Google buys startup that summarizes online content
Google has bought Wavii, a Seattle startup behind an application that condenses online content for time-pressed Web surfers.
Internet
Apr 26, 2013
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Verizon profit falls 30 pct on restructuring costs
(AP) -- Verizon Communications Inc. reported a 30 percent drop in third-quarter earnings Monday as it couldn't sign up enough new subscribers to offset higher costs from laying off workers and absorbing an acquisition.
Business
Oct 26, 2009
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CenturyLink 3Q net income falls as expenses rise
(AP) -- Phone company CenturyLink Inc. says its third-quarter net income fell as rising operating expenses related to its April acquisition of larger phone company Qwest overshadowed increased revenue.
Business
Nov 2, 2011
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Facebook acquires mobile app maker Acrylic
The engineer behind Canadian startup Acrylic said Friday that he was closing up his one-man shop and joining the design team at leading social network Facebook.
Internet
Jul 21, 2012
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Over-confident CEOs can put companies at risk, research shows
CEOs need to demonstrate strong leadership and good decision-making skills, but CEOs with over-confidence can involve their companies in riskier ventures and put investors' funds at risk, according to a new study from the ...
Economics & Business
Jul 9, 2013
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Broadcom eyes mega-deal for US chip rival Qualcomm: reports
Shares of Qualcomm jumped nearly 13 percent Friday after unconfirmed media reports said rival computer chip giant Broadcom may make an unsolicited takeover bid.
Business
Nov 3, 2017
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Google's $700 million ITA buy cleared with conditions (Update)
Google's entry into the online travel sector was cleared for takeoff Friday as the US Justice Department gave the green light to its $700 million purchase of flight data company ITA Software.
Business
Apr 8, 2011
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Intel, an infrequent acquirer, snaps up Wind River (Update)
(AP) -- Intel Corp. is biting off its biggest acquisition in nearly a decade with an $884 million takeover of Wind River Systems Inc., a software maker with a colorful past.
Business
Jun 4, 2009
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Intel buys McAfee for $7.7B in push beyond PCs (Update 3)
(AP) -- Talk about a new meaning for "Intel Inside." Intel Corp. wants to be inside your television. And your cell phone. And your car. And pretty much any other device that could one day connect to the Internet and require ...
Business
Aug 19, 2010
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Google gets Episodic in fifth acquisition of year
(AP) -- Google is bringing in some extra help for its YouTube video service with the acquisition of another startup.
Internet
Apr 3, 2010
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