It is quite certain nowadays that the Internet has become a very powerful tool which affects many aspects of our daily lives. Most of us probably cannot even remember the time how it was before the Internet (people had to meet and talk to each other – unthinkable!). There are many positive sides of the…
Software maker Oracle is buying Micros Systems Inc., which provides software and hardware to the hospitality and retail industries, for about $5.3 billion. Oracle said Monday that it will pay $68 per Micros share, a 3 percent premium to the company’s $65.77 Friday closing price. Shares of Micros gained $1.43, or 2.2 percent, to $67.20…
France’s socialist government has claimed a resounding victory for state intervention after forcing General Electric (NYSE:GE) to significantly revise its $16.9bn takeover deal for Alstom’s energy businesses, which both companies approved at the weekend. The government announced on Sunday night it had agreed terms with the French conglomerate Bouygues for its purchase of a 20…
Here is a selection of Software Stocks with new highs gained recently, including Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE), Sabre Corp (NASDAQ:SABR), Hi-Crush Partners LP (NYSE:HCLP), but also Tarena International Inc(ADR) (NASDAQ:TEDU) and Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (USA) (NYSE:KFS) Adobe Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:ADBE)’s shares soared after the company posted quarterly subscriber gains that showed it is making…
While some people are happy to recycle their old electronics like computers, others realize that their old computer gear still has value. Selling your old computer equipment isn’t likely to completely fund your new computer purchase, but it may certainly help defray some of the expense. Many buyers are in search of great deals on…
France is continuing to press for guarantees from contenders to buy energy assets from Alstom, as Siemens and Mitsubishi consider a joint move to challenge a formal offer from General Electric. The race to acquire power activities from Alstom, better known for its high-speed TGV trains, is entering a crucial week, with Siemens due to…
