Time Inc. which owns Sports Illustrated and People magazine to name a few, expressed its interest in buying Yahoo. It said that it is interested too in Yahoo's core business which reaches more than 1 billion users across the globe aside from taking into consideration the Reverse Morris Trust. The magazine company will vie with other giant companies including Verizon and AT&T.core business
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Lumber Liquidators' shares drop as CDC elevates cancer risk factor in laminate flooring products
Lumber Liquidators' shares dropped as a CDC health report elevated cancer risk factor in laminate flooring. The formaldehyde content increased the risk of cancer in certain flooring products.
Syrian Refugees in Turkey Contributed to the Country's Economic Growth According to Government Officials
Turkish government officials acknowledged that the influx of Syrian refugees to the country has contributed in boosting the economy. Turkey’s economic growth has seen an unexpected growth in the third quarter, even as some economic aspects suffered and strained from the flow of migrants.
McDonald's Introduces Chobani-yoghurt Parfaits and Smoothies, Breakfast Bowls
McDonald's partners with Chobani, a Greek yoghurt-maker company and tests how the yoghurt will come along being incorporated to some of its menu. The fast food chain is adapting to the change to make itself a 'modern and progressive company' as it adapts to the changing tastes of its customers.
Zurich's EFG International to purchase BSI for $1.34 bln
The EFG International announced its intention to purchase the BSI Ltd in a deal worth about $1.34 billion. The deal will make EFG a leader in the private banking industry.
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It was agreed that Monster Beverages will take over on American Fruits and Flavors, its leading supplier of fruit concentrares, flavors and mixes. The beverage company paid $690 million for the acquisition. Since 1990's the two companies have been working together.
The latest quarterly survey of Fenwick & West LLP found most Silicon Valley companies that raised venture funding in the fourth quarter of 2015 softened.
Northern Mindanao is a region in the Philippines and has five provinces. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed more than 717 infrastructure projects early this year at an investment of PHP 18.7 billion.
Led by new President Mauricio Macri, economy recovery in Argentina is anticipated during 2016. Argentina registered $3 billion trade deficit for 2015. Exports too fell over 50 percent during 2015.
Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima has done the Philippines proud once again by bagging the 'Finance Minister of the Year' award this year as well. This would be Purisima's second award in a row from FinanceAsia and his sixth in total over his six-year tenure under the Aquino administration.
Global economic crisis has affected value of South African currency immensely. Amid such economic hardships, Gauteng province has recorded growth above the national average and 35% contribution towards national economy. Gauteng province premier, David Makhura has revealed the information while delivering his State of The Province Address.
Flustered customers complain about the change in the Starbucks Rewards Program. Starting April, points or stars can be earned based on the purchase and not on the visits that customers make. The coffee restaurant said that the change came from the No. 1 request among the loyalty program members.
Businesses in the US are in a common practice to to classify workers as interns in order to pay them well below minimum wage or nothing at all. Detection of such practice from a venture fund provider appears to be the first of its kind since US Department of Labor accuses Fenox with the malpractice. The regulator has instructed Fenox to pay back-wages to 56 so-called interns.
Mexico is currently aiming to increase its fuel imports in order to attract investment as well as to bring down the fuel prices for buyers. This energy reform activity will boost the competition among private oil firms in Mexico.
