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Short sellers double bet on Weight Watchers as Oprah invested $43 million

Short sellers double down on Weight Watcher International, a weight management program service company, after its shares rose by Oprah's investment influence. Oprah invested $43 million for 10% stake for the company.

Oct 29, 2015 9:48 PM EDT


Surging dollar hits PayPal's revenues

After offloading eBay, PayPal has announced its results. The third quarter numbers disappointed investors, who are anticipating good results following the encouraging numbers from eBay. The rising US dollar hits revenues from China and Europe for PayPal.

Oct 29, 2015 9:45 PM EDT


Oracle will teach young people how to think, to build a high school

Oracle's founder billionaire Larry Ellison's long-time dream of having a school that would teach kids to think became true as Oracle announced plans to build a high school next to its Silicon Valley headquarters.

Oct 29, 2015 9:37 PM EDT


Samsung Galaxy View is the new 18-inch tablet

Samsung launches the new Samsung Galaxy View, an 18-inch tablet TV. The large screen tablet offers a new experience to enjoy streaming video and media content, as well as Android apps.

Oct 29, 2015 9:22 PM EDT


Ferrari shares rev up in market debut but shift to low gear a week later

Ferrari's IPO share was $52 on opening day. Shares went up to $60.97 before closing at $55. Analysts were quick to see this as a successful move by Ferrari to become an independent company. A week after market debut, Ferrari shares took a 7% dip.

Oct 29, 2015 11:06 AM EDT


Slack launches private channels for temporary private group chats

Business messaging app Slack launches a new feature enabling users to make private discussions with up to eight people on private channels. This feature is useful to discuss a short-term topic with selected users within a group.

Oct 29, 2015 11:02 AM EDT


UK factory output shrinks in Q3; exports drop

The strengthening British pound, a weak euro, and China's slowdown are impacting UK's manufacturing and export sectors. Factory output dropped for the third consecutive month. The UK is witnessing its third export recession in less than a decade.

Oct 29, 2015 10:58 AM EDT


Gold recovers marginally ahead of US Fed decision

The gold price rebounded in a cautious way ahead of the US Fed Reserves' statement. The investors and funds are in wati and watch mode anticipating cues for possible timing of next hike in interest rates. Hedge funds and money managers are bullish on gold, while technical analysts predict lacklustre trading in the yellow metal.

Oct 29, 2015 9:35 AM EDT


SIngapore Medical Device Company Receives an Acquisition Offers From China-State Backed Firm

Biosensors International Group has received an offer from CITIC Private Equity Funds Management Co to amalgamate with its biggest shareholder, CB Medical Holdings, a privately-held Chinese investment holdings company.

Oct 29, 2015 9:18 AM EDT


Here's a quick drive to the Tokyo Motor Show 2015 highlights

The Tokyo Motor Show is open from Oct 30 to Nov 8 at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Centre. The event showcases new car concepts and designs from carmakers all over the world. This car exhibition puts the spotlight on driverless technology, clean fuel and energy efficiency in automotive.

Oct 29, 2015 8:14 AM EDT


IBM to buy The Weather Company's digital assets

IBM is finalizing the acquisition of The Weather Company’s digital assets, which includes weather.com, Weather Underground, WSI, and the rest of the Weather Company brands, except for the Weather Channel TV network.

Oct 29, 2015 4:48 AM EDT


Toshiba to sell sensor business to Sony for 20 billion yen, overhaul unprofitable semiconductor business

Toshiba announced Wednesday that it will sell its image sensor business to Sony and it plans to overhaul its semiconductor business, after a big accounting scandal.

Oct 29, 2015 4:41 AM EDT


Obamacare’s benchmark silver insurance plan will increase an average of 7.5%

The Department of Health and Human Service reported Monday that Obamacare premiums for the benchmark silver insurance plan will increase by an average of 7.5 percent in 37 states in 2016.

Oct 29, 2015 4:31 AM EDT


Hyatt is in advanced talks to purchase Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Hilton is not troubled about Starwood-Hyatt partnership

CNBC announced that Hyatt is in advanced meeting to purchase Starwood. Moreover, Hilton claimed that the game plan wouldn't change if Starwood indeed is involved in a merger with Hyatt.

Oct 29, 2015 4:02 AM EDT


Japan Regional Lender Ashikaga and Joyo Bank to Merge

Many businesses consider merging and acquisition to make their industry stronger and to stay alive despite the economic slowdown.

Oct 29, 2015 3:57 AM EDT


Etihad First Class on Jet Airways: Traveling from JFK to Abu Dhabi

Etihad is known for their first class flights. But it also provides a decent economical experience, which reportedly rankled US carriers so much.

Oct 29, 2015 3:47 AM EDT


Travelgasmic Instagram Accounts: Top 5 travel Instagram accounts to follow

Wanderlust came up with a new list of the top Instragram accounts to follow this year. These top 5 Instagrammers allegedly make people feel they are really travelling, even if they're just scrolling through their Instagram accounts.

Oct 29, 2015 3:38 AM EDT


5 Must See Tourist Spots in Riga, Latvia

Riga, Latvia that houses UNESCO World heritage sites owns a number of tourist spots that was designed with Medieval architecture.

Oct 29, 2015 3:27 AM EDT


Stanley Hotel Plans to Develop the First Horror themed Museum Inspired from the Classic film The Shining

Staney hotel in Estes Park in Colorado is developing the world's first horror themed destination. The hotel is the inspiration of the american horror writer, Stephen King from one of huis book tthat became a film, The Shining.

Oct 29, 2015 3:01 AM EDT


Sheraton Anchorage Hotel Offering Best Anchorage Accommodations and Suite Rooms in Alaska

The Sheraton Anchorage Hotel is located at the Anchorage city in Alaska has the best lodging amenities and hotel services to offer. The Anchorage hotel's suite rooms is definitely the best among the other city hotels.

Oct 29, 2015 2:54 AM EDT


Yum Brands spins off its China business

The US-based Yum Brands Inc has decided to make its China division a separate publicly-traded company. Yum Brands is the owner of popular brands KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. The sales of these brands have been slipping for the past three years. Yum Brands Inc is planning to regain the market share for the brands in the world's second largest economy. The new company will aim at repositioning the brands.

Oct 29, 2015 2:39 AM EDT


Quirkiest Cities and Attractions in United States

Done with visiting some of the US famous attraction sites? Take time to visit this quirkiest cities and attractions in America. Travellers will definitely experience America's oddness in some of the country's infamous quirky spots.

Oct 29, 2015 2:39 AM EDT


Travel Guide Book Giant Lonely Planet Revealed the Top Three Travel Destinations for 2016

Lonely planet, the largest travel guide publisher alredy unvwiled their best recommended top best travel destinations this 2016. Check out the top three best travel destinations on the list for 2016.

Oct 29, 2015 2:31 AM EDT


Kroton Agrees to sell Uniasselvi for $280mn

Adhering to the rules imposed by Brazilian antitrust regulator, Kroton Educational SA is selling one of its universities, Uniasselvi, for $280 million to Vinci Capital Gestora de Recursos and Carlyle Group.

Oct 29, 2015 2:30 AM EDT


Loveland Ski Area To Open its 2015-2016 Winter Ski Season on Thursday

Loveland Ski area announce on Monday that they are going to open their 2015-2016 Winter ski season on Thursday, October 29th. Last year, the ski area has opened their business for skiers and riders last November.

Oct 29, 2015 2:24 AM EDT


Slovenia to Hire Private Security Firms to Assist Police and Armies in Managing Migrants

As more migrants are storming the border, Slovenia prepares to hire private security firms to help police and armies controlling migrants trying to enter Northern European countries.

Oct 29, 2015 1:49 AM EDT


Axis Bank's biggest intraday drop

Shares of Axis Bank plunged today as investors are concern regarding its asset selling activities. The bank saw its shares plunged to almost 8.7 percent in intraday trading, its worst trading day.

Oct 29, 2015 1:41 AM EDT


Investment in Bitcoin Startup Companies Plunged in Third Quarter

Investors carefully selected bitcoin startup companies to invest in. A huge decline is experienced by startup companies in this quarter. However, a more realistic bitcoin-related startup companies is still attractive to investors.

Oct 29, 2015 1:41 AM EDT


The Top 6 Advantages of having a Home-Based Business

Home-based business is a wonderful way to start an enterprise and freedom and flexibility are its major benefits.

Oct 29, 2015 1:35 AM EDT


Twitter ads revenue from mobile is increasing

Twitter announces that its mobile advertisement revenue increase by 86 percent for the quarter. The company also announces a revenue that beats analysts expectation, setting a good path for the newly appointed CEO Jack Dorsey.

Oct 28, 2015 11:23 PM EDT


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