Alibaba, Tencent Holdings to Fund Didi Kuaidi $1 Billion
Did Kuaidi, the largest ride-hailing service in China is about to raise $1 billion the same amount that Uber spent last year for its expansion. It is going to be a tough competition for both companies since they are being backed up by other large companies such as Alibaba and Tencent Holdings Inc.
Feb 28, 2016 5:36 AM EST
Hedge Funds Supported China Car Rental eHi
Hedge funds are favoring eHi Car Services Ltd (NASDAQ:EHIC) stocks. Many hedge funds are reportedly increasing their collective stake in the China's car rental company.
Zoopla sets new record as 58mln homebuyers visits in January 2016
British property website Zoopla has set a new record in attracting more number of visitors to its webpage. About 58 million visits to Zoopla website and app by homebuyers was recorded in January 2016. Zoopla has announced better than forecast results for 2015.
Google unveils AMP to fasten loading time of news article on mobile devices
Google introduces AMP project to fasten the loading of news articles on mobile screen. Unlike the traditional web pages, AMP pages consume less power.
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Group of Canadian and Kuwaiti Investors Bought The London City Airport for £2 Billion, Raise Concerns Over Possible Airport Charges Raise
The London City Airport has now new owners as a group of investors led by Canadian pension plan acquire the facility for £2 billion. Some expressed a concern over the airport’s plan to expand the service, also over the high price that could cause the new owners to increase airport charges.
Feb 26, 2016 8:40 AM EST
Exxon may face downgrading by Moody's amid bleak oil prices
Exxon Mobil Corp may lose credit rating from Moody's Investors Service. Moody's on Thursday lowered its outlook for Exxon from stable to negative. Exxon is suffering from cash flows in the wake of continuous drop in oil prices.
Feb 26, 2016 8:34 AM EST
UK's Finance Minister pushes G20 against Brexit
UK's Finance Minister George Osborne may take leverage of Group of 20 to support Britain to stay with the European Union (EU). G20 meeting is being held on 26-27 February in Shanghai. Brexit may be a major outcome at the G20 finance ministers meeting.
Feb 26, 2016 8:31 AM EST
Singapore's GDP increases 1.8% in Q4, 2015 growth at 2%
Singapore's GDP has increased 1.8 % in the fourth quater in 2015. For the full year of 2015, it has increased 2%.
Feb 26, 2016 8:28 AM EST
New Li-Fi Technology Will Provide Internet At the Speed of Light
LiFi technology, an abbreviation of Light Fidelity transfer data using light from LED bulb. It will enable users to download 23 DVDs in one second
Feb 26, 2016 8:25 AM EST
Natural HR Software Startup Received Early Stage Investment from Midven
The Birmingham-based company focused on developing cloud-based HR software. An area which rarely attracted software startups.
Feb 26, 2016 8:22 AM EST
Oppo Introduces Super Vooc Flash, The Ultra Fast Charging Technology
Oppo has unveiled Super Vooc Flash, the ultra fast charging device, during Barcelona Mobile World Congress. No compatible device has been suggested in the introductory session which indicates the device is still in the prototype stage. The Oppo device is claimed to be superior since it diminishes the risk of overheating and can operate in a lower voltage.
Feb 26, 2016 8:19 AM EST
Louisiana Public Service Commission Rejected Macquarie's Move to Acquire Public Utility Cleco Power LLC
State regulator rejected a $4.85 billion dollar acquisition of utility power company Cleco to Macquarie Group on Wednesday. The regulator said that the acquisition did not serve the best interest of the customers.
Feb 25, 2016 8:39 AM EST
Swiss Drilling Company Transocean Posts Profit Despite Poor Oil Price
Transocean's fourth quarter earnings exceeded the analysts' earnings estimate amid the ongoing fall in the oil market. The company managed to post a quarterly profit of $617 million by reducing its operating costs.
Feb 25, 2016 8:37 AM EST
New Zealand can sustain low inflation according to Finance Minister Bill English
According to Bill English, New Zealand can sustain low inflation as the central bank aim to reduce borrowing costs, if needed. New Zealand is hoping to achieve economic stability amid the global financial crisis.
Feb 25, 2016 8:34 AM EST
Dollar rising as Nikkei further moves up
US dollar against Yen is rising as renewed buying support is propelling Japan's Nikkei index upwards. The priority shift among some investors from traditional safety net of Japanese currency to equities was the major reason on Nikkei's rise. The market players are eagerly waiting for the outcome of G-20 meeting this weekend in Shanghai.
Feb 25, 2016 8:32 AM EST
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 8:30 AM EST
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