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Brian Moynihan to Keep Chairman and CEO Title, 63% of Bank of America Shareholders Approve
Coca-Cola Spent More than $118 Million on Health Research over 5 Years, Support Solutions for Public Health Issues
Sandy Douglass, the president of Coca-Cola North America said in a transparency statement that the company had spent $118.6 million in funding research for health-related issues.
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Jaunt Raises $65 Million to make VR a Reality for Audiences Worldwide, Walt Disney among Investors
Jaunt, the leading company in pioneering cinematic virtual reality (VR) today, has announced in a press release that it has raised an additional $65 million from its series C funding.
Washington to Set Carbon Pollution Limits, Targets Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitters
The Washington Department of Ecology is writing a new rule that would reduce the greenhouse gasses being produced by the state’s biggest polluters, according to a press release issued by the Ecology Department.
Starwood Announces Merger with Colony American, Creates Best in Class Single-Family Rental Company
Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust has announced in a press release that it will be merging with Colony American Homes in a stock-for-stock transaction.
Macy's to Hire 85,000 Seasonal Associates, Fewer Compared to Last Year
Macy’s, Inc. is planning to hire approximately 85,000 seasonal associates for the upcoming holiday season at its Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores, call centers, distribution centers, online fulfillment centers nationwide, according to a press release issued by Macy’s.
Duke Energy Reaches Settlement with Key Consumer Groups in Indiana, Agree Not to Bill Consumers $85 Million
Duke Energy Corp. has announced in a press release that it has reached a settlement agreement with key Indiana consumer groups regarding its operating cost at its Edwardsport coal gasification power plant.
Volkswagen CEO Sorry for Deception, to Stop Sales of Vehicles Involved in Issue
Martin Winterkorn, the CEO of Volkswagen AG, apologized two days after U.S. authorities found out they deceived consumers with the emission testing result of its diesel vehicles, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Dialog Semi to Acquire Atmel for $4.6 Billion, Diversifies Customer Base
Dialog Semiconductor has announced in a press release that it will be acquiring Atmel Corporation in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $4.6 billion.
NRG Energy Aims to Transform Renewable Energy Business As Standalone Unit, Part of Reorganization
NRG Energy, Inc. has said that it would focus more on its traditional power-generation business and moving its solar-power business into a separate unit, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Pinterest Achieves New Milestone, Reaches 100 Million Active Online Users
Pinterest, an online bookmarking site, has just achieved a major milestone on Wednesday, according to a report from CNET.




