The Economist goes paid for online access
The Economist is the latest online magazine that is going paid.
The Economist team has alerted the readers that the content would be accessible only through a paid subscription starting October 13.
Wall Street Journal is the most popular online magazine that has paid only access to its online [...]
WSJ: Gannett cutting jobs
Wall Street Journal has reported that the news media industry giant Gannett is firing as many as 1000 workers.
The aim is to cut costs as the revenues from advertising is declining rapidly.
Gannett owns the popular newspaper USA Today.
The WSJ report said that most of these job cuts have taken place [...]
Dell could acquire Palm if rumours are to be believed
Wall Street Journal has reported that US based PC manufacturer Dell could soon announce a major acquisition deal.
And if we are to believe the market reports, Dell could be pursuing none other than Palm for a possible deal.
Palm has just made a comeback in the [...]
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid discontinued
Wall Street Journal has reported that GM is not going to manufacture the 2010 edition of Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid due to poor response to this model.
GM has been focusing on expanding their hybrid car range but they have decided to scrap the next update to this model as the current model is [...]
Yahoo and Microsoft talking over an ad deal?
Wall Street Journal has reported that Microsoft and Yahoo are back in talks. This time for a possible web advertising related deal.
The two companies could collaborate together to sell web advertising together.
The report stated that there are no hints of a potential acquisition deal in these [...]
Nokia Siemens Networks want some parts of Nortel Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks has announced their offer to purchase some parts of the bankrupt Nortel Networks.
The aim is to expand presence in the US market where Nortel has a significant presence.
Wall Street Journal has reported that NSN has made an offer for Nortel’s carrier network [...]
Carlos Slim might invest in The New York Times
Wall Street Journal has reported that The New York Times is in talks with Carlos Slim Helu on a potential investment deal.
NYT has declined to comment on these reports.
The report stated that no deal has been reached till now. The investment would come handy for the [...]
Wall Street Journal: Microsoft considering massive layoffs
Wall Street Journal has reported that the US based software giant Microsoft is considering laying off significant number of workers.
The report had unnamed sources who are familiar with the company’s plan.
The report also said that the company has not yet finalized any plans and they could follow [...]
Yahoo nearing CEO announcement?
Wall Street Journal has reported that the US based internet media giant Yahoo is close to announcing a new CEO of the company.
One of the names doing the rounds is of Carol Bartz, the former chief executive officer of Autodesk.
Yahoo has not stated anything on these latest reports in the [...]
Sprint Nextel considering selling Nextel division
Sprint Nextel has hinted that they are now considering selling off their Nextel division.
The Wall Street Journal has now reported that the company has received potential bids for this division from several entities including NII Holdings.
The source of this information was not revealed in the report.
Sprint is one of the [...]
