After reporting impressive gains in earnings, revenue and subscribers for the first quarter, the message from the pioneer of video streaming giant Netflix could not be clearer – it is still the leader in the leader in the streaming business…. Read More ›
Day: April 17, 2019
Foxconn’s Gou To Follow ‘Order Of Sea Goddess’ For Taiwan Presidency
The claim for a place in the presidential race of Taiwan for the Foxconn founder Terry Gou has been endorsed by the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, said the business tycoon. He had been encouraged by the goddess to “come forward”… Read More ›
ABB names chairman Peter Voser as its interim CEO
Ulrich Spiesshofer, ABB’s CEO since 2013, has agreed with the board to step down. On Wednesday, ABB stated, it has appointed its Chairman Peter Voser as its interim chief executive following the stepping down of its CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer. In… Read More ›
Exxon Mobil Corp wins 3 exploration blocks offshore Argentina
The three blocks are located in the Malvinas basin, about 200 miles (320 kms) offshore Tierra del Fuego. U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp stated, its unit and an affiliate of Qatar Petroleum had won three exploration blocks offshore Argentina…. Read More ›
NZ’s PM Jacinda Ardern does a volte face against capital gains tax
It is not clear what events and knowledge has prompted her change of stance vis-a-vis CGT. On Wednesday, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stated, her coalition government will not go ahead with a proposal for a capital gains tax… Read More ›