United Kingdom’s chief scientific advisor believes that it is likely that Covid-19 will become as “endemic” as the annual flu virus. None of the potential vaccines are likely to eradicate the virus, said Patrick Vallance, even though some of the… Read More ›
Day: October 21, 2020
Allegations Of Charging ‘Excessive’ Fees Levelled Against Visa And Mastercard In The UK
Retail companies in Britain have alleged that Visa and Mastercard have benefitted during the novel coronavirus pandemic by charging “excessive fees”. Over the last two years, the two companies have almost doubled the scheme fees charged, said British retail groups…. Read More ›
Ericsson posts analysts’ beating third quarter earnings, maintains 2020 revenue targets
On Wednesday, in a statement Ericsson reported that its core quarterly earnings have lifted thanks to higher margins across its businesses. It said it is “more confident” in meeting its 2020 revenue targets. It third-quarter adjusted operating earnings rose to… Read More ›
Avangrid acquires U.S. utility PNM Resources for $4.3 billion
On Wednesday, the U.S. unit of Iberdrola, a Spanish renewable energy group said, it has agreed to acquire U.S. utility PNM Resources for nearly $4.3 billion, In a regulatory filing Avangrid said, PNM’s board has unanimously approved the cash offer to its… Read More ›
Berkshire Hathaway Inc pays $4.14M to settle non-compliance to U.S. sanctions against Iran
In a statement the U.S. Treasury Department said, Berkshire Hathaway Inc had agreed to pay a sum of $4.14 million to settle civil allegations that its Turkish subsidiary had made “egregious” violations and was non-compliant with U.S. sanctions against Iran…. Read More ›
Britain-U.S. trade negotiations intensify ahead of critical U.S. Presidential elections
In a significant development, British trade minister Liz Truss said, Britain and the United States are intensifying trade negotiation. The announcement comes ahead of the start of the fifth round of negotiations focused on goods tariffs. Britain has placed a… Read More ›
Washington starts anti-dumping probe on aluminium foil from Armenia, Oman, Brazil, Turkey and Russia
In a statement, the U.S. Department of Commerce stated, it will commence investigation into the import of aluminum foil from countries incluing Armenia, Oman, Brazil, Turkey and Russia, for potential dumping or unfair subsidies. It went on to add, the… Read More ›
U.S. automakers preparing for potential Biden win
Automakers are gearing up for tough new vehicle emissions rules and policies favoring electric vehicles if Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden wins the White House. Both, U.S. President Donald Trump and Biden need the votes of auto workers in Midwestern… Read More ›