While noting the challenges in the under-invested railways, Amtrak’s chairman Anthony Coscia was enthused to have Anderson at the top given his record at Delta Air Lines. On Monday, Amtrak named Richard Anderson, Delta Air Lines’ former chief to lead… Read More ›
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In The Process Of Development Of New Fighter Jet, Europe Faces Herculean Challenge
With respect to Europe’s three existing programs: Eurofighter, France’s Rafale and Sweden’s Gripen, and one that will shape the future of the European fighter industry, Europe is embarking on an expensive and politically charged effort to develop a new combat… Read More ›
Royal Bank of Scotland in the midst of a strategic downsizing
The move will see RBS cut 443 jobs as it pushes to streamline its operations and bring it in the black. Edinburgh-based Royal Bank of Scotland disclosed that as part of a strategic restructuring of its operations, it plans on… Read More ›
Tim Westergren resigns as Pandora Media’s Chief Executive
Until the company finds a replacement, Westergren will continue to hold the office. As per a Recode’s report, Tim Westergren, the founder and CEO of Pandora Media Inc, a music streaming service, has decided to step down. However, he will… Read More ›
Takata Corp files for bankruptcy in Japan and in the U.S.
The company has got itself a sponsor from U.S.-based Key Safety Systems which is owned by China’s Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. Japanese airbag manufacturer, Takata Corp which found itself in the centre of one of the auto industry’s biggest ever… Read More ›
After Supreme Court ruling, GM settles hundreds of ignition switch related lawsuits
The details of the settlement are yet to be disclosed, as they are confidential. GM’s lawyers are working with the plaintiffs’ lawyers to complete the documentation within a month’s time, after which it will begin implementing the court’s order. As… Read More ›
Eddie Bauer exploring strategic alternatives, including sale: sources
The retail sector has been ravaged by changing consumer taste and a boom in internet shopping. On Friday, U.S. outdoor gear and outerwear retailer Eddie Bauer LLC, which is trying to struggling to manage its debts, hired investment banks to… Read More ›
While Pushing For Free Trade, EU Promises Tough Line On U.S. And China
While EU leaders agreed to consider screening investments by state-owned Chinese firms, Europe would react in kind if the United States did not play fair in trade, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday. The European… Read More ›
Amazon likely to charge $2.8 million for 30 second ad packages for NFL
Although it is unclear whether Amazon will be able to reach its targeted ads target at its intended price, or whether this effort will generate it any profit, one has to keep in mind that the e-commerce giant has traditionally… Read More ›
As 2017 Unfolds A Bit Differently, Citi Private Bank Turns Bullish On Emerging Markets
A disruptive United States and growing political risks in Europe were among the most important of fears that the global markets started 2017 fearing. But Citi Private Bank said in its mid-year review that neither of those has turned out to be… Read More ›