Carl Icahn reduced his shares in Apple by $7 million, along with other big hedge funds. Meanwhile, Tiger Global Management acquire more shares in the Cupertino-based company.
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Indian Supermarket That Made It Big Selling Cheap Commodities
India is a populous country hence, a lot of consumers for business-minded people. D-Mart is one of those businesses that cater to customers' wants and needs at affordable price. This strategy is what Wal-Mart and other giant companies should follow in order to better revenue and sales growth.
For Sale: Clean English Air, $115 per Jar
Clean air shortage in China forces wealthy residents to buy jars of it from a British entrepreneur. The company's name is Aethaer, a Greek word for 'pure, fresh air' and described the product as 'Louis Vuitton or Gucci' of fresh air. Each 580 ml jar of clean, fresh air costs around $115 or £80.
Paragon Offshore files bankruptcy: post debt plan announcement
The oil services company Paragon Offshore Plc filed chapter 11 bankruptcy after the announcement of debt plan. The main reason is to avoid protracted legal battles involving its former parent, Noble Corp.
Baltimore IT Startup Protenus Raises $4 Million In Series A Funding
Protenus has announced raising $4 million from a Series A fundraising round. The finance has been rendered from a group of investors led by Arthur Venture. The health data security service provider intends to expand its business all over the US through this fund.
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Recent statements and reports acknowledged that China is closing its technology gap with the United States, especially in air forces. Chinese governments have been using resources to support modernization on the military. However, the pilots' ability between the two countries is still facing a huge gap due to experience and training program.
Joi Scientific has claimed for discovering technology to produce hydrogen from water on Tuesday. At the same time, the research firm discloses for raising $5.5 million fund for its Series A round. If Joi’s claims come true, the research firm will be able to redraw the global energy map.
Hedge funds in Asia witnessed losses the most in January 2016. The financial markets sell-off in the month made hedge funds suffer losses over 10 percent. Asia-focused hedge funds recorded losses of 3.1 percent indicating the worst beginning since 2008.
Columbia Capital closed its sixth fund on Tuesday. The firm will target internet infrastructure, mobile technology and cloud service.
Airbus Group wins the contract for the Philippine Airlines' new aircraft order worth $1.8 billion. The Southeast Asian carrier is looking forward to carry passengers to New York and U.S. West coast.
The UK's headline rate of inflation reached to 12-month high. However, it remained below the two percent target of Bank of England for two years. The consumer prices index rose following the price rise in oil, clothing and food products. Economists and consumers are looking to UK's central bank whether it'll raise interest rate or not.
Ratan Tata has invested in a new tech start-up business, Snapbizz. This is Tata's eighth e-commerce business this year after DogSpot.in, Tracxn, CashKaro, FirstCry, Teabox, Moglix and Invictus Technology.
Anglo American Plc suffered a pre-tax loss of $5.5 billion (£3.8bln) for 2015 year. The 2015 loss was more than twice the loss incurred in 2014. As part of its future strategy, Anglo American is planning to shift its focus to copper, platinum and diamonds.
Volkswagen is facing a drop in its sales due to the emission scandal on its engines. The Germany automaker has to conduct recalls to repair the troubled cars. This scandal also has opened chances for its rivals to grab its markets.
