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Amazon to Launch Video Steaming Service in Japan, Following Netflix's Own Launch in Japan
Encana to Sell Haynesville Asset for $850 Million, Investments to be Reduced by $480 Million
Encana Corporation has announced that it will be selling its Haynesville natural gas asset, the asset owned by its subsidiary Encana Oil & Gas, Inc., for $850 million to GEP Haynesville LLC, a joint venture formed by GeoSouthern Haynesville LP and GSO Capital Partners LP, according to a press release issued by Encana.
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Best Buy Plans to Sell Apple Watch in 1,000 Stores Due to High Demand
Best Buy is planning to offer Apple Watch in all 1,000 of its stores by the end of September due to the high demand that the watch generated from the stores' consumers, according to a report from the International Business Times.
Schlumberger to Acquire Cameron for $14.8 Billion, Combines 2 Complementary Companies
Schlumberger Limited, a company that supplies technology, integrated project management, and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide, has announced that it will be acquiring Cameron International Corp. for $14.8 billion in a stock and cash transaction, according to a press release issued by Schlumberger.
Amazon's Prime Now's Delivery Service Available in Seattle, Offers Liquor Delivery
Amazon.com, Inc’s Prime Now, the mobile application exclusively available to members of Amazon Prime, is now available to residents of Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, and Kirkland, according to a press release issued by Amazon.
U.S. Economy Strength Seen in Positive Consumer Confidence, Housing Figures
Consumer confidence rose to a seven-month high in August, while sales of single-family homes rebounded in July, but these may not be enough to convince the Federal Reserve to hold off a raise hike amid continued market turmoil emanating from China.
Exelon Bid to Acquire Pepco Blocked By Washington DC Regulators, Appeal Possible
Exelon Corp.'s bid to buy Pepco Holdings Inc. hit a snag after utilities regulators in the District of Columbia thumbed down the proposal saying possible benefits to consumers are outweighed by the potential harm the deal may cause.
Oshkosh Gets $6.75 Billion Contract to Build New Trucks to Replace U.S. Army's Humvees
Oshkosh Corp. won a $6.75 billion contract to supply the U.S. military 17,000 new light trucks, which is seen as an upgrade to its aging fleet of Humvees.
'Halo 5' Is Nothing Compared To 'Gears Of War 4'? Release Date All Set With Two New Characters
'Halo 5' Is Nothing Compared To 'Gears Of War 4'? Release Date All Set With Two New Characters
Hideo Kojima Proves Full Involvement With 'Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain' Prior Its Release Date
Hideo Kojima Proves Full Involvement With 'Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain' Prior Its Release Date
Boeing to Layoff Hundreds in its Satellite Business, Due to Delays in Commercial Satellite Orders
Boeing Co., plans to cut several hundred jobs in its satellite business by the end of 2015, due to delays in commercial satellite orders, according to a report from Reuters.