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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.

Aug 24, 2015 4:40 AM EDT


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.

Aug 24, 2015 3:13 AM EDT


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