2018 was perhaps the most troubled year for Facebook in terms of scandals and regulatory scrutiny it faced. And while analysts believed that these would have an impact on the overall financial performance of the company, the largest social media… Read More ›
Sustainability
Second Consequent Ever Quarterly Profits For Tesla
For the first time in its 15 year history, profits for two consecutive quarters were posted by US electric car maker Tesla after it reported fourth quarter results of 2018. The company reported a profit of $139 million against revenues… Read More ›
Apple’s Cook Hints Company Could Lower iPhone Prices In Some Markets
Hints that Apple could be lowering the prices of its iPhones in some places to increase falling sale was given by the company’s CEI Tim Cook. In the latest financial quarter, there was a drop of 15 per cent in… Read More ›
U.S.-China faces chasm over structural economic reforms
China has done little to address core U.S. concerns on respecting and adhering to international standards on intellectual property rights and forced transfer of U.S. technology to Chinese firms. Unless there is a verifiable way to ensure Beijing sticks to… Read More ›
Theresa May reneging on UK government commitments on Irish backstop
Making commitments and reneging on them appears to be part of the unscripted, Shakespearean Brexit drama that is threatening to ravage the British economy. A second referendum seems increasingly more inviting given the prospects of increased clarity that will stem… Read More ›
Gold Hits 7-Month High As Stocks And Dollar Slog On Macro Events
While waiting for three major macro events and a barrage of tech companies reporting earnings, markets adopted a cautious approach which pushed the value of gold to a seven month high. The markets are awaiting three crucial events – a… Read More ›
Sanctions On Russian Aluminum Firms Close To Putin’s Ally Lifted By US
Sanctions on three Russian companies that are allegedly linked to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, an ally of President Vladimir Putinm have been lifted by the Trump administration. After Mr Deripaska ceded control, sanctions on aluminium giant US Rusal, En+ Group… Read More ›
KPMG Says Prayers For Extension Of Article 50 Being Made By US Firms For Brexit
Even as various data suggested a steep drop in foreign investments in the United Kingdom and a six year low for the outlook for growth, British companies are “praying for an extension to article 50” and not a no deal… Read More ›
Germany to phase out of coal-fired power plants by 2038
Germany aiming for renewable and sustainable energy power for its long term energy security policy. On Monday, Peter Altmaier, Germany’s Economy Minister made it clear that Germany does not want to compensate the loss of electrical power for its planned… Read More ›
Temporary Halt To Use Of Huawei Equipment Announced By Vodafone
Vodafone is likely to keep away from using Huawei equipment for its mobile networks. The security concerns and the political uncertainty that is now surrounding the telecommunication equipment supplied by the Chinese firm is the primary reason that Vodafone, the… Read More ›