Profitloss Centerstage Events

Lenovo purchasing Motorola from Google took center stage on Thursday, 30 January 2014 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 4

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich accepts the resignation of Prime Minister...

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich accepts the resignation of Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov and his cabinet, paving the way for the formation of a new government in response to ongoing political unrest in the country.

Monday, 27 January, 2014

Researchers discover a potential breakthrough in stem cell research, finding...

Researchers discover a potential breakthrough in stem cell research, finding that an acid bath could convert cells into stem cells for medical applications. The technique, though still in the early stages and tested only on mice, shows promise for generating multipurpose stem cells more efficiently than existing methods.

Tuesday, 28 January, 2014

Lenovo acquires Motorola Mobility from Google for $3 billion, enabling...

Lenovo acquires Motorola Mobility from Google for $3 billion, enabling the Chinese technology company to establish its own mobile device unit. Google retains the majority of Motorola's patents while Lenovo aims to strengthen its smartphone business through the acquisition.

Wednesday, 29 January, 2014

Studies reveal the impact of climate change on penguin colonies...

Studies reveal the impact of climate change on penguin colonies in Argentina and Antarctica, highlighting the challenges they face due to extreme environmental conditions. The research underscores the potential threats to penguins' survival, with increased storm activity during breeding seasons leading to higher chick mortality rates.

Thursday, 30 January, 2014

Canadian pension fund Caisse de Depot et placement du Quebec...

Canadian pension fund Caisse de Depot et placement du Quebec acquires a stake in a major UK offshore wind farm from Danish company DONG Energy. The investment demonstrates the continued interest of Canadian pension funds in infrastructure assets, as they seek stable income to meet long-term pension obligations.

Friday, 31 January, 2014

Etihad Airways explores the possibility of acquiring a 49% stake...

Etihad Airways explores the possibility of acquiring a 49% stake in Alitalia, providing the Italian carrier with a partner and additional funding. Etihad demands that banks write down part of Alitalia's debt as a condition of the deal. Alitalia seeks a partner after Air France-KLM declined to participate in a recent fundraising effort, resulting in a decreased stake for the French carrier.

Saturday, 1 February, 2014

Super Bowl XLVIII becomes the most viewed television event in...

Super Bowl XLVIII becomes the most viewed television event in U.S. history, with over 111 million viewers in the United States, according to Fox Broadcasting Company.

Sunday, 2 February, 2014