China’s Economy Predicted to Overtake US Economy by 2030
China’s economy, currently the second-largest in the world, will surpass the United States’ by the end of the decade, according to forecasts from a couple of European firms. The Chinese ...
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ONL Therapeutics Raises $46.9M for Retinal Disease Treatment
ANN ARBOR, MI — ONL Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies to protect the vision of patients with retinal disease, has completed a $46.9 million funding round. The company’s ...
Anti-Fogging Sprays and Cloths for Eyeglasses May Contain High Levels of Harmful Substances, Study Finds
DURHAM, NC — The anti-fogging sprays and cloths many people use to prevent condensation on their eyeglasses when wearing a mask or face shield may contain high levels of potentially ...
Authentic Brands Officially Withdraws IPO
Forever 21 parent company Authentic Brands Group (New York) has officially withdrawn plans for an IPO, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Comission, reports Business of ...
Alcon Acquires Ivantis
GENEVA — Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Ivantis, developer of the Hydrus Microstent. “We believe this transaction will further strengthen our global surgical portfolio and ...
Snapchat Maker Sues for ‘Spectacles’ Trademark
Snap, the company behind Snapchat, is suing the U.S. government in an attempt to trademark the name “Spectacles” for its digital eyewear camera. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office previously ...
McDonald’s Flips AI Outfit to Mastercard
Mastercard (Purchase, NY) has acquired Dynamic Yield Ltd., an Israel-based AI startup, from McDonald’s (Chicago). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. When McDonald’s acquired Dynamic Yield in March of ...
Santinelli International Acquired by Advancing Eyecare
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Advancing Eyecare has acquired Santinelli International, a provider of optical finishing equipment. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “As we continually anticipate ways to help ...
Mojo Vision Raises $45M for Smart Contact Lens Tech
SARATOGA, CA — Mojo Vision announced that it has raised $45 million in support of its smart contact lens technology. The Series B-1 round includes investments from Amazon Alexa Fund, ...
Sean Combs Set to Purchase Sean John Brand
Sean Combs’ company Combs Enterprises (New York) is set to receive its final approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York today to purchase the ...
