Month: March 2018

Technology

Broadcom to stay on deal path after Qualcomm halt: analysts

Reuters News March 13, 2018 0

(Reuters) - Broadcom Ltd's Chief Executive Hock Tan is unlikely to put the brakes on his acquisition spree after the microchip maker's $117 billion bid for Qualcomm Inc was blocked by U.S. President Donald Trump on national security grounds, analysts said on Tuesday.

Technology

Apple, Google see reputation of corporate brands tumble in survey

Reuters News March 13, 2018 0

(Reuters) - Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google corporate brands dropped in an annual survey while Amazon.com Inc maintained the top spot for the third consecutive year, and electric carmaker Telsa Inc rocketed higher after sending a red Roadster into space.

Technology

Indonesia eyes fintech regulation to avoid ‘loan shark-like’ practices

Reuters News March 13, 2018 0

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's financial regulator said it was considering setting a cap on interest rates and the size of loans offered by fintech firms, in a move aimed at minimizing the risk of defaults.

Technology

President Trump halts Broadcom takeover of Qualcomm

Reuters News March 12, 2018 0

(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday blocked semiconductor maker Broadcom Ltd's proposed takeover of Qualcomm Inc on grounds of national security, ending what would have been the technology industry's biggest deal ever.