A swing in temperatures, the sales of its pharmacy and clinic business, as well as the restricting of its groceries in its stores have resulted in Target missing analyst’s estimates. Target has reported a lower turnover than its forecasts and… Read More ›
Strategy
Did Suzuki Motors fudge with the fuel economy of its vehicles?
As per Kyodo News agency, Suzuki Motor Corp is suspecting to have cheated the public with the fuel economy of its vehicles. Japanese news media have reported that Suzuki Motor Corp has been suspected of using improper testing methods for… Read More ›
With declining U.S. stockpiles, oil sees a rally
Major banks including UBS and BAM are bearish on the near-term while being optimistic in the long run. Diminished U.S. stocks and with wildfires looming threats on Canadian oil supplies, U.S. crude oil prices hit their 7 months high yesterday…. Read More ›
Gannett chasing Tribune with a $864 million offer
Although Tribune doesn’t seem to be particularly interested, increasing overheads and reduced finances could see the publishing houses come to the negotiating table. In its bid to acquire Tribune Publishing Co., Gannett Co Inc., which publishes USA Today, has raised… Read More ›
Tim Cook set to tap Indian talent pool in maiden visit
Apple’s decision to invest in India is a reflection is of the strategic importance that Apple attaches to it since by investing in the world’s third largest smartphone market, it can not only boost its market share in but also… Read More ›
News Report Claims Apple Suppliers Ramping up Hiring to Prepare for iPhone 7
With reports in Taiwan that the companies were recruiting staff in preparation for building the iPhone 7 series, Apple’s top Taiwanese suppliers have started mass-hirings. “Foxconn Zhengzhou is hiring a large number of ordinary workers. Welcome to join Foxconn: Age… Read More ›
ChemChina-Syngenta deal comes under increased scrutiny with USDA joining the review panel
With this deal China is looking for a strategic hold on global food supplies. As per multiple sources familiar with the matter at hand, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to join the U.S. government panel that is in… Read More ›
Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway invests $1 billion in Apple Inc.
Apple’s shares have fallen by one-third of their value since 2015. Increased saturation in the smartphone market have led to a fall in sales of iPhones. It is unclear as to who took this decision – Warren Buffet or one… Read More ›
BlockRock’s CEO wants to see more aggressive reforms in China
While noting the path to a service-oriented economy took decades for the West, which included periods of recession, Larry Fink, said China needs to bring about a solid fiscal policy. Introducing excess credit into the system is not the way… Read More ›
Low oil prices acting as a drag on Arabian economies
The glut in the oil pool has resulted in Moody’s re-assigning debt ratings for countries in the Arabian Gulf. Assigning a negative outlook to Oman, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Moody’s Investors Service has cut their debt ratings as low oil… Read More ›