In a sign Wells Fargo & Co is still struggling to move past a scandal that sparked record fines and congressional investigations, the bank raised its estimate for how many bogus accounts employees may have created. According to a statement on… Read More ›
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Expedia names Mark Okerstrom as its CEO
Okerstrom has hinted at a possible future tie up between Expedia and Uber Technologies. On Wednesday, Expedia Inc named Mark Okerstrom as its new chief executive and president. He replaces Dara Khosrowshahi who has been hired by Uber Technologies Inc… Read More ›
Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber’s CEO, underscores need for change of work culture, IPO in 18-36 months
Despite the troublesome inheritance, Khosrowshahi is firm on expanding Uber’s market share and taking Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber Technologies’ new Chief Executive informed employees that the company’s work culture will undergo change and that it is likely to go public in… Read More ›
Goldman Sachs’ CFO to detail the company’s bond trading strategy in September
This comes in the wake of the bank reporting a spectacular drop of 40% in its bond-trading revenues, which naturally has unnerved investors. In the wake of increased pressure from big investors who have grown frustrated by Goldman Sachs’ vague… Read More ›
Russian Oil Traders Say It’s Business As Usual Despite New U.S. Sanctions
Circumventing tighter restrictions imposed this month by the United States on the foreign finance they can use, Russian oil companies will quickly find ways to work around those restrictions, says the media quoting multiple Russian oil industry sources. The new… Read More ›
Australia and Peru negotiating terms of an ambitious free trade agreement
The development marks the first signs of trade deal in the Pacific region following the U.S. withdrawal from the TPP. Peru expects to sign a “very ambitious” free trade deal with Australia which is likely to cover goods, investments, and… Read More ›
Joint military drills by South Korean & U.S. military reinforces confidence in region
Markets across the world have fallen due to North Korea’s missile launch. As per South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, top South Korean and U.S. military officials have agreed to make a strong response to North Korea’s latest ballistic missile… Read More ›
Uneasy China tries to appease U.S. concerns on its export of cheap steel
The Trump Administration has twice rejected Beijing appeal to cut steel overcapacity by 150 million tonnes. The Financial Times has reported citing sources familiar with the matter, U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected a Chinese proposal to cut steel overcapacity… Read More ›
CBS acquires Australian broadcaster Ten Network Holdings Ltd
Since the deal involves Ten Network piling on more debt, it will be subject to scrutiny by its existing creditors and by Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board. On Monday, in a significant development, the owner of the most watched… Read More ›
Uber chooses Dara Khosrowshahi as its CEO
A surprise nominee, Khosrowshahi has a brilliant track record at Expedia Inc. As per two sources familiar with the knowledge of the matter, Uber Technologies Inc has selected Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Expedia Inc, a travel company,… Read More ›