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Flipboard raises new $50M fund for expansion - reports

Flipboard has reportedly confirmed receiving $50 million in new funding. The company is going to use the money on developing the product and the team, according to reports.

Jul 27, 2015 2:43 AM EDT


AT&T meets earnings estimates, clocks $33B revenues in Q2

With 2.1 milliion new wireless subscribers, AT&T's focus on high quality and high speed wireless service is paying off as it recorded 1.4% growth in revenues in the second quarter. Regulatory approval on its $48.5milllion acquisition of DirecTV is expected soon

Jul 24, 2015 5:24 AM EDT


Amazon reports strong Q2 gains, overtakes Wal-Mart in market value

Amazon overtakes Wal-Mart in market value after shares surge on big gains in the second quarter. The online retailing giant expects to further exceed expectations in the third quarter.

Jul 24, 2015 5:12 AM EDT


Walmart takes full ownership of e-commerce site Yihaodian in China

Walmart buys the remaining 49 percent stake in Yihaodian, a Chinese e-commerce website taking full ownership of the company.

Jul 24, 2015 5:07 AM EDT


LeBron James' SpringHill Entertainment teams up with Warner Bros. to produce TV, film and digital content

LeBron James teams with Warner Bros. to produce movies and TV programs. NBA superstar LeBron James announced on Wednesday he is teaming up with Warner Bros.

Jul 23, 2015 11:39 PM EDT


YouTube hires former MTV exec Susanne Daniels to create original content

YouTube announced the hiring of Susanne Daniels, former MTV executive as the vice president for YouTube Originals, to create a more original program content.

Jul 23, 2015 9:47 AM EDT


Bank of America CFO exits in management shake-up

In a move to restructure top management positions, Bank of America CFO Bruce Thompson and vice-chairman David Darnell to step down. Paul Donofrio was appointed as the new CFO.

Jul 23, 2015 9:06 AM EDT


Qualcomm suffers 50% drop in Q3 profit, to cut spending by $1.4bn

Qualcomm announces a restructuring plan to split design and patent-licensing businesses. It charts a strategic realignment plan to improve execution, financial performance and growth.

Jul 23, 2015 2:08 AM EDT


Apple reports strong sales but disappoints Wall Street

Apple's strong sales and profits in the third quarter did not impress Wall Street. Technology stocks fell, with lower than expected iPhone sales and weak outlook.

Jul 23, 2015 1:57 AM EDT


FCC Chairman endorses AT&T and DirecTV merger

Tom Wheeler, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is supporting the AT&T's $48 billion acquisition of DirecTV.

Jul 22, 2015 4:21 AM EDT


Unilever teamed up with Alibaba to penetrate e-commerce in China

Unilever had partnered with Alibaba to reach Chinese online consumers, especially in rural areas. The partnership will be the key for Unilever to offer its exclusive products from all over the world to Chinese consumers.

Jul 21, 2015 2:46 AM EDT


PayPal shares increase by 11%, now valued at about $50 billion on its return to NASDAQ

Digital payment processor PayPal’s value increased to $52 billion on its return to NASDAQ after breaking free from eBay.

Jul 20, 2015 11:19 PM EDT


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