Full employment has been won by couriers carrying emergency blood supplies for the NHS of the U.K. This perhaps the first time that such a recognition has been given to a constituent of what is defined as the gig economy…. Read More ›
Strategy
International Markets To See More Client Assets Invested In 2018 By Financial Advisors, Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty
Among the concerns that are at the top of the mind of financial advisors when investing overseas is geopolitical uncertainty. However, that concern is not enough to dissuade them from continuing to invest in international assets in 2018. This was… Read More ›
BlackRock to raise $10 billion for equity investments: source
The move will place it in direct competition with Berkshire Hathaway Inc and Blackstone Group. As per a source familiar with the matter at hand, BlackRock Inc, the world’s largest asset manager, plans on raising around $10 billion as part… Read More ›
LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics to raise prices of washing machines in the U.S.
While both companies have invested in a U.S. plant, in the short run expect an increase in washing machines by 5% to 10%. With the Trump Administration slapping hefty import tariffs on large residential washers, on Thursday, LG Electronics Inc… Read More ›
Republican Senators introduces bill blocking U.S. government from using telecome equipment from Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp
This development aims to provide a systemic protection to U.S. infrastructure and businesses that may have been so far vulnerable to sniffing by adversaries. Pregnant with geo-economic and geo-political implications the move underscores a growing awareness within the U.S. establishment… Read More ›
Microsoft Closes Gap With Amazon In Cloud Business, Its Division Continues To Grow
Cloud computing is turning out to be the most important business for Microsoft as the company reported encouraging growth in this segment last week. Microsoft has altered its focus to cloud computing as it transits into the post-PC era and… Read More ›
French antitrust probe could materially impact Electrolux’s financial statements
In the multi-year investigation, anitrust authorities in France have alleged that Electrolux along with other large white goods home appliance makers have collaborated to fix prices of their appliances. On Wednesday, Electrolux stated antitrust authorities in France are set to… Read More ›
Angela Merkel’s conservatives party and the Social Democrats (SPD) hammer out coalition government: sources
The development brings closure to the 4 month long political uncertainty which has weakened Germany’s economy and its role in international affairs. On Wednesday, a source involved in the negotiations between German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives party and the Social… Read More ›
British banks should apply for EU license by end of second quarter: ECB
The statement by Sabine Lautenschlaeger, a board member of the ECB, brings more clarity on the outlook of British financial institutions vis-a-vis Brexit. On Wednesday, Sabine Lautenschlaeger, a board member of the European Central Bank made it lucidly clear to… Read More ›
Alphabet names Dinesh Jain as CEO of Access, its internet service company
Alphabet’s Access is seeing a high turnover in human resources: Jain’s appointment as CEO is the third in less than two years. The unit has also laid employees since 2016. On Wednesday, Alphabet Inc named Dinesh Jain, a former chief… Read More ›