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Cancer Genetics Announces Agreement to Acquire Response Genetics, Expands its National Sales and Service Footprint
Google Announces Plan for New Operating Structure, Creates New Company Called Alphabet
Google, Inc. has just announced the creation of a new company called Alphabet, as part of its plan for a new operating structure that will make Google cleaner and more accountable, according to a blog post in Google by Larry Page, CEO and co-founder of Google.
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Groupon Announced Investment of Sequoia to its Indian Arm, Unit to be Renamed Nearbuy
Groupon Inc. has just announced the investment of Sequoia Capital, a private equity firm, to its Indian unit, Groupon India, according to a press release issued by the company.
Walmart to Reduce Operating Hours at Six of its 24/7 Stores, Better Prepare the Store for Customers the Next Day
Six Walmart Supercenters that has operated for 24 hours will reduce its working hours by six, from 6 a.m. to 12 midnight, by the end of August, according to a report from The Advertiser.
Japan's Sumitomo Negotiating to Acquire US's Symetra, Would Boost Overseas Growth
Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, a Japanese insurance company, is in talks to acquire U.S.’s Symetra Financial Corporation for about $3.1 billion, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
GameStop Grants $100,000 To 40 Recipients Of 'Power To The Scholars' Scholarship Program
American video game retailer GameStop has announced that it will grant $100,000 in scholarship money to 40 recipients of its "Power to the Scholars" program.
JetBlue Appoints Steve Priest To Vice President Of Structural Programs Position
JetBlue has appointed Steve Priest, former Senior Vice President for British Airways, to the position of VP of Structural Programs on Monday.
Twitter Board Considering Changes To Make Directors More Diverse, May Include Exit of Costolo
The board of directors of Twitter, Inc. is considering a shakeup that may include the exit of Dick Costolo, former chief executive officer of Twitter, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
ValueAct has Taken a Stake at AmEx, Considers Seeking Changes for the Credit Card Issuer
ValueAct Capital Management has accumulated a stake at American Express (AmEx), worth $1 billion, people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg.
Keurig to Cut 200 Jobs in Vermont, 130 More in Other Locations Following Disappointing Sales
Keurig Green Mountain will cut 200 jobs in Vermont state, 130 more in other locations following the disappointing sales of the company, according to a report from the Chron.
Capital One Nears Deal to Acquire GE's Health Finance Unit, The Sale is Part of GE's Plan to Divest
Capital One Finance Corporation, a credit card lender, is in exclusive talks to acquire General Electric’s U.S. healthcare finance unit for about $10 billion, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.