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Digital Assets and Estate planning

The digitization of our world has had profound impacts on every industry regardless of its operational model. For private citizens, daily life is now filled with digital norms like internet banking, social media, streamed entertainment, and even health consultations. One facet that remains somewhat murky though is legal implications. In many cases, the rapid development and uptake of digital technology has happened so quickly that … Continue reading Digital Assets and Estate planning

Mark Doerr
Analysis, BioTech, Commodities, Consumer Goods, Diversified Tech, Finance, Financial, Mergers & Acquisitions, Semiconductors, Services Sector, Software, Tech IPO, Venture Capital

STERV Sees Loss in Paper and Writing Segment

In the second quarter, Finnish forest products company Stora Enso had a surprising loss in its Paper and Writing segment. Even though the secular headwinds for publishing paper in Europe are well known, Stora had previously been able to turn a consistent profit in the business in recent years. Management says it is stepping up its cost-cutting efforts in response to the loss, but many … Continue reading STERV Sees Loss in Paper and Writing Segment

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Analysis, Finance, Software

What Do Users Want from Microsoft Windows 10?

It’s been a week since Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) unveiled the Windows 10 Technical Preview. Early users have started sending feedback, and they want the software giant to address several issues. Of course, Windows 10 is a huge improvement over Windows 8. But users want to see certain changes before final version of the new OS is unveiled next year. Many users have suggested the … Continue reading What Do Users Want from Microsoft Windows 10?

Richard Atkins
Finance, Internet

Google Ordered To Delete Search Data (NASDAQ GOOG)

Google Inc (NASDAQ GOOG) was instructed by a Japanese court to delete the search results that link a person to a crime he did not commit. Tokyo District Judge Nobuyuki Seki state that some of Google’s search results infringed the personal rights of the complainant. The Asahi Shimbun and other local media reported that the Tokyo District Court issued a provisional order indicating that Google … Continue reading Google Ordered To Delete Search Data (NASDAQ GOOG)

Richard Atkins
Biotech Finance News
BioTech, Finance

Biotech Stock Incyte Receives $60M Milestone Payment

Last week, Incyte Corporation (INCY) received a milestone payment of $60 million from Novartis (NVS) pertaining to the reimbursement of Jakavi in Europe. The drug has been approved by the European Commission to treat adults suffering from primary myelofibrosis (MF), post-polycythemia vera MF or post-essential thrombocythemia MF. It is a common practice of small pharma companies to enter into agreements with larger pharma companies for … Continue reading Biotech Stock Incyte Receives $60M Milestone Payment

Richard Atkins
Analysis, Finance, Software

Bitcoin News: Romania Crosses Over 800 Bitcoin Payment Terminals

Bitcoin is now available at 874 self-service payment terminals across Romania, thanks to a partnership between ATM operator Bitcoin Romania and terminal network operator ZebraPay. The ZebraPay terminals will allow customers to buy bitcoin at a 4% commission on prices taken from the Cointrader exchange. The terminals are one-way, so customers can only trade their Romanian leu for bitcoin. The terminals do not require customers … Continue reading Bitcoin News: Romania Crosses Over 800 Bitcoin Payment Terminals

Richard Atkins