Stocks dipped to session lows on Tuesday. Shares of oil companies plunged as crude oil continued to slide. Three of major indexes also fell.
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Boeing 747-8 Jumbo jet, the new Presidential aircraft
The U.S. Air Force said Boeing would build the planes to replace the two outdated model of Boeing VC-25 airplanes used by the U.S President. Boeing was the sole bidder, and the initial $25.8 million contract to reduce risk and lower the cost of the program by looking at the tradeoff between the requirements and design of the new plane.
Federated Wireless Raised 22 Million in Series A for Its Spectrum Access System
Woodford Investment Management and Allied Minds lead the funding to raise a $22 million for Federated Wireless on Monday. The company will develop a high-quality wireless capacity for Wi-Fi and wireless networks.
Xerox splits into two; Carl Icahn to get 3 berths on board
Xerox Corporation will be split into two separate business entities for hardware and services businesses. It's learnt that activist investor Carl Icahn will get multiple positions on the boards of the two companies including three on the board of services company. Xerox's fourth quarter numbers are expected to be released on Friday and an official statement about division may also be announced simultaneously.
Yahoo to Cut 15% Employment, Laying-Off 17,000 Workforce
After a massive loss of $4.3 billion in Q4, Yahoo will struggle much more to return to profitability. The Internet company decided to cut its employment by 15%, close some offices and explore strategic alternatives.
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Palestinian-American entrepreneur Zahi Khouri teamed up with Palestinian investors to build a Coca-Cola manufacturing plant in the Gaza Strip. This new factory would provide direct jobs for 250 people and indirectly support 1,000 local families. This move is one of the first and most significant economic development in Gaza after the end of the war in 2014.
Venture capital and private equity that sprung from California Bay Area in 1960's has been a global phenomenon. A Canadian reseach institute publish a report about venture capital investment in tech startups around the world.
Employment Rates: German Job Rate Increase Near EU Record Due to Participation from Female Workforce
Reports show that 73 percent women were joining the workforce in 2014, compared to 63 percent in 2005. The rise has also pulled the overall employment rates up for Germany at 78 percent. German's employment rate is growing faster than any other EU country, although the record remains to be held by Sweden.
The shutting down of Parse, a startup for developers that have been bought by Facebook in 2013, has received many protests from its users. Many small developers are disappointed and consider that Facebook cannot be trusted as a platform to support them.
After a long time fighting from getting approvals to sell it cars directly to customers in Michigan, Tesla finally shifts its strategy. The electric automaker company has applied for "Class A" dealership license, and has to wait for one month or two before hearing the decision.
With a growing number of venture capital firms providing fund and startup companies looking for funding, there are many opportunities for each other to matchup. Here are some tips for venture capitalism from the experts.
There are chances that your hoverboard might catch fire. But there is a solution that eases your mind with specially designed carry bag called Hovervault that prevents the potential fire flames from spreading.
Hershey, the leading chocolate maker, has shifted gear in 2016 and plans to focus more on its newly acquired meat brand, Krave Pure Foods Inc. With changing food habits, the market is now ready to accept snacks that are more rich in protein and less in sugars, and with this move, the sweet maker is all set to tap this niche market.
MSCI to delist Hong Kong firms over high shareholding concentration. The companies eliminated will not be eligible for enclosure in MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes until adequate public disclosure on their stockholdings is produced.
