19 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Vivendi sheds broadband unit for nearly $10 bln.
Vivendi sheds broadband unit for nearly $10 bln.
Vivendi sealed a deal to sell its Brazilian broadband unit to Spain’s Telefonica in a nearly $10 billion deal.
19 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks: Futures higher as Fed rate view holds
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks: Futures higher as Fed rate view holds
U.S. stocks were set to gain on Friday, on the heels of a record-setting session and on the continued view the Fed won’t be rushing to hike rates after its bond-buying program ends.
19 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Siemens to offer $6.1B for Dresser Rand: Report
Siemens to offer $6.1B for Dresser Rand: Report
Siemens plans to offer more than $6.1 billion for U.S. compressor and turbine maker Dresser-Rand, Germany’s Manager Magazin said on Friday.
19 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Marsh on Monday: Common sense won the Scotland referendum
Marsh on Monday: Common sense won the Scotland referendum
Common sense won in Scotland, writes David Marsh.
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19 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: Regulators probe Goldman’s internship program
The Wall Street Journal: Regulators probe Goldman’s internship program
SEC is examining whether perks were offered in a bid for business.
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19 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Wall Street Journal: SAP to acquire Concur Technologies in $8.3 billion deal
The Wall Street Journal: SAP to acquire Concur Technologies in $8.3 billion deal
German software giant SAP agrees to buy Concur Technologies in a deal valued at $8.3 billion, the largest in SAP’s history.
19 September, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Scotland Referendum: Who Voted How And Why?
The Scotland Referendum: Who Voted How And Why?
The following post-referendum poll from Lord Ashcroft does a good summary of who voted how and why. However, the most telling distinction is the following:
- Voters aged 16-17: YES: 71%; NO: 29%
- Voters aged 65+: YES: 27%; NO: 73%
How will last night’s vote look like in 5, 10 or 15 years when today’s 17 year olds are Scotland’s prime demographic?