African tech startups cater to continent's needs
African startups, addressing overlooked needs, are putting the spotlight on a burgeoning tech scene, despite challenges like inequality and limited digitalization.
May 31, 2024
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Blackstone acquires pet care app Rover in $2.3 billion all-cash deal
Private equity giant Blackstone will acquire the pet care app Rover in an all-cash deal valued at $2.3 billion, the companies announced Wednesday.
Nov 29, 2023
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Wizz Air orders 75 more Airbus A321neos
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has ordered another 75 A321neo aircraft, Airbus said Wednesday, in a deal worth $10 billion at list prices.
Aug 2, 2023
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German software giant SAP sells US subsidiary Qualtrics
German software giant SAP said Monday it has sold its American subsidiary Qualtrics to a consortium led by US and Canadian investment firms for $7.7 billion.
Mar 13, 2023
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UnitedHealth, Amazon are among bidders for Signify
Signify Health Inc. soared the most since its shares started trading last year as UnitedHealth Group Inc., Amazon.com Inc., CVS Health Corp. and Option Care Health Inc. competed to acquire the home-health technology and services ...
Aug 22, 2022
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Toshiba pauses spin-off plan, weighs going private
Troubled Japanese conglomerate Toshiba has said it is suspending its plan to split into two after last month's shareholder vote against the idea and will now weigh the possibility of going private.
Apr 8, 2022
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Toshiba sets March date for vote on spin-off plan
Japanese conglomerate Toshiba said Monday it would hold an extraordinary meeting of shareholders on March 24 to vote on its plan to spin off its devices unit.
Feb 14, 2022
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Car Capital scores $150 million in backing for its instant car loan approval technology
A large New York private equity firm is providing a $150 million credit line over the next three years to a Grapevine, Texas startup that makes it easier for auto dealers to make instant vehicle loans, regardless of credit ...
Jan 13, 2022
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RCN Chicago rebranding as Astound Broadband, joining co-owned regional cable providers under national banner
There's a new name in Chicago cable.
Jan 13, 2022
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Japan's Toshiba to split into three firms
Storied Japanese conglomerate Toshiba will split into three companies, it said Friday, following a campaign by investors to boost the firm's shares after a period of enormous upheaval.
Nov 9, 2021
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