Hundreds of millions of dollars were stolen from Nasdaq and other companies by computer hackers based in Russia and Ukraine.
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Facebook surpasses expectations, gains big
Facebook traded above USD 30 on Thursday for the first time in five months. For the first time in five months, Marc Zuckerberg's brainchild, Facebook Inc.
Kinderhook’s portfolio company CRA merges with CCD
Kinderhook Industries announced its acquisition of Comprehensive Clinical Development but no financial details were disclosed.
Google's two-pronged strategy: Chromecast and Google TV
It seemed that Google has a two-pronged strategy in mind involving the Chromecast and Google TV. Through the release of Chromecast, it seemed that Google may have finally found a "surefire way to get the Internet on your TV".
Samsung invests on storage firm SolidFire
SolidFire received backing from Samsung. SolidFire received a US$31 million funding from Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics today. The placement was made through the company's investment arm, Samsung Venture Investment Corporation.
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Ulmer & Berne LLP has hired Patrick G. King as partner. Ulmer & Berne LLP has hired Patrick G. King, as a partner who will be based in the Chicago office.
Microbrewer of craft lager Freedom Brewery has just received GBP 1 million from Oakfield Capital Partners.
Authorities from Russia probed Google for possible tax evasion and privacy regulations. The Russian government initiated an investigation on the local unit of the world's most popular search engine, Google.
Analysts predict that the most logical move for investors at the moment would be to sell their shares in Microsoft and buy Apple instead.
It seemed that Chromecast will play a big role in placing YouTube videos in front of consumers via the TV.
Investors were flocking to several states to buy a house at a lower price albeit in cold cash. What do Nevada, Florida, Vermont, and New York have in common? It's the fact that more than half of house sales in these states involved all-cash transactions.
Google wanted a piece of the pie from ads and Chromecast could be the way to do so. Chromecast, a US$35 device for streaming video and other digital content from a mobile device, could be the bait to get the big fish Google has long sought.
Juniper Networks' CEO and former Microsoft executive Kevin Johnson announced his retirement. Juniper Networks Inc. announced today that its chief executive officer, Kevin Johnson, will retire from his post after a new replacement is named.
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. posted an 11% drop in profits for the second-quarter. Grappling with decreases in revenue and volume, Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.
