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Canada Pledges $2 Billion to Combat Climate Change in Developing Nations

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 28, 2015 10:06 AM EST

Canada is determined to fight climate change in developing nations by pledging $2 billion.

Airbnb Losing Money and Asking for $1 Billion in New Funding

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 19, 2015 02:31 AM EDT

Airbnb, the short-term rental marketplace, is looking to raise another $1 billion in from investors, according to PrivCo a data provider on privately-held companies.

Verizon Buying AOL For $4.4 Billion: Things You Should Know About This Deal

By Kamal Nayan - May 13, 2015 05:52 AM EDT

Verizon has agreed to buy AOL for $4.4 billion - $50 per share. The transaction, reportedly, will be completed this summer.

WhatsApp Now Has 800 Million Active Users, 1 Billion By Year-End Expected

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 19, 2015 12:02 PM EDT

WhatsApp now boasts 800 million active users, WhatsApp CEO and co-Founder, announced recently. It was only few months ago when the service had around 700 million active users.

Facebook Completes WhatsApp Acquisition; Closing Bid At $22 Billion

By Sarah Price - Oct 07, 2014 09:40 AM EDT

Facebook has crossed all hurdles in an official take-over of $19 billion worth WhatsApp with a closing bid of $22 billion due to Facebook’s increased stock price.

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