Although there is no certainty that the deal will go through, but if and as and when it does, Nestle will provide an update on how it will use the proceeds as well as provide a layout of its future… Read More ›
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Trump escalates trade war
A trade war is far better than a weak non-enforceable agreement given China’s history of reneging on its commitments. In order to be more effective, Trump will have to make manufacturing in China more expensive. That should perk up the… Read More ›
Amazon.com’s Polish workers demand doubling of their salaries
Amazon.com is facing a labor issue which could ultimately lead to a strike. Trade unions have given Amazon 7 days to come up with workable solution. On Thursday, in a development that marks the latest labor dispute at the world’s… Read More ›
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He to travel to Washington on Thursday: South China Morning Post
Trump’s threat of adding additional tariffs ion $200 billion exports of Chinese goods to the U.S. is most likely seen as a negotiating tactics by Beijing. On Monday, in a move that essentially underscores the impact U.S. trade tariffs are… Read More ›
Anadarko begins negotiations with Occidental Petroleum Corp in bid to sell itself
Anadarko holds vasts fields of oil and gas deposits which can be easily accessed using low-cost drilling methods – these assets underscore the value of the bidding war surrounding the U.S. oil and gas exploration and production company. According to… Read More ›
SAS pilots go on strike following breakdown in talks
More than 70k passengers have been affected due to cancelled or delayed flights across Europe as 1,400 pilots have gone on strike over over a wage row as well as the predictability of their shift patterns. On Friday, as per… Read More ›
U.S.-Japan trade talks to commence on April 15-16 in Washington
The trade talks are aimed at finding ways to address Tokyo’s $69 billion trade surplus with the United States. On Friday, Japan’s Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi disclosed, Tokyo and Washington are slated to hold their first round of trade talks… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank merger talks in limbo
According to two sources with knowledge of the matter at hand, “As of today there is definitely no date when a decision will be taken on whether the discussions will proceed.” According to two sources familiar with the matter at… Read More ›
Trump has broad support for his trade reform push against China
Trump is determined to fix China’s trade relationship with the U.S., an issue that he has railed against for years, long before he even stood for the U.S. Presidency. Although U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” policy has angered many… Read More ›
Principal Financial Group Inc eyeing to purchase Wells Fargo & Co’s retirement plan services business
If all goes well with the potential deal, worth possibly more than $1 billion, an announcement could be made later this month. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Principal Financial Group Inc is in advanced talks to… Read More ›