Year: 2018

Technology

U.S. wants judge to exclude key AT&T argument in Time Warner merger trial

Reuters News March 13, 2018 0

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department wants a judge to bar AT&T Inc from using a voluntary commitment it made on licensing content as part of its defense when an antitrust trial begins next week over the fate of the company's planned $85 billion merger with Time Warner Inc , court documents show.

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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.