16 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Philips to buy medical device maker Volcano for $1.2 billion including debt
Philips to buy medical device maker Volcano for $1.2 billion including debt
Philips will acquire Volcano Corp , a U.S.-based medical device maker, for $1.2 billion including debt, to expand in the image-guided therapy market. Philips will offer $18 per share for Volcano, the companies …
16 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on The Margin: Reggie Miller’s fuzzy math: MJ was 10x better than Kobe Bryant
The Margin: Reggie Miller’s fuzzy math: MJ was 10x better than Kobe Bryant
Just a few days after Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan to take the third spot on the National Basketball Association’s all-time scoring list, one of their common foes took to the airwaves to discuss the two legends.
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16 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Currencies: Dollar higher against yen as Nikkei advances
Currencies: Dollar higher against yen as Nikkei advances
A rebound in Japan stocks boosts the dollar against the yen as the market waits for the Fed meeting.
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16 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 2014 warmest year in Europe since 1500s
2014 warmest year in Europe since 1500s
Climate change is very likely to have helped make 2014 Europe’s warmest year since the 1500s, scientists have found.
16 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on US puts hefty duties on solar goods from China, Taiwan
US puts hefty duties on solar goods from China, Taiwan
The U.S. confirmed steep import duties on solar products from China and Taiwan on Tuesday.
16 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Asia Markets: Asian shares edge up
Asia Markets: Asian shares edge up
Stocks in Asia edge higher after a volatile session overseas, but analysts warn that gains could be short lived as investors watch out for the U.S.
16 December, 2014 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China’s Baidu confirms investment Uber taxi service
China’s Baidu confirms investment Uber taxi service
Chinese Internet giant Baidu Inc confirmed on Wednesday it is buying a stake in fast-growing international car-hailing service Uber.