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Packer is in discussion to take Crown's assets private

James Packer’s Consolidated Press Holdings is in speculation that it was going to team up with private equity and take parts of Crown Resorts private. The circulated news cause its share price to soar higher and was query by the Australian Stock Exchange.

Dec 21, 2015 01:25 AM EST


Amazon Shuns Selling Hoverboards: Fire Risk Demands for Stringent Implementation of Consumer Act

Amazon, the online sales store has decided to shun selling of self balancing scooters or hoverboards after Trading Standard, Product Safety watchdog confiscated some 15,000 hoverboards, those have been brought to UK for selling. Non compliant UK plugs, faulty chargers and cables have caused fire incidences in UK, USA and Hong Kong. Moreover, faulty design containing lithium ion- powered battery emits radiation that may cause fire and so aircraft have also slapped ban on carrying any sort of self driving scooters.

Dec 18, 2015 05:41 AM EST


Secret Santas pay $484,000 for Walmart layaway shoppers in three states

Mistery Santas gave Christmas gifts to Walmart's shoppers in three states by paying off their layaway orders. The total amount of anonymous donations reached $484,000.

Dec 20, 2015 09:51 PM EST


Fiat Chrysler buys emission credits from rival auto majors

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has purchased 5.5 million emission credits from Toyota and Honda. Another one million credits from Tesla. Fiat Chrysler ended 2014 with a credit balance and without this purchase also, it would have been emission compliant, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency. Fiat Chrysler ranks last in fuel efficiency when compared with rival auto majors.

Dec 20, 2015 09:23 PM EST


Village Doctor in Cambodia Infected 280 People with HIV

Unlicensed doctor infected 280 people in Cambodia with HIV because of reusing the syringe.

Dec 18, 2015 10:15 PM EST


Oracle Profit Forecasts For Q 3, 4: Sluggish Growth Blamed While Currency Woes Predominates

The California based software giant’s profit forecast for the third and fourth quarter has failed touch the Wall Street investors and its price has been observed to fall by 1% in extended trading. Rising concerns over stronger Dollar has been considered as the attributed factor in forecasting while many blames for sluggish growth of its cloud business ignoring its growth figure of 31% during the last quarter.

Dec 18, 2015 05:36 AM EST


Is the Fed hike the silver bullet that can bring economic prosperity back?

The US Federal Reserve has increased the interest rate by quarter percentage. Will it bring back the economy to normal, asked the economists. Purely linking interest rate hike, inflation and oil price drop doesn't serve the purpose., caution economists. There's also associated risks for emerging markets as well, caution economists.

Dec 20, 2015 09:31 PM EST


Orders from Obama Administration: The Colorado Marijuana Lawsuit Rejected by the Supreme Court

Obama administration supports Colorado and asks Supreme Court to reject the neighboring state pleas. The marijuana legalization is supported by the Obama administration in this case.

Dec 17, 2015 09:43 PM EST


Deutsche Wohnen CEO warns Vonovia $10.9 Billion hostile Bid to Fail

Deutsche Wohnen warned its shareholders that the Vonovia SE $10.9 billion hostile takeover on the company will fail.

Dec 17, 2015 09:04 PM EST


U.S. bombing on ISIS oil facilities finally taking toll

US-led bombing on ISIS oil facilities is finally taking effect, bringing the terrorist group’s $500 million a year income from this business down to only a fraction.

Dec 17, 2015 08:12 PM EST


New Zealand Economy grows faster Than Q3 Forecast

New Zealand's economy grew 0.9 percent in the third quarter, faster than what was expected by economists. It was buoyed by greater spending in the manufacturing and retail sector.

Dec 17, 2015 08:09 PM EST


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