China Bars U.S. Tech Firms From Its Government List

Posted by David Arnold on Feb 26th, 2015

The central government of China has dropped a number of top technology companies from the United States, including Apple and Cisco, from its list of products approved for purchases by the state, amidst a growing rift about cyber space... More »

Valeant Nearing Deal to Acquire Salix for $10 Billion

Posted by David Arnold on Feb 22nd, 2015

Valeant Pharmaceuticals, the drug maker based in Canada is closing in a deal to purchase Salix Pharmaceuticals the gastrointestinal drug maker for an estimated $10 billion. A deal, said those close to the situation, could be announced... More »

AT&T Adds on Privacy Charge for High Speed

Posted by David Arnold on Feb 21st, 2015

For a price of $70 per month, subscribers can enjoy the ultrafast, fiber optic Internet access from AT&T. For another $29 per month, subscribers can avoid being tracked by the system. AT&T introduced a one gigabit per second... More »

Nestle USA Removing All Artificial Ingredients

Posted by David Arnold on Feb 18th, 2015

The consumer craving for more natural and healthier ingredients has spread to junk food, as Nestle SA announced it would remove the artificial colors and flavors from its Butterfinger and Crunch candy bars as well as other chocolates... More »

Goodyear Posts Quarter and Full Year Numbers

Posted by David Arnold on Feb 17th, 2015

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company reported its results for the 2014 fourth quarter as well as full year. CEO and chairman Richard Kramer said the company had delivered a record operating income for the full year by successfully... More »

Pinterest Ends Affiliate Links, Prepares for Buy Button

Posted by David Arnold on Feb 16th, 2015

Pinterest, the site for social networking is banning the affiliate links and the redirects it allowed, according to an online watchdog site. The news comes as rumors have surfaced that Pinterest is planning to launch its own buy button... More »

Pernod Ricard Sees Flat Profits on Consumption Crackdown in China

Posted by David Arnold on Feb 12th, 2015

Pernod Ricard announced that its last six months of operating profit in 2014 remained flat as the drinks group based in Paris contended with the government of China’s crackdown on consumption. The second largest spirits company in... More »

Yelp Acquires Eat24 the Food Delivery Service

Posted by David Arnold on Feb 11th, 2015

Yelp the review website has purchased Eat24, a food delivery service online that allows users to order food from over 20,000 restaurants in more than 1,500 cities across the U.S. Shares of the company based in San Francisco were up... More »

Advantages of IT Outsourcing to Ukraine

Posted by Matt Smith on Feb 8th, 2015

Most business persons will agree that IT outsourcing plays a crucial role when it come to a sensible business management. IT outsourcing is a good chance to find reliable business partners, as well as save or cut down company’s expenses. Ukraine... More »

China Trade Surplus Hits New Record on Falling Exports

Posted by David Arnold on Feb 8th, 2015

The slumping economy in China hit trade hard during January, as both exports and imports were worse than had been anticipated. The monthly trade surplus increased to $60 billion, which set a new record. Exports from China dropped 3.3%... More »

First Ubuntu Smartphone to Be Launched

Posted by David Arnold on Feb 7th, 2015

The world’s first smartphone by Ubuntu the BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Phone goes on sale Monday February 9 in Europe, after years of delays and false starts followed by broken promises. The phone will have a QHD display of 4.5 inches,... More »

Alcatel-Lucent Bolsters Profit through Internet Routing

Posted by David Arnold on Feb 6th, 2015

Alcatel-Lucent announced on Friday that its profit for the fourth quarter was increased by rising sales and cost controls at its business of Internet routing that is high margin. That put the company on track for free, positive cash... More »

AstraZeneca Acquiring Respiratory Drug Segment from Actavis

Posted by David Arnold on Feb 5th, 2015

AstraZeneca announced it was paying $600 million for the rights to the brand respiratory drugs segment of Actavis in North America, as the drug maker reported a drop in profits for the fourth quarter that was steeper that was expected. The... More »

How to Make a Website Popular

Posted by Matt Smith on Feb 3rd, 2015

Introduction Websites have become a traditional source of income, information and ways to advertise. For one to be able to conquer this vast competition, you have to be smart moving quickly with the times. Due to lack of Knowledge... More »

Intel to Buy Lantiq

Posted by David Arnold on Feb 2nd, 2015

Intel has entered into an agreement to purchase Lantiq the German network chipmaker for an amount that was not disclosed. Intel is seeking to expand its range of different chips used in gadgets that are Internet-connected, said the... More »

newoldstamp: Simple Way to Create Email Signature

Posted by Matt Smith on Feb 1st, 2015

Everyone will agree that every letter should be finished with a signature. This essential letter component helps to deliver needed information to the sender and promote yourself with every email you send. Signature is an inseparable... More »

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