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SocGen CEO cancels attendance at Saudi Arabia investment conference2018-10-17 05:08:08
The chief executive of French bank Societe Generale has canceled his attendance at a Saudi Arabia investment conference, as leading business executive
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World stocks extend rise after blockbuster U.S. earnings2018-10-17 05:03:51
Forecast-beating U.S. company earnings improved the mood on world equity markets on Wednesday, as Asian and European shares put aside concerns on glob -
Danske Bank ditches CEO candidate after regulator questions experience2018-10-17 05:00:34
Danske Bank said on Wednesday it had dropped plans to appoint Jacob Aarup-Andersen as chief executive after the Danish Financial Supervisory Authorit -
Ryanair CEO says sees no growth in Germany in 20192018-10-17 04:18:30
Ryanair does not expect to grow in Germany next year, after closing its bases in the northern German city of Bremen and at Weeze near Duesseldorf, Ch -
Trump widens Fed critique, calls it 'my biggest threat'2018-10-17 04:08:32
U.S. President Donald Trump heaped more criticism on the Federal Reserve in an interview with Fox Business Network on Tuesday, extending his disconten -
Exclusive: Don't mention the oil price - U.S. legal threat prompts change at OPEC2018-10-17 03:30:58
OPEC has urged its members not to mention oil prices when discussing policy in a break from the past, as the oil producing group seeks to avoid the ri -
Trump administration says to open trade talks with EU, UK, Japan2018-10-17 02:43:48
The U.S. Trade Representative's office told Congress on Tuesday it intends to open trade talks with the European Union, the United Kingdom and Japan. -
VW, FCA and Renault lead emissions-driven European sales slump2018-10-17 02:10:04
Volkswagen Group , Fiat Chrysler and Renault led a 23.4 percent European car sales decline in September, the main regional industry body said on Wed -
Fujifilm wins appeal in battle with Xerox over aborted merger2018-10-17 01:58:11
Japan's Fujifilm Holdings Corp has won an appeal in its legal battles with Xerox Corp , with a New York court overturning preliminary injunctions re -
Search engine Baidu becomes first China firm to join U.S. AI ethics group2018-10-17 01:47:04
Chinese search engine Baidu Inc has become the first Chinese company to join an artificial intelligence (AI) ethics group led by top U.S. tech firms, -
China's Zhoushan city woos Exxon Mobil for a $7 billion ethylene plant2018-10-17 00:50:47
The Chinese city of Zhoushan is in talks with oil major Exxon Mobil Corp to build a $7 billion ethylene plant in the city south of Shanghai, it said -
U.S. oil service firms face tough quarter despite high crude prices2018-10-17 00:14:25
Even as crude prices hover near four-year highs, U.S. oilfield service firms' third-quarter results due out in coming days will reflect a shaky recov
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HSBC, Credit Suisse and Standard Chartered pull out of Saudi event2018-10-16 19:40:53
The withdrawals follow tensions between the US and Saudi Arabia over Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance. -
Why dumping rubbish is a waste of money2018-10-16 19:09:48
Dumping rubbish is a waste of valuable resources, says Arthur Huang - and his company is showing why. -
‘School for politicians’ gets a taste of power2018-10-16 19:08:42
Tired of corruption, business people in Brazil come together to forge a new generation of lawmakers. -
Should universities consider ethnicity in admissions?2018-10-16 19:07:22
Harvard has been accused of racial bias in picking students. Should universities really consider ethnic backgrounds? -
Spotify ad banned for causing 'distress' to children2018-10-16 19:04:35
The advert mimicked a horror movie and was likely to scare youngsters, the ad authority says. -
The loss of the great romantics2018-10-16 19:00:15
The majority of those tricked out of money after meeting people on dating sites lost more than £2,000. -
Love Island breast enlargement ad banned2018-10-16 19:00:10
A TV ad showing young women with breast implants feeling "amazing" is banned by advertising watchdog. -
How California is changing the US2018-10-16 18:25:08
In privacy law, marijuana and minimum wage, California is shaping national debate. -
Netflix adds more subscribers than thought2018-10-16 17:53:35
The firm added nearly seven million subscribers in the quarter against a forecast of five million. -
Trump calls Federal Reserve 'my biggest threat'2018-10-16 17:26:24
The US president has escalated his war of words against America's central bank. -
Walmart rises despite lower profit forecast2018-10-16 15:33:48
The US retailer is battling to retain its place as world's largest retailer. -
Unilad web publisher bought by LADbible2018-10-16 13:07:33
The move safeguards more than 200 jobs at the viral publisher, which collapsed with debts of £6.5m.
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Navy extends Rockwell Collins contract for F/A-18 avionics display support2018-10-16 13:48:00
The U.S. Navy awarded a four-year extension to Rockwell Collins for support of the F/A-18 avionics display, which has not seen a backorder on parts s -
Navy contracts Dyncorp for TH-57 maintenance support2018-10-16 12:13:40
The U.S. Navy awarded a $152.2 million contract to Dyncorp International in support of maintenance to the TH-57 Sea Ranger, which is primarily used f -
Most states see first gasoline price drop in weeks as demand declines2018-10-16 11:47:21
Average gasoline prices fell in mid-October on-week, amid declines in demand, and dropped on average two cents per gallon, in the first such drop in -
Petrobras inks accord with China’s CNPC for Comperj refinery, Marlim crude2018-10-16 10:04:34
Petrobras and CNPC will work toward evaluating and possibly completing a Rio refinery project complex, and sharing Marlim crude oil production. -
Abu Dhabi group delays stock offer for 25 percent of Cepsa due to market 'instability'2018-10-15 16:47:50
The Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala group cited "markets instability" as it on Monday delayed selling a 25 percent stake in the Spain-based oil company Ce -
Chinese companies said to be planning a $2B refinery in Iran2018-10-15 14:28:05
Chinese companies may invest $2 billion to build a refinery in an Iranian region in the southern shores of the Caspian Sea, according to Iranian offi -
Most F-35s cleared for flight operations after grounding last week2018-10-15 13:20:05
After grounding all F-35s worldwide over suspect fuel tubes, the Joint Program Office said Monday that more than 80 percent of aircraft have been cle -
Crude oil prices cool down after volatile morning with Saudi Arabia2018-10-15 12:31:22
Crude oil futures went for a wild ride in European trading Monday but settled down before U.S. markets opened, in part because President Donald Trump -
Harris, L3 merger creates 6th largest U.S. defense contractor2018-10-15 11:02:14
Harris Corp. and L3 Technologies announced a merger, making the combined $33 billion company the sixth largest defense contractor in the United State -
Saudi Arabia minister offers to continue to serve as oil cushion, calming markets2018-10-15 10:59:32
Saudi Arabia will cover potential disruptions by even major world players through its spare capacity, the country's Energy minister Khalid Al-Falih -
High energy prices threaten economic damage, but likely to continue: IEA2018-10-12 16:45:10
Expensive energy, including prices of oil, gas and coal at "multi-year" highs, pose a threat to economic growth worldwide, the Paris-based IEA said -
BSEE: One-third of Gulf oil output remains 'shut-in' two days after Michael2018-10-12 15:06:08
Just under one-third of Gulf of Mexico oil output remains 'shut-in' two days after Hurricane Michael made landfall along the North Florida coast
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A 'Trump doctrine' on trade? He's anti-globalist but still wants deals.2018-10-04 12:25:03
President Trump cut a trade deal with South Korea and now one with Mexico and Canada. With Japan or Europe possibly next, some patterns are emerging. -
Hotels try out home-sharing to compete with Airbnb and the gig economy2018-10-04 12:25:03
As Airbnb grows around the world, hotels have recognized that some travelers prefer the personal touches of a home over a cookie-cutter hotel room. Th -
As hiring tightens, Amazon hikes minimum wage to $15 an hour2018-10-04 12:25:03
In response to a more competitive hiring process, Amazon has raised hourly wages for 350,000 workers across the United States. Recent figures show&nbs -
Behind tariff chaos, a world rethinking trade ties2018-10-04 12:25:03
Will President Trump's "America First" make America last in the world of trade? Hardly. But a move by China this week signals how other nation -
SEC's complaint against Elon Musk reveals the risk of tweets2018-10-04 12:25:03
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Can that iPhone be fixed? Consumers seek the ‘right to repair.’2018-10-04 12:25:03
In a throwaway culture of increasingly complex goods – from smartphones to tractors – a battle pits consumer freedom against manufacturer -
With an eye on rising rents, cities start to regulate Airbnb2018-10-04 12:25:03
Does the home-sharing website Airbnb feed a shortage of long-term rental housing? We look at the gig economy balance of small-business freedom and gov -
For US manufacturers, tariffs offer little chance of past productivity2018-10-04 12:25:03
President Trump has levied tariffs on billions of dollars of Chinese goods in a bid to protect American industries. But many producers know the policy -
Cities battle their states over paid sick leave policy2018-10-04 12:25:03
Since 2015, more than 20 cities have approved measures requiring companies to provide workers with paid sick leave. But opposition on the state-level -
Ten years later: Are we readier to counter a Lehman-style crash?2018-10-04 12:25:03
The financial crisis resulted in a deep recession. We wondered: Has it also prompted economists to change their views on how crises happen? -
Ten years after banking crisis, Americans still feel ripples2018-10-04 12:25:03
The financial crisis that erupted 10 years ago is a reminder of linkages and interdependence. Global investors became the spark, yet lasting impacts s -
Beyond Alex Jones: Twitter and Facebook face heat over alleged bias2018-10-04 12:25:03
Conservative complaints of biased social media giants have reached a crescendo. Are Twitter and Facebook faltering on the task of balancing free
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News digest: Race for Essar Steel, oil supply, Infosys Q2 results, and more2018-10-16 17:26:00
From Essar Steel bid to Infosys results, Business Standard brings you the top stories for today -
ArcelorMittal offers Rs 45 billion to be eligible for Essar Steel bid2018-10-16 17:18:00
The amount calculated for Uttam Galva is Rs 39.87 billion and for KSS Petron Rs 5.67 billion -
L&T only Indian firm among 25 companies in Forbes' best employer list2018-10-16 17:10:00
While L&T is ranked 22, there are only four domestic firms in the top 100 list which include Mahindra & Mahindra at 55, Grasim Industries at 5 -
RBI issues e-wallet interoperability advice: How it will alter the industry2018-10-16 16:49:00
Enables money transfer between wallets in first phase, with banks in second and through cards in third; 4-5 wallet players already in a testing phase -
China on mind, PM Narendra Modi readies for Tokyo visit from October 282018-10-16 15:51:00
Modi's trip to Japan will be rounded off by a visit to the Asean summit in Singapore -
Lenders of insolvent Bhushan Power pick Rs 197-billion bid of JSW Steel2018-10-16 15:28:00
Sources said JSW Steel stated its intention to infuse an additional Rs 70 billion for any future requirements -
FPIs dump banks, mutual funds lap up metals in September quarter2018-10-16 15:13:00
The value of holdings of FPIs and MFs dropped 9.4% and 8.3%, respectively, during the September quarter -
Crude edible oil imports rise as global price fall boosts refinery margins2018-10-16 14:11:00
Prices have fallen by 11-25% abroad over the past year, due to excess supply and also reduced demand from India, one of the largest players -
Rolls Royce CEO lays out the brand's future path, rules out hybrid cars2018-10-16 13:58:00
'We will not do hybrids or whatever. Our proposition is full electric', he said -
Price of pulses likely to remain under pressure for next 3-4 months2018-10-16 13:55:00
Tur is Rs 3,500-3,600 a quintal; its MSP is Rs 5,600 -
Over 40% of world's stunted children live in India, says NGO report2018-10-16 13:15:00
Sixty per cent of the malnutrition burden in the country falls on Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra -
After Modi raises India's pricing concerns, Opec says no oil supply worries2018-10-16 12:59:00
Opec Secretary-General Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo said India's crude oil demand was expected to rise by 5.8 million bpd by 2040, accounting for around
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The tech giants are still in rude health2018-10-03 11:13:15
Throwing all big tech companies into one basket has always been lazy -
China’s new $15bn tech fund emulates SoftBank’s Vision Fund2018-10-03 11:13:15
It is riding a wave of Chinese state-backed venture capital -
Comcast carries off Sky2018-10-03 11:13:15
Brian Roberts wants to use Rupert Murdoch’s creation to help battle Netflix -
Google is fined €4.3bn in the biggest-ever antitrust penalty2018-10-03 11:13:15
But America’s online giants have not much more to fear from regulators -
Carrefour adds to the intrigue around a rival French grocer2018-10-03 11:13:15
A possible bid from the giant retailer distracts from Casino’s debt woes -
How to reform the world’s biggest piggy-banks2018-10-03 11:13:15
Singapore offers a model for running sovereign-wealth funds well -
A ride-hailing battle in South-East Asia2018-10-03 11:13:15
Go-Jek’s first foreign forays aim to challenge Grab’s dominance -
Open offices can lead to closed minds2018-10-03 11:13:15
Some workplace designs are more about cost-cutting than collaboration -
Makers of very expensive cars want to be luxury-goods firms2018-10-03 11:13:15
But they still have many of the trappings of the depressed car industry -
A welcome upgrade to apprenticeships2018-10-03 11:13:15
University degrees for manufacturing apprentices erode an old class divide -
The annoying habits of highly effective people2018-10-03 11:13:15
Be wary of taking life lessons from chief executives -
A shock court verdict against Monsanto’s Roundup2018-10-03 11:13:15
Its parent, Bayer, could end up paying billions to cancer sufferers
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