Drama in Greece continues with Tsipras calling the vote
Just when Greece was about to get a new 86 billion bailout package, its prime minister, Alexis Tsipras resigned calling for a snap election on September.
Aug 24, 2015 10:15 PM EDT
How to acquire funds for a startup fashion business
Imrad Amed of the Business of Fashion tackled some financing options that startup companies might want to consider.
China GDP slows down, dents mining companies' profits in Q2; raw materials at 6-year low
With prices of raw materials going down, mining companies are reeling under pressure. The slowdown in China economy is impacting their margins. Many mining companies are poised to slash costs.
Lettuce as a "Miracle" sugar substitute and other biotech startup projects
More and more research had been conducted to find a substitute for a certain substance or food additive like the sweetener. Recently, lettuce has been a good candidate for producing miraculin, chosen by Alan Perlstein and his team making sure that it is not going to be a GMO.
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Drop in consumption, exports squeeze Japan’s export basket
Japane suffered drop in exports during the second quarter this year. This coupled with fall in personal conumption put pressure the world's third largest economy slowing down the growth rate to 1.6% as against the forecast of 1.9%.
Aug 24, 2015 2:53 AM EDT
China devaluation: Is it a serious concern for US economy?
The Chinese currency Yuan devaluation is not only impacting Asian economy alone, but also creating tremors in the world's largest economy. The US market is feeling the heat of devaluation of Yuan as it's indirect impact is more on consumer durable products, industry and stock markets as well.
Aug 24, 2015 2:52 AM EDT
These Cuban Guys are Corporate America's bridge to business in Cuba
It has been a half century since Cuba since the Bay of Pigs and now and they are looking for a better future with the diplomacy with America. The raising of the American flag is symbolizes the warming ties between the said countries.
Aug 24, 2015 2:50 AM EDT
ACLU is looking for mistreated Amazon employees
The American Civil Liberties Union is now taking action over the issues concerning Amazon employees.
Aug 24, 2015 2:32 AM EDT
Chicago catching up fast as next Silicon Valley hub
Chicago is emerging as next potential city for future Silicon Valley tech hub as it leaves other citities behind with advantages such as young educated population, affordable real estate, presence of global IT companies, availability of VC funding and other social parameters.
Aug 24, 2015 2:27 AM EDT
5 Simple Tips on Streamlining Startup Business Effectively and Faster
Streamlining the business is one of the best leverage an entrepreneur can use to bring their startup business to newer heights. Here are five ways to properly streamline a startup company.
Aug 24, 2015 2:22 AM EDT
Google's Life Sciences will now be a standalone company under Alphabet, after being Owned by Google X
Google’s Life Science team has graduated to a standalone entity, which will be under Alphabet after being under Google X.
Aug 24, 2015 2:21 AM EDT
US allows social security benefits for same-sex spouses
As mandated by the Justice Department, gay couples can soon get social security benefits that their dead spouse worked so hard for.
Aug 24, 2015 2:21 AM EDT
#EpicFail: Twitter Falls Below $26 IPO Price, Concerns Increase over CEO, Growth
Twitter’s shares is down to under $26, which is lower than it was when it officially went public in November 2013.
Aug 24, 2015 2:17 AM EDT
Unicorn status for $1.8B ZocDoc
ZocDoc, digital healthcare scheduling company has rounded $1.8 billion giving it the unicorn status for the first time. Expansion will be used for developing products and beyond its scheduling capability.
Aug 24, 2015 2:03 AM EDT
Spotify says sorry over new private policy
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek says sorry in Spotify blog regarding the unfair privacy policy the music streaming app is applying. Reports say Spotify obtains personal information and sends it to advertisers.
Aug 24, 2015 1:56 AM EDT
Biomass answers Britain's energy trilemma
UK is almost running out of energy and the government is trying to find which is the best option. They are eyeing biomass which according to them is cost effective and is readily available when and where needed.
Aug 24, 2015 1:53 AM EDT