Twitter acquisition buzz rises as Costolo departs
Los Angeles Times reports speculation that Twitter could become a target as Dick Costolo steps down on July 1 and interim CEO Jack Dorsey takes over. Analysts say buyer interest exists though experts doubt a sale. Google is noted as a potential suitor, while Twitter steers toward independence.
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Brian Fitzgerald
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Invest in She awards women entrepreneurs in Iowa event
Iowa investors awarded six women-owned startups at the second Invest in She event, led by Elizabeth Caven’s UpCraft Club with 20000. Liz Lidgett, Megan Knatz, Stacie Shannon, Michelle Horak, Denise Fenwick Bea vers, and Maria Sanchez Masi/Kristie VanGorkom each received investments ranging from 1500 to 10000, with Sept 10 plans at Sticks Inc in Des Moines.
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Iowa
Sticks Inc
Des Moines
Caven
UpCraft Club
Liz Lidgett
Adore Your Walls
Megan Knatz
Ashton Hill Farm & Vineyard
Stacie Shannon
Michelle Horak
Burst Cycle
Denise Fenwick Beavers
Flaggers National Traffic Control Systems
Maria Sanchez-Masi
Kristie VanGorkom
Kittch
Diane Ramsey
Iowa Women Lead Change
Invest
She
Tiffany O'Donnell
Kirkwood
Cedar Rapids
Iowa bank ratings rise in 2015 findings by Bauer Financial
Bauer Financial upgrade shows 93.7 percent of Iowa banks recommended as of March 31, 2015, up from 89.6 percent a year earlier. One bank State Central Bank of Bonaparte posted a zero star rating after a $513,000 first‑quarter loss, while overall troubled banks fell to 1 percent from 1.8 percent. Iowa credit unions also improved with 88.7 percent on the recommended list and no troubled unions.
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Bauer Financial
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Coral Gables
Fla
State Central Bank of
Brazil's little crop risks oversupply in world corn market
Brazil faces a larger than expected saf rinha harvest that could flood the global corn market. Forecasters raised output estimates as heavy rains spurred growth, pushing prices lower after two bumper seasons. Brazil's exports now account for about 20 percent of world shipments, second only to the United States.
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Brazil
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S
Pedro Demeira
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