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AmerisourceBergen to Acquire PharMEDium for $2.575 Billion, Expands Company's Service Offerings for Health Systems
Skyworks to Buy PMC-Sierra for $2 Billion, Expands Product Portfolio, Customer Base, End Market Applications
Rolls-Royce Invests Nearly $600 Million in Facilities in Indianapolis, Modernize Manufacturing, Conduct Technology Research
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc is investing close to $600 million in the company’s facilities in Indianapolis to ensure that Indiana remains a leader in the aerospace industry for decades to come, according to a press release issued by Rolls-Royce. The investment is for the modernization of the manufacturing operations and to conduct technology research.
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AMD to Cut about 5% of Total Workforce, Part of Restructuring Plan
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) will cut approximately 5 percent of its total global workforce as part of its restructuring plan, according to a regulatory filing by the company.
PBF Energy to Acquire Torrance Refinery for $537.5 Million, Increases its Total Througput Capacity
PBF Energy Inc. has announced in a press release that it will be purchasing the Torrance refinery and its related logistics assets from ExxonMobil for $537.5 million. The acquisition increases PBF Energy’s total throughput capacity to approximately 900,000 barrels per day.
Axel Springer to Acquire Minority Stake in Thrillist Media, Part of Strategy to Broaden Global Reach
Axel Springer SE has announced in a press release its intention to acquire a minority stake in Thrillist Media Group, a leading digital media company and lifestyle destination for millennial men who are based in New York City.
Twitter Expands Availability of Buy Button, Allows Millions of Merchants to Sell Products Through Tweets
Twitter Inc. has announced in a blog post a new partnership with three e-commerce platform that will expand the availability of its Buy Now button. The new partnership allows millions of merchants to sell a product through a tweet.
Target Expands Price-Matching Policy, Match Online Prices of 29 Retailers, Marks Big Step for US Retailer
Target Corp. will be expanding its price-matching policy and match the online prices of 29 retailers, up from five, according to a report from the StarTribune. The change in policy marks a big step for the retail company.
Exelon, Pepco Asked Regulators to Reconsider Merger, Working with District of Columbia Government to Reach Settlement
Exelon Corporation and Pepco Holdings, Inc. have filed a request for the Public Service Commission (PSC) of the District of Columbia to reconsider their merger, according to a press release issued by Exelon. Both companies are working with the District of Columbia government to reach a settlement agreement.
Amazon to Expand Office Space in Detroit, Build Technology Hub, Hire New Employees
Amazon.com, Inc. is planning to expand its office space and build a technology hub in Detroit, according to a report from The Detroit News. The online retail giant will also be hiring full-time, high-tech employees to fill the position that will be opened by the new office.
NBCUniversal Buys 51% Stake in Universal Studios Japan for $1.5 Billion, Part of Strategy to Expand Theme Park Business
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced in a press release that they are purchasing a 51 percent ownership in Universal Studios Japan in a recapitalization transaction valued at ¥183 billion or $1.5 billion.
Facebook Introduces New Updates to Help Advertisers, Showcases Strength in Mobile
Facebook, Inc. has announced in a news release that it is offering new updates for businesses who want to advertise on the social network.
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