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Paddy Power, Betfair £5B merge deal expects to complete process by 2016

Two of the Britain's online betting site, Paddy Power and Betfair, confirms the merging deal worth £5B. It is expected to be completed next year, which will make them the largest online gambling company in the whole world.

Sep 09, 2015 09:59 AM EDT


500 Startups Slowly Conquering the World with Six New Investment Partners

500 Startups looks to find its new unicorn by hiring six new partners to play specific important roles all over the world.

Sep 09, 2015 09:55 AM EDT


Japan's Economy Reduces at a Minus 1.2 Percent Annual Rate in Q2

Japan’s economy contracted at a minus 1.2 percent annual rate, as seen in its second quarter report.

Sep 09, 2015 08:54 AM EDT


Merger of Four Major Insurance Companies May Harm Healthcare Industry

Doctors, Hospitals, and Healthcare groups fear that the Anthem-Cigna and Aetna-Humana mergers may bring harm to the healthcare industry.

Sep 09, 2015 08:39 AM EDT


One Third Of US Workers Say They're "Free Agents," Not Tied To Just One Boss

A total of 31% of US workers consider themselves free agents. They don’t want to work for the “Man” anymore and be tied up to just one boss.

Sep 09, 2015 06:48 AM EDT


Facebook Waits To Hit A Billion Users For Messenger Before Turning It Into A Meaningful Business

Mark Zuckerberg said they will wait for Messenger to have a billion users and create organic interactions before monetizing it for more income.

Sep 09, 2015 06:41 AM EDT


Will Lenovo, HP and Dell consolidate in the PC market in the coming years?

Michael Dell said it in a press briefing in Bengaluru, India, that he sees three top PC makers will consolidate in the desktop market in five years. These are Lenovo, HP and Dell.

Sep 09, 2015 06:25 AM EDT


Disruptive technology destabilizes the economy as we enter the venture capital revolution

Analysts say that as we enter the venture capital revolution, majority of capitalist venture on disruptive technology. Thus, it creates imbalance in our economy, neglecting other areas that need to be developed like health, food and education.

Sep 09, 2015 06:18 AM EDT


Zomato restaurant discovery acquired $60M funds; Introduces Whitelabel platform

Zomato, the app and the website that provides detailed information to 1.4 million restaurants around the world acquires $60M fresh round funding. The company will use it to develop new services and to improve its Whitelabel platform.

Sep 09, 2015 06:18 AM EDT


After 25 years, China revises down GDP growth to 7.3%

The latest data from National Bureau of Statistics confirms slowdown in China's economy. The revised GDP growth for 2014 to 7.3 percent from 7.4 percent raises doubts over the government target of seven percent for 2015.

Sep 09, 2015 05:35 AM EDT


Amazon to Release $50 Tablet This Holiday as it Struggles to Sell Pricier Devices

As Amazon struggles on its sale for pricier tablets, it resolved to go down the market with its new $50 6-inch tablet.

Sep 09, 2015 04:10 AM EDT


Pfizer's Arthritis Drug Patent Rejected in India

Pfizer’s patent for a new medicine was rejected by India again. This is another setback for the multinational company who has been trying to penetrate the Indian healthcare market.

Sep 09, 2015 03:51 AM EDT


Lyft, Uber Pirates Key Twitter Employees Amid Turmoil

As Twitter is facing management problems and drop in stocks, Lyft and Uber come to poach some of its key employees.

Sep 09, 2015 01:52 AM EDT


How to Turn Your Travelling Hobby into A Million Dollar Business: 7 Tips from A Successful Blogger

Johnny Ward came from a small Northern Ireland town. Now he makes $30,000 a month travelling. His business has now made $1 million after three years.

Sep 09, 2015 01:11 AM EDT


Kngine Raises $1 M from Bridging Gap Between Silicon Valley and Middle East

Kgnine from Cairo raised $1 million in funding from local venture capitalists and from Silicon Valley, bridging the gap for Middle Eastern startup companies.

Sep 09, 2015 12:56 AM EDT


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