SpaceX’s historic IPO by the numbers

SpaceX’s historic IPO by the numbers

The stock market debut of SpaceX (Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and company) expected Friday, could be the biggest in history. Here are the key numbers. $75 billion The amount SpaceX hopes to raise by selling new shares to investors. That target would be triple the all-time record, set by Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco in … Read more

10 Far Side Comics That Are Absurd Masterpieces

10 Far Side Comics That Are Absurd Masterpieces

The Far Side is frequently cited as absurd, and these cartoons live up to that reputation. The Far Side’s humor was always strange, and idiosyncratic, but it was often less absurdist, or surreal, as people tend to think. That said, creator Gary Larson was totally comfortable treading into truly unreal territory when it suited him. … Read more

Struggling German auto supplier Bosch pivots to robots

Struggling German auto supplier Bosch pivots to robots

German industrial giant Bosch said Wednesday it will step up efforts in the field of humanoid robotics, as its traditional auto parts business comes under increasing pressure.  The world’s biggest auto supplier, Bosch makes everything from braking systems to sensors, but has suffered as European carmakers battle fierce overseas competition and weak demand. However, the … Read more

Trump-appointed federal prosecutor seeks public help on election conspiracy theories

Trump-appointed federal prosecutor seeks public help on election conspiracy theories

Donald Trump’s recent record on U.S. attorneys and other federal prosecutors is a rather embarrassing mess. Some of the Republican lawyers have been purged for political reasons; some have resigned; and some were forced out by the courts. But perhaps most important of all are the president’s prosecutors who’ve actually tried to do their jobs … Read more

Frasers makes €2 billion offer for Hugo Boss

Frasers makes €2 billion offer for Hugo Boss

British clothing group Frasers announced Wednesday a nearly two-billion-euro ($2.3 billion) offer to acquire outstanding shares in German men’s premium apparel firm Hugo Boss. “Hugo Boss is a key brand partner for Frasers, and one of the top five brands across the Frasers group,” said the British firm, which owns the sporting goods chain Sports … Read more