Algorithmic trading platform Quantopian raised USD 6.7 million from Khosla Ventures and Spark Capital.
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Bitcoin value sinks after FBI busts Silk Road
According to a Reuters report, the value of bitcoins had decreased following the arrest of Silk Road, an underground website allegedly selling illegal products and services.
Tom Clancy passes away
Best-selling author Tom Clancy died Tuesday in Baltimore. Author Tom Clancy died on Tuesday in Baltimore. He was 66. Clancy was best known for his military novels like "The Hunt for Red October" and "The Sum of All Fears.
MF Global Holdings plans to return more client funds
A court-appointed trustee asked a bankruptcy judge to return more funds to MF Global Holdings' clients, said a Reuters report.
Blizzident introduces toothbrush that can clean your teeth in seconds
A new toothbrush that can clean teeth in just 6 seconds was introduced by Blizzident. Blizzident introduced a toothbrush that can clean teeth in just 6 seconds.
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The National Retail Federation said the US retail sales would increase this holiday season by 3.9%. Retail sales in the US were expected to increase by 3.
Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Co., a wholly subsidiary company of Global Atlantic Financial Group, announced the completion of its acquisition of Aviva USA's life insurance business.
A crash in Kent, WA resulting in a fire had caused a slight decline in share values for Tesla. Share values of Tesla declined at the close of trading today due to the report from the electric car manufacturer of a fire in one of its vehicles due to a crash.
Oregon-based Cascade Microtech announced its acquisition of ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems. Cascade Microtech bought Germany-based ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems for EUR 8.
British insurance firm Aviva sold its US business to Athene Holding for USD 2.6 billion. Aviva Plc sold its US unit to Athene Holding for USD 2. 6 billion, fetching USD 800 million more than the initial price tag.
Empire State Realty Trust debuted on the New York Stock Exchange at USD 13.10 per share. Empire State Building owner Empire State Realty Trust Inc debuted on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
Accelerator program and investment firm 500 Startups announced that it was able to close USD 44.1 million for its second fund.
LENSAR closed USD 27 million in private equity financing and USD 60 million through credit financing.
The new four-division format of the NHL would also impact the league's finances, according to a report.
