. invested $6 million each to FuboTV. Along with other investors which generated a total of $15 million in Series B funding for the football streaming startup company.

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Kenya Airways Reveals $690 Million Bailout Plan After Incurring Loss $261 Million Last Year

Kenya Airlines has recorded an annual loss of $690 million during 2015. Following the ever largest corporate debacle in Kenyan history, the struggling national carrier has revealed bailout plan for $690 million. The plan needs to get approval in the board meeting scheduled to take place on Thursday.

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Dell India Launches The World’s Smallest Laptop in the Dell Latitude Series

Dell India announced to launch the world's smallest laptop in the business-class, the Dell Latitude 13 (7370). The product offers new advanced technologies for business users who travels often, with improved battery performance and security features.

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Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Get One Board Seat in Valeant Pharmaceuticals

The Canadian drugmaker on Wednesday announced to add three new directors to its board. Representative from Pershing Square Capital Management was added as one of the directors.

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China stocks decline, but trim losses

China's stocks fell for a second session, but managed to pare early losses on buying support from state-backed institutions. However, the buying support from state-backed funds renewed concerns that inflation is rising.

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Honda Begins the Sale of the World’s First Five-Seater Fuel Cell Car in Japan

The sales of Honda’s first five-seater fuel cell vehicle has began in Japan, and the Clarity Fuel Cell is planned to enter the European and U.S. market later this year. The new fuel cell car is seeing some performance improvement and only takes three minutes to refuel its compact fuel cell stacks.

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Gainers and losers of Wednesday, March 9, 2016 stock market

Shares of Blue Buffalo and Air Transport Service gained during the Wednesday trading session while shares of Yelp, Unisys Corp and Zagg Inc lost their shares in the stock market.

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French Court Verdicts In Favor of Uber’s Geo-Localization Service

A European Union rule requires prior notification to itself in restricting social information service. The rule also bars targeting a specific service. A French court has overturned a government order on Uber’s geo-localization service citing the two grounds. The verdict appears as a victory for Uber while challenging through a flurry of appeals both in France and at the EU level.

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Japan Will Promote Wine-Tourism Industry to Revive Economy in Disaster Zone

As Japan tried to revive economy in northeastern area after devastating tsunami and earthquake, winery is considered a good solution. Winery is pioneered in Miyagi prefecture to boost economy in disaster zone.

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