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Coca Cola Now Sells Milk! Invests in Dairy Brand 'FairLife'

Coca Cola has perhaps been the oldest soda and carbonated-drink manufacturer in the world. It diversified into fruit juices, energy drinks and even bottled water. But now, the company has shifted its commercial glare towards milk, investing in "Fairlife" – a diary products company.

Nov 26, 2014

Twitter is Making You a Black Friday 'Offer' You Can't Refuse

Twitter, the social media website, is trying to sweeten shopping deals for its American users. The micro-blogging site announced "Twitter Offers" – a new tool where customers can avail cash-back offers just by a simple touch.

Nov 26, 2014

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Says he is Inspired by Modi's Speech

Ma says he is in favour of more business ties between India and China; and hopeful of more Indian vendors selling products to Chinese users via Alibaba

Nov 26, 2014

China Slaps Microsoft with $140 Million Tax Fine

China has levied a massive $140 million fine on Microsoft Corp for tax evasion in the country, according to reports.

Nov 26, 2014

Twitter CFO Accidentally Tweets Acquisition Plan; Who's it Trying to Buy?

Anthony Noto, the chief financial officer of Twitter accidentally let out the social media company's possible acquisition plan in what is being touted as an epic "DM" fail.

Nov 25, 2014

News Corp Invests $30 Million in Indian Property Website PropTiger.com

News Corp, the Rupert Murdoch-led media giant, has made an investment worth of $30 million on Indian real estate website PropTiger.com.

Nov 25, 2014

United Technologies CEO Steps Down Abruptly; CFO to Take Over

Louis Chenevert, the chief executive officer of United Technologies, the multinational conglomerate, stepped down from the post abruptly on Monday, Nov.24, 2014. He has been replaced by Gregory J. Hayes, the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice president of the company.

Nov 25, 2014

Xiaomi to Make Phones in India, Possibly in Nokia's Chennai Plant

Xiaomi, the world's third-largest mobile phone vendor is targeting India, its second-biggest market

Nov 25, 2014

Onex Buying Swiss Packaging Group SIG for $4.66 Billion

Onex Corp, the Canadian private equity firm, announced on Monday that it would be acquiring SIG Combibloc Group AG, the Switzerland-based packaging giant for a deal worth $4.66 billion.

Nov 24, 2014

Black Friday 2014 Shopper's Guide; Find The Working Hours For The Stores Around You

Thanksgiving Turning into Black Friday? Why Stores are Unveiling Deals One Day Before Epic Sale

In a bid to ramp up sales and meet customer demand, several American retailers are expediting their deals meant to roll out on Black Friday, the great shopping event, to Thanksgiving Day.

Nov 24, 2014

Future Group Acquires Nilgiris Chain for Rs 300 Crore

Future Consumer Enterprise Ltd., the FMCG arm of Future group, has acquired Nilgiris dairy Farm Pvt Ltd., the South Indian convenience stores chain for a deal worth INR 300 Crore.

Nov 22, 2014

Kotak Mahindra Buying ING Vysya for $2.4 Billion All-Stock Deal

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., the fourth-largest private bank in India, announced on Thursday that it has struck a deal to acquire ING Vysya bank for an all-stock deal worth $2.4 billion.

Nov 21, 2014

GM, Apple and Ford Score Full 100 on Corporate Equality Index on LGBT Acceptance

In the latest edition of Human Rights Foundation's Corporate Equality Index (CEI), several Fortune Top-20 companies including General Motors, Apple Inc and Ford Motor Company scored a complete 100.

Nov 20, 2014