Growth Strategies

Microsoft, Oracle Take Google to Task at EU over Android Phones

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:08:00 +0000

Companies fear Google's dominance of operating system could stifle competition.

Google was in the firing line again on Tuesday after a group of major companies, including Microsoft and Oracle, complained to the European Commission over Google's offerings for Android-powered mobile phones.

BMW to Manufacture Motorcycles with Indian Firm

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:10:00 +0000

German group says agreement with TVS Motor will help expand its product range 'to tap into fresh growth potential.'

German group says agreement with TVS Motor will help expand its product range ‘to tap into fresh growth potential.’

Nestle: Bans Unlikely to Stop Popularity of Bottled Water

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:06:00 +0000

Bottled water will overtake soft drinks as Americans' favorite beverage by decade’s end, says Nestle Waters North America chairman.

Local bans are unlikely to stop bottled water overtaking soda pop as Americans' preferred beverage by the end of the decade, the chairman of Nestle Waters North America said Thursday.

Sony-Olympus Joint Venture Wins Regulatory Approval

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:55:00 +0000

Chinese regulators delayed the deal.

A joint-venture deal between Sony and medical equipment maker Olympus has won regulatory approval, the firms said Wednesday, after it was held up by China's competition watchdog.

Michael Dell to be 'Aggressive' if Buyout Succeeds

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:42:00 +0000

In a message to employees, company founder vows to pursue new markets that will 'position Dell for long-term success.'

American Airlines, US Airways Merger Approved

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:01:00 +0000

A U.S. bankruptcy court judge approved the merger of American Airlines and US Airways, which will create the country's largest airline.

The Missing Metric in Manufacturing

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:01:00 +0000

Michael Rothschild, chairman, Profit Velocity Solutions

Manufacturers need to measure the profit generated per hour for every product as it moves through production.

Dow Chemical Signs Agreement to Develop Argentine Shale Gas

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:37:00 +0000

Deal with state-run energy company YPF gives Dow 50% stake in developing the 42-square-kilometer El Orejano bloc

DuPont, Monsanto Reach $1.75 Billion Licensing Agreement on GMO Seeds

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:40:00 +0000

DuPont will tap Roundup seed technology for soybeans

DuPont will pay $1.75 billion in royalties to tap Roundup technology for soybeans

Chinese Car Producer BYD Reports 94% Profit Plunge

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:46:00 +0000

Warren Buffett-backed company blames slowing economic growth in China for performance.