Apple became the world’s most valuable company once more Thursday. Apple (AAPL) once again became the world's most valuable company Thursday. It re-took the crown from Exxon Mobil.
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Lower claims from investments boosts Direct Line
Direct Line Insurance Group gained profits after lower claims mitigated offset placements. The United Kingdom's largest insurance provider for homes and automobiles, Direct Line Insurance Group, said that weather events in the country prevented the lowering of investment returns.
Cyclospora from 2 cases to possible outbreak
Two confirmed cases of cyclospora in Louisiana were confirmed and now the disease could become an outbreak.
Thoma Bravo purchases Intuit Financial Services to recreate Digital Insight
Thoma Bravo completed its purchase of Intuit Financial Services to recreate Digital Insight. Private equity firm Thoma Bravo announced the completion of its purchase of Intuit Financial Services.
H&M launches its online store, finally
H&M finally launched its online store after its 13-year stay in the country. H&M, a Swedish fashion retailer, finally launched its own e-commerce site August 1.
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Sources told Reuters that Lloyd's Banking group is planning its exit from the Australian market.
Apple's newest acquisition hinted a step toward the possibility of wearable gadgets hitting the market soon.
Pebbles Interfaces stated that it had collected US$11 million in its second round of financing from both existing and new investors.
Intelligent Global Pooling Systems agreed to sell the company to iGPS Logistics for an undisclosed amount.
Insight Venture Partners, Accel Partners and OMERS Ventures invested a total of US$165 million in social relationship platform HootSuite.
Last Thursday, jurors looked for clarity on information to be able to decide on the case of the former Goldman Sachs vice president, Fabrice Tourre.
Sentinel Capital Partners closed its largest fund to date with US$1.3 billion. Private equity firm Sentinal Capital Partners completed its fifth fund, Sentinel Capital Partners V L.
Construction equipment company Blackhawk Specialty Tools received growth investments from Bain Capital and a few of the management earlier today.
Oxford Finance approved the US$7.2 million loan proposed by Nursing facilities investor Pritok Capital.
