In a significant development, Chevron Corp stated, it will be writing down the value of its assets by $10 billion to $11 billion this quarter; the U.S. oil major is also considering selling some of its natural gas projects as… Read More ›
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European Union poised to extend tariffs on Chinese bicycles
The bicycle industry has been identified as a key industry in China’s current five-year plan and its Made in China 2025 initiative. Thus it is very likely that the state-backed producers would return to selling them at high volumes and… Read More ›
Dave Lesar to head Haliburton Co once Jeff Miller retires on June 1
Lesar will have to bridge low oil prices with demands for increased profitability. Halliburton Co has disclosed that Jeff Miller will be replacing Dave Lesar, its current CEO who is set to retire on June 1. Lesar has been a… Read More ›
German grocery chains launch price wars with Wal-Mart and Amazon in the U.S.
German grocery chains, such as Aldi and Lidl are set to expand their U.S. footprint despite Wal-Mart and Amazon’s dominance in the grocery sector. In a significant development, German grocery chain Aldi Inc is aiming to beat Wal-Mart, the world’s… Read More ›
High stakes battle for Wal-Mart in the U.S. groceries market
With Germany-based Aldi quickly gaining market share in the highly competitive U.S. groceries market, Wal-Mart, the pioneer and king of low prices is feeling threatened and has high stakes in this price war. According to sources familiar with Wal-Mart Stores… Read More ›