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The Pharmaceutical Market Took a Large Hit After Valeant Shares Fell

Financiarul March 17, 2016July 19, 2024Business

On Tuesday, shares for Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. fell about 50% after the 2016 forecast was cut. Valeant experienced an unsuccessful fourth quarter, and shareholders worry they will not reach some of their debt agreements in time. According to the Financial Post, since Valeant’s market peak in August 2015, the company’s shares have lost more than 85% of their value. Although pharmaceutical sales are expected to reach $30 billion over the next two years, this will likely have an impact. … Continue reading “The Pharmaceutical Market Took a Large Hit After Valeant Shares Fell”

West Coast Prepares for El Nino with Some Help from Roofers

Financiarul September 4, 2015July 19, 2024Business

Board up the windows and batten down the hatches — El Nino is on its way to the West Coast. At least that’s what the National Weather Service is calling for. A local CBS San Francisco Bay Area affiliate, KPIX 5, reported Monday they are placing the chance of seeing the storm this winter at 90%. This news is far from breaking as it has been a general belief in the meteorology community this summer, but one of the effects … Continue reading “West Coast Prepares for El Nino with Some Help from Roofers”

For This Industry, Floods and Droughts are an Opportunity

Financiarul September 4, 2015July 19, 2024Business, Economy, Entrepreneurs

The U.S. is home to an estimated 40,523 carpet and upholstery cleaning businesses, and the industry generates about $4 billion of revenue every year. But now, entrepreneurs within the industry are adapting to the consequences of two major natural disasters at opposite ends of the weather spectrum — floods and droughts. In Colorado, enterprising millennial Jonathan Barnett founded Oxi Fresh nine years ago in Denver, Colorado, when he was just 21. He wants to help pioneer environmentally friendly carpet cleaning … Continue reading “For This Industry, Floods and Droughts are an Opportunity”

New Acer Smartphone Will Have Big Perks For Gamers

Financiarul September 4, 2015July 19, 2024Business

With the global number of smartphone users growing by 42% annually, it’s no wonder that Acer is trying to stand out with their newest model, the Predator 6 smartphone. According to a recent CNET report, Acer revealed the Predator 6 and its hottest compatible accessory, the Predator Projector, at the International Franchise Association electronics show. The new smartphone, with a 10-core MediaTek processor, 4GB of RAM, and a camera boasting 21 megapixels, targets a very specific market. One of Acer’s executives gave … Continue reading “New Acer Smartphone Will Have Big Perks For Gamers”

Need Good Financial News? Number of New Bankruptcies Plunges

Financiarul September 4, 2015July 19, 2024Business, Economy, Financing, Investing

While the Dow Jones does its best impression of a roller coaster, some economists are hailing new data as a strong indicator of a healthy economy overall. Since 2011, the number of bankruptcies filed in the United States has been cut in half. The number of U.S. businesses filing for bankruptcy dropped by 50%, while the number of families and individuals dropped by 48%. In total, that means the number of bankruptcy cases plunged by 660,000 in just four years. … Continue reading “Need Good Financial News? Number of New Bankruptcies Plunges”

Kmart’s Home Good Hacks Make the Chain a Go-To for DIY Designers

Financiarul September 1, 2015July 19, 2024Business, Sales & Marketing

In the past, taking on do-it-yourself (DIY), budget-friendly interior design was a difficult task, relegated to savvy reality television hopefuls and individuals who enjoyed finding themselves elbows-deep in the clearance section of home decorating outlets. But now, thanks to Kmart, everyone can incorporate the latest interior design trends without breaking bank. In recent social media posts, DIY designers are taking to Instagram and Twitter to flaunt their well-curated and smartly decorated living spaces. The catch? The designs were completed using … Continue reading “Kmart’s Home Good Hacks Make the Chain a Go-To for DIY Designers”

Mobile Ad Spending Higher Than Ever, According to Recent IAB Survey

Financiarul August 24, 2015July 19, 2024Business

A new report has been released by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) stating that mobile advertising grew exponentially over the past year — not just in the U.S., but on a global scale. According to AdWeek and Marketing Land, global mobile ad revenue reached $31.9 billion in 2014, which was a 64% increase from mobile advertising expenditures in 2013. Considering that 67% of consumers are more likely to make a purchase from a business that maintains a good mobile website … Continue reading “Mobile Ad Spending Higher Than Ever, According to Recent IAB Survey”