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Iran plans to buy 90 jets per year: old fleet to be renovated

Iran plans to rebuild its aged fleet by purchasing 90 planes per year from Boeing and Airbus, as soon as Western economic sanctions are lifted.

Aug 03, 2015 9:00 AM EDT

News

Breaking the glass ceiling in China: How Zhou Qunfei of Lens Technology became the only self-made richest woman in China

Lens Technology made a public offering last March with $7.2B. Behind the company is China's richest self-made entrepreneur, Zhou Qunfei.

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University of Phoenix under FTC scrutiny for possible unfair business practices

After 4 years of GI Bill, the Federal Trade Commission is investigating University of Phoenix for possible deceptive and unfair business practices involving military veteran students.

World

Mexican government hikes dollar auction by almost 4 folds; holds rates

The second largest economy in Latin America is making all the possible efforts to prevent the arrest of its falling peso. It increased dollar auction to support the Mexican peso and waiting for US decision on interest rates.

Chime Communications board okays GBP365M cash offer

The sports marketing business major's shares rose over a quarter as Providence Equity Partners, WPP made an offer.

Aug 03, 2015 1:27 AM EDT

H&H Group acquired John Swan & Sons for £8.2M; shares soar by 15%

John Swan & Sons' shares went up by 15% when H&H Group officially announced they are purchasing the livestock services.

Aug 02, 2015 10:19 PM EDT

Tinder all set for an IPO in late 2015, says parent company IAC; Joey Levin named as IAC's new CEO

Dating app Tinder as well as other brands under the Match Group banner are headed for an IPO, according to parent company InterActiveCorp.

Aug 02, 2015 10:08 PM EDT

Falling world oil prices result in job cuts

Energy giants take a hit as oil prices collapse. A number of companies, including Shell and Centrica in Britain, are cutting thousands of jobs to cope with losses.

Jul 31, 2015 8:21 AM EDT

US tech companies lead the $100B market capitalization list

The US technology and internet companies' market capitalization has soared significantly. Among the top 100 global companies by market capitalization, technology companies lead the pack as they grew since 2009 after the global economy recession.

Jul 31, 2015 2:42 AM EDT

3D sensor maker Occipital gets $13 Million in Series B funding

Occipital, maker of the Structure 3D sensor and software kit for iOS, gets $13 million in funding from a group of investors

Jul 30, 2015 11:35 PM EDT

Americans saving more, but not for retirement

Americans are saving more today. But instead of saving for retirement, an average household is setting aside money for unexpected expenses, according to a recent study.

Jul 30, 2015 10:57 PM EDT

Yelp CEO announces departure of Chairman Max Levchin

Yelp has announced that its chairman Max Levchin is leaving the position to focus on his startup business.

Jul 30, 2015 10:20 PM EDT

Facebook posts Q2 gains, but expenses worry investors; shares rise, fall

Facebook's stock was volatile in after-hours trading despite surpassing second quarter expectations on almost every metric. Shares dropped then rose following release of its earnings report. The stock fell again on weak outlook.

Jul 30, 2015 8:38 AM EDT

Amazon offers Amazon Dash for $5 to Premium customers

The Amazon Dash is now available for Premium customers for only $5. The Amazon Dash, the dongle you can stick anywhere in your household for quick and convenient ordering, is now on sale exclusively for Amazon Premium customers only.

Jul 30, 2015 8:24 AM EDT

Creditworthiness of US at stake; Will cash-strapped US raise debt ceiling?

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew writes to the US government alerting it on soaring debt burden. The world's largest economy is left with no option but to raise debt ceiling or face the risk of default.

Jul 30, 2015 5:11 AM EDT