Description: Apple Watch will hit the stores next month. It is expected that it will reach sales of 20 million to 30 million units annually in the first few years; in comparison, the four-century old Swiss watch industry exported 28.6 million watches in 2014. Apple Watch is likely to challenge the mighty Swiss watch brands… Read more »
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CBC loses Hockey rights to Rogers
Description: For sixty years, CBC was the main face of Hockey in Canada. In a massive broadcasting deal, NHL announced that Rogers has secured the national television and multimedia rights for Hockey in Canada for the next 12 years; this deal is worth a hefty $5.2 billion. Source: CBC Date: November 26 2013 Video link:… Read more »
A Penny Saved
In the face of one of the toughest economic recessions in recent memory, many companies are increasing the amount of cash reserves they maintain. Even with claims that the economy is improving, companies continue to stockpile cash and increase these reserves. Stockpiling seems to be highest in the technology sector, but giants like Alcoa and… Read more »