Eric Schmidt, the Executive Chairman of search giant Google, has warned that technological advances could eliminate a wide variety of jobs, the Financial Times reported.
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North American commercial printer Quad/Graphics continues expansion with UniGraphic acquisition
Sussex, Wisconsin-based commercial printing firm Quad/Graphics Inc bought Boston-based family-owned printing business UniGraphic Inc for an undisclosed amount as part of its expansion strategy via acquisitions.
US fund manager Michael Carsley intends to withdraw lawsuit against Australian horse betting club
Michael Carsley, a US fund manager, has informed an Australian court that he intends to drop a case against a horse betting club in the country that seeks to get back his losses, Bloomberg reported.
Private equity veterans backs herbicide-free weedkiller firm in £750K fundraising round
UK firm Weedingtech's recent fundraising campaign was supported by high-profile private equity movers like British venture capitalist Jon Moulton and Millhouse LLC owner Roman Abramovich.
Center for Health Program Management, funding partners awards $1.6M in grant funding to four counties for juvenile justice reform implementation
The Center for Health Program Management and its funding partners which include Sierra Health Foundation, The California Endowment and The California Wellness Foundation gave a grant of $1.6 million to four counties to support the Positive Youth Justice Initiative.
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Canadian juvenile products and bicycle company Dorel Industries Inc said it had signed a share purchase deal to acquire Israel-based baby products and developmental toy firm Tiny Love.
Hedge funds have increased their bullish gold bets amid predictions given by analysts that the price of the bullion will continue to go down this year, Bloomberg reported.
Israel-based private equity firm Fortissimo Capital has bought one-third of online professional document translation services provider One Hour Translation in a deal valued at $10 million.
Marijuana-focused magazine High Times said it is working towards creating the High Times Growth Fund that will allow investors to invest in legitimate marijuana startups, CNBC reported.
Gift cards and shipping refunds were offered by Amazon.com Inc to appease its customers after UPS said it would not be able to deliver some packages by Christmas, Bloomberg reported.
Global private equity firm Providence Equity Partners will be exiting trade show company George Little Management to trade show operator Emerald Expositions Inc for $335 million.
Ultra-deepwater excavation specialist Marin confirmed is to acquire Aberdeen, Scotland-based trenching solutions provider AGR Seabed Intervention for an undisclosed amount after a successful alliance between the two firms this year.
Private equity firm Carlyle Group generated paper profits on its week-long investment in Chinese funeral company Fu Shou Yuan International Group Ltd after the latter gave a strong debut in Hong Kong trading.
Auction house Sotheby's named Tom Ford International Chairman and former Gucci head Domenico De Sole as its lead independent director amid criticism from activist investor Daniel Loeb.
