Emerging economies are set for a wake-up call as FED decisions and the China economy slowdown affects economic growth.
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Bankrupt Jefferson County hires Citigroup to handle bond refinancing
Citigroup Global Markets was picked by bankrupt Jefferson County to handle its bond refinancing. Lawmakers from the bankrupt Jefferson County, Alabama, picked Citigroup Global Markets, part of Citigroup Inc.
Apple acquires Locationary and HopStop
Apple Inc announced the acquisition of mapping companies, Locationary and HopStop. Apple Inc announced that they have acquired two small companies, Locationary and HopStop.
Comic Con aims to raise US$1 from fans for non-studio revo
Comic Con requested US$1 from its millions of fans to join in a non-studio revoluttion Comic Con requested its followers on social media, which was now in the millions, for US$1 each.
Windsail Capital invests US$5 million in Compressed Natural Gas
Windsail Capital announced that they have invested US$5 million in NG Advantage. Boston based, venture capital firm, WindSail Capital Group announced that they have invested US$5 million in NG Advatage.
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The US FTC announced that they are giving the green light for GE Electric Co's acquisition of Avio SpA's aviation business.
Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she is calling the EU to set tougher data protection rules. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, announced that she will push for tougher European Union data protection rules.
SEC said that they are ready for the Fabrice Tourre trial. The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that they head to trial for the fraud case against the former Goldman Sachs bond trader, Fabrice Tourre.
Starwood Capital Group LLC announced that they have made an offer to acquire New York based luxury department store chain, Saks Inc.
US community health centers look forward to newly insured patients under the Affordable Care Act, also known as the Obamacare.
Private equity veteran T.J. Jubeir has been named as one of the board of directors of Capital Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO-DC).
Battery Ventures, Austin Ventures and The Valley Fund have all made their commitments to back-up the newly launched accelerator program, OpenIncubate.
Serinus Energy formalize its strategic relationship with Dutco Energy Serinus Energy Inc. announced that the formation of a strategic relationship with Dutco Energy Ltd.
Maker’s Row announced that they were able to raise US$1 million from seed round. Maker's Row, announced that the company closed a seed round of US$1 million.
