The New York Times

The New York Times Acquires Podcast Company Serial Productions
M&A

The New York Times Acquires Podcast Company Serial Productions

The company is also entering a strategic alliance with the radio program "This American Life."
By Lauren Muskett | July 23, 2020
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Unilever Acquires Dollar Shave Club
Mergers & Acquisitions

Unilever Acquires Dollar Shave Club

Unilever gains a potent database of male buying habits, as well as a powerful internet direct-sales model, for $1 billion.
By Christopher Hosford | July 20, 2016
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Durable Goods Disappoint
The Economy

Durable Goods Disappoint

Durable goods orders fell 1.4% in February, a significant variance from economists' median forecast of a rise of 0.2%.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 25, 2015
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Square Rolls Out Business Payment Service
Technology

Square Rolls Out Business Payment Service

“Individuals aren’t the only ones who don’t like checks,” the company said. “They’re inconvenient for businesses too."
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 23, 2015
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Philips Plans to IPO Lighting Unit
M&A

Philips Plans to IPO Lighting Unit

The proceeds of the spin-off will be used to “increase growth and drive profitability through ... disciplined capital allocation," the Dutch company said.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 19, 2015
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Fed Still Biding Its Time on Interest Rate Hike
The Economy

Fed Still Biding Its Time on Interest Rate Hike

FOMC members also cut their median projections for the central bank's key interest rate to 0.625% for 2015 and 1.875% for 2016.
By Matthew Heller | March 18, 2015
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China Expects Tech Companies to Disclose Source Code
The Cloud

China Expects Tech Companies to Disclose Source Code

U.S. business groups are calling on China to postpone the government's new draconian cyber-security rules for tech vendors.
By Matthew Heller | January 29, 2015
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SEC Official Sees ‘Positive Change’ in Private Equity Firms
Risk & Compliance

SEC Official Sees ‘Positive Change’ in Private Equity Firms

"Transparency has improved markedly" at private equity firms, says the commission's head of private funds compliance inspections.
By Matthew Heller | January 23, 2015
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Tech Giants Reach Deal to Settle ‘No Poaching’ Suit
Technology

Tech Giants Reach Deal to Settle ‘No Poaching’ Suit

Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe Systems to settle class-action lawsuit over secret agreements to keep their hands off each other's workforces.
By Matthew Heller | January 14, 2015
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Mobile Payment Spending to Reach $142B by 2019
The Cloud

Mobile Payment Spending to Reach $142B by 2019

"Tremendous investments and experimentation," like Apple Pay, will drive fast growth in in-person payments, says Forrester.
By Matthew Heller | November 18, 2014
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