Google has introduced a new-generation Nexus 7 and Chromecast to make its presence felt in mobile devices.

Holcim restructures Indian operations in an attempt to cut costs. Sweden-based cement maker Holcim has announced its plan to restructure Indian operations by increasing the company's stake in Ambuja Cements Ltd.

Flashnotes, a Boston-based start-up engaged in the buying and selling of class materials, had just received USD 1.5 million in seed funds.

Indian motorcyle maker Hero MotoCorp experiences fourth straight quarterly decline in net profit. Indian motorcycle company Hero MotoCorp reported a 10.

New sales of homes in the U.S. rose by 8.3% despite higher mortgage rates. Sales of single-family homes in the United States increased by 8. 3% despite higher mortgage rates, the Commerce Department revealed in a Reuters report.

Dell proposes an additional US $150 million to its initial bid. Michael Dell, Dell Inc. founder, increased his initial US $24. 4 billion bid with an additional US $ 150 million Wednesday.

Caterpillar, Inc. faces bleak prospects this year as inventories get reduced and mining demand weakens.

Mitsubishi UFJ plans to offer its Thai branch for a controlling stake in Bank of Ayudhya. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. has decided to offer for sale of its Thai branch to Bank of Ayudhya Pc1 for an 8% stake in the company, according to three sources familiar with the deal.

Yankee Candle decides to pursue IPO after an unsuccessful attempt at a private sale. Yankee Candle Co, Madison Dearborn Partners' scented-candle maker unit, decided to forego attempts at a private sale, opting for an initial public offering.

According to numerous surveys, Moscow was the ‘most expensive city’ in the whole world. Moscow was dubbed as the "most expensive city" in the entire planet.

A survey reported that millionaires feel wealthy in US$5 million mark. Not all millionaires feel wealthy, according to survey comprised of 4,500 affluent investors conducted by UBS.

The Prince of Cambridge received several notable visitors at Kensington Palace. The Prince of Cambridge left the hospital and spent his first with mom and dad in Kensington Palace.

Kareo, Inc., a medical office software and services company based in California, has bought ECCO Health.

MobileSpaces has acquired USD 8.6 million in Series B funding. Washington-based startup MobileSpaces announced that it acquired USD 8. 6 million from Marker LLC and Accel Partners at the close of its Series B funding round.

David J. Greenwald is set to become the Chairman of Fried Frank. David J. Greenwald, Goldman Sachs deputy general counsel and international general counsel, is set to join international law firm Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in a leadership capacity.

Addvocate has closed its Series A funding round with USD 2 million from Rogers Venture Partners and angel investor Karen Riley.

iPhone sales led to 5% increase in AAPL. AAPL, the symbol by which Apple stocks were traded on the stock market, soared. This was after Apple reported higher-than-expected quarterly results.

The pressure is on for Apple to launch new products. Several analysts pointed out that Apple needed to launch new products soon. Now, investors were also becoming concerned about the tech giant's status in the long term.

Latest figures for Apple were released recently. According to Apple's (AAPL) most recent report, the company's third quarter fiscal revenue beat analysts' forecasts, but predicts that this quarter's revenue will settle below expectations.

Apple's big sales boosted shares of its Asian suppliers. Despite strong sales from Apple in the general Asian market, the company's suppliers of screens and micro chips from the region are worried for the long term.

Apple's chief executive officer Tim Cook said in an earnings call that the company will definitely do something for the automobile.

Insight Venture Partners has given a $35.8 million minority investment to MediaSpectrum. Insight Venture Partners has given $35. 8 million in minority equity investment to MediaSpectrum, Inc.

MySocialCloud is now part of Reputation.com. MySocialCloud, the platform that allows users to manage their logins, passwords, and other data from one place, has been acquired by Reputation.

Kuwait's Global Investment House proudly announced the completion of their restructuring plan tagged at US$1.7 billion.

FMC Corp said that they are set to acquire Epax, a Norwegian supplier for Omega 3 fatty acids. FMC Corp (FMC) announced that they have agreed to buy the Norwegian supplier for Omega 3 fatty acids, Epax.

Several analysts gave product-centered comments of Apple's June quarter results. The results of Apple's June quarter were out. Let's see what analysts have to say regarding the report.

Samsung contracted a different graphics processing unit company for its new Exynos 5 Octa chip. South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics announced today that it will be using a new graphics system with its release of the Exynos 5 Octa chip.

Samsung announced the launch of their new tablet product in the highly contested Indian tech consumer market.

CIT has named Dan Henderson as the Investment Director for CIT GAP Funds. Dan Henderson has been appointed as the Investment Director for CIT GAP Funds, according to a recent press release from the Center of Innovative Technology (CIT).

Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund has invested a total of $1.5 million to 6 start-ups in Michigan. The Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund had given funding to 6 companies in Michigan totaling $1.