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Facebook is testing new features for mobile shopping

Facebook wants you not only to connect with friends and family but also with brands. The social network has announced that it is testing features that will enable consumers to buy products using its app.

Oct 14, 2015 7:43 AM EDT


Former Merck & Co analyst enters guilty plea for insider trading

A former Merck and Co Inc analyst was sentenced to more than three years in prison and fined almost $700,00 due to his involvement in insider trading. He was accused of having tips his school friend regarding the information leading to his friend obtaining profit from the information.

Oct 14, 2015 7:41 AM EDT


Frontier $19 One-Way Fare: Grab The Biggest Sale with Travel Dates Until Dec. 16

Frontier is offering $19 One-Way fare until Dec. 16 in various destinations. Frontier's $19 one-way fare is the company's biggest sale of the year.

Oct 14, 2015 7:34 AM EDT


New Delta Amex Perk For Cardholders: Meet-And-Greet With Breakout R&B Star Leon Bridges

New Delta Amex cardholders can win and enjoy a meet-and-greet with Breakout R&B Star Leon Bridges. Delta Amex Perk For Cardholders has never been cool! This time, Delta American Express cardholders can enjoy a meet-and-greet with Breakout R&B Star Leon Bridges.

Oct 14, 2015 7:12 AM EDT


Best Ways From Rome Airport To The City Center

There are varied ways to reach the city center from Rome airport. There are varied ways to get from Rome Airport to the City Center. The Rome Airport, also known as the Rome Fiumicino (FCO) airport or the Leonardo da Vinci airport is 20 miles from the city hub.

Oct 14, 2015 6:52 AM EDT


Wyoming Territorial Prison: A View From The Past, When Convicts Were Trained As Skilled Artisans

Wyoming Territorial Prison is now one of the historical sites in the United States. Wyoming Territorial Prison is now one of the historic American museums, where visitors can see the actual photographs of convicted prisoners locked up in their cells for the past 30 years that it operated.

Oct 14, 2015 6:43 AM EDT


American AAdvantage Award: Do You Lose Miles When You Cancel Your Award Card?

It is safe to always track your American AAdvantage Award points especially when you're closing your card.

Oct 14, 2015 6:27 AM EDT


Disney Fantasy vs. Disney Magic, Choose the Right Cruise Ship For Your Next Destination

Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic both offer great amenities, but also differ in many ways. Cruise ship battle is on! Disney Fantasy vs. Disney Magic. Both Disney ships are new vessels that could offer the travelers the best experience and memories of their life.

Oct 14, 2015 6:20 AM EDT


CItigroup will scale down its block trading business

Citigroup spokesperson said that the bank will scale down its block trading business in the next quarter. The decision came after the bank saw a huge risk in the trading business as the global economic goes into an uncertainty phase.

Oct 14, 2015 2:14 AM EDT


Brazilian middle class struggles as economy drops

The ongoing recession in Brazil's economy is resulting in many job cuts. This is impacting the new middle class section in more negative way. Many middle class families are slashing their spending plans and this in turn affecting the retail sales in the economy. Earlier, commodities-driven boom graduated millions of poor people into new middle class status. But, the latest recession is giving tough time to middle class Brazilians.

Oct 13, 2015 9:17 PM EDT


Ferrari needs better strategy to attract more investors

Ahead of Ferrari initial public offering, analysts are concern that the company will not be able to give a great return in the long run. However, the company's chairman is optimistic that the brand will be able to grow better after its IPO.

Oct 13, 2015 9:07 PM EDT


Xiaomi Mi4c's specifications similar to Google Nexus 5X

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi released a mid-range smartphone today with specification equals to the latest Nexus 5X. However, the smartphone is only available for the Chinese market.

Oct 13, 2015 9:00 PM EDT


Ex-JPMorgan banker may become Barclays' CEO

Barclays Plc may appoint Jes Staley as its new CEO. The UK's third largtest bank is expected to make announcement within two weeks. Staley is former banker at JPMorgan Chase. Antony Jenkins, previous CEO, was fired by the bank in July as he lost support from non-executive directors.

Oct 13, 2015 8:54 PM EDT


$1.68-tn M&As in 2015 nearing dotcom-driven 2000's $1.73-tn record mark

The mergers and acquisitions (M&As) this year so far stand at $1.68trillion and this is near to previous record level of $1.73tn registered in dotcom-driven year 2000. The latest acquisition deal announced by Dell to buy EMC for $67bn is the biggest deal for technology sector.

Oct 13, 2015 8:50 PM EDT


German broadcaster buys Swedish travel firm for $267mn

German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 has acquired Swedish online travel agency Etraveli Holding AB for Euro235million ($267mn) from private equity (PE) firm Segulah IV LP. The acquisition deal for ProSiebenSat.1 is its biggest investment in the global e-Commerce. The German broadcaster will expand its digital operations globally following the acquisition. ProSiebenSat.1 is planning to expand beyond TV business.

Oct 13, 2015 8:42 PM EDT


Lawton Michigan Wine Makers Suffers Vineyard Crop Damage after Winters' Severe Freezing Temperature

Local wine makers at Lawton Michigan had been experiencing vineyard crop damage as the winter season hits this year. The harvest grapfruits crops decreased due to the severe freezing temperature.

Oct 13, 2015 9:27 AM EDT


Top Five Food Heaven in Saskatoon City, Saskatchewan,

Canada's prairie province Saskatchewan has a lot of restaurants to boasts. The capital city of Saskatchewan, the Saskatoon city has some of the food heaven that food travelers will enjoy.

Oct 13, 2015 8:41 AM EDT


New Hampshire Local Businesses Undergo a Program for Tourism Promotion

The state of New Hampshire will make another effort to boost up their state economy by promoting more French-Canadian tourism. The local businesses will be undergo a program called, "Bienvenue New Hampshire", that will teach them to create a "Quebec business friendly" environment in New Hampshire.

Oct 13, 2015 8:36 AM EDT


Dell reach a deal for the biggest tech acquisition deal ever

announces that the company will acquire EMC Corp for $67 billion. The deal according to a source is the biggest acquisition ever recorded for a tech company.

Oct 13, 2015 8:33 AM EDT


Ultimate Surf Holiday: Transforming the Meaning of “Surfing” in Sri Lanka

Surfing is now ongoing in south Sri Lanka. The new adventures, uncrowded waves, new frontiers, undiscovered seas, and surfing campaigns await surfers.

Oct 13, 2015 7:35 AM EDT


Top 5 luxurious in-flight meals ranked, Air New Zealand grabs the number one spot

Tourists had dentified sorts of the airline industry in first class and even economy type. A lot of them had had already identified the best meals in top 5 first class flights.

Oct 13, 2015 7:19 AM EDT


United Confirms 3 New/Returning Transatlantic Routes EWR-ATH, IAD-BCN, IAD-LIS, Airlines restore year-round direct flights from Belfast to New York

United Airlines just revealed their three new and returning transatlantic routes. The airlines also made plans to reintroduce a year-round service between Belfast and Newark Liberty International Airport.

Oct 13, 2015 7:06 AM EDT


Norwegian cruise lines’ next ship is a bet on Chinese cruisers, Norwegian Bliss to sail in China

Norwegian Cruise Line just added up on the list of cruise companies sending their ships to China. The line was reportedly selling their cruises to Chinese vacationers after alteration in the construction and design of a new ship to China.

Oct 13, 2015 6:39 AM EDT


Top-Tier European Destinations

Europe has become very popular with tourists each year. Moreover, European destinations with great availability for travel in the fall and beyond are actually splendid for the season.

Oct 13, 2015 6:24 AM EDT


AirTycoon Online 2: Walk-through Guide

A new user of Air Tycoon Online 2, a tycoon game fan, or have played previous Air Tycoon titles need a tutorial for the game. The tutorial will guide the players on how the game works and how you can create the ultimate airline.

Oct 13, 2015 6:12 AM EDT


Pepsi Co brews smart phone biz in China

US-based soft drink maker PepsiCo Inc is entering smart phone business. But, it doesn't manufacture mobile phones, but allows using its brand for marketing phones in China market. The company didn't name the manufacturing partner for the smart phone venture. Pepsi P1 smart phones will hit the Chinese market in next few months.

Oct 13, 2015 3:39 AM EDT


Microsoft announces latest update and HoloLens tour

Microsoft is set to do a North America tour starting this October until November to showcase the latest update that the team has done for the HoloLens. Public and developers are required to book their seats as seats are limited for the event.

Oct 12, 2015 11:36 PM EDT


Nike seeks to enable shoppers to 3D print shoes at home

Nike is taking the manufacture of shoes to a whole new level. The company says it is now in the process of developing a technology that will enable customers to 3D print their footwear... at home.

Oct 12, 2015 11:35 PM EDT


4 signs indicate Silicon Valley's tech bubble bursting

Market analysts forecast a possible technology bubble burst in Silicon Valley as they see four clear indicators that confirm the crash. The four indicators are -- IPO market saturating, funds and institutional investors moving out of the segment, money losing startups are overvalued and private companies are aggressively sweetening the pot to attract fresh capital.

Oct 12, 2015 9:16 PM EDT


EB-5 tougher for Chinese rich if investment bar goes up

The proposals seeking raising investment limit for EB-5 program under consideration of Congress. The current investment requirement for the permanent residency is $500,000 or $1mn depending upon the project. If the investment bar goes up, it'll be tough time for rich Chinese investors owing to capital controls imposed by the world's second largest economy.

Oct 12, 2015 9:04 PM EDT


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