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Software giant Salesforce has announced that it is acquiring data analytics company Tableau in a USD 15.7 billion deal. (Photo: ANI)

Salesforce to acquire Tableau for USD 15.7 billion

The companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Salesforce will acquire Tableau in an all-stock transaction.

11 Jun 2019 11:53 AM

A Facebook representative declined to comment.

Facebook keeps three-yearly 'say on pay' vote, amid outside investor doubts

Zuckerberg, whose net worth is about USD 61 billion according to Forbes.com, was paid USD 1 in salary last year.

04 Jun 2019 9:13 AM

Currently, Tesla's market value is close to USD 61 billion. (Photo:AP)

Reports emerge of toilet paper shortage at Tesla; Elon Musk says its 'rubbish'

Tesla shares could come down to as low as USD 10, according to a prediction presented by Morgan Stanley.

27 May 2019 2:11 PM

Containers of the alleged carcinogenic weed and grass killer by Monsanto, Roundup, on displayed on a store shelf in San Francisco. (Photo: AP)

Monsanto: Controversial agribusiness giant loses again

A jury has ordered Monsanto to pay USD 2 billion in weed killer cancer case, this being Monsanto’s third loss since August 2018.

14 May 2019 6:38 PM

The company declined to comment. (Representational image/ Photo: AFP)

Amazon rolls out machines that pack orders and replace jobs

The new machines, known as the CartonWrap from Italian firm CMC Srl, pack much faster than humans.

14 May 2019 9:54 AM

Sunil Ambris made 148, off just 126 balls including 19 fours and a six, as the West Indies surpassed Ireland's total of 327 for five with 13 deliveries remaining on Saturday. (Photo: Westindiescricket/twitter)

Ambris ton helps Windies make record chase against Ireland

West Indies' victory moved them above Bangladesh in the tri-series standings, and left Ireland without a win after three matches.

12 May 2019 3:35 PM

'Perhaps, as a tribute to the victims in his country, we can all try and strengthen efforts to achieve that objective of putting in place a global legal framework to counter a global scourge,' Akbaruddin said. (Photo: File I PTI)

India gives clarion call at UN to adopt CCIT after Azhar blacklisting

India proposed a draft document on CCIT at UN in 1986 but it has not been implemented as there is no unanimity on definition of terrorism.

04 May 2019 5:11 PM

The baby sea lion was taken to the Peninsula Humane Society after the rescue. (Photo: AP)

Lost baby sea lion wanders on to busy Californian highway

Baby sea lion is suspected to have come from a nearby creek.

01 May 2019 8:26 PM

Amazon expects to close fulfilment centres and wind down support for domestic-selling merchants in China in the next 90 days. (Representational image/ Photo: AFP)

Amazon to close domestic marketplace business in China: sources

Amazon shoppers in China will no longer be able to buy goods from third-party merchants in the country.

18 Apr 2019 8:35 AM

Uber could become a USD 100 billion company with a massive share offering that will be a bellwether for tech startups.

Uber steers toward blockbuster IPO as road looks rocky

Uber released financial data earlier this year showing it lost USD 865 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.

11 Apr 2019 10:13 AM

A hearing on the revised settlement is scheduled for June 27.

Yahoo to pay USD 117.5 million in latest settlement of massive breach

The value of that settlement had been pegged at USD 50 million.

11 Apr 2019 9:57 AM

The Twitter co-founder has for years elected to not receive any salary from Twitter. (Photo:Twitter)

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey receives salary of 1 dollar 40 cents for 2018

Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey received USD 1.40 as his first salary in 2018 - one cent for each of the 140 characters.

09 Apr 2019 11:00 AM

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Raphael W. Bostic. (Photo: AP)

Fed rate hike, rate cut both 'on the table': Raphael Bostic

The Fed has become increasingly worried about meeting its 2 per cent inflation target.

23 Mar 2019 1:30 PM

Microsoft said in a statement that it always appreciates employee feedback. (Photo: AP)

Microsoft workers demand it drop USD 480 million US Army contract

Microsoft won a contract in November to supply the Army with at least 2,500 prototypes of augmented reality headsets.

23 Feb 2019 11:52 AM

Apple’s stock has risen about 13 per cent since its quarterly earnings report on Jan 29.

Scoot over Microsoft: Apple again the most valuable US company

Apple edged up 0.03 per cent, putting its market value at USD 821.5 billion.

07 Feb 2019 10:20 AM

Alphabet shares were down 3.3 per cent to USD 1,103.50 in after-market trades that followed release of the earnings figures from the final three months of last year.

Google parent Alphabet hit by rising costs

Alphabet reported a profit of USD 8.9 billion in the fourth quarter on revenue that was up 22 per cent to USD 39.3 billion.

05 Feb 2019 1:57 PM

Acquiring Pluto TV will advance Viacom strategic priorities, including "expanding its presence across next-generation distribution platforms. (Photo: DC)

Viacom buys television streaming service for USD 340 million

Viacom properties include Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon, as well as Paramount Pictures.

23 Jan 2019 10:18 AM

YouTube’s paid option will still remove ads from originals as well as all other videos, and it comes with music streaming privileges. (Photo: AFP)

YouTube shifts to make new exclusive shows, movies free to users

YouTube plans to make all future original programming available to users for free with advertising.

28 Nov 2018 10:56 AM

Trump had cited an overwhelmed immigration system for his recent proclamation that officials will only process asylum claims for migrants who present themselves at an official entry point. (Photo: File | AFP)

US judge blocks order by Trump barring asylum to illegal immigrants

Judge Jon Tigar issued a temporary restraining order which is effective immediately, applies nationwide and lasts until at least Dec 19.

20 Nov 2018 1:39 PM

Microsoft said Allen's 'contributions to our company, our industry and to our community are indispensable.' (Photo: AP)

Billionaire Paul allen, co-founder of Microsoft, dies of cancer at 65

Allen died two weeks after publicly revealing that non-Hodgkin's lymphoma he fought into remission 9 yrs ago had returned.

16 Oct 2018 8:31 AM

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