An analyst on the US stock analysis market website SeekingAlpha.com said smaller, regional banks like First Defiance Financial for example, could be attractive takeovers targets.
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Google Inc ramps up retail efforts with Winter Wonderlabs
Google Inc will be increasing its marketing reach by opening Winter Wonderlabs in six cities. The outlets will feature the search giant's products like the Nexus 7, Chromebook and Chromecast.
Sony sells 1 million PlayStation 4 consoles in 24 hours
According to tech giant Sony, the company sold over 1 million PlayStation 4 game consoles, its first game system in seven years, just 24 hours it went on sale last Friday.
Venture capitalists invest in new media despite risks- report
Venture capitalist have continued to pour money in new media firms despite the potential hazards in the hope that the startups will be able to lure advertising money, according to a Reuters report.
Israeli newspaper reports Apple acquisition of chip maker PrimeSense for USD 345 million price tag
According to financial newspaper Calcalist, Apple had bought Israeli chip maker PrimeSense for a USD 345 million. However, PrimeSense said it did not relate to rumors made about its customers and partners.
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Small business franchises had been scurrying up to acquire Blockbuster's last 300 stores for its prime retail location, high visibility and access to great parking.
Federal regulators had a suspicion that currency traders have bonded together to increase costs of foreign currencies in order to gain on their investments.
US investigators assigned to the hacking incidents done by Anonymous have yet to determine the scope of the cyber campaign of the hacker collective on the state's government agencies.
A VentureBeat article urged startups to push for involvement in the drafting of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement to ensure that provisions in the trade agreement are not biased.
A report by the coordinated efforts of MoneyTree, PricewaterhouseCoopers and the National Venture Capital Association indicated an increased activity in seed investments in venture capitalists.
Private equity and hedge fund firms had set their sights on placing bets in infrastructure projects, stalled government transportation projects like railways and ports in particular.
Singaporean investment firm Temasek divested its holdings in US-listed companies Facebook, Monsanto and Air Products & Chemicals. The private equity firm, however, remains focused on energy, healthcare and technology stocks in the US.
Dell president and chief commercial officer Steve Felice will be leaving the company barely a month after it was acquired by Dell CEO Michael Dell and private equity firm Silver Lake.
Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners has acquired event software company Active Network. The deal amounted to around USD1 billion with Active Network selling 57 million shares priced at USD14.50 apiece.
