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Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn

IFM Correspondent But even after the deal is sealed, LinkedIn will continue to function independently June 14, 2016: Microsoft on Monday announced a $26.2 billion deal to acquire professional networking platform LinkedIn for $196 per share. The market gave a mixed reaction to the announcement. While shares of LinkedIn surged 47 percent to near $193,...
FinanceIslamic Banking

The global route for Islamic banks

Revamping IT architecture will be transformative for Islamic banks in 2016 Hans Tesselaar January 22, 2016: One of the fastest growing divisions of the international finance industry today is Islamic banking. The industry, mostly hailing from the Middle East, is estimated to value in excess of $1.48 trillion. Look ahead further into 2016 and we...
Economy

Blue Chip Stocks : Default Options

A blue chip stock provides stable earnings to the investor and has no extensive liabilities.The term is derived from poker, where blue chips are considered the most expensive chips. 3rd September 2013  Vietnam’s benchmark VN Index lost 0.64 percent to 487.4 points by mid day, tracking falls on regional markets as foreign investors sold blue...