Google in Talks to Buy Mobile-Payments Company Softcard: Report
Google Inc is in talks to buy mobile-payments company Softcard, technology news website TechCrunch reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal could help pair Google with the largest U.S. wireless carriers to battle Apple Inc and its new Apple Pay service, TechCrunch... read more »
US oil spill finding could cost BP $13.7bn in fines
A US judge has said more oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico following the deadly rig explosion in 2010 than BP estimated — a decision that could potentially cost the oil giant $13.7bn District judge Carl Barbier ruled in New Orleans that 3.19m barrels were discharged into the Gulf after the rig... read more »
Gold Edges Towards 12-Week High on Safe-Haven Demand
Singapore: Gold edged up for a third session out of four to hover near a 12-week peak on Wednesday, bolstered by safe-haven demand as tumbling oil prices and worries over global economic growth hit equities. FUNDAMENTALS Spot gold had ticked up 0.1 per cent to $1,231.80 an ounce by 0045 GMT. Gold... read more »
Cipla moves HC against bar on sale of generic drug
MUMBAI: Cipla has filed an appeal in the Delhi high court against a recent order which restrained it from selling its generic version of Novartis drug Onbrez in the domestic market. The matter is expected to come up for a hearing on Wednesday. Protecting Novartis patents on the drug, the court on... read more »
