According to a latest 'Beige Book' from US Federal Reserve, economic activity in some districts has been slowing down, while some recorded modest growth in labor market. The latest financial market crash also hit consumer spending severely in some areas.
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Department of Energy's ARPA-E Program Announced a Total of $1.3 Billion in Grants in Five Years
During five years, the Department of Energy’s ARPA-E program has invested in hundreds of projects for a total of $1.3 billion. The agency is still pushing forward to improve its funding system to help more projects commercialize its technologies.
N.J. pension investment fees up at $728 mln in 2015
Public worker unions are raising voice against huge fees and bonuses being paid to private fund managers. New Jersey's (N.J.) government worker pension fund paid $728 million in fees to private fund managers for 2015 year.
Cisco Acquired Leaba Semiconductor For Less Than $400 Million
Cisco has acquired Leaba Semiconductor, an Israeli company for less than $400 million. The acquired company provides new ideas and solutions for important infrastructure difficulties. It focuses on the product design, development and marketing and develop affinity with silicon wafer manufacturers.
National Bank of Greece joins EBRD's trade scheme
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting National Bank of Greece via its trade finance scheme. From 2015, EBRD is investing in Greece, helping the crisis-hit economy recover as early as possible.
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It's been almost a year since Exelon and Pepco announced their possible merger. Both companies are now facing difficulties as they need to comply with new conditions the district imposed. They have to adapt with the new terms if they want the merger to move forward.
A Google’s autonomous vehicle was involved in an accident with a public transit bus last month. That was the first accident ever caused by the vehicle’s software, leading Google to state its responsibility as the company aims to refine the car’s software.
Foresters and Proj Fox Acquisition have signed a deal on February 29, 2016, whereby, Foresters will indirectly buy both Aegon Fund Management (AFM) and Aegon Capital Management (ACM).
After United Technologies refused its $90.7 billion offer, Honeywell announced on Tuesday to stop its effort in acquiring its rival company. United Technologies refused the offer because of regulatory concern.
Blippar has a total funding of $55 million in Series D including those from its present investors which CEO and founder Ambarish Mitra called as investors with 'long-term vision'. The said fund will be used to 'power the future of visual discovery'.
Last week, Google announced to invest $30 million to news organizations in Europe. This is a part of the Digital News Initiative plan launched by the Internet giant.
Internet service provider MyRepublic bid to become the fourth mobile-phone carrier in Singapore. The company aim to reach profit within three years of operation.
An extreme high-altitude weather condition has caused SpaceX to abort its rocket launch mission for the fourth time. The team will continue to monitor weather condition, especially for Friday, where they plan to set another attempt.
The legal battle running for 13 years between hedge fund investor Paul Singer and Argentina is over as both the parties have reached to an agreement. Singer's Elliott Management will get $4.65 billion cash from the Argentina government as part of the deal.
