Dealer outlook cools on acquisitions
Nearly half of dealers plan to buy one or more dealerships in the next 12 months, while only 2 percent expect to sell in that time frame, according to a survey by Kerrigan Advisors......»»
FTC sues to block Microsoft"s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, challenging one of the largest tech acquisitions in history......»»
Economy, interest rates sour dealer views on market, survey finds
Fourth-quarter Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index polling finds inventory is improving for franchised dealerships. But other variables are rising as concerns......»»
Honda brand returns to top 5 in dealer attitudes
Honda regains its top-five spot in the latest National Automobile Dealers Association's Dealer Attitude Survey, following an unusual drop to No. 6 in a previous survey......»»
Elizabeth Holmes appeals conviction, 11-year sentence despite bleak outlook
Holmes is currently scheduled to report to prison in April. Enlarge / Elizabeth Holmes (C), founder and former CEO of blood-testing and life sciences company Theranos, walks with her mother Noel Holmes and partner Billy Evans int.....»»
Carvana"s 3rd-party marketplace program in question
The exact status of that program — in which Carvana listed used cars and trucks from dealer partners and other third-party sources for sale on its website alongside Carvana-owned and certified vehicles — is not entirely clear......»»
Yageo poised to pursue more overseas acquisitions at right time
Taiwan's top passive components supplier Yageo has been keen on conducting overseas acquisitions over the years to expand its product lines and global clientele, and is poised to seek further international acquisition deals. Yageo chairman Pierre Che.....»»
Researchers review impact of halides on electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction
Halides hold promise for improving the performance of catalysts used in carbon dioxide conversion. A team of scientists has examined the recent progress and challenges related to halides, and provided their outlook on future directions for the resear.....»»
2023 outlook: US will grow to be next battery battlefield
Battery makers have fired on all cylinders with expansion this year to meet the surging demand from EV manufacturers. Looking ahead to 2023, major Asian battery companies will keep leading the pack. The competition in North America will grow tense in.....»»
Outdoor Air-Conditioning Cools the World Cup. But Is It Sustainable?
In an ever warming world, the health benefits of stadium air-conditioning may not outweigh the climate risks.....»»
Toyota global output slows from record as challenges persist
Toyota Motor Corp. produced 771,382 vehicles in October, down from a record of 887,733 the previous month, and warned of an uncertain outlook due to Covid and semiconductor shortages......»»
2023 Outlook: US deepens alliance; China carves alternative path
The 2022 National Security Strategy released in October under US President Joe Biden highlighted a series of US-led regional frameworks to support its Indo-Pacific strategies, such as AUKUS – the trilateral security pact among Australia, the UK.....»»
Outdoor Air Conditioning Cools the World Cup--But Is It Sustainable?
In an ever warming world, the health benefits of stadium air-conditioning may not outweigh the climate risks.....»»
2023 Outlook: China in sanction aftershock, TSMC sees limited impacts
Year 2022 marks a new height of the US-China chip war, with the US government imposing unprecedented sanctions against China's semiconductor sector. As the year draws to a close, many are left to wonder: what lies over the horizon of 2023? How will t.....»»
2023 Outlook: 8 trends to shape semiconductor industry in 2023 and beyond
The tumultuous year of 2022 triggered the correction of the semiconductor industry inventory, and firms are responding to the short-term downcycle, but there are trends developing in the background that are worth monitoring......»»
Do acquisitions harm the acquired brand? Identifying conditions that reduce the negative effect
Researchers from University of Leeds, University of Vienna, and University of Pennsylvania published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines why consumers develop negative reactions towards acquired brands and explains conditions that attenu.....»»
2023 Outlook: Coming out of year of Black Swans, semiconductor industry likely to be less volatile in 2023
2022 has been a year of Black Swans. The unforeseen events that disrupted the supply chains this year included the Russia-Ukraine war, China pandemic lockdowns, and the US announcing new export control rules on October 7. Just the Russia-Ukraine war.....»»
Nissan primes the EV pump
Nissan's EV Carefree+ initiative helps address a significant dealer pain point — the impact of low-maintenance electric vehicles on their high-growth fixed ops business......»»
Wipro launches cybersecurity consulting offering for businesses across Europe
Wipro has launched a strategic cybersecurity consulting offering in Europe. The announcement comes on the heels of a series of acquisitions in the consulting space—Edgile, Capco, and Ampion—and is part of the firm’s vision to build a global cyb.....»»
OLED DDI design houses remain optimistic about demand
Although demand for OLED DDI (display driver ICs) in the fourth quarter of 2022 is short of the expectation made in early 2022, relevant IC design houses including Novatek Microelectronics and Raydium Semiconductor hold rosy outlook on the demand, ac.....»»
Accton holds rosy outlook on 2023 operation
Accton Technology is conservative, but still optimistic about its 2023 business operation and expects 2023 consolidated revenues to increase over 10% on year, according to company CEO Edgar Masri......»»