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Micron to Acquire Remaining Shares of Inotera Memories, to Utilize Company's Full Financial, Operational Benefits
UBM Reportedly Hoping To Sell PR Newswire to Cision for $841 Million As Part Of 'Events First' Strategy
UBM plc, one of the world’s leading B2B events organizers, has announced in a press release that it will be selling PR Newswire to Cision, a business controlled by GTCR Canyon Holdings, for $841 million.
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Ford Tests Ride-Hailing Service, Looks To Decongest Traffic And Make Public Transit More Accessible
Ford Motor Company has announced in a press release that it is piloting the Dynamic Shuttle service, an on-demand ride sharing service, for its employees to use around its Dearborn, Michigan campus.
Dow Chemical And DuPont in Advanced Talks to Merge, Combined Worth Estimated At $120 Billion
Dow Chemical Co. and DuPont Co. are already in advanced talks for a merger and deal could be announced in the coming days, people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.
FLIR To Provide Thermal Imaging Technology To DJI's Drones To Assist Police, Firefighters, Farmers
FLIR Systems, Inc. has announced in a press release that they are collaborating with DJI Innovations, a leader in the drone industry, in which FLIR’s thermal imaging technology will be used DJI’s drones.
Walmart Introduces Walmart Pay: Is This The Beginning Of The End For MCX's CurrentC Payment System?
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has introduced Walmart Pay, a fast, easy and secure way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart stores, according to a news release issued this week by the company.
Faraday Future Vows To Invest $1 Billion For New Production Facility in Nevada, Add 4,500 Jobs
Faraday Future, a new electric vehicle and future mobility startup company, has said in a letter published in the company’s website that they have selected North Las Vegas, Nevada for its $1 billion facility.
AccorHotels To Acquire 3 Iconic Hotel Brands, Enhancing Company's Footprint In Luxury Segment
AccorHotels has announced in a press release that it will be acquiring FRHI Holdings Ltd., the parent of Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissotel hotel brands.
Boeing Schedules 1st Flight Test For New 737 MAX 8 For Early Next Year
The Boeing Co. has announced in a press release the completion of the final assembly of its first 737 MAX 8, which rolled out of the company’s factory in Renton, Wash. on Nov. 30. The new airplane is on schedule for its first test flight in early 2016.
Didi Kuaidi Hires Jerry Yang As Senior Adviser, Apparently Hoping To Strengthen its Tech Alliance
Didi Kuaidi, the largest car-hailing app in China, has just appointed Jerry Yang, co-founder of Yahoo, to its board as senior advisor, according to a report from Techcrunch.
EU Slaps Qualcomm With Antitrust Charges, Company Accused Of Exclusivity Payments, Predatory Pricing
The European Commission has charged Qualcomm Incorporated with abusing its dominant position in the worldwide markets for 3G and 4G based chipsets, according to a press release issued by the Commission.