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Amazon to Launch Video Steaming Service in Japan, Following Netflix's Own Launch in Japan
Amazon.com, Inc. has announced that they will start offering their Prime Video to Amazon Prime members in Japan by September 2015, according to a press release issued by Amazon Japan.
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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.
Gogo's Next Generation In-flight Internet Technology Ready for Takeoff, Gets FAA Clearance
Gogo, the leading provider of in-flight connectivity, has announced that its next generation satellite connectivity service, 2ku, is ready for takeoff, according to a press release issued by Gogo.