Business news briefs June 14
Microsoft to buy networking site LinkedIn for $26.2 billion – 8:14 PM NEW YORK: In a surprise move, Microsoft said Monday that it is buying professional networking service site LinkedIn for about $26.2 billion.

Business News Roundup, June 14
General Motors is introducing an industry-first rear seat reminder that warns drivers that they may have left someone behind. The feature, standard on the 2017 GMC Acadia SUV, monitors the rear doors. If either door is opened and closed within 10 minutes

China inclusion in MSCI EM may increase weightage by only 5%
then China’s weighting would jump to 39%, implying more than estimated $180 billion of A-share buying from investors who track the index. Stay on top of business news with The Economic Times App. Download it Now!

This Machine Turns Your Food Waste Into Gas For Cooking
Jewish Business News also reports that a system was also set up in the Buvundya Orphanage in Uganda, thanks to a donor. The company s chief scientist and cofounder, Yair Teller, told JBN: These children lit up when they discovered the HomeBiogas magic

Morning business news – June 14
Employers across the economy have strong intentions to hire in the third quarter, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. The latest report shows that its Net Employment Outlook for July to September grew by 9% – the strongest it has