Entrepreneurs' Financial Checklist
Being financial literate is important for entrepreneurs as it will either make or bend the business. Hence, it is a wise idea for entrepreneurs to create a financial checklist to ensure that they are not missing on anything that could cause a financial drawback.
Oct 04, 2015 10:06 PM EDT
No role of nationality in antitrust probe: EU antitrust chief
European Competition Commissioner (ECC) Margrethe Vestager has become a target of the US media for ongoing cases against Google, Apple, Amazon and Starbucks. European antitrust chief Vestager clarifies that there's no role of nationality of companies in antitrust cases. Not only Amercian companies, but also several frims from different nations are facing charges in anticompetition, cartelling cases, etc.
Air France negotiation over pilot unions failed; 2,900 jobs at stake
Air France will cut nearly 3,000 jobs starting Monday. Reports say this is due to the airline's proposal that was rejected by the pilot unions.
Major French telecom groups are applying for 4G mobile spectrum auction
Four major French telecom groups had submitted their application to enter the low-spectrum airwaves bidding set to be held this November. The auction will see the government raising a substantial amount from the tangible assets.
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Amazon bans sale of Apple, Google streaming devices
Amazon will no longer sell Apple TV and Google Chromecast by the end of the month. While the online retailer says it is meant to avoid customer confusion, analysts see it as an attempt to favor its own products.
Oct 04, 2015 9:08 PM EDT
Petrobras price target revised, lowered
Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras' price estimate has been revised lower amid continuous oil price drop, low net realizations per barrel in upstream and downstream operations and S&P downgrade are impacting the company in a negative way.
Oct 04, 2015 9:01 PM EDT
Exxon Mobil is fined $2.63 million
The court had ruled out that Exxon Mobil is required to pay a total of $2.63 million in fine. The company is found guilty of committing several offences according to the final report released by the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration.
Oct 04, 2015 7:11 PM EDT
Google self-driving car prototype unveiled; execs are listing partners
Google invited some media personnel a ride to the driverless car. The executives said they are currently listing partners to build the car.
Oct 04, 2015 7:07 PM EDT
Microsoft and Google end law dispute, to work together
Microsoft and Google had agreed to drop their lawsuit accusation for an undisclosed amount. The five years bitter court rival saw both companies agreed to work together regarding intellectual property and they even form a coalition with other tech giants.
Oct 04, 2015 7:02 PM EDT
LG lines up new mobile devices to push sales volume
After witnessing flat sales in mobile devices in the second quarter, LG Electronics has decided to launch a series of new smartphones from low end to mid-range to high-end segments. By launching new mobiles continuously, LG hopes to improve sales performance.
Oct 02, 2015 4:46 AM EDT
FAA is worried over 1 million drones to be sold this Christmas
Around 1 million drones are expected by the FAA to be sold this holiday season. The authorities fear it could have been misused.
Oct 02, 2015 2:32 AM EDT
Lack of clarity over US data put pressure on Asian stocks
The uncertainty over US data and timing of interest rate hike put further pressure on Asian stocks. Investors are looking to US jobs data to be announced on Friday for positive triggers that can boost the markets.
Oct 02, 2015 2:28 AM EDT
Wall Street suffers worst quarter since 2011
The third quarter ending September recorded worst performance on Wall Steet since 2011 as Dow Jones and other indices fell over 10 percent. Market analysts say that it was a much-needed correction for the US stocks after continuously rose for 1,326 days.
Oct 02, 2015 2:04 AM EDT
Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch will be available soon
Samsung will released its latest smartwatch the Gear S2 in October 2nd. The new smartwatch comes with a clever design that helps users to choose apps on the screen in a more efficient way.
Oct 02, 2015 2:02 AM EDT
SoftBank invests $1bn in US fintech startup SoFi
the US startup SoFi has received a $1bn funding support from SoftBank GroupCorp. The online provider of financial services SoFi is planning expand its product offerings. It offers student refinance, mortgage, etc.
Oct 01, 2015 10:26 PM EDT
Glencore to complete 2 deals to slash down debt
commodities trader and miner Glencore has assured its investors that it's well on track to reduce debt by $10bn. The company is planning to sell some stake in agricutural land and forge an agreement on selling by-products. These two deals are expected to be comple by end of this year or early next year. Barclays' analysts forecast that there may not be downgrade of credit rating for Glencore. However, investors are concerned about future peformance of Glencore and as a results, stock price is plummeting.
Oct 01, 2015 10:06 PM EDT