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Chesapeake Energy posts Q4 loss on heavy write-down

Oklahoma-based Chesapeake Energy has posted losses over $14 billion for 2015 and a net loss of $2.23 billion or $3.36 a share for the fourth quarter. The major reason for deep loss was writing down value of oil and gas fields in the wake of prolonged lower oil prices. However, the loss was better than the market forecast.

Feb 25, 2016 08:30 AM EST


New Jersey Biotech Startup Visikol Received $500,000 Investment from Foundation Venture Group

Visikol Inc is a biotech company with focused on tissue visualization. On Tuesday, the company has secured a commitment from Foundation Venture Capital Group

Feb 25, 2016 08:27 AM EST


Alberta's economy continues to shrink over uncertainty in oil market

The economy in Alberta will continue to shrink for the next two years amid weak crude prices globally. The province's shortfall in 2017 -2017 is anticipated to outstrip the October outlook by almost $5 billion.

Feb 25, 2016 08:20 AM EST


Ford Announced Plan to Triple Investment on Semi-Automous Driving Technologies Leading Up To Driverless Cars

Ford announced that the company will devote more resources to develop semi-autonomous driving technologies, as they aim to invest triple the amount of investment in the technologies. Some of Ford's cars already have some semi-autonomous technology in them, as with the updated version of Ford Kuga unveiled along with the announcement.

Feb 24, 2016 09:34 AM EST


American Fruits and Flavors Acquired by Monster Beverages for $690 Million

It was agreed that Monster Beverages will take over on American Fruits and Flavors, its leading supplier of fruit concentrares, flavors and mixes. The beverage company paid $690 million for the acquisition. Since 1990's the two companies have been working together.

Feb 24, 2016 09:30 AM EST


Mark Zuckerberg Supports Apple, Strongly Opposes Creating Backdoors For Law Enforcers

The US government has appeared in a row with Apple centering unlocking of encrypted data of an iPhone allegedly used by a terrorist. Apple opposes the demand citing creation of backdoors for the law enforcers, may lead to a potential abuse. Supporting Apple stand, Mark Zuckerberg has pledged playing due rolls in its fight while addressing in the Mobile World Congress on Monday.

Feb 24, 2016 09:18 AM EST


Venture Capital Investment in Space Startups Surged in 2015

Based on a report from defense and aerospace consulting firm there was a huge increase for investment in space travel during 2015. Space startup investment in last year were accounted two-third of the 15 years in total.

Feb 24, 2016 09:16 AM EST


Williams Cos. puts Canadian operations on the block for $1 billion

Williams Cos has decided to offload its Canadian operations for $1 billion. It is hoping to put it on the block in next week. In fact, it has already appointed two investment banks to oversee the sale process.

Feb 24, 2016 09:13 AM EST


Bank of England has many choices to boost Britain's economy according to Governor Mark Carney

Bank of England has many choices to boost Britain's economy. The bank may slack its financial policy on fears that the country may exit the European Union.

Feb 24, 2016 09:11 AM EST


American International Group, Inc. Reported Larger Than Expected Net Loss of $1.8 Billion in Q4 2015

American International Group, Inc. reported a bigger quarterly loss than expected. The company was hurt by weak underwriting and investment return. The big loss in Q4 made its full year income dropped by more than 70%

Feb 23, 2016 09:59 AM EST


Reddit Enhancement Suite (RES) Secures $10 Million Investment Capital From ORIX Ventures

2015 appears as the most successful business year ever from RES context. It has touched several milestones while being acknowledged as the Best of VMworld 2015 Europe. The browser extension provider has received $10 million from ORIX Ventures to accelerate its penetration into the emerging market.

Feb 23, 2016 09:57 AM EST


AT&T to spend $10 billion to expand its business solutions for customers worldwide

AT&T on Monday announced its intention to spend about $10 billion in order to provide its "integrated solutions" for enterprises globally. The company is also testing its 5G broadband services at enterprises and homes.

Feb 23, 2016 09:51 AM EST


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