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19th of August 2018
Economy
ABC News: Money
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Insider Q&A: Being creative about hiring in tight job market2018-07-22 10:31:59
Insider Q&A: Companies using creative ways to find workers amid ultra-low unemployment -
Pass it On: Executive insights on staffing challenges2018-07-22 10:31:31
Staffing expert: In a tight labor market, small businesses should emphasize company culture and opportunities -
Analysts: Trump tariff threats unlikely to yield trade deals2018-07-21 11:50:09
Analysts: Trump tariff threats to China, Europe unlikely to yield trade deals -
Business Highlights2018-07-20 17:23:03
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How major US stock indexes fared Friday2018-07-20 17:10:23
US stocks inched lower Friday as bond yields jumped, a shift that helped banks but hurt companies that pay big dividends -
Stocks end slightly lower as traders shrug off trade talk2018-07-20 16:48:38
US stocks finish slightly lower as a jump in bond yields helps banks but hurts big-dividend stocks -
National rig count decreases by 8 to 1,046; Texas loses 52018-07-20 16:41:27
The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. decreased by 8 this week to 1,046 -
Trump heightens China tariff threat with no deal in sight2018-07-20 16:39:29
Trump heightens China tariff threat as economists see dim prospects for a deal -
Microsoft and Honeywell rally while Skechers and GE slip2018-07-20 16:35:21
Microsoft and Honeywell International rise while Skechers USA and General Electric drop -
Markets Right Now: Stocks end slightly lower on Wall Street2018-07-20 16:12:14
Stocks are ending slightly lower on Wall Street but still managed to eke out a small gain for the week. -
The Latest: Mulvaney defends Trump's Fed comments2018-07-20 13:00:30
The Latest: White House Budget Director Mulvaney defends Trump's Fed comments -
WATCH: Papa John's founder accused of sexual harassment2018-07-20 11:36:07
After publicly apologizing for use of a racial slur, John Schnatter is defending himself over new allegations of "sexually inappropriate conduct."
Reuters: Business News
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BMW to raise prices of two U.S.-made SUV models in China by up to 7 percent2018-07-28 22:43:37
German carmaker BMW said it will raise the prices of two U.S.-made crossover sport-utility vehicles in China to take into account the additional cost -
Global auto powers plotting response to Trump auto tariff threats2018-07-28 18:25:29
Canada, the European Union, Japan, Mexico and South Korea will meet in Geneva next week to discuss how to respond to threats by U.S. President Donald -
UK's Thomas Cook mulling airline sale: Sunday Times2018-07-28 16:49:41
British travel company Thomas Cook is considering splitting off its airline and selling a stake to an outside investor to reduce debt, the Sunday Tim -
G20 agriculture ministers slam protectionism, pledge WTO reforms2018-07-28 16:27:29
Agriculture ministers from the G20 countries criticized protectionism in a joint statement on Saturday, and vowed to reform World Trade Organization ( -
Bank Leumi, Azrieli agree to sell credit card unit to Warburg Pincus2018-07-28 15:55:17
Israel's Bank Leumi and Azrieli Group have agreed to sell their credit card business Leumi Card to the U.S. private equity firm Warburg Pincus for -
CBS probes misconduct allegations against CEO Moonves amid legal battle2018-07-28 15:01:20
U.S. broadcasting and media company CBS Corp said it was investigating claims of personal misconduct by its chief executive Leslie Moonves made in a -
G20 agriculture ministers had 'frank discussion' about protectionism: Germany2018-07-28 14:13:11
The G20 agriculture ministers gathered in Buenos Aires this weekend had a "frank discussion" about the fact that they do not want unilateral protect -
Germany says U.S.-Europe trade tensions ease, questions remain on soy2018-07-28 11:44:19
The trade relationship between the United States and Europe is improving, German Agriculture Minister Julia Kloeckner said on Saturday, but there is n -
Iran woos local investors as U.S. sanctions loom, currency falls2018-07-28 10:03:24
Iran plans to offer price and tax incentives to private investors to take over idle state projects and help boost the economy, state media reported on -
Economy, dollar, trade key to U.S. stocks' global edge2018-07-27 21:30:55
The ability of the U.S. stock market to keep an edge this year over equities elsewhere in the world hinges on the United States maintaining its econom -
City Council aims to make New York first U.S. city to cap Uber, others2018-07-27 20:26:38
New York City is moving toward becoming the first major U.S. municipality to cap ride-sharing services, sparking a tsunami of protest on Friday from U -
Advisory firm ISS recommends against Rite Aid sale to Albertsons2018-07-27 20:12:28
Institutional Shareholder Services Inc (ISS), a shareholder advisory firm whose recommendations are followed by major mutual funds, said on Friday tha
L.A. Times - Business
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Spirit Airlines improves on-time arrival rates in hopes of shaking off reputation as an unreliable carrier2018-07-28 09:00:00
Since Spirit Airlines launched in 2007 as an ultra low-cost carrier, the Florida-based airline has developed a reputation for dirt cheap, no-frill air -
Disneyland Resort workers approve contract that raises the minimum hourly wage to $15 by next year2018-07-27 18:50:00
Unions representing nearly 10,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort ended a months-long labor dispute by voting overwhelmingly Thursday in favor of a t -
U.S. economy surges to 4.1% growth rate. Trump thinks it'll continue. Economists disagree2018-07-27 18:45:00
The nation’s economic growth surged this spring to top 4% for the first time in nearly four years, but analysts have some advice: Enjoy it while -
Southwest Airlines lost $100 million in revenue due to April accident, but still reported solid earnings2018-07-27 18:40:00
The first onboard passenger fatality in Southwest Airlines’ history cost the Dallas-based airline about $100 million in revenue, but did not pre -
Tech stocks lead market lower again as Twitter takes a dive2018-07-27 17:30:00
Technology companies led a slide in U.S. stocks Friday, adding to the market's losses from another tech-driven sell-off a day earlier. Twitter plunge -
MoviePass service goes down after company faces cash crunch2018-07-27 17:25:00
MoviePass’ online ticketing service temporarily halted Thursday as the company faced mounting financial pressures. MoviePass parent company Heli -
Twitter's stock plunges nearly 21% after it reports a decline in users2018-07-27 17:25:00
Twitter Inc.’s stock plunged nearly 21% on Friday after the social-media company said its average monthly users fell in the second quarter and w -
Starbucks hopes delivery service will help it become a daily routine in China2018-07-27 16:30:00
Starbucks Corp., facing a rare sales decline in China, is betting a rapid rollout of delivery service will get the business back on track. With the Se -
Disney and Fox shareholders approve blockbuster $71-billion deal2018-07-27 16:20:00
Walt Disney Co. and 21st Century Fox Inc. shareholders on Friday overwhelmingly approved Disney’s proposed $71.3-billion takeover of much of Rup -
Vanilla sounds plain, but it's gotten very expensive. Here's why2018-07-27 16:10:00
Ice cream shops, take cover: The vanilla crisis is still going strong. Baskin-Robbins parent company Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc., which recently l -
American Airlines to allow basic economy fliers one free carry-on bag2018-07-27 15:40:00
Competition is forcing American Airlines to give fliers who book no-frills fares a break on carry-on bag charges. Starting Sept. 5, the world’s -
Americans are saving more than previously thought, new government report says2018-07-27 12:45:00
U.S. households have been socking away a lot more money in recent years than had been earlier thought, revised government statistics released on Frida
Economy
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Trump budget director says GDP jump was no 'sugar high'2018-07-27 15:13:00
The strongest quarter of growth the U.S. economy has seen in nearly four years was no mirage, the White House budget director said Friday. -
Why Trump's goal of 3 percent economic growth actually is achievable and sustainable2018-07-27 13:04:00
With some of the biggest factors boosting second-quarter growth expected to fade over time, President Donald Trump will have his work cut out for him. -
4 takeaways from a long-term GDP revision2018-07-27 10:54:00
A batch of new measurements of economic growth reveal changes in the nation’s savings rate, tweaks to cure the winter blues and how the sweet de -
Consumer sentiment slips in July, hampered by concerns over trade dispute2018-07-27 10:01:00
Consumer sentiment was expected to decrease in the final reading of July. -
Second-quarter GDP jumps 4.1% for best pace in nearly four years2018-07-27 08:30:00
Gross domestic product grew at a solid 4.1 percent pace in the second quarter, its best pace since 2014, boosting hopes that the economy is ready to b -
Venezuelan inflation predicted to hit 1 million percent this year2018-07-27 07:36:00
Venezuela is arguably going through one of the largest economic disasters in world history, with prices soaring uncontrollably each day. -
The cost of Donald Trump's mission to put America first and abandon the liberal world order2018-07-27 07:00:00
Since taking office, Trump has shaken one international structure after the other in his mission to put "America First" and abandon the liberal worl -
Disneyland Resort agrees deal to raise minimum wage for California staff2018-07-27 06:31:00
Unions have accepted a proposed a 40 percent wage rise for the lowest paid employees. -
Kudlow says Friday's GDP number is going to be 'big'2018-07-26 12:56:00
White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow predicted that the second-quarter GDP release Friday will live up to the mounting hype. -
US core capital goods orders and shipments surge in June2018-07-26 08:31:00
New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods increased more than expected in June and shipments surged. -
US jobless claims rebound from a more than 48 1/2-year low2018-07-26 08:30:00
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose from a more than 48 1/2-year low last week. -
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says he's 'closely monitoring' the weakening in the Chinese currency2018-07-26 08:17:00
Trump has accused China and the European Union of manipulating their currencies, saying it is "taking away our big competitive edge."
NYT > Economy
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Upheaval All Around, but U.S. Businesses See Smooth Sailing2018-07-24 18:59:58
Private-sector optimism is widespread, with risks from tariffs, deficits and global tensions outweighed by profit-plumping tax cuts and deregulation. -
Venezuela Inflation Could Reach One Million Percent by Year’s End2018-07-24 09:35:25
The International Monetary Fund said in making that prediction that “the situation in Venezuela is similar to that in Germany in 1923 or Zimbabw -
Tariffs Trim a Factory’s Profit, but Loyalty to Trump Endures2018-07-23 14:25:46
An Ohio plant owner and his blue-collar workers alike voice support for President Trump’s tactics in the trade fight, even if it means sacrifice -
Tariffs Imperil a Hometown Business in South Carolina: BMW2018-07-19 18:24:05
The automaker became the No. 1 exporter of American-made cars, transforming Spartanburg. Now it is weighing the impact of an escalation of the trade f -
Trump Nominee Is Mastermind of Anti-Union Legal Campaign2018-07-19 08:59:25
A conservative lawyer chosen to head a federal agency has spent months bringing cases that could bankrupt public-employee unions in several states. -
Judge Rejects Settlement Over McDonald’s Labor Practices2018-07-17 20:27:00
The proposed accord with the federal government would have avoided a decision that could expose parent companies to liability for violations by franch -
China’s Strong Economic Growth Figures Belie Signs of Weakness2018-07-16 08:51:51
A 6.7 percent expansion rate comes amid signs that Beijing’s efforts to tame debt, the trade dispute with the U.S. and other problems are taking -
Paychecks Lag as Profits Soar, and Prices Erode Wage Gains2018-07-13 20:17:27
Fears of an overheated economy could prompt the Federal Reserve to cut short a recovery in which incomes have already struggled to gain traction. -
Bits: The Week in Tech: What Trump’s Trade War Is Really About2018-07-13 09:00:01
Here’s a reminder of how technology aspirations and competition are at the heart of the battle between the United States and China. -
Corner Office: Stacy Brown-Philpot of TaskRabbit on Being a Black Woman in Silicon Valley2018-07-13 06:00:05
The Detroit native studied at Penn and Stanford, worked for Goldman and Google, and now runs the gig economy pioneer that Ikea acquired in 2017. -
China’s Taste for Soybeans Is a Weak Spot in the Trade War With Trump2018-07-09 15:03:17
Beijing’s retaliatory tariffs make American soy pricier. But the country’s huge demand for oil and animal feed makes it tough to stop impo -
Sorry, Power-Lunchers. This Restaurant Is a Co-Working Space Now.2018-07-08 18:15:39
Everything, it seems, is a shared office these days, including upscale dining rooms before they open for the evening. A start-up called Spacious is dr
Business - The Huffington
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The Moral And Business Need For Diversity And Inclusion In The Workplace2018-07-20 14:39:04
By Amanda Sourry, president, Unilever North America We live in a fast-changing and highly complex world. The profile of our -
Markets Don't Care About Trump's Trade Tweets2018-07-20 11:14:18
The Goldman Sachs team found that hat there was no obvious relationship between the Twitter mentions and the volatility index. -
Comcast Drops Out Of Bidding War With Disney For 21 Century Fox Assets2018-07-19 09:14:43
The corporation will instead focus on its offer to acquire 61 percent of European media company Sky. -
How A Group Of New York Moms Is Reuniting Separated Migrant Families2018-07-18 20:20:41
In less than a month, the group has raised $260,000 and has reunited six moms with 12 children. -
Exclusive: Wells Fargo Automated High-Net-Worth Wealth Management As Advisors Faced Sales Pressure2018-07-18 14:28:07
“I was going to be a sales person representing that I managed the portfolio. I couldn’t live with that.” -
Papa John's Founder Says It Was A Mistake To Quit Board2018-07-18 07:00:28
John Schnatter, who resigned under fire after using a racial slur on a conference call, says his words were taken out of context. -
Oregon State University Suspends Relations With Papa John's2018-07-17 11:16:27
The university is the latest to part ways with the company after its founder used the N-word in a business meeting. -
Papa John's Founder Accuses Media Agency Of Extorting Him Over Racial Slur2018-07-16 17:15:12
Papa John's issued a press release saying it requested that Schnatter not make any more media appearances. -
Amazon Workers' Strike In Germany, Spain And Poland Coincides With Prime Day2018-07-16 10:07:26
Germany is Amazon’s second largest national market after the United States. -
Build-A-Bear Suspends Promotion After Unbelievable Turnout2018-07-13 07:38:46
A one-day sale had parents and children waiting in lines for hours, raising safety concerns. -
Labor Organizers Look To Apps To Reach Wider Audiences2018-07-13 05:45:31
The tool that helped power OUR Walmart is now expanding to other companies and labor groups. -
Johnson & Johnson Ordered To Pay $4.7 Billion In Latest Talc Case2018-07-13 04:02:25
The verdict is the largest J&J has faced to date over allegations that its talc-based products cause cancer.
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Google shrugs off $5.1 bn fine with big earnings; makes $3.2 bn in profits2018-07-24 13:38:00
Alphabet's stock rose 3.5 percent in after-hours trading, and some analysts recommended the company's shares -
Infosys takes Finacle on cloud to Australia; will bring it to India soon2018-07-24 12:52:00
In Australia, Infosys built its own data centre in Melbourne to host the software, and is offering the banking client Finacle as a service -
Indian money in Swiss banks down 35% in 2017, says FM Piyush Goyal2018-07-24 12:19:00
The finance minister cited Swiss ambassador's letter, which also said the Indian money in Swiss banks have decreased by 80 per cent since 2014. -
Govt mulls selling $2.6 billion NHPC stake to state-run peer NTPC Ltd2018-07-24 12:17:00
The sale will boost NTPC's green portfolio as the predominantly coal-burning generator makes a gradual shift away from fossil fuels -
US companies face off with Paytm in lobbying against data storage rules2018-07-24 11:52:00
The RBI in April said payments data should be stored "only in India" within six months for "safety and security" -
Congress slaps privilege motion against Modi for 'misleading' LS on Rafale2018-07-24 11:46:00
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech endorsed Defence Minister Sitharaman's claims, which contradicted the earlier replies of his Minister of S -
1,662 defamatory websites, contents blocked by social media platforms: Govt2018-07-24 11:29:00
These URLs were blocked from January 2017 till June 2018 -
India top destination for foreign, domestic educational donations: OECD2018-07-24 11:01:00
Asia received donations of $608 million compared to $592 million for Africa and $386 million for Latin America -
Flipkart to shut eBay in India from next month, launch new platform: CEO2018-07-24 09:02:00
eBay had forayed into India in 2004 and commenced operations through Bazee.com -
I-T dept attaches Benami properties worth Rs 43 bn till June 30: Govt2018-07-24 08:22:00
The Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016, seeks to prohibit the Benami transaction irrespective of the method by which such property i -
Financial creditors recover over Rs 470 billion in 26 cases under IBC2018-07-24 07:51:00
Corporate Affairs ministry struck off the names of about 226,166 companies from official records for being inactive and not making statutory filings f -
Mehul Choksi moved to Antigua this month, got local passport: Govt2018-07-24 07:24:00
Mehul Choksi had fled the country in the first week of January, nearly a fortnight before country's biggest banking fraud surfaced.
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CNH & IBM Sign Blockchain Implementation Deal2018-07-28 11:29:50
CNH Industrial, one of the world’s major capital goods firms, signs a multi-year agreement with IBM to modernize digital core business processes -
Thai Bond Market Association To Implement Blockchain2018-07-28 08:30:25
The Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA), are to implement blockchain technology for their registrar service platform, due to simplify and help the pla -
U.S. Congress Urged To Protect Crypto Investors2018-07-28 06:46:29
The cryptocurrency situation in the U.S. has been called to attention once again by Rep. Bill Huizenga, who urges the Congress to update its regulator -
Starring Bitcoin: TV Shows About Cryptocurrencies2018-07-28 04:47:50
An overview of where cryptocurrency can be found in popular TV shows -
Key Facts Of The Day 27.07.20182018-07-27 13:09:53
A review of the past 24 hours -
Google Bans Mining on Android Devices2018-07-27 11:25:32
Google has published a new version of rules for Android-applications’ developers, according to which several new categories of programs fall und -
KickICO Hacked for $7.7 Million2018-07-27 10:27:49
KickICO has confirmed $7.7 million in its tokens was stolen, wows to reimburse victims -
Chart of the Day: Number of Cryptocurrency Funds Exceeds 3002018-07-27 09:48:44
This is a record level in the entire history -
Venezuela Unveil Crypto Backed National Currency2018-07-27 07:01:27
Venezuelan President unveils new national currency that will be back by petro cryptocurrency -
Cryptomarket Analysis July 272018-07-27 06:18:04
What happened with bitcoin, ethereum and dash rates over the past 24 hours. -
Mike Novogratz's Crypto Bank Records a Loss2018-07-27 05:06:40
Cryptocurrency focused bank Galaxy Digital, founded by Mike Novogratz records a loss for Q1 -
SEC Rejects CBOE Bitcoin ETF’s2018-07-27 04:08:04
SEC har rejected an aplication by CBOE to list bitcoin ETF's
