The profit of Mattel Inc, the world's biggest toymaker, plunged again as Barbie's appeal fades.
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Xamarin raises US$16 million in Series B round
Xamarin raised US$16 million in Series B round. Xamarin announced that it raised US$16 million in Series B round. The round was led by Lead Edge Capital.
Infinity Resources Holdings Corp acquires Quest Resource Management Group
Infinity Resources Holdings Corp acquires the remaining 50% shares of Quest Resource Management Group for its subsidiary, Earth911 Inc.
Companies to invest more in SEO, Facebook marketing
According to a recent study, businesses spend most of their marketing budgets for paid search, search engine optimization, and Facebook marketing.
Champion Iron Mines to receive US$11 million from Revenu Quebec
Champion Iron Mines announced that they will receive an advance of US$11 million from Revenu Quebec Champion Iron Mines announced that the Revenu Quebec confirmed that the company will receive an advance payment of US$11 million.
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The tech sector failed to follow up on its upward trend, analysts said. Move aside tech industry, there's a new darling in town. According to a recent study by Wall Street analysts, the financial industry is set to overtake the technology industry in total profits in the United States.
Minco acquired Buchans Minerals. Minco, a mining company, announced the completion of its acquisition of Buchans Minerals. The acquisition was first announced last April 30.
Talia Castellano, a popular makeup guru on YouTube, lost a six-year battle against cancer. After battling cancer for over six years, YouTube star Talia Joy Castellano died today at age 13.
Neutra Corp announced their partnership with Second Wave Ventures LLC. Neutra Corp (NTRR) announced that they have signed a letter of intent for a partnership with Second Wave Ventures, LLC.
Engaged Capital announced the acquisition of a 5.1% stake claim in AeroVironment Inc. Engaged Capital announced that they have acquired a 5. 1% stake claim in AeroVironment, Inc.
Global plastics M&A activity fell in first half of 2013. According to P&M Corporate Finance, there was nearly a quarter drop in mergers and acquisitions activity in the global plastics sector in the first half of 2013.
PepsiCo Inc and Trian Fund Management's Nelson Peltz agreed on a timeframe to discuss buying Mondelez and make strategic options.
EnServe Group confirmed it has sold Inenco Group, its Energy division, to Vitruvian Partners in a bid to reduce its bank debt and to invest in its remaining divisions.
Grupo Financiero Banorte sold shares worth US$2.5 billion. One of Mexico's biggest banks, Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB, sold around US$2. 5 billion worth of shares in the country's largest equity sale of the year yesterday.
