At a time when high-roller VIP punters are backing off, Casinos in Macau face a growing volume of bad debt provisions, further hitting earnings in the world’s largest gambling hub. The operators in the southern Chinese territory have been prompted… Read More ›
Day: May 18, 2016
Foxconn Sister Concern Buys Microsoft’s Feature Phone Business for $350 million
FIH Mobile, a subsidiary of Foxconn, is buying the feature phone business from Microsoft for $350 million. According to the deal, Microsoft would hand over the rights to use the Nokia brand, feature phone software, services, and other contracts and… Read More ›
Did Suzuki Motors fudge with the fuel economy of its vehicles?
As per Kyodo News agency, Suzuki Motor Corp is suspecting to have cheated the public with the fuel economy of its vehicles. Japanese news media have reported that Suzuki Motor Corp has been suspected of using improper testing methods for… Read More ›
With declining U.S. stockpiles, oil sees a rally
Major banks including UBS and BAM are bearish on the near-term while being optimistic in the long run. Diminished U.S. stocks and with wildfires looming threats on Canadian oil supplies, U.S. crude oil prices hit their 7 months high yesterday…. Read More ›
Gannett chasing Tribune with a $864 million offer
Although Tribune doesn’t seem to be particularly interested, increasing overheads and reduced finances could see the publishing houses come to the negotiating table. In its bid to acquire Tribune Publishing Co., Gannett Co Inc., which publishes USA Today, has raised… Read More ›
Tim Cook set to tap Indian talent pool in maiden visit
Apple’s decision to invest in India is a reflection is of the strategic importance that Apple attaches to it since by investing in the world’s third largest smartphone market, it can not only boost its market share in but also… Read More ›