The Federal Bureau of Investigation had shutdown Silk Road, an alleged online bitcoin marketplace used to perform illegal activities, said a Reuters report.
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Private equity buyouts reach EUR 19.7 billion in Europe- research
According to a new research, European private equity buyouts reached USD 19.7 billion for the third quarter.
LENSAR scores USD 87 million in private equity, debt financing
LENSAR closed USD 27 million in private equity financing and USD 60 million through credit financing.
Report highlights financial impact of NHL realignment
The new four-division format of the NHL would also impact the league's finances, according to a report.
US, South Korea consider delay of US wartime command to SoKor's troops
US and South Korea discussed the possibility of delaying wartime control transfer to South Korea's troops amidst fears of North Korea's weapons of mass destruction capabilities.
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A memo obtained by Reuters revealed Paramount would be laying off 5% of its workers. A memo written to employees of Paramount Pictures revealed that the film studio would be eliminating 110 positions.
Goldman Sachs purchases 19%, Danish pension funds ATP buys 5% and PFA acquires 2% in Dong Energy A/S, the largest utilities firm in Denmark.
Taiwan's banks have become minefields for private equity companies. The banks of Taiwan, once seen as avenues to inroads towards China, have increasingly become minefields for private equity firms.
BlackBerry's shares increased because of rumored interest from Cerberus Capital. The report of a second expression of interest in BlackBerry shares of stock caused its values to its heart.
The IntercontinentalExchange Inc set to purchase NYSE Euronext. The NYSE Euronext and the IntercontinentalExchange Inc announced last Wednesday that the two are nearing ICE's completion of its proposed takeover of the Big Board operator.
Qatar, according to the latest Global Financial Center Index or GFCI 14 from the Z/Yen Group, is the top financial center in the Middle East.
The General Authority for Civil Aviation's sukuk bond issue reach SAR15.2 billion. State airports operator of Saudi Arabia had priced a SAR15. 2 billion or USD4.
After its announcement of its closure of banking operations, Barclays Plc had begun freezing its customers accounts.
Information technology news site Techcrunch cited investors of biotech company Monsanto, who said the company had purchased Climate Corporation for more than USD930 million.
