Federal cuts in the expansive U.S. defence industry is likely to affect many U.S. factory jobs. The U.S. Defence industry has come, yet again, under intense attack with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump coming down hard on Lockheed Martin Corp for… Read More ›
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Aetna’s $34 billion acquisition of Humana violates antitrust law – U.S. Justice Department
According to the Justice Department, the acquisition violates antitrust law since it adversely affects the insurance of individuals who are covered under Obamacare and the disabled who are on Medicare. However, changes to these laws are on the anvil with… Read More ›
Ford Motor to raise $2.8 billion to fund its foray into EVs and self-driving technology
At the same time, Ford Motor is also trying to catch up with General Motor by boosting the production and sale of its large SUVs. According to a filing with the U.S. SEC, Ford Motor Co is set to raise… Read More ›
United Technologies provided $7 million in tax breaks to keep 1069 jobs at its Carrier plant in Indiana
While Trump has quickly claimed credit for saving American manufacturing jobs, here’s more details of the deal. This agreement is yet to be finalized. State officials from Indiana have agreed to provide Carrier’s parent, United Technologies Corp, a tax break… Read More ›
Trump needs to sell his business interest entirely to avoid any conflict of interest: legal experts
Trump has set Dec. 15 as the date on which he will make his stand clear. He will have to disassociate himself and his kids from all of his business interests before he takes office on January 20, 2017. Before… Read More ›
Europe to boost defence spending
Facing threats from several fronts, military commanders from NATO and EU have decided to boost military spending. Top European military & NATO officials gathered in Berlin to discuss ways to deal with threats facing Europe and address concerns raised by… Read More ›
Trump presides over Carrier to retain 1000 manufacturing jobs in its U.S. plant
Although the move by Carrier to keep nearly 1000 manufacturing jobs at its AC plant in Indianapolis will boost the local economy, the economics of such a decision needs to be studied since this could lead to significant price rise… Read More ›