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MasterCard removes block on Cuba transactions for U.S.-issued cards

January 26, 2015
MasterCard it is removing the current block on U.S.-issued card transactions in Cuba as of March 1, 2015. The action is based on recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control.

Tele2 partnering with Aerea on Internet of Things

January 26, 2015
Tele2 AB and the Dutch company Aerea are entering into a Machine-to-Machine/Internet of Things (M2M/IoT) partnership in the Netherlands, thereby broadening their connectivity portfolios.

Anheuser-Busch to buy Elysian Brewing Company

January 24, 2015
Anheuser-Busch has agreed to purchase Elysian Brewing Company, based in Seattle, Washington. For nearly 20 years, Elysian has brewed an award-winning portfolio of beers, including Immortal IPA and some of the industry's most innovative and sophisticated brands.

Apple Watch battery may last only 2.5 hours

January 24, 2015
Apple will unveil its Apple Watch with a battery that may last only 2.5 to 4 hours on very active use, according to a report in 9to5mac.

American Airlines got its first Dreamliner

January 24, 2015
American Airlines officially welcomed its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. American took delivery of the airplane, a 787-8 with registration number N800AN, on Thursday at Boeing's factory in Everett, Washington.

Spectra Energy to acquire Brazoria Interconnector Gas Pipeline

January 24, 2015
Spectra Energy Corp and Spectra Energy Partners through their affiliate Spectra Energy Transmission II have entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire from ConocoPhillips Company 100 percent of the equity interests in Brazoria Interconnector Gas Pipeline, LLC, which owns the BIG Pipeline.

BWM, Volkswagen team up on high speed charging stations

January 24, 2015
BMW and Volkswagen AG have joined together to create express charging corridors along heavily-traveled routes on the U.S. East and West Coasts in order to help meet the large and growing demand for convenient, publicly available electric vehicle fast chargers.

Deere's 'adjustments' to send 1410 employees home

January 23, 2015
Deere & Company announced it will make workforce adjustments at several factories in Iowa and Illinois. The actions include indefinite layoffs at five locations that build agricultural equipment as well as an extended inventory adjustment shutdown at another factory.

Siemens to supply new baggage system for LAX

January 23, 2015
Southwest Airlines has chosen Siemens to install a new baggage handling system in Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Adidas to sell Rockport business

January 23, 2015
The adidas Group has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Rockport business to a new entity formed by Berkshire Partners and New Balance for a total consideration of $280 million, most of which will be paid in cash with the remainder comprised of notes.

Harman to buy Symphony Telecafor $780 million

January 23, 2015
Harman International Industries has signed an agreement with Symphony Technology Group to acquire Symphony Teleca, a privately-held software services company.

Litehouse company sold to employees

January 23, 2015
Litehouse announced that effective December 22, 2014, 100 percent of the company's stock has been sold to its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).