Monthly Archive: March 2018

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Facebook revamps privacy tools as tighter EU rules draw near

Facebook is giving its privacy tools a makeover as it reels from criticisms over its data practices and faces tighter European regulations in the coming months. The changes won’t affect Facebook’s privacy policies or the types of data it gathers about its users. But the company hopes its 2.2 billion users will have an easier […]

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Shares in drugmaker Shire jump on buyout interest by Takeda

LONDON — Shares in Irish drugmaker Shire Plc are up sharply after Japanese rival Takeda said it’s considering a takeover offer. Shire’s shares jumped 21 per cent to 37.10 pounds in London. That puts the company’s market value at 33.7 billion pounds ($47.2 billion). Takeda said in a statement that buying Shire would enhance its […]