U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on $4 billion EU goods, including on Britain’s Scotch whisky, Italy’s cheese and olives. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to end his trade dispute… Read More ›
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Walmart to sink in $1.2 billion in China over the next 10 years
In China, Walmart will be in a tough environment and will be competing with the likes of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and Tencent Holdings Ltd who have cut deals to combine online and high street shopping. In a significant development,… Read More ›
South Korean brands rule J.D Power’s 2019 Initial Quality Study for automotive brands in the U.S.
This is a must read for those looking to purchase a car. In what is likely to be an eye opener, an annual ranking exercise by researcher J.D. Power revealed that South Korean brands have once again demonstrated their best… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank AG probed for compliance to money laundering laws and other financial crimes
U.S. federal authorities are probing to trace and map the flow of illicit funds through the U.S. financial system. According to a report from the New York Times which cites 7 sources familiar with an enquiry, U.S. federal authorities are… Read More ›
Pfizer Inc to acquire Array Biopharma Inc for $10.64 billion
The deal will not only add to Pfizer’s EPS, but will also provide to stronger traction in the cancer drugs market. U.S. pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc stated it would acquire Array Biopharma Inc for $10.64 billion in cash. The potential… Read More ›
Have sufficient production capacity outside of China to meet Apple’s U.S. demand: Foxconn
Realigning of supply chain outside of China is important for companies looking to escape the U.S.-China trade war. In a significant development Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics assembler, disclosed it has enough producing capacity outside of China to meet… Read More ›
Amazon.com Inc exists food delivery business in U.S.
This appears to be a tactical retreat. Amazon is very much interested in the food delivery business. In a significant development that underscores the intensity of the competition existing in the food delivery business, Amazon.com Inc stated it will end… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin Corp wins $542 million U.S. defense contract
The contract is for the modification to the presidential helicopter replacement program. As per a statement from the Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Corp’s Sikorsky Aircraft Corp has been awarded a $542 million U.S. defense contract, which entails a modification to the… Read More ›
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC acquires Shutterfly for $2.7 billion
Shutterfly’s business has become increasingly commoditized and competitive, forcing it to explore a sale. Apollo Global Management LLC, a private equity firm, has agreed to acquire U.S. digital imaging company Shutterfly Inc for $2.7 billion, including the company’s $900 million… Read More ›
Bipartisan bill introduced to enforce financial compliance on U.S.listed Chinese companies
According to the Accounting Oversight Board, it faced headwinds in inspecting the auditing work of 224 U.S.-listed Chinese companies which have a combined market capitalization of $1.8 trillion. In a significant development, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers have introduced… Read More ›