Bullhorn announced that it has bought EASY Software Solutions, adding more width to their software programming business.

BrightSources stated that it has raised up to US$15 million in convertible promissory note offerings and equity funds.

The tequila industry expected to record sales due to National Tequila Day, a vital holiday being celebrated today.

Addvocate stated that it has gathered US$2 million in its Series A round of funding with the support of various investors.

Lone Star and other shareholders announced that they have exited Tokyo Star Bank. American private equity fund Lone Star and other shareholders announced that they have exited Tokyo Star Bank.

Graña y Montero revealed that it had raised up to US$413 million in their IPO. Graña y Montero, the biggest construction and engineering firm in Peru, announced that it had raised around US$413 million in its market debut on the New York Stock Exchange.

Google launched the second generation of Nexus 7 which was expected to surpass the success of the original version.

Chromecast, Google's inexpensive answer to Apple TV, was anticipated to boost sales for the tech titan.

Google continued to make a splash in the digital TV world with its US$35-worth Chromecast device. On Wednesday, Google Inc. 's event did not fail the technology observers with its refreshed Nexus 7 line up and a small dongle worth US$35, Chromecast.

Multi-Color Corporation said that they are set to acquire 100% of Mexico's Flexo Print S.A. De C.V.

IHS announced that it had collected a total of US$522 million from the IFC and private equity investors.

Potash Corporation announced plans to buy back 5% of its outstanding common shares worth US$2 billion.

Sources said that Kelso has tapped banks in a bid to sell PSAV Presentation Services. Sources said that Kelso & Company has appointed Macquarie Group and Barclays to search for a buyer for PSAV Presentation Services.

Sobeys, and its parent company Empire, have announced that Sobeys is selling 68 properties to Crombie REIT for a little less than US$1 billion.

Blake Irving, Go Daddy Operating Co. CEO, said that he is currently considering selling the company shares through an initial public offering.

VeriStor Systems announced collaborative partnership with Zerto for cloud disaster solutions project.

Rouse Properties purchased Greenville Mall for $50.25 million. New York-based Rouse Properties Inc announced its purchase of Greenville Mall in North Carolina earlier today.

BlackRock announced that they have raised up to GBP250 million from institutional investors and pension funds for its UK Long Lease Property Fund.

The Evergreen Group announced that they have acquired the Backyard Sports franchise from the video game company, Atari.

Sources said that Blackstone and Apollo are among the private equity firms that are interested in buying Spanish banks' troubled real estate business units.

Shriram Properties confirmed that it is planning to raise INR450 crore from private equity funds for an expansion project around South Asia.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt rises from bankruptcy woes and is now set to file IPO Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced that they are on the verge of filing for an initial public offering for shares in their company.

Private equity firm Peterson Partners names Nick Jean-Baptiste as the new investment team vice president.

Facebook Inc's revenue increase with the upsurge of users and advertisements. Facebook Inc announced a 76% improvement in mobile advertising revenue in their second quarter report, igniting a 20% share rally for the world's largest social network.

Crescent Communities adds construction and asset management experts Ford and Pierce into the team. Crescent Communities has announced earlier today that Jared Ford and Darren Pierce will be joining the Multifamily Development and Operations team as senior vice-president of construction and director of asset management, respectively.

Tradelab solidifies partnership with brand marketing leader TubeMogul. French trading desk Tradelab announced its strategic partnership with brand marketing company TubeMogul earlier today.

Sigma Labs earned US$1.2 million from a recent private placement offering. Sigma Labs, Inc. announced that it gained US$1. 2 million in a private placement offering of shares of the company's common stock last July 18, 2013.

WCI Communities finalizes IPO pricing at US$15 per share. WCI Communities, Inc. reported the final pricing of the initial public offering of 6,819,091 shares of its common stock at US$15 per share.

E-commerce company Zulily hires banks for possible initial public offering. Flash sales company Zulily hired investment banks as advisors for a possible inital public offering, according to sources with knowledge on the matter.

Automaker Ford continues to improve in net profit for the fifth straight quarter. U. S. automobile company Ford Motor Co. reported a US $1. 23 billion net income for the second quarter of 2013.