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Shire Prepares New Bid for Baxalta, Will Create One of the World's Leading Specialist in Rare Disease if Bid Succeeds
Alibaba Group Founder Jack Ma in Talks to Acquire Stake in Hong Kong Newspaper, Latest Internet Tycoon to Revive Traditional Newspaper
Owner of New Hampshire Waterpark Leaves Slide Tower, Fails to Find Investors
Kevin Dumont, the owner of a water park in New Hampshire, has decided to leave the slide tower after 17 days of chaining himself to the tower, according to a report from ABC News. Dumont ended his quest due to failing health and the lack of a financial investor.
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Apple Planning to Launch Apple Pay in China, Hopes to Launch Electronic-Payment Service before February 8
Apple Inc. is planning to launch its new Apple Pay electronic-payment service in China by next year, people familiar with the discussions told The Wall Street Journal. Apple is hoping to launch the electronic-payment service before February 8, 2016, before China’s Spring Festival Holiday.
Carl Icahn Acquires 7.1 Percent Stake in Xerox, Claims Company Is 'Undervalued'
Carl Icahn has disclosed on Monday that he has accumulated a 7.1 percent stake at Xerox Corporation, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Fiat Chrysler Expands Tuition Assistance to Employee Spouses and Children
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has expanded the free tuition benefit to all its dealership employees nationally, including their spouse and children, according to a report from Fortune.
MB Financial To Acquire American Chartered For Roughly $449 Million, Expands Commercial Banking Business
MB Financial, Inc. has announced in a press release that it will be acquiring American Chartered Bancorp, Inc. for approximately $449 million.
TrueCar Names Chip Perry as New President and CEO, Places Restoring Positive Relationship with Car Dealers as Top Priority
TrueCar, Inc. has announced in a press release that it has named Chip Perry, an online automotive pioneer and long-time industry leader, to be the company’s new president and CEO.
Intel Hires Former Qualcomm Executive To Run Client And Internet Of Things Business, Systems Architecture Group
Intel Corporation has announced in a press release that it has hired former Qualcomm Inc. executive Dr. Venkata “Murthy” Renduchintala.
CVC, Canada Pension Plan Close to Acquiring Petco, Will Acquire Pet Retailer for $4,7 Billion
CVC Capital Partners Ltd., a private equity firm, and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board are nearing a deal to acquire Petco Holdings, Inc., people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The deal will value Petco at $4.7 billion, including debt.
Several Starwood Hotels Infected with Malware, Customer Credit Card Info Breached
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced in a press release that the point of sale systems of some of its hotels in North America was infected with malware.
Alberta, Canada Announces Climate Leadership Plan To Protect Residents' Health
The government of Alberta, Canada has announced in a press release its Climate Leadership Plan that will accelerate the transition from coal to renewable electricity sources, puts a price on carbon pollution, and sets emission limits for oil sands.