Alaska Airlines to buy Virgin America in $2.6 billion deal
Alaska Airlines parent confirms a $2.6 billion buy of Virgin America, creating a Pacific Northwest West Coast powerhouse. The merger boosts industry consolidation after four mega deals since 2008, with Alaska aiming to be the go-to airline along the West Coast. Analysts note the high price amid a JetBlue bidding context, expecting long-term gains for Alaska investors.
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Oculus Rift preorder delays spark shipping uncertainty
Oculus cites an unexpected component shortage delaying original shipping estimates for early Rift orders. CEO Brendan Iribe pledged free shipping on all preorders as shipments resumed, with no clear timeline on how long delays will last.
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Feds chase offshore tax evaders using Swiss bank probe
U S and other nations crack down on secret offshore accounts to catch tax dodgers. UBS faced a 780 million settlement and about 4,500 U.S. clients were exposed. investigations spread to Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, the Caribbean, Panama, Israel, and India. A Jupiter Florida doctor, Michael Canale, received six months for failing to report Swiss accounts holding nearly 1.5 million.
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