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Forensic science group LGC up for sale at £700m, owner Bridgepoint expects huge returns

LGC, the forensic science service provider that has been helping police solve crime is now up for grabs at £700 million by its private equity firm owner, Bridgepoint.

Aug 17, 2015 9:10 AM EDT


Donald Trump received millions from endorsing multilevel marketing company ACN

Donald Trump received millions of dollars for endorsing the multilevel marketing company ACN. Donald Trump has received millions of dollars in payments for endorsements he made for multilevel marketing company ACN.

Aug 17, 2015 4:38 AM EDT


Eurozone finance ministers approve the third bailout package for Greece

After heated debate and lengthy explanations, Greece finally gets approval of billions of new loans to reconstruct the country's devastated economy. The said loan will recapitalize Greece banks and will come in installment. Total rescue package reaches 89 billion euros or $93 billion.

Aug 17, 2015 4:32 AM EDT


Buoyed with soaring profits, Spreadex ups dividend 4 times

UK betting firm Spreadex has quadrupled its dividend payout for the year ended May 2015 as significant jump recorded in sales and profits.

Aug 17, 2015 4:08 AM EDT


NASA crowdsources a smartwatch for space; offers $1,500 to winning design

NASA is challenging programmers, UI interface designers and the likes to participate in their smart watch app interface design contest which will end on September 9. They will give out $1,500 to the winner.

Aug 17, 2015 3:16 AM EDT


Volkswagen and Mazda recalls more than 600,000 vehicles in the US

Volkswagen and Mazda to recall more than 600,000 cars to due airbag and corrosion problems. The car makers announced the recall after regulators decided to open investigations this year.

Aug 17, 2015 1:42 AM EDT


Zirtual faces lawsuit for abrupt mass layoff

Zirtual, a company that provides virtual assistants to executives, is facing a lawsuit for violating the WARN Act.

Aug 17, 2015 1:37 AM EDT


Apple charts new programs to help students from minority groups learn to code; diverstiy figures up

Apple is hiring more women and techies from the minority groups. The world's largest company's aim to achieve diversity in its workforce.

Aug 16, 2015 11:37 PM EDT


Fiat Chrysler recalls 85,816 2015 Chrysler 200 sedans due to faulty connections

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 85,816 Chrysler 200 released in 2015. A post-production evaluation founds out that the unit has faulty connections.

Aug 16, 2015 6:26 AM EDT


Majority of Wall Street investors are not tempted on solar market

Investors on Wall Street are not convinced with the popularity of solar panel technology as solar companies publicly offered in the stock market has been devalued for two weeks.

Aug 16, 2015 5:08 AM EDT


Google and Dell introduce enterprise-class Chromebook

Google for Work has introduced a new addition to the Chromebook series, this time an enterprise-class laptop. The Chromebook 13 sets itself apart by being more of a business-class machine compared to the Asus models, which are geared towards home and casual users, such as educational institutions.

Aug 14, 2015 11:18 AM EDT


Despite jobless claims up, US 4-week average at 15-year low

The US economy witnessed a sudden rise in new application for jobless benefits. However, the four-week average eased to 15-year low indicating continuous recovery in the economy.

Aug 14, 2015 4:33 AM EDT