Reuters Asian shares on track for monthly gains, await Trump policy speechReutersVisitors use their mobile phones before a ceremony marking the end of trading in 2016 at the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) in Tokyo, Japan December 30, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai. By Lisa Twaronite | TOKYO. TOKYO Asian shares lost their grip on …Asia Stocks Advance Ahead […]
Fox News Judge to hear arguments on Dakota Access oil pipeline workWashington PostBISMARCK, N.D. — A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday about whether to stop the final bit of construction on the disputed Dakota Access pipeline, perhaps just days before it could start moving oil. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in …Protester Bill Is […]
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel United Airlines hits the thrustersMilwaukee Journal SentinelDALLAS – United Airlines, which lost the distinction of being the world's biggest carrier after shrinking for several years, plans to regain lost ground by adding more flights from key airports this summer. The airline wants to upgrade facilities at …United 'back on offense,' unveils 22 […]
Yahoo News Trump commerce chief confirmed despite questions on Russian tiesYahoo NewsWilbur Ross sailed through Senate confirmation to become the new commerce secretary, despite tough questions about his possible ties with Russian oligarchs through his position on the board of the Bank of Cyprus. Several Democrats gave their support, … and more » Subscribe to the RSS […]
New York Times Uber Executive, Linked to an Old Harassment Claim, ResignsNew York TimesAmit Singhal in 2015, when he was overseeing Google's search efforts. Google deemed a claim of sexual harassment against him “credible” in an internal investigation, according to two people familiar with the matter. Credit Jason Henry for The New York …Uber Facing New […]
Business Insider Bill Gates says it's too early for basic income, but over time 'countries will be rich enough'Business InsiderBill Gates isn't opposed to giving people money for free — particularly as a means to lift them out of poverty — but he doesn't think universal basic income (UBI) is ready for public use quite […]
New York Times Trump and Paul Ryan Head for a Clash Over the Budget, and IdeologyNew York TimesThe House speaker, Paul D. Ryan, has maintained that cuts must be made to entitlements like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid to tame a budget deficit without tax increases. Credit Al Drago/The New York Times. WASHINGTON — President […]
Reuters Tesla plunges another 5 percent on fears of Model 3 delaysReutersFILE PHOTO – A Tesla logo is seen on media day at the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, September 30, 2016. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo. By Noel Randewich | SAN FRANCISCO. SAN FRANCISCO Shares of Tesla (TSLA.O) dropped on Monday …This Investment Note Sent Tesla's […]
New York Times Buffett Asks Big Money: Why Pay High Fees?New York TimesWarren E. Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, in 2015. This year, his annual letter to Berkshire shareholders contained a harsh assessment of the hedge fund industry. Credit Kevin Lamarque/Reuters. Poof: $100 billion disappeared. That's the …Here is the full transcript of billionaire […]
Business Standard Audi, Porsche sales help Volkswagen to record underlying profitBusiness StandardRecord Audi and Porsche sales helped Volkswagen swing to a record underlying profit in 2016, although a bigger than expected charge from the diesel emissions scandal meant it missed estimates for its operating profit. Sales of the German carmaker's …VW Executive Charged in Emissions Case […]