Nigerian investment inflow falls by N2.3tn over the past three years
Nigerian investment flow in the previous three years has declined as a result of economic slowdown in the country. Investors lost their confidence in Nigerian economy citing global oil slump.
Mar 07, 2016 9:07 AM EST
Egyptian Billionaire Naguib Sawiris Will Finalize Acquisition of CI Capital Holding by the End of March
The acquisition will create a second largest investment bank in Egypt. Sawiris acquired CI Capital Holding with its investment arm, Orascom Telecom Media and Technology.
French Utility EDF CFO Resigns Possibly For Disagreement With CEO Over £18 Billion Hinkley Point project
Thomas Piquemal, chief financial officer of the French utility EDF has been rumored to resign over disagreement with company CEO. Due to decade low wholesale prices of electricity, the business has been forced to borrow billions of Euros for payment of dividends. Under such financial hardships, Piquemal has suggested to wait at least three years in finalizing the project plan.
Rob Mundy opens a new online research platform for investors
Rob Mundy, a former stock research expert, has launched Research Tree, an online investment research platform designed for private investors. With this new achievement, Rob Mundy aims to create a better source of information for online investors.
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PSE To Formulate Market Friendly Laws Facilitating DDS Transactions
PSE has been seeking comments and suggestions on its proposed law for transactions of DDS. The procured comments and suggestions will be evaluated while drafting the rule, aiming to reflect market demands. Comments and suggestions may be sent up to March 22.
Mar 07, 2016 8:59 AM EST
Old Mutual Reportedly Planning to Split Into Several Units, The Company Stated It's Considering All Options
Giant South Africa-based international banking group Old Mutual has stated that they are considering all options as a result of a strategic review. Many believe that the group is planning to split itself into several business units.
Mar 07, 2016 8:55 AM EST
'Little Ripper', A $200,000 Helicopter Drone That Will Guard Australian Coastlines Against Shark Attack
Australian lifeguards will get a help from 'Little Ripper' to detect shark presence along New South Wales' coastlines with its aerial view using infrared cameras. The project costs $200,000 where Westpac sponsors the trial for the search and rescue operations.
Mar 01, 2016 9:00 AM EST
Danske Bank Cuts Jobs For Adapting With Post Crisis Landscape
Danske Bank has reportedly spent $60 million against its workforce compared with a year earlier. Meanwhile, the bank company has recently achieved an average ‘buy’ rating from most of the analysts. To retain the achievement with further upgrading, the bank has adopted cost cutting measures which include job cuts in 46 positions of mostly the IT portfolio.
Mar 01, 2016 8:57 AM EST
WhatsApp Will Stop Its Services for BlackBerry, Nokia, Older Androids and Windows
Facebook’s WhatsApp announced that they will stop supporting older mobile platforms, including BlackBerry, Nokia, as well as older Android and Windows operating systems. The decision would allow the app to further improve its features beyond older smartphones’ capabilities.
Mar 01, 2016 8:55 AM EST
Israeli investment firms get $665 million in 2016
Israel is witnessing an increasing number of new venture capital (VC) firms coming up. The country registered an inflow of $665 million VC funding during the first two months of the year. Unfazed with the recent market crash, the funds inflows continue for Israel startups.
Mar 01, 2016 8:53 AM EST
Marathon Oil plans to sell shares through public offering
Marathon Oil announced its intention to sell 135 million of common shares through a public offering. The ongoing slump in the global oil industry has led many oil firms to undertake the cost-cutting strategy to keep hold of their cash level.
Mar 01, 2016 8:48 AM EST
Converse Revealed New Concepts and Approach in Chuck II Reflective Print Collection
Converse is adopting a new approach to update its Chuck Taylor shoes. The shoemaker revealed its newest Chuck II Reflective Print collection with an improvement in functionality and visual features to offer users a brand-new style and experience.
Mar 01, 2016 8:46 AM EST
Google To Glorify Consumer Friendly Image with 'Chrome for Work Assist' and 'Chromecast Audio'
Recently, Google has released video demonstrating operations of its Chromecast Audio featured by popular actors. On Monday, Google has announced another feature, 'Chrome for Work Assist', which offers 24/7 phone and email based customer support for businesses. Through these efforts, Google is probably trying to glorify its image as a consumer friendly entity.
Mar 01, 2016 8:44 AM EST
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Shares Plunges After SEC Investigation
Canadian pharmaceutical company shares dropped 18% on Monday, as the company admitted being under investigation by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mar 01, 2016 8:42 AM EST
Data Showed More Tech Workers Are Leaving Silicon Valley
Cities like Austin, Texas, and Seattle, and Seattle have become a new target for tech workers. They are areas in which the tech startups are increasing in large number.
Mar 01, 2016 8:41 AM EST
Puerto Rico Desperately Needs US Help to Handle Debt
Puerto Rico, the island territory of U.S. is in the crisis due to its surmounting debt. Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla repeated the island's debt will lead to moratorium.
Mar 01, 2016 8:40 AM EST
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