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Paul Ausick

Bristol-Myers, Celgene to Tie a $74 Billion Knot

Bristol-Myers has announced a definitive agreement to acquire rival Celgene in a cash and stock deal worth $74 billion. Celgene shareholders are scheduled to receive a 54% premium to Wednesday night's closing stock price.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

GM Will Hit Electric Vehicle Incentive Limit in 2018

When GM reports quarterly sales Thursday, the company is also expected to announce that it has sold more than 200,000 electric vehicles. That accomplishment cuts in half the federal incentive for sales of GM's…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

2019 Will Be a Year of Regulation for Big Tech

Tech industry regulation is coming in 2019 according to analyst Doug Clinton of Loup Ventures. The European Union's GDPR rules are a likely model for new U.S. regulation.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

5 Most-Returned Holiday Gifts

Now that holiday gift-giving is behind us, holiday gift return season can hit its stride. Here are some data on just how many returns retailers can expect and what the most often-returned gifts are.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Is Tesla’s Delivery Shortfall the Real Problem?

Tesla reported fourth-quarter delivery and production numbers Wednesday morning. Although close to estimates, investors have no patience for close. The company also announced a price cut on all its cars.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

10 Largest Marijuana Companies

Initial public offerings and significant investment by established firms raised the valuations of several companies in the marijuana-related sector. Here are the 10 largest firms at the end of 2018.

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Ellison Adds Board Influence as Rare Peer to Musk

Tesla added two new independent board members last week: Larry Ellison, founder and executive chairman of Oracle, and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson, global head of human resources at Walgreens Boots Alliance. Loup Ventures analysts comment on…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Electric Vehicles Have Little Appeal to Generation Z

Generation Z consumers are not all fired up to purchase an electric vehicle. In fact, more than half say they would not even consider purchasing an electric vehicle. This isn't particularly good news for…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Exxon Retreats From Confrontation With Venezuelan Navy

A seismic exploration vessel under contract to Exxon Mobil was forced Saturday to leave offshore waters claimed by Venezuela and Guyana. The company has a contract with Guyana to develop a block that country…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago

Exxon Retreats From Confrontation With Venezuelan Navy

A seismic exploration vessel under contract to Exxon Mobil was forced Saturday to leave offshore waters claimed by Venezuela and Guyana. The company has a contract with Guyana to develop a block that country…

Paul Ausick · 8 years ago