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Varcoe: Beyond politics, Teck’s oilsands project hinges on partners, pipelines — and prices
A political brawl has erupted over a pending federal decision on the massive Frontier oilsands mine, but it’s only one of several barriers facing the mega-project.As Alberta presses the Trude…
Who will benefit from Ehsaas Kafaalat Programme?
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Imran Khan has formally launched the “Ehsaas Kafaalat Programme”, under which Rs 2,000 stipend will be paid per month to the most deserving and poorest women across the Country through a digital payment system based on transparent mechanism. Under the programme, one million deserving families in 70 Districts will begin receiving Kafaalat stipends from February to March 2020. The enrollment process of 1 million families in 70 Districts has already been initiated in the first phase while more beneficiary families in rest of the Districts will be enrolled systematically by the end of 2020, which will mark the beginning of disbursing the Rs 2,000 monthly stipends to 7 million beneficiaries through the programme. The database of deserving individuals has been established using a variety of modern techniques and technology to ensure the provision of frauds free dignified financial assistance. Meanwhile, all existing eligible beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)…
Rand tumbles to 11-week low as coronavirus, power cuts weigh
The rand fell by nearly 4% over the week.
Rand marks time as China virus, power cuts weigh
Investors clutch at hopes that China can contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Cosatu to present R254bn Eskom rescue plan
The plan could reduce Eskom's debt by more than half.
Africa pushes ahead on the world’s largest free-trade zone
The African Union is backing the Africa Continental Free Trade Area.
Eskom CEO appoints board for planned division into three units
Eskom seeks to drive harder bargain on funding costs-CEO
Caterpillar’s 2020 outlook adds more gloom to virus-shaken markets
The outlook signals headwinds for machine sales, which fell the most in nearly three years in December.
Sasol expects earnings to collapse 69%
Oil price, softer global margins and Lake Charles project weighs on first-half earnings
BofA sees Eskom among risks to spoil brief SA rally
'Investors are getting impatient and are looking for opportunities elsewhere' – investment strategist.
US consumer spending cooled last month, core prices picked up
Income growth in the US slowed to 0.2%.
Eskom warns SA to brace for more frequent power cuts
The country has been contending with an energy deficit since late 2005.
Amazon set to break record for one-day gain in market cap
Amazon could set a new mark for the biggest single-day gain on record for a US company.
Tongaat shares back to JSE trading on Monday
It suspended trading on June 10 after revelations of accounting irregularities that saw its share plummet some 75% last year.
Top seven romantic getaways in Ireland on Valentine's Weekend
LOOKING for the perfect romantic getaway for you and your loved one on Valentine's weekend? Well, look no further. Here are the top seven destinations in Ireland for you to celebrate the special...
Tipperary IFA president says EU 'can't be browbeaten' by Boris Johnson
Irish farmers 'cannot be sold out'
Brexit day: Britain quits EU, steps into transition twilight zone
The country will slip away an hour before midnight from the club it joined in 1973
Market watch: KSE-100 falls 273 points owing to global sell-off
Benchmark index decreases 0.65% to settle at 41,630.93
BOJ warns of cyber-attack vulnerability ahead of Olympic Games
The increasing threat of cyber-attacks has prodded the Bank of England
Zameen.com synergises data, technology and expertise to reboot Pakistan's property sector
The game-changing tool Property Bank aims to make unaddressed property listings approachable
Economic Survey 2020: Why wealth creation was picked as this year's theme
Economic Survey 2019-20: Elaborating on India's historical dominance on the global economy, the survey stressed on the importance of bringing an openness in the market that leads to wealth creation
Economic Survey 2020 draws heavy references from Kautilya's Arthashashtra
Economic Survey 2020: The document also defends Kautilya and says that he is often misrepresented because of impartial reading of Arthshashtra
This US-based startup helps acquire new skills at affordable prices; check details
With offices in Bengaluru and the US, Springboard has got 15,000 students in over 100 countries around the globe, of which 80 per cent are in the US
Oh! GDP grew only 6.1% - not 6.8% - last fiscal, says MOSPI
GDP figures for financial year 2017-18 were also revised downwards to 7 per cent, from 7.17 per cent reported earlier
Oyo cuts staff strength by about 2,000, exits 200 cities as part of restructuring
Oyo claims that although it has slashed a significant workforce, there has been a lot of support that the start-up has given to the employees who have been asked to leave
Economic Survey 2020: How privatisation helps CPSEs unlock growth potential
Economic Survey 2020: The analysis showed that these privatised CPSEs, on an average, perform better post privatisation than their peers in terms of their net worth, net profit, return on assets
Union Budget 2020: How, When and Where To Watch Live Streaming Of Union Budget
Union Budget 2020: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present Budget 2020 in Parliament on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Economic Survey 2020: The thali, India's own Big Mac Index
What Subramanian has done is somewhat similar to the Big Mac index, but at a national level. He has mapped out what a regular thali costs at a regional level and at the state level from 2007/08 to 2019/20
Oyo rubbishes reports of large-scale partner loss, and exiting businesses
Currently, Oyo largely operates under three models - franchisee, leased and owned assets. The rooms under the franchisee model accounts for the largest number of its inventory of nearly 3 lakh rooms in India
Economic Survey raises more questions than answers for pharma industry
Economic Survey 2019-20: The pharma industry is left in a fix after the Economic Survey 2020 came out today. Here's all you need to know
Budget 2020: James Wilson, the man who brought budget, income tax to India
Budget 2020: When James Wilson introduced the Income Tax, the act severely impacted the mood of the businesses as well as the feudal lords
Railway Budget 2020: Railway fares unlikely to be hiked, govt may give privatisation push
Budget 2020: After the success of India's first private train Tejas, the Centre may also consider privatising other trains and railway operations. The Centre's railway station modernisation plan will also boost steel consumption in the country
Telecom sector is bleeding! Will Modi govt offer relief in Budget 2020?
Budget 2020: Telecom industry has also demanded a reduction in levies, both licence fee and Spectrum Usage Charges (SUC). It has also asked the Centre to create an infrastructure bank that would raise tax-free bonds, the proceeds of which can be used to lend to the companies at lower rates.
Economic Survey 2020 pushes for privatisation of education, flexible labour laws
Economic Survey 2020: Survey calls for increasing literacy levels rapidly through institution of more schools and colleges; vouches for important policies that boost ease of doing business
Economic Survey 2020: FTAs have been beneficial, insecurities over trade deals misplaced
Last year, India backed out of the proposed free trade agreement under RCEP that comprises 16 countries in the larger South East Asian region after some of its key concerns were not addressed
Businesses see promising India-UK ties ahead after Brexit
Brexit: Leading trade organisations and Indian entrepreneurs in Britain see this as an exciting time for the India-UK trade and economic partnership to be taken to a new level
Economic Survey 2020 explains why the rich are good for economy
Economic Survey 2020: Survey says wealth created by entrepreneurs correlate strongly with wealth created by employees, and that greater wealth creation in a market economy enhances welfare for all
Core industries output rise 1.3% in December after four months of decline
The growth came on the back of rise in output in coal, fertiliser and refinery products sectors. However, production of crude oil, natural gas, and electricity contracted during December
Budget 2020: How FM Nirmala Sitharaman's fiscal deficit math is likely to move Sensex, Nifty on Feb 1
Budget 2020: An increase in fiscal deficit target in view of the ongoing economic slowdown may not negatively impact the market since elevated level of expenditure is expected to result in higher demand in Indian economy
Economic Survey 2020 stresses on Assembled-in-India
The Survey states that by integrating "Assemble in India for the world" into Make in India, India can generate 4 crores well-paid jobs by 2025 and 8 crores by 2030
Budget 2020: PPF limit may increase to Rs 2.5 lakh from Rs 1.5 lakh
Budget 2020: The ministry is also planning to permit tax exemptions of up to Rs 2.5 lakh for savings under Section 80 C (of the Income Tax Act)
Why imported onions are rotting? Economic Survey 2020 has an answer
Economic Survey 2020 latest: Imported onions are rotting as there are no takers. Here's what the Economic Survey 2019-20 has to say about the onion crisis
Economic Survey 2020: 60% women in world's fastest growing economy do housework
Women's participation in labour force reduced to 25.3 per cent in 2017-18 from 33.1 per cent in 2011-12, Economic Survey found
Budget 2020: How can FM Nirmala Sitharaman put India back on growth trajectory towards a $5 trillion economy
Union Budget 2020:
Economic Survey 2020 forecasts India GDP growth at 6-6.5% for FY21
Economic Survey 2020: According to the survey, uncertainties, although declining, are still elevated due to protectionist tendencies of China and USA and rising USA-Iran geo-political tensions
Economic Survey 2020: CEA Subramanian sees fiscal slippage in FY20
Subramanian said the country might have hit the trough in growth and expressed his confidence in achieving 6-6.5 per cent growth in fiscal year 2020-21
ITC Q3 net profit grows 29% to Rs 4,048 crore
Net sales increased 5.71 per cent during the December quarter this fiscal to Rs 13,220.30 crore, as opposed to Rs 12,506.05 crore in the corresponding period a year ago
India must follow China's growth model to create jobs, suggests Economic Survey 2020
Economic Survey 2019-20: India can create 4 crore well-paid jobs by 2025 and 8 crore by 2030 by integrating "Assemble in India for the world" into Make in India
India's GDP growth not overstated, says Economic Survey 2020
Economic Survey 2020 live: The Economic Survey 2019-20 cleared the air around "inflated GDP numbers". Here's what this exactly means for you
Budget 2020: Earn less than Rs 10 lakh? Here's what you can expect
Budget 2020: There have been talks about government levying 10% income tax on income above Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh and 20% for income above Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh
Budget 2020: Will govt increase investment limit under Section 80C?
Budget 2020: The limit of deduction available under Section 80C is Rs 1.5 lakh. Taxpayers expect FM Sitharaman to increase the limit to Rs 2.5 lakh
SBI posts highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 5,583 crore in Q3
SBI Q3 results: The bank's gross non-performing assets (NPAs) ratio declined to 6.94 per cent in Q3FY20 versus 8.71 per cent in the same quarter last year
Economic Survey 2020: Red-tape still strangles Indian manufacturing
Economic Survey 2020 updates: Ease of doing business in India seems like a far fetched dream as of now due to the huge number of licenses and approvals needed to run a business. Here's all you need to know
Architecture and design events in February 2020 from Dezeen Events Guide
Modernism Week in Palm Springs, Stockholm Design Week and the Collect crafts fair and Surface Design Show in London are listed in the Dezeen Events Guide in February.
Woqod opens Sealine petrol station
Qatar Fuel “Woqod” yesterday opened Sealine petrol station, raising its network of fixed and mobile petrol stations to 103.
East African airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus
NAIROBI/KIGALI - Kenya Airways and RwandAir said on Friday that they had suspended all flights to and from China until further notice after a virus outbreak killed more than 200 people in China and spread to 18 countries.
Helicopter company in Kobe Bryant crash not certified to fly in poor visibility
The charter company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others on Sunday was not certified to fly in conditions requiring pilots to fly using only cockpit instruments, media reports said.
AJCS ranked first in Gulf region for the third year
Al Jazeera Centre for Studies (AJCS) was ranked the top think tank in the Gulf region for the third year in a row by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) at the University of Pennsylvania in its 2019 Global
Qatar Petroleum announces fuel prices for February
Doha - Qatar Petroleum (QP) today announced the petrol and diesel prices for February.
QFMA to further boost Qatari capital market: CEO
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) is working to further improve the performance of Qatar’s capital market, which has previously been ranked among top 10 financial markets in the world in various indicators related to measuring capital market performance.
Curfew imposed in sections of Central Village, St Catherine
Sections of Central Village in St Catherine are now under a curfew. The curfew began at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m., on Saturday. The boundaries of the curfew are as follows: NORTH: Along the Nelson Mandela...
ViacomCBS Names George Cheeks to Replace Joe Ianniello as Head of CBS
Cheeks, who most recently worked at NBCUniversal but previously was at Viacom, starts in late March.
Michael Gove admits post-Brexit trade with the EU will NOT be 'frictionless' as Boris Johnson 'prepares to ask Brussels for an "off-the-shelf" Canada-style deal'
Michael Gove today admitted UK trade with the EU after Brexit will not be 'frictionless' as Boris Johnson prepares to ask Brussels for an 'off-the-shelf' future partnership agreement.
As we head out, can you cash in? Old 50p coins marking Britain JOINING the EU can sell for up to £100 thanks to Brexit
Since the 1970s, the Royal Mint has released a number of seven sided coins marking our membership in the bloc. One of them from 1992 is rare and worth a mint.
Wealthy are to be offered huge tax breaks by Uruguay’s new president to lure them to the country’s coastal resorts and help boost the economy as other South American countries crumble
Luis Lacalle Pou says he wants to offer residency to up to 200,000 by slashing the minimum amount of property foreigners need to buy to qualify.
Dow plunges 500 points amid coronavirus fears after outbreak is declared a global health emergency and death toll reaches 213
The World Health Organization declared the epidemic a global emergency on Thursday after the fast-spreading virus killed more than 200 people in China and infected thousands.
London is Europe's best city to invest in and Manchester moves into the top 30 on the
London kept second place globally and first in Europe in the annual chart, which measures the attractiveness of major cities around the world for real asset investing.
Telus offers $75 20GB Peace of Mind plan yet again
If you missed out on Telus' $75 20GB offer the first two times, the Vancouver-based carrier is giving you another chance to sign up.
Samsung’s plan for 2020? Release even more high-end phones
Samsung believes foldable and "premium" products will lead the way in 2020 - helping the company to peform better commercially.
Union Budget 2020: Economic Survey Introduces 'Thalinomics'; Here Is What It Entails
Dubbed as an attempt to quantify what a common person pays for a Thali, a new concept called ‘Thalinomics’ has been introduced in Economic Survey 2019-20.
Economic Survey 2020 Details 'slump In 2019' But Predicts 'rebound To Achieve $5 Trillion'
A day before the Union Budget is presented, CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian on Friday, presented the Economic Survey 2020 which spoke of how difficult 2019 was
Punjab Budget To Be Presented On Feb 25
The Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government will present its budget for 2020-21 on February 25.
Market LIVE: Sensex, Nifty subdued as Economic Survey throws fiscal, economic challenge for government
Around 3.15 PM, S&P BSE Sensex was trading 0.51 per cent or 209 points lower at 40,703.84 while broader Nifty 50 index breached the crucial 12,000-mark and was ruling at 11,955 points
Finavia envisions: Electric aircraft will fly on domestic routes in Finland by the end of 2020s
The Finnish airport operator Finavia has joined a Nordic initiative to enhance the development of electric aviation. The Network for Electric Aviation (NEA) is a unique initiative, where Nordic actors come together to accelerate the introduction of electric aviation in the Nordic countries. “Electric-powered aircraft will likely be a vital part of tackling the environmental challenges of the aviation industry. As an airport operator we want to find out what kind of development electric flying will require from our airports”, says
OYO Hotels & Homes selects Sabre as its long-term strategic partner
SINGAPORE and ATHENS – Sabre Corporation has signed a strategic long-term global partnership with OYO Hotels & Homes. With this partnership, OYO will be connected to almost 900,000 travel agents globally, through the GDS connectivity solution powered by Sabre Hospitality Solutions’ innovative SynXis platform, that will help OYO generate increased bookings and open up additional revenue opportunities for its asset owners worldwide. Maninder Gulati, Global Chief Strategy Officer, OYO Hotels & Homes said, “At OYO Hotels & Homes, we have built
Qatar Airways to host 2nd CAPA Qatar Aviation Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit
DOHA, QATAR – Following the success of last year’s CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit, the first summit of its kind held in the Middle East, Qatar Airways looks forward to welcoming industry leaders, national regulatory authorities, international and regional aviation organisations, and air transport executives from around the world to Doha next month for the second edition. This important summit will see senior aviation decision-makers from across the public and private sector gather for two days, from 5-6 February
US tourism & leisure industry sees a drop of 10.3% in deal activity in December 2019
The US tourism & leisure industry saw a drop of 10.3% in overall deal activity during December 2019, when compared with the last 12-month average, according to GlobalData’s deals database. A total of 35 deals worth $415.18m were announced in December 2019, compared to the 12-month average of 39 deals. M&A was the leading category in the month in terms of volume with 19 deals which accounted for 54.3% of all deals. In second place was venture financing with 11 deals, followed by
Nexus guarantees European prices ahead of Brexit
Nexus Collections is freezing all prices ahead of the UK leaving Europe on 31st January, 2020. Any potential increased costs in terms of products, delivery or overhead that are a direct result of Brexit will be absorbed by Nexus Collections, a leading supplier of conference bags and conferences supplies. As a leading provider of conference supplies, such as bags and promotional items, including sustainable goods, Nexus Collections sources products from a number of destinations and delivers them to countries all over
IHG debuts upscale brand, voco in Africa with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed voco The Bank, Rosebank in South Africa in partnership with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa. Earlier this year, IHG announced the signing of a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa to roll out multiple franchise hotels over the next 10 years, across IHG’s portfolio of brands in midscale, upscale and luxury segments. This is the first signing under the MDA and adds
SiteMinder-backed research reveals an increasingly tech-savvy independent hotelier on the rise
LONDON, UK – New research backed by SiteMinder reveals that today’s independent hoteliers have a greater awareness and appetite around technology when it comes to their marketing and distribution strategies. According to eHotelier’s Marketing & Distribution 2020 Journal, 68.4 percent of independent hotels already have a digital marketing strategy implemented for their business and a further 24.4 percent intend to implement their strategy over the coming year. Only 7.2 percent of independent hoteliers do not understand the relevance of a digital marketing
Benchmark names Gregg Fracassa General Manager for Snow King Resort, Jackson, Wyoming
THE WOODLANDS (HOUSTON), TEXAS - Benchmark, a global hospitality company, has appointed Gregg Fracassa general manager for Snow King Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Jackson, Wyoming. Greg Champion, Benchmark’s president and COO, made the announcement. "It is a pleasure to welcome Gregg to Benchmark and to Snow King,” said Mr. Champion. “He brings great depth of leadership and operational experience to the property and an important understanding of maximizing the attributes of a resort hotel and its
Tourism Vancouver strengthens Asia Pacific expertise appointing GAO Group as new agency
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA - Tourism Vancouver announced the appointment of a new agency, GAO Group International, to support regional sales efforts in Asia Pacific. Effective January 2020, GAO Group will be Tourism Vancouver’s official agency offering their services to support the organization’s Asia Pacific corporate incentive business development programs. From GAO Group’s head office in Melbourne and their regional office in Shanghai, they are perfectly positioned to promote Vancouver as a must visit Incentive Travel destination across the broader region. GAO Group
RevitUp travels to Hotel Association of Halkidiki summit
RevitUp will be at the upcoming Hotel Association of Halkidiki meetup in Thessaloniki. Scheduled for Sunday, February 2nd, at the Macedonia Palace Hotel, the summit will address topics from sustainability to destination marketing, management, and more. Nikos Giokas, Director of Business Development at RevitUp, will introduce the latest efforts to redefine revenue optimization for hoteliers during the meetup. Last weekend, Giokas and the RevitUp team were at the 1st International Hospitality Expo Cyprus hotel marketing strategy and tourism promotion with Savvas
Millennium Hotels and Resorts partners with Johnson Controls
In line with the UAE Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, Millennium Hotels and Resorts and Johnson Controls announced a Technology Alliance to drive energy savings and operational cost reduction applying latest energy efficiency product technology and digitalization concepts. Kevork Deldelian, Chief Executive Officer of Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Johnson Controls on sustainable energy solutions to reduce operational costs. The partnership will address Millennium’s entire asset portfolio of existing and new hotels including more
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Coronavirus Isolates China as Countries Shut Borders, Issue Travel Warnings
Death toll stands at 213 and a 2% mortality rate, but outbreak could have global financial ramifications due to supply chain disruptions
FBI Probes Use of Israeli Cyberattack Firm NSO's Spyware Against Americans
Investigators aim to show how involved the company has been in specific hacks, some allegedly targeting U.S. or foreign government officials, sources say
BSNL set to revamp; half the employees are retrenched today
Barat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is all set to rejuvenate the public telecom sector by bringing alterations in services and work. As part of the move the country is to witness the largest retrenching of employees.
SC dismissed plea challenging the rejection of mercy plea by the Nirbhaya rapist
Today the Supreme Court rejected the plea seeking reprieve by Mukesh Singh one of the convicts in Nirbhaya case. President Ramnath Kovind on January 17 rejected the mercy plea submitted by Mukesh Singh.
Milan-based Supermercato24 raises €11 million to expand its e-grocery marketplace in Europe
Italian startup Supermercato24 has today announced raising €11 million to expand its e-grocery marketplace in its homecountry, as well as in Poland where it also has an office, and the rest of Europe.
London-based Yumpingo raises over €9 million to help restaurants gather real-time feedback
UK startup Yumpingo, a one-minute instant review platform for restaurants, has raised over €9 million. The foodtech startup will use the funds to launch Yumpingo Pay, a new pay-at-table platform, and expand the company’s sales and operations internationally.
Paris-based AssoConnect raises €7 million to transform the non-profit sector
The French startup AssoConnect, whose technology is transforming how the non-profit sector is managed, has completed a second round of funding of €7 million, led by XAnge, ISAI and several business angels.
First Kondo, now cosy: but do you have to buy into lifestyle trends?
Beware the tricks of consumer capitalism
How to protect yourself from the coronavirus
The virus can be spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Hand-washing is a first line of defence
The daily business briefing: January 31, 2020
Brexit day arrives, Amazon shares surge, and more
Trump's impeachment trial might not wrap up today after all
Thought President Trump's impeachment trial was hours away from wrapping up? Think again. The Senate on Friday morning seemed headed toward acquitting Trump as soon as this evening, but The Washington Post is now reporting the impeachment trial is looking like it might actually last into next week, possibly not ending until as late as next Wednesday. According to the Post, the Senate may "take up a new procedural resolution laying out rules for the trial's endgame — which could include time for closing arguments, private deliberations and public speeches by senators." If the trial ends up lasting until Wednesday, this would mean Trump would have not yet been acquitted by the time he delivers his State of the Union address, which is scheduled for Tuesday. It also means the trial wouldn't be over in time for Monday's Iowa caucuses, much to the chagrin of Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.). Politico's Jake Sherman is reporting the same, writing that the trial going…
Britain after Brexit
The country remains bitterly divided, but there is cause for hope
Trump is reportedly set to relax U.S. ban on land mines
President Trump will announce as early as Friday that he will undo restrictions on using or acquiring land mines enacted by former President Barack Obama in 2014, two U.S. officials tell Reuters. Obama had moved to stop all U.S. production and acquisition of anti-personnel mines, including to replace degraded stockpiles. The U.S. is not among the more than 160 signatories to the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, but it adheres to many of its provisions and prohibits the use of anti-personnel mines outside of the Korean peninsula, Reuters says. "The resumption of the use of anti-personnel land mines and continued stockpiling and production of these indiscriminate weapons is militarily unnecessary and dangerous," said Daryl Kimball at the Arms Control Association. The U.S. hasn't used land mines since a single anti-personnel mine in Afghanistan in 2002, Kimball's group says, and the last time the U.S. military used mines in any significant way was in the 1991 Gulf War. Peter Weber
Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel find creative ways to hear John Bolton's testimony
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is confident he has the votes to block any witnesses from testifying in President Trump's impeachment trial, "but here's the thing: 75 percent of Americans support calling witnesses in this trial," Stephen Colbert said on Thursday's Late Show. The would-be star witness is former National Security Adviser John Bolton, whose forthcoming book reportedly details a first-hand account of Trump saying he was withholding $400 million in Ukraine military aid to force investigations of Democratic rivals — "a shocking revelation of something we've all known for months," Colbert said. Still, if he did testify, nobody knows what Bolton would even say, Colbert noted, so he had him (or at least Dana Carvey in a fake mustache) on "via live satellite" to ask. Carvey's Bolton had a lot to say, very energetically. Yes, "Capt. Cover-up Mitch McConnell is hoping to have it all wrapped up by tomorrow," after having "done everything he can to kill this," Jimmy Kimmel said on Kimmel Live.…
Dec core sector growth recovers to 1.3% on higher coal, fertiliser output
Production of crude oil, natural gas, and electricity contracted in the month under review
Panic in markets: If Coronavirus is not tamed, trade with China may slump
The real impact of trade can be gauged after February 8 when the Chinese New Year holidays end
Realtors expect debt restructuring up to Rs 1 trn, tax sops for homebuyers
He said loans up to Rs 1 trillion are required to be restructured in view of liquidity crunch faced by builders
Market Wrap, Jan 31: Sensex tanks 190 pts, Nifty below 12K ahead of Budget
State Bank of India posted a 41 per cent year-on-year growth in the standalone net profit at Rs 5,583 crore - its highest ever quarterly net profit-- for the December quarter of FY20
HUL reports 12.95% rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,631 cr
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 1,444 crore in the October-December period of the previous fiscal
Bold reforms needed to achieve 6-6.5% growth in FY21: Experts, industry
Leader Economic Advisory Services at PwC India Ranen Banerjee said attaining the projected growth rate of 6-6.5 per cent will be challenging
GDP growth for FY19 revised downwards to 6.1% from 6.8% estimated earlier
"Real GDP or GDP at constant (2011-12) prices for the years 2018-19 and 2017-18 stand at Rs 139.81 trillion and Rs 131.75 trillion, respectively
Crisil upgrades Jindal Steel's NCD ratings to positive on restart of plant
Upgrade reflects improvement in JSPL's business risk profile over medium term
Economic Survey: Sales of over 1.7k mfg firms contracted by 7.7% in Q2
Net profit for the manufacturing sector contracted in Q1 (June quarter) of 2019-20, mainly due to a production slowdown, it added
GST collection crosses Rs 1.1 trn mark in January; in line with the target
In January, domestic GST collection was around Rs 86,453 cr. Around Rs 23,597 cr was collected through IGST and cess
Fiscal deficit hits 132% of estimate till Dec on slow revenue collection
The government aims to restrict the gap at 3.3 per cent of the GDP or Rs 7,03,760 crore in the year ending March 2020
'Feel good' Budget may see cut in tax rate, sops for social sectors
To cushion the impact on collections, these tweaks might be accompanied by rationalisation in tax rebates
ITC Q3 pre-tax profit rises 4.5% to Rs 5049 cr on hotels, agro businesses
The company said that the macro-economic environment continues to be adversely impacted as reflected in GDP growth, and persistent weakness in consumption demand and investments
Tech Mahindra Q3 net profit slips 5% YoY to Rs 1,146 crore, revenue up 8%
In constant currency terms, revenue grew 4.3 per cent. In US dollar terms, revenue rose 5.1 per cent to $ 1,353 million.
Vedanta implements resolution plan to bag Ferro Alloys via NCLT route
Company's foray into ferro alloy business to strengthen its steel business portfolio
Consequential train accidents decreased to 59 in 2018-19: Economic Survey
The Indian Railways with over 68,000 route-kilometres is the third-largest network in the world under single management
Cut in housing prices can clean up banks' balance sheets: Economic Survey
Pitching for correction in property prices, the survey said that housing prices are ruling at a high level, even as the growth in rates has been muted since 2015-16
Govt dropped initial plan on GSTAT set-up, proposal flagged, shows RTI
Madras High Court had LATER declared bench composition unconstitutional due to non-inclusion of even a single judicial member; No appeal filed yet
Work at state-owned banks affected as employee unions go on 3-day strike
Private sector lenders like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank were working as usual.
Wealth creation to Thalinomics: All you must know about Economic Survey '20
The overarching theme of the Economic Survey 2019-20 is creation of wealth over time and the implementation of policies that act as enablers in creation of this wealth
Citizen suffers as wilful defaults take toll on welfare schemes: Eco Survey
According to the Survey, promoters at the helm of defaulting firms pledge almost 50 per cent of their shareholding to lenders on average
Mining sector's GDP share sees decline due to disruptions in Goa, Karnataka
Closure of mines and disruptions due to changes in legislations has thrown the sector out of gear, curtailing production and endangering jobs
Economic Survey highlights: FY20 fiscal deficit target may need relaxation
GDP growth pegged at 6-6.5 per cent in financial year starting April 1, up from 5 per cent in current fisca
Economic Survey calls for $1.4 trillion infra spending during FY2020-2025
Investment in infrastructure is necessary for the economy, as power shortages, inadequate transport and poor connectivity affects overall growth performance, as per the Survey
Economic Survey's GDP growth forecast for FY20 wide off projection
It is for the second consecutive time that NSO's GDP estimate is significantly lower than the projection made in the survey prepared by the finance ministry
Markets cheerful despite slump in GDP growth, Sensex up 7%: Economic Survey
Benchmark indices Nifty50 and S&P BSE Sensex reached record highs during 2019-20 (up to January 16, 2020).
Economic Survey: 5,151 smart city projects at various levels of execution
On Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna-Urban (PMAY-U) programme, the Survey said the scheme was launched in June, 2015 to provide "pucca" house with basic amenities to all eligible urban poor
Economic Survey: IBC reduces resolution time to 340 days from 4.3 years
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which came into force in 2016, provides for market-linked and time-bound resolution of stressed assets
Economic Survey: Take a cue from China to create 40 million jobs by 2025
Economic Survey: Take a cue from China to create 40 million jobs by 2025 Survey suggests integration of Assembling in India into Make in India
Pvt sector share in National Infra Pipeline to hit 30% by 2025: Eco Survey
Two-thirds of the pipeline is already firmed up; projects of certain states likely to be added to in due course
Economic Survey launches 'Health Score' to detect liquidity issues in NBFCs
A sudden payment default without any prior warning by Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) in August 2018 had triggered panic and caused liquidity crisis in the NBFC sector
Eco Survey sees growth at 6.5% in FY21, calls for easing of deficit target
For the current fiscal, it projected a GDP growth of 5 per cent, the lowest in 11 years, and worsening job prospects
Virginia Rometty steps down, IBM elevates Arvind Krishna as CEO
Krishna will take charge on April 6, while Rometty, who has been at the helm since 2012, will continue as executive chairman until the end of the year
Economic Survey 2020: Need to address rising food bill, revisit PDS rates
The food subsidy bill has increased from Rs 1,13,171.2 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 1,71,127.5 crore in 2018-19, it said adding that the reasons for widening of the food subsidy have been many
Economic Survey: 'Counter-cyclical fiscal policy' to boost demand justified
The Survey places primary blame for the slowdown on global factors, saying 'the deceleration of India's GDP growth since 2017 has tracked the decline in world output'
30 years later, Economic Survey lays down the ground for Liberalisation 2.0
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Vedanta profit rises 49% to Rs 2,348 cr in Q3 on the back of lower expenses
In a statement, the company said "attributable PAT (was) at Rs 2,348 crore, up 49 per cent y-o-y (year-on-year)"
Eco Survey gives positive outlook for steel, oil and gas sectors: Pradhan
The sector achieved a growth of 5.2 per cent during April-November period of the ongoing financial year as compared to 3.6 per cent in the year-ago period, it added
India must focus on network products to export like China: Economic Survey
Among the major Asian countries, India and Indonesia are the only ones with a trade deficit in such products
Economic Survey backs Temasek-like model proposed for divestment
Survey recommends transferring stake of listed govt firms to a corporate entity
Here are a few nuggets from Economic Survey in order to prevent frauds
Financial services exports have remained stagnant, averaging about $5 billion in recent years
Economic Survey: Need to address challenges in farm sector to double income
The food processing sector is growing at an average annual growth rate of more than 5 per cent over the last six years ended 2017-18, it added
Neemuchwala resigns after 4 years as Wipro CEO citing 'family commitments'
The board of directors has begun the process of looking for the next CEO, the company told the stock exchanges
GDP growth neither over nor underestimated, data woes baseless: Eco Survey
The Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Friday said the level and growth of a country's GDP informs several critical policy initiatives as it is a barometer of the economy's size and health
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Govt must support pro-business policies to be a $5-trn economy: Eco Survey
The survey said the exponential rise in India's GDP and GDP per capita post liberalisation coincides with wealth generation in the stock market
Crystal gazing the budget announcements from Economic Survey
Here's what to expect in the budget on Saturday or by way of policy pronouncements subsequent to the budget
Revival in sight: Economic Survey pegs FY21 GDP growth at 6-6.5%
Fiscal targets may have to be relaxed for the current year
Economic Survey: Building blocks for 'wealth creation' and $5-trn economy
Here is a snapshot of some of the 'new ideas' for the economy that the Survey focuses on
Railway allows armed escorts in cargo trains to secure goods prone to theft
Armed escorts have been initially approved in the Eastern Railway zone and will be reviewed after a period of six months
Trade body at variance with ISMA over sugar production estimate
All India Sugar Trade Association sees sugar output falling to 27 million tonnes; This is higher than ISMA's estimate of 26 million tonnes for 2019-20
Rural students spend more in books, uniform, stationery than urban: Survey
Among those who were enrolled, drop-out rate was as high as 10 per cent at primary level, 17.5 per cent at upper primary/middle, and 19.8 per cent at secondary level, the survey added.
Brexit: European Union chiefs hail 'new dawn for Europe' as UK quits
Britain's 47-year membership of the bloc will end on the stroke of 2300 GMT -- midnight Brussels time, three and a half years after a shock referendum vote to leave
Fused entity to have enough cash to loan private players: PFC on REC merger
PFC and REC can separately lend up to 25 per cent of their net worth to a single borrower/ project, and lending to a group borrower could be 40 per cent, PFC informed the BSE
HUL reshuffles top management team
Narasimhan would replace Priya Nair, currently Executive Director - Home Care who moved as Executive Director - Beauty and Personal Care
Economic Survey links infrastructure with social reforms to boost growth
The Survey suggested interlinking electricity supply with health and education
Corporation tax cut to benefit 1% firms, SMEs paying lower tax: Eco Survey
With economic slowdown resulting in slippages in direct and indirect tax collections, the Survey said the next financial year is expected to pose challenges on the fiscal front
Foreign exchange reserves reach life-time high of $466.69 billion
In the previous week, the reserves had increased by USD 943 million to USD 462.16 billion
Uptick in retail prices in FY20 mainly on veggies, pulses: Survey
The Economic Survey 2019-20, presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that inflation has been witnessing moderation since 2014, however, recently there has been an "uptick
Ease of doing business: How India moved up the ranks and the road ahead
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ITC Q3 net profit rises 29% to Rs 4,047.87 cr; net sales up 5.71%
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 3,136.95 crore in the October-December quarter of the previous fiscal
SBI Q3 result: Lender logs 41% YoY rise in profit at Rs 5,583 cr; NPAs dip
During the quarter under review, the bank's credit book grew 6.79% YoY to Rs 23.01 trillion, up from Rs 21.55 trillion. The retail loans have jumped 17.49% YoY, while corporate loans slipped 0.48%
Amazon's Q4 revenue takes a 300 bps hit due to Diwali timing, Japanese tax
Firms says large part of impact was felt as Diwali season moved more into third quarter, boosting Q3 sales at the cost of Q4
Top headlines: Eco Survey 2019-20, Wipro's Abidali Neemuchwala steps down
Economic Survey for 2019-20 was tabled in Parliament on Friday and projected the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to grow between 6 - 6.5 per cent in financial 2020-21 (FY21)
Delhi court revives Aircel-Maxis matter against Chidambaram, Karti
Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain, appearing for the agencies sought time to file the report, which was allowed
Privatised CPSEs reported better profit, sales after transition: Eco Survey
The survey, tabled in Parliament on Friday, examined the change in performance for each individual central public sector enterprises (CPSE)
Vedanta Q3 PBT at Rs 3,806 cr, up 9.4% on lower costs, exceptional gain
Sales down 10% to Rs 21,126 cr mainly due to lower commodity prices, muted volumes in zinc, oil & gas and copper
India forecasts faster economic growth, warns of fiscal challenge
The government estimates GDP will grow 5% this fiscal year, which ends on March 31. That would be the slowest growth since the global financial crisis of 2008-09
Crisis-hit Thyssenkrupp mulls sale of elevators units worth 15 billion euro
According to the Financial Times, Thyssenkrupp has attracted at least four bids for its crown jewel, including from Finnish lift maker Kone
HUL volume growth surprises, profit before tax up 14% in December quarter
The company's volume growth is also ahead of the overall FMCG sector's
Ride-hailing firm Ola to start in London on Feb 10 with over 20,000 drivers
Will be fully operational from day one, firm aims to offer a differentiated experience with features such as 24/7 helplines for drivers and customers and in-app emergency button
Companies' Sensex tenure pared by 80% post liberalisation: Economic Survey
Higher dynamism has helped the emergence of new firms which have challenged the old order, survey notes
Eco Survey flags disproportionate dwarfism of banks, calls to be efficient
The Economic Survey 2019-20 tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted that despite nationalisation a significant portion of the poor remained unbanked till 2014
Indiabulls to exit realty biz, merge with entity led by Embassy, Blackstone
In the past two years, IBREL has sold commercial assets to Blackstone for around Rs 12,250 crore
Non-food credit growth slides to 7% in Dec 19 from 12.8% a year ago
All four categories - agriculture, industry, services and retail - segments showed deceleration in credit growth
Govt should lean on growth instead of focusing on fiscal deficit: CEA
It is time to focus on growth and, therefore, cutting expenditure is not an option, probably because at a time like this, growth needs to be taken care of, he added
Economic survey: Slowdown bottomed out, uptick from here onwards, says CEA
The Economic Survey 2019-20, prepared by a team lead by Subramanian, has projected the GDP to expand in the range of 6-6.5 per cent during 2020-21
Stubble burning, construction waste still a major concern: Economic Survey
About 178 million tonnes of surplus crop residues are available in the country. Burning of these residues leads to rise in pollutant levels and deterioration of air quality
Coronavirus: Spurt in fertiliser import costs seen due to plant closure
Exporters not to worried for now, say concerns may kick in only if virus spread isn't controlled; leather sector stand to gain.
Pace of road construction less than half that of 2018-19: Economic Survey
Per-day construction drops from 29.7 km in FY19 to 12.7 km in first six months of current fiscal
Marico slips 6%, hits 52-week low on disappointing December quarter results
In Q3FY20, consolidated revenue from operations declined 2 per cent YoY at Rs 1,824 crore.
Economic Survey: New firm creation higher in services sector than mfg, agri
The survey also said that there is a need to invest in ramping up India's statistical infrastructure. It also said that India has made impressive improvements in several social development indicators
Notable turnaround in mineral production due to policy reforms: Survey
The production of major minerals during 2018-19 has recorded a growth of 25 per cent over previous year in terms of value, it said
President Kovind makes pitch for swadeshi to build 'a better tomorrow'
Protests in parliament against CAA, NRC mar his address
Turkish exploration vessel trespasses into Greek territorial waters (updated)
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Greece still records highest youth unemployment in Europe
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Stocks decline as coronavirus keeps traders on edge
Stocks fell broadly Friday, the final day of the month, as traders tried to assess the potential economic impact of China’s fast-spreading coronavirus while weighing earnings from Caterpillar and Amazon.
Shire of Esperance council green-light nature camp plans
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UK trade bodies respond to points-based immigration proposal
UKIE suggests "little impact" on games industry, while TIGA welcomes attention given to creative and STEM sectors
Barclays introduces video games tax relief loans
Developers able to claim 90% of their tax credit before it is fully processed
Update KB4532695 is giving users the BSOD
Microsoft released update KB4532695 for Windows 10 version 1903 and 1909 a few days ago. While the update delivers additional corrections, as well as improvements in stability and security, users have encountered a number of issues since. In the official Microsoft forum, users are reporting performance issues, including problems with sound and system start-up. The …
European Union passes resolution to force common charger for smartphones
Recently we reported that Apple may be forced to ship iPhones with USB-C port in the European Union. As we expected, EU parliament this week voted 582-40 in favor of a resolution to urge action by the European Commission on a common charging solution for smartphones. The parliament has asked the Commission to ensure that …
Crypto Tax in 2020: A Comprehensive Guide
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Bank of Lithuania Looks into Central Bank Digital Currency
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OmiseGo-Backed Exchange Shuts Down
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Coinmetrics Study Unveils Shocking Tether (USDT) Fact
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Huawei 5G role being capped in the UK will cost £500 million: British Telecom
BT (British Telecom) has stated that Britain’s decision to limit Huawei‘s involvement in building 5G infrastructure would have increased the cost of its gigabit-communications plan by about 500 million pounds over five years. British Telecom is the largest mobile broadband network provider and its Chief Executive, Philip Jansen, said he welcomed the use of vendors …
China's yuan finds its feet after vote of confidence by WHO on coronavirus
The World Health Organisation said late on Thursday that the coronavirus outbreak was a global emergency, but opposed travel ...
As Coronavirus death toll rises, countries tighten curbs on travel to China
The US and other countries tightened travel curbs on Friday and businesses said they were facing supply problems because of the coronavirus in China.
SA wine industry promotes sober drinking habits through new code
The South African wine industry on Friday announced that it has joined other liquor industries in introducing a new code ...
LOOK: Durban's new R300m promenade 'already cracking'
Less than two months after being opened amid fanfare, the newly extended section of the promenade is already cracking and ...
France Agrees to End Airbus Corruption Probe in $4B Deal
A French court has approved an agreement with Airbus that would see the planemaker pay up to $4 billion to end years of corruption investigations by three countries.
Pasteurized Camembert? French Cheesemakers Vote ‘Non’
A battle over the future of camembert, one of France's most emblematic cheeses, came to a head Friday after producers voted against allowing pasteurized versions of the venerable raw-milk pucks.
Law Firm Dumps Maduro Official After Outcry
A U.S. law firm that was hired for $12.5 million by a top official in Nicolás Maduro's government has decided to dump the controversial Venezuelan client amid an outcry by critics who accused it of carrying water for a socialist "dictator."
Wilbur Ross Sees a Bright Side to Chinese Virus
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross suggested Thursday that the viral outbreak in China might offer an unexpected benefit for the U.S. economy: It could encourage American manufacturers in China to return to the United States.
‘Big four’ banks turn into ‘big two’ - VietNamNet
With Vietcombank making up 40 percent of total profit of four state-owned banks, the competition among the ‘big four’ banks has been reduced to the ‘big two’.
Asian investors eye low-cost housing - VietNamNet
JLL estimates that hundreds of millions of dollars from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and China are waiting to be funneled into Vietnam’s real estate market.
Global Run On Virus Masks Leaves US & Europe With No Supply
Global panic growing as virus spreads
Boeing Credit Rating Slashed Amid Plane Maker’s Ongoing 737 MAX Fiasco
Moody's warns Boeing also remains
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order beat EA expectations by selling 8m copies
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Pricing Your Apartment in a Slow Market
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Millennials Aren’t Spending All Their Money on Avocado Toast, Actually
They are burdened by student loans, but new data shows they have saved more for retirement than Gen Xers did at the same age.
NCG joins Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme
'Realising the potential of the North through investment in skills is a huge opportunity – and NCG will lead the way'
Northumberland's apprentices aren’t making tea, they’re making history
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Northumberland County Council is highlighting the value of apprenticeships
Key takeaways from Economic Survey 2020
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday tabled economic survey projecting the country’s economic growth at 6-6.5% for the next fiscal year starting April 1.
Govt plans to sell 15% take in HAL via offer for sale
The government is planning to sell 15 per cent stake in Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) through an offer for sale, which could fetch about Rs 4,000 crore to the exchequer.
'Budget 2020 must focus on Digital India, Nasscom, IT'
Dr Amit Nagpal, President, Bloggers Alliance The first priority of Budget 2020 should be Digital India.
US soldiers hurt in Iran missile strike up to 64: Pentagon
The number of US troops injured by an Iranian missile strike in Iraq this month has risen to 64, according to new figures released by the Pentagon. US President Donald Trump had initially said no
Economic Survey: Wilful defaulters owe Rs 1.4 trillion to lenders
The Economic Survey, tabled in the parliament on Friday, has revealed that the wilful defaulters owe a whopping sum Rs 1.4 lakh crore. As of 2018, wilful defaulters owed their respective lenders
Govt to spend Rs 25 lakh cr to boost rural economy; over Rs 43K cr disbursed under PM-KISAN scheme
The government has provided over Rs 43,000 crore to more than 8 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme and will spend Rs 25 lakh crore in coming years to boost the rural economy, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Friday.
Economic Survey: India skids on ranking for protecting minority shareholders
The economic survey also patted the back of the government, stating that implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) has helped India in improving the ease of doing business.
Startup India sees growth; Maha, Karnataka lead the race
The startup ecosystem in the country has seen an uptick in growth in the past few years, with a push from the Startup India initiative launched in August 2015. The Economic Survey said that startups
For start-up ecosystem to flourish, liquidity is the need of the hour
Tanuj Choudhry, Chief Business Officer, HomeLane India’s economic growth has been sluggish over the last few years and the impact has been concerning.
Economic Survey's Thalinomics suggests meal more affordable for common man
The survey states that across India and also the four regions -- North, South, East and West -- it is found that the absolute prices of a vegetarian thali have decreased significantly since 2015-16 though the price has increased in 2019.
Privatised CPSEs reported better profit, sales after transition: Economic Survey
Most privatised CPSE witnessed improvement in net worth, profit, gross revenue and sales growth after the transition, the Economic Survey has said.
Pro-business policy critical to achieve $5 trillion economy, says Economic Survey
The Economic Survey 2019-20 says India’s aspiration to become a $5 trillion economy depends critically on promoting “pro-business” policy that unleashes the power of competitive markets to generate
Budget 2020: Allow tax exemption on health insurance premium
Animesh Das Head of Product Strategy - ACKO General Insurance It would be a welcome move, if the government will remove the current limits and allow tax exemption on actual/full health insurance premium paid by the taxpayer.
Economic Survey 2020 to give roadmap for $5 tn economy
Coming at a time when India's nominal economic growth, not adjusted for inflation, has been the worst in 42 years, the Economic Survey, to be presented in parliament by around 12.30 pm, is hugely
Thalinomics suggests meal more affordable for common man
The survey states that across India and also the four regions -- North, South, East and West -- it is found that the absolute prices of a vegetarian thali have decreased significantly since 2015-16 though the price has increased in 2019.
No fresh investment, redemption for mutual fund investors on Budget day
Mutual funds investors will not be able to make a fresh investment or sell their units on the Budget day because subscription and redemption are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, industry officials
Britain leaves the EU - then what?
Britain leaves the European Union on Friday, ending more than four decades of economic, political and legal integration with its closest neighbours.
Budget 2020: The inclusive growth of the country
Sunil Khosla Head Digital Business, India Transact Services Limited "Considering the current ecosystem in the country, the annual financial budget 2020 is much awaited and expected to relieve most of the financial segments."
Auto industry slowdown temporary: Economic Survey
The survey said that the “temporary auto slowdown may be attributable to certain other reasons such as lack of credit, base effect (as in last few years auto sector has grown rapidly), and structural changes like adoption of newer fuel standards from BS-IV to BS-VI from April 20 etc.”
Gold futures fall Rs 319 to Rs 40,656 per 10 gm
Gold prices on Friday fell by Rs 319 to Rs 40,656 per 10 gram in futures trade as participants cut down their positions in line with a weak trend overseas. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold
The real estate industry hopes for favorable financial decisions in budget 2020
Ashish Sarin, CEO, AlphaCorp Considering the role of the sector in economy, there is intense speculation and simultaneous optimism that the government would announce some growth measures for the segment.
Chakli on wheels to give Arya Vysyas a lift
The Karnataka Arya-Vysya Community Development Corporation has proposed a new self-employment scheme under which affordable loans of Rs 5-10 lakh will be given to members of the community wishing to start snacks-on-wheels business.
Arvind Krishna elected IBM CEO
Indian-origin technology executive Arvind Krishna has been elected Chief Executive Officer of American IT giant IBM after a "world-class succession process", succeeding Virginia Rometty, who described him as the “right CEO for the next era at IBM” and “well-positioned" to lead the company into the cloud and cognitive era.
Consequential train accidents decreased in 2018-19: Economic Survey
Stating that steps are being taken on a regular basis to prevent rail accidents, the Economic Survey on Friday said consequential train accidents registered a decline in 2018-19.
PSU banks staff strike may affect branch, ATM services
However, private sector lenders like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank would be operational.
Economic Survey 2020 calls for better efficiency at public sector banks
For FY19, PSBs had made a collective loss of Rs 66,000.
Pre Budget Expectations by HDFC Securities
HDFC Securities The Govt needs to give a serious push to improve the business environment.
GDP growth expected to strongly rebound to 6-6.5% in FY21: Economic Survey
India's economic growth is expected to "strongly rebound" to 6-6.5 per cent in 2020-21 from 5 per cent estimated in the current fiscal, the Economic Survey said on Friday, adding that the government with a strong mandate has the capacity to expedite reforms.
Economic Survey: India now global leader in monthly data consumption
For the quarter ending June 2019, the price of data was 7.7 per GB as compared to 200 per GB in June 2016. The Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) for GSM-based mobile services has also gone down substantially from 126 in June 2016 to 74.30 in June 2019, said the survey.
Uptick in retail prices in FY20 mainly on veggies, pulses: Economic Survey
Consumer price inflation has been witnessing moderation since 2014, however, there has been an "uptick" in the prices of food items, particularly vegetables, owing to output disruptions and low base
Delhi Police ask for 45 documents for opening restaurant, only 19 for a gun: Economic Survey
Delhi Police ask for as many as 45 documents before giving its clearance for opening an eatery in the national capital as gainst only 19 to buy a gun, the Economic Survey said on Friday while making a case for doing away with unnecessary controls.
1g salt and 0.2g turmeric: Economic Survey 2020's Thalinomics for adult male engaged in heavy work
The Thalinomics is a novel addition to the Economic Survey 2020, which has calculated the affordability of a one-plate meal in relation to "an adult male engaged in heavy work". "We have taken the
Economic slowdown bottomed out, uptick from here onwards: CEA K V Subramanian after Economic Survey
Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian on Friday said India's GDP is expected to grow at 6-6.5 per cent next fiscal as the economic slowdown has bottomed out.
OLED TVs could replace LG's mid-range LCD televisions entirely
LG Display is shutting down domestic LCD production, as sales of OLED TVs help to compensate for company losses.
BT to charge customers for unreturned routers
BT says changes will improve sustainability and bottom line
Iran calls US sanctions on nuke organization chief ‘unwise'
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said it seems U.S. officials imposed the sanctions to try to divert public opinion from Trump’s impeachment.
Lebanese bonds tumble as uncertainty increases
"Lebanese debt is currently trading at a large discount and investors have already priced in a restructuring," Saeb El Zein, a financial markets expert told Annahar.
A Cure for Cancer Might Be on the Way -- and It Could Turn Healthcare Investing Upside Down
An exciting new discovery holds the potential to completely disrupt the healthcare industry as we know it.
How Idexx Laboratories Beat Expectations in Q4
The animal health company boosted its full-year 2020 earnings guidance, too.
Amazon Crushes Earnings, and Here's the Most Impressive Part
Amazon’s retail sales took flight even in soft consumer spending environment.
53% of Older Americans Make This Miscalculation That Could Destroy Their Retirement
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Enrolling in Medicare? Don't Make This Giant Mistake
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Tesla Management Talks Cybertruck, Model Y, Coronavirus, and More
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Uber Stock: A 2020 Survival Guide
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Altria's Profit Just Got Vaporized
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68% of Middle-Aged and Older Workers Share This Retirement-Planning Regret
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Tractor Supply's Shopper Trends Turn Negative
The retailer blamed unusually warm winter weather for a sharp growth slowdown over the holiday season.
The Tax Break the IRS Is Begging You to Take
Millions of taxpayers are eligible but choose not to claim the thousands of dollars this tax credit offers.
This Industrial Giant Is Giving Up and That's a Good Thing
After years of trying to turn things around, it's finally time to say goodbye to a struggling sector.
Did Walmart Waste $3.3 Billion on Jet.com?
The e-commerce site is a shell of what it was when the retailer purchased it.
Can Apple's Wearables Segment Continue Its Incredible Growth?
Buyers are snapping up AirPods Pro as fast as Apple can produce them, and the AppleWatch shows solid growth and great potential.
85% of Older Adults Are Setting Themselves Up to Fail in Retirement
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Verizon's Adding Subscribers, but Not Profits
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Lockheed Martin Can Keep Flying Higher in 2020
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Unclaimed dividends increase from N103b to N130b in 2019, returns to public companies ─SEC
Registrars of public companies in Nigeria have returned all unclaimed dividends, which have been in their custody for 15 months and SEC
Paradigm Chairman Sam Gores Denies Report of Possible Sale to CAA
"We are not for sale, nor are we selling the agency," Gores says in email to employees
Enbridge faces regulators in Canada, U.S. over plans to expand oil pipeline network
Enbridge faces off with regulators in Minnesota over Line 3 just as it grapples with complaints over changes to overhaul its Mainline
FP Dealmakers: Foreign firms gobbled up record number of Canadian companies in 2019
A number of Canadian companies were bought out by rivals or private equity firms last year
U.S. commerce secretary says coronavirus will help bring jobs to North America
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Thursday he believed the coronavirus outbreak that has left millions under lockdown in China will help return jobs to the U.S. and Mexico.
Eurozone economy records worst year since 2013
The eurozone economy, which is made up of the 19 countries that use the euro currency, ended 2019 with a whimper and recorded its worst year of growth since it was mired in a debt crisis in 2013.
Let's move on: EU wants to keep big role after Brexit
As the United Kingdom prepared to bring to an end its 47-year EU membership, the bloc's top officials on Friday pledged to continue playing a prominent role "in the ever-louder cacophony of the world," despite the loss of a powerful affiliate.
Anne Cox Chambers, wealthy newspaper heiress, dies at 100
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Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace: Norad
Two long-range Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles buzzed Canadian airspace on Friday morning, the North American Aerospace Defence Command said, days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early-warning system is outdated.
HBC board unanimously backs Baker offer in amended and stated circular
The board of directors of Hudson's Bay Co. has unanimously recommended shareholders support a sweetened offer to take the retailer private.
Statistics Canada says GDP edged up 0.1 per cent in November
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U.K.'s health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand
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Aston Martin bailed out by Canadian F1 billionaire
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Zombies and Bears Beware, BABA Stock Will Defeat You!
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As Trade Tensions Ebb and Chip Prices Recover MU Stock Is a Buy
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Play Casino Stocks with a Bearish Put on Las Vegas Sands
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Earnings Look Good Enough for PayPal Stock
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With a high forward P/E, Walmart stock is priced for perfection. Watch out for political changes this year, which may impact shares.
Look for New Highs From CSX Stock as the Economy Heats Up
As goes the economy, so goes CSX stock, and the economy is only going to improve over the next few quarters.
Red-Hot Uber Stock Might Just Prove Its Bull Case in 2020
At the start of 2020 Uber stock is looking pretty hot. Investors should keep a close eye on the name as the year unfolds.
Even This Cheap, It’s Hard to Make a Case for Chesapeake Energy Stock
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CVS Stock Is a Long-Term Hold, but It’s not a Buy Ahead of Earnings
CVS Health's 2018 acquisition of Aetna will likely boost CVS stock in 2020, but volatiity around earnings date is possible.
4 Things Investors Must Consider Before Buying Aurora Cannabis
Aurora stock is currently one of the worst-performing Canadian cannabis companies. Here are a few things to know before investing.
Splunk Stock Will Keep Powering Higher Despite Being Overvalued
Splunk stock isn't cheap -- it's probably overvalued here -- but valuation alone won't stop the SPLK rally.
When It Comes To Cannabis Plays, Stay Away From Aurora Stock
Without a clear strategic plan to lower Aurora Cannabis's debt pile, a bet on Aurora stock would be nothing more than a gamble.
5 Stocks Under $5 With Colossal Growth Prospects
While some argue you get what you pay for, others say that stocks to buy trading at low levels can represent compelling opportunities.
Ford Stock Is a Neutral Play in 2020
The automaker has an opportunity for growth in China but it’s got to deliver in a market not favoring light vehicles.
How to Trade Boeing Stock After Its Nasty Earnings Report
Boeing's earnings were abysmal thanks to the grounded 737 Max, but the stock shrugged it off. Here's how to trade BA stock moving forward.
Investors Should Forget Aurora Cannabis and Buy GWPH Stock Instead
Demand for legal cannabis is not as strong as bulls predicted. As a result, investors should avoid big names like Aurora stock.
Lyft Stock Is An Intriguing Trade for Market Bulls Ahead of Earnings
The long-term debate over Lyft won't be resolved by a single quarterly report, but a risk-loving market could bid LYFT stock up next month.
3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Lyft, HD Supply, and Melco Resorts & Entertainment
Friday's big stock charts feature three stocks with the potential for longer-term rebounds — and shorter-term upside.
United Airlines Stock Is Poised for Lift Off After Encountering Turbulence
The selling in United Airlines stock has gotten overdone on coronavirus fears. The company has limited exposure and is primed for a rally.
Do Not Put Ocean Power Technologies Stock in Your 401k
The Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition just launched. As a result, is Ocean Power Technologies and OPTT stock worth a look?
Despite Its IPO Success, Peloton Might Just Be a Fitness Fad
Despite its stellar revenue growth, investors should be cautious. Peloton stock might fall prey to new fitness trends or cycling competitors.
Forget Legalization: CBD Is Good Enough for CRON Stock
Cronos’ acquisition of Lord Jones is perfect because the American consumer wants CBD, not marijuana.
7 Underappreciated Foreign Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
This is a great time to add the benefits of diversification to your portfolio with some attractive foreign dividend stocks.
Coca-Cola Is the Most Conservative Investment You Can Make
Coca-Cola stock was a star in the January market, but don't be fooled. This is a slow-growing dividend aristocrat.
Pinterest Stock Should Spark Investors’ Interest With This New Feature
Pinterest just introduced “Try On,” the companies spin on augmented reality. What does this mean for Pinterest stock?
Buy the Bloodshed in Twitter Stock After the Q4 Earnings Release
Twitter stock tumbled badly following the underlying company’s Q3 earnings report and unfortunately, Q4 may not be so hot either. But there are enough positives in this story to warrant a contrarian mindset.
Chesapeake Energy Bulls Are Asking the Wrong Question
From logical deduction, the environment must be pressured beyond belief. Thus, I can’t see CHK stock doing anything but eroding in the long run.
5 Great Tech ETFs That Aren’t the XLK
When it comes to tech ETFs, the XLK rules the roost. But there are other ETFs in the sector that gives it a run for its money.
When It Comes To IQIYI Stock, Investors Should Tune Out
IQIYI has staged a nice rally, but that's likely to fizzle out in the face of tough macroeconomic headwinds.
Major developments for Cullompton and Tiverton go to consultation
Plans for 500 homes and Cullompton regeneration go to the public
Burlescombe produce market "overwhelmed" by optimism and support
The new monthly produce market got underway at Burlescombe and Westleigh Community Hall on Sunday, January 26
High demand for Barratt Homes' new Tiverton development
The developer is launching the new site on Saturday, February 8
New tax rules mean millions will get an extra £104 from April
It will affect around 31 million full-time workers
Nonprofit Receives Grant to Help Prevent Local Oil Production
Santa Barbara County faces a tripling of onshore oil production. Three oil companies are proposing to drill and operate over 700 new wells in Cat Canyon Oil Field, posing dangerous threats to clean air, clean water, public safety, and our climate. What’s more, these oil companies are not proposing conventional oil drilling, which is risky enough, but rather they are seeking permits for extreme, enhanced oil extraction processes known as cyclic steam injection and steam flooding, which are far riskier and more energy intensive than traditional drilling. The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) has just received $10,000 in grant funding from the Fund for Santa Barbara to help confront this major threat.
Excavation to Begin on Next Phase of Summerland Oil Well Cleanup
During the week of February 10, 2019, exploratory excavation work will begin on oil wells leaking onto Summerland Beach, as part of the planning for capping up to three more wells on and off the beach – including the notorious Treadwell #10 offshore well (pictured above). The actual capping work will take place during the months of June/July 2020. State Lands Commission staff notified Heal the Ocean of its progress report to the State Legislature, “Coastal Hazards and Legacy Oil and Gas Well Removal and Remediation Program,” which it presented in December 2019 as preparation for this next phase of the cleanup.
Theresa May Has Earned Almost £400,000 Since Quitting As Prime Minister
May will receive a £190,000 “signing bonus” after agreeing a deal with the Washington Speakers Bureau agency last month.
Apple Supplier Japan Display Reaches $930 Million Bailout Agreement With Ichigo
Struggling Apple supplier Japan Display has reached a deal with Ichigo Asset Management to receive up to 100.8 billion yen ($930 million USD) in bailout funding.
Trump will demand high price for UK trade deal, says former ambassador
Kim Darroch said it was ‘impossible’ that the US congress would ratify any trade deal by the end of the year.
Tears And Cheers as Britain Set for Historic Brexit Day
After three and-a-half years of tortuous negotiations and political chaos, Britain will officially leave the European Union at 11 o’clock in the evening London time Friday. Pro-Brexit supporters are planning celebrations – but there were emotional scenes in Brussels.
Myanmar earns US$310 M from fishery exports in 2020
Myanmar earned about US$310 million from fishery export from October 1 to January 17 in this fiscal year and it is more US$45 million compared with the amount of fishery export in the same period in the last fiscal year, according to figures from the Ministry of Commerce.
African Economic Outlook indicates steady growth through 2021
AfDB's 2020 African Economic Outlook shows that growth remained stable in 2019 at 3.4% and is on course to pick up to 3.9% in 2020, and 4.1% in 2021.
Eaton maintains its B-BBEE Level 1 status
Eaton has maintained its B-BBEE Level 1 status for the third year in a row setting the lead amongst the top power management companies in South Africa.
Uganda Tourism Institute worth Uhs380b to open in July
Uganda’s State Minister for Tourism Godfrey Kiwanda has said that the Hotel and Tourism Training Institute Application Hotel located in Jinja is nearing completion and will be officially opened in July. The construction of the application hotel is being undertaken under the Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project, funded by Government of Uganda (USD. 2.5m), World Bank (USD. 100m) and coordinated by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU). Former Tourism Minister Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu (Now the Minister of Judiciary and Constitutional Affairs) on April 10th 2018, led a team of Government officials and other partners for a groundbreaking ceremony that kickstarted construction works for the new application hotel for Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute in Jinja. The construction contract was awarded to Roko Construction Limited under the supervision of Arch Design Limited for a duration of 12 months. Kiwanda who was officiating at the Institute’s Alumni Association launch hosted in Kampala…
The EU’s Risky Green Taxonomy
European Union member states and the European Parliament are soon expected to adopt a so-called “taxonomy” for classifying green investments, after reaching an agreement last month on a list of “sustainable” economic activities. Once the new system enters into force, most likely this year, the European Commission will use this list to determine which financial assets and products are sustainable. This taxonomy is the backbone of the Commission’s regulatory package on sustainable finance, which has the ambitious goal of “reorient[ing] capital flows towards sustainable investment, in order to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth.” The Commission hopes that the new labelling scheme will address the problem of market players “greenwashing” non-sustainable financial products and serve as the basis for policy incentives to promote sustainable investment. To be fit for purpose, however, the taxonomy must address three important questions. Unfortunately, the EU’s one-dimensional approach disregards two of the three…
Better borrowing: Expert advice for avoiding problem debt
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Economic Survey 2020 projects GDP growth at 6-6.5% in FY21
The Economic Survey 2020, prepared by Chief Economic Advisor Dr Krishnamurthy Subramanian, was tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament Friday.
Budget Session 2020 Highlights: GDP growth rate for 2018-19 revised downwards to 6.1 per cent
Parliament Budget Session 2020, Economic Survey 2020 Highlights: The Economic Survey 2019-2020, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, projected the economic growth of 6 to 6.5 per cent in the fiscal year starting April 1.
Streetwise Kolkata: Upmarket Victoria Terrace was born out of a slum
The central business district of Kolkata is a collection of several smaller neighbourhoods with unique characteristics and histories of their own. One of them is the relatively less-known, tree-lined Victoria Terrace.
Progress in state on potato value chain should be replicated: PepsiCo Asia head
“How can industry and farmers win together? We follow contract farming or collaborative farming, where we put farmers at the centre,” he said.
SBI profit jumps 41 per cent to Rs 6,797 crore in Q3 on lower provisioning
On a standalone basis, SBI's net profit jumped 41.2 per cent to Rs 5,583.36 crore in the third quarter of the current fiscal compared to Rs 3,954.81 crore during the corresponding October-December period in the same period a year ago.
Explained: The ugly truth about India’s adherence to the FRBM Act
By completely ignoring Revenue Deficit, and only focusing on containing Fiscal Deficit, the government has ensured that the FRBM Act now hurts growth – which is exactly opposite of what fiscal consolidation was supposed to do.
Explained: What is Economic Survey’s strategy for boosting wealth creation?
Economic Survey reiterates PM Narendra Modi's call for increasing “wealth creators” in the economy.
Sustainable living: After Air New Zealand’s edible cups, French pastry chef serves sugary receipts
French pastry chef Ludovik Gerboin in Bavaria has started printing edible sales receipts made of sugar and surmounted them on every pastry.
Thalinomics in times of rising prices: Veg, non-veg thalis more affordable, says Eco Survey
Calling it 'Thalinomics', Krishnamurthy V Subramanian compared price of standard veg and non-veg meal plates across the country to say that affordability as a factor of daily wage has improved overtime, indicating improved welfare of the common person.
Nintendo CEO says no new Switch model this year
The Kyoto-based company has long been rumoured to be preparing an upgraded version of the hybrid home-portable Switch as it nears the end of its third year in the market.
Eurozone economy records worst year since 2013
The growth recorded was lower than the 0.2% anticipated in the markets and was largely due to the fact that two of the eurozone's biggest economies, France and Italy, both contracted.
Public sector bank services hit as employees union go on 2-day strike
Bank strike: Services like cash deposit, withdrawal, cheque clearances, instrument issuance and loan disbursement of public sector banks are affected.
Full text: President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to joint sitting of Parliament
"The Citizenship Amendment Act is a historic law. It has fulfilled wishes of our founding fathers including Mahatma Gandhi," President ram Nath Kovind said.
Economic Survey sources data from Wikipedia, other private entities
The Survey is also marked by quotes from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Rig Veda, Adam Smith's 'An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations', Kautilya's Arthashastra, and Tamil saint and philosopher Thiruvalluvar's treatise The Thirukural.
With new projects’ vigour, Hyderabad’s real estate blooms out of slowdown blues
In the words of KT Rama Rao, Minister for IT, municipal administration and urban development, "Hyderabad's growth story and momentum have just begun." Even as the sector elsewhere stares at a slowdown, new projects are being started around Hyderabad.
Kerala Lottery Nirmal NR-158 Today Results announced: First Prize worth is Rs 60 lakh
Kerala Nirmal Lottery NR 158 Today Results: The first prize winner is ticket number NC-846095 which bagged a whopping Rs 60 lakh. The second prize was drawn by ticket number NC-938462 which bagged Rs 5 lakh.
Who is Arvind Krishna?
Krishna joins a unique club which includes the likes of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga, PepsiCo’s former CEO Indra Nooyi and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen.
Explained: In Kenya’s digital ID system, echoes of India’s Aadhaar
A briefing paper published by the Open Society Justice Initiative (OSFI) has defined NIIMS as a “national population register”, which will be the “single source of information about Kenyan citizens and foreigners resident in the country.”
Market Highlights: Sensex slips 190 points, Nifty ends below 12,000 ahead of Budget 2020
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Leila Janah, Indian-origin entrepreneur who hired the poor, dies at 37
Samasource, one of her companies, said the cause was epithelioid sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer.
Business Development Ministry is uselessly needless – Mahama
Former President of Ghana, John Dramni Mahama says it’s needless to have set up the Business Development Ministry. Akufo-Addo in his tenure has set up the Business Development Ministry to promote the private sector in Ghana. But speaking to a section of the media in a Facebook Livestream event, the former President noted that it was needless setting up that Ministry. “I don’t think that you need a Business Development Ministry to promote Private Sector Growth. We had the Ministry of Trade that was handling aspects of it, Finance was handling aspects of it and all that and I think that that is sufficient.” The flagbearer of the NDC indicated that he hasn’t seen anything that the Business Development Ministry since it was set up has done to boost the private sector.
Sterling extends gains after BoE keeps rates on hold
LONDON, Jan 31 — The British pound extended its rally today for a second consecutive day following the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates steady on signs of a post-election pick-up in growth. But analysts said the rally may be short lived. The United Kingdom exits the European...
Woman seeks to strike out suit over Nora Anne Quoirin’s death
SEREMBAN, Jan 31 — A woman has applied to strike out a suit against her filed by the family of Nora Anne Quoirin over the death of the Irish teenager while on holiday with her family at a resort here last year. In her defence, Helen Marion Todd, 77, denied that she is the proprietor of the...
Bank Negara says sentiments in global financial markets positive in Dec
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Sentiments in the global financial markets in December were positive amid prospects of easing global trade tensions, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today. The central bank said investor’s risk appetite improved following the announcement and subsequent signing of a phase...
Malaysia plans tougher penalties for illegal loggers in forest law reform
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 31 — Malaysia is set to beef up its decades-old forestry laws this year in an effort to protect its rainforests from illegal loggers, a senior minister said today. The move would stiffen penalties, including fines and jail terms, for those found guilty of cutting down trees without...
EU warns UK there is no strength in ‘splendid isolation’
BRUSSELS, Jan 31 — The European Union’s three top officials gathered today to promise a new dawn for their bloc and warn Britain that it would lose the benefits of close ties after Brexit. “We want to have the best possible relationship with the United Kingdom, but it will never be as good as...
Public Mutual declares distributions of more than RM64m for five funds
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Public Mutual, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Public Bank, today declared distributions amounting to more than RM64 million for five funds for the financial year ended January 31, 2020. The gross distributions include 5.0 sen per unit for Public Money Market Fund, 4.25 sen...
RON97 price drops 8 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged for week of Feb 1
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The retail price of RON97 petrol dropped 8 sen to RM2.41 a litre, while RON95 and diesel are maintained at RM2.08 and RM2.18 a litre, respectively, effective midnight until February 7. The Ministry of Finance, in a statement today, announced that based on the calculations...
Tokyo stocks close higher after WHO virus ruling
TOKYO, Jan 31 — Tokyo stocks closed higher today after the World Health Organisation declared the new coronavirus an international emergency but held off on recommending restrictions on the movement of people. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.99 per cent, or 227.43 points, to end at...
Brexit is a ‘sea change’ for Europe, says Merkel spokesman
BERLIN, Jan 31 — Britain’s EU departure today marks a “sea change” for the bloc, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman said. “It is clearly a sea change for Europe because the UK was an important member of the EU for 47 years — nearly half a century,” said Steffen Seibert said at a...
Airbus to pay around €1b in UK slice of global bribery settlement
LONDON, Jan 31 — Airbus, the world’s largest aircraft maker, will pay just under €1 billion (RM4.3 billion)in a British settlement to draw a line under a three-and-a-half year criminal investigation into allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption. The deal under a three-year Deferred...
Finance minister: 18pc discount for PLUS toll charges starts tonight
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The 18 per cent Projek Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS) toll highway discount begins tonight, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng today. Lim reiterated Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s announcement that the Cabinet has decided to restructure PLUS’ concession...
Iran says new US sanctions will have ‘no effect’
TEHRAN, Jan 31 — New American sanctions against Iran’s nuclear programme will have “no effect”, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said today. Washington announced new sanctions yesterday against the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran and its head Ali Akbar Salehi. Brian...
Singapore to suspend entry to travellers, including transit passengers, with recent China travel history
SINGAPORE, Jan 31 — Singapore said today it was suspending entry to travellers with a recent history of travel to China and suspending visas for Chinese passport holders, to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The ban, effective from tomorrow, will exempt Singaporean residents and work permit...
Azmin to lead working visit to Japan to explore new economic cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali will lead the Malaysian delegation of senior officials from his ministry for a six-day working visit to Japan from February 1-6. In a statement today, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MEA) said the delegation will...
US stocks fall amid virus fears despite Amazon surge
NEW YORK, Jan 31 — Wall Street stocks dropped early today amid worries over the coronavirus outbreak and despite a blowout Amazon earnings report that lifted the e-commerce giant’s value back above US$1 trillion (RM4.1 trillion). Britain confirmed its first cases of the virus, the US upgraded...
Airbus to pay US$4b to settle corruption probe, says French prosecutor
PARIS, Jan 31 — European planemaker Airbus will pay €3.592 billion (RM16.3 billion or US$3.98 billion) to settle corruption probes by US, British and French authorities into contract dealings, France’s financial prosecutor said today. The simultaneous settlements in Britain, France and the...
Telecoms group Orange chooses Nokia and Ericsson for French 5G network
PARIS, Jan 31 — Orange, France’s biggest telecoms company, said it had chosen Nokia and Ericsson to deploy its 5G network in mainland France, as China’s Huawei Technologies faces intense political scrutiny in Europe. “For Orange, the deployment of 5G represents a huge challenge and is one...
Hong Kong stocks close lower
HONG KONG, Jan 31 — Hong Kong shares closed down today, shedding their earlier gains and adding to a dismal week on one of Asia’s biggest bourses. The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 0.52 per cent, or 136.50 points, to close at 26,312.63. Mainland Chinese markets were still closed for the...
OECD warns of ‘concerns’ over US move on digital tax
PARIS, Jan 31 — An alternative proposal by Washington on how to tax digital giants worldwide has been met with “concern” by several nations, the OECD group of free-market economies said today. The push for a so-called “safe harbour” option would essentially render compliance optional,...
Bitcoin Price Pulls Back to $9.2K, BTC Realized Cap Hits All-Time High
Bitcoin price hitting a 3-month high on rising volume hints at a bullish trend that puts $10K within reach.
Does Algorand 2.0 Prove an Appealing Option for Developers?
Government agencies, sports franchises and mainstream exchanges are first real-world adopters of the popular “pure proof-of-stake” Algorand blockchain.
Genesis Crypto Lending Firm Hits New Record in Loan Originations in Q4 2019
Over-the-counter digital currency trading and lending firm Genesis has closed the fourth quarter of 2019 with record high loan originations since its inception.
1% Bitcoin No Longer ‘Crazy’ for Portfolios, Says Morgan Creek CEO
Morgan Creek founder and CEO Mark Yusko says Bitcoin is one of the most asymmetric assets he has ever seen in his career as a fund manager.
Bitcoin Price Pulls Back to $9.2K, BTC Realized Cap Hits All-Time High
Bitcoin price hitting a 3-month high on rising volume hints at a bullish trend that puts $10K within reach.
Bitfinex Users Can Now Trade Tether Gold Stablecoin Against Bitcoin
After launching trading of gold-pegged stablecoin Tether Gold last week, Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange now allows users to trade Tether Gold against Bitcoin.
Drought tariffs to take effect from tomorrow
Water restrictions will officially come into effect in the City of Mbombela Local Municipality tomorrow, February 1.
Consumer Sentiment Jumps Higher
Consumer sentiment was bolstered by record low unemployment, record gains in income, and near record lows in inflation. | Economy
WATCH: James Delingpole Reports from All-Star Brexit Day Party
Breitbart's James Delingpole attended an all-star party of top Brexiteers in London ahead of Brexit Hour at 11 p.m. on January 31st.
Brexit Day: The End? Or Just the Beginning of More Battles with Brussels?
Britain is officially leaving the EU -- but will still be wedded to many EU institutions during the "transition period" until December.
Nigel Farage: Brexit Party Ready to Hold Boris To Account on Brexit
Farage said Brexit Day wouldn't be another 2016, when the Tories seemed sincere and lulled voters into a false sense of security.
Republicans Rally Around the Trump Economy
Consumer sentiment among Republicans is higher than it was when Ronald Reagan won his landslide reelection. | Economy
Samsung's Next Foldable Phone Might Be 4G Only
Samsung's next foldable phone might skip out on 5G altogether, with US FCC filings pointing only to the existence of an LTE model....
Plague Big Opportunity, Rat Says
U.S. Commerce Department ghoul Wilbur Ross gloated about his belief the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China is good for JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! in an appearance on Fox Business on Thursday morning, even as the confirmed number of cases and deaths keep rising and experts worry of sustained global spread....
It Grows
Evil had a great holiday season: Amazon now has over 150 million Prime subscribers, the company announced in Q4 2019 numbers released on Thursday. The massive growth numbers sent the company’s market cap surging to over $US1 ($1) trillion and made CEO Jeff Bezos an estimated $US13.2 ($20) billion in a matter of...
Jubilation as corps members receive N33,000 allowance
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commenced the payment of N33,000 stipend to corps members, months after the new minimum wage law was signed.
Apple TV+ drama 'Foundation' to become Ireland's biggest-ever production
The Apple TV+ dramatisation of Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" novels is to employ over 500 people and will be the largest single production ever made on location in southern Ireland.
Apple supplier Japan Display secures $936M bailout from Ichigo
Japan Display has been given a much-needed bailout, agreeing on Friday to an investment of up to 100.8 billion yen ($926 million) from Ichigo Asset Management, funds that will help keep the beleaguered Apple supplier in operation.
World governments 'moving fast' to overhaul taxes for tech giants
A consortium of 137 countries has agreed to revamp tax rules to close decades-old loopholes for multinational corporations. It's prompted by the rise of digital firms but Apple, for one, has been a vocal supporter of reform.
Apple suppliers mixed over threat from China's Coronavirus
Supply chain sources say that while fabrication firms TSMC and UMC report no change in operations, Taiwanese chip design firms are expecting an impact on demand because of the Coronavirus.
House Prices, Rent Dip In Nairobi As Landlords Become Less Demanding
House prices and rents in Nairobi dropped marginally for the year 2019, a new study by realtor HassConsult has revealed.According to the study, rents dipped by 2.1 per cent in Nairobi while those
Here’s The List Of Top Ten Most Expensive Bank Accounts In Kenya
It will cost you at least Ksh17,750 per year to maintain the most expensive bank account in Kenya, a new study by Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) has found.The study found that Standard Chartered
James Nyoro Sworn In As Kiambu County’s Third Governor
James Karanja Nyoro has been sworn in as Kiambu County's third governor.Nyoro was sworn in by Justice John Onyiego after Ferdinand Waititu was successfully ousted from office on Wednesday by the s
Airtel, Telkom Now Want CAK Merger Conditions Reviewed
Airtel and Telkom Kenya now want merger conditions set by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) reviewed and done away with.In a suit at the Competition Tribunal, the telcos want the conditions
Willy Mutunga Lashes Out At Executive, Parliament For Frustrating Judicial Independence
With increasing concerns of the Executive trying to muzzle the Judiciary by reducing its budget, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has weighed in on the matter, lashing out at the National Assembly f
Warren Buffett's big Amazon investment is finally paying off, 8 months after he lamented not buying sooner (AMZN, BRKA)
Warren Buffett spent years watching Amazon soar from the sidelines, before his holding company Berkshire Hathaway started purchasing shares earl...
Americans spent at slowest pace in 3 years in 2019, threatening powerhouse of US economy
Consumer spending is closely watched because it drives about two-thirds of gross domestic product. But there are signs that households are start...
Amazon blows past a $1 trillion valuation after topping analysts' earnings expectations (AMZN)
Amazon shares soared as much as 11% in early Friday trading, driving the company's market valuation above $1 trillion for the first time since J...
A little-known trucking company surges nearly 58% after Volkswagen unit makes a surprise offer to buy (NAV)
US truck manufacturer Navistar's shares shot up in pre-market trading Friday, after a Volkswagen unit said Thursday it could buy the company in ...
American optimism toward economy surges to 9-month high as job market hums
American households were more optimistic about the economy this month. The University of Michigan said its index of consumer sentiment jumped to...
Dow plummets 600+ points in its worst day since August
The Dow Jones Industrial Average erased its year-to-date gains in the last day of January trading, tumbling more than 600 points on rising coron...
Property sales catapult American Savings’ earnings | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
American Savings Bank’s earnings soared 30% in the fourth quarter after recognizing an after-tax gain of $7.7 million from the sales of its former headquarters at the Financial Plaza of the Pacific and its Mililani Service Center.
Hawaiian Airlines posts earnings jump while keeping eye on China virus | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hawaiian Airlines’ earnings soared 57.2% in the fourth quarter despite increased capacity that included additional competition from newcomer Southwest Airlines.
Fire shifts review planned
Shropshire’s fire brigade plans a review to help part-time staff manage their work-life balance while maintaining cover, but some stations have “pre-empted” this by changing their shift systems, the governing body has heard.
Boris Johnson says Government must ‘keep digging’ on HS2
The Prime Minister has given the clearest indication yet that he could be about to back the controversial rail project.
France agrees to end Airbus corruption probe in £3bn deal
Courts in the US and the UK are considering their own parts of the deal.
Atari to open video game-themed resorts in US cities
The company said it will break ground on its first hotel later this year in Phoenix.
Airbus £830m settlement over UK bribery prosecution approved by High Court
The figure is the largest ever for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and amounts to more than all previous similar settlements combined.
Focus on trade talks as island of Ireland prepares for Brexit
Protests and celebrations will be held in Northern Ireland as the UK leaves the EU
French Connection shares plummet after failure to secure buyer
The retailer saw shares slide by almost a third after it said it was set to post between £1 million and £2 million in losses for the year.
Nissan calls for clarity over post-Brexit trade deal
Businesses are likely to face significant changes in the way they trade, says chambers of commerce.
POLITICO Global Translations: Corona spreads, Britain retreats as the planet heats
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Ghana’s Registrar General’s Department cautions company owners to desist from appointing unqualified company secretaries
The Registrar General's Department has cautioned owners of companies and managers to stop appointing unqualified relatives and family members as secretaries for their companies.
Thousands on virus lockdown at China-backed plant in Indonesia
More than 40,000 workers at a vast Chinese-controlled industrial complex in Indonesia have been quarantined over fears about the spread of a deadly coronavirus strain which has killed more than 200 people in China, it said Friday.
Bank of Ghana’s corporate guidelines pushes some board chairs and CEOs out of office
The Bank of Ghana has revealed that several board chairs and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of banks in Ghana have left their positions.
Amazon Sees Upgrades All Around Wall Street Following Solid Cash Flow, Operating Income
Web hosting services seller and online retailer Amazon.com, Inc is seeing fresh optimism from Wall Street following strong revenue growth.
Nintendo Shares Plummet After Mixed Earnings, Plans for New Switch Axed
Nintendo was down nearly 5% after it reported earnings, and the worst is likely yet to come.
Abdul Jalil succeeds Hamzah Bakar as Sapura Energy's chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Sapura Energy Bhd has appointed Abdul Jalil Abdul Rasheed as its non-independent non-executive chairman, succeeding Datuk Hamzah Bakar, effective February 1.
Japan to enforce special measures for coronavirus from Sat - Govt
TOKYO: Japan said on Friday that it would bring forward the date that the coronavirus will become a “designated infectious disease” to Saturday from Feb. 7, as a third chartered flight carrying Japanese citizens arrived from Wuhan.
Business as usual at PBA Holdings despite criminal case on shareholder
GEORGE TOWN: PBA Holdings Bhd (PHB), which owns Penang water supply company Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) Sdn Bhd, today said the on-going criminal case involving a PHB shareholder has no effect on the standing and operations of the company.
Demand for face masks, hand sanitisers soars
KUALA LUMPUR: The rising fear among the public over the novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) has caused a high demand for surgical face masks and hand sanitisers over the last few days.
Brexit day: United Kingdom casts off from the European Union
LONDON: The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, its most significant geopolitical move since the loss of empire and a blow to 70 years of efforts to forge European unity from the ruins of two world wars.
Lcal digital spending to grow 2.7 times in a market worth US$9.1 bil locally
KUALA LUMPUR: Digital spending in Malaysia is expected to grow 2.7 times in 2025 in a market estimated to be worth US$9.1 billion.
How You Parent Probably Doesn't Matter As Much As You Think
As someone who writes about parenting a lot and with the exact goal of helping to make all aspects of this monstrous, daunting task a little easier, I did a little double-take when I saw this headline in Today’s Parent: Does Parenting Even Matter? It better matter! Otherwise, why am I sitting here writing about...
US pilots, cabin crew demand China flights halt on virus fears
US airlines cut hundreds of flights to China and State Department advises people not to travel there due to outbreak.
Ariston Thermo Group visits Little Saints Orphanage to show support
A team from Ariston thermo, a global leader in the thermal comfort industry with its Origin from Italy, recently visited Little Saints Orphanage at Ogudu GRA, Lagos State during the Christmas holiday to show support and care.
Blender 2.8 Add-on Overview: Create Prim addon - turns an object into add mesh addon (Free)
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New Great Dyke platinum mine opens
Great Dyke Investments yesterday started mining on its Darwendale concessions after years of preparation.
The Daily Chase: Stocks under pressure as virus spreads; GDP inches higher
Global stocks are coming back under pressure this morning as investors interpret the latest wave of coronavirus headlines. Meanwhile, the Canadian economy unexpectedly expanded in November.
Cott to sell S&D Coffee business for US$405 million
The sale is part of Cott's plan to focus on its water business.
U.S. lifts sanctions on unit of China's biggest shipping company
In September, restrictions were placed on the Dalian units of China COSCO Shipping Corp., sending freight rates soaring as traders cancelled charters linked to the parent company.
Chevron posts steepest loss in a decade after gas writedown
Chevron Corp. posted its biggest loss in a decade after it wrote down the value of North American natural gas fields and returns plunged from overseas refining and oil production.
Singapore bans arrivals from mainland China over coronavirus fears
Singapore on Friday announced a sweeping ban on arrivals and transit passengers from mainland China as authorities toughened measures to prevent the spread of a deadly virus. The move was a dramatic expansion of earlier measures by Singapore that affected only arrivals from central Hubei province and came after the World Health Organization declared the new coronavirus an […]
Flight attendants sue Boeing over ‘toxic’ air inside plane
The lawsuit alleges contaminated air from the outside off the engines enters the cabin.
Embraer malfunction similar to 737 Max issue probed by NTSB
Investigators found the captain’s thumb switch that adjusts the trim had been installed upside down.
Tribal leaders make the case for sales tax-sharing deals
A new law would affirm a sales tax agreement the Tulalip Tribes reached with the state and county.
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PM's climate fix puts taxpayer dollars at risk
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What to look for in earnings season
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How to get one of 7000 first home grants
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Years of red ink before Sargon's downfall
The holding company of high-powered fintech superannuation group Sargon Capital lost nearly $25 in the two years before it tumbled into receivership, and it is yet to file accounts for last financial year.
Reforms must take into account economic wellbeing
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How your apartment block can self-finance a revamp
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SMSF trustees need simpler, cheaper regulation
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The great Baillieu stockbroking sting
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Hayne's shock treatment worked
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Satoshi Nakaboto: ‘We should be investing in blockchain, says Andrew Yang’
Our robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day.
The Advantages of Wearable Tech According to Fitness Coach Jolene Cherry
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Google-Backed 1Life Healthcare Surges 58% in Trading Debut
1Life Healthcare Inc., a provider of tech-driven primary care clinics under the One Medical brand, closed its first day of trading up 58% after raising $245 million in an initial public offering.
Manage buy-to-rent risks
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Lottery Commission gives new guidelines to operators
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Photos: Gokada, Opay protest ahead of February 1st enforcement date
Riders on the platform of Opay and Gokada hailing services staged a peaceful protest on Friday, to protest the ban announced by the Lagos
Airbus agrees to pay 3.6 billion euros to settle corruption probes
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Japanese billionaire Maezawa pulls out of dating show that promised the moon
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Senate probes NNPC over $396m spent on refineries’ maintenance
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NCDMB, Rungas to establish cooking gas cylinder plant in Bayelsa
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Critical infrastructure: Enugu govt approves over N2.5 billion
In continuation with its renewed efforts to provide more critical infrastructure in the state, the administration of Governor Ifeanyi
Amazon tops $1trillion valuation on strong results
Amazon.com is back in fashion with investors. Concern about the cost of Amazon’s one-day delivery pledge lingered after a busy holiday period
Osun govt. to restrict cattle grazing to farm settlements
Osun Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, has assured farmers that the state government will restrict open grazing
Digital companies, liable to tax under new Finance Act — Osinbajo
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo says multinational digital companies operating abroad with significant economic presence in Nigeria will be sub
Electricity consumers to pay more for prepaid meters
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IGR: 36 States, FCT record N986.29bn in 9months
The 36 States of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recorded Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of N986.29 billion in...
Brexit Day: What to know when U.K. leaves EU
More than 3 1/2 years after the landmark Brexit referendum, the United Kingdom will finally leave the European Union at 11 p.m. GMT on Friday.
‘El Chapo’ beer launched by daughter Alejandrina
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FG mulls release of 2021-2025 Medium Term Development Plan
The Federal government says the successor Medium, Term National Development Plan: 2021-2025 will be ready soon.
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The Great Brady Heist Challenge
The official rules for The Great Brady Heist Challenge.
Going with the wind energy in Latvia
Going green has been an international hot topic for a while, with Latvian President Egils Levits discussing at the recent World Economic Forum how Latvia could become a renewable energy role model, and an increasing portion of the Latvian energy portfolio will be made up of wind energy.
Russia Wants a New Trade Deal with the UK
Russia wants to conclude a new trade agreement with the UK after the country leaves the European Union, said Russian Ambassador to London Andrey Kelin, quoted by BGNES. Russia and the UK must sign agreements in the fields of aviation, transport, trade in nuclear materials, etc.
Perth energy firm SSE ‘on course’ to deliver targets
Perth-based energy giant SSE said it expected to meet its full year targets yesterday despite its renewable energy output falling 5% behind forecasts for the first nine months of the year.
Tourism businesses urged to harness ‘fantastic’ potential of Arbroath 2020
Tourism businesses across Angus and Dundee are being encouraged to turn the “eyes of the world” on the area by harnessing the potential surrounding this year’s 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath.
Trial of Fife woman accused of embezzling almost £6k from architects postponed
The trial of a woman accused of embezzling nearly £6,000 from an award-winning firm of architects was postponed yesterday to allow lawyers to agree a transcript of a police interview.
Bid to capture industry’s action on climate crisis
A new project aims to help the Scottish farming industry accurately record and measure the positive steps it is taking to tackle climate change by sequestering carbon.
Retailers call for two hours free parking in Perth city centre to bring back shoppers
Retailers have called for two hours of free parking to be introduced in Perth city centre to help bring shoppers from the outskirts and beyond back to the high street.
Binn chiefs quizzed over £70m Glenfarg incinerator project
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Economic Survey outlines strategy to achieve $5 trillion economy, says PM Modi
In a social media post, PM Modi said that the Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament today, highlights the government's strategy to achieve $5 trillion economy.
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The Economic Survey has said govt interventions often result in undermining the market's ability to support wealth creation and lead to outcomes which are opposite to those intended.
Is India's GDP growth overstated? Economic Survey counters Arvind Subramanian, others
Beginning from Arvind Subramanian, several economists and international agencies have raised doubts over India's GDP growth rate figures in past one year. The Economic Survey 2020-21 rejects the charge.
Formal employment rises from 17.9% to 22.8% in 6 years: Economic Survey
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India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak
India banned exports of all kinds of personal protection equipment, including clothing and masks used to protect people from air borne particles.
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The Economic Survey 2019-20 has sourced certain data from Wikipedia, which is not considered as reliable source of information.
International bid from Ethio Telecom (TENDER)
The RFI remains floating from February 3, 2020 up to march 2, 2020. RFI document can be obtained free of charge from Ethio Telecom’s head office room no. 207 during office hours (Monday to Friday). Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from ethio’s Website and collect the RFI document in person from Head quarter, 2nd Floor, and room no. 207.
China auto sector braces, hopes coronavirus impact is short-lived
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Next-gen Mini is on hold over Brexit and cost-cutting
Mini reportedly has delayed the development of its next-generation Cooper, due to cost pressures and Brexit uncertainty. Most Minis are built in the UK.
EA's tepid forecast overshadows quarterly beat, shares slip
Amid rising competition from console, mobile developers.
IBM chief Ginni Rometty to step down
Cloud business boss Arvind Krishna to succeed.
Anti-virus maker Avast shutters data harvester Jumpshot
Privacy scandal news saw share price fall off a cliff.
Domino's wants software development classed as a manufacturing industry
Warns Australian tech job market is getting dysfunctional, again.
Apple supplier LG Display posts fourth quarterly loss in a row
Loss smaller than expected.
EUR/USD: Extra gains seen above 1.1088 – Commerzbank
Karen Jones, Team Head FICC Technical Analysis Research at Commerzbank, noted the pair faces a tough hurdle in the vicinity of 1.1090. Key Quotes “EUR
USD/CNH now eyes the 7.04 area – UOB
Following the recent price action, FX Strategists at UOB now see USD/CNH attempting a move to the 7.04 region in the next weeks. Key Quotes 24-hour vi
Wall Street opens in red as coronavirus headlines continue to dominate
Wall Street's n indexes started the last day of January in the negative territory as investors continue to react to heightened concerns over the coron
Buy the JPY, sell the AUD? – Rabobank
"At the bottom of the G10 league since January 21 are the NOK, the AUD and the NZD," note Rabobank analysts. Key quotes "These three currencies have b
Crude Oil Futures: The negative view remains unchanged
Open interest increased by around 14.2K contracts on Thursday, reaching the second build in a row as per advanced readings from CME Group. In the same
Eurozone Preliminary GDP arrives at 0.1% QoQ in Q4, misses estimates
The Eurozone economy eased its pace of expansion at 0.1% on quarter in the three months to December of 2019, missing +0.2% expected, the first estimat
USD/CAD eases from tops, still well bid near 200-DMA post-US/Canadian data
The USD/CAD pair trimmed a part of its early gains to seven-week tops, albeit still managed to hold with modest daily gains above the 1.3200 mark post
USD/CHF drops below 0.9700 as markets remain risk-averse
The USD/CHF pair erased nearly 40 pips on Thursday and seems to be having a difficult time staging a recovery on Friday. After touching a daily high o
Canada: Real GDP edged up 0.1% in November vs. 0% expected
The real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 0.1% on a monthly basis in November following October's 0.1% contraction, the data published by Stat
Fed's Clarida: Yield curve inversion reflects global uncertainty rather than US outlook
Commenting on the recent inversion of the yield curve, Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida said that he was not worried about it and argued
EUR/USD clinches weekly highs above 1.1050
The buying pressure around the shared currency is now picking up extra pace and lifting EUR/USD to fresh weekly tops above 1.1050. EUR/USD in multi-da
OPEC's oil output in January declined 640K bpd to 28.35 million bpd
The crude oil output of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) fell 640,000 barrels per day (bpd) in January to 28.35 million bp
AUD/USD keeps the red near multi-month lows, around 0.6700 mark ahead of US data
The AUD/USD pair maintained its offered tone through the mid-European session, albeit has managed to rebound around 15-20 from near four-month lows to
EUR/USD comes under pressure below 1.1030 ahead of data
After moving to the 1.1030/35 band, or daily highs, EUR/USD appears to have met some sellers and is now giving away part of those earlier gains. EUR/U
Canada: GDP bounced back in November – NFB
According to a report released on Friday, Canada’s real GDP rose 0.1% in November and 1.5% compared to a year earlier. Krishen Rangasamy, analyst at t
When is the monthly Canadian GDP report and how could it affect USD/CAD?
Friday's economic docket highlights the release of monthly Canadian GDP growth figures for November, scheduled to be published at 13:30 GMT by Statist
Take Profit on USDCAD Long – TDS
Following Friday’s release of the Canadian monthly GDP growth figures, Mazen Issa, Senior FX Strategist at TD Securities (TDS), suggests taking profit
USD/CHF slumps to two-week lows near 0.9640
The USD/CHF pair came under renewed bearish pressure in the last hour and slumped to its lowest level since January 16th at 0.9639. As of writing, the
Italy's Gualtieri: Government expects GDP to bounce back in Q1 after disappointing Q4
The Italian government expects the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to bounce back in the first quarter of 2020 following the disappointing growth recorde
Atlanta Fed's GDPNow stands at 2.7% for first quarter of 2020
The real gross domestic product (GDP) in the United States is expected to expand by 2.7% in the first quarter of 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atl
Ireland's Varadkar: Don't see how to separate fisheries from Brexit trade deal
Don't see how to separate fisheries from Brexit trade deal, the Irish PM Leo Varadkar reacted to the UK Cabinet minister Michael Gove's comments. It i
When are the Eurozone Preliminary CPIs/ GDP and how could they affect EUR/USD?
Eurostat will publish the first estimate of Eurozone inflation and growth figures for January and Q4 respectively at 1000 GMT today. The headline CPI
GBP/USD keeps the mixed outlook unaltered – UOB
Cable is expected to extend the broader consolidative mood amidst the prevailing mixed outlook, suggested FX Strategists at UOB Group. Key Quotes 24-h
CBR preview: Dealing with more uncertainties – Nordea
Analysts at Nordea Markets expect the Central Bank of Russia to leave its key rate unchanged at 6.25% at its meeting next Friday but maintained their
US: UoM Consumer Confidence rose to 99.8 in January from 99.3 in December
The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers revealed that the Index of Consumer Sentiment in January improved to 99.8 from 99.3 in December. This
GBP/USD looks supported by the 1.2929/08 band – Commerzbank
In opinion of Karen Jones, Team Head FICC Technical Analysis Research at Commerzbank, Cable looks supported by the 1.2929/08 region. Key Quotes “GBP/U
The worst start to a new year since 2016 – Rabobank
The CEEMEA currencies are on track to end January on the back foot marking the worst start to a new year since January 2016, writes Piotr Matys – Seni
Can the Fed heavily pressure the USD? – Rabobank
"While the DXY dollar index turned lower following the dovish leaning of the FOMC on January 29, it remains above its January 21 level," note Rabobank
Neither icing nor a cake – Rabobank
Analysts at Rabobank offered a review of Friday's Eurozone GDP figures, which showed that the economy grew by 0.1% q-o-q in the fourth quarter of 2019
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Slides to near 2-month lows, farther below 0.6500 level
The NZD/USD pair added to its recent losses and remained depressed for the sixth consecutive session on Friday, falling to near two-month lows during
Canadian Nov. GDP will be in focus on Friday – TDS
Analysts at TD Securities (TDS) offered a brief preview on Thursday's release of Canadian monthly GDP print for November and also the near-term outloo
EUR/USD approaches a 1.1100 as the US dollar drops further versus majors
The EUR/USD pair rose further and printed a fresh weekly high at 1.1090. So far today it gained more than fifty pips, having the best daily performanc
NZD/USD finds support near 0.6450, stages modest recovery
The NZD/USD pair closed the fifth straight trading day in the negative territory on Thursday and extended its slide on Friday to touch its lowest leve
EUR/GBP on the defensive around 0.8400 ahead of Brexit
The continuation of the buying interest around the quid is forcing EUR/GBP to recede further ground and briefly test the area of 2020 lows near 0.8385
November GDP beats expectations, but... – RBC
According to Josh Nye, Senior Economist at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Economics, a modest upside surprise in November GDP does little to change the na
NY Fed's GDP Nowcast fell to 1.5% for first quarter of 2020 from 1.7%
"Yesterday’s advance estimate from the Commerce Department of real GDP growth for 2019:Q4 was 2.1%. The latest New York Fed Staff Nowcast was 1.2%," n
WTI drops below $52.00 and challenges 2020 lows
Prices of the barrel of WTI are losing further ground at the end of the week and are trading at shouting distance from yearly lows in sub-$52.00 level
USD/CAD moves back closer to multi-week tops/200-DMA
The USD/CAD pair reversed an early dip to sub-1.3200 levels and moved back closer to seven-week tops set in the previous session. Having touched an in
Eurozone Preliminary CPI rises 1.4% YoY in Jan, meets estimates
According to Eurostat’s flash reading of Eurozone CPI report, the annual reading came in at +1.4% in October, meeting expectations of +1.4% and +1.3%
US: Annual core PCE Price Index ticked up to 1.6% in December as expected
Inflation in the United States, as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, rose 0.3% on a monthly basis in December follo
US: Income growth is not what it used to be – Wells Fargo
Data released on Friday in the US showed that personal income rose 0.2% and spending 0.3% in December. Despite a tight labor market, year-over-year re
EUR/JPY flirts with the 100-day SMA near 121.30
The better tone surrounding the European currency is sustaining the uptick in EUR/JPY to the 120.30 region, where sits the initial barrier at the 100-
Copper Futures: There is still room for further losses
In light of preliminary prints from CME Group, open interest and volume went up by around 7.6K contracts and more than 3K contracts, respectively, on
USD/JPY stays under pressure and targets 108.40 – UOB
FX Strategists at UOB Group keep the negative view on USD/JPY and still see a potential move to 108.40 in the next weeks. Key Quotes 24-hour view: “Th
WTI pares back gains below $53 ahead of US drilling data
WTI (oil futures on NYMEX) reverses half the Thursday’s recovery rally and surrenders the $53 mark in European session this Friday. The black gold ext
Gold steadies around $1,580, looks to post highest monthly close since April 2013
After closing the previous day with small losses near $1,570, the XAU/USD pair edged higher on Friday and remains on track to register its highest mon
USD/JPY pares early gains, turns flat below 109 ahead of US data
The USD/JPY pair struggles to make a meaningful recovery on Friday as investors continue to stay close to safe-haven assets such as the JPY amid heigh
Britain hails new start as it says farewell to EU after a long-drawn process
Official celebrations will be muted out of respect for half the population who wanted to stay in the EU.
Unilever considers selling tea brands as UK hot tea sales are on a downward trend
Following on from the recent news (30th Jan 2020) of Unilever looking to sell their PG Tips and Lipton brands, Arian Bassari, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data analytics company, offers his view on these developments.
CELLINK resolves directed share issue of SEK 377 million
The Board of Directors of CELLINK AB (publ) has, based on the authorization given by the Company’s Annual General Meeting that was held on 18 December 2019, resolved on a directed share issue of 3,890,000 new shares of series B (corresponding to approximately 10 per cent of the total number of outstanding shares in the Company) at a subscription price of SEK 97 per share (the “Share Issue”), which means that the Company receives SEK 377,330,000 before transaction costs.
Q&A: Why AI is going to become more mainstream for business
The CEO of Yellowfin (BI analytics company) explains that although the adoption of analytics is still low amongst businesses, companies like Yellowfin are helping leaders think differently and make transformational value and change through data.
Thousands on virus lockdown at China-backed plant in Indonesia
More than 40,000 workers at a vast Chinese-controlled industrial complex in Indonesia have been quarantined over fears about the spread of a deadly coronavirus strain which has killed more than 200 people in China, it said Friday.
Argentina's debts, poverty on menu as Pope welcomes leader
Pope Francis on Friday received Argentina's new President Alberto Fernandez to the Vatican with his compatriot keen to address poverty and Buenos Aires' debts during private talks.
Q&A: The plant-based battle is in your supply chain
For the food industry, whether it's seafood, meat or produce, plant-based alternatives are offering a unique challenge for supply chains to operate in a complex market. Joe Scioscia looks at the issues.
EU turns page on Brexit and moves on to trade talks
A resolute European Union sought Friday to turn the page on Brexit and move on to negotiating a looser, less favourable trading relationship with its departing British partner.
Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed
The hanging of four men scheduled for Saturday for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed
Post-Brexit talks failure 'existential threat' to Ireland
A failure by Britain and the European Union to reach a post-Brexit trade deal by the end-of-year deadline would pose an
Truck has 480,000 lumen light panel installed on it
RCtestflight on YouTube was dissastisfied with only being able to light up entire mountainsides from four kilometers away, so replaced the enormous array of LED lamps atop his truck with ones inclu…
UPDATED: Airlines canceling China flights over Wuhan coronavirus outbreak
As we’ve been blogging here at Boing Boing, the Wuhan coronavirus continues to spread, and airlines have begun suspending flights to and from China, where most confirmed cases are located. • …
Former Deadspin writers start new blog
Deadspin, the formerly-Gawker sports and culture site ruined by its new corporate masters and abandoned by its staff, is back in spirit: many of its strongest voices are blogging at unnamedtemporar…
EU leaders remind Britain: No membership, no benefits
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The leaders of the European Union’s three institutions warned Britain on Friday that it cannot expect “the highest quality access to the single market” unless it adopts the bloc’s standards on environment, labor, taxation and state aid.
Arcadia makes supporting clean energy easier
Get a $20 Amazon gift card or 4 standard LED bulbs just by signing up.
Brexit Day: Businesses see promising India-UK ties ahead
Leading trade organisations and Indian entrepreneurs see this as an exciting time for the India-UK trade and economic partnership to be taken to a new level.
It's easier to buy a gun in Delhi than to set up a restaurant: Economic Survey
"Although India has significantly reduced the time and cost of starting a business, a lot more needs to be done," it said.
Abidali Neemuchwala resigns as Wipro CEO, to hold position till successor is found
The company has not specified any time frame to find the successor.
Citizenship Amendment Act fulfilled Gandhiji’s dream: President Ramnath Kovind
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu s also chairing a meeting of floor leaders of Rajya Sabha at his residence on Friday.
Rs 7,000 crore worth of transactions hit due to bank strike in Tamil Nadu
All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) general secretary CH Venkatachalam told Express that nine lakh cheques worth Rs 7,000 crore in the state could not be processed due to the bank strike.
Wipro stocks fall over two per cent after CEO Neemuchwala steps down
MD Abidali Z Neemuchwala will continue to hold the office of the CEO and Managing Director, until a successor is appointed for a smooth transition.
Two-day PSU bank strike over wage revision impacts services across country
However, private sector lenders like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank were operational.
Lavender Economic Survey says growth has bottomed out, pegs GDP for FY21 at 6-6.5%
The pre-Budget Survey said for wealth to be distributed, it first has to be created and called for looking at wealth creators with respect.
Budget session should be focused on economic matters: PM Modi
He also said that the session should be focused on economic matters and how India can take advantage of the current global economic situation.
Taiwan revokes Far Eastern Air Transport’s operating license
Compensation arrangement for ticket holders will be worked out early February.The Ministry of Transportation announced Friday (Jan. 31) it was revoking the operating license for Far Eastern Air Transport (FAT), the airline which suspended its flights last December 13 amid financial troubles.
Hong Kong citizens queue for facial masks in frigid temperatures
People wait outside retail stores and pharmacies, discontent with government incompetence
Listed companies in Taiwan required to disclose info in English starting July
The move signals Taiwan’s bid to draw foreign investors, which hold a combined 40 percent stake in local equity market
Work underway to build 29 new homes in Bedminster
The development is set to be completed early next year
'Brexit' number plate set to make Bristol man thousands of pounds
He bought the plate from the DVLA for £400
Long queues return to banking halls, as customers avoid new ATM withdrawal limits
Customers of various banks now prefer to withdraw cash over the counter in the banking hall to using Automated Teller Machines (ATM).
FG targets $150 billion revenue from Zero-oil plan
FG has disclosed that it is targeting additional $150 billion to the foreign reserves in the next 10 years through its zero-oil plan.
Telecoms operators fined N2.9 billion over infractions
Four major telecommunications companies in Nigeria have been fined for various actions that contravene the rules and regulations of the NCC.
Fidelity Bank reports a 28.5% increase in profit for FY 2019
Earlier today, Fidelity Bank Plc announced its unaudited financial reports for the period ended December 31st, 2019.
Rewane outlines sectors to drive economy in 2020
Bismarck Rewane says Nigeria’s economic growth will be dependent on three sectors going into 2020.
Scottish bus firm Alexander Dennis to build up to 600 buses for Irish operator
Larbert-based bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis has won a competition to provide as many as 600 hybrid buses for the Republic of Ireland’s National Transport Authority.
Glasgow-based Smart Metering Systems to benefit from smart meter deadline extension
Glasgow-based Smart Metering Systems (SMS) said it now expected its work to be “more evenly spread” after the UK government pushed back the deadline for energy suppliers to install smart meters to 2024.
Billionaire F1 owner leads major rescue deal for sport car maker Aston Martin
Luxury sports car maker Aston Martin Lagonda has agreed to sell a £182 million stake to a consortium led by a Canadian billionaire as part of a major fundraiser to protect the future of the British manufacturer.
Billionaire F1 owner leads rescue deal for 007 sport car maker Aston Martin: reaction
Luxury sports car maker Aston Martin Lagonda has agreed to sell a £182 million stake to a consortium led by a Canadian billionaire as part of a major fundraiser to protect the future of the British manufacturer.
Are You Ready to Serve on a Board?
Five skills you need, and how to build them.
Research: How to Build Trust with Business Partners from Other Cultures
Understanding cultural differences helps us navigate them respectfully.
A New Model for Crowdsourcing Innovation
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Romania's Transgaz signs MoU on development of natural gas networks in Eastern Europe
Romania's Transgaz national natural gas transmission corporation signed on January 28 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Partnership...
Economic Survey 2020 Brings Out ‘Thalinomics’ To Quantify What A Common Man Pays For Thali Across India
Thalinomics attempts to answer whether a thali has become more or less affordable.
In The Last Lap: Modi’s Ambitious Interconnectivity Project Between India, Nepal And Bangladesh A Step Closer
New Delhi plans to extend this agreement to include Myanmar and, subsequently, other South-East Asian nations.
Cases Involving Rs 1.58 Lakh Crore Resolved By IBC Till December; Resolution Time Slashed By 340 Per Cent
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has resolved cases worth Rs 1.58 lakh crore till December 2019 and the resolution time for each case has reduced from 4.3 years to less that a year, the Economic Survey 2019-20 has noted [PDF].
Wipro CEO And MD Abidali Z Neemuchwala To Step Down Due To Family Commitment
The Wipro Board of Directors has also initiated a search to identify the next Chief Executive Officer
Economic Survey 2020: GDP Growth Projected At 6-6.5 Per Cent In FY21; Growth Resurgence From Second Half Of FY20
The Economic Survey 2019-20 was tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the parliament today (31 January). The survey projects the Indian Economy to grow at a rate of 6 to 6.5 per cent in the upcoming Financial Year 2020-21.
Economic Survey: ‘Thalinomics’ Reveals How The Cost Of Your Thali Has Come Down Since 2015-16
How the common man’s food affordability has improved since 2015-16.
UP: Lucknow Municipal Corporation Deploys Manhole Cleaning Robot To Eradicate The Practice Of Manual Scavenging
The first of the five robots was deployed by UP Minister Ashutosh Tandon and Lucknow Mayor Sanyukta.
Economic Survey Bats For Market Economy, Shows How Government’s Intervention Can Do More Harm Than Good
The Indian state is not only involved in running businesses but also intervenes in markets quite frequently.
‘Need For Wealth Creation’: Lessons From Thirukkural, Arthashastra And Ten New Ideas In Economic Survey 2020
‘Since the wealth cannot be distributed unless created, the wealth creators are India’s wealth’
Major Overhaul In External Affairs Ministry: New Verticals On Trade, Technology & Economy, Strategic Projects To Get More Attention
This is the first major overhaul in the ministry in nearly five decades.
Expert: Taxes beat bans for promoting reusable bags
More places are restricting or banning plastic bags at the store. A professor of economics and public policy says taxes better push people to reusable.
Krachi East Assembly urged to complete abandoned market project
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GCB Bank unveils first G-Money Mobile Wallet
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Bank of Ghana keeps policy rate unchanged at 16 percent
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Apple Chipmaker Says Supply Not Affected By Coronavirus
One of Apple's chipmakers, TMSC, insists it is business as usual despite the coronavirus disrupting supply chains.
Luxury home prices in Manhattan have tumbled to their lowest level in years, and it proves that sellers are still struggling to offload prime real estate, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The price threshold for Manhattan luxury homes fell to $3.8 million at the end of 2019 — the lowest it's been since 2013.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Amazon set to blow past a $1 trillion valuation after topping analysts' earnings expectations, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The company previously touted $1 trillion valuations in September 2018 and July 2019, though the milestones were quickly lost as shares tumbled.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Good start, companies — now keep raising wages!, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - We've been heading toward a "Better Capitalism," but if we're going to fix the American economy, companies need to keep raising wages.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Watch Tom Brady and more NFL stars read horribly mean tweets about themselves on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The latest round of the segment aired on the ABC talk show on Thursday and featured athletes like Brady, Patrick Mahomes, and Travis Kelce.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Buzzy primary care company One Medica just popped in its stock market debut after raising $245 million in its IPO, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - One Medical is set to start trading Friday under the ticker "ONEM." One Medical was founded on the idea of making it easier to get medical care.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Macy's is launching a new store concept that's masterminded by the woman behind buzzy concept store, Story, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Macy's is in the process of hiring employees to work at its new store in the upscale town of Southlake, Texas.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Goldman Sachs warns Wuhan coronavirus will hit US economic growth this quarter, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Fewer Chinese tourists and a drop in US exports to China could weigh on the economy.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to the EU — but experts say to brace for a drop of up to 7% if trade talks fail, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - If the UK ends up back with a so-called hard exit, "we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," one analyst said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The 10 most dangerous US states to work in, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Some states have more dangerous jobs than others. We took a look at fatal workplace injury rates across the US.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
A labor attorney explains the work rules around getting sick in the office, whether you're facing a small cold or the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Generally, an employer can require a sick employee to leave work — but those employees won't always be required to get paid.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
10 things you need to know before the opening bell, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - This is what traders are talking about.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Warren Buffett's $4.6 million crypto lunch was eBay's priciest purchase in 2019. It still hasn't happened., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Tron chief Justin Sun bought the charity meal with Berkshire Hathaway's boss but bailed at the last minute, sparking conspiracies.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Spain’s ‘Little Britain’ braces for Brexit
Orihuela, Spain | AFP | On the sun-drenched eastern coast of Spain, British retirees, workers and small business owners are braced for an uncertain future after Britain leaves the European Union on Friday. “It is worrying what happens now,” said Karen Watling, 73, who moved to the Orihuela Costa in Alicante province with her husband after …
Chinese firm applies for construction of 840MW Ayago dam
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Chinese company Power China International Group Limited has submitted an application to construct the 840 Mega Watts Ayago hydropower plant on River Nile. According to the Uganda Gazette this week, the company seeks a license for generation and sale of electricity from Ayago dam on River Nile in Kiryandongo …
Truth about Trump economy
Trump may be a good president for the top 1% but he has not been good for everyone else COMMENT | JOSEPH E. STIGLITZ | As the world’s business elites trekked to Davos for their annual gathering, people should have been asking a simple question: Have they overcome their infatuation with US President Donald Trump? …
IKEA customers can now pay someone to build flatpacks in their homes
It's available for Nottingham customers
Brexit day: All change on January 31?
At the stroke of midnight, the UK enters into an 11-month transition period
Regional council approves GRT deal, buses will be back on the road Saturday
There has been no bus service for close to two weeks
Russian bombers buzz Canadian airspace in Arctic
OTTAWA — Two long-range Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles buzzed Canadian airspace on Friday morning, the North American Aerospace Defence Command said, days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early-warning
HBC board unanimously backs Baker offer in amended and stated circular
TORONTO — The board of directors of Hudson's Bay Co. has unanimously recommended shareholders support a sweetened offer to take the retailer private.
Statistics Canada says GDP edged up 0.1 per cent in November
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product edged up 0.1 per cent in November, reversing most of the decline experienced in October.
Survey trusts free markets to create wealth
CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian suggests many micro solutions for macro problems
Training institutes for drivers, fleet modernisation are need of the hour, says Bhaskar Rao
Bhaskar Rao, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City, has said that each State in the country needs a high-quality driver training institute. Delivering his keynote address at ‘Road Ahead’ for the tran
Non-cash payments under I-T Act: 7 electronic modes get CBDT nod
BHIM, UPI, debit/credit cardsand net banking make the cut
Economic Survey: Time to scrap Essential Commodities Act?
‘Government intervention in agriculture market doing more harm than good’
Assemble in India for world can raise export market by 6 per cent by 2030: Economic Survey
India must focus on a group of industries, referred to as “network products”, where production processes are globally fragmented and controlled by leading multi-national enterprises (MNEs) within thei
Balanced growth is essential for democracy
Economic development is uneven across State lines and social classes. A consensual approach is needed to move India forward
Podcast: Economic Survey (Round-up)
The Economic Survey stated that the Indian economy is expected to grow 6-6.5 percent in 2020-21.This GDP growth forecast is seen as somewhat ambitious, given that Indian economy is widely expected to
DHFL account classified as ‘red-flagged’ by State Bank of India
State Bank of India has classified the Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) account as a red-flagged account (RFA) and said it would scrutinise the home loan pools purchased from the trouble
Nifty call: Go long on strong rally above 12,050 levels with fixed stop-loss
Nifty 50 February futures (12,025)Following a positive start, the Sensex and Nifty began to decline due to selling interest at higher levels. The Asian markets are displaying mixed cues; the Nikkei 22
Hindustan Unilever Q3: Steady performance amidst the slowdown
Despite the ongoing consumption slowdown, Hindustan Unilever has been able to maintain the same 5 per cent year-on-year growth in volumes in each of the last three quarters. It has been able to hold v
Two loan products launched by Indian Bank
Indian Bank on Thursday announced the launch of two products - Surya Shakthi, for roof top solar set up for captive consumption and Corporate Loan, a finance product in aid of units under stress for w
Bharti Airtel removed from DGFT’s Denied Entry List
Telecom major submits
Wipro: A new CEO should go beyond the tried and tested
Wipro on Friday said its CEO & MD has resigned from the company citing family commitments. A statement from the company said the Board of Directors has initiated a search to identify the next
NBFCs: Survey’s new diagnostic tool ‘Health Score’ may help avert liquidity crisis
The recent funding crunch in the economy caused by the blowouts in the NBFC sector (IL&FS, DHFL etc) over the last two years has clearly prompted the Government to look at the problems of fina
Need new mechanism for revising fuel prices: South India Motor Transport Association
A revision once in three/six months can lift the mood of the transport sector that is battling many challenges, says SIMTA
Privatisation pitch: BPCL’s short-term price rally not a convincing argument
What really matters for long-term wealth creation is true reforms and free market
How to improve crop insurance coverage
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana must undergo a cost-benefit audit and be updated to allow for income stabilisation for farmers
Nirmala Sitharaman’s bahi khata: More for aam adami?
The buzz is that she will be addressing the demand side of economy — giving consumers more money to spend without cutting back on government expenditure on social schemes
SBI profits zooms 41% to ₹5,583 crore in Q3
State Bank of India, on Friday, reported a robust 41 per cent jump in net profit at ₹5,583 crore in the third quarter ended December 31, 2019, along with an improvement in asset quality. The bank sa
IBM’s new CEO wants India to lead ‘quantum’ race
IIT-Kanpur alumni Arvind Krishna will replace Ginny Rometty as IBM’s Chief Executive Officer, marking the ascendance of another Indian to the top post of one of the largest tech companies in the world
SBI records 41 per cent jump in Q3 net profit at Rs 5,583 crore
The bank says this is the highest ever quarterly net profit recorded by it
‘Buying a gun easier than opening a restaurant in Delhi: Chief Economic Advisor’
Analogy given by Chief Economic Advisor for improving the ease of doing business in India
Economic Survey advocates further ‘economic freedom’
While it does makes a case for further reform, it falls short on prescriptions and sector-specific insights
Thalinomics and the improved affordability of a plate of food
Move over the Big Mac Index! The Economic Survey 2020 has made a unique attempt to quantify the cost incurred in putting together one complete home-made meal — the healthy Indian thali.A trend of coin
Economic Survey: Why erosion of taxpayers’ money in PSBs is a much deeper issue
While the Economic Survey helps in quantifying the loss, it fails to point out the graver issues at hand
Economic Survey sets the tone for Budget 2020
The Survey's theme is 'Wealth Creation'
Does Sensex really mirror the economy?
Change in index constituents also influenced by trading volume, market capitalisation
Drug Price Control Order led medicines to become costlier: Economic Survey
Survey urges government to opt for bulk procurement to provide affordable drugs
Raising funds for infrastructure will be "challenge": Economic Survey
States that well prepared projects might attract investors
Govt will foot hospital bills for locals who have contracted the coronavirus
Govt will foot hospital bills for locals who have contracted the coronavirus
ESM Goh says Singaporeans need to be wary of and pay heed to POFMA
ESM Goh says Singaporeans need to be wary of and pay heed to POFMA
Government welcomes Fonterra’s boiler move
A move by Fonterra to end its use of coal at its Te Awamutu site and use wood pellets to fuel its boiler illustrates how industry can play a major role in decarbonising the economy, says Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods.
JCB Partners with Oceanpayment for Merchant Acquiring
Hong Kong & Tokyo, Jan 31, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - JCB International Co., Ltd. ("JCBI"), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, and Oceanpayment Co., Ltd., China's leading cross-border payment brand, announced that they signed a License Agreement to start JCB merchant acquiring business. In order to strengthen the cooperative relationship, Mr. Hirohiko Sugiyama, Managing Director of JCB International (Asia) Ltd. and Lanny Yang, Co-Founder and EVP of Oceanpayment made greetings in Hong Kong to announce the partnership.
Orders for NatShield Sanitizer Spike after Outbreak
KUALA LUMPUR / PERTH, Jan 30, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - ASX-listed Holista CollTech (ASX:HCT, 'Holista') announced today a strong spike in demand in Malaysia for it all-natural disinfectant spray NatShield™ Sanitizer containing the powerful Path-Away® anti-microbial compound. The increased demand follows the recent outbreak of the deadly coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China.
1 in 4 Akl Upper Harbour homes go to resident-visa holders
A quarter of all home transfers in Auckland’s Upper Harbour were to NZ-resident-visa holders in the year ended December 2019, Stats NZ said today.
Shell and TransDiesel to Partner in NZ
31 January 2020
Keep New Zealand Beautiful welcomes Wellington branch
Not-for-profit organisation Keep New Zealand Beautiful will now have a Wellington City based branch, Keep Wellington Beautiful.
A positive, but cautious outlook for M&A activity in 2020
After recent surges in activity in 2018 and 2019, New Zealand’s M&A activity is expected to slow down in 2020, with processes taking longer, and some deals failing to complete.
$12M funding boost - regional water storage and use project
12M funding boost - regional water storage and use project
E tū: safety of Air NZ Wuhan crew paramount
The union for aviation, E tū, says it’s working to secure assurances about the safety of up to 10 volunteer cabin crew and any ground crew operating the Air New Zealand evacuation flight from Wuhan.
Rail investment ‘fantastic news’ for Northland, says Reade
January 31, 2020
Air New Zealand update on Shanghai services
31 January 2020
Farm confidence rises but concern about compliance costs
Farm confidence rises but concern about compliance costs runs deep
Spread some of the infrastructure spending wider
An increase in central government’s contribution to local authority roading costs should be a priority for some of the $4 billion in unallocated infrastructure spending the Government still has up its sleeve, Federated Farmers says.
Seagull Centre diverts more waste from landfill
The Seagull Centre in Thames is set to divert more items from going to landfill with its new Resource Recovery Park, which was officially opened today by Thames Ward Councillor Martin Rodley in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
AA Insurance awarded Shine’s DVFREE Tick
AA Insurance awarded Shine’s DVFREE Tick for creating a domestic violence-free workplace
IrrigationNZ applauds $12.7m funding for Northland water
IrrigationNZ applauds $12.7m funding for Northland water - but more urgently needed
WelTec launches new degree apprenticeship
WelTec launches new degree apprenticeship to plug skills gap as New Zealand embarks on ambitious infrastructure programme
Xbox Series X will have an unprecedented frame rates, says Xbox head
Xbox Series X will have an unprecedented frame rates, says Xbox head Phil Spencer. He wants a very high refresh rate on the upcoming console.
NSE: All-Share Index closes trading for January at 28,843.53
The All-Share Index of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday closed trading for the month of January below 29,000 mark following the dominance of the bears.
Why Africa can no longer be ignored - AfDB - Premium Times Nigeria
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, has said that Africa can no longer be ignored because it has a huge market...
Alleged Forgery: Court admits publisher to N2m bail
An Ikeja Special Offence Court on Friday granted a N2 million bail the publisher of The Interview magazine, Azubuike Ishiekwene, accused of forgery by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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Gov Makinde recalls five directors sacked by predecessor, Ajimobi
Five directors of the (BCOS who were sacked by the immediate past Governor Abiola Ajimobi, have been reinstated by the incumbent Governor, Seyi Makinde.
Survey Shows Lack of Employee Engagement
A survey by Achievers revealed the reasons employees are dissatisfied with their current employees.
Portal Leisure Centre fails to boost town centre footfall as empty shops pile up
Retail vacancy rates above the national average, new report shows.
Economic survey predicts GDP to be between 6 and 6.5%, wants government to deliver expeditiously on reforms to revive growth
The Economic Survey 2019-20 tabled in the parliament on Friday predicted the GDP growth between 6% and 6.5% in the fiscal year starting 1 April.
Luxury home prices in Manhattan have tumbled to their lowest level in years, and it proves that sellers are still struggling to offload prime real estate
The price threshold for Manhattan luxury homes fell to $US3,816,835 in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to a report by the real-estate listing platform, StreetEasy.
Amazon set to blow past a $1 trillion valuation after topping analysts' earnings expectations
Amazon shares tore as much as 11% higher in early Friday trading, pushing the company’s market valuation above $US1 trillion for the first time since July.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos added $13.5 billion to his fortune in 15 minutes
Jeff Bezos may have been the only ultra-wealthy billionaire who failed to get richer in 2019, but he’s making up for it in 2020.
Good start, companies — now keep raising wages!
About a decade ago, when I started writing about how companies should strive to create value for stakeholders, not just shareholders, some of my business and finance friends thought I was nuts.
Macy's is launching a new store concept that's masterminded by the woman behind buzzy concept store, Story
Macy’s is preparing to open a new retail concept in Texas.
Delta flight attendants fight back against Boeing and a system they claim fed them 'toxic' air
Delta flight attendants are suing Boeing following an incident where they claim “toxic” air flowed into the cabin during a routine flight, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Americans spent at slowest pace in 3 years in 2019, threatening powerhouse of US economy
American shoppers continued to serve as the engine of the US economy through volatile times last year, fuelling growth even as a global cooldown and trade tensions clouded the outlook. But there are signs that households are starting to pull back on spending.
Goldman Sachs warns Wuhan coronavirus will hit US economic growth this quarter
Goldman Sachs warned on Friday that Wuhan coronavirus is likely to hit US economic growth.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Here’s what you need to know before the markets open:
A little-known trucking company surges nearly 58% after Volkswagen makes a surprise offer to buy
Hardly a household name, truck manufacturer Navistar’s stock rose to sudden popularity Thursday, continuing into Friday’s pre-market trading. Shares surged as much as 57.7% Friday after Volkswagen’s trucking arm, Traton, made an unsolicited offer to buy the company for $US2.9 billion, or $US35 per share, Thursday. Volkswagen, which already owns a 16.76% stake in Navistar, said it would pay entirely in cash. The two companies are some of the biggest in the truck-making industry. But to make the acquisition, Volkswagen will have to get the blessing of activist investor Carl Icahn: The billionaire’s fund owns about 17% of Navistar’s outstanding stock, making Icahn Navistar’s single largest shareholder. The offer comes at a time when the broader trucking manufacturing industry is in a slump, with new orders in decline, The Wall Street Journal previously reported. In its most recent earnings, Navistar’s fourth quarter revenue declined versus the year prior. The stock started the year sliding downwards after it trailed…
American optimism toward economy surges to 9-month high as job market hums
American households were more optimistic about the economy this month as a historically strong labour market helped offset a wave of potential concerns, including the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump and developments abroad.
Collapse of Kabul Bank Analyzed in New Book
A book detailing the key factors in the collapse of Kabul Bank was released in Afghanistan on Thursday, and the event triggered fresh criticism against the Afghan government for failing to
UK and EU prepare for next Brexit phase - a trade deal
As London hopes for a "zero-tariff, zero-quota trade agreement" post-Brexit, Brussels is insisting on a "level playing field". Meanwhile, British bankers are counting on maintaining their access to E…
Franco-British trade: Brexit and the uncertain future of the Entente Cordiale
Right now, the European Union is the UK's largest trading partner, with France and Britain in particular enjoying extremely close economic ties. But can that continue post-Brexit? With the nature of…
Britain's Brexit 'leap into the unknown'
We look at the main British front pages on what is being called Brexit Day. There is some euphoria at the country's departure from the European Union and also some anxiety as the Brits go it alone. W…
More curbs on travel to China as coronavirus fatalities continue to rise
The United States and other countries tightened travel curbs on Friday and businesses said they were facing supply problems because of the coronavirus in China, a day after the World Health Organizat…
China car sector to take hefty first-quarter hit from virus but 2020 outlook not necessarily grim
The new coronavirus epidemic is likely to wreak havoc on China auto sales and production in the first quarter, but it is too early to push panic ...
Cleaner dies after falling through false ceiling at Tampines Mall
SINGAPORE: A cleaner died on Saturday (Jan 25) after falling through a false ceiling at Tampines Mall. The Indian national, who was employed by ...
Correction directions issued over claims of Singaporeans contracting Wuhan coronavirus, shortage of masks
SINGAPORE: Several correction directions have been issued over false claims to do with the Wuhan coronavirus situation in Singapore, the ...
US SEC Commissioner defends proposal on shareholder voting rules
A top official at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday defended an agency shareholder voting proposal amid "misconception" ...
Asia shares try to rally after gut-wrenching week
Asian share markets were praying for a reprieve at the end of a punishing week as investors snatched at hopes the coronavirus could be contained, ...
SK Hynix to make deep capex cut as virus spread threatens chip output
South Korea's SK Hynix , the worlds' No.2 memory chip maker, warned a new virus outbreak in China could pose a threat to chip production and said ...
Nintendo says no new Switch in 2020
Japanese gaming giant Nintendo said Friday there would be no fresh model of its hot-selling Switch console this year, dashing the hopes of fans ...
Britain hails new start as it says farewell to EU
LONDON: Britain on Friday (Jan 31) ends almost half a century of integration with its closest neighbours and leaves the European Union, starting a ...
Nintendo CEO says no plans to launch new Switch model in 2020
Nintendo Co Ltd CEO Shuntaro Furukawa said the gaming company has no plans to launch a new Switch model this year.
Swiping their way higher: Visa, Mastercard could be the next US$1 trillion companies
Tech and internet titans were the first to reach US$1 trillion in stock market value, but the next U.S. companies that could do so are better ...
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay US$344 million over pelvic mesh claims
A US judge on Thursday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $344 million for false and deceptive marketing of pelvic mesh products used by tens of ...
American Airlines, mechanics union reach tentative US$4.2 billion contract deal
American Airlines Holdings Inc and its mechanics union announced tentative joint collective bargaining agreements on Thursday covering five ...
BOJ warns of cyber-attack vulnerability ahead of Olympic Games
Japan's financial institutions must guard against cyber-attacks ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, with nearly 40per cent of banks and other ...
Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide
Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly ...
China's factory activity falls in January as Wuhan coronavirus fears grow
BEIJING: China's manufacturing activity slipped in January, official data showed on Friday (Jan 31), as the country grapples with a new virus that ...
China banks borrow from SARS playbook in preparation for market reopening
SHANGHAI: Chinese financial firms will deploy measures used during the SARS outbreak nearly two decades ago to combat the new virus when markets ...
Medal for former ECB chief Draghi divides Germans
Months after the end of his term as president of the European Central Bank, Italian economist Mario Draghi will receive Germany's highest honour ...
Markets welcome WHO virus declaration
Markets rose in Asia on Friday after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over the deadly new virus sweeping China.
Too soon to tell economic impact of Wuhan coronavirus on China: IMF chief
It is still too soon to gauge the economic impact of the virus outbreak on China's economy, beyond the first three months of the year, ...
Billionaire Lawrence Stroll takes stake in ailing carmaker Aston Martin
Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll will take a roughly 20per cent stake in Aston Martin for nearly 200 million pounds (US$263 million) as the ...
Shares struggle for footing after virus-battered week
World share markets fought to regain their footing on Friday as investors clutched at hopes that China could contain the coronavirus, even as ...
Hitachi makes US$5 billion offer for full control of industrial gear unit
Hitachi Ltd said on Friday it would spend 531.1 billion yen (US$4.84 billion) to take full control of industrial equipment unit Hitachi ...
The great electric pickup production race
GM's Hummer revival is set to compete with Tesla's Cybertruck.
Corporate clients could provide a lower-cost path to electric vehicles
A U.K. startup landed a $400 million order for 10,000 electric UPS trucks.
Venture capital has no guesses as to what 2020 has in store
There appears to be no consensus on trends or sentiment.
Investors get bullish after WHO lauds China's coronavirus response
"For now, the market’s risk lights have shifted from flickering on red to a steady shade of amber."
GE Keeps Proving The Doubters Wrong
GE posted better than expected earnings and cash flow in the fourth quarter of 2019. Management expects free cash flow to rise to between $2 billion and $4 billion in 2020, despite headwinds from asse
Plug Power - Business Update Call Takeaways - Company Signs Third Anchor Customer
Discussing key takeaways from Thursday's business update call. Company reported FY2019 gross billings at the lower end of the projected range and guided for approximately 27% top-line growth and mater
Stanley Black & Decker Comes In A Little Light, But Has Drivers For 2020
Stanley Black & Decker had a mixed fourth quarter, with revenue coming in a little light outside of Security, but good margins in the Tools & Storage business.A healthy residential repair/remodel mark
SK Hynix, Inc. (HXSCL) Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SK Hynix, Inc. (OTC:HXSCL) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call January 30, 2020, 07:00 PM ET Company Participants Sanghoon Park - Head of IR Jin-Seok Cha - CFO Conference Call Participants Hyunwoo Doh -
Coca-Cola: A Solid Quarter, But Coke Is Maxed Out
Coca-Cola wrapped up its FY2019 with a solid quarter that saw organic revenues surpass analyst estimates.While the balance sheet is reaching an inflection point that should see deleveraging results in
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR) CEO Tim Gokey on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Edings Thibault - Head of Investor Relations Tim Gokey - Chief Executi
Rockwell Automation Puts Up A Decent Quarter In A Challenging Macro Environment
Rockwell did miss at the segment profit line, but revenue was better than expected and full-year guidance was maintained.Rockwell's digital efforts seem to be gaining some traction, and it looks like
Volatility In SmileDirectClub Likely To Continue So Waiting To Buy May Be Best
SmileDirectClub, Inc went public in September 2019 as a unicorn, being valued at over $5B.While margins are showing improvement, net margin is still negative mainly due to high customer acquisition co
A Few Short-Term Challenges Don't Cancel Ingersoll-Rand's Strong HVAC Results
Ingersoll-Rand's fourth quarter results were not strong as reported, with a $0.06/share miss at the operating line, but underlying HVAC performance was very good.Thermo King is going through its cycli
A Much Better Alternative To Dollar-Cost Averaging
Warren Buffett himself seems to like the dollar-cost average approach to investing in stocks, but I am skeptical.Today, I test a simple alternative to DCA that has produced higher absolute returns and
Macy's: An Iconic Brand Is Trading At A Discount
When an icon is on sale, you buy it.Macy's offers a dividend yield above 8%. The dividend is well covered with a payout ratio below 50%.Macy's online strategy is paying off. The iconic name helps both
China - One Problem Ends And Another Begins
Trade had been a problem for the Chinese economy.Hong Kong issues are ongoing.African Swine Fever caused a meat shortage.Did ASF lead to coronavirus?Commodities will move with the state of China's eco
3M Company: Buy The Crisis, Collect The Dividends, And Sell The Turnaround
3M is absorbing substantial restructuring costs and just announced 1,500 layoffs.The market's reaction to recent news is not totally unjustified, but we are not so easily swayed. Stoic investing is we
Enphase: Promising Growth Vision
Enphase is widening its addressable market by integrating technologies like storage and energy monitoring.Enphase's IQ 8 microinverter will be a building block for the company's larger energy product
OIL: Buy The Bottom In Crude
Oil demand is the only part of the balance where the bears can make a potentially compelling case to sell oil – but the supply variables win out.Supply is currently being constrained by market partici
BlackRock Appears Interested In North American Small Cap Pharmaceuticals
BlackRock sees North American Small Cap Pharmaceuticals as Undervalued. Will this trend continue?Comparing Blackrock and Vanguards asset allocation in North American Small Cap Pharmaceuticals.BlackRoc
Agricultural Commodities May Be Misreading The Coronavirus
Agricultural commodities are selling off due to poorer-than-expected import quotas regarding the U.S-China trade deal.China and India have skyrocketing food prices that will likely only accelerate hig
VC Deals: AbbVie Joins $50M For Inflammatory Disease Treatments
Welcome to Seeking Alpha’s Venture Capital Deals of the Week. Follow this account and turn on the e-mail alert to receive VCDeals in your inbox on Friday afternoons. AbbVie Ventures (NYSE:ABBV) partic
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH) CEO Horacio Rozanski on Q3 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:BAH) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Nick Veasey - Vice President of Investor Relations Horacio Rozansk
TCG BDC: The Case Of The Unattractive High Yield
Sporting a high dividend yield of 12.40%, TCG BDC stock may be on many investors’ watch list.The company regularly pays dividends and repurchases shares every quarter, but funds for these activities a
DHT Holdings' Co-CEOs On The VLCC Markets (Podcast Transcript)
As part of the Value Investor's Edge Live Virtual Tanker Forum, J Mintzmyer spoke with DHT Holdings' co-CEOs.The discussion covered the VLCC markets and IMO 2020 developments.We reviewed DHT's scrubbe
PBF Energy: A Mexican Billionaire Can't Get Enough Of This New Jersey Refiner
Billionaire Carlos Slim's fund has indiscriminately bought up over 8 million shares in PBF since May to increase its stake to 17.6%.Slim's involvement in PBF is not immediately clear, though it may be
Vinda International: Favorable Tailwinds Persist
Vinda International recorded its highest quarterly gross margin in history at 36.0% for 4Q2019, largely due to low wood pulp prices.Vinda International's revenue growth slowed in 4Q2019, but the compa
Pfizer Misses Target, Soft Guidance, And Other News: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Biopharma
Pfizer missed Q4 target, offers soft guidance.Surface Onco receives IND.PerkinElmer provides lackluster 2020 guidance.
7.3% Yield, Monthly Pay Opportunity From HFRO
Most fixed income products are getting expensive, including preferred stocks and bonds.Yet we keep finding nice opportunities for fixed income investors.HFRO has traded flat recently while most fixed
Arista Networks - Is This A Phoenix And The Implications Of The Apparent Big Switch Acquisition
Arista shares have bounced sharply since their nadir after the release of quarterly earnings and disastrous guidance.Some of the upside relates to the apparent acquisition of Big Switch by Arista afte
GDP Prints At 2.1%, But Strong Export Data Is Anomalous; Likely To Be Revised Downward
Most of the 2.1% print came from Net Exports (NEX), but the lead of that was a technical increase from IMPORTS (which normally REDUCE GDP) .NEX is the component of GDP that, historically, is most revi
General Electric Slams It Out Of The Park
Contrary to fears from many market participants, General Electric appears to be turning a corner.The company's latest release reveals strong performance when it comes to cash flow and good results mov
Matthews International Corporation (MATW) CEO Joseph Bartolacci on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Start Time: 09:00 End Time: 09:23 Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:MATW) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020, 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Joseph Bartolacci - President and
Retirement Target Date Allocation Glide Path In-Depth View
Allocation between OWN, LOAN and RESERVE Super Classes will determine the bulk of your investment returns.Age or retirement target date Allocation Glide Path provides guide to OWN and LOAN allocation
Coronavirus In Context
Experts are projecting that the current outbreak may get worse before it gets better.However, the mortality rate is below that of SARS with the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions being mo
Risky Time For A Valero Investment
VLO beat earnings estimates for 4Q19.But market conditions have since deteriorated.Product stocks are oversupplied and refinery margins have dropped.The virus in China is a headwind of unknown depth a
Boeing: A Lot Of Pain With Light At The End Of The Tunnel
Boeing experienced a great deal of pain last year due to its 737 Max issues.These problems have extended into 2020 and will likely persist during at least the first half of the year.The balance sheet
Mellanox More Than Biding Its Time Into The Nvidia Deal Close
Mellanox reported fourth-quarter results that were significantly better than expected, with healthy growth in both InfiniBand and Ethernet product lines.There has been no update on the Nvidia-Mellanox
Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI) CEO Marty Birmingham on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISI) Q4 2019 Results Conference Call January 31, 2020 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Shelly Doran - Director, Investor and External Relations, EVP and General C
3 Straight Quarters Of 2%, And Yet Each One Very Different
For the year, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) puts total real output at $19.07 trillion, or annual growth of 2.33% and down from 2.93% in 2018.Imports are down so sharply because the domestic pa
Genesco: Relatively Cheap And Aggressively Shrinking The Share Count
Shares of Genesco have greatly trailed the market over the last 12 months in spite of strong EPS growth.Comps have been relatively solid across the company's various brands.However, EPS growth is prim
Lipper U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Funds Suffer Net Outflows For The First Week In Six
Money market funds suffered net outflows of $11.6 billion.Fixed income funds took in $6.1 billion of net new money.Equity funds had net negative flows of $6.6 billion.
Stryker Humming Along, But Seems To Be Straining The Sell-Side
Stryker's fourth quarter was operationally excellent but more mixed next to ever-higher Street expectations.Mako continues to drive impressive growth in knees, and I expected a better year from the sp
Investment Implications Of Unravelling Of Post WW2 World Order: The Case Of Turkey
While the world is now accustomed to the likes of China challenging the post-WW2 world order, the challenge by smaller actors such as Turkey is something new.Multinationals, ranging from oil and gas p
Luckin Coffee Should Perk Up Your Portfolio
Luckin is growing at a breakneck pace.Profitability is on the horizon.The business and growth plan seem solid.The recent price drop provides a good entry point.
The Bubble: Bigger, Fatter, Uglier
Reflecting on presidential debate proclamations past.What progress has been made in addressing the big, fat, ugly bubble identified in September 2016?What are the implications of the bigger, fatter, u
50 Barron's 2020 Broker Picks: 31 Pay Dividends
Annual stock lists are fair game for Dog Catchers. This Barron's Roundtable 50 watchlist appeared in two weekly issues - 1/20 and 27/20.Barron's convened 10 veteran Wall Street investors and economist
Xpel Inc: Racing With Exceptional Risk/Reward
Near term catalyst with Team Penske sponsorship.Longer term catalyst partnering with Roger Penske’s dealership network & trucking companies.Xpel's 10-year record is on par with some of the greatest st
Novartis Revenue Jumps, And Other News: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Biopharma
Novartis revenue jumps but net income falls for Q4.Hepion's CRV431 produces positive data.Amphastar gets a CRL.
Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) CEO Chad Abraham on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE:PIPR) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Chad Abraham - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Deb Schoneman - President T
Lyft Has 99 Problems, But This Ain't One
Lyft has several problems today, but low barriers to entry might not be one of them.Each price cut by Lyft increases the cost of entering its industry because Lyft's own prices are the cap on payments
Fanuc Still Under Pressure From The Automation Slowdown
Fanuc didn't report a strong fiscal third quarter, but it was relatively in line and that comes as a relief.Orders continue to decline at a double-digit rate, and a sequential bump in FA orders is lik
The Light From The Gods Still Shines Bright - Raytheon Company Delivers In Q4
Raytheon Company just posted its Q4 numbers. 2019 was a great year, with strong growth at every level. Backlog is growing faster than bookings, bookings faster than revenue - so revenue growth can ac
PACCAR: Tech Shift Can Prove Lucrative
PACCAR is a leading trucking manufacturer which is working on new technological solutions for the trucking industry.With electric-powered trucks and autonomous driving being all the hype these days, t
Q4 GDP: A Quick First Look
Quarterly real GDP growth came in slightly hotter than I expected at 2.1%.The single-biggest mover was the total collapse in real imports, down 8.7%.Consumption is way down. Real core PCE growth was 2
Starbucks opens drive-thru location at The Marshes
The first drive-thru Starbucks on Ireland’s east coast has opened at Marshes Shopping Centre and coffee lovers should keep an eye out for promotions throughout the week. The move has been hailed...
GE2020: Fianna Fáil's Byrne claims SF tax plans 'will cost jobs in Louth'
Fianna Fáil Councillor James Byrne slates Sinn Féin tax plans
Optus cops hefty penalty for spamming customers
The communications watchdog has slugged Optus with its second-largest fine ever after the telco spammed consumers when they unsubscribed.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Friday as investors feared that a virus outbreak that originated in China will dent the global economy. Technology companies, which do a lot of business with China, led the losses. Airlines fell after Delta and American suspended flights to and from China. The sell-off erased the S&P 500’s gains …
Alaska governor announces town hall plans
JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to hold town hall meetings in two Southeast communities next week centred on the state’s fiscal situation and future. Dunleavy has said he plans to more directly communicate with Alaskans. His first year in office was marked by an ongoing recall effort, which was fueled by anger …
Brexit turns sea crossing into journey through dimensions
As the lumbering ferry left behind the coast of France, its bow cutting through the inky darkness of the English Channel, the United Kingdom — its destination that would soon loom large through the mist and rain — was still part of the European Union. But by time the ship docked less than two hours …
Gas explosion at a Russian engineering factory kills 5
MOSCOW — A gas explosion at a factory in Russia on Friday killed five people and injured three more, emergency officials said. The explosion occurred in Russia’s central Oryol region, causing an engineering production facility under construction to collapse. It wasn’t immediately clear what prompted the explosion. All three injured — reported by Russian media …
Eurozone economy barely grows in Q4 as France, Italy shrink
BRUSSELS — The eurozone economy, made up of the 19 countries that use the euro, barely grew in the final quarter of 2019 as both France and Italy contracted, official figures showed Friday. In its first estimate for the quarter, statistics agency Eurostat said the eurozone grew by only 0.1% from the previous three-month period. …
Once-endangered 1855 Indiana home is revived as an inn
ATTICA, Ind. — Five months ago, Katy Kays was in Attica looking at a property she was thinking about buying, renovating and reselling. As Kays poked around a house that could have used a handy touch before the general manager of Lafayette’s Achieve Marketing and Consulting tried to flip it, she said she had a …
NJ Governor Phil Murphy to deliver Betting on Sports America 2020 keynote address
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will share further insights on the fast-evolving gaming industry when he delivers the keynote address at Betting on Sports America 2020. As a key figure in the fight…
Kenyan entrepreneur creates disposable urination funnels for women
In Africa, most women are found wanting when they want to pee in public facilities. If you are not one that carries disinfectant wipes or hand sanitizer, then you are left to choose between a Urinary Tract Infection or holding in your pee till you get home. The worst incidence is when on a road...
Worker Feared Killed As Arena Demolition Goes Awry In Russia
A worker is feared dead in the collapse of a sports arena slated for demolition in St. Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city.
Brexit day: Britain quits EU and steps into transition twilight zone
The United Kingdom formally leaves the European Union this evening for an uncertain Brexit future.
IBM's big bet on cloud computing, AI and open source needs to pay off soon
Although IBM has underwhelmed in recent years, outgoing CEO Ginni Rometty may have planted the seeds for future prosperity.
BDO survey: US tech firms fear trade war and Chinese innovation
Tech company chief financial officers are bullish about their company's short-term futures but are distracted by numerous regulatory and data privacy issues.
ServiceNow aims to court CEOs, expand use cases beyond IT
CEO Bill McDermott said he has all he needs to expand ServiceNow into a company producing $10 billion in revenue a year.
Apple's defense of iPhone Lightning fails: Standard charger law due by summer 2020
European lawmakers have ignored Apple's arguments against a common mobile charger.
Three suspects arrested in Maltese bank cyber-heist
Suspects used stolen funds to buy Rolex watches, along with a Jaguar and an Audi A5.
The French fishermen who could sink Britain's post-Brexit ambitions
BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France (Reuters) - For the British government, a successful Brexit means re-asserting economic sovereignty and landing a trade deal with Europe. Trawler captain Stephane Fait and his fellow French fisherman could sink that plan.
Verizon’s 5G network now available in 31 US cities (Update: More cities added)
Verizon Wireless 5G is available in 31 cities in the US, which means it has reached its 30 city goal before the end of 2019.
Canada's first P2P consumer lender preps launch
Canadian regulators have given the greenlight for the country's first peer-to-peer lending platform for consumer loans.
Triodos Bank CEO: 'Bankers should be eco-warriors'
Presenting at the Bristol Distinguished Address Series, Dr Bevis Watts, chief executive of Triodos Bank UK spoke on the essential role banking must play in driving action on climate change.
Arrests made over EUR13 million cyber heist at Bank of Valletta
The UK's National Crime Agency has made three arrests in Belfast and London over a EUR13 million cyber heist at Malta's Bank of Valletta.
SBI invests $20m in core banking-API integration firm OpenLegacy
Japan's SBI Holdings has invested $20 million in OpenLegacy Technologies, an American software firm that smooths API integration of core banking systems.
Sony survey asks if you’d be interested in Remote Play on Switch or maybe a portable DualShock
A survey from Sony has purportedly been sent to some PS4 users, and it's asking all sorts of interesting questions.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order sold over 8 million copies so far, beating EA’s expectations
EA is very happy with how Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order performed.
EA will release 4 new non-sports games before the end of March 2021
EA has revealed a simple outline of its plans for this fiscal year.
Top Ten Tips for Accessorizing for the Meath Style Award
The fabulous team at Prepys, sponsors of the Best in Accessories catgeory at this year's Meath Style Awards, have given us their top ten tips for accessorizing your outfit for this year's awards!
Luxury home prices in Manhattan have tumbled to their lowest level in years, and it proves that sellers are still struggling to offload prime real estate
The price threshold for Manhattan luxury homes fell to $3.8 million at the end of 2019 — the lowest it's been since 2013.
Macy's is launching a new store concept that's masterminded by the woman behind buzzy concept store, Story
Macy's is in the process of hiring employees to work at its new store in the upscale town of Southlake, Texas.
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to the EU — but experts say to brace for a drop of up to 7% if trade talks fail
If the UK ends up back with a so-called hard exit, "we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," one analyst said.
Elon Musk is starting to resemble a 'quiet assassin' as the short-seller argument about Tesla disintegrates, an expert says
Tesla has an edge over other automakers in battery technology, charging infrastructure, and autonomous-driving technology, Gene Munster said.
6 of the best things to buy at Costco, from someone who used to hate it
Much as it pains me to admit, I've become a Costco connoisseur of sorts. I even have a few lesser-known items I almost exclusively purchase at Costco.
GDP growth expected to rebound to 6-6.5 per cent in 2020-21: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey 2019-20 tabled in Parliament said there are tentative signs of bottoming out of slowdown in manufacturing activity and global trade, which will have a positive impact on growth in the next fiscal.
Bank employees across India participate in two-day nationwide strike
The employees have joined the strike as the early wage revision settlement has been due since November 1, 2017
Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala decides to step down
Neemuchwala has served as the CEO and MD of Wipro since February 2016. Prior to that, he was the CEO of the BPO division of Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Around 400 Indians to be evacuated from Wuhan: Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani
The flight will include all necessary resources like masks, medical equipment, packed food, prescribed medicines, along with a team of five doctors from the Health Ministry, and paramedical personnel from Air India
ATA urges the Senate to vote 'no' on the Cash Ban Bill
"Some incredibly insightful individuals testified at the Cash Ban hearing on Thursday. The message was clear: any restriction on cash is an attack on economic freedom. Australians should be allowed to make legal purchases with the legal tender of their choice instead of being forced onto the banking system."
Invest or develop at the heart of Dunedin’s university precinct - Colliers
A superbly located property at the heart of Dunedin’s university precinct is for sale with vacant possession, providing multiple options for developers or add-value investors.
Fueling future Kiwi generations' fuel needs - Hiringa and Waitomo
Innovative Kiwi energy companies Waitomo Group and Hiringa Energy have announced their intentions to work in partnership to develop New Zealand’s first nationwide hydrogen refueling stations network.
Anna Burns-Francis appointed TVNZ's U.S Correspondent
Fair Go reporter, Anna Burns-Francis has been appointed as TVNZ’s new U.S. Correspondent.
All Nippon Airways and Singapore Airlines deepen partnership with joint venture agreement
Strategic partnership aimed at providing customers with enhanced flight connectivity and access to a wider network.
Tauranga hospo investment and redevelopment site up for auction - Colliers
An investment property at the heart of Tauranga’s waterfront hospitality district and a CBD fringe redevelopment opportunity will go under the hammer next month.
Seagull Centre diverts more waste from landfill
The Seagull Centre in Thames is set to divert more items from going to landfill with its new Resource Recovery Park, which was officially opened today by Thames Ward Councillor Martin Rodley in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Auckland is still New Zealand’s most traffic congested city - TomTom
Location technology specialist, TomTom (TOM2), today released the results of its TomTom Traffic Index, a report detailing the traffic situation in 416 cities and 57 countries around the world in 2019. Auckland took the top spot in New Zealand as the most congested city with drivers expecting to spend an average of 31% extra travel time stuck in traffic, worsening by 2% compared to the previous year result of 29%. This works out to be an additional 9 minutes for a 30 minutes trip. Wellington takes the 2nd place with a congestion level of 28%, followed by Hamilton (25%), Christchurch (21%), Tauranga (20%) and Dunedin (20%)
Auckland fruit fly response over and produce movement restrictions lifted
Biosecurity New Zealand has ended its Northcote fruit fly operations and lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland’s North Shore.
US GDP reverses rout ahead of gap risk
Higher than expected US GDP growth helped turn a European share rout into a US rally overnight. However a weaker inflation component to the national accounts spurred bonds higher. Industrial commodities fell further, and gold held higher ground, in clear signs of concern. Cautious Asia Pacific trading is possible ahead of key event risk over the weekend.
ANZ NZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence
The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index was unchanged at 123 in January, a solid level. Households aren’t gung ho, but are feeling resilient.
The Co-operative Bank accredited as a living wage employer
The Co-operative Bank has become an accredited Living Wage employer.
Nelson Council moves to close reserves due to increased fire risk
Following a continued spell of hot and dry weather Nelson City Council, in collaboration with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), DoC, forestry companies and Tasman District Council, is closing access to the following reserves until further notice:- Grampians Reserve- Sir Stanley Whitehead Reserve- Marsden Valley Reserve- Maitai Water Reserve- Brook Conservation Reserve- Roding Water ReserveCouncil makes the decision to close reserves after taking advice from FENZ and monitoring the Build Up Index (BUI), which is an indicator of the difficulty in suppressing a fire that has started. The BUI is now well over 80, the level at which FENZ advises which reserves should close, and is expected to be close to 100 midway through next week.
Farm confidence rises but concern about compliance costs is deep - Federated Farmers
Farmers are feeling slightly more positive than they were six months ago but very few believe general economic conditions will improve in the year ahead, the Federated Farmers Mid-Season Farm Confidence Survey shows.
Koo Stark in behind-closed-doors High Court fight over money with ex-partner
A judge overseeing a trial in London has relaxed a reporting bar and allowed some detail to be revealed.
Boris Johnson says Government must ‘keep digging’ on HS2
The Prime Minister has given the clearest indication yet that he could be about to back the controversial rail project.
Airbus paying £3bn to end global corruption probes
Courts in France, the US and the UK considering their own parts of the deal.
Atari to open video game-themed resorts in US cities
The company said it will break ground on its first hotel later this year in Phoenix.
Airbus £830m settlement over UK bribery prosecution approved by High Court
The figure is the largest ever for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and amounts to more than all previous similar settlements combined.
Supreme Court business rates hearing on ATM charges to be heard on Budget day
It comes on March 11, the day the Chancellor will unveil plans to help the high street.
Brexit: Industry leaders give trade deal hopes and fears
LEADERS in Jersey’s fishing, farming and hospitality industries have outlined their hopes and fears as the UK prepares to leave the EU and negotiate a new trade deal by the end of this year.
Financial watchdog to investigate M&C Saatchi accounting scandal
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched an inquiry into the £11.6m accounting error revealed in December.
French Connection shares plummet after failure to secure buyer
The retailer saw shares slide by almost a third after it said it was set to post between £1 million and £2 million in losses for the year.
Amazon sees face mask sales surge amid coronavirus fears
Packs of 50 disposable masks have been selling fast on the website.
Fraud suspect sought
The Penticton RCMP is appealing to the public for help identifying a fraud suspect.
LifeLabs data breach update
New evidence shows 4.7 million people in B.C. may have had their privacy breached following a hack at LifeLabs.
Tims seeks to reclaim roots
Tim Hortons franchisees gathered in Calgary earlier this week and erupted into applause after corporate executives promised to help reframe the public's understanding that the chain is a Canadian company.
Chinese tourists cancelling
Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.
GDP edges up 0.1 per cent
The Canadian economy edged higher in November, reversing most the decline seen in October, as cold weather helped boost the utilities sector and the construction and retail sectors also gained ground.
ICBC adjuster charged
A North Vancouver ICBC claims adjuster has been charged with defrauding and stealing from the Crown corporation.
Stock markets fall
Canada's main stock index posted a triple-digit decline in late-morning trading as the heavyweight financial, energy and industrial sectors moved lower.
HBC board backs bid
The board of directors of Hudson's Bay Co. has unanimously recommended shareholders support a sweetened offer to take the retailer private.
Amazon hits 500K force
Need more proof that Amazon is big? It came this week.
Deficit at $11.8 billion
The federal government ran a deficit of $11.8 billion over seven months of its 2019-20 fiscal year compared with a deficit of $2.1 billion in the same period last year.
Thieves target non profit
For decades Venture Training has been assisting people with a variety of developmental challenges, so the loss of $800 is a huge blow to the non-profit group.
Plans out for downtown loo
Kelowna's planning department is reviewing detailed designs for a new pop-up bathroom facility to be erected on Queensway Avenue.
Gas goes up, gas goes down
The price of petrol continues to yo-yo in the North Okanagan.
Russian jets buzz Cdn Arctic
Two long-range Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles buzzed Canadian airspace on Friday morning, the North American Aerospace Defence Command said, days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early warning system is outdated.
Surrey relents on Uber
Mayors in British Columbia's Lower Mainland have reached an agreement on an interim business licence for ride-hailing companies that want to operate in the region.
U.S. to discuss whether online platforms should be liable for users’ posts
The U.S. Justice Department will hold a public meeting to discuss a federal law that exempts online platforms from legal liability for users' posts.
Kids 'in tears' after Torpoint retro video game venue closes
Escape Gaming Venue in Torpoint will close tonight for the last time
P340K shabu confiscated
ANGELES CITY – Agents of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region III (PDEA3) confiscated P340,000 worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation at Hadrian St. in Barangay Balibago here last Thursday.
Another oligarch lie, debunked
BEFORE proceeding, here is again thanking Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary, Ramon Lopez, for being our guest during yesterday’s edition of the ‘Meet the Press, Report to the Nation’ media forum at the National Press Club.
US helps PH fight human trafficking
THE U.S. Embassy in Manila yesterday said the US government is providing P153 million ($3 million) to support the Philippine government’s commitment to end modern day slavery.
‘New dawn for Europe’ hailed as UK quits union
BRUSSELS — The EU’s three chiefs hailed Britain’s departure from the bloc on Friday as “a new dawn for Europe”, warning London would not keep the benefits of membership when it leaves.
Go for ban on travel from virus epicenter
SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go said he had asked President Rodrigo Duterte to suspend travel from Hubei and its capital Wuhan, the epicenter of a virus outbreak that has spread beyond the country’s borders,.
MMDA extends free Pasig River ferry rides
The ferry service runs from Pinagbuhatan in Pasig City to Escolta in Manila, with 11 stations: Pinagbuhatan, San Joaquin and Maybunga in Pasig City; Guadalupe, Valenzuela in Makati City; Hulo in Mandaluyong City; and Lambingan, Sta. Ana, PUP, Lawton, Escolta in Manila City.
FTSE 100 stumbles as coronavirus spreads to the UK
The FTSE 100 has fallen this morning after the Bank of England left interest rates on hold, boosting the pound and hurting British stocks.
British Steel rescue under threat as French government opposes Jingye deal
The Chinese takeover of embattled British Steel is hanging in the balance after the French government said it would oppose the deal.
SSE on course despite slight lag in renewables
Energy giant SSE marked its first quarter out of the household energy sector by saying that it is on course to deliver on its earnings target for the year.
Profit jumps at Hargreaves Lansdown despite Woodford scandal
Profit before tax at investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown climbed 12 per cent in the first half of its financial year [...]
Coronavirus: US stocks lose one per cent and Brits land back in UK
Wall Street has now fallen over one per cent as fears over the coronavirus outbreak continue to damage markets around the world.
Aston Martin shares leap as Lawrence Stroll leads rescue deal
Shares in Aston Martin rose 20 per cent today as it was announced that Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll would take a 20 per cent stake in the carmaker.
Airbus agrees to pay record €991m UK fine in €3.6bn global bribery settlement
A London court today approved a record €991m (£833m) fine for Airbus in exchange for suspending the prosecution of alleged [...]
French and Italian economies shrink as Eurozone slows
The French and Italian economies both unexpectedly contracted in the final quarter of the year as the struggling Eurozone caps off a year of weak growth.
Laura Ashley chief executive steps down after eight years
Retailer Laura Ashley said today its chief executive Kwan Cheong Ng is stepping down after eight years in the role. [...]
Watchdog probes jump in sterling before Bank of England rate decision
City watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority has opened an investigation into the jump in the value of the pound shortly [...]
Tube delays: Commuters face Victoria Line chaos after Finsbury Park fire alert
A fire alert at Finsbury Park has led to rush hour havoc on the Victoria Line, while a signal failure disrupted the Piccadilly Line.
Nevada Copper chooses Redpath to enhance production at US mine
Nevada Copper has selected mining contractor Redpath USA to implement its ramp-up strategy for its 100%-owned Pumpkin Hollow project in Nevada, the US.
New York pension fund to review investments in coal companies
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has announced its plan to review investments for 27 thermal coal mining companies.
India’s Supreme Court allows Sarda Mines to resume mining in Odisha
The Supreme Court of India has allowed Sarda Mines to resume mining operations in the state of Odisha if it pays INR933m ($139m) in environmental fine.
Rare-earth miner Lynas to build waste treatment plant in Malaysia
Rare-earth mining firm Lynas has reached a deal with the Malaysian state of Pahang to build a waste treatment plant in the country.
Why businesses need to consider loyalty programmes
Loyalty programmes facilitate the development of a relationship with each customer through multiple touch points in the organisation, says LoyaltyPlus.
Final call to apply for CiTi’s Women in Business programme
Today’s the deadline to apply for CiTi's upskilling programme for female entrepreneurs in the Western Cape.
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty retires
The company’s chairman, president and chief executive officer will be replaced by Arvind Krishna.
Ramaphosa orders SIU to probe IFMS project
President Cyril Ramaphosa reportedly instructs the Special Investigating Unit to investigate the bungled National Treasury IT project.
Upswing expected in SA’s ICT spending in 2020
Despite SA’s subdued economic outlook, technology has a massive part to play in the country’s growth in the future, with ICT spending to reach R393 billion in 2020, says the IDC.
Coveney claims Brexit will 'dominate Irish politics' as UK prepares to leave the EU tonight
He also said there will be no discussions on a trade deal if there is not a ‘level playing field’.
Brexiteers sing God Save The Queen in Belfast as clock strikes 11pm
Hundreds of people gathered in Parliament Square in central London at 11pm.
Scots islanders share £3million postcode lottery prize with two from isle with population of 140 scooping £190,000
OVER 100 lucky Scots islanders shared a £3million postcode lottery jackpot today, including winners from an isle of just 140 people. Two neighbours from tiny Berneray scooped £193,055 each when HS6…
Three-bed seaside home in Scotland worth £185k sold for just £45k after £1 auction
A three-bedroom house on offer for just £1 sold at auction for slightly more than that yesterday – going under the hammer for £45,000. Auction House Scotland said a Scottish buyer had snapped up th…
Pound Sterling Powers into Month-End Against Euro and Dollar
The British Pound heads into month end with momentum owing to a decision by the Bank of England to keep interest rates unchanged
Pound-to-New Zealand Dollar Rate Risks Correction as RBNZ Shifts into "Neutral" Gear
The British Pound Sterling vs the New Zealand Dollar: Latest GBP/NZD News and Analysis
Use big data, AI to detect fraud at PSU banks
Economic Survey proposes setting up of a PSB Network to enable banks to take more informed decisions on credit underwriting.Banking sector must scale up in tandem with the size of the Indian economy to support growth and development, says the Survey
Mumbai's AC local debut: Stampede-like scene, chaos at Thane station
The train's automated doors would not close because of overcrowding, a commuter said.Central Railway deployed security personnel inside and outside the train, but the crowd seemed to have gotten the better of them
Integrate ‘Assemble in India’ into Make in India
Move will boost exports, create 80 mn jobs in next 10 years, survey says.The Survey gives China’s example, where labour-intensive exports between 2001 and 2006 created 70 million jobs
Thalinomics versus Dosanomics: a tale of two chief economic advisers
An average household that eats two vegetarian Thalis a day gained around ₹10,887 on average.The price of a vegetarian thali increased last year after falling ‘significantly’ for five years
India bans export of all kinds of respiratory masks
The move assumes significance as there could be a spurt in demand for personal protection equipments due to coronavirus outbreak.DGFT also bans imports of stock lot papers
Worsening locust invasion threatens food security across East Africa
So far just $15 million has been mobilized to help stop the outbreak that threatens to worsen an already poor hunger situation for millions of people in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and elsewhere.
Satellite connectivity drives Comtech acquisition of Gilat
Comtech Telecommunications is buying Gilat Satellite Networks for $532.5m, it has been announced.
112 layer flash to be sampled in Q1
Kioxia, the renamed Toshiba, says it will sample a 112-layer TLC flash in Q1. It is the fifth-generation BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory.
Why did European Parliament delay a vote on India's CAA, Kashmir?
European Union parliamentarians have voted to postpone a vote that criticises India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and its lockdown in Kashmir.
Drinkers want fizz, low carbs, and Super Bowl ads reflect it
DETROIT - When Americans crack open a cold one during Sunday's Super Bowl, it might not be a traditional domestic beer.Sales of classic beers like Bud Light
Penticton massage therapist faces new allegation of sexual misconduct
A Penticton massage therapist is facing new allegations of sexual misconduct.A notice of civil claim was filed against Leonard Krekic in B.C. Supreme Court
Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace: Norad
OTTAWA - Two long-range Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace this morning, only days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early w
Virus poses stark challenges to Abe's tourism goals as Tokyo Olympics loom
The coronavirus outbreak is posing myriad challenges for the Japanese economy, including a key Abe administration policy initiative — the promotion of inbo
Number of foreign workers in Japan totals record 1.66 million
Chinese accounted for a quarter of the total with 418,327, followed by 401,326 Vietnamese and 179,685 Filipinos, the labor ministry says.
Feeling lucky? Only lottery winners will get to enjoy Suntory's limited edition 55-year-old single malt whisky
The newest bottle in the vaunted lineup of premium Japanese whiskies is more than 55 years old. The nation's oldest distillery will release Yamazaki 55 thi
Economist who counted $40 billion cost from SARS predicts far bigger hit from new coronavirus
The global cost of the coronavirus could be three or four times that of the 2003 SARS outbreak, which sapped the world's economy by $40 billion, according
The politics of construction: on violating building bylaws and land use rules
Why are brazen violations of building bylaws and land use rules still allowed, asks Nidhi Adlakha
Economic Survey 2019-20: Competition, low tariffs led to financial stress in telecom sector
The data price in the country came down by over 99% during 2016-2019, making it among the lowest tariff in the world, according to the survey.
Quality scores, along with amenities
Cost reduction is no longer the sole concern for buyers in affordable housing projects. By M.A. Siraj
Economic Survey 2019-20: Stubble burning incidents come down
But farmers continue this practice every year, starting winter
Economic Survey 2019-20 highlights: Back to Adam Smith's Invisible Hand
India's aspiration to become a $5 trillion economy depends critically on strengthening the invisible hand of the market, it said. And this needs to be done with the hand of trust through government intervention by facilitating pro-business policies.
Role of IR professionals more challenging, says N. Srinivasan
“You should have empathy, be fair and transparent in your approach and must earn the trust and confidence of trade unions and workforce.”
TS plans S-Hub with ₹25 cr. seed fund
Incubator to promote start-ups, sanitation and waste water recycling
CAT directs AP CS to file affidavit on officer’s salary payment
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Friday instructed the Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary to file an affidavit on the delay in execution of its direction to release salary of IRS officer Jasti
Fiscal deficit hits 132% of full-year target
The deficit was 112.4% of 2018-19 Budget Estimate (BE) in the corresponding period.
Understanding ‘Thalinomics’, or the economics of a plate of food in India
Analysing this data, the survey found that since 2015-16, there was a change in the dynamics of ‘thali’ prices.
Hindustan Unilever clocks 4% sales growth
Firm hit by weak consumer sentiment
After mass retirement of staff, BSNL to outsource jobs
In the State, 4,596 out of 9,381 employees opted for VRS
Neemuchwala quits Wipro, analysts say it’s good for tech giant
‘His tenure was fraught with struggles’
State kick-starts Census ops sans NPR
Responsibilities being assigned to various govt. officials
Highlights of CEA Subramanian press meet on Economic Survey: from 'wealth creation' to ‘Thalinomics'
Mr. Subramanian stressed that India’s aspiration to become a $5 trillion economy depends critically on promoting “pro-business” policy and moving away from “pro-crony” policy.
Coronavirus shadow overseafood exports to China
MPEDA Chairman, however says the impact is minimal
Bank strike paralyses work
Bank employees owing allegiance to various constituent unions of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) boycotted work in the erstwhile composite Khammam district on Friday, the first day of the two-d
ONGC’s gas pipeline in A.P’s KG Basin leaks, no damage reported
Villagers spot it on Friday morning and alert officials; ONGC team rushes and cuts off supply
Farmers demand setting up of DPC at Sikkal
RAMANATHAPURAMA section of farmers from Sikkal in Kadaladi union submitted a petition to Collector K. Veera Raghava Rao demanding that a direct purchase centre be opened in the area.They said that far
UDF firm on its stand on Governor, says Chennithala
Leader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala has said that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is firm on its demand for recalling Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. He was inaugurating a public m
Banking services affected as employees strike
The nationwide strike has been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions, pressing for a 20% wage hike and a charter of other demands
Sensex drops 190 points; Nifty ends below 12K
All eyes have now turned to the Union Budget, scheduled to be presented on Saturday.
Vedanta profit rises 49% to ₹2,348 crore
Revenue, however, drops 10% to to ₹21,126 crore
Half of BSNL TS staff opts out
About 5,000 employees take VRS
SBI profit jumps 41% to ₹6,797crore in Q3 on lower provisioning
Consolidated income rose to ₹95,384.28 crore in the third quarter from ₹84,390.14 crore in October-December 2018-19, SBI said in a regulatory filing
Supreme Court asks U.P. government to reply on notices to protesters
Plea questions ‘arbitrary’ action
Economic Survey 2020: India has low rates of formal entrepreneurship
Large number of enterprises operate in informal economy not captured by data
SBI posts highest ever net on Essar Steel recovery
Asset quality improves, slippages stay elevated; no big ticket loan going forward, says CMD
Railways allow armed escorts in freight trains to secure goods prone to theft
Armed escorts have been initially approved in the Eastern Railway zone and will be reviewed after a period of six months before it is extended to the other zonal railways
Thanjavur-Tiruvarur electrified stretch inspected
K.A. Manoharan, Commissioner of Railway Safety, Southern Circle, Bengaluru, inspected the electrified Thanjavur – Tiruvarur broad gauge section on Friday. He commenced the inspection from Thanjavur tr
Processes of exports, imports at KIA have improved vastly: Economic Survey
‘This is after implementation of authorised economic operators policy in 2016’
HCL top employer across Europe, South Africa
HCL Technologies said it has been named Top Employer 2020 in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, France and South Africa.As well as achieving status as a Top Employer in mult
Watch | Highlights of Economic Survey 2019-20
A video on India's Economic Survey 2019-20 which was tabled on January 31, 2020
Banking services hit as employees strike work in Prakasam
20% hike in pay, five-day working week top their demand list
Economic Survey 2019-20: Food inflation higher in urban areas
Economic Survey moots tighter monetary policy in case of food, fuel price shock
RPF constable shoots himself to death on running train
‘He was upset with some domestic problems’
Nirdesh pins hope on Budget
₹200-crore package mooted to revive the project 4 years ago
Needed: fewer regulations for start-ups, says CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian
“With a rank of 163 of the 190 nations in enforcing contracts, only a few countries like Afghanistan, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe perform worse than India.”
Economic Survey 2019-20 sources data from Wikipedia, other private entities
The Economic Survey 2019-20 has sourced certain data from Wikipedia, which is not considered as reliable source of information.Besides Wikipedia, the Survey has also relied on data from other private
Economic Survey 2019-20: India can chart China-like export trajectory
It calls for integrating ‘Assemble in India for the world’ into Make-in-India
The EMI waiver is here
In these difficult times for real estate and home loan segment, banks and housing finance companies (HFIs) have found a new method to attract borrowers – home loans with EMI waivers. It does not mean
Three major trade unions to jointly fight for enhancement of minimum wages
‘State government dilly-dallying over release of order on the issue’
National Statistical Office revises growth down to 6.1% for 2018-19
“Real GDP or GDP at constant (2011-12) prices for the years 2018-19 and 2017-18 stand at ₹139.81 lakh crore and ₹131.75 lakh crore, respectively.”
Royal Enfield to stop 500cc single-cylinder bikes
However, the motorcycles will be available outside India
Water level in Periyar dam on Friday (Jan. 31)
MADURAIWater level in Periyar dam stood at 117.75 feet (permissible level is 142 ft.), with an inflow of 54 cusecs and a discharge of 444 cusecs. In Vaigai dam, the level was 54.46 ft. (71 ft.), with
Top news of the day: Delhi court postpones hanging of Nirbhaya case convicts, Economic Survey pegs GDP growth at 6-6.5% in next fiscal, and more
The major news headlines of the day, and more.
Quality rice through PDS from April 1
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the officials of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies to supply quality rice in packets under the Public Distribution System (
Tech Mahindra profit dips 5% to ₹1,146 cr.
Firm’s revenue, however, rises 8% to ₹9,655 crore
Citizenship Amendment Act fulfils wish of Mahatma Gandhi, President Ram Nath Kovind tells Parliament
The President said India had always believed in the principle of equal respect for all faiths, but at the time of partition in 1947, “this very belief of India and of its people came under the most severe attack”.
Core sector grows at 1.3% in Dec. 2019
The growth was, however, lower than the 2.1% recorded in December 2018.
Economic Survey 2019-20: GDP data accuracy story
The Economic Survey also added that since 10% increase in new firm creation increases district-level GDP growth by 1.8%.
Training reviewed
Vinod Kumar Dhaka, Inspector General-cum-Principal Chief Security Commissioner, Railway Protection Special Force, Railway Board, New Delhi, on Friday inspected the Railway Protection Special Force V B
Economic Survey pegs GDP growth at 6-6.5% in next fiscal
Government must use its strong mandate to deliver expeditiously on reforms, it says
Economic Survey 2020 pitches divestment in public sector undertakings
Economic Survey says public sector units performed better than peers after privatisation
Bank of India posts profit, scrip up 3%
The State-owned lender had posted a net loss of ₹4,643.71 crore in the year-earlier period.
Coronovirus: N95 masks in short supply in Bengaluru
Karnataka seeks 6,000 more personal protection kits from Centre
Three companies to process seaweed produced by farmers of Palk Bay region
Memoranda of Understanding were signed to this effect by the Fisheries Department on Thursday
Tax rule changes mean millions of people will get an extra £104 a year from April
31 million people will see some extra cash in their accounts
Ultrasound firm suspended by health bosses goes into voluntary liquidation - leaving several members of staff unpaid
'Obviously we are very upset'
Best luggage brands to invest in if you're looking for stylish suitcases
Jet-set lifestyle: These are the best luggage brands for on-trend travel, from cool cabin bags to stylish suitcases
What could derail the long-awaited property market recovery?
PROPERTY experts are hopeful 2020 will be the year the Perth market returns to growth.
Market Pulse on January 30th
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Pedestrian killed in A14 crash was wearing hospital gown, says first-aider
A first-aider who rushed to help a pedestrian killed in a crash said the dead man appeared to have just left West Suffolk Hospital.
Suffolk mum to open new high street shop
A brand new eco friendly shop is set to open its doors in a Suffolk market town next month.
Could any closed East Anglian railway lines be reopened as the government seeks to 'reverse Beeching?'
The government has announced it wants to 'reverse Beeching' by reopening long-closed railway lines - and has allocated a £500m to look at possible projects. Two lines in northern England have so far been identified.
Short-term labour shortages on cards for Suffolk and Norfolk farms post-Brexit
East Anglia's farmers are set to count the cost of Brexit with a labour squeeze and higher costs - although there will be opportunities to develop stronger domestic supply chains, a report suggests.
Retirement complex planned for Eagle Way site in Martlesham Heath
Developers McCarthy and Stone are planning to build new retirement apartments next to a doctor's surgery on the outskirts of Ipswich.
Is this the most expensive bottle of liqueur in the world?
Suffolk auctioneers are toasting what they believe may be a record price for a single bottle of liqueur.
Is 2020 set to be the year for farmers to act or to take stock?
East Anglian farmers wanting to buy or sell land should
Rail passengers in East Suffolk face weeks of bus trips during track work
Rail passengers in east Suffolk face three weeks of disruption from Monday when Network Rail starts a major resignalling programme on the lines between Lowestoft and Norwich.
Morrisons could be moving to redundant car dealership site
The John Grose Ford dealership in Framlingham is set to shut up shop today - as rumours circulate that Morrisons could be taking over the site.
Shoe Zone to close town centre store
A budget shoe retailer is to pull out of a west Suffolk town after reporting a slump in profits last year.
Racing Point F1 team renamed Aston Martin from 2021
The Racing Point F1 team will be rebranded Aston Martin from 2021, James Bond's favourite carmaker confirmed after securing a large cash injection to get back on track.
Baton Systems, Provider of “Blockchain-Inspired” Payments Software, Finalizes $12 Million Investment Round
Baton Systems, an established developer of "blockchain-inspired" bank-to-bank payments software and infrastructure for linking multiple different ledgers, has
Security Token: MERJ Exchange to List Tokenized Offering of Collectible Cars
MERJ Exchange, the official stock exchange of Seychelles and a marketplace seeking to leverage digital security offerings, has partnered with Liechtenstein-base
Citi Unveils Digital Investment Platform “Citi Wealth Builder”
Citi announced on Thursday the launch of its new tool Citi Wealth Builder, which is described as a digital investing platform with professionally managed portfo
Hong Kong-based Digital Asset Exchange Bitfinex Introduces Margin Trading for Tether’s New Gold-backed Stablecoin
Hong Kong-based digital asset exchange Bitfinex has introduced margin trading for Tether gold (XAU₮). Beginning on January 30, 2020, the exchange has confi
CFTC Chairman Heath P. Tarbert Wants US to Take the Lead in Adopting Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology
Dr. Heath P. Tarbert, chairman and chief executive at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), recently stated that he would like to see the United S
Nordea Appoints Virgin Money’s Ian Smith As New CFO & Head of Group Finance
Finland-based banking group Nordea Bank announced on Thursday it has appointed Virgin Money's CFO Ian Smith as its new CFO and Head of Group Finance. According to Nordea, Smith has an extensive background in the financial services sector in the UK and has held senior positions as a banking audit partner and later as Financial Services M&A leader at Deloitte. He also previously served as Director of Group Finance at Lloyds Banking Group plc and
Localized Peer to Peer Lender Folk2Folk Reports Record Amount Invested via IFISA
Folk2Folk, a localized peer to peer lending platform, is reporting a "record year" regarding its Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA) offering during 2019. The comp
Fintech Become Tops $200 Million in Loans Matched between Online Lenders and SMEs
Become, formerly known as Lending Express, has surpassed $200 million in matching online lending to SMEs in need of growth capital. The news was revealed in a r
Two long-range Russian bombers buzzed Canadian airspace, NORAD says
NORAD says the two Tu-160 Blackjack bombers crossed the North Pole and approached Canada from western Russia, but remained in international airspace before departing
Editor’s note: Cheering failure might sound preposterous – but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it
There’s no shame in admitting defeat. To prove it, the February issue of Report on Business magazine features eight inspiring leaders telling us what they learned from their biggest mistakes
Friday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
Inside the Market’s roundup of some of today’s key analyst actions
What every Canadian investor needs to know today
A look at the morning’s market action
Burger King says it never promised Impossible Whoppers were vegan
Burger King said plaintiff Phillip Williams should have asked how Impossible Whoppers were cooked before ordering one
Infor strikes cost-saving partnership with Wellington-Altus
The partnership is a return to a full-service approach that’s worked in the past for founders of both Wellington-Altus and Infor, who came from large investment banks with significant wealth-management divisions
Premarket: World shares struggle for footing after virus-battered week
Oil and copper prices set for worst month since May
Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll leads group buying stake in Aston Martin
Stroll will become the iconic car company’s executive chairman; consortium, which also includes André Desmarais, will initially buy a 16.7 per cent interest with plans to raise that to 20 per cent
Call for ‘vacancy control’ to curb Vancouver rental rates
Housing advocates are concerned that the trend toward jacking up rents once units vacate will result in further displacement
Friday’s small-cap stocks to watch
Our roundup of Canadian small-caps of between $100-million and $2.5-billion in market capitalization making news and on the move today
Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Friday - and why
A roundup of some of the North American equities making moves in both directions today
A bullish signal for Canada’s banks, the SNC-Lavalin rally isn’t over, and why gold is setting up for a fall
A roundup of investment ideas for active investors
Three simple tweaks to your everyday routine to be happier and more successful
These three simple changes will make you more productive instantly
Canada’s economy bucks forecasts, posts surprise gain
Statistics Canada says GDP grew by 0.1 per cent in November despite impact of rail strike, pipeline disruption; economists had expected no increase for the month
‘Rich people own stocks. Poor people own houses’
A roundup of what The Globe and Mail’s market strategist Scott Barlow is reading today on the Web
Airbus paying $4-billion to settle corruption probe, exposing bribery allegations
The plane maker has been investigated by French and British authorities for suspected corruption over jet sales dating back over a decade
What can you do if a potential employer ‘ghosts’ you?
Ghosting is on the rise in workplace circles too, experts say, as technology is making it easy to both apply for jobs and ignore communication efforts
Buyer pays 30 per cent above asking price to nab King West loft
This roughly 600-square-foot unit is in a nearly 20-year-old building across from Massey Harris Park that is composed of two-storey units with loft-like characteristics
What these eight business leaders learned from their biggest failures
Issy Sharp, Jim Treliving and more on how flaming out made them better
Ukraine court puts freeze on Ferrexpo unit's shareholding – media
Ferrexpo's operations remain unaffected and continue as normal.
EA May Make More Single Player Star Wars Games Following Success Of Jedi: Fallen Order
After cancelling so many single player Star Wars games, Electronic Arts finally struck gold with Jedi: Fallen Order. And it was such a hit for the company
Failure to reach post-Brexit trade deal 'existential threat' to Ireland: PM
Johnson has said he wants Britain to set its own standards and regulations.
Crisis-hit Thyssenkrupp mulls sale of '15bn euro elevator unit'
Deciding the future of the elevator unit was the group's "top priority", said Merz, aiming to raise billions of euros in fresh capital that could be used across the conglomerate's struggling divisions.
India's annual growth slows to 5% as New Delhi vows revival
India needs to create jobs for the 1.2 million new entrants to the labor market every month but unemployment levels have hit a four-decade high.
Lebanon central bank chief says $1bn sent abroad
Protesters have accused bankers of complicity with the political class and suspect politicians of transferring funds abroad despite the restrictions and a prolonged local bank closure when protests first broke out.
France's Orange avoids Huawei in 5G rollout
The decision comes as the United States puts pressure on European nations to shut out Huawei, accusing it of ties to the Chinese government that could give Beijing the potential to spy on classified communications.
No recorded cases of the coronavirus in Saudi Arabia: Minister
No recorded cases of the coronavirus in Saudi Arabia: Minister
US warns citizens to avoid China amid WHO's global virus emergency
Tedros said travel and trade restrictions involving China were unnecessary, but authorities and businesses around the world were taking matters into their own hands.
SAMA launches licenses for non-bank financial institutions
The SAMA has licensed the Saudi Digital Payments Company (STCPay) as an Electronic Wallet Company, and GEIDEA Technology Company as a payment services company following the success of the trial period in an experimental environment.
Johnson hails 'new dawn' as Britain bids farewell to EU
And while the exit terms have been agreed, it must still strike a deal on future relations with the EU, its largest trading partner.
1,084 new .ie domain registrations in Louth last year - Talk of the Town
There were 1,084 new .ie domain registrations in Louth in 2019, according to the latest edition of the .ie Domain Profile Report published today by IE Domain Registry, the company that manages and maintains Ireland’s country domain. This figure is an increase of 7.11% year on year. The .ie Domain Profile Report examines the makeup...Read More→
Airbus ran ‘massive’ bribery scheme to win orders
European aerospace group to pay €3.6bn in penalties to regulators in France, UK and US
ExxonMobil and Chevron report fourth-quarter earnings declines
US oil majors knocked by tighter margins, chemicals weakness and writedowns
Woodford Income Focus fund to reopen in February
£268m fund was frozen in October after stockpicker’s business imploded
Warren Buffett’s lesson for companies: keep candid
Apple, Facebook and Microsoft are among the groups depriving investors of information
EU bank regulators lay out tougher doomsday stress test
EBA factors in period of ‘low for longer’ rates and 4%-plus economic contraction
Amazon rejoins $1tn club on back of blockbuster earnings
Bezos empire alongside Apple and Microsoft after further share price gains
EU warns Britain about the price of Brexit
Von der Leyen says best possible future relationship will ‘never be as good’ as membership
IBM turns to technologist chief for cloud computing battle
Arvind Krishna has already pushed group to catch up with cloud computing leaders
Bitcoin Price Analysis: $10,000 In Sight, However Bearish Divergence Might Ruin The Bulls Party?
Since Bitcoin broke firmly above the $9K price line last Tuesday, we saw the coin consolidating mostly inside the range of $9300 - $9400. The beautiful
Ripple Price Analysis: Following 8% Weekly Gains, Did XRP Finally Find The 2020 Bottom Against Bitcoin?
TL;DR XRP increased by a further 1.33% over the past 24 hours, resulting in a weekly increase of over 8%. Against Bitcoin, XRP rebounded from the support
Litecoin Price Analysis: LTC Surges 25% In A Week But Can Bulls Keep Up?
Among the top 20 cryptocurrencies, Litecoin is the best-performer after surging almost 15% under 24-hours. After correcting to $52 last weekend, buyers
Iran calls US sanctions on nuke organization chief 'unwise'
Iran’s nuclear energy organization called recent sanctions on the head of the agency by the U.S. an “unwise move" that won't interrupt Iran's peaceful nuclear policies. The U.S. announced new sanctions Thursday against the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and its director, Ali Akbar Salehi
India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak
India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak. It did not give a reason for the ban but it reported its first case of the new coronavirus on Thursday, a woman in Kerala who was a student of Wuhan University in China.
Thousands on virus lockdown at China-backed plant in Indonesia
More than 40,000 workers at a vast Chinese-controlled industrial complex in Indonesia have been quarantined over fears about the spread of a deadly coronavirus strain which has killed more than 200 people in China, it said Friday. PT Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park has sealed off its nickel mining
U.S. EPA Chief of Staff Is Headed to Top Coal Mining Group
(Bloomberg) -- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler’s chief of staff is leaving the agency to work for the nation’s top coal mining trade group.Ryan Jackson is stepping down after three years at the Environmental Protection Agency to become the National Mining Association’s senior vice president of government
Why Did the Coast Guard Sail Right by Taiwan and China in 2019?
A good idea?
The Day Europe Told the U.S. to Cut Out the Threats Over Iran
(Bloomberg) -- European diplomats drew a line in the sand this month, telling U.S. officials their bullying tactics wouldn’t help marshal support for President Donald Trump’s Iran policy.The firm response came in a conference call in early January when a senior State Department official threatened European
How $98 trillion of household wealth in America is distributed
If a pie represented the wealth in the United States, nine pieces, or 90% of the pie, would go to the wealthiest 20% in the country.
EU court will not intervene in Croatia-Slovenia border dispute
The European Union's top court ruled on Friday that it had no jurisdiction to settle a border dispute between Slovenia and Croatia, complicating Croatia's accession to the Schengen free-travel area. Slovenia had argued that its fellow EU member could be sued under EU law because it was not implementing
France, Italy Drag Euro-Area Economy to Worst Quarter Since 2013
(Bloomberg) -- Terms of Trade is a daily newsletter that untangles a world embroiled in trade wars. Sign up here. The euro-area economy barely grew at the end of 2019 as unexpected contractions in France and Italy dealt the bloc its weakest quarter in almost seven years.The surprise slump in two of the
EU Bids Adieu to Britain With Removal of Flags and Brexit Day Stamps
(Bloomberg) -- When the sun goes down on Friday night, British government buildings around Europe will lower the blue and yellow-starred flag of the European Union for the final time. A few hours later, on the stroke of midnight in Paris, Berlin and Brussels, the U.K. will leave the bloc after 47 years.The
Trump's impeachment trial might not wrap up today after all
Thought President Trump's impeachment trial was hours away from wrapping up? Think again.The Senate on Friday morning seemed headed toward acquitting Trump as soon as this evening, but The Washington Post is now reporting the impeachment trial is looking like it might actually last into next week
Delta flight attendants fight back against Boeing and a system they claim fed them 'toxic' air
The system in question takes air from an aircraft's engines and brings it into the cabin for pressurization and air conditioning.
Egypt's population nears 100 million, putting pressure on resources and jobs
Sitting in her sister's apartment on a noisy Cairo street, Rania Sayed one day hopes to leave a city that is becoming more congested as Egypt's population ticks up to 100 million, a milestone it will pass next month. Like many others, she wants to move to one of the new satellite settlements
Hungary to build more prisons to tackle overcrowding, halt inmates' lawsuits
Hungary will begin an ambitious prison-building program in an attempt to stem a tide of costly lawsuits by inmates complaining of overcrowding and inhumane conditions, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. Orban accused "business-savvy lawyers" of exploiting the conditions to launch
Economic Survey 2019-20 Tabled in Parliament, Sees Pick up in Growth
For the current fiscal, it projected a GDP growth of 5 per cent, the lowest in 11 years, and worsening job prospects.
Railways Approaches Finance Ministry to Relieve it of Pension Burden
This is not the first time that the railways has begged off its pension responsibilities, which eat into its earnings.
Union Budget 2020: Govt Tables Economic Survey, Pegs Growth Rate at 6-6.5% For FY 2020-21
The growth rate for the current financial year, ending March 31, was 5%, the Economic Survey, prepared by Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Arvind Subramanian said. The Survey added that the rate of inflation declined from 3.2% in April 2019 to 2.6% in December 2019.
Markets Recoil as Economic Survey Stokes Fiscal Slippage Fears
The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 190.33 points, or 0.47 per cent, lower at 40,723.49. Likewise, the broader NSE Nifty shed 73.70 points, or 0.61 per cent, to finish at 11,962.10.
Economic Survey 2020: Theme, Colour, Significance | All You Need to Know
"As PM Narendra Modi said wealth can't be distributed unless it's created," said the CEA explaining why wealth creation has been chosen as the theme of this year's economic survey
Economic Survey 2020: Why CEA Refers to Band Baaja Baaraat Movie
"Even our South Indian audience can relate to this. The same situation was there in Tamil movie Aaha Kalyanam," the CEA said
Govt Revises GDP Growth For 2018-19 to 6.1 Per Cent From 6.8 Per Cent
Earlier in the day, the Economic Survey presented by chief economic advisor (CEA) Krishnamurthy Subramanian projected revival of economic growth to 6-6.5 per cent in the next fiscal starting April 1, 2020.
Brexit: EU Leaders Wish For Unity, Hope as UK Departs From Its Bloc
The United Kingdom formally exited the European Union treaty on Friday after three-long years of debate.
HMD needs a standalone & cheaper Nokia smartphone portfolio adopting “better specs for money” strategy
It is certainly easier said than done but the way current Nokia smartphones are not really setting the markets on fire, HMD needs to revisit its smartphone startegy for sure. This quarter Nokia is not among the top 10 smartphone brands reveals the report from analyst firm Counterpoint research.
Oklahoma business briefs for Jan. 31, 2020
OERB hits training milestone The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board has trained 17,000 teachers to use free energy curricula the organization offers to promote oil and gas-related science, technology, engineering, math and arts skills to their students, it has announced. Officials said the organization celebrated reaching that milestone as part of a workshop it held this month for more than 100 teachers at Cushing High School. The organization hosts 14 workshops to train teachers interested in using its curricula annually. Participating teachers receive free supplies associated with each course, plus a $50 stipend for attending the workshop.
Let's move on: EU wants to keep big role after Brexit
BRUSSELS (AP) — As the United Kingdom prepared to bring to an end its 47-year EU membership, the bloc's top officials on Friday pledged to continue playing a prominent role “in the ever-louder cacophony of the world," despite the loss of a powerful affiliate.In a text published by several European media outlets, EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Parliament president David Sassoli and Council president Charles Michel expressed their regrets to see Britain leave but also sounded eager to turn the page, saying the U.K.'s departure marks “a new dawn for Europe.
State taxes: Which are the most tax-friendly states for the wealthy?
Here is a list of 17 investments and strategies to help lower your taxes.
Megallan Midstream reports weaker net income for fourth quarter, year over year
TULSA — Market-to-market commodity-related adjustments pushed Magellan Midstream Partners’ net income lower in the final quarter of 2019, the company reported on Thursday. Before markets opened, the company reported it earned a fourth-quarter net income of $286.4 million, or $1.25 per unit, on total revenues of about $740.7 million. In the fourth quarter of 2018, it had earned a net income of $314.1 million, or $1.38 per unit, on total revenues of about $865.7 million. Company officials said Magellan’s distributable cash flow for the fourth quarter of 2019 was a record $357.8 million, compared to $302.4 million the same period the previous year. As for the full year, Magellan reported a net income of about
Why Did the Coast Guard Sail Right by Taiwan and China in 2019?
A good idea?
The Navy's New Mini-Nuclear Warheads Are A Really Bad Idea
In other words, a new tactical nuclear weapon is supposed to convince Russia that the U.S. could respond in kind to Moscow’s use of tactical nukes. Delivering the warhead by sub-launched ICBM means
No, Bernie Sanders' Idea for National Rent Control Is a Terrible Idea
Bad economics.
Bitcoin Will Be $8 Trillion Economy by 2030, Top Wealth Manager Explains Why
Bitcoin could become an $8 trillion asset by 2030, according to Andy Edstrom of California-based WESCAP Group. The wealth manager said the cryptocurrency
Bitcoin’s System is The Only Way to Build Cryptocurrency: Investment Firm Exec
Founder of Morgan Creek Capital, Mark Yusko, believes Bitcoin’s Proof of Work (PoW) consensus is the only viable protocol on which to build a digital
This Billionaire Bitcoin Investor Gives 3 Catalysts That Could Send Price Flying
Bitcoin has undoubtedly been on a tear over the past 45 or so days. Since hitting $6,400 in December, BTC has surged by almost 50%, hitting a local high
Tesla Showing Similarities to 2017 Bitcoin, What Happens Next?
Tesla is among the top-performing assets of 2020 so far, and one of the few financial assets that has outperformed Bitcoin and the rest of the
Miners Accumulating Ethereum at a Rapid Rate May Take ETH to Record High
The Ethereum (ETH) price could explode to record highs on the backs of an optimistic accumulation behavior. Data provided by cryptocurrency market
Bitcoin Actually Declines Off of Political Uncertainty, Bombshell Study Finds
It might not be a good idea to purchase bitcoin as an insurance asset against this year's nailbiting US presidential election. That is according to a new
Extreme Volatility Inbound: Why Today Is Critical For the Crypto Market
The crypto market has risen over 40% since the start of 2020, thanks to gains from Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and other altcoins.
More frequent load shedding coming: Eskom CEO
Eskom has warned South Africans to brace for more frequent power cuts as it halts the deferral of planned maintenance. The rand weakened as a result.
How are UK businesses coping with Brexit uncertainty?
Two businesses, two very different perspectives on how to cope with the lack of clarity around the EU-UK's future trading relationship.
Boris Johnson says Government must ‘keep digging’ on HS2
The Prime Minister has given the clearest indication yet that he could be about to back the controversial rail project.
Airbus paying £3bn to end global corruption probes
Courts in France, the US and the UK considering their own parts of the deal.
Atari to open video game-themed resorts in US cities
The company said it will break ground on its first hotel later this year in Phoenix.
Airbus £830m settlement over UK bribery prosecution approved by High Court
The figure is the largest ever for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and amounts to more than all previous similar settlements combined.
Focus on trade talks as island of Ireland prepares for Brexit
Protests and celebrations will be held in Northern Ireland as the UK leaves the EU
Nissan calls for clarity over post-Brexit trade deal
Businesses are likely to face significant changes in the way they trade, says chambers of commerce.
A warning about 'ghost' tax preparers
It's tax season, and who you choose to file your taxes matter. The IRS issued this warning about unethical ghost tax preparers.
Paper plant destroyed by massive fire reopens in Elmwood Park
Exactly one year later, the Marcal Paper Plant reopened after being destroyed by a massive fire in Elmwood Park, New Jersey.
It's Official: GMC Is Reviving the Hummer as Its First-Ever All-Electric Truck
The rumors have been confirmed at last: GMC will be releasing its first all-electric Hummer in May, and the plan is for it to start production sometime in 2021.
Blibli.com Debuts Cashierless Store; Nordstrom Pilots Resale Concept
News: eCommerce merchants are tapping into the world of brick-and-mortar retail by opening cashless and cashierless stores.
Monetary Authority Of Singapore: What It Will Take To Win Digital Banking Licenses
The Merchants Guide To Navigating Global Payments Regulations examines how financial and data regulations are changing across different markets like Singapore.
Building Micromobility At A Global Scale
Entering the competitive and complex electric scooter and bike market in Washington, D.C. is newcomer Helbiz, based in the U.S. but better known in Europe.
Gallup: Credit Unions Feel The Love
The notion that credit unions (CUs) play country mouse to their more worldly banking cousins is beyond flawed, as a recent poll by the Gallup organization showed. Delving into customer sentiments across measures – including "helps me reach my financial goals" and "puts my financial well-being ahead of the interests of the bank" – Gallup found that credit unions are crushing it. Banks, not nearly as much. Banks did not surpass credit unions in any criterion used by Gallup. In fact, it wasn't even close. Though respondents had generally positive feelings about banks – for example, about financial institutions (FIs) being helpful during difficult life events – the focus on relationship-building and more personalized forms of finance have given credit unions the edge. For those who capitalize on it, the advantage will come in handy as FIs shapeshift their way to greater customer-centricity. How CUs sustain their unique brand of customer loyalty is among the core insights from the latest
Magazines Dive Into Retail Again — This Time With Pot, Fashion And Delivery
Retail and magazines have always had a relationship, and recent developments indicate magazines are looking to take a more direct role in retail.
AP Automation, Virtual Cards And Accounting Nirvana
More and more companies are choosing to automate and digitize troublesome elements of the business payments matrix.
A Full-Picture Approach To Thwarting Debit Fraud
Debit payments have a $960 million fraud problem — and reliance on analyzing customers' behaviors doesn't go far enough. Modern security measures must examine the behavioral patterns of all transactional participants (including the ATM), says FICO Vice President Doug Clare. In the inaugural Next-Gen Debit Tracker, he discusses how financial institutions (FIs) can expand their application of fraud-fighting tools to secure debit transactions.
Buyer Payments And Seller Payouts In A Changing Sharing Economy
Here's a look at the evolution of buyer payments and seller payouts in the changing sharing economy.
Big Fizzle: MoviePass Passes Away
And so it all ends in disappointment, like the umpteenth installment of a Stallone or Schwarzenegger franchise. For MoviePass and its parent company, filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy earlier this week means that what promised to disrupt an industry that has been around for more than a century – the movie business, of course – has itself been disrupted, and had been since the service was shut down in September. The filing means the companies will be sold, and the funds distributed to creditors. Those creditors include a list of more than 12,000 subscribers, and as the math works out, each of them may get about $100 in liquidation – if they get paid at all. The final shuttering comes after at least some subscribers complained that their cards were still being charged, even when the MoviePass service had gone dormant. Turns out the movie ticket subscription business has relatively low barriers to entry. MoviePass launched in 2011, was famed for its $10 monthly subscription service that allowed
Deep Dive: Giving ATMs Next-Gen Upgrades For Security, Cardless Functionality And More
This Deep Dive examines how next-generation ATMs are boosting customers' experiences and helping brick-and-mortar financial institutions (FIs) remain current.
CFPB Sues Citizens Bank For Violating Truth In Lending Act
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Citizens Bank over alleged violations of the Truth In Lending Act (TILA).
Smoothing Bumpy Cash Flow For Small Town Governments
Springbrook discusses the cash flow challenges of local governments prioritizing timely supplier payments and budget transparency.
To Amazon Or Not Amazon? An Eyeglass Retailer Faces The Question
David Roger of eyewear seller Felix Gray discusses the downside of the buy button, and what retailers must consider before building a relationship with Amazon.
The Vendor’s Role In AP Automation Adoption
Hyland discusses the changing motivations behind accounts payable (AP) automation technologies' adoption, and the role of vendor collaboration in modernization.
Maria Bartiromo believes Trump will strike trade deal with Europe this year
President Trump will clinch a trade deal with Europe within the next year, Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo said Friday.
Everything In Beauty Bay's First Skincare Collection Is Under £10
Beauty Bay is one of the best known UK retailers that stocks some of the most impressive makeup, skincare, and hair brands. It is also entrusted with launching exclusives, such as last year's Jeffree Star x Shane Dawson collaboration, which was only…
Neutrogena Just Launched An Affordable Range That Harnesses The Power Of Turmeric
We're already all the way through January, and while many of us will be happy to see the dull and dreary month go, it's also pretty alarming how quickly the first four weeks of the year have passed us by. As ever, the world of beauty has been…
Core Sector Growth Recovers To 1.3% In December
The growth was, however, lower than 2.1 percent recorded in December 2018.
Budget process: What CSOs want
The organisations want the public given more time to make recommendations.
Britain leaves the EU - then what?
The key moments ahead, after Britain leaves the European Union on Friday.
Sonko fires 2 in Cabinet reshuffle
Nairobi Governor also reinstates suspended 'super CEC' Charles Kerich.
Blow to Kenyan farmers as agency bans avocado export
Traders accused of shipping immature crop due to high demand.
WHO declares global virus emergency
The WHO revises its risk assessment after crisis talks in Geneva.
Bid to bar Kenya from ICJ case flops
Court dismisses petition that noted the consequences of a ruling in Somalia's favour.
How the desk job could lead to permanent damage to your health
Alex Wilkins, iHASCO, highlights the hidden hazards in the workplace that could result in permanent damage to your health
Do I need an executive coach?
Geoff Lawrence, MD, Vistage UK, discusses the benefits of having an executive coach in the workplace. Read more at Open Access Government
Samsung outS Q4, FY 2019 results; to focus on flagship, foldables
Samsung is still the no. 1 mobile OEM and we believe it will remain on top especially that Huawei has lost all of its chance to enter the US market. The trade ban in the United States has changed a…
MTN Group to sell 14% of its Nigerian business
MTN Group says it is looking to reduce its majority shareholding in its Nigerian subsidiary by 14%, hoping to raise $4 billion from the sale.
I would buy NAB and these blue chip ASX dividend shares
National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these blue chip ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors...
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Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these All Ordinaries shares were sold off in January. Is this a buying opportunity?
These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week
The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price and the ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...
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Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) and two other ASX small cap tech shares could be great long term investments...
These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week
The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price and the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...
Your guide to the February ASX reporting season
Investors are bracing themselves for what could be a volatile February reporting season. Here are some stocks and secotors you should watch.
The little-known Buffett quote that guides my investing
The simple secret to evaluating winning businesses like Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and CSL Limited (ASX: CSL)
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We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX shares to buy in February 2020. Here is what they came up with…
5 ASX growth shares to boost your portfolio performance
Here's why I would pick A2 Milk Company (ASX: A2m) shares and these 4 other ASX shares to boost your portfolio performance.
How to become a millionaire – Anyone can do it
Here’s how to become a millionaire, anyone can do it! Including you. You just have to put your money and mind to it.
Here’s what the P/E Ratio really tells us about an ASX share
Do you know what an ASX share's P/E ratio really tells us? The answer might surprise you!
3 ASX mining shares with dividend yields over 10%
If you're looking for huge income shares today then Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) and these two mining companies definitely fit the bill.
How to retire early and still be rich
If you want to retire early in the future but maintain a particular lifestyle, achieving FIRE may not be as difficult as you think...
Amazon shares surge on strong earnings update
Amazon shares shot higher Thursday after the internet colossus released quarterly earnings figures for the holiday quarter that trounced market expectations.
Osinbajo, LCCI discuss economy, Apapa gridlock, others
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday received a delegation of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), led by its President, Mrs Toki Mabogunje at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Nigerians to pay more for data, calls as telcos apply new VAT
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTONS) said it will start implementing the country's new 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase from Saturday, February 1 2020.
Volkswagen offers to buy all of Navistar for $2.9 bn
German auto giant Volkswagen said Thursday it wants to buy the part of American truck maker Navistar that it does not already own for $2.9 billion.
Britain leaves the EU – then what?
Britain leaves the European Union on Friday, ending more than four decades of economic, political and legal integration with its closest neighbours.
Outflows lead to restrictions on Aviva property funds
Investors in two Aviva Life and Pensions commercial property funds have been told they cannot withdraw their money for six months because of recent net outflows.
NCT tests resume at six centres as lift checks continue
The National Car Testing Service says car underbody inspections using lifts have recommenced at six centres across the country, but on a restricted basis.
Nairobi-based lobby urges Treasury to rescind decision on implementation of turnover tax
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 31 – A Nairobi based lobby group representing small traders has appealed to the Ministry of Treasury to halt the implementation of the Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
CMA new boss talks tough against issuing profit warnings late
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 31 - The Acting Chief Executive of Capital Markets Authority Wycliffe Shamiah has warned companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
Appellate court overturns environment court decision on Kibos sugar mill closure
KISUMU, Kenya, Jan 31 – The Court of Appeal in Kisumu has revoked a decision by the Environment and Land Court ordering the closure of the Kibos Sugar - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Pilots sue American Airlines to halt China flights
WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 31 - US pilots on Thursday sued American Airlines to force the company to halt flights to China amid the virus outbreak now Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
President Kenyatta launches construction of Shs1.8bn Naivasha-Njabini Road
NYANDARUA, Kenya, Jan 31 – President Uhuru Kenyatta Friday launched the construction of Shs 1.8 billion Naivasha to Njabini road. The upgrading of the - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Kevin Greenard: Decline in the value of your cash savings
The average life expectancy for females and males in Canada is 84 and 80, respectively. Many people are living well into their 90’s, resulting in many retirees having to update financial plans . . .
RCMP pipeline checkpoint called arbitrary, discriminatory
VANCOUVER — The Wet’suwet’en hereditary clan chiefs and their supporters want a public investigation into the way the RCMP are controlling access along a rural road in northern B.C. The RCMP have. . .
Atari plans to open video game-themed resorts in 8 US cities
LAS VEGAS — Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s, is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States, including ones in Las Vegas and . . .
Lower Mainland mayors, including Surrey, endorse regional ride-hailing licence
VANCOUVER — Mayors in British Columbia's Lower Mainland have reached an agreement on an interim business licence for ride-hailing companies that want to operate in the region.Surrey Mayor Doug . . .
Sides in bitter forest dispute back at table
Times ColonistWith the longest strike in coastal forest history now into its eighth month, the two sides in the bitter dispute are heading back to the bargaining table.Western Forest Products and . . .
Ferry contract awarded to Polish shipbuilder that built Salish-class vessels
B.C. Ferries has awarded Remontowa Shipbuilding of Gdansk, Poland, a $92.3-million contract to build an additional liquefied natural gas-fuelled ferry to be delivered in 2022.The new vessel, which . . .
After 38 years, Island Bakery shuts off ovens
A family owned and operated commercial bakery that supplied bread to tens of thousands on the Island for 38 years has shut down its ovens.Island Bakery, which started life on Tennyson Avenue in . . .
Sides in bitter forest dispute back at table on Sunday
With the longest strike in coastal forest history now into its eighth month, the two sides in the bitter dispute are heading back to the bargaining table.Western Forest Products and the United . . .
Vietjet suspends all China flights - VnExpress International
Vietjet will stop all flights to and from China starting Saturday to try and limit the spread the deadly coronavirus.
Post-fire losses darken days for light bulb maker - VnExpress International
Light bulb maker Rang Dong, whose Hanoi warehouse was gutted by a fire, has reported Q4 losses of almost VND36 billion ($1.5 million).
VN-Index plummets further amidst coronavirus crisis - VnExpress International
The benchmark VN-Index plunged 22.96 points, or 2.39 percent, to 936.62 Friday to reach its lowest level since February 11 last year.
Amazon sees sales hit €79.2bn as Prime memberships rise
The online retailer Amazon has reported a 21% increase in sales for the fourth quarter of last ye...
Simon Coveney on Brexit: "Everybody loses here"
Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said he feels "sadness" as Britain leaves the European Union.The UK ...
HUL to increase soap prices by 5-6 pc
According to HUL Chief Financial Officer Srinivas Phatak, prices of palm oil in the last six months have gone up by 25 to 30 per cent. "We would take the prices up in the soap part of our portfolio. We would be looking to price up between 5 to 6 per cent and they would come in a phased manner," Phatak said in a post-earnings conference call.
SBI Q3 results: Profit jumps 41% to Rs 5,583 crore; asset quality shows big improvement
Percentage of net NPAs stood at 2.65 per cent compared with 3.95 per cent last year.
HUL reshuffles top management team
Prabha Narasimhan would replace Priya Nair, currently Executive Director - Home Care who moved as Executive Director - Beauty and Personal Care, the FMCG major said in a statement. Nair will take over from Sandeep Kohli, who will relocate to Dubai as VP – Beauty & Personal Care for our North Africa, Middle East, Turkey and Russia markets, it added.
India's GDP growth neither over- nor underestimated, says Economic Survey
Recently, Arvind Subramanian, the Narendra Modi government's former chief economic adviser, had said India's economic growth rate has been overestimated by around 2.5 percentage points between 2011-12 and 2016-17 due to a change in methodology for calculating GDP.
Economic Survey 'disappointing', Modi govt selling dreams to people: Mayawati
In a series of tweets, BSP president Mayawati said: "Because of the wrong policies and programmes of the centre, rising poverty, inflation, unemployment etc. have led to constant shrinking of the per capita/family income of the people, yet the BJP government is selling dreams to them.
Tech View: Be patient with Budget volatility, don’t rush to buy on dips
Nifty broke below the lower end of the Rising Megaphone pattern on the daily chart.
Big share sale target in FY21? AI, BPCL, CCRI plus some more
Dalal Street analysts expect disinvestment proceeds to touch Rs 50,000 crore in FY20.
Smart City Mission: 5,151 projects at various stages of implementation, says Survey
Talking about achievements of 'Smart Cities Mission' (SCM), the Survey said all 100 cities under the mission have incorporated SPVs, City Level Advisory Forums (CLAFs) and appointed Project Management Consultants (PMCs). "Since the launch of the mission, 5,151 projects worth more than Rs 2 lakh crore are at various stages of implementation in the 100 cities," it added.
Survey suggests scrapping of 'anachronistic' Essential Commodites Act 1955
"As the conviction rate, however, is abysmally low and raids have no impact on prices, the ECA only seems to enable rent-seeking and harassment. The Survey provides clear evidence that the case for jettisoning this anachronistic legislation is strong," the document said.
Core sector output shows growth after contracting for four months
The rebound signals that the economy may have bottomed out in the second quarter and may see revival in the third quarter. The news should come as relief for the government ahead of the Budget and may dispel fears surrounding the Indian economy slipping into stagflation.
Govt spend on social services up by 1.5% in six years: Eco Survey
According to the Survey, as a proportion of gross domestic product (GDP), the expenditure on social services has registered an increase of 1.5 percentage points during the period 2014-15 to 2019-20 from 6.2% to 7.7%, it said.
Eco Survey has right vibes; will Budget reflect same thinking, asks D-Street
Here is what economists and analyst read into the fine prints of the survey.
Need to address key challenges in farm sector for doubling farmers' income: Survey
Issues such as investment in agriculture, water conservation, improved yields through better farming practices, access to market, availability of institutional credit, increasing the linkages between agricultural and non-agricultural sectors need urgent attention, it said.
India on track to meet NDC goals under Paris Agreement: Survey
Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) was launched in 2014 with twin objectives of ensuring 100 per cent scientific solid waste management and making urban India open defecation free (ODF) to achieve total environmental improvement, the Finance Ministry said in a release.
60 lakh informal workers, small traders enrolled under new pension schemes: President
Last year, the government launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) and Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-LVM) for providing assured minimum pension of Rs 3,000 per month.
ET View: Economic Survey revives an old tale about Microsoft
Microsoft has come a long way since then and even became the worlds most valued company. The Survey does not hold out a happy story.
Rly passenger volume up by 1.85%, freight loading rose by 5.34% in 2018-2019: Eco Survey
Commenting on the cleanliness parameters of the national transporter, the survey stated that for railways which covers over 8,700 stations and carries around 230 lakh passengers daily with clientele of varied socio-economic backgrounds, cleanliness was a continuous process.
Highways sector needs Rs 19.63 lakh crore investment by 2024-25: Economic Survey
Of the total Rs 102 lakh crore investment need for infrastructure projected by the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), during 2020 to 2025, the highways sector will require Rs 19.63 lakh crore, the Survey said.
Production pattern is not in sync with the demand: The Economic Survey 2019-20
The survey said that the share of cereals declines steadily as MPCE level increases, from about 19 per cent for the bottom decile class of rural India to about 5-6 per cent for the top decile class, and from 15 per cent for the bottom decile class of urban India to under 3 per cent for the top decile class.
View: Public sector bank network, a good idea
It is vital for India to swiftly enact the law on data protection, given the kind of data sharing that has been envisaged in the PSBN.
Eco Survey completely disconnected with problems faced by common man: Congress
The Congress slammed the Centre on the Economic Survey saying it is a diverted picture from the reality, accusing the government of "fudging data" and committing a "fraud" as the numbers presented by it are not believable by the world. Congress spokesperson Gaurav Vallabh said the government has not taken any concrete steps to end tax terrorism.
Corporate tax cut to mostly benefit less than 1 pc of companies: Survey
The corporate tax cut announced by FM last Sept will benefit less than 1 pc of firms, as per Economic Survey.
Push for micro-irrigation says Economic Survey
The Economic Survey say that through government schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) which was launched in 2015 the area under micro-irrigation was increasing.
Stage set for gradual recovery in broader markets over next year: Sunil Subramaniam, Sundaram MF
Things are not going to recover right from tomorrow but over the next three to six months, one can definitely see the underpins of an economic recovery, says Sunil Subramaniam, MD & CEO, Sundaram Mutual Fund.
Funding National Infra Pipeline would be a 'challenge': Economic Survey 2019-20
To achieve GDP of USD 5 trillion by 2024 – 2025, India needs to spend about USD 1.4 trillion (Rs.100 lakh crore) over these years on infrastructure so that lack of infrastructure does not become a constraint to the growth of Indian economy, the survey said.
Sales of over 1.7k listed manufacturing firms contracted by 7.7 per cent in Q2: Survey
The Survey, tabled in Parliament on Friday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said demand conditions for the manufacturing sector weakened in September quarter of 2019-20 with a contraction in nominal sales, citing RBI studies on corporate performance.
Buy local products for 'better tomorrow'; efforts on to make India $5 tn economy: Prez Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday exhorted people to use locally manufactured products for a "better tomorrow" as he reiterated the government's commitment to make India a USD 5 trillion economy.
Economic Survey suggests widening scope of Make in India to create 4 crore jobs by 2025
This can be done by integrating “assemble in India for the world” into Make in India.
Indiabulls Real Estate to merge certain Embassy Property projects with self
Embassy is in discussions with financial investors such as The Blackstone Group Inc. and others to raise up to $200 million before the said merger. This equity investment of $200 million will bring significant cash in the merged entity for expanding its business operations.
Tech Mahindra to pick 70% stake in Cerium Systems
The cash transaction is expected to close by April 1, 2020.
Fiscal deficit target may be relaxed to arrest declining growth: Economic Survey
The Medium Term Fiscal Policy (MTFP) statement presented with the Budget 2019-20, pegged the fiscal deficit target for 2019-20 at 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), which was further expected to follow a gradual path of reduction and attain the targeted level of 3 per cent of GDP in 2020-21, and continue at the same level in 2021-22.
F&O: Over to Budget; banking stocks only hope as bears rule
India VIX moved up 3.38 per cent to 17.36 level.
'Feel good' Budget may see cut in tax rate, sops for social sectors
FM is expected to pull out all stops to spur demand and investment, govt sources and economists said.
Eco Survey focuses on wealth creation, says PM
After the release of Economic Survey 2019-20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his Twitter handle and said it focuses on wealth-creation for 130 crore Indians. It outlines a multi-faceted strategy to achieve a $5 trillion economy through enterprise, exports, ease of doing business and more.
Households saved Rs 11K per year due to increasing affordability of thalis: Survey
Eco Survey finds that cost of vegetarian thali reduced significantly since 2015-16 though the price rose in 2019.
Eco Survey calls for pro-business policies, strengthening invisible hand of markets
The invisible hand needs to be strengthened by promoting pro-business policies to provide equal opportunities for new entrants, enable fair competition and ease doing business, eliminate policies that undermine markets through government intervention even where it is not necessary, it said.
ITI further extends FPO to Feb 5; issue subscribed 58% so far
Services of public sector banks were impacted as employee unions went on a two-day nationwide strike from Friday to press for wage revision.
US, India cooperation in Indo-Pacific based on shared commitment to uphold rule of law: State Department
Briefing the media about US President Donald Trump's vision in the Indo Pacific, Jonathan Henick, Deputy Assistant Secretary For Central Asia, said America, under its renewed commitment to the Indo-Pacific, was strengthening relations with partner nations that share the value of freedom and openness.
More documents needed to open a restaurant than to buy a pistol, says Economic Survey 2019-20
36 approvals are required to open a restaurant in Bengaluru, Delhi requires 26, and Mumbai 22.
Economic Survey 2020 has a clear message for Nirmala Sitharaman
Growth in the current fiscal year would come in at 5 per cent, as per Economic Survey.
Government must unleash bold reforms to achieve 6-6.5% growth in FY21, say experts, industry
The chamber said as the Economic Survey is a precursor to the Union Budget, it expects some of the bold reforms highlighting trust, entrepreneurship and primacy of the market to be reflected in the Budget announcements. Leader Economic Advisory Services at PwC India Ranen Banerjee said attaining the projected growth rate of 6-6.5% will be challenging.
You don’t have to hit a six in every ball, wait for market to throw you a loose ball: Madhusudan Kela
As the markets have amply proven in the last four, six months, the loose ball is coming. Meanwhile, pharma could provide great opportunities, says market expert Madhusudan Kela.
Notable turnaround in mineral production due to policy reforms: Survey
India produces as many as 95 minerals which include 4 hydrocarbon energy minerals, including coal and lignite; 5 atomic minerals, 10 metallic, 21 non-metallic and 55 minor minerals.
Uptick in retail prices in FY20 mainly on veggies, pulses: Economic Survey
The Survey has recommended measures to safeguard farmers through procurement under Price Stabilization Fund to help regulate the price volatility of important agri-horticultural commodities and also added that MSP needs to be made more effective. For the current financial year so far, food and beverages emerged as the main contributor to retail inflation.
Global thermal coal prices to fall following coronavirus outburst in China
Thermal coal imports into China are also likely to slow for a time. Already there are reports of Indonesian coal producers being asked to delay loadings. As the largest supplier of coal to China, Indonesia has the most to lose if the situation worsens and electricity demand weakens.
Insolvency law reduces resolution time for stressed assets to 340 days: Economic Survey
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which came into force in 2016, provides for market-linked and time-bound resolution of stressed assets. The survey, tabled in the Parliament on Friday, also said resolution under the Code has been much higher as compared to other processes.
Economic Survey suggests cutting subsidy to increase fiscal legroom
Cutting the food subsidy can help provide more fiscal room, according to the Economic Survey.
Eco Survey: Thalinomics in times of rising prices: Veg, non-veg thalis more affordable
Using the annual earnings of an average industrial worker, it is found that affordability of vegetarian thalis improved 29 per cent from 2006-07 to 2019-20 while that for non-vegetarian thalis improved by 18 per cent.
Sebi disposes of insider trading case against SpiceJet's former independent director
It had been alleged that he traded in SpiceJet while in possession of unpublished price information
Trade setup for Budget day: Nifty has strong support at 11,900, 11,850
On the upside, NSE Nifty has resistance at 12,125 and 12,200 levels.
Eco Survey flags 'disproportionate dwarfism' of Indian banks, calls upon PSBs to become efficient
Flagging 'disproportionate dwarfism' of banks, Economic Survey called upon PSBs to become efficient.
5 things about India you probably didn't know before Friday's Economic Survey
The Survey highlighted that there are quite a few signals that the Indian economy may have bottomed out.
WWE stock plunges after Vince McMahon ousts top execs
WWE shares plunged off the top rope Friday after head honcho Vince McMahon booted two longtime executives at the pro wrestling giant. The firm’s stock tumbled 21.5 percent to $48.88 — its
Oil Climbs as WHO Declares Emergency, but Opposes Travel Restrictions
Oil prices rose on Friday but were still set for a fourth consecutive weekly loss, as markets attempted to assess the economic damage of the coronavirus that has spread from China to around 20 countries, killing more than 200 people. Brent crude LCOc
Iraq: Sistani Slams Use of Force Against Protest Camps, Calls for Early Election
Iraq's leading Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, on Friday condemned the use of force to disperse protest camps across the country, as security forces stepped up a crackdown against demonstrators. Protesters across Iraq are seeking the r
Banking Association Reassures Lebanese their Deposits Are Safe
The head of the Association of Banks in Lebanon, Salim Sfeir, has made assurances that deposits are safe and that the temporary measures were only aimed at managing the current crisis. “Things will soon return to normal as the new government begins t
ASEAN sustainable finance: A huge gap means a huge opportunity
While many investors, corporations and financial institutions have announced a commitment to achieving the SDGs, capital is not flowing at the required speed to those countries where SDG investment matters most.
Unilever sales growth stagnates amid sluggish household consumption
The Anglo-Dutch company booked a 2.7 percent year-on-year (yoy) growth in sales to Rp 42.9 trillion (US$3.15 billion) in 2019, the company said in a statement obtained by The Jakarta Post on Thursday.
World Bank calls for stronger tax collection to bring 115 million Indonesians into middle class
World Bank acting country director for Indonesia Rolande Pryce said the government’s plan to relax corporate income tax, among other things, would reduce the tax-to-GDP ratio by 0.5 percent. Indonesia’s tax to GDP ratio stands at 10.7 percent in 2017, the lowest among regional peers.
Cutting down waste: Jakarta's traditional markets to drop single-use plastic bags by July
As an alternative, vendors are expected to educate and provide their customers with ecofriendly bags.
Jakarta stock index slips 1.5 percent as Wuhan virus spreads
The JCI concluded morning trade at 5,966.87 before lunch break, breaking below the 6,000 level for the first time this year.
Indonesia: Year in review 2019
Indonesia recorded year-on-year (yoy) growth of 5.02 percent in the third quarter of 2019, slightly down on earlier projections of 5.1 percent, as well as on second quarter levels of 5.05 percent yoy. This figure was the lowest rate of growth since mid-2017, as investment, household spending and government spending all saw subdued growth.
China's factory activity falls in January as virus fears grow
Official figures released Friday showed that the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for manufacturing, an early gauge of factory activity, came in at 50.0, down slightly from 50.2 in the month before. A reading above 50 indicates the sector is expanding while below 50 shows a contraction.
Delta just suspended China flights for longer than any other airline, a red flag as the unprecedented coronavirus wreaks havoc on the airline industry
Demand has plummeted because of the coronavirus outbreak, putting airline profits and China's economy at risk.
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter
"If trade negotiations fail and the UK ends up with a delayed hard exit we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," said one analyst.
Macy's tech workers are afraid of losing their jobs as office closings remain unclear
A spokesperson for Macy's told Business Insider that it plans to share details of its three-year strategic plan at an investor day in early February.
What will actually change after the UK leaves the EU on Brexit day?
The UK is leaving the EU this evening after three-and-a-half years of political upheaval. Here's what will actually change.
Aldi wants to open a new, bigger Newport store next to Sainsbury's - but the council will try to stop it
Sainsbury's have objected to Aldi's plans to open a new supermarket next door
Takeaway fined for 'lamb' curry which was actually more than half beef
Pasta & Papadums in Briton Ferry was brought before the courts
Millions of workers to get an extra £104 as new tax rules come into effect in April
In addition to increasing the NICs threshold the Government will also end the freeze to working age benefits, which has been in place since 2016.
Tesco discounts toy Range Rover by a whopping £82 so shoppers can get it for just £27.50
Supermarket Tesco has slashed the cost of a toy Range Rover by 75%. The car is currently £27.50 instead of £110
How to Buy Bitcoin 2020: Complete Guide to The Best Options
Our Ultimate Guide to buying Bitcoin in 2020 - Fresh update with all the best options to purchase with Debit, Credit Card & Bank Transfer
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Is Becoming a Big Topic in Asia
An official at Japan's central bank has signaled a willingness to embrace a digital yen & Cambodia is pushing ahead with it's own blockchain-powered currency
Chainlink Boosts Ethereum DeFi with New Price Reference Data Networks
Chainlink’s Price Reference Data oracle networks vastly expand the amount of secure and reliable data accessible to Ethereum Dapps
Bullish for Bitcoin: Mike Novogratz on BTC "Prospects Extremely Strong"
Novogratz became one of the most prominent people to delve into the Bitcoin space, having had a lot of clout on Wall Street.
Shakespeare North Playhouse appoints new chair
Max Steinberg has been chosen as the new chair of Shakespeare North Trust
Websites selling Primark online meaning you can avoid the queues
Despite there being no official online store there are online retailers selling its products
Tax rule changes will see millions handed an extra £104 from April
31million people will see a cash boost - this is why
Amazon stock soars following strong Q4 earnings report
Amazon shares are soaring after the e-commerce giant announced fourth quarter earnings that smashed expectations.
Lilly posts higher-than-expected profit as new drugs lift outlook
Eli Lilly has posted higher-than-expected profit on the back of increasing demand for its newly launched drugs, despite fighting continued price erosion and pressure in the US.
Multibillion-dollar tax breaks for movie production are getting bad reviews, and some states are walking out
More and more states and cities are souring on the breaks they gave Hollywood production companies in hopes of becoming movie meccas.
Motorola celebrates selling 100 million Moto G phones by offering discounts
Motorola is celebrating reaching 100 million sales of the Moto G series, by offering a wide range of discounts and buy one get one free offers.
PH, US soldiers conduct joint counter-terrorism training
Amid President Duterte's planned abrogation of the Visiting Forces of Agreement (VFA), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) looks to further strengthen its the military ties with the US.
PAL suspends charter flights to China
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has started suspending charter flights between Kalibo and parts of China but will maintain its scheduled flights between Manila and Beijing, Pudong Shanghai, Guangzhou, Jinjiang, Xiamen, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Japan to enforce special measures for coronavirus from Saturday: government
Japan said on Friday that it would bring forward the date that the coronavirus will become a “designated infectious disease,” as a third chartered flight carrying Japanese citizens arrived from Wuhan amid concerns about how to deal with the returnees.
DAR exceeds 2019 targets in training, supporting farmer beneficiaries
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) trained 467,890 agrarian reform beneficiaries last year, greatly exceeding its targets for the enhancement of their human, financial, and physical capital.
Cebu Pacific reduces flights to China
Cebu Pacific will be reducing flights between the Philippines and mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau from February 5 to March 29, 2020.
MMDA extends Pasig River ferry free ride until Feb. 29
The free ride of the Pasig River Ferry Service (PRFS) will be extended for the whole month of February, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Friday.
Farmers stuck with pineapples as prices drop to Shs 700
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Billionaire Lawrence Stroll takes stake in Aston Martin
Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll will take an up to 20 percent stake in Aston Martin for nearly 200 million pounds (US$$263 million) as the ailing carmaker raises funds after a sales drop put pressure on its finances, Reuters reports. Famed for being fictional secret agent James Bond’s car of choice, the 107-year-old company’s share price…
Facebook walks back digital currency project Libra
Libra, Facebook’s digital currency initiative, has been faltering since late last year as partners started backing out after regulators opposed the plan. In a post-earnings conference call this week, Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said work on the Libra initiative is being handled by the Libra Foundation, stressing the separation between the foundation and the social…
It would be a mistake for Malaysia to raise locally assembled vehicle prices – German ambassador
BMW Malaysia exports the G30 520i to the Philippines Last week, the automotive industry received confirmation from the finance ministry that there will be
Italy to let passengers off cruise ship after coronavirus scare
Italy's institute for infectious diseases examined samples taken from a Chinese woman ill with fever
Britain bids farewell to EU, hails a new start
Britain becomes the first country to leave the 28-member bloc
India's share in global commercial services exports up at 3.5 per cent
According to the economic survey tabled by finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman, the service sector acounts for 55 per cent of economic growth
Slowdown bottomed out, GDP expected to grow at 6.5 per cent: Chief Economic Adviser
The Economic Survey has projected the GDP to expand by 6-6.5 per cent
Economic Survey calls for USD 1.4 trillion spending on infrastructure
Finance minister notes that investment in infrastructure is necessary, as it affects the overall growth
Fearing spread of virus, Singapore bars arrivals from China
Singapore has atleast 13 confirmed infections of coronavirus
Retail, residential sectors under reporting season spotlight
Performance of the retail and residential owners and developers will be under the spotlight in the upcoming earnings reporting season.
It's official: too much banking is bad for you
The "financialisation" of an economy can exacerbate inequality, and undermine stability.
Greed, hubris and weak regulation: A year on from the Hayne royal commission, has anything changed?
The banking royal commission was badly needed, but it never went far enough. It was too short, and the terms of reference missed some critical areas.
'Not being used properly': MYOB, Xero look to invoice finance amid supply chain scrutiny
The industry built around speeding up payment times for small business looks set to grow.
Treasury Wine Estates shareholders back company's US presence
Long-term Treasury Wine Estates shareholder Tribeca wants the company to maintain a presence in the US but would like to see its commercial business divested.
Market wrap: all the leasing and sales activity in and around Sydney
Sydney's inner south shines during leasing activity.
We are comfortable buying retail: Newmark plays against flow
Property fund veteran and former Hawthorn footballer Chris Langford is playing against the real estate flow and buying retail assets.
Want to save the world? Try science
Scientists and science as a career should be respected and supported, writes Jim Bright.
What to do when you want to apply for an internal position at your company
When applying for an internal role try to resist the temptation to treat the process more informally than you might an external role.
A passion for the past offers buildings a new future
Christopher Morgan has combined his passions for archaeology and a special heritage house.
Strategic strata moves rattle Melbourne's city grid
In an intriguing start to the year for the CBD strata market, property developer Salta has snapped up a second floor in a seven-storey building on Exhibition Street.
Hong Kong’s disruption is Sydney’s opportunity
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SK hynix’s 2019 operating profit plunges 87%
South Korean chipmaker SK hynix’s operating profit in 2019 plummeted 87 percent to 2.7 trillion won ($2.2 billion), amid the continued fall in memory chip prices and lower demand, according to its earnings report released Friday. The world’s second-biggest memory provider raised 26.9 trillion won in annual sales last year, a 33.3 percent plunge from 2018. The net profit nosedived 87 percent to 2.02 tril...
Hanjin heiress partners with KCGI, Bando for group's management control
The heiress of South Korean airline-focused conglomerate Hanjin Group, widely known for the "nut rage" incident in 2014, has joined hands with a local fund and a builder for the group's management control ahead of a shareholders meeting in March. In a joint statement with local activist fund Korea Corporate Governance Improvement (KCGI) and midsized builder Bando Engineering & Construction, Cho Hyun-ah,...
Opposition lingers in Shinhan’s Orange Life merger
Shinhan Financial Group’s plans to merge Orange Life Insurance with its wholly owned life insurance unit seemed to have been working out smoothly. However, trouble persists as minority shareholders continue to demand an increase in their dividend payouts. Small shareholders of Orange began making the demand after teaming up with civic activist group the Korea Stockholders Alliance in November, but Shinhan refu...
Posco’s operating profit down 30% in 2019 amid industry downturn
South Korean steel giant Posco said Friday its operating profit dropped 30.2 percent in 2019 from the previous year, amid the overall industry downturn and protectionism by major trading partners. The steelmaker said its revenue stood at 64.3 trillion won ($53.9 billion), down 0.9 percent on-year. The operating profit posted at 3.86 trillion won, while net profit was 1.98 trillion won last year. The operating margin...
Restless Ivanti Customers Promised More Care, in a Major Shakeup
US-based IT security and service management firm Ivanti is attempting to shake up the company and reconnected with its customers.
Ginni Rometty to Retire after 40 Years at IBM
With IBM CEO and President Ginni Rometty retiring, Big Blue looks set to have an influx of Red Hat blood, as Jim Whitehurst takes over as...
Asia shares fight for footing after turbulent week
Asian share markets battled to regain their footing on Friday as investors clutched at hopes China could contain the coronavirus, even as headlines spoke of ever more cases and mounting deaths.
Brexit day: United Kingdom casts off from the European Union
The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, its most significant geopolitical move since the loss of empire and a blow to 70 years of efforts to forge European unity from the ruins of two world wars.
Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide
Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly spreading coronavirus, with American Airlines’ pilots filing a lawsuit seeking an immediate halt.
Forty temporarily laid off at Cork hotel as doubts raised over long-term future
Staff at the Blarney hotel and golf resort were hoping against hope that the hotel would reopen tomorrow following its regular January closure.
On a wing mirror and a prayer? Don't look back in anger in Sunday's Well home with parking
An elegant, Victorian house in Sunday’s Well with oodles of space has a key ingredient — parking, says Tommy Barker
The revitalisation of Limerick's O'Connell street takes a step forward
Plans to revitalise Limerick's main thoroughfare took a step forward this week.
Mater Private report reveals need to boost wellbeing in workplace
Promoting good diet and exercise habits in the workplace can go a long way to boosting well-being among Irish adults, according to a new report conducted by Mater Private.
New $2.35M U of S research chair targets beef industry sustainability
Dr. Cheryl Waldner will work with the beef industry to address producer priorities, like improving herd health and managing antibiotic use.
Volkswagen truck unit makes offer to buy Navistar in $2.9B deal
— Volkswagen AG’s Traton SE unit has offered to buy "the rest of" Navistar in a $2.9 billion bid, according to national media reports from Bloomberg and other outlets.
Spouse Employment Training Program aims to heighten job security
Spouses of active-duty Air Force members can receive entry-level dental assistant skills training through the Air Force Aid Society-sponsored Spouse Employment Training Program offered at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
Beavercreek drivers to pay tax increase for street work
Next year, Beavercreek drivers will pay a $5 increase when registering or renewing their motor vehicle licenses.
Robocalls: How common are they?
— From October to December 2019, the Federal Trade Commission reported more than 19.5 million do not call complaints in the United States.
Base access changes affect thousands locally, millions nationally
— Department of Defense changes mean that identification cards for dependents of some civilian employees — cards that provide access to military installations — are no longer renewed on expiration.
JUST IN: Downtown Dayton to get a new hotel with rooftop bar
The developer who opened downtown Dayton’s first newly constructed hotel in decades wants to build another one nearby by Day Air Ballpark, where the Dayton Dragons play.
German fund acquires planned office space on former PJ Carroll’s site
Deal sees Union Investment forward fund property which US group Hines is developing
Household lending grows for third consecutive year - Central Bank
Home lending drove growth in the figures but private sector lending fell
Screen Ireland hopes for happy ending despite Brexit sadness
Chief executive Désirée Finnegan signals return of cherished slate funding for producers
Dunne seeking US injunction against son, court hears
Developer seeking to prevent son accessing €14m from sale of Walford
The ethics of editing humans – and the scientist who helped make it easy
Jennifer Doudna co-discovered the Crispr tool that could cure disease and change the human race. But what happens if it falls into the wrong hands?
Screen Ireland unveils slate of 40 productions coming to international market
Agency responsible for developing screen industries said sector contributed €357m to economy last year
Ginni Rometty to step down as IBM chief executive
Tech giant has struggled to grow as it moves into new fields like cloud computing and artificial intelligence
Link to buy Pepper European Servicing unit for up to €200m
Pepper Ireland unit manages €18bn of assets, including 60,000 residential mortgages
Aviva stops investors from taking money out of Irish property funds
Investment vehicles have combined value of €940 million
GAN expects earnings to beat market expectations
Gambling software company anticipates earnings of between £7m and £8m
Staff share in €54m payout after US takeover of Decawave
Chipmaker gives new owner access to fast-growing market for Irish group’s technology
Woman wins appeal over family home possession order
Heather Cody alleges mortgage fraud against her husband and Bank of Ireland
Entry screening not yet on cards for Irish airports as coronavirus spreads
Low level of exposure to Chinese tourists in Ireland, tourism bosses say
Northern farmers ask Johnson for £300m to replace CAP payments
Estimates suggest that the majority of farmers rely on EU payments for at least 60% of farm income
Shrinking French and Italian economies hamper euro zone growth
Spectre of recession likely to mean more monetary easing by ECB
Sean Dunne initiates New York injunction proceedings against son
Dunne seeking to restrain son John Dunne from using funds held Cypriot firm
Your business week: Halo Business Angel Network, SFA Business Connect 2020
Expert insight on hand from conference in Co Wicklow organised by Enterprise Ireland
137 countries start work on tax rules for tech giants; Tim Cook backs approach
Officials from 137 governments have begun work on new international tax rules for tech giants. The new rules will be designed to ensure that tech ...
Chevron reports worst quarterly loss in a decade
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Chevron on Friday reported its worst quarterly loss in a decade -- $6.6 billion for the last three months of 2019, due mainly to a write-off of its Appalachian shale production sites.
Eurozone economic growth in 2019 was slowest in 6 years
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Economic growth last year for the eurozone was the lowest it's been in six years, mainly hampered by slowdowns in France and Italy, the European Commission said Friday.
Legoland Discovery Centre is offering free entry in Birmingham - if you do a specific job
Next week from 3February, fire emergency service workers can receive free entry at Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham for the duration of its Lego City: Report for Duty event
Amazon set to blow past a $1 trillion valuation after topping analysts’ earnings expectations
Amazon shares tore as much as 11% higher in early Friday trading, pushing the company’s market valuation above $1 trillion for the first time since July.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos added $13.5 billion to his fortune in 15 minutes
Jeff Bezos may have been the only ultra-wealthy billionaire who failed to get richer in 2019, but he’s making up for it in 2020.
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter
The British pound is trading slightly higher as Britain gets ready to leave the European Union tonight.
Good start, companies — now keep raising wages!
About a decade ago, when I started writing about how companies should strive to create value for stakeholders, not just shareholders, some of my business and finance friends thought I was nuts.
LVMH banked $59 billion in revenue last year — here are 17 of the most iconic brands the French luxury giant owns
LVMH remains the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate, with revenue reaching $59 billion last year, as reported by Chantal Fernandez at Business of Fashion. Fashion and leather good sales reached $24.5 billion, which is up 17% year-over-year. Across all sectors, the company’s total revenue was up 10% year-over-year.
Delta just suspended China flights for longer than any other airline, a red flag as the unprecedented coronavirus wreaks havoc on the airline industry
Delta Air Lines said on Friday that it was suspending all its flights to China, becoming the first US airline to suspend all its routes to the country.
Macy’s is launching a new store concept that’s masterminded by the woman behind buzzy concept store, Story
Macy’s is preparing to open a new retail concept in Texas.
Goldman Sachs warns Wuhan coronavirus will hit US economic growth this quarter
Goldman Sachs warned on Friday that Wuhan coronavirus is likely to hit US economic growth.
The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter
The British pound is trading slightly higher as Britain gets ready to leave the European Union tonight.
A labor attorney explains the work rules around getting sick in the office, whether you’re facing a small cold or the coronavirus
With the outbreak of coronavirus dominating headlines, it is a great time to dust off the company policy on dealing with flu season and infectious diseases in the workplace. Contagious diseases are particularly troublesome subjects for companies, as there’s a wide variety of circumstances and cultures on the wisdom of working through a sickness. Some managers reward employees who “tough it out” and show up under the weather, while other company cultures encourage sick employees to work from home or stay away altogether.
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Here’s what you need to know before the markets open:
Factbox: Bayer faces lengthy Roundup appeals and settlement talks continue
(Reuters) - Bayer AG’s (BAYGn.DE) shares have taken a hit since three consecutive U.S. juries awarded more than $2 billion in damages to cancer patients alleging that the company’s glyphosate-based weed killer, Roundup, caused their disease.
Exclusive: Japan's Nidec bets on electric cars and acquisitions to treble sales: sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nidec Corp (6594.T) plans to more than treble its revenue over the next five years by focusing on electric vehicle powertrains and buying specialists in motor technologies, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
German coronavirus cases climb to six after child infected: ministry
BERLIN (Reuters) - A new coronavirus that is spreading around the world has been confirmed in a child in Germany, the southern state of Bavaria said on Friday, bringing the total number of known cases in Germany to six.
Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus
(Reuters) - Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.
Companies in Beijing to resume work on February 10 due to virus fight: government newspaper
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s capital Beijing said on Friday that companies in the province will postpone reopening until Feb. 10 in order to help prevent the spread of a new coronavirus, government newspaper Beijing Daily reported.
Moscow court case challenges city's facial recognition use after launch
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A court on Friday will hear a legal challenge to Moscow’s rollout of facial recognition technology over privacy fears, after the final piece of its video surveillance jigsaw fell into place with the awarding of a software contract last month.
Russia's consumer safety watchdog, after reporting two cases, says virus won't spread
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The head of Russia’s consumer safety watchdog said on Friday, after the country reported two coronavirus cases, that there was no risk of the virus spreading further in the country.
Oman advises against travel to China due to coronavirus outbreak
DUBAI (Reuters) - Oman’s health ministry on Friday advised against travel to China because of the coronavirus outbreak.
British, EU level trade playing field possible but difficult: Irish PM
DUBLIN (Reuters) - There is scope for the European Union and Britain to agree to maintain equal standards in a future trade deal, but coming to such an agreement will be hugely difficult, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Friday.
Pope Francis promises to help Argentina in debt crisis, president says
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Argentine President Alberto Fernandez said Pope Francis had promised him in a meeting to do everything he could to help with his homeland’s debt crisis.
Top U.S. fund firms split over new limits on shareholder votes
BOSTON (Reuters) - Pending U.S. securities rules that would limit shareholder proposals have divided passive and active U.S. fund firms as some take a harder line on issues like climate change.
EU welcomes Pompeo's 5G comments, no sign of change to Huawei stance
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Friday welcomed U.S. comments on the bloc’s decision not to issue an outright ban on Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei [HWT.UL], while showing no signs of any change in the EU’s stance.
Extinction Rebellion stage climate protest at McKinsey's London office
LONDON (Reuters) - Civil disobedience group Extinction Rebellion staged a protest outside McKinsey & Company’s London office on Friday to demand the consulting firm use its influence over companies and governments to drive far-reaching action on climate change.
France's Pasteur Institute Foundation hoping to develop coronavirus vaccine
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s Pasteur Institute Foundation is looking into developing a vaccine to treat the coronavirus, an official at the institute said on Friday.
Germany wants to conclude Brexit talks by year's end: minister
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany wants to do all it can to conclude outstanding negotiations with Britain on its future ties with the European Union by the end of this year, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Friday.
Iran health minister urges government to ban entry of travelers from China
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran’s health minister has urged the government to ban travelers from China from entering the country due to the coronavirus outbreak, Saeed Namaki tweeted on Friday, adding that his request includes passengers traveling by sea, land and air.
Brexit supporter burns EU flag near Downing Street in London
LONDON (Reuters) - A Brexit supporter burned a European Union flag beside Downing Street in central London on Friday as others jeered at pro-EU demonstrators in the final hours before the United Kingdom is due to leave the bloc.
Egypt's population nears 100 million, putting pressure on resources and jobs
CAIRO (Reuters) - Sitting in her sister’s apartment on a noisy Cairo street, Rania Sayed one day hopes to leave a city that is becoming more congested as Egypt’s population ticks up to 100 million, a milestone it will pass next month.
Russia reports first coronavirus cases, restricts China air travel
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia reported its first two cases of coronavirus on Friday and restricted direct flights to China, its biggest trade partner, as Russians complained of rising prices for medical masks and anti-virus medicine.
Kremlin: Russia deeply concerned by attacks on Syria government forces
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia was fully compliant with its obligations in Syria’s Idlib region, but that it was deeply concerned about what it said were aggressive militant attacks on Syrian government forces and Russia’s Hmeimim air base.
India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak.
Germany: Evacuation of more than 100 Germans from China starting shortly
BERLIN (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Friday that a German military plane would be leaving for China shortly to evacuate more than 100 German citizens, none of whom are infected with the coronavirus or suspected of having contracted it.
Italy government agrees state of emergency after confirmed coronavirus cases: government source
ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s cabinet on Friday decided to declare a state of emergency after the first two cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the country, a government source said.
Court orders safeguards for Kenyan digital IDs, bans DNA collecting
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya’s high court said the government could go ahead with a new digital ID scheme, as long as it brought in stronger regulations and did not use it to collect citizens’ DNA and geo-location data.
France's Orange chooses Nokia and Ericsson to deploy its 5G network at home
PARIS (Reuters) - Orange (ORAN.PA), France’s biggest telecoms company, said it had chosen Nokia (NOKIA.HE) and Ericsson (ERICb.ST) to deploy its 5G network in mainland France, as China’s Huawei Technologies faces intense political scrutiny in Europe.
Uber drivers cram in fares in countdown to app's Colombia departure
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Like a race car driver, Karen Londono is competing against the clock. She rests just four hours a day, trying to take as many fares as possible driving for Uber, before the application is deactivated in Colombia.
Eastern EU states threaten lawsuit over looming trucking reform
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Poland, Bulgaria and other eastern European Union states are mulling a legal challenge to new road transport rules that would force their trucks to return home every eight weeks, a change they say would harm their trucking companies, diplomats said.
Siemens Healthineers supplies diagnostic equipment to Wuhan hospitals
MUNICH (Reuters) - Germany’s Siemens Healthineers has supplied two ultrasound machines and a CT scanner to the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicenter of a rapidly-spreading virus epidemic.
Macron to address France on Brexit: French presidency
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s President Emmanuel Macron will make a televised address on Friday on Britain’s departure from the European Union, his office said.
Bayer considers new tactic in Roundup settlement talks
(Reuters) - As Bayer AG (BAYGn.DE) tries to settle U.S. lawsuits claiming that its weedkiller Roundup causes cancer, the company is considering a proposal that would bar plaintiffs’ lawyers involved in the litigation from advertising for new clients, according to a person familiar with the matter.
UK government wants Canada-style free trade deal with EU - spokesman for PM Johnson
LONDON (Reuters) - The British government has been clear it is seeking a Canada-style free trade agreement with the European Union after Brexit, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said on Friday.
Chinese city of Wuhan says it should have acted sooner to contain virus
BEIJING (Reuters) - Wuhan, the epicenter of a coronavirus that has quickly spread beyond China’s borders in recent days, should have taken measures sooner to contain it, the city’s Communist Party chief said on Friday.
Global tax rules set for overhaul as states seek to avoid new trade war
PARIS (Reuters) - Outdated cross-border tax rules are set to be rewritten after 137 states sought this week to avoid a new trade war over the global multiplication of taxes on digital services.
Irish PM says EU, Britain not that far away on trade
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The European Union and Britain are further apart in rhetoric than substance as they begin future trade talks, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said ahead of Britain’s departure from the bloc on Friday.
Facebook to remove coronavirus misinformation after WHO declares global emergency
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc said on Thursday it will take down misinformation about China’s fast-spreading coronavirus in a rare departure from its approach to health content, after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global health emergency.
Exxon quarterly profit falls 5.2% on weak refining, chemical margins
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) on Friday reported a 5.2% drop in fourth-quarter profit on weaknesses in chemicals and refining and flat oil and gas output, with asset sales helping to stem the decline.
Explainer: Through the Brexit looking glass - What changes and what stays the same?
LONDON (Reuters) - Brexit is the United Kingdom’s biggest geopolitical move in decades. What will change and what will stay the same when Britain officially leaves the European Union on Friday at 2300 GMT?
Japan Airlines: 25% of reservations for China flights canceled in past 10 days
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s second-biggest carrier, Japan Airlines Co, has seen 25% of reservations for China flights canceled in the past 10 days, an executive said on Friday, amid growing concerns over the coronavirus epidemic.
U.S. consumer, factory data suggest economy losing momentum
WASHINGTON (Reuters - U.S. consumer spending rose steadily in December, but tepid income gains pointed to moderate consumption growth this year, which together with slumping business investment likely set the economy on a slower growth path this year.
EU seeks to put brave face on Brexit day, warns UK of costs of divergence
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders sought to put a brave face on Brexit on Friday, saying the remaining 27 countries united can tackle climate change and technological transformation despite losing a member state for the first time.
UK's Brussels embassy takes down EU flag as sun sets on Brexit day
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union’s flag was removed from outside the British embassy to the EU in Brussels on Friday, hours before the United Kingdom was set to formally leave the EU after 47 years of membership.
Exclusive: FBI probes use of Israeli firm's spyware in personal and government hacks - sources
(Reuters) - The FBI is investigating the role of Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group Technologies in possible hacks on American residents and companies as well as suspected intelligence gathering on governments, according to four people familiar with the inquiry.
U.S. could face difficulties sanctioning Danske over money-laundering: report
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - U.S. authorities could face difficulties fining Danske Bank (DANSKE.CO) over its involvement in suspected money-laundering in Estonia, according to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
China virus may cause delays of anti-pollution equipment retrofits on ships
TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Shipping companies may face delivery delays of vessels fitted with exhaust gas filtering equipment that complies with anti-pollution rules that kicked in this year due to the impact from the virus outbreak in China, shipping sources said on Friday.
Iran suspends all flights to and from China due to coronavirus
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran has suspended all flights to China because of the coronavirus outbreak, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Friday, adding that all flights from China to the Islamic Republic have also been banned.
East African airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus
NAIROBI/KIGALI (Reuters) - Kenya Airways and RwandAir said on Friday that they had suspended all flights to and from China until further notice after a virus outbreak killed more than 200 people in China and spread to 18 countries.
Wars and viruses: Are robots less prone to market panic?
LONDON (Reuters) - Widely blamed for volatile “flash crashes” in currencies and equities, high-frequency algorithms may also be why shock global events, including the current coronavirus, seem to have lost their power to spook markets for any length of time.
China virus causes scare for India's smartphone makers
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The coronavirus outbreak in China could start to disrupt India’s production of smartphones if it continues to spread in February, as it could delay component shipments, industry executives said.
SK Hynix to make deep capex cut; virus spread may threaten chip output
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea’s SK Hynix, the world’s No.2 memory chip maker, warned a new virus outbreak in China could pose a threat to chip production and said it would sharply reduce annual investment after posting a steep fall in quarterly profit.
Steel & Tube expecting large first half loss
One of the the country's largest steel manufacturers says adverse trading conditions will result in a large first half loss. Steel & Tube warned in November that its first half result would be less than last year's profit, but conditions were worse than expected, further impacting sales revenue and volumes. It was now forecasting a loss in underlying EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) of between $36 million and $37m in the six months to December, compared with a $9.8m underlying profit the year earlier. The result included non-cash charges of $37m related to a write-down in the company's goodwill, as well as $2m in restructuring costs and $2m in debt write-offs. The bottom line would be further affected by another $2m to $3m charge resulting from changes in tax accounting.
Coronavirus: NZ businesses exporting to China take a hit
New Zealand exporters are nervously waiting to see how big an impact the deadly coronavirus will have on their businesses. The disease is spreading across the globe and has killed at least 171 people and infected thousands. Restrictions in China on travel and public gatherings to try to contain the outbreak are putting the squeeze on New Zealand firms doing business in the country. New Zealand Rock Lobster Industry Council chief executive Mark Edwards said the live lobster export business had ceased after a huge drop in demand. He said the timing - during Chinese New Year, a peak period for demand and goods prices - was unfortunate.
Minister expects negotiations with UK on free trade deal to be advanced
The Minister for Trade believes New Zealand can negotiate a free trade deal with the UK by the end of the year. At noon tomorrow, the United Kingdom's 47-year relationship with the European Union (EU) will end - three and a half years since Britons voted in a referendum to leave. But with another year of negotiations ahead as they finalise the fine print of the exit deal, it's not yet clear what the effects for New Zealand will be. Minister David Parker told Morning Report New Zealand was ready to start negotiations as soon as the United Kingdom was ready. "Their first priority will, of course, be the European Union, because that's their largest and closest trading partner but the prime minister Jacinda Ardern reaffirmed with Boris Johnson that we're ready to start trade renegotiations with them for their post-Brexit trade relationship with New Zealand in the near future.
Consumers relatively upbeat in latest confidence index
Low interest rates and a stronger housing market are keeping consumers relatively buoyant. The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index was unchanged at 123 in January, sitting around its best level in more than a year. Consumers were slightly less optimistic about their current position but are slightly more upbeat about the longer term, and more think it's a good time to buy a big-ticket item. "New Zealand consumers are feeling pretty alright about things at the moment - the labour market remains tight, interest rates are low and the housing market is lifting again," ANZ's chief economist Sharon Zollner said. She said the lift in the housing market was likely behind the rise in those thinking its a good time to buy a major household item, which in turn would support the retail sector.
Apple May Have to Ditch Its Lightning Cable to Conform to Standard Charger in the EU
It seems that Apple's argument for why it should keep its lightning cable, rather than switching over to one of the two USB standards used by everyone else, has fallen on deaf ears.
It Grows
Evil had a great holiday season: Amazon now has over 150 million Prime subscribers, the company announced in Q4 2019 numbers released on Thursday. The massive growth numbers sent the company’s market cap surging to over $1 trillion (£761 billion) and made CEO Jeff Bezos an estimated $13.2 billion (£9 billion) in a matter of minutes.
Airtel and Telkom Appeal over Merger Conditions Set By Competition Authority
Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya have filed a review of their proposed merger to the Competition Authority of Kenya over merger conditions. In a review case no CT/005/2020 filed on 10th January 2020, the two entities want a review of the merger terms that were stipulated by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) as conditions […]
Recession fears and how to combat them in 2020
The fear of not being able to pay for necessities is likely tied to the fear of an increased cost of living, so cutting your ongoing monthly spending is a good place to start.
Stocks drop amid uncertainty over virus impact; Amazon soars
U.S. stocks fell broadly in midday trading on Wall Street amid ongoing uncertainty about the potential economic impact of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak that originated in China.
Airlines curb or cancel China flights
A number of airlines say they are halting or reducing flights to China as the country struggles to contain the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus.
Pilots sue American Airlines to halt China flights
US pilots on Thursday sued American Airlines to force the company to halt flights to China amid the virus outbreak now declared a global health emergency.
British majority would vote against Brexit today, opinion polls suggest
After over three years of political deadlock and divisiveness among the British public about Brexit, the U.K.'s exit from the European Union has finally...
Talent scouts to rescue football clubs from debt with technology
Football clubs can curb their financial woes by discovering new talent. Scoutium provides qualified talent scout feedback on 90-minute infrastructure matches, enabling clubs to generate revenue with the new faces they discover
Credit rating agency S&P expected to keep Turkey's outlook unchanged
The U.S.-based international credit rating agency Standard & Poor's S&P is expected to keep Turkey's credit ratings and the overall outlook...
Brexit finally happens: UK officially ends 47-year EU membership
Following more than three years of political divisiveness fueled by a long stint of uncertainty, two general elections and countless furious protests in...
Turkey, Lithuania ink economic protocol for greater trade, investment ties
Turkey and Lithuania on Friday signed a protocol for the Economic and Trade Committee JETCO that will pave the way for further expansion of bilateral...
Turkey's 2-year benchmark bond yield drops to single digits
The two-year benchmark bond yield has fallen to single digits for the first time since November 2016
Turkish conglomerate Anadolu sells McDonald's franchising rights
Turkey's Anadolu Group Holding, one of the country's largest conglomerates, said Thursday that all shares of Anadolu Restaurant, which includes the Turkish...
Highlights of the day: TSMC, UMC maintain normal production in China despite outbreak, but IC design houses worried about business
Many Taiwan-based IT firms are feeling the heat from the coronavirus outbreak that is delaying their production from returning normal following Lunar New Year. But have revealed that their fabs in China have been running as usual. Despite the foundry houses' reassuring revelations, many Taiwanese ...
CBOT Trends - Corn, soybeans, wheat steady-down 2 cents per bushel
CHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. trade expectations for the opening of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) at 8:30 a.m. CST (1430 GMT) on Friday.WHEAT - Steady to down 2 cents per bushel* Wheat futures mostly lower on risk-off trading ahead of the weekend.* Most-active CBOT March soft red winter wheat futures contract hit resistance at its 20-day moving average during overnight trading session. Consolidation was noted at the 30-day moving average.
Russia proposes raising Turkish tomato import quota by 50,000 T -RIA
MOSCOW, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Russia's Agriculture Ministry on Friday proposed increasing Turkey's tomato import quota by 50,000 tonnes to 200,000 tonnes, the RIA news agency reported.Russia lifted a ban on vegetable imports from Turkey in November 2017 but set quotas as tensions between the two countries eased after Ankara apologised for downing a Russian military jet. (Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; writing by Tom Balmforth; editing by Jason Neely)© Copyright Thomson Reuters 2020. Click For Restrictions - http://about.reuters.com/fulllegal.asp
Ukraine sunseed, rapeseed harvest rises in 2019
KIEV, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Sunflower harvest in Ukraine, the world's biggest sunflower oil exporter, rose by 7.7 percent to 15.3 million tonnes in 2019, the state statistics service said on Friday.Ukraine has increased its sunoil exports by around 60% so far in the September 2019 to August 2020 season, to 1.96 million tonnes. It exported 6.063 million tonnes in the 2018/19 season, according to the Ukrainian sunoil producers' association.
Indigenous people left landless as traditional farming wanes in northeast India
By Rina ChandranSHILLONG, India, Jan 31 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - T ribal people in northeastern India are increasingly becoming landless and poor as their traditional farming practices are abandoned in favour of commercial plantations, indigenous experts warned on Friday."Jhum" is the practice by tribal groups in the northeastern states of rotating land use for temporary farming, resulting in parts of forest land cleared and cultivated to grow foods.After three years, the cultivated field is left to regenerate while another area is cleared.
GRAINS-Soybeans extend losing streak on coronavirus fears; corn firm, wheat weak
(Recasts, updates with U.S. trading, adds new analyst quote, changes byline/dateline; pvs PARIS/SYDNEY)By Mark WeinraubCHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell on Friday, on track for their ninth straight day of losses, as concerns about the coronavirus cutting into Chinese demand beat back any attempts at a bargain-buying bounce, traders said.
3 Big Things Today, January 31, 2020
Corn and soybean futures were little changed amid concerns about the coronavirus.
What Farmers Are Reading This Week, January 24-31
This week featured a shake-up in markets that took center stage. Aside from markets, news about the Navigable Waters Protection Rule gained traction after a new definition was released. John Deere, the EPA, and Brazil’s soybean harvest all also popped up in this week’s news. To catch up on last week's hot topics, follow the Successful Farming staff's work in the previous recap.
North African countries still have significant wheat needs this year - Transgrains
PARIS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Algeria needs to buy 1.5 million tonnes of wheat and Morocco 600,000 tonnes in the last three months of the 2019/2020 (July-June) season, which should benefit France, a senior trader familiar with North African markets said on Friday.In addition, Tunisia will probably need to book another 200,000 tonnes, Jean-Philippe Everling, founder and director of Transgrains France in partnership with Italian group Casillo, told the Paris Grain Day conference in Paris.
Microsoft NieRly Stopped Platinum from Developing on PS4
Xbox was looking to buy Japanese dev
Binance Futures Launches Cardano (ADA) Perpetual Contracts with 75x Leverage
In a blog post published on January 30, 2020, cryptocurrency trading platform Binance announced that it will launch ADA/USDT perpetual contract with up to 75x leverage.
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Miners Gaming the Network Amid Low Transaction Volume
Despite attempts to improve the difficulty adjustment protocol for Bitcoin Cash (BCH), miners are still able to ‘game’ the network while transaction volumes remain significantly low.
Bitfinex Exchange Launches Tether Gold (XAUT) Margin Trading with 5x Leverage
Bitfinex crypto exchange has announced the launch of its Tether Gold margin trading service. Traders on the platform can now trade various pairs of Tether Gold, including XAUt/USD, XAU/USDt and XAUt/BTC with up to 5x leverage, according to a press release on January 30, 2020.
Aston Martin Lands Sugar Daddy in the Form of a Canadian Billionaire
A consortium led by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll has agreed to buy a 16.7 percent stake in Aston Martin, pledging to increase that figure to 20 percent.
Frankfurt Auto Show No Longer in Frankfurt
Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), the organizing body of Germany’s International Automobile Exhibition (IAA), has announced it will no longer hold its bi-annual trade show in Frankfurt. Last week, representatives from Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich and Stuttgart met with VDA to present their concepts for IAA 2021. Frankfurt has already been taken out of the running, […]
These 3 Numbers Explain Why Amazon Is Dominating Everything Right Now
Amazon's best-ever quarter is about these three things.
Fewer than 1 in 5 Employees Is Highly Engaged. Here's Why This is a Problem--and How to Fix It
In today's competitive hiring market, it's easier to keep your current employees engaged that to start the hiring process from scratch.
5 Things You Can Do in a Single Work Week to Show Your Employees You Care
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Airtel Announces Best Data Prices to Woo More Customers
Airtel Kenya is back with a brand new offer that could give its rivals a run for their money...
Ezekiel Mutua Splashes Millions on His Barber
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Work begins on The Bend retail complex in southwest Las Vegas
Construction crews have begun site work on The Bend, an eatery-heavy project in the southwest valley that also would include a movie theater.
Luxury brand sales on Las Vegas Strip driven by tourists, millennials
Luxury labels are itching to grow their retail presence in Las Vegas as big spenders among tourists and millennials propel the luxury retail market.
Mobile money transactions now at 721 million – Techjaja
Uganda’s mobile financial sector has been growing with increasing number of mobile money subscribers ever since its inception. Uganda Com
Stroll acquires stake in Aston Martin
A consortium that includes Quebec billionaires Lawrence Stroll and Andre Desmarais is taking a significant stake in British car manufacturer Aston Martin — a move expected to have repercussions in the Formula One world.
Fire crew shelters from Orroral Valley fire Gudgenby at historic homestead
A fire crew was taking shelter at the historic Gudgenby homestead in the path of the Orroral Valley fire last night.
Canberra-Sydney high-speed rail bid was always too expensive
Cabinet documents have revealed the real story behind the Speedrail bid, which came so close to reality 20 years ago.
GDP growth for 2018-’19 revised downwards to 6.1%
Earlier it was estimated to be 6.8%. However, slowdown in mining, manufacturing and farm sectors forced the National Statistical Office to change the figures.
Economic Survey maintains $5 trillion aim, but can’t avoid references to Great Indian Slowdown
The annual document barely seems to acknowledge that the Indian economy is in the doldrums.
Wipro CEO and Managing Director Abidali Z Neemuchwala steps down
Neemuchwala cited ‘family commitments’ as the reason for his resignation.
Indian economy has hit ‘a trough’, hope to achieve 6-6.5% in 2020-’21, says chief economic advisor
The chief economic advisor pointed out that firms that had borrowed a lot of funds between 2008 and 2012 had invested less during the 2013-’17 period.
The big news: Delhi court defers execution of 2012 gangrape convicts, and nine other top stories
Other headlines: GDP growth was revised for 2018-’19 to 6.1% from 6.8%, and the SC sought response from UP on confiscating property of anti-CAA protestors.
The New Way of Investing That’s Making Airbnb Hosts a Fortune
Presented by T1 In the past, there has really only been one mainstream way of making money from the investment in…
After Split With FOX Channels, Roku Users Will No Longer Be Able to Stream Super Bowl
The news sent the stock on an abrupt downward trend, falling as much as 6.1% intraday
Status Yellow wind warning issued for Mayo
A Status Yellow wind warning has been issued for Mayo.
Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
LONDON: The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, the most significant change to its place in the world since the loss of empire and a blow to 70 years of efforts to forge European unity from the ruins of war. The country will slip away an hour before midnight from the club it joined in 1973, moving into the no man’s land of a
Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
NEW DELHI: The hanging of four men scheduled for Saturday for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed “until further orders,” a court ordered on Friday. The brutal attack on Jyoti Singh sparked weeks of demonstrations and shone a spotlight on the alarming rates of sexual violence and the plight of women in India. Four men were convicted in
Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
LONDON: Civil disobedience group Extinction Rebellion staged a protest outside McKinsey & Company’s London office on Friday to demand the consulting firm use its influence over companies and governments to drive far-reaching action on climate change. At least 30 protesters gathered outside the building holding banners emblazoned with slogans such as “Business As Usual = Death”
Iraqi cleric Al-Sistani condemns use of force, 11 protesters wounded
DUBAI: Oman's health ministry on Friday advised against travel to China because of the coronavirus outbreak. "It is advisable not to travel to China unless it is absolutely necessary," the ministry said in a Twitter posting.
Saudi int’l reserves record three-year high in 2019
Riyadh – Mubasher: Saudi Arabia’s foreign reserves grew by 0.59% year-on-year in 2019, recording its highest level in three years. Saudi international reserves rose to $499.54 billion in 2019, compared to $496.59 billion in the year-ago period. It …
US raises USD 7.6 billion in auction of 37, 39, 47 GHz bands for 5G
The US FCC announced it's completed the auction of the upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz and 47 GHz bands, which started on 10 December 2019. The auction of 5G spectrum attracted total bids of USD 7.56 billion, and bidders won 99.9 percent of the licences on offer.
Orange selects Nokia and Ericsson for 5G network roll-out in France
Orange announced that it has chosen Nokia and Ericsson to support its 5G deployment in France. The two companies are both long-term partners of the operator, already providing RAN equipment for 2G/3G/4G infrastructure. Nokia will continue to serve the western and south-eastern areas of the country, while Ericsson will remain the main supplier for the Ile-de-France, north-east and south-west regions.
Amazon lifts profit in Q4 despite weak international ops, sees mixed Q1
Amazon said revenues for its fourth quarter advanced to USD 87.4 billion from 72.4 billion the year before, including a negative forex effect of USD 120 million, well in line with expectations. Despite a forecast for a lower profit, the operating profit crept up to USD 3.9 billion from 3.8 billion, and the net profit lifted to USD 3.3 billion or USD 6.47 per diluted share, from 3.0 billion and 6.04 per share.
Orange selects Nokia and Ericsson for 5G network roll-out in France
Orange announced that it has chosen Nokia and Ericsson to support its 5G deployment in France. The two companies are both long-term partners of the operator, already providing RAN equipment for 2G/3G/4G infrastructure. Nokia will continue to serve the western and south-eastern areas of the country, while Ericsson will remain the main supplier for the Ile-de-France, north-east and south-west regions.
Amazon lifts profit in Q4 despite weak international ops, sees mixed Q1
Amazon said revenues for its fourth quarter advanced to USD 87.4 billion from 72.4 billion the year before, including a negative forex effect of USD 120 million, well in line with expectations. Despite a forecast for a lower profit, the operating profit crept up to USD 3.9 billion from 3.8 billion, and the net profit lifted to USD 3.3 billion or USD 6.47 per diluted share, from 3.0 billion and 6.04 per share.
Telefonica creates new global digital consumer unit
Telefonica has announced the creation of a new global unit designed to make sales processes and customer relations “more digital, faster and simpler” as part of the action plan launched in November to generate more than EUR 2 billion a year in additional revenues from 2022 onwards. The new unit, dubbed Chief Digital Consumer Office (CDCO), will be led by Chema Alonso, until now responsible for the company’s data strategy and cognitive intelligence project. Telefonica said the unit will above all promote innovation in new digital products and services, with a special focus on the digital home, as well as innovation in networks and relations with the entrepreneurial and startup community.
‘We apologize for this failure.’ A judge said a couple missed a chance at a $7,000 tax refund — but now he says they deserved it
The court-ordered refund caps the couple’s four-year quest for the money.
How to remove a big obstacle to buying a house: debt
It’s not impossible to buy a house if you’re in debt, it’s just more challenging. Here are some steps to take.
Deribit to Offer Daily Bitcoin Options
Crypto derivatives platform Deribit will offer a daily Bitcoin index options to its client base.
Bitfinex Adds Tether Gold Margin Trading with 5x Leverage
Bitfinex, one of the top global crypto exchanges, has added margin trading support for bullion-backed stablecoin Tether Gold (XAU₮).
Austria’s FMA Warns Against Swissinv24 Ltd
Austria's FMA has published a warning on its website this Friday against Swissinv24 Ltd, an alleged provider of trading platforms.
tZero to Launch Broker-Dealer, Seeks Fund from External Sources
tZero, the blockchain subsidiary Overstock, is planning to launch its retail broker-dealer platform called tZero Markets.
FCA Flags Capital International Management Company
The FCA regulator has warned against Capital International Management Company, a clone of European Economic Area (EEA) authorised firm.
FINRA’s Executive VP for Regulatory Policy to Retire
FINRA announced this week that its Executive Vice President for Regulatory Policy and Legal Compliance Officer, Tom Selman, will be retiring.
Luxembourg’s Regulator Warns on False Regulation of Crypto Bull
The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) warned that a firm claiming to be authorized under the name Crypto Bull is in fact not licensed to carry out business from within its jurisdiction.
Municipalities approve Eneco takeover by Mitsubishi despite WWII history
A majority of Eneco's shareholders approved the sale of the energy company to Japanese companies Mitsubishi and Chubu. Now that the municipality of Rotterdam has given the green light, the holders of
Housing corporations not building enough homes, regulator says
Housing corporations are still failing to build enough homes, according to a report by the Housing Corporation Authority, part of the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate. The "State of the
ING the second Netherlands bank to turn to negative savings interest
Banking institution ING has become the second bank in the Netherlands to charge a negative interest rate on certain savings accounts. Customers will face a -0.50 percent interest rate for any amount
It's National Hot Tea Month!
Jen Avis, a health expert from the St. Francis Medical Center joined us to talk about the benefits tea drinking can have.
Waymo self-driving vehicle in collision in Phoenix suburb
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A Waymo self-driving vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle in a Phoenix suburb and the driver of the Waymo vehicle was taken to...
FAA staff and tour co. ties alleged after 3 chopper crashes
The chairman of a key Senate committee is asking the Transportation Department's Inspector General to investigate misconduct allegations at the Federal Aviation Administration's Hawaii field office. They involve an allegedly...
ATF: Electrical spark likely caused deadly Houston blast
HOUSTON (AP) — An electrical spark likely ignited a gas leak that led to a massive explosion in Houston last week, killing two workers, injuring 20 others and damaging hundreds...
Michigan couple sues airline after getting kicked off flight
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan couple is suing American Airlines for discrimination after being removed from a flight because the airline said the Orthodox Jewish couple smelled bad. Yehuda...
DOMO Chemicals completes acquisition of Solvay’s European polyamides business
DOMO Chemicals (Ghent, Belgium; www.domochemicals.com) has completed its acquisition of Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe. This Business i
EU votes in favor of choosing a common charging cable standard
The European Union wants to vote on legislation by July at the latest.
Budget 2020: Challenge for Indian Finance Minister is to Balance Growth, Fiscal Deficit
New Delhi (Sputnik): Amid the slowdown in the Indian economy, the government lowered its national income growth forecast from 7 percent to 5 percent for the current fiscal year. The Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Friday pegged growth for 2020-21 at between 6 and 6.5 percent.
Prime Minister Johnson Poised for Canada-Style UK-EU Free Trade Deal After Brexit – Report
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU on Friday will be followed by an 11-month transition period, during which Britain will remain committed to the existing trade deals with the bloc, but will be able to negotiate new such agreements with EU members and other countries.
Non-Vegetarians Saving More Under Indian Prime Minister Modi, Government Data Shows
New Delhi (Sputnik): India’s federal Finance Ministry’s Economic Survey – a snapshot of the state of economy of the country during 2019-20, has a new chapter titled “Thalinomics: The Economics of a Plate of Food in India”. The government claimed it was an attempt to quantify what an average person pays for a Thali (Plate) of food.
Economic Survey Projects India's GDP Growth at 6-6.5 Per Cent for 2020-2021
New Delhi (Sputnik): Amid the widespread slowdown in the Indian economy, the government lowered its national income growth forecast for the current fiscal year from April 2019-March 2020 to 5 per cent against the earlier projections of 7 per cent.
Coronavirus Outbreak Sends European Stock Markets Into Tailspin
On Monday, US stocks posted their biggest downturn since October 2019 due to fears of the economic impacts of the new SARS-related virus that recently emerged in central China.
India Set to Move Towards Chinese Model to Expand Exports, Create Jobs
New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Finance Ministry has been trying to attract investments from foreign companies into India. The cut in corporate tax rates came as a push to attract investments by technology companies looking for avenues outside of China, amid Beijing’s ongoing trade war with Washington.
The Return of the King: Jeff Bezos Tops World's Billionaires List After Amazon Sales Went up 21%
On Wednesday, the fortune of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk grew by $2.3 billion within an hour following an increase in the total market value of electric vehicle maker Tesla.
'Old Slogans and Old Cliches': India's Ex-Finance Minister Slams Gov't Approach to Economic Slide
New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian economy's growth rate witnessed a six-year low in the second quarter (July-September) of 2019; the Reserve Bank of India has cut the year's growth projection to 5 percent from the 6.1 percent projected in October 2019.
Airbus Agrees to Pay $10Mln Fine for Violating US Arms Export Control Act - Statement
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has agreed to pay a $10 million fine for allegedly violating the US Arms Export Control Act by providing false information about its compliance with existing rules on arms sales overseas, the US Department of State said in a statement on Friday.
Russian Journalist Detained in Lithuanian Capital's Airport
VILNIUS (Sputnik) - Correspondent Yulia Shatilova of Russia's Zvezda channel has been detained at the airport in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius.
Moscow Wants New Trade Deal With London After Brexit - Russian Ambassador
In August 2019, Russia's trade representative in London Boris Abramov pointed out that clinching a new trade agreement between Moscow and London “would be beneficial to both parties”.
Jeff Bezos added £10,000,000,000 to his fortune in just 15 minutes
The world's richest man just got richer.
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Easyjet reveals electric plane that will make flying greener and cheaper
The Wright 1 plane will be able to fly for an hour, meaning it could be used on short-haul flights such as London to Paris or Amsterdam
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Glasgow's Duke of Wellington statue sports EU flag cone on Brexit day
A special blue cone with yellow stars sat atop the Duke of Wellington statue in the hours before Britain officially left the European Union on Friday.