Costa has signed an agreement with big data analytics firm Applied Predictive Technologies (APT) to license APT's Test & Learn Management System. Costa will use the system to test strategic initiatives across its network of over 1,600 ...
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The demand for big data experts in large companies is expected to more than double by 2017 to 69,000, according to a study sponsored by data analytics specialists SAS. In 2013, there were 31,000 people employed as big data specialists at ...
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Shuanghui International, a Chinese food giant, is seeking to raise up to $6bn through an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in the second quarter of 2014. The Chinese firm recently acquired US-based hog and pork processor ...
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Premier Foods has confirmed press reports that it is seeking a partner to raise funding for its troubled bread business. Sliced and diced: Premier Foods is looking for a partner for its troubled breads business The debt-laden food ...
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DuPont advanced its transformation to a higher growth, higher value company as its Board of Directors authorized management to execute a full separation of its Performance Chemicals segment, which includes the Titanium Technologies and ...
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International financial services organization Goldman Sachs Group has divested a majority stake in its UK pension insurance business Rothesay Life to a group of companies. Based on the release by the company, Singapore wealth fund GIC and ...
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The recent commercial history of market research organisation Nielsen is a good example of how expectations and capabilities have changed radically in the world of analytics. Retailers employing Nielsen to provide services such as retail ...
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rue21, inc., a leading specialty apparel retailer of girls and guys apparel and accessories, and Apax Partners, a global private equity firm, announced the completion of the acquisition of rue21 by funds advised by Apax Partners for $42.00 ...
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US investment bank Goldman Sachs is said to have sold out shares controlled in Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. (SEHK: 0175). Sources said on October 8 that Goldman Sachs would sell a total of 580 million shares ...
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Greenland Hong Kong issued USD 700 million bonds to expire in 2016, with annual interest rate of 4.75%, and the interests will be paid every half a year. Net raised capital of CNY 695 million will be used for refinancing for existing ...
Darling International, a US-based provider of rendering and bakery residuals recycling solutions, is set to acquire Vion Ingredients, a division of Vion Food, for approximately EUR1.6bn. Vion Ingredients is engaged in the development and ...
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Lowered LED bulb prices by Cree in 2013 proved effective. The low price policy not only successfully drove sales for LED bulbs but also lead to stock prices doubling for 2013. Goldman Sachs newest report lists four major reasons for its ...
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The market is focused on the moment that LED industry can leave oversupply behind. China LED chip manufacturers growing number of new MOCVD equipment in 2014 will no doubt put pressure on the LED industry demand and supply. China’s ...
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All-stock transaction creating a new company as a merger of equals with combined market capitalization of approximately US$29 billion (¥2.8 trillion) Accelerates development of breakthrough products to address future technology ...
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Goldman Sachs latest global LED industry report pointed out decreasing LED lighting products are driving LED lighting market growth. Goldman Sachs believes 2013 and 2014 general lighting demands have climbed up 70% and 40%. The financial ...
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