Japan’s exports down again in June
Japan’s exports fell 7.4% in June from a year before for a ninth month of decline. The result was better than expected, but the prolonged decline suggests the economy risks a slowdown, a factor that […]
2016
Yahoo purchase to boost Verizon’s digital ad business
Verizon’s acquisition of Yahoo will means that it will overtake Microsoft to become the third largest digital advertiser, but it’s still way behind Google in first place, and Facebook in second, per eMarketer. The company’s […]
ECB keeps rates on hold but flags rising risks
The European Central Bank was unsparing as it noted developing downside risks to the eurozone’s economy, but it kept rates steady at its meeting Thursday. President Mario Draghi noted Brexit’s risk and slowing growth in […]
IMF urges G-20 to reinvigorate global growth
The global economy is likely to suffer from an extended period of “stubbornly weak growth” if the Group of 20 nations fail to back broad-based policies to reinvigorate growth and contain risk, the International Monetary […]
Mobile gaming company Scopely raises $55M
Scopely, the leading touchscreen entertainment network, creates top grossing genre-defining games for both casual and core gamers with world-class development partners. Recently named the #2 fastest growing tech company in America, Scopely’s explosive growth is […]
Adtile – 360° video, a huge opportunity for brands
360° video is the hottest trend in mobile today, but it is hindered by poor quality and playability issues due to the magnitude of all the different smart phones and browsers on the market. But […]
Greece makes payments on maturing debt
Greece used funds from its June bailout disbursement to help pay €2.64 billion in debt payments to the European Central Bank and other creditors Wednesday, government officials said. The country received the second installment of […]