Trump’s threat of adding additional tariffs ion $200 billion exports of Chinese goods to the U.S. is most likely seen as a negotiating tactics by Beijing. On Monday, in a move that essentially underscores the impact U.S. trade tariffs are… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Occidental Petroleum Corp increases cash component of its bid, eliminates risk of voting down its bid
The strategic move, which essentially place Occidental Petroleum ahead of Chevron, risks a potential clash with Carl Icahn. In a significant development, Occidental Petroleum Corp increased the cash component of its $38 billion bid to acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corp thus… Read More ›
Trump likely to further hike U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods this week
The move signals U.S. resolve and intent that it means business. Systemic concerns it has put across to China have to be addressed and resolved. Dilly dallying delaying tactics will not be entertained. In a development that underscores the United… Read More ›
SEC investigating PG&E’s losses and public disclosures related to 2017, 2018 wildfires
PG&E is of the opinion that regulators are likely to conclude that its equipment started the wildfires, the deadliest in California’s history, which resulted in the death of 86 people and caused billions of dollars in liabilities. In a significant… Read More ›
GM’s $1billion investment in Missouri is contingent on receiving state incentives
The incentive package sought by GM will require clearance from the state’s legislature. According to state officials from Missouri, General Motors Co is weighing its options of investing $1 billion in its assembly plant in the state, where it currently… Read More ›
U.S. Fed Maintains Rates Despite Criticism And Pressure From Trump
Despite calls from the United States president Donald Trump to the U.S. Federal Reserve to reduce rates of interest on the plea that the US economy needed such low rates for boosting its economic growth, they were left unchanged by… Read More ›
Sports Sponsorship Globally Will Touch £35bn In 2019
A new research report has estimated that in 2019, there would be a 4 per cent growth in the business spending on sports sponsorship are reach upto £35 billion globally. This prediction has been published by research from agency Two… Read More ›
Siemens well placed to win majority of contracts for rebuilding Iraq’s power infrastructure
Since the defeat of ISIS in Syria in March, Iraq has become an investment opportunity for countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United States, as they seek to counter Iran’s growing influence in the region. At a joint press conference… Read More ›
German brake maker Knorr Bremse’s CEO resigns with immediate effect
No reason has been provided by Knorr Bremse for Klaus Deller’s removal as its CEO. Analysts believe Deller’s resignation may not have anything to do with the company’s financial performance or strategy. In a significant development, Knorr Bremse, a brake… Read More ›
Rate Of UK Firms Going Into Administration In Q1 Highest In Five Years
According to official figures in eth United Kingdom, the rate of increase in the number of company administrations reached its highest since the last five years because of continued uncertainty over Brexit and the struggling high street retailers. In the… Read More ›