In a statement, German chemicals and pesticides giant Bayer stated, the costs of settlement over claims of its Roundup weedkiller which causes cancer, which it had initially placed at $11 billion, will go up further by $750 million. Although earlier this… Read More ›
Regulations & Legal
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV facing $840M DoJ probe in excess diesel emissions
In a significant development, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV stated, it could potentially face costs up to $840 million (722 million euros) to resolve a Justice Department investigation into excess diesel emissions. In a statement FCA said, the impact of a… Read More ›
Straight Third Quarterly Loss Reported By Exxon In The Third Quarter
Measures much deeper cuts on spending in the near future were detailed by Exxon Mobil Corp as the company reported a loss for the third quarter – a straight third quarter of loss for the energy giant. The company is… Read More ›
Global Oil Price Slump Induced By New Coronavirus Lockdowns
Fresh lockdown ion some countries – particularly in Europe, because of a new wave of novel coronavirus infections pushed global oil prices to a five-month low on Monday. With rising rate of infection of Covid-19, many countries including UK, France… Read More ›
A Double-Dip Recession Could Hit Europe
Despite posting record growth for the third quarter, some analysts and economists feel that Europe still faces the spectre of recession. After the third quarter, there is a looming risk that the region would be pushed straight back into recession… Read More ›
Airbnb To Collaborate With Former Apple Design Chief Jony Ive For Website And App Redesigning
The next generation of the home rental firm Airbnb’s products and services will now be designed by Sir Jony Ive who led designing at Apple Inc for the company’s IMac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. With the struggling San Francisco… Read More ›
More Traditional Route Will Be Taken By The Second Ave Of Cvodi-19 Vaccines Developers
The boundaries of vaccine technology are being pushed by the few drug makers currently dominating the global coronavirus vaccine race. However, a more conventional and proven designs is likely to be adopted by the next crop of vaccines that are… Read More ›
Stage Set For Blockbuster Stock Market Debut Of Airbnb
The stage is apparently set for one of the most high profile debuts in a stock market for 2020 as the home rental startup Airbnb Inc plans to get itself listed on the Nasdaq and offer an initial public offering…. Read More ›
Covid-19 Vaccine May Be Available In The UK Even Before Christmas This Year
Kate Bingham, the chair of the United Kingdom government’s vaccine taskforce said in an interview to the media that a Covid-19 vaccine may be available for some people even before Christmas. She however added that it is more likely that… Read More ›
2020 Profit Forecast Raised By Sony After Record Q2 Performance
After reporting a record profit for its second quarter, Japanese electronics giant Sony Corp raised its annual profit outlook. The company’s performance as driven by its gaming business which continued to capture “nesting” demand just ahead of the next month… Read More ›