Kenneth Possenriede will be replacing Bruce Tanner who is set to retire in mid-2019. U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp has announced, Kenneth Possenriede will be replacing Bruce Tanner as its chief financial officer. Tanner is likely to retire in… Read More ›
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Daimler to buy battery cells worth $22.75 billion
The move signals Daimler’s push to electrifying its near-future lineup. In a development that marks the electrification of its future lineup, on Tuesday, Daimler stated it would purchase battery cells worth at least $22.75 billion (20 billion euros) as it… Read More ›
Drugmaker Gilead Sciences Inc appoints Daniel O’Day as its CEO
Daniel O’Day is likely to joint Gilead Sciences sometime in 2019; a formal date has not been set. According to a source familiar with the matter at hand, Gilead Sciences Inc, a drugmaker, will appoint Roche Holding AG’s Daniel O’Day… Read More ›
Tokyo prosecutors likely to indict Carlos Ghosn and Nissan
Regardless of the heat faced by Carlos Ghosn, Hiroto Saikawa, and Nissan Motor in the financial misconduct, the key question here is how is this going to impact the Nissan’s alliance with Renault! According to sources familiar with the matter… Read More ›
Nissan comes across more instances of improper checking during final inspections
In July 2018 during sample test checking, Nissan found various instances wherein fuel economy and emission testing did not match those set by Japan for domestic standard. A recall of the affected cars is likely. On Thursday, Japanese daily Nikkei… Read More ›
Federal Court of Australia imposes $145,000 fine on Murray Goulburn Co-operative
The court concluded that the Co-operative had misrepresented milk prices to milk suppliers causing them a loss. On Thursday, Australia’s competition regulator stated, the Federal Court of Australia has imposed penalties of $145,000 (A$200,000) against Gary Helou, a former managing… Read More ›
Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou, founder’s daughter and CFO, arrested in Canada
The arrest and the subsequent extradition to the United States is one of several headwinds facing Huawei. Countries across the world are taking steps to bar the usage of Huawei’s equipment from their core existing and future mobile operations. In… Read More ›
No-Deal Brexit Fears Raises Demand For Food Warehouse Space Resulting In Shortage
The rush to stockpile products because of growing concerns over a possible no-deal Brexit among retailers and manufacturers in the UK is causing a shortage of food warehousing space. According to media reports quoting industry representatives, there is virtually no… Read More ›
Japan’s Takada to acquire London-listed Shire for $59 billion
Following the takeover Takada will join the ranks of the world’s top 10 drugmakers and will gain expertise in rare diseases, at the cost of a mountain-load of debt. On Wednesday, shareholders of Takeda Pharmaceutical approved the $59 billion takeover… Read More ›
NZ’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces creation of NZ$100 million green investment fund
The fund targets manufacturing, electric vehicles, farming practices, and energy-efficient commercial buildings. On Wednesday, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the creation of a $69.28 million (NZ$100 million) green investment fund that is aimed at boosting private-sector participation so… Read More ›