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Land of rising sun warms up to investors

Mainly five reasons -- attractive valuations, corporate developments, shareholders value, corporate earnings / RoE and Abenomics program-- are making Japanese financial markets attractive for overseas investors.

Oct 19, 2015 1:58 AM EDT


Silicon Valley IPO market logging off fast

The renewed concerns about possible technology bubble burst in the wake of the IPO market in Silicon Valley is fast losing its sheen. The dwindling down of market valuations is forcing many companies to cancel their IPOs or post pone the issue dates this is affecting the US capital market.

Oct 19, 2015 1:49 AM EDT


McDonald’s at a crossroads: Will it change its real estate structure?

The world's biggest fast food chain, Mc Donald's corporation, is close to make decision on what to do with its massive US real-estate holdings.

Oct 19, 2015 12:01 AM EDT


Match Group Inc. will go public

Match Group Inc. owners of several popular dating website is planning to go public soon. The company ahd filed for its IPO under the Nasdaq Global Select Market and will be traded under that listing.

Oct 18, 2015 10:22 PM EDT


Alibaba offers to privatized another Chinese company listed on the NYSE

Alibaba offers to buy YouTube like service provider, Youku Tudou in an offers worth $3.6 billion. The offer was confirmed and agreed by the company's chairman Victor Koo but investors agreement are still needed before the acquisition can be finalized.

Oct 18, 2015 10:01 PM EDT


American Apparel paints rosy picture after bankruptcy

American Apparel company forecasts robust demand after the bankruptcy turnaround. The US-based fashion chain is predicting more profitable years to come. American Apparel is known for its controversial sexual advertisements. In a filing to the US Bankruptcy court in Wilmington, Delaware, American Apparel said it would make a turn around and will record profits in 2018

Oct 18, 2015 9:23 PM EDT


Fiat Chrysler's un-staffing plans due to proposed labor deal could eliminate Dodge Viper in 2017

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles went into a labor contract with the United Auto Workers, which includes laying off workers in its 80-person Connor Avenue Assembly plant. This will ultimately lead to the extinction of the Dodge Viper sports car, which is expected to end production in 2017.

Oct 17, 2015 10:39 PM EDT


Beyond Top Talents, Apple gives stock grants to all employees

Beyond its top ranking workers, Apple gives its stock grants called Restricted Stock Units to its rank and file employees, creating a better precedent to the technology and business industry.

Oct 17, 2015 8:30 PM EDT


Copper production curb possible if less demand continues in China

The demand for copper along with other metals such as zinc and aluminum declined. This scenario prompts mining companies to control the production if necessary to also have contro on the prices.

Oct 16, 2015 6:17 AM EDT


Stock market volatility forces Albertsons to delay IPO

Just a couple of hours after CNBC released Albertsons Companies' intent of rescheduling their IPO due to market volatility, the news website has now made another recent update detailing Albertsons' plans on conducting their IPO before Thanksgiving.

Oct 16, 2015 1:55 AM EDT


Square Files for IPO despite of $77.6 million loss

Square Inc. had filed for an IPO on Wednesday and the company is expected to be listed on NYSE soon. The company is currenlty valued at $6 billion by analysts.

Oct 16, 2015 1:21 AM EDT


Anheuser-Busch InBev's takeover of SABMiller to realign global beer industry

Anheuser-Busch InBev's plan to acquire SABMiller Plc is expected to change the business dynamics in the global beer industry. This titanic takeover is considered to be the largest one this year and fourth largest takeover in the corporate history. Anheuser-Busch InBev is acquiring SABMiller for $104.2 billion. The deal is awaiting regulatory approvals.

Oct 15, 2015 10:56 PM EDT