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The Meghan Markle effect: sale of yellow gold in the U.S. jumps after her engagement to Britain’s Prince Harry
Market intelligence from the World Gold Council suggests that celebrity purchases typically influence jewelry sales. There is also a shift in consumer preference from yellow and white gold to rose gold. As per a report from the World Gold Council,… Read More ›
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Deutsche Bank to slash global headcount by 25%
The move is part of Deutsche Bank‘s strategy of to turn the corner and become profitable once again. On Thursday, Deutsche Bank disclosed it plans on reducing its global staff to levels below 90,000, down from 97,000, as part of… Read More ›
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Customs data shed light on Chinese imports of U.S. products in April 2018
China’s anti-dumping duties on U.S. products appear to be an attempt at misdirection. Data from the U.S. General Administration of Customs lifts the fog of perception and diplomatic posturing. Data from the General Administration of Customs have revealed that China’s… Read More ›
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Foxconn Industrial Internet’s IPO to launch in China on May 24, 2018
A Foxconn subsidiary, Foxconn Industrial Internet is its parent vehicle to raise sufficient funds to enable Foxconn to wean itself off from manufacturing devices for Apple Inc and instead align itself towards Made in China 2025 policy by entering into… Read More ›
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Trump proposes heavy fine and management change at ZTE rather than impose sanctions on it
With U.S. lawmakers crystallizing their stance on ZTE, which they describe as a “serial and pre-meditated violators” of U.S. law, and given the national security implications surrounding the case, it would be interesting to see the results of the U.S…. Read More ›
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Stacey Cunningham appointed first female CEO of the New York Stock Exchange
The development is significant in two ways: Cunningham’s appointment as NYSE’s first CEO and Thomas Farley’s departure from NYSE to head Far Point, a SPAC, that has the backing of Third Point LLC. In a first of its kind, the… Read More ›
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The U.S. and China nearing deal to lift U.S. ban on ZTE Corp
The potential deal underscores the strategic importance tech know-how and market influence are to Beijing while Washington focuses on trade and slashing its trade deficit with China. As per two sources briefed on the talks between the United States… Read More ›
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Boeing facing unionization at its South Carolina plant
The Boeing facility, employing 178 technicians, makes 787 Dreamliner jets. The Wall Street Journal has reported, Boeing’s workers at its South Carolina plant are set to vote on union representation later this month. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has… Read More ›
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$10.8 billion for Santos Ltd is ‘best and final’ offer: Harbour Energy
Habour Energy made it lucidly clear that it will no longer raise its bidding price prior to entering a Scheme Implementation Deed. On Monday, US private equity giant Harbour Energy stated its takeover proposal of $10.8 billion for Australia’s Santos… Read More ›
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UAE to allow 100% foreign ownership of UAE incorporated firms by end of 2018
The move is part of a bigger, wider gameplan aimed at diversifying the country’s economy. According to a news bulletin by the United Arab Emirates’ news agency WAM, its cabinet has approved steps that would allow foreign investors to have… Read More ›
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