Under pressure to divest, Scripps has held talks with Viacom. This is the third time it is holding merger talks with Discovery Communications. If the deal were to go through it would create a $19 billion cable network company. … Read More ›
Month: July 2017
New rule to protect businesses from Class Action lawsuits from consumers enters a critical period
The new rule limits the ability of consumers to sue financial companies. This should be read in the context of the Trump Administration trying to repeal the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. A rule that was years in the making, intended… Read More ›
$4 Billion Bond Deal For Russia May Yet Be Ruined By Geopolitics In 2017
By pulling off three Eurobond sales in just over a year, Konstantin Vyshkovsky has shown he can dodge sanctions imposed against Russia. But as the country looks to swap $4 billion of old foreign bonds for new ones, the Finance… Read More ›
Even As Bloc Seeks A Solution ‘That Will Stick’, Qatar Crisis Set To Continue
As the emirate’s neighbors want a solution “that will stick,” there’s little likelihood of a quick resolution to the Gulf standoff over Qatar, reported the media citing a senior United Arab Emirates official. A clear signal that the emirate is… Read More ›
House Republican unveils U.S. tax reform for 2018
The plan envisages a repeal of many safe-guard laws whose provisions increase the compliance cost for big businesses. In a first step towards U.S. tax reforms, the U.S. House of Representatives has released budgetary proposals for the fiscal year 2018… Read More ›
Tesla adds James Murdoch and Linda Johnson Rice to its Board of Directors
With these latest additions, all eyes are on the success of its mass-market sedan, the Model 3. There is no looking back if the Model 3 is a hit. Tesla Inc has appointed James Murdoch, the Chief Executive of Twenty-First… Read More ›
Greenlight Capital’s position in Toshiba drive up its stock price
As per the U.S. hedge fund, Toshiba’s shares have the potential to touch 400 yen once it manages to overcome its legal battle with Western Digital Corp. In a significant development, U.S. hedge fund Greenlight Capital has disclosed, it has… Read More ›
U.S. Appeals court upholds imposition of FBI gag order for data surveillance
An attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation disclosed that the decision to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is open and has yet to be taken. In a ruling that has dealt a blow to privacy advocates, a U.S. federal… Read More ›
More Of Tourists Who Act Like Australians Is Desired By Thailand
Thailand expects almost 35 million foreign tourists — equivalent to half the country’s population, tourists to visit the country this year. And the government is shifting strategy as the influx gets harder to manage. Tourism Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said that… Read More ›
Since The 1950, S&P Has Never Done This That It Has Done This Year
When one considers any form of big and swift moves, this year has been one of the quietest on record for the global markets. however, volatility could soon rear its ugly head if history is an indication. Noting its lowest… Read More ›