Intel Corp, one of the major manufacturer of computer components in the world, is planning to sell a part of its venture capital (VC) unit Intel Capital. The value of the part of assets to be offered for sale is estimated to be $1billion worth. UBS Group AG has been appointed to find out potential buyers for the sale of a part in venture capital unit.
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Avon plans to shift headquarters, cut jobs
New York-based Avon Products Inc is shifting its headquarters to the UK. It's also in the process of reducing headcount by about 2,500 and investing in technology and innovation to enhance sales volume.
Under Armour Beat Nike in Top Athletes Endorsement
Sports apparel Under Armour have surpassed Nike in athlete's endorsement. Many top athletes from NBA, NFL, tennis pro, professional golfers and others are now under contract with Under Armour.
Global stocks soar on rising investor confidence
Global stocks rose further as increased investor confidence propelled buying support. Investor confidence has been strengthened after the announcement of European Central Bank's stimulus plans and encouraging US economic data.
Chinese Insurer Anbang To Acquire Strategic Hotels & Resorts For $6.5 Billion From Blackstone Group LP
China has been acquiring foreign assets desperately ahead of turbulent economic situations. It has acquired assets for around $84 billion during this year compared to last year’s $108 billion. Anbang has reached an agreement acquiring Strategic Hotels & Resorts for $6.5 billion from Blackstone Group LP which is the latest bout of China’s acquisition spree.
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The US drilling activity for oil and natural gas declined to record low since 1940 in the wake of weaker oil prices in the global markets. Oil firms are also reducing their spending budgets this year owing to adverse conditions in the markets
Up to now, there are not many parenting tech companies and products available while the market is growing. Winnie and Grow Parenting, built by Fisher-Price and Shakira are among the promising apps in that sector.
Product management tool provider Propel has closed $4.2 million series A investment. Cloud Apps Capital Partners participated in the A series investment round for Propel.
Optimizely, a San Francisco-based cloud-based startup, is slashing its workforce by 10 percent across all the departments. Based on recent round of finance, Otpimizely was valued at $585 million. Since its inception in 2009, Optimizely has raised over $146 million investments including $58 million round in 2015.
Chicago Transport Authority has planned to replace 2,600 age old rail cars with 846 units of 7000-Series cars. CTA has awarded the $1.3 billion deal, the largest purchase in its history to a unit of CRR Corp. on Wednesday. Chinese companies have been awarded the second major deal following $567 million contract to supply trains for Boston’s subway system.
The Cupertino-based company is sending out invitation to press event in company's headquarted on March 21. Expectation for new iPhone and iPad products are mounting.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has prepared a blueprint on business growth for its Fiat dealers. The new plan enables Fiat dealers to trim operational costs and restore trust in the brand. FCA has also advised dealers to close down unviable stand-alone dealership outlets.
Amazon said on Wednesday to start its own air delivery in United States. The largest electronic retailer leased 20 Boeing 767 cargo aircraft from Air Transport Services Group Inc.
Sky Plc and 21st Century Fox Inc. invested $6 million each to FuboTV. Along with other investors which generated a total of $15 million in Series B funding for the football streaming startup company.
